Why are SimpliSafe door sensors called entry sensors?
SimpliSafe calls their door sensors “entry sensors” because they can be used in a variety of situations. Here are some ways to take advantage of those features and get the most out of your entry sensors.
What’s the best way to position an entry sensor?
SimpliSafe entry sensors work just fine upside down, sideways, diagonally—you name it. As long as the magnet is less than two inches from the sensor, it makes no difference how the sensor is positioned. Is there anywhere I shouldn’t install an entry sensor? Certain metals can, over time, affect the magnets within the sensors.
Can a motion sensor be installed on a sliding door?
A SimpliSafe Entry Sensor’s flexible design ensures that it will work with nearly any type of door or window, including sliding doors, double doors, and swinging windows. Click here for specialized entry sensor installation tips. (For certain situations—such as doors with very deep frames— a motion sensor might provide better protection.)
Why does my gate opener Make a clicking sound?
By waving your hand in front of the photo eye, you will find out if it is working properly or not. The clicking sound means that everything is in order. Sometimes insects can cause malfunction of the photo safety sensors and control boxes since they prefer warm places. You should check from time to time and clean them with a dry cloth.
What kind of Hall effect does a camshaft position sensor use?
The Hall-effect type uses an external power source to produce a digital signal (a “square wave,” on-or-off) and has three wires. Note: If you are new to all this, you should know that the camshaft position sensor is a different part from the crankshaft position sensor.
What are the symptoms of a bad camshaft position sensor?
The engine may stall intermittently. You may notice poor engine performance including irregular acceleration, misfiring, hard starting, or surging. On some car models, a failed CMP sensor will prevent the ignition from making a spark, so that the engine won’t start at all.
What causes the camshaft sensor to produce a false signal?
Problems with the tensioner or support rail usually translate into a rattle and/or clicking sound coming from the timing chain. It’s possible that it can cause the camshaft sensor to produce a false signal since the crankshaft and camshaft won’t be synchronized. This seems to be a problem in some Mini Cooper models.
What kind of signal does a Hall effect sensor produce?
The magnetic type produces its own AC (alternate current) signal (a sine wave), and you can identify it by its two wires. The Hall-effect type uses an external power source to produce a digital signal (a “square wave,” on-or-off) and has three wires.