George Risk Industries 199-12-B Recessed Door Contact

Product Description

The George Risk Industries 199-12-B is a recessed door contact switch with a double-pole double-throw (DPDT) configuration, housed in a steel body with a brown finish. Designed for installation directly into a door frame or door edge, this contact provides two independent switching circuits in a single recessed unit. The steel construction offers durability in demanding environments. Security and alarm system installers rely on this type of recessed contact for clean, tamper-resistant installations where surface-mounted hardware is not acceptable.

This recessed contact is suited for residential and light commercial security and access control applications. It mounts flush within a bored hole in the door or door frame, making it ideal for wood and metal door installations where aesthetics or tamper resistance matter. The DPDT switching configuration supports both normally open and normally closed circuit configurations simultaneously, giving installers flexibility across a range of alarm panel and access control panel wiring schemes.

Key Features

• Double-pole double-throw (DPDT) switching for versatile wiring configurations
• Steel body construction for durability in security and access control installations
• Recessed design mounts flush in door frame or door edge for clean, tamper-resistant appearance
• Brown finish for discreet blending with common door and frame colors
• Single-unit quantity for straightforward per-door inventory management

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style recessed door contact for use with standard security alarm panels and access control systems that accept DPDT magnetic or mechanical door contacts.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by a licensed alarm or low-voltage electrician in accordance with applicable local codes and NEC Article 725 for low-voltage control wiring. Power down and disarm the security or access control panel before wiring the contact. Bore the mounting hole to the manufacturer-specified diameter and depth to ensure proper fit and switch actuation. Verify normally open and normally closed terminals at the panel before completing the installation.