Differences between Armed Strike Plate and magnetic switches:

Armed Strike Plate

  • – Connect to all alarm systems;
  • – 24/7 active alarm protection;
  • – Trigger alarm as soon as force has been used to enter through door or gate;
  • – Trigger alarm even before intruder enters the building;
  • – Improve the protection through physical barrier;
  • – Strike plate more securely installed – larger strike plate with more and longer fixing screws;
  • – Upmarket product – Stainless steel;
  • – Connect hard wire or wireless.

Magnetic Switches

  • – In-expensive;
  • – Does not offer 24/7 active alarm protection;
  • – Many false alarms due to human errors;
  • – Trigger alarm +-10 seconds after intruder enters the building (entrance door delay);
  • – No physical protection.