When used, for example, in an hotel room the door-contact alarm can be used to set off an alarm if someone tries to enter the room. Simply place the metal plates between the closed door and frame and set the alarm. If the door opens, the metal plates are separated and the alarm is triggered.
Also used as a luggage alarm or shopping trolley alarm; attach one end to your luggage and the other end to your belt or your bag or shopping trolley. If your luggage is pulled away from you the pin will come out of the sensor and activate the alarm.