jfh Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I should know this but I don't. What equipment do I need to monitor the status of a garage door? I don't need to control the door, just know the status of a door. I would either run wiring to a secondary controller in the garage or through the attic to the main controller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 1 hour ago, ejn1 said: Didnt C4 just release a new sensor at CEDIA? Correct, they released the Z2IO and Z2C, the first is a multifunction device, the second essentially a replacement for the Card Access Sensor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejn1 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Didnt C4 just release a new sensor at CEDIA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic30101 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 7 hours ago, jfh said: I should know this but I don't. What equipment do I need to monitor the status of a garage door? I don't need to control the door, just know the status of a door. I would either run wiring to a secondary controller in the garage or through the attic to the main controller. if you are hard wiring it to the controllers sensor port. just land 1 wire to the 12v the other to the sensor pin on the phoenix block for each door https://www.amazon.com/Honeywell-Ademco-Overhead-Door-Contacts/dp/B0006M1I1W/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1504957124&sr=8-2&keywords=honeywell+garage+door+sensor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Africa C4 user Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I have found that it is useful to add a sensor to tell you if it is fully open. You then have 3 states, closed, open and in transit / partially open. One can do a lot more intelligent programming with this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamT Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Well in that case.....plop a Card Access Contact senor between the two doors and run two short jumpers to two door contact sensors. All done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfh Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 LiftMaster don't remember the model. Controlled through MyQ gateway and HouseLogix driver Dont need to control the door, just monitor physical door open and close Just need closed or not closed status. two doors Not a dealer, just a knowledgeable customer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamT Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Wellllll Kind of depends on the door and the opener. More info is really needed. 1. What is your current opener? Make/Model 2. How old is the controller and the button? 3. Do you want a sensor to tell you if the door is closed, all the way open or someplace in between. 4. How many doors do you have? 5. Why "should you know this" but you dont? Are you a dealer or just a fan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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What equipment do I need to monitor the status of a garage door? I don't need to control the door, just know the status of a door.
I would either run wiring to a secondary controller in the garage or through the attic to the main controller.
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