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What is an alarm sensor DIP switch?


Last Updated: 11/18/2013
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Many Honeywell alarm sensors come with DIP switches that gives users control of basic sensor modes and programming functions.


DIP switches are typically located on the circuit boards of Honeywell motion detectors and glassbreak detectors. The user has the ability to move these switches to adjust the sensitivity of the corresponding sensor. DIP switches are often used on House ID receivers or sirens to set codes and change settings easily and quickly.


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