Genie 38013R Series III Dry Contact Adapter
Series III Dry Contact Adapter for external device integration. The Dry Contact Adapter (part number Genie 38013R) is compatible with All Genie Series III garage door openers, All Overhead Door Series III garage door openers, Series III openers identified by gray wall console with black buttons and other systems. Key attributes include: Enables dry-contact on/off switching devices to interface with Genie and Overhead Door Series III garage door openers.
Key Features
- Enables dry-contact on/off switching devices to interface with Genie and Overhead Door Series III garage door openers
- SWITCH terminals accept input from external devices; OPENER terminals connect directly to the Series III powerhead
- Required accessory for Aladdin Connect smart home integration on Series III openers
- Compatible with a wide range of external devices including alarm panels, key switches, relays, doorbell switches, and smart home controllers
- Supports both NO and NC dry-contact configurations via on/off switching
- Plug-and-play converter design specific to Series III platform (gray wall console with black buttons)
Compatibility Guide
- All Genie Series III garage door openers
- All Overhead Door Series III garage door openers
- Series III openers identified by gray wall console with black buttons
- Aladdin Connect smart home integration
- Alarm panels
- Smart home controllers
- Key switches
- Relays
- Doorbell switches
- Light controls
- Buzzers
- Third-party access control devices
Professional Specs
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Model | Genie 38013R |
| Item Type | Dry Contact Adapter |
| Contact Configuration | Dry contact (NO/NC via on/off switching); SWITCH terminals accept input from external device, OPENER terminals connect to Series III powerhead |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why do I need the Genie 38013R adapter for my Series III opener?
A: The 38013R is required when you need to connect a dry-contact device - such as an alarm panel, key switch, smart home controller, or relay - to a Genie or Overhead Door Series III opener. Series III openers do not natively accept a standard dry-contact closure, so this adapter converts that signal into a compatible input the powerhead can process.
Q: How do I know if my Genie opener is a Series III model compatible with the 38013R?
A: You can identify a Series III opener by its gray wall console with black buttons. If your opener uses that style of wall console, the 38013R is the correct dry contact adapter for your system.
Q: Is the 38013R required for Aladdin Connect installation on a Series III opener?
A: Yes. The 38013R is specifically listed as a required accessory for integrating the Aladdin Connect smart home kit with Series III openers. Without it, the Aladdin Connect module cannot properly trigger the Series III powerhead.
Q: How do I wire the 38013R adapter?
A: Wire the external device (alarm panel, key switch, relay, etc.) to the SWITCH terminals on the 38013R, then wire the OPENER terminals on the adapter to the corresponding terminals on the Series III powerhead. The adapter translates the dry-contact on/off signal into the appropriate command for the opener.
Q: Does the 38013R work with Overhead Door branded openers as well as Genie branded openers?
A: The 38013R supports both Genie-brand and Overhead Door-brand Series III openers, since Overhead Door Corporation and Genie share the same Series III platform. Verify your wall console is the gray console with black buttons to confirm compatibility.
