Data Sheet

The GE Interlogix 1078 Series Steel Door contacts are designed
specifically for use in the steel doors commonly found in
commercial building applications. The unique housing design
features a rugged unibody construction with flexible ribbed sides
for quick, secure installation without gluing. The magnet housing
isolates the magnet from the surrounding steel for maximum gap
distances, both make and break. Over seven models including:
Wide Gap, SPDT, DPDT, and Biased for High Security applications
make the 1078 Series the most widely used and comprehensive
line available.
On available models a terminal connection (T) makes installation
easier. Simply strip the wire, insert it into the terminal block and
tighten. The terminal accepts any wire size from 14 to 22 gauge,
and has a unique one piece design for added strength.
An optional Rare Earth Magnet is available. It is designed for use
in metal entry/exit doors with a channel in the top of the door. The
magnet eliminates the need to cut a mounting hole in the door
channel. The flexible magnet housing can be compressed
to accommodate a variety of channel widths for quick, easy
installation. Adhesive is recommended.
The contact contains a hermetically sealed magnetic reed switch.
The reed shall be potted in the contact housing with a
polyurethane based compound. Contact and magnet housing shall
snap-lock into a 3/4" or 1" dia. hole. Housings shall be molded of
flame retardant ABS plastic. Color of housings shall be off-white,
grey or mahogany brown. The magnet shall be made of Alnico V.
Rare Earth Magnet shall be made of neodymium iron boron.
Snap-lock insulation bushing for tight fit and maximum gap
in steel.
Both contact and magnet plastic housings are constructed of
one piece of thick-walled ABS plastic for maximum strength
and durability.
Steel Door Contact
3
/4” and 1” contacts
1078/1076 Series
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Standard Features
Fly leads and terminal options available
Designed specifically for use in steel doors
Special ribbed sides allow for easy installation
Rugged unibody construction for maximum durability
and reliability
Terminal models available for easier installation
Regular, Wide Gap, SPDT, DPDT, and High Security
models available
Rare Earth Magnet designed for steel door with top
channel available
Model numbers
1076, 1076W, 1076C, 1076CW, 1076D, 1078, 1078W,
1078C, 1078CT, (R)1078, 1078CTW
Overview
GE Magnetic Contacts
Product Information
Architectural
and
Engineering
Specifications
Designed
for use in
Steel Doors
Optional 1840
Rare Earth Magnet