Glass Break Detectors Sensors

Glass break detectors activate when they hear the sound frequency of glass flexing before it breaks, and the glass breaking when it finally shatters. Glass break detectors, a few years ago were famous for setting off false alarms when someone did something as innocuous as dropping a metal baking sheet on the floor. Today's glass break detectors contain sound processing technology that only sets the detectors off if the actual sound of flexing, breaking glass is detected. Most glass break detectors listen for the breaking glass up to a 25-foot radius and will not listen through closed doors or walls. They can either be ceiling-mounted or wall-mounted.

When selecting a glass break, most share similar technology, so the choice becomes mostly about aesthetics and mounting style. We offer 2 surface-mount glass break sensors you can select from, a flush-mount model, a recessed flush-mount model and one combination ceiling motion and glass break combo. The wiring for your glass break may determine which model would be your ideal option. For example, if your wiring is run to a single gang box, the standard flush-mount style would be optimal for covering the box. 

For surface-mount options, we have models from both Honeywell and DSC. The Honeywell FG1625 offers a more rounded appearance, but is easily the largest of the glass breaks we offer, which will make it stand out more than the rest. The FG1625 is able to detect glass breaking up to 25ft and covers all standard use glass types. The DSC AC100, on the other hand, has a more angular appearance and is relatively small for a surface-mount style sensor. It is able to detect breakage in the most common types of glass you'll find, such as plate, tempered, wired, and laminate up to 25 ft. 

For the flush-mount model, we have the Honeywell FG1625F, which has the same built-in detection features as the FG1625; however, it is designed to blend in more seamlessly. As mentioned above, the FG1625F works well for covering single-gang electrical boxes when they are used for pre-wiring.  The recessed flush-mount model, the Honeywell FG1625RFM offers the most discreet profile out of all the glass breaks we carry. The visible portion of the sensor only spans a 2.5in diameter, and goes mostly unnoticed on your walls. As with the rest of the Honeywell glass breaks, the FG1625RFM covers all standard glass types up to 25ft. 

The last model we offer, the DSC BV500GB, is a ceiling-mount motion sensor and glass break combo. The BV500GB can be mounted on ceilings between 8 and 12ft tall. The motion detection range on the BV500GB ranges between 24-40ft depending on the height at which it is mounted. The glass break detection, similar to the others, offers a max range of 25ft, and covers plate, tempered, wired, and laminate glass types.