Nascom Recessed 3/4" Stubby Open Loop Door Switch N1178CTB/SWFB, Screw Terminal Contact for Steel/Wood Doors, Brown
Hidden contact, open-loop ready.
A recessed 3/4" stubby door switch wired open loop (normally open) for alarm zones that need that contact type. It mounts concealed in steel or wood doors and frames.

Some alarm zones need an open-loop contact.
Standard closed-loop sets will not suit zones or devices that expect a normally open contact. This switch is wired open loop for exactly that job.
Built for concealed door contacts
A short recessed body, simple wiring and sealed contacts for steel and wood doors.
Open-loop contact
Wired for open-loop alarm zones and devices that expect a normally open contact.

Standard gap
Rated standard gap between the switch and magnet.
Stubby 3/4" recessed body
The short body fits shallow mounting holes in steel or wood doors and frames.
Snap fit on steel
It snaps into the drilled hole on steel doors, so no glue is required.
Sealed contacts
The contacts are encapsulated and hermetically sealed inside the housing.
Everything you need to know.
| Brand | Nascom |
| Model | N1178CTB/SWFB |
| Product Type | Magnetic Contact |
| Contact Type | Open Loop |
| Standard Gap | 0.75" |
| Termination Style | Screw Terminal |
| Product Series | N1178C |
| Material | PP |
| Color | Brown |
| Depth | 0.80" |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Wire Leads | 12" 22 AWG |
Nascom Recessed 3/4" Stubby Open Loop Door Switch N1178CTB/SWFB, Screw Terminal Contact...
The Nascom N1178CTB/SWFB is a recessed 3/4" stubby door switch from the N1178C series wired for open-loop (normally open) operation. Unlike the standard closed-loop sets, it is intended for alarm zones or devices that require an open-loop contact. It mounts concealed in steel or wood doors and frames, uses screw terminals for wiring, and comes in brown.
Key Features
- Open-loop contact – Wired for open-loop alarm zones and devices that expect a normally open contact.
- Stubby 3/4" recessed design – The short body fits shallow mounting holes.
- Screw terminals – Zone wiring connects directly to the switch.
- Snap fit on steel – Snaps into the drilled hole on steel doors, so no glue is required.
- Encapsulated, hermetically sealed contacts – The switch contacts are encapsulated and hermetically sealed inside the housing for consistent operation.
- 0.75" standard gap – Rated standard gap of 0.75" between switch and magnet.
Specifications
- Brand: Nascom
- Model: N1178CTB/SWFB
- Series: N1178C
- Product Type: Magnetic contact switch
- Mounting: Recessed
- Recommended Use: Door
- Size: 3/4" recessed (stubby)
- Contact Configuration: N.O.
- Contact Type: Open loop
- Standard Gap: 0.75" (19.05 mm)
- Termination: Screw terminal
- Application: Commercial, industrial, residential
- Housing Material: Polypropylene
- Color: Brown
Typical Uses
- Open-loop alarm zones on entry doors
- Residential, commercial and industrial installations
- Steel and wood doors with shallow mounting depth
This listing is for the switch; please confirm whether a matching magnet is required for your installation, and verify the gap, hole size and open-loop compatibility with your alarm panel before installing.
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Nascom N1178CTB/SWFB, ready to order.
- Product Type: Magnetic Contact
- Contact Type: Open Loop
- Standard Gap: 0.75"
- Termination Style: Screw Terminal
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