Magnetic Door Switch

Hello,

I have a existing alarm system which has a magnetic door switch connected to it. Would it be ok to connect the same switch to the PI? i.e. connect a pair of wires from the PI to the same input as the switch on the alarm panel?

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Former Member over 10 years ago

Thanks guys!

The more I think about this, the more I'm going towards changing the alarm panel to one which I can fully integrate with the PI. Ideally using something like this AD2USB, The AlarmDecoder Store which taps in to the alarm panel ports used to monitor the alarm. The only issue is that I can't find an alarm panel which is compatible with this device and available in the uk.

My goal is made of 2 parts, one is to use the existing PIRs and reed switches to use as inputs in the PI so I can control the lights in the house. Secondly I'd like to monitor my alarm system and be able to change the state of the alarm remotely. ...
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gadget.iom over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member

Hi shyambhundia

Looks like an interesting module you've found there. I would investigate USB driver compatibility with the Pi before purchasing. You could also look into the RS232 version they produce.
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Former Member over 10 years ago in reply to gadget.iom

Yep, thats on my checklist..But i've seen it being done on another blog..ill see if i can dig it out. They also do a PI version too.

But I need to find a panel first
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Former Member over 10 years ago in reply to gadget.iom

Yep, thats on my checklist..But i've seen it being done on another blog..ill see if i can dig it out. They also do a PI version too.

But I need to find a panel first
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gadget.iom over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member

Good luck finding one.
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