The sensor is a battery-powered device, which is in sleeping state unless an action is detected. After a programmable sleeping time the device wakes up and sends a status information. After this the unit goes back to sleeping modus. Batteries can be changed without unscrewing the device from the door or frame. The unit will give a visual warning on the device and sends a warning to the Z-Wave controller, when batteries need to be replaced. The unit offers a tampering control and sends an alarm message when tampered.<br /> The device needs to be included into a Z-Wave network by a remote control or any other Z- Wave controller. For configuration of certain behaviour a static controller such as a PC with home automation software or a gateway is required.</p>">