Potter AMS-21 Series 3/8" Recessed Magnetic Contact AMS-21-W, 5/8" Gap, White
Know when it opens.
A wired, recessed magnetic contact that sits hidden in a door or window frame and tells your alarm system when the opening is no longer closed. It is UL listed and has a 5/8" operating gap.

An alarm can't protect an opening it can't sense.
Intrusion detection starts at the door or window. A concealed contact reports each opening to the system without a bulky switch showing on the frame.
Built for hidden door protection
The AMS-21 Series is designed for clean, easy installation on standard openings.
Concealed contact
The recessed design gives a clean appearance, with the contact tucked into the opening.

Operating gap
The maximum distance between switch and magnet at which the contact still reads closed.
UL listed
Third-party safety listing for use in listed systems.
Alnico 5 magnet
Alnico 5 magnets hold their strength over time for reliable switching.
Many opening types
Suitable for man doors, sliding doors, and windows.
Everything you need to know.
| Brand | Potter |
| Model | AMS-21 |
| Contact Form | Form A |
| Contact Type | NO (Normally Open) |
| Operating Gap | 5/8" |
| Standard Gap | 0.6" |
| Contact Rating | 10VA |
| Max Carry Current | 1.0 Amp |
| Breakdown Voltage | 200VDC |
| Mounting Method | Press Fit/Flange |
| Length | 24.0" |
| Country of Origin | KR |
Potter AMS-21 Series 3/8" Recessed Magnetic Contact AMS-21-W, 5/8" Gap, White
The Potter AMS-21-W is a magnetic contact from Potter Electric Signal: AMS-21-W AMS-21 Series 3/8" Recessed Magnetic Contact, White (4350144). It belongs to Potter's AMS-21 series. It is intended for security and fire-alarm installers, integrators and facility maintenance teams who need a genuine Potter part.
Key Features
- UL listed – Third-party safety listing for use in listed systems.
- Alnico 5 magnet – Alnico 5 magnets hold their strength over time for reliable switching.
- Available in white, brown, gray, or ivory
- 5/8” operating gap – The operating gap is the maximum distance between switch and magnet at which the contact still reads closed.
- Contact rating 10VA
- Contact Type: Form A N.O.
- Max Carry Current 1.0 Amp
- Breakdown Voltage 200VDC
- Operating Gap 5/8 – The operating gap is the maximum distance between switch and magnet at which the contact still reads closed.
- Mounting Method: Press Fit/Flange
Specifications
- Brand: Potter
- Model: AMS-21-W
- Product Series: AMS-21
- Product Type: Magnetic Contact
- Connectivity Technology: Wired
- Contact Configuration: N.O.
- Mounting Type: Press Fit
- Color: White
- Additional Information: UL listed; 5/8" operating gap; Alnico 5 magnet
Typical Uses
- Door and window intrusion detection
- Commercial and residential burglar alarm systems
Please confirm the model, ratings and compatibility with your panel or system documentation before ordering, and install according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes.
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Potter AMS-21, ready to order.
- Contact Form: Form A
- Contact Type: NO (Normally Open)
- Operating Gap: 5/8"
- Standard Gap: 0.6"
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