ERA-UTX Installation Guide: Push Button and Door Contact Mounting Instructions
Step-by-step instructions for mounting your ERA-UTX as a push button or door/window contact.
Published December 14, 2022
The ERA-UTX transmitter offers dual functionality as both a push button alert and a door/window contact sensor. This guide covers the physical mounting process for both configurations. Note: If you're only using the push button feature, you won't need the magnetic contact component.
Push Button Installation
Required Materials
- ERA-UTX transmitter unit
- Mounting bracket
- Two mounting screws (included)
- Silicon grommets for outdoor installation
- Power drill
Mounting Steps
- Bracket installation: position bracket with arrow pointing upward, mark drill holes, secure using provided screws
- Weatherproofing (outdoor): insert grey silicon grommets, ensure complete coverage of screw holes
- Final assembly: align transmitter with bracket, slide unit downward until secure


Door/Window Contact Installation
Positioning Guidelines
- Maximum gap: 1/2 inch between transmitter and magnetic contact
- Align components for proper magnetic connection

Installation Process
- Magnetic contact installation: mark screw positions, drill pilot holes, secure with provided screws, attach cover plate
- Transmitter mounting: position bracket with arrow up, install mounting screws, add weather protection, slide transmitter onto bracket

Weather Protection Tips
- Always use silicon grommets for outdoor installations
- Verify complete sealing of all screw holes
- Position unit to minimize direct weather exposure
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