{"product_id":"detex-cs-2940s-remote-alarm-surface-mount-gray-100-db","title":"Detex CS-2940S Remote Alarm | Surface Mount, Gray, 100 dB","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDetex CS-2940S Surface-Mount Remote Alarm — Gray | 100 dB | AC Powered with 9V Battery Backup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a prominent secondary audible warning to a compatible commercial door security system with the \u003cstrong\u003eDetex CS-2940S Gray Surface-Mounted Remote Alarm\u003c\/strong\u003e. Part of the Detex \u003cstrong\u003eCS2900 Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, this \u003cstrong\u003eexternally powered remote alarm\u003c\/strong\u003e sounds a piercing \u003cstrong\u003e100 dB audible signal\u003c\/strong\u003e when activated by an \u003cstrong\u003eopen-contact door switch, an external alarm output or a compatible remote relay\u003c\/strong\u003e. A \u003cstrong\u003ered LED illuminates when the alarm is sounding\u003c\/strong\u003e to improve local visibility. When the primary triggering alarm or open contact is cleared, the remote alarm automatically silences and resets, as specified by Detex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Product Specifications and Ordering Guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRemote Alarm Interface and Commissioning\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetex remote alarm devices provide an audible or visible response to an appropriate door-switch or main alarm input. They are accessories for a supervised exit or monitoring system, not substitutes for the alarm's initiating device or for the approved door hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFactory item on this listing:\u003c\/strong\u003e DTX-CS-2940S-GRAY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Selection and Installation Checklist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the compatible primary alarm, control-panel output or door contact that will activate the remote unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect the correct wall mounting, housing finish and any required field box or power arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview the specific voltage, input type, wiring polarity, contact limits, battery backup and audible output documented by Detex.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetermine how local and remote silencing\/reset work together in the specified system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAcceptance and Service Verification\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrigger the actual host door\/alarm input, verify remote audio\/LED response, and check reset, power-loss and return-to-normal behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFactory Package and Related Components\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne specified remote alarm assembly; initiating switch, primary alarm, cable and optional power accessories are separate unless included. Consult the original model specifications below when matching the factory SKU to an existing opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCS-2940S\u003c\/strong\u003e has a \u003cstrong\u003egray surface-mounted enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e, requires \u003cstrong\u003eno operating cylinder\u003c\/strong\u003e (factory dummy cylinder supplied), and includes a \u003cstrong\u003e120VAC plug-in power adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e for normal operation, with \u003cstrong\u003e9VDC battery-backup capability\u003c\/strong\u003e for power interruptions. Confirm whether the replaceable 9V backup battery cell itself is furnished in the distributor package; a backup battery is not the same as an included rechargeable battery charger. This unit is a \u003cstrong\u003eremote sounder\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a stand-alone magnetic door switch, complete exit lock, or delayed-egress controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features and Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Detex CS2900 remote alarm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Model \u003cstrong\u003eCS-2940S GRAY\u003c\/strong\u003e, surface-mount remote audible signaling device for commercial exits, stockrooms and security-monitored doors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 dB sound level:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-output local audible alarm provides immediate attention to a signal from an approved primary alarm, open-contact door switch or remote relay output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic silence and reset:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detex specifies that securing or silencing the primary alarm automatically silences the remote sounder, avoiding unnecessary manual resetting at the remote unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternally powered:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eCS2900 Series\u003c\/strong\u003e uses an included \u003cstrong\u003e120VAC plug-in power adapter\/transformer\u003c\/strong\u003e. Use the manufacturer's approved power-input arrangement and qualified electrical installation practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9VDC battery backup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to operate from a 9V battery backup during loss of normal external power; confirm the battery cell's inclusion and replacement schedule before fulfillment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed alarm-indication LED:\u003c\/strong\u003e A red LED lights while the unit is sounding, helping staff locate the triggered remote alarm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo operating cylinder needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dummy cylinder is furnished; no key-controlled mortise or rim cylinder is required to operate this model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 1,000 ft remote cable run:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detex states the remote alarm can be located up to \u003cstrong\u003e1,000 feet from the primary alarm\u003c\/strong\u003e using appropriate \u003cstrong\u003e18 AWG twisted-pair wire\u003c\/strong\u003e. Follow the factory wiring diagram and voltage\/drop limits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50 mA maximum current draw:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detex specifies a \u003cstrong\u003e50mA maximum\u003c\/strong\u003e load; this is a signaling device and does not provide power for the locking system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface-mounted gray housing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory surface mount design provides an accessible remote sounder without requiring the flush-mounted electrical box installation associated with the separate CS-2940F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional tamper-resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Detex \u003cstrong\u003eSSK4 tamper-proof kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is a separately ordered mechanical option to add tamper resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemote monitoring extension:\u003c\/strong\u003e Useful in commercial facilities where the primary monitored exit is distant from occupied staff or security areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDetex Corporation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCS-2940S GRAY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCS2900\u003c\/strong\u003e remote alarms, CS-2940S surface mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternally powered, remote audible alarm \/ secondary sounder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface mounted\u003c\/strong\u003e (S suffix); not a flush mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAudible Alarm Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 dB\u003c\/strong\u003e per Detex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAlarm Activation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonitors an \u003cstrong\u003eopen contact\u003c\/strong\u003e or signal from a compatible door switch, remote relay output or primary alarm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReset\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatically silences when the originating alarm or open-contact condition is secured\/cleared\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAlarm Indicator\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed LED\u003c\/strong\u003e lights while the unit is sounding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNormal Power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120VAC plug-in adapter \/ transformer included\u003c\/strong\u003e for the CS2900 external-power configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating \/ Backup Voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9VDC backup\u003c\/strong\u003e provided by a suitable 9V battery; confirm cell supplied in carton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum Current Draw\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50 mA\u003c\/strong\u003e per Detex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRemote Cable Distance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to \u003cstrong\u003e1,000 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e from primary alarm when correctly wired with \u003cstrong\u003e18-gauge twisted-pair cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating Cylinder\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot required\u003c\/strong\u003e; dummy cylinder supplied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHousing Dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout \u003cstrong\u003e4.65 in wide × 4.60 in high × 3.00 in deep\u003c\/strong\u003e — device dimensions, not shipping carton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOptional Security Kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSSK4\u003c\/strong\u003e tamper-proof kit — separately ordered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFire Door \/ Delayed Egress\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemote alarm only; no standalone delayed-egress or fire-alarm-release function. Maintain applicable life-safety requirements for connected exits.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 lb provisional Shopify estimate\u003c\/strong\u003e. Actual packed weight for exact CS-2940S GRAY has not been independently verified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShipping Carton Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot verified\u003c\/strong\u003e; do not substitute device dimensions for carton dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Commercial Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote audible indication of security-sensitive employee or stockroom doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarehouse, distribution-center and retail exits needing a locally located alarm away from the primary monitored opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional alert location connected to a compatible Detex door-exit alarm or door-position switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial buildings, hospitals and institutional facilities using low-voltage security monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocations where an approved external relay can provide the necessary contact input to a secondary sounder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCS-Series Remote Alarm Selection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting, Color and Power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKey Difference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCS-2940S GRAY — This Product\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface mount, gray, AC adapter included\u003c\/strong\u003e, with 9VDC battery-backup capability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 dB externally powered remote alarm for a compatible open-contact monitoring arrangement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCS-2940F GRAY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlush mount, gray, external AC adapter and 9V backup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlush-mounted alternative; requires appropriate double switch\/outlet box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCS-940S GRAY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface mount, gray, \u003cstrong\u003e9V battery-powered\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery-only CS900 model, unlike externally powered CS2900 model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCS-2950S BLACK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface mount, \u003cstrong\u003eblack\u003c\/strong\u003e, external AC adapter and 9V backup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack color alternative from the externally powered CS2900 family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne genuine \u003cstrong\u003eDetex CS-2940S GRAY surface-mounted remote alarm\u003c\/strong\u003e assembly, its manufacturer-specified \u003cstrong\u003e120VAC plug-in adapter\/transformer\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003edummy cylinder\u003c\/strong\u003e (no operating cylinder required), and standard factory mounting components. The model provides \u003cstrong\u003e9VDC battery backup capability\u003c\/strong\u003e; verify whether a replaceable 9V cell is included in the actual factory box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSold Separately\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExternal door-position switch, primary alarm or dry-contact relay module, security\/alarm control panel, 18 AWG twisted-pair installation cable, optional \u003cstrong\u003eDetex SSK4 tamper-proof hardware kit\u003c\/strong\u003e, door and frame, and installation labor. The CS-2940S itself does not include the connected door switch, electric exit device or mechanical locking hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShopify shipping weight: 3 lb — provisional.\u003c\/strong\u003e This temporary setting is an estimate for the alarm body and external power adapter; the exact manufacturer\/distributor shipping weight and carton dimensions were not verified. 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