UTC Fire & Security Americas Corporation Inc TX-1010-01 User Manual

466-2297A • November 2007

Copyright © 2007, GE Security Inc.

This is the GE DesignLine Slim Door/Window Sensor Installa-
tion Instructions for models TX-1010-01-1 (white) and TX-
1010-01-3 (brown). You can install the sensor on doors, 
windows, and many other objects that open and close. The sensor 
transmits signals to the control panel when a magnet mounted 
near the sensor is moved away from or closer to the sensor.
The sensor is equipped with a cover tamper for added security. 

Use the following installation guidelines:

• Mount the sensor on the door frame and the magnet on the 

door. If the sensor is used on double doors, mount the sensor 
on the least-used door and the magnet on the most-used door.

• If possible, locate sensors within 100 ft. (30 m) of the panel. 

While a transmitter may have a range of 500 ft. (150 m) or 
more out in the open, the environment at the installation site 
can have a significant effect on transmitter range. Some-
times a change in sensor orientation can help overcome 
adverse wireless conditions.

• Make sure the alignment arrow on the magnet points to the 

alignment mark on the sensor (Figure 2).

• Place sensors at least 4.7 in. (12 cm) above the floor to 

avoid damaging them.

• Avoid mounting sensors in areas where they will be exposed 

to moisture or where the sensor operating temperature range 
of 0 to 120°F (0 to 49°C) will be exceeded.

• Use spacers (not included) to keep sensors and magnets 

away from metal or metallic surfaces such as foil wallpaper.

• Avoid mounting sensors in areas with a large quantity of 

metal or electrical wiring, such as a furnace or utility room.

The following steps describe general guidelines for programming 
(learning) the sensor into panel memory. Refer to the specific 
panel’s installation instructions for complete programming details.
1.

To remove the sensor cover, press a small flathead screw-
driver into the slot on both sides of the sensor and turn the 
screwdriver 90 degrees. This will disengage the clips 
holding the cover and base. (Figure 1).

2.

Set the panel to program mode.

3.

Refer to the panel/module documentation for learning 
sensors.

4.

Press and release the tamper switch on the sensor until the 
panel responds (Figure 1).

5.

Replace the base of the sensor.

6.

Exit program mode.

Before mounting the sensor, verify that the sensor mounting 
location provides good RF communication to the panel.
To verify, do the following:
1.

Put the panel/receiver into sensor test mode.

2.

Take the sensor to the mounting location.

3.

Hold the magnet next to the alignment mark on the side of 
the sensor and then pull the magnet away from the sensor.

4.

Listen for siren or keypad beeps to determine appropriate 
response (refer to the specific panel/receiver installation 
instructions).

5.

Exit sensor test mode.

To mount the sensor, do the following:
1.

Remove the backing of a large piece of double-sided tape to 
expose an adhesive surface. Place the exposed adhesive 
surface on the base of the sensor.

2.

Remove the backing from the remaining side of the double-
sided tape. Mount the sensor according to the installation 
guidelines.

3.

Use the remaining double-sided tape for the sensor magnet. 
When mounting the magnet, line up the arrow on the 
magnet with the middle line on one side of the sensor 
(Figure 2). Mount the magnet no more than 0.4 in. (1 cm) 
away from the sensor.