{"id":7659,"date":"2017-02-08T10:47:02","date_gmt":"2017-02-08T15:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/?p=7659"},"modified":"2025-05-16T16:49:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T20:49:09","slug":"overview-avtech-sensor-types","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/7659\/overview-avtech-sensor-types\/","title":{"rendered":"Overview Of AVTECH Sensor Types"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>AVTECH offers several types of sensors: wireless, digital, switch, analog, and relay. Please select the tab below for an explanation of each type of sensor.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-tabs su-tabs-style-default su-tabs-mobile-stack\" data-active=\"1\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-tabs-nav\"><span class=\"\" data-anchor=\"max_sensors\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">MAX Wireless Sensors<\/span><span class=\"\" data-anchor=\"digital_sensors\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Digital Sensors<\/span><span class=\"\" data-anchor=\"switch_sensors\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Switch Sensors<\/span><span class=\"\" data-anchor=\"analog_sensors\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Analog Sensors<\/span><span class=\"\" data-anchor=\"relays\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Relays<\/span><span class=\"\" data-anchor=\"wireless_sensors\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Legacy Wireless Sensors<\/span><\/div><div class=\"su-tabs-panes\"><div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"MAX Wireless Sensors\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">MAX Wireless Sensors transmit sensor data to MAX Base Stations wirelessly.<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sensor-Drop-Shadow.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28476 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sensor-Drop-Shadow-263x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"263\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sensor-Drop-Shadow-263x300.png 263w, https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sensor-Drop-Shadow-768x877.png 768w, https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sensor-Drop-Shadow.png 804w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 263px) 100vw, 263px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Environment_Monitors\/MAX_Temperature_Humidity.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>MAX Wireless Temperature &amp; Humidity Sensor<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim\">\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Digital sensor readings<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/MAX_SensorReadings.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-29025\" src=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/MAX_SensorReadings-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/MAX_SensorReadings-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/MAX_SensorReadings-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/MAX_SensorReadings.png 410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<h4>Numeric<\/h4>\n<p>MAX Wireless Sensors transmit real-time numeric readings of the environment, such as:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">&#8211; The temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">&#8211; The relative humidity (RH) as a percentage<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">&#8211; The <a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/2420\/how-to-enable-heat-index-in-room-alert-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">heat index<\/a> (feels-like temperature) in Fahrenheit or Celsius<\/p>\n<p>Here you see the readings from a <a href=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Environment_Monitors\/MAX_Temperature_Humidity.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MAX Temperature &amp; Humidity Sensor <\/a>as displayed in a Room Alert MAX Base Station&#8217;s web interface.<\/p>\n<p>You may also view these readings in your account at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/roomalert.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RoomAlert.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Connecting MAX sensors to your Base Station<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>A <strong>PAIR<\/strong> button on the back of the sensor puts it into <em>Pairing<\/em> mode.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/TH_PAIRbutton.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29026\" src=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/TH_PAIRbutton-300x100.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"83\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/TH_PAIRbutton-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/TH_PAIRbutton-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/TH_PAIRbutton-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/TH_PAIRbutton-1536x512.png 1536w, https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/TH_PAIRbutton.png 1873w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>See <a href=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/28846\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Pair Sensors &amp; Adapters To Your MAX Base Station<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>For more information<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<div class=\"su-row\">\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h4>Visit the product pages of our MAX product line<\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Environment_Monitors\/MAX_Base_Station.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MAX Base Station<\/a><br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Environment_Monitors\/MAX_Temperature_Humidity.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MAX Temperature &amp; Humidity Sensor<\/a><br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Environment_Monitors\/MAX_Wired_Sensor_Adapter.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MAX Wired Sensor Adapter<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h4>Check out&nbsp;these resources<\/h4>\n<p>You may also find the MAX user manual on our <a href=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/26641\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Product Manuals &amp; Installation Notes<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Digital Sensors\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Digital sensors provide real-time numeric readings of environmental conditions.<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Digital_Temperature_Humidity_Sensor_Honeycomb_Cap-e1542403159529.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12917\" src=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Digital_Temperature_Humidity_Sensor_Honeycomb_Cap-e1542403159529.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Digital_Temperature_Humidity_Sensor_Honeycomb_Cap-e1542403159529.png 424w, https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Digital_Temperature_Humidity_Sensor_Honeycomb_Cap-e1542403159529-288x300.png 288w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Sensors\/Digital_Temperature_Humidity.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Temperature &amp; Humidity Sensor<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim\">\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Digital sensor readings<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h4><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-7663 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Digital_Temperature_Humidity_Sensor_Reading-300x286.png\" width=\"250\" height=\"238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Digital_Temperature_Humidity_Sensor_Reading-300x286.png 300w, https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Digital_Temperature_Humidity_Sensor_Reading.png 318w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4>Numeric<\/h4>\n<p>Digital sensors provide real-time numeric readings of the environment, such as:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">&#8211; The temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">&#8211; The relative humidity (RH) as a percentage<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">&#8211; The <a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/2420\/how-to-enable-heat-index-in-room-alert-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">heat index<\/a> (feels-like temperature) in Fahrenheit or Celsius<\/p>\n<p>Here you see the readings from AVTECH&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Sensors\/Digital_Temperature_Humidity.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digital Temperature &amp; Humidity Sensor<\/a>&nbsp;as displayed in a Room Alert Monitor&#8217;s web interface.<\/p>\n<p>You may also view these readings in your account at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/roomalert.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RoomAlert.com<\/a> and Room Alert Manager software.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Connecting digital sensors to Room Alert<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<div class=\"su-row\">\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">RJ-11 Cables<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">External digital sensors connect to Room Alert via RJ-11 cables.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/RJ-11_Cable.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7969 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/RJ-11_Cable-300x201.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/RJ-11_Cable-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/RJ-11_Cable.png 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">RJ-11 Ports<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The&nbsp;RJ-11 cables plug directly into Room Alert&#8217;s RJ-11 ports.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/RA32_Digital_Sensor_Ports.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-7676 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/RA32_Digital_Sensor_Ports.png\" width=\"400\" height=\"94\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/RA32_Digital_Sensor_Ports.png 526w, https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/RA32_Digital_Sensor_Ports-300x71.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>For more information<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<div class=\"su-row\">\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h4>Visit the product pages of our most popular digital sensors<\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">&#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Sensors\/Digital_Temperature.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digital Temperature Sensor<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">&#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Sensors\/Digital_Temperature_Humidity.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digital Temperature &amp; Humidity Sensor<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h4>Check out&nbsp;these resources<\/h4>\n<p>Please see our <a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Sensors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sensors<\/a> page for a complete list of the digital sensors AVTECH offers.<\/p>\n<p>You may also find our digital sensor installation notes on our <a href=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/26641\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Product Manuals &amp; Installation Notes<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Switch Sensors\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Switch sensors read as open or closed depending on environmental conditions.<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7291 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/FloodSensor_Spot_Enclosure-300x191.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/FloodSensor_Spot_Enclosure-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/FloodSensor_Spot_Enclosure.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Sensors\/Flood_Spot.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Flood Sensor &#8211; Spot<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<\/h4>\n<div class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim\">\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Switch sensor readings<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h4>Open\/Closed<\/h4>\n<p>Switch sensors have an internal circuit that opens or closes based on environmental conditions. Switch sensors therefore do not provide numeric values; instead, they read as one of those two circuit states: Open or Closed.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7750 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Flood_Sensor_Spot_Reading.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"206\" height=\"103\"><\/p>\n<p>For example, when the <a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Sensors\/Flood_Spot.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flood Sensor &#8211; Spot<\/a> detects water, its state is Open (alarm). When the Flood Sensor &#8211; Spot is&nbsp;dry, its state is Closed (normal).<\/p>\n<p>Here&nbsp;you see the reading of the normal state from AVTECH&#8217;s Flood Sensor &#8211; Spot&nbsp;displayed in a Room Alert Monitor&#8217;s web interface.<\/p>\n<p>You may also view these readings in your account at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/roomalert.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RoomAlert.com<\/a> and Room Alert Manager software.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Connecting switch sensors to Room Alert<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<div class=\"su-row\">\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Switch sensor cable<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">External switch&nbsp;sensors connect to Room Alert via&nbsp;low-voltage two-wire cable, such as speaker wire. Switch sensor cable&nbsp;is not polarized.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7746\" src=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/RA_Speaker_Wire-300x220.png\" width=\"225\" height=\"165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/RA_Speaker_Wire-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/RA_Speaker_Wire.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Switch sensor ports<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The non-polarized speaker wire connects to Room Alert&#8217;s switch&nbsp;ports. Switch ports are either screw-connector type or push-button type.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7737\" src=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/RA_Switch_Port_Types-300x172.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/RA_Switch_Port_Types-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/RA_Switch_Port_Types.png 653w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>For more information<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<div class=\"su-row\">\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h4>Visit the product pages of our most&nbsp;popular switch sensors<\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">&#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Sensors\/Power.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Power Sensor<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">&#8211; Flood Sensor (<a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Sensors\/Flood_Sensor_8_Cable.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cable<\/a>&nbsp;or <a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Sensors\/Flood_Spot.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spot<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">&#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Sensors\/Smoke.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smoke Sensor<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">&#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Sensors\/Room_Entry.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Room Entry Sensor<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h4>Check out these resources<\/h4>\n<p>Please see our <a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Sensors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sensors<\/a> page for a complete list of the switch sensors AVTECH offers.<\/p>\n<p>You may also find our switch sensor installation notes on our <a href=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/26641\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Product Manuals &amp; Installation Notes<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Analog Sensors\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">0 to 5VDC analog sensors provide voltage readings that&nbsp;Room Alert converts&nbsp;to custom scales.<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7581\" src=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Current_Loop_Front-300x278.png\" width=\"200\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Current_Loop_Front-300x278.png 300w, https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Current_Loop_Front.png 334w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Sensors\/Current_Loop_1.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Current Loop<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim\">\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Analog sensor readings<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7844 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Analog_Sensor_Current_Loop_1_Reading-300x218.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Analog_Sensor_Current_Loop_1_Reading-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Analog_Sensor_Current_Loop_1_Reading.png 308w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Numeric (voltage and custom scale)<\/h4>\n<p>0 to 5VDC analog sensors provide numeric voltage values; <a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Environment_Monitors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Room Alert<\/a> then converts these voltages to your custom-entered numeric scale,&nbsp;such as amperage or Fahrenheit.<\/p>\n<p>Here&nbsp;you see a raw voltage and custom amperage reading from AVTECH&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Sensors\/Current_Loop_1.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Current Loop 1<\/a>&nbsp;as displayed in a Room Alert Monitor&#8217;s web interface.<\/p>\n<p>You may also view these readings in your account at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/roomalert.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RoomAlert.com<\/a>&nbsp; and Room Alert Manager software.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Connecting analog sensors to Room Alert<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<div class=\"su-row\">\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h4>Analog sensor cable<\/h4>\n<p>0 &#8211; 5VDC analog sensors&nbsp;connect to Room Alert via low-voltage two-wire cable, such as speaker wire.<\/p>\n<p>Analog sensor cable is polarized (+\/-).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/RA_Speaker_Wire.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-7746 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/RA_Speaker_Wire-300x220.png\" width=\"225\" height=\"165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/RA_Speaker_Wire-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/RA_Speaker_Wire.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h4>Analog sensor port<\/h4>\n<p>The polarized speaker wire connects to an&nbsp;analog port. You can find analog ports on the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Sensors\/Digital_Temperature_Analog.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digital Temperature &amp; Analog Sensor<\/a>&nbsp;(compatible with <a href=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Environment_Monitors\/Room_Alert_32S.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Room Alert 32S<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Environment_Monitors\/Room_Alert_12S.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12S<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Environment_Monitors\/Room_Alert_3S.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3S<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Environment_Monitors\/Room_Alert_32E.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">32E<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Environment_Monitors\/Room_Alert_12E.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12E<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Environment_Monitors\/Room_Alert_4E.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4E<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Environment_Monitors\/Room_Alert_3E.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3E<\/a>) and on the back of <a href=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Environment_Monitors\/Room_Alert_32S.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Room Alert 32S<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Environment_Monitors\/Room_Alert_32E.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">32E<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Environment_Monitors\/Room_Alert_12S.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12S<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Environment_Monitors\/Room_Alert_12E.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12E<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Analog&nbsp;ports are either screw-connector type or push-button type.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/RA_Analog_Port_Types.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-7851 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/RA_Analog_Port_Types-300x254.png\" width=\"250\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/RA_Analog_Port_Types-300x254.png 300w, https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/RA_Analog_Port_Types.png 526w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>For more information<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<div class=\"su-row\">\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h4>Visit the product pages of our most popular analog sensors<\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">&#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Sensors\/Current_Loop_1.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Current Loop 1<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">&#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Sensors\/Current_Loop_2.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Current Loop 2<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h4>Check out these resources<\/h4>\n<p>Please see our <a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Sensors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sensors<\/a> page for a complete list of the analog sensors AVTECH offers.<\/p>\n<p>You may also find our analog sensor installation notes on our <a href=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/26641\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Product Manuals &amp; Installation Notes<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Relays\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Relays turn electrical devices on and off in response to alert conditions.<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7858 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Relay_Switch_Sensor-300x215.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Relay_Switch_Sensor-300x215.png 300w, https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Relay_Switch_Sensor.png 765w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Sensors\/Relay.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Relay Switch<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim\">\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Relay readings<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h4><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7863 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Relay_Switch_Reading-203x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"203\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Relay_Switch_Reading-203x300.png 203w, https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Relay_Switch_Reading.png 214w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4>On \/ Off<\/h4>\n<p>Relays can turn electrical devices like fans on or off by toggling a switch that controls power running to the device. Relay readings display in the Room Alert Monitor&#8217;s web interface as either On or Off.<a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Fan.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-7582 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Fan-300x225.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here you see the On \/ Off&nbsp;readings from AVTECH\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Sensors\/Relay.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Relay Switch<\/a> as displayed in a Room Alert Monitor\u2019s web interface.<\/p>\n<p>You may also view these readings in your account at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/roomalert.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RoomAlert.com<\/a> and Room Alert Manager software.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Connecting the Relay Switch&nbsp;to Room Alert<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<div class=\"su-row\">\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-2-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Relay_Switch_Custom_Cord.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8102 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Relay_Switch_Custom_Cord.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Relay_Switch_Custom_Cord.png 907w, https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Relay_Switch_Custom_Cord-292x300.png 292w, https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Relay_Switch_Custom_Cord-768x790.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Custom cord<\/h4>\n<p>The Relay Switch has a custom cord that connects to&nbsp;the <a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Accessories\/Light_Tower_Adapter.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Light Tower &amp; Relay Adapter (LTA)<\/a>. This adapter then connects the Relay Switch to the <a href=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Environment_Monitors\/Room_Alert_32S.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Room Alert 32S<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Environment_Monitors\/Room_Alert_12S.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12S<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Environment_Monitors\/Room_Alert_3S.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3S<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Environment_Monitors\/Room_Alert_32E.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">32E<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Environment_Monitors\/Room_Alert_12E.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12E<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Environment_Monitors\/Room_Alert_3E.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3E<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Relay Switch&#8217;s custom cord also connects&nbsp;directly the <a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Environment_Monitors\/Room_Alert_4E.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Room Alert 4E<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h4>Custom port<\/h4>\n<p>The LTA and the Room Alert 4E have a custom port that accepts the Relay Switch&#8217;s custom cord.<\/p>\n<span class=\"su-frame su-frame-align-left su-frame-style-default\"><span class=\"su-frame-inner\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Light_Tower__Relay_Custom_Port.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8097 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Light_Tower__Relay_Custom_Port-300x124.png\" width=\"150\" height=\"62\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Light_Tower__Relay_Custom_Port-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Light_Tower__Relay_Custom_Port.png 621w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Connecting relays to your electrical device<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<div class=\"su-row\">\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h4>Relay output cable<\/h4>\n<p>The wire or cable you use to connect the Relay Switch (or the Room Alert 32S, 32E, 12S and 12E built-in relay output ports) to your electrical device must be appropriate for your device; consult an electrician if you are unsure if the wire is compatible with the electrical load or device.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5b4b4;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#ffcece;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px;\">\n<p>Depending on your device\u2019s electrical load, you may need a 3rd-party relay between your device and AVTECH\u2019s Relay Switch (or the Room Alert 32S, 32E, 12S and 12E built-in relay output ports). In that case, AVTECH\u2019s Relay Switch or Room Alert toggles the 3rd-party relay, and the 3rd-party relay toggles your device.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h4>Relay output port<\/h4>\n<p>Relay output ports are either screw-connector type or push-button type.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Relay_Output_Port_Types.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8052 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Relay_Output_Port_Types-300x264.png\" width=\"250\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Relay_Output_Port_Types-300x264.png 300w, https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Relay_Output_Port_Types.png 594w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>For more information<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Sensors\/Relay.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Relay Switch&#8217;s product page<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p>You may also refer to the Relay Switch&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/PDFs\/Sensors\/Switch\/Install_Note_Relay_Switch.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Installation Note<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Legacy Wireless Sensors\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Wireless Sensor Hubs (legacy) transmit connected sensor data to legacy model Room Alert 32W wirelessly.<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7867 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/WiSH_Sensor-300x181.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/WiSH_Sensor-300x181.png 300w, https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/WiSH_Sensor-768x463.png 768w, https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/WiSH_Sensor.png 779w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>WiSH Sensor (Legacy)<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-row\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-2-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim\">\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Wireless Sensor Hub readings<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/WiSH_Sensor_Readings.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-8077\" src=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/WiSH_Sensor_Readings.png\" width=\"250\" height=\"766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/WiSH_Sensor_Readings.png 313w, https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/WiSH_Sensor_Readings-98x300.png 98w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Legacy WiSH and WiSPR sensors transmit readings&nbsp;for the digital and switch sensors connected to them. They have 1 internal digital temperature sensor and can take up to 3 external sensors: 2 digital sensors and 1 switch sensor.<\/p>\n<p>To the right,&nbsp;you see a WiSH sensor&#8217;s readings as displayed in a legacy model Room Alert 32W&#8217;s web interface. This WiSH has the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Sensors\/Digital_Temperature.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digital Temperature Sensor<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Sensors\/Digital_Temperature_Humidity.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digital Temperature &amp; Humidity Sensor<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Sensors\/Room_Entry.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Room Entry<\/a> sensor connected.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8090 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/WiSH_with_External_Sensors.png\" width=\"500\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/WiSH_with_External_Sensors.png 746w, https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/WiSH_with_External_Sensors-268x300.png 268w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Connecting Wireless Sensor Hubs to legacy model Room Alert 32W<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>To connect your Wireless Sensor Hub to legacy model Room Alert 32W (or legacy model Room Alert 26W), locate the hub&nbsp;up to 250&#8242; away and connect it to power.&nbsp;It will begin wirelessly transmitting sensor data every 150 seconds via a secure, private protocol on a ZigBee-based 2.4 GHz connection.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/RA32W_w_WiSH_WiSPR.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8083\" src=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/RA32W_w_WiSH_WiSPR-1024x311.png\" width=\"800\" height=\"243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/RA32W_w_WiSH_WiSPR-1024x311.png 1024w, https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/RA32W_w_WiSH_WiSPR-300x91.png 300w, https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/RA32W_w_WiSH_WiSPR-768x233.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The WiSH \/ WiSPR sensor&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/PDFs\/Sensors\/Wireless\/Install_Note_Wireless_Sensor_Hubs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Installation Note<\/a> contains best practices for positioning your Wireless Sensor Hub.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>For more information<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>Refer to the WiSH and WiSPR&#8217;s&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/avtech.com\/PDFs\/Sensors\/Wireless\/Install_Note_Wireless_Sensor_Hubs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Installation Note<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AVTECH offers several types of sensors: wireless, digital, switch, analog, and relay. 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