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To choose an alarm or speaker that’s loud enough, first determine the decibel (dB) rating of background noise.
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Magnetic-Contact Door Chimes
No electricity or batteries are needed—as your door opens, the magnet and contact disc are separated, sounding a mechanical chime. The chime can be deactivated.
O'all | Volume | ||||||||||
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| Wd. | Ht. | Dp. | Material | Color | Control | @ Distance | For Use Outdoors | Mount Type | Mount. Fasteners Included | Each | |
| 5 3/4" | 2" | 2 3/4" | Plastic | Brown | Fixed | 88 dB @ 10 ft. | No | Surface | Yes | 0000000 | 000000 |
Motion-Sensing Door Chimes
A chime announces when someone passes through the infrared light beam and a counter keeps track of each entrance and exit. Mount the transmitter and beam reflector between 2 and 20 feet apart. The chime's volume is adjustable up to 85 dB. It cannot be sold to California due to local energy efficiency regulations.
Additional chimes (sold separately) can be added to the transmitter.
Chime | Transmitter | Beam Reflector | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wd. | Ht. | Dp. | Wd. | Ht. | Dp. | Wd. | Ht. | Material | Color | Volume | For Use Outdoors | Electrical Connection | Includes | Mount Type | Mount. Fasteners Included | Cannot Be Sold To | Each | |
| 3 3/4" | 5" | 1 1/2" | 5" | 2 3/4" | 2 1/2" | 4" | 2" | Plastic | White | 85 dB @ 10 ft. | No | Two-Prong Plug | 26-ft. of 24 Gauge Wire, Beam Reflector, Chime, Plug-In Transformer, Transmitter | Surface | Yes | CA | 00000000 | 0000000 |
| Additional Chime | 00000000 | Each | 0000000 |
Call Bells
| Dia. | Ht. | Material | Each | |
| 3" | 2 1/4" | Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
Hammer Top Bells
These make great doorbells when used with a push button.
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Voltage | Current | Volume | Sound Pattern | Bell Dia. | Ht. | Material | Fasteners Included | No. of | Dia. | Each | |
With Screw Terminals | |||||||||||
| 6V DC, 8V AC | 0.8 A @ 6 V DC, 1 A @ 8 V AC | 74 dBA @ 10 ft. | Continuous | 6" | 10 5/8" | Steel | No | 3 | 1/4" | 00000000 | 0000000 |
| 6V DC, 8V AC | 1 A @ 6 V DC, 1 A @ 8 V AC | 90 dBA @ 10 ft. | Continuous | 2 1/2" | 5 3/4" | Steel | No | 2 | 3/16" | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 6V DC, 8V AC | 1 A @ 6 V DC, 1 A @ 8 V AC | 90 dBA @ 10 ft. | Continuous | 4" | 6 7/8" | Steel | No | 2 | 3/16" | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 24V AC | 0.2 A @ 24 V AC | 74 dBA @ 10 ft. | Continuous | 6" | 10 5/8" | Steel | No | 3 | 1/4" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 24V AC | 0.2 A @ 24 V AC | 68 dBA @ 10 ft. | Continuous | 4" | 7 3/8" | Steel | No | 3 | 1/4" | 00000000 | 000000 |
Doorbell-Style Push-Button Switches
These familiar push-button switches mount to flat surfaces.
Switches rated IP65 are protected against dust and low-pressure jets of water.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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| Style | Actuator Color | No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | Switch Action | No. of Terminals | Industry Designation | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage | Dia. | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. | Material | Color | Mounting Fasteners Included | Environmental Rating | Each | |
Metal Actuator with Screw Terminals | ||||||||||||||||||
Round | ||||||||||||||||||
| A | Gold | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | SPST-NO | 3 A @ 30 V AC/30 V DC | 30V AC 30V DC | 2 1/2" | __ | __ | 1 5/16" | Brass | Gold | Yes | IP65 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Plastic Actuator with Screw Terminals | ||||||||||||||||||
Round | ||||||||||||||||||
| A | Black | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | SPST-NO | 3 A @ 30 V AC/30 V DC | 30V AC 30V DC | 1 3/4" | __ | __ | 5/8" | Brass | Gold | Yes | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| A | Black | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | SPST-NO | 3 A @ 30 V AC/30 V DC | 30V AC 30V DC | 2 1/4" | __ | __ | 5/8" | Brass | Gold | Yes | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
Rectangular | ||||||||||||||||||
| B | Black | 2 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 4 | SPST-NO | 3 A @ 30 V AC/30 V DC | 30V AC 30V DC | __ | 4 3/4" | 1 5/8" | 3/4" | Brass | Gold | Yes | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| C | Black | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | SPST-NO | 3 A @ 30 V AC/30 V DC | 30V AC 30V DC | __ | 2 3/4" | 1" | 3/4" | Anodized Aluminum | Gold | Yes | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| C | Black | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | SPST-NO | 3 A @ 30 V AC/30 V DC | 30V AC 30V DC | __ | 2 3/4" | 1" | 3/4" | Anodized Aluminum | Gray | Yes | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| D | White | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | SPST-NO | 3 A @ 30 V AC/30 V DC | 30V AC 30V DC | __ | 2 3/4" | 3/4" | 5/8" | Plastic | Black | Yes | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| D | White | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | SPST-NO | 3 A @ 30 V AC/30 V DC | 30V AC 30V DC | __ | 2 3/4" | 3/4" | 5/8" | Plastic | Gold | Yes | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| D | White | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | SPST-NO | 3 A @ 30 V AC/30 V DC | 30V AC 30V DC | __ | 2 3/4" | 3/4" | 5/8" | Plastic | Gray | Yes | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| D | White | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | SPST-NO | 3 A @ 30 V AC/30 V DC | 30V AC 30V DC | __ | 2 3/4" | 3/4" | 5/8" | Plastic | White | Yes | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
Plastic Actuator with Screw Terminals—Illuminated | ||||||||||||||||||
Rectangular | ||||||||||||||||||
| C | White | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | SPST-NO | 3 A @ 16 V AC/16 V DC | 16V DC 16V AC | __ | 2 3/4" | 1" | 3/4" | Anodized Aluminum | Gold | Yes | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| C | White | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | SPST-NO | 3 A @ 16 V AC/16 V DC | 16V DC 16V AC | __ | 2 3/4" | 1" | 3/4" | Anodized Aluminum | Gray | Yes | __ | 00000000 | 00000 |
| D | White | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | SPST-NO | 3 A @ 16 V AC/16 V DC | 16V DC 16V AC | __ | 2 3/4" | 3/4" | 5/8" | Plastic | Black | Yes | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| D | White | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | SPST-NO | 3 A @ 16 V AC/16 V DC | 16V DC 16V AC | __ | 2 3/4" | 3/4" | 5/8" | Plastic | Gold | Yes | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| D | White | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | SPST-NO | 3 A @ 16 V AC/16 V DC | 16V DC 16V AC | __ | 2 3/4" | 3/4" | 5/8" | Plastic | Gray | Yes | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| D | White | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | SPST-NO | 3 A @ 16 V AC/16 V DC | 16V DC 16V AC | __ | 2 3/4" | 3/4" | 5/8" | Plastic | White | Yes | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
Low-Voltage 16 mm Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches
Operate low-voltage devices such as doorbells and buzzers.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | Switch Action | No. of Terminals | Industry Designation | Actuator Color | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage | Dia. | Dp. Behind Panel | Each | |
Metal Base with Screw Terminals | |||||||||||
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Flush with Hex Nut | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | SPST-NO | White | 10 A @ 24 V AC, 2 A @ 24 V DC | 48V AC 48V DC | 3/4" | 7/8" | 00000000 | 000000 |
Projecting with Hex Nut | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | SPST-NO | White | 10 A @ 24 V AC, 2 A @ 24 V DC | 48V AC 48V DC | 3/4" | 15/16" | 00000000 | 00000 |
Projecting Snap In | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | SPST-NO | White | 3 A @ 30 V AC/30 V DC | 30V AC 30V DC | 3/4" | 13/16" | 00000000 | 0000 |
Low-Voltage 19 mm Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches
Operate low-voltage devices that require less than 48 volts, such as doorbells and buzzers. These switches have one input terminal and three output terminals to control up to three devices at once.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | Switch Action | No. of Terminals | Industry Designation | Actuator Color | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage | Dia. | Dp. Behind Panel | Each | |
Metal Base with Screw Terminals | |||||||||||
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Snap In | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 4 | SPST-NO | Black | 4 A @ 24 V AC, 1 A @ 24 V DC | 48V AC 48V DC | 1" | 1 1/16" | 00000000 | 000000 |