AKCP Security Sensor Magnetic Contact

Monitoring doors, windows, and server cabinets is of paramount importance for protecting critical infrastructures. With the AKCP Security Sensor Magnetic Contact, operators of data centers, server rooms, production facilities, and storage halls gain a reliable solution for access monitoring. In combination with AKCP’s sensorProbe and securityProbe systems, it enables 24/7 access control with immediate alerts in the event of unauthorized openings.

Functionality and Key Features

The magnetic contact operates as a simple two-state switch: closed or open. As soon as the contact is interrupted by the opening of a door or window, the sensor sends a signal that is instantly registered within the monitoring system. Multiple readings per second ensure that even short openings are detected and logged. This guarantees precise and uninterrupted access surveillance.

Product Variants

• Standard Security Sensor (SS15): Rugged build with 4.5 m cable
• Recessed Security Sensor (SS15-R): Flush-mounted, ideal for discreet door monitoring
• Compact Security Sensor (SS15-C): Compact design for unobtrusive installation
• Aluminum Security Sensor (SS15-A): Aluminum housing for industrial environments

Installation and Integration

Installation is simple, either with screws or recessed mounting. The sensor connects via RJ45 port directly to a sensorProbe or securityProbe device. Thanks to AutoSense technology, it is immediately detected and integrated into the system. Multiple magnetic contacts can be daisy-chained so that several doors can be monitored with just one sensor port—though only a general alarm is reported from the chain.

Alerts and Notifications

• E-mail alerts to administrators
• SMS notifications via GSM gateway
• SNMP traps for integration into network monitoring
• Integration with sirens/strobes for audiovisual alarms
• Custom scheduling to avoid false alarms (e.g., during working hours)

The sensors can also be integrated into escalation schemes, in which multiple actions can be triggered simultaneously in case of unauthorized access—for example, visual alerts, CCTV activation, or voice notifications (using an optional GSM modem).

Typical Application Areas

• Data centers and server rooms: protection of racks, cabinets, and entry doors
• Industrial facilities: monitoring access to halls and machinery
• Storage and logistics centers: monitoring gates and windows
• Building management: integration into IT-based security systems
• Office buildings: access control for restricted zones

Software Integration

Logged events are centrally displayed in the web interface of the AKCP base unit. With SNMP support, integration into platforms such as Nagios, OpenNMS, Tivoli, or PRTG is effortless. This allows status messages to be incorporated into broader security and monitoring frameworks.

Reliability and Design

The AKCP door and window sensor is robustly engineered and designed for maintenance-free continuous operation. Its variant range supports use cases from discreet office environments to demanding industrial conditions. With its easy expandability and seamless integration into modern monitoring infrastructures, it serves as a critical component of comprehensive security concepts.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Security Sensor work?
As a magnetic contact that transmits open/closed states to AKCP monitoring systems.

Does the sensor support SNMP?
Yes, status reports are transmitted as OIDs via SNMP to system software such as Nagios.

Can multiple sensors be used together?
Yes, they can be daisy-chained, though only a single alarm signal is issued for the chain.

What variants are available?
Standard (SS15), Compact (SS15-C), Recessed (SS15-R), and Aluminum (SS15-A).

How is the installation performed?
Via RJ45 port to sensorProbe/securityProbe, with automatic detection using AutoSense.

The AKCP Security Sensor Magnetic Contact is a reliable solution for monitoring access to doors, windows, and racks. With multiple variants, seamless integration into sensorProbe and securityProbe systems, alerting via e-mail, SMS, or SNMP, and the option to connect with additional alarm components, it delivers strong flexibility and protection. This makes it an essential element in both data center and industrial security strategies.