Seco-Larm SM-226LQ magnetic switches from SmartHome (Amazon part number B0013CQXO6) were added to three garage doors to monitor the door status. The switches were interfaced to an INSTEON IO Linc. Perceptive Automation's Indigo home automation software was used to monitor the doors and alert the home owner if any door is left open after 9PM. The alert is an voice reminder on an iMac and an email sent to the family iPhones. Also the door status is used to turn on additional lighting in the garage if the doors are opened after dark.
The magnetic switches were attached to the top of the door frame and the magnet was attached to the top of the door. The switches operate with up to a 1/4" gap so there is no problem with the loose fitting doors. The switches are less than 1/2" thick and are easily cleared by the door as the door lifts up and away from the frame. Plastic utility boxes were used as junction boxes for the low voltage wire into the attic and down to the IO Linc. Additional 110VAC receptacles were installed to accommodate the growing number of modules and power supplies in the garage near the lawn sprinkler system.
The switches were wired in series so any open door is detected. The switches are normally open with the magnets holding them closed. Any door open opens the circuit. Click the photo for more pictures
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