NO NC type designed for use with alarm systems. Great for use in family and factory window, door. etc.Switch Type: NC means Normally Closed:When the magnet together, the circuit is conductive( light on ); when the magnet separate, the circuit is not conductive ( light off ). Switch Type: NO(normal open type), NO means Normally Open:when the magnet separate, the circuit is not conductive( light on );When the magnet together, the circuit is conductive ( light off ).