Commercial Header-Mounted Safety Sensor with Adjustable Detection Patterns, Door Position Monitoring Compatibility & LED Status Indication

The BEA 10BODYGUARDT BODYGUARD-T Overhead Presence Sensor is a commercial-grade automatic door safety sensor designed to detect pedestrians within the doorway and swing-path detection area.

Using active infrared presence detection technology, the BODYGUARD-T helps protect pedestrians by preventing a closed automatic door from opening or an open automatic door from closing when someone is detected in the designated safety zone, when properly integrated with a compatible door control system.

Designed for professional automatic door installations, the BEA BODYGUARD-T provides adjustable detection fields, configurable door-open and door-closed sensing patterns, and internally monitored operation with external monitoring capability.

The sensor features a durable black anodized aluminum housing, low-profile overhead mounting design, visible LED indication, and flexible 12–24V AC/DC operation.

The 10BODYGUARDT can be used in compatible single-swing, simultaneous-pair, dual-egress, and folding automatic door systems, with the appropriate interface or lockout equipment as required.

Whether replacing a worn automatic door safety sensor or upgrading a commercial pedestrian entrance, the BEA 10BODYGUARDT offers dependable overhead presence detection and flexible installation for professional automatic door systems.

Important: The BODYGUARD-T is a presence safety sensor, not a conventional motion activation sensor. Its primary function is to detect people within the designated safety field and communicate that condition to the automatic door control system.

Key Features & Benefits

• Active Infrared Technology: Detects pedestrian presence within an adjustable overhead sensing field.

• Automatic Door Safety: Helps prevent unsafe door movement when a person occupies the protected zone.

• Overhead Header Mounting: Low-profile installation above the doorway on the swing side.

• Adjustable Detection Patterns: Independently adjustable sensing patterns for open- and closed-door conditions.

• Pattern Width Adjustment: Configurable detection-field width to match the opening.

• Pattern Depth Adjustment: Allows adjustment of coverage within the door threshold area.

• Sensitivity Adjustment: Configurable sensor response for different installation conditions.

• Internal Monitoring: Sensor incorporates internal monitoring and supports external monitoring with compatible controls.

• LED Status Indication: Visible indication useful for setup and troubleshooting.

• Remote Programming: Compatible with the BEA 10REMOTE universal remote control.

• 12–24V AC/DC Operation: Supports compatible low-voltage automatic door controllers.

• Adjustable Relay Hold Time: Configurable from 0.5 to 9 seconds.

• Maximum 9-Foot Mounting Height: Recommended installation range of 6'6" to 8'0".

• Black Anodized Aluminum Housing: Durable commercial architectural finish.

• Commercial Automatic Door Compatibility: Suitable for properly configured swinging and folding door systems.

Active Infrared Presence Detection

The BEA BODYGUARD-T uses active infrared sensing technology to detect people within the programmed detection area.

Unlike a typical motion sensor that primarily responds to movement, a presence sensor is designed to recognize occupancy within its sensing field, including a person who remains relatively stationary.

This is particularly important at automatic pedestrian doors where people may stop, pause, or move slowly through the doorway.

Presence Detection Benefits

• Detects people occupying the designated sensing zone

• Helps prevent unwanted automatic door movement

• Supports pedestrian protection at commercial entrances

• Useful for automatic swinging and folding door systems

• Supports adjustable detection patterns

• Integrates with compatible automatic door safety controls

The sensor must be properly positioned and programmed to achieve the required coverage.

Automatic Door Threshold Protection

The BEA 10BODYGUARDT is specifically designed to provide overhead presence detection at pedestrian automatic doors.

When the door is open, the sensor can extend its detection coverage through the threshold area to help protect occupants passing through the opening.

When the door is closed, the detection pattern can be configured to help prevent the automatic door from opening into an occupied safety zone.

Typical Safety Functions

• Detect pedestrians near the automatic door

• Help inhibit opening when someone is in a protected swing-path area

• Help inhibit closing when someone occupies the threshold

• Support automatic door safety logic

• Reduce unintended door movement in occupied sensing areas

Important: Actual door stopping, opening inhibition, and closing inhibition depend on the compatible door controller, interface equipment, and complete installed safety system.

Independently Adjustable Door-Open and Door-Closed Patterns

A major advantage of the BODYGUARD-T is its ability to use separate sensing configurations for the door-open and door-closed states.

With the appropriate door control interface, installers can configure the sensor's detection characteristics for each door position.

Adjustable Detection Parameters

• Pattern width

• Pattern depth

• Detection sensitivity

• Relay hold time

• Sensor response and operating settings

These adjustments help installers position the sensing field around the protected doorway while minimizing unwanted detection outside the intended zone.

For example, the detection pattern can be configured differently when the door is fully closed versus fully open.

Installation Note: Door-position-specific detection requires proper communication with the compatible automatic door control or interface module.

Compatible Automatic Door Configurations

The BEA BODYGUARD-T is designed for several commercial automatic pedestrian door arrangements.

Single Swing Automatic Doors

Suitable for properly configured single-leaf automatic swinging doors requiring overhead presence detection.

Simultaneous Pairs

Can be incorporated into compatible automatic paired-swing door installations with the appropriate control and interface equipment.

Dual Egress Doors

Suitable for certain dual-egress automatic door arrangements when configured with the appropriate interface or lockout controls.

Folding Automatic Doors

Can be used in compatible folding-door applications requiring overhead pedestrian presence monitoring.

Important: Compatibility with a specific automatic door operator is not determined by door style alone. Verify the controller, monitoring arrangement, interface module, and available electrical connections before ordering.

Adjustable Installation Angle

The BODYGUARD-T offers mechanical mounting-angle adjustment to help installers position the infrared detection field.

Without BEA BODYMOUNT

• 5° mounting angle

• 10° mounting angle

• Factory default setting: 5°

With BEA 10BODYMNT Spacer

• 0° mounting angle

• 5° mounting angle

• 10° mounting angle

The optional BODYMOUNT accessory is particularly useful when the sensing field requires repositioning due to nearby automatic door safety hardware or the doorway configuration.

Internally Monitored Sensor with External Monitoring Capability

The BEA 10BODYGUARDT incorporates internal monitoring and is capable of external monitoring when connected to a compatible automatic door controller.

Monitoring helps the automatic door system verify the sensor's operation according to the supported control arrangement.

Monitoring Features

• Internal sensor monitoring

• External monitoring capability

• Compatible door control monitoring input

• Supports professional automatic door safety configurations

• LED feedback for setup and troubleshooting

Important Compatibility Requirement: BEA specifies that when the BODYGUARD-T is used with certain unmonitored door controls supplying AC voltage or unfiltered DC voltage, the BEA Rectifier Module, Part # 20.5411, is required to disable the monitoring function.

Always verify the correct monitoring and wiring arrangement for the installed automatic door controller.

LED Status Indicator

The BODYGUARD-T includes a visible LED indicator that assists technicians with monitoring sensor operation.

The LED provides useful feedback during:

• Initial installation

• Sensor programming

• Detection-field adjustment

• Monitoring configuration

• Troubleshooting

• Automatic door system maintenance

The exact LED colors and flashing patterns should be interpreted according to BEA's BODYGUARD-T installation guide.

Remote Control Programming

The BEA 10BODYGUARDT can be programmed using the manufacturer's compatible universal remote control.

The BEA 10REMOTE allows technicians to configure sensor settings without extensive mechanical adjustment.

Remote-Controlled Settings Include

• Detection sensitivity

• Pattern width

• Pattern depth

• Relay hold time

• Operating configuration

• Additional supported sensor parameters

The sensor also provides certain manual adjustment capabilities, but the remote control is recommended for convenient and complete configuration.

Remote Control Sold Separately: The BEA 10REMOTE should be ordered separately unless it is specifically included in an installation package.

12–24V AC/DC Electrical Operation

The BEA BODYGUARD-T supports common low-voltage automatic door control systems.

Electrical Specifications

• Input voltage: 12–24 VAC/VDC

• Voltage tolerance: ±10%

• AC frequency: 50–60 Hz

• Maximum relay contact voltage: 60VDC / 125VAC

• Maximum relay contact current: 1 A

• Maximum relay switching power: 30W DC / 60VA AC

• Adjustable relay hold time: 0.5–9 seconds

• Manufacturer cable length: 4 feet

Important: The relay contact ratings describe the sensor's output switching capacity, not the electrical power required to operate the sensor.

Follow BEA's wiring instructions and the compatible door controller's electrical specifications.

Durable Black Anodized Aluminum Housing

The BEA 10BODYGUARDT features a low-profile housing made from aluminum and ABS plastic.

The black anodized aluminum finish provides a professional appearance that coordinates with commercial automatic entrance systems.

Construction Features

• Black anodized aluminum housing

• ABS plastic components

• Low-profile rectangular design

• Overhead header-mounted configuration

• Integrated detection optics

• LED indication

• Adjustable sensing arrangement

• Commercial-grade electronic construction

Product Specifications

Dimensional Note: The 12" × 2" × 2" dimensions describe the sensor, not its shipping carton.

Compatible BEA Accessories

Accessory Note: Lockout modules and monitored controller arrangements must be selected according to the actual operator's requirements. Not every interface or lockout module supports every monitoring configuration.

Recommended Commercial Applications

The BEA 10BODYGUARDT is suitable for compatible automatic pedestrian entrances in:

• Hospitals and healthcare facilities

• Assisted living and senior care facilities

• Commercial office buildings

• Retail stores and shopping malls

• Airports and transportation facilities

• Government buildings

• Schools and universities

• Hotels and hospitality facilities

• Institutional buildings

• Commercial automatic swing doors

• Automatic folding door systems

• Commercial entrance modernization projects

• Automatic door repair and maintenance work

Installation & Ordering Considerations

Before purchasing the BEA 10BODYGUARDT, verify the existing automatic door installation and controller requirements.

Installation Checklist

• Confirm manufacturer part number 10BODYGUARDT.

• Verify that overhead presence sensing is required.

• Confirm the automatic door type and operating configuration.

• Check compatibility with the existing automatic door controller.

• Determine whether external monitoring is required.

• Verify the available 12–24V AC/DC power source.

• Confirm header mounting space and installation height.

• Position the sensor on the correct side of the opening.

• Verify whether the 10BODYMNT mounting spacer is needed.

• Determine whether a compatible lockout/interface module is required.

• Confirm monitoring compatibility before wiring.

• Use the BEA remote control or approved adjustment procedure.

• Program separate open-door and closed-door detection patterns as required.

• Test the complete detection field with the door in all required positions.

• Follow the manufacturer's installation instructions.

• Have the completed automatic door safety system tested by a qualified automatic door technician.

Safety Notice: The BODYGUARD-T is one component of an automatic door safety system. Correct performance depends on the controller, other installed sensors, wiring, monitoring configuration, and complete door safety setup.

Package Information

Product Configuration

• BEA 10BODYGUARDT BODYGUARD-T Overhead Presence Sensor

• Black Anodized Aluminum Housing

• Active Infrared Detection System

• Integrated LED Indicator

• Manufacturer-Designated Electrical Cable

Additional Accessories May Be Required

• BEA 10REMOTE programming remote

• BEA 10BODYMNT mounting spacer

• Appropriate automatic door interface or lockout module

• BEA 10BGQD quick disconnect harness

• Compatible power supply

• Sensor mounting or retrofit accessories

Confirm the exact installation hardware and cable connectors included with current supplier inventory before ordering.

Why Choose the BEA 10BODYGUARDT?

The BEA 10BODYGUARDT BODYGUARD-T Overhead Presence Sensor provides reliable active infrared presence detection for commercial automatic pedestrian doors.

Featuring independently adjustable sensing patterns, internal monitoring, external monitoring capability, remote programming, and flexible 12–24V AC/DC operation, this sensor is designed to support safe and dependable automatic door performance.

Whether servicing an existing automatic entrance or upgrading a commercial swing-door safety system, the BEA BODYGUARD-T offers a professional solution for protecting pedestrians within the automatic door threshold and swing-path detection area.