The History of Magnetic Contacts
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MAGNASPHERE is also awarded the Best New Intrusion Detection Device of 2002.

MAGNASPHERE is also awarded the Best New Intrusion Detection Device of 2002.

MAGNASPHERE picks up a Gold Award at the Best of Sensors Expo recognizing new products that will significantly impact the use of sensing in designs and applications.

MAGNASPHERE picks up a Gold Award at the Best of Sensors Expo recognizing new products that will significantly impact the use of sensing in designs and applications.
2006

Aiming to set new industry standards for high security sensor performance, MAGNASPHERE introduces a high security device that is resistant to both EXTERNAL and INTERNAL magnetic defeat attempts.

Aiming to set new industry standards for high security sensor performance, MAGNASPHERE introduces a high security device that is resistant to both EXTERNAL and INTERNAL magnetic defeat attempts.
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The MAGNASPHERE HSS meets the new UL Level 2 standards. The HSS also qualifies as an intrinsically safe, simple apparatus for use in hazardous locations.

The MAGNASPHERE HSS meets the new UL Level 2 standards. The HSS also qualifies as an intrinsically safe, simple apparatus for use in hazardous locations.
2012

The MAGNASPHERE HSS-L2C series becomes the first and only concealed contact to meet UL634 Level 2 High Security standard.

The MAGNASPHERE HSS-L2C series becomes the first and only concealed contact to meet UL634 Level 2 High Security standard.

MAGNASPHERE’s high security sensors are selected as one of the Top 30 Technology Innovations for 2012 by SECURITY SALES & INTEGRATION Magazine.

MAGNASPHERE’s high security sensors are selected as one of the Top 30 Technology Innovations for 2012 by SECURITY SALES & INTEGRATION Magazine.
2013

MAGNASPHERE teams with CSI to launch the MSS-RFS series of top-performance, most secure, wireless contacts.

MAGNASPHERE teams with CSI to launch the MSS-RFS series of top-performance, most secure, wireless contacts.
2014

UL de-rates all Level 1 concealed contacts without removal tampers. MAGNASPHERE'S L2C series the ONLY High Security concealed contacts available in the industry.

UL de-rates all Level 1 concealed contacts without removal tampers. MAGNASPHERE'S L2C series the only High Security concealed contacts available in the industry.
Did You Know?
When World War I ended, an increase in crime followed. As a result, Americans became sensitive to security needs and were eager to find ways to protect themselves and their property. Additionally, many insurance companies began offering premium discounts to alarm subscribers. These events produced a consumer demand for alarm systems.
The first home security systems
During this time, homeowners may have subscribed to a service called door shakers— a group of night watchmen who would shake subscribers’ doors each night to ensure they were locked. More advanced users may have installed an alarm system that used electromagnetic contacts fastened to doors and windows, which were connected to a battery and bell. These systems were monitored by a central station that sent a guard to the residence when the alarm was triggered.