Overview
Hardwired magnetic contact or reed switch — wired door/window loop for VISTA, Challenger DGP, Reliance, or commercial panel inputs (1035/1045/2200/2500 series, Sentrol reeds).
On Interlogix systems, wireless devices are supervised zones on the panel — tamper, low battery, and missing signals appear as trouble conditions that may block arming depending on panel programming.
At a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Detection | Open/close magnetic circuit |
| Wiring | Normally closed loop with EOL supervision |
| Install | Surface, recessed, or industrial wide-gap models |
| Use | Hardwired panel zones — not TX-E wireless |
What This Device Does Well
Provides reliable supervised status at the panel and Alarm.com / UltraSync when installed, enrolled, and range-tested correctly.
Before You Service or Replace One
- Sensor SKU — TX-E wireless vs hardwired loop vs 433 MHz expander path.
- Panel online — resolve panel AC/comms trouble before blaming sensor.
- Range — 433 MHz expander or move wireless receiver for distant zones.
- Battery type — use listed cell; replace all batteries in multi-cell devices.
- Tamper — cover fully closed before declaring hardware fault.
Official Sources
Use official Aritech install PDFs and install guides for exact wiring, enrollment, and firmware — specifications vary by SKU and region.