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HKC RF Wireless Magnetic Contact with Inertia Sensor RF-CSW etc 1070 Securewave panel

tester12 · 2013-09-28 17:28:20

Hello, My question relates to how much current this sensor would use if the alarm is off and I leave the window open as I am at home serval hours. Does the sensor keep chattering or transmitting or is there a communication from the Control Panel which switches the reporting to a lower frequency thus saving the battery…

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28-09-2013 6:28pm

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tester12

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Hello,

My question relates to how much current this sensor would use if the alarm is off and I leave the window open as I am at home serval hours. Does the sensor keep chattering or transmitting or is there a communication from the Control Panel which switches the reporting to a lower frequency thus saving
the battery power spec sheet gives greater 4 years normal usage but not sure if this covers leaving window open. Standby = 7microamp transmit 40mA a hugh difference.
Thank you

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#2 28-09-2013 7:21pm
KoolKid

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Leaving a window open will not consume any more battery life.
If just transmits a change in state.

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#3 29-09-2013 10:50am
tester12

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Thanks very much for that info.

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