Weather-Resistant Microwave Touchless Actuator with White “WAVE TO OPEN” Text & Hand Symbol – Commercial Automatic Door Activation

The BEA 10MS09TL MS09 MAGIC SWITCH is a commercial-grade, touchless microwave activation device designed to operate compatible automatic doors without requiring physical contact with a conventional push plate.

Featuring 24.125 GHz microwave Doppler radar technology, the MS09 detects a hand or other moving object within an adjustable 4- to 24-inch sensing zone, providing a relay signal to the connected automatic door operator or access control system.

This model features a white faceplate with clearly visible “WAVE TO OPEN” text and a hand-wave symbol, helping pedestrians identify the intended activation point.

Its durable NEMA 4 / IP65-rated surface-mount enclosure is designed for demanding commercial and industrial environments, including properly installed indoor, outdoor, and washdown-area applications.

The BEA 10MS09TL operates on 12–24VAC or 12–24VDC, consumes less than 1.5 watts, and offers selectable momentary pulse and maintained toggle operating modes.

An integrated relay with normally open, normally closed, and common connections allows the switch to interface with compatible automatic door controllers.

Unlike a conventional mechanical push button, the MS09 uses microwave motion detection, eliminating the need to press a physical activation surface.

It is particularly useful for hospitals, healthcare facilities, pharmacies, clean rooms, food processing facilities, warehouses, commercial offices, and other entrances where reducing contact with door controls is desirable.

Important: This listing is for the BEA 10MS09TL with “WAVE TO OPEN” text and hand logo. The 10MS09L is the separate version featuring the hand-wave logo without text.

Key Features & Benefits

• Touchless Door Activation: Opens compatible automatic doors without pressing a physical button.

• 24.125 GHz Microwave Radar: Uses Doppler motion detection for consistent activation.

• 4–24" Adjustable Detection Range: Configure sensing distance for the intended installation.

• “WAVE TO OPEN” Faceplate: White faceplate with text and hand-wave symbol.

• NEMA 4 / IP65 Enclosure: Weather-resistant protection for demanding environments.

• Surface-Mount Design: Integrated housing eliminates the need for a separate mounting box in standard applications.

• Conduit Connection: Supports an appropriately sealed installation.

• Indoor & Outdoor Applications: Suitable for appropriately protected commercial installations.

• Washdown-Area Applications: Rugged housing for compatible washdown environments.

• Bidirectional Motion Detection: Responds to qualifying movement within the sensing field.

• Timed Pulse Mode: Provides a fixed 0.5-second relay pulse.

• Toggle Mode: First activation changes relay state; the next activation changes it back.

• Selectable LED Behavior: Configurable LED status using an internal DIP switch.

• 12–24V AC/DC Operation: Compatible with properly configured low-voltage control systems.

• Low Power Consumption: Less than 1.5 watts.

• Form C Relay Output: Normally open, normally closed, and common terminals.

• 1A Resistive Contact Rating: Suitable for compatible low-power control circuits.

• Compact Construction: Approximately 3.15" wide × 3.23" high × 2.165" deep.

• Reduced Surface Contact: Helps minimize repeated touching of shared door activation controls.

• Commercial Applications: Suitable for swing doors, sliding doors, industrial doors, and specialized access systems.

Touchless Microwave Door Activation

The BEA MS09 uses microwave Doppler radar to detect movement within its configured sensing zone.

When a user waves a hand in front of the device, the sensor detects the movement and changes the state of its relay output.

A compatible automatic door controller receives this signal and performs the programmed door-opening operation.

How It Works

1. A person approaches the automatic door.

2. The user waves a hand in front of the MS09 faceplate.

3. The microwave sensor detects movement within its adjustable field.

4. The output relay activates according to the selected operating mode.

5. The connected automatic door controller processes the activation signal.

The switch is designed to provide convenient touchless operation without replacing the automatic door's required control or safety functions.

Important: The MS09 is a motion-based activation device. It does not provide stationary-object presence detection or standalone pedestrian safety protection.

Adjustable 4–24 Inch Detection Range

The MS09 allows installers to adjust the sensing distance to suit the entrance.

Detection Range

• Minimum: 4 inches

• Maximum: 24 inches

• Detection mode: Bidirectional motion

• Adjustment method: Internal potentiometer

The adjustment allows technicians to position the detection zone for convenient hand activation while reducing unintended operation from nearby traffic.

Adjustment Directions

• Turn the potentiometer counterclockwise to decrease the range.

• Turn it clockwise to increase the range.

Actual sensing distance depends on object size, orientation, movement speed, and surrounding conditions.

Installation Benefit: A shorter range may be appropriate for busy corridors, while a longer range may improve access where users cannot comfortably reach a wall-mounted switch.

The final range should be tested with the intended users and equipment.

“WAVE TO OPEN” Text & Hand Symbol

The 10MS09TL includes a white faceplate with clear operating instructions.

The faceplate displays:

WAVE TO OPEN

A hand-wave symbol appears below the text to provide a visual indication of the touchless activation method.

Faceplate Benefits

• Clearly identifies the activation point

• Provides an intuitive instruction for pedestrians

• Helps reduce unnecessary contact with the switch

• Coordinates with commercial architectural finishes

• Appropriate for healthcare, retail, institutional, and office entrances

For a simplified appearance, BEA also offers the 10MS09L, which features the hand-wave symbol without the printed text.

NEMA 4 / IP65 Weather-Resistant Housing

The BEA MS09 features a rugged surface-mounted enclosure suitable for appropriately installed industrial and commercial environments.

The manufacturer's enclosure design supports:

• NEMA Type 4 environmental protection

• IP65 ingress protection

• Protection against dust ingress

• Protection against water jets within its rated conditions

• Outdoor commercial applications

• Selected industrial washdown environments

• Moisture-exposed service areas

The sensor incorporates a conduit-compatible cable entry to support an appropriately sealed installation.

Important: Maintaining the enclosure rating requires proper installation of the cable entry, mounting hardware, seals, and connections. The IP65 rating does not mean the switch is suitable for submersion or every chemical-cleaning environment.

Commercial Automatic Swing Door Applications

The BEA 10MS09TL can serve as a touchless activation input for compatible automatic swinging door operators.

Typical applications include:

• Low-energy automatic swing doors

• Commercial office entrances

• Healthcare facility doors

• Assisted living facilities

• Accessible entrances

• Interior automatic swing doors

• Institutional door systems

A user can activate the automatic door by moving a hand within the detection zone rather than pressing a conventional push plate.

Important: The operator, controller, and complete installation must support the intended activation arrangement. Required knowing-act controls and automatic door safety equipment must be evaluated separately.

Automatic Sliding Door Applications

The MS09 can also be used with compatible automatic sliding pedestrian door controllers.

Potential Applications

• Hospital sliding doors

• Pharmacy entrances

• Clean-room entrances

• Commercial storefront doors

• Interior office sliding doors

• Controlled access entrances

The MS09 provides an activation signal to the door controller.

It does not replace microwave approach sensors, infrared safety curtains, or other devices required for the specific automatic sliding-door installation.

Healthcare & Hygienic Environments

A primary benefit of the BEA 10MS09TL is its contact-free activation method.

Shared door controls in healthcare, food processing, and public buildings are handled repeatedly throughout the day.

The MS09 allows a person to request door activation without touching the switch.

Suitable Applications

• Hospitals

• Medical offices

• Pharmacies

• Clean rooms

• Food service areas

• Commercial kitchens

• Healthcare laboratories

• Institutional buildings

• Assisted living facilities

Touchless operation can reduce contact with shared controls, although it does not independently provide infection prevention or establish clean-room compliance.

Industrial & Washdown Applications

The IP65-rated enclosure allows the MS09 to be used in selected industrial locations where a conventional exposed switch may not be appropriate.

Potential Applications

• Food processing facilities

• Industrial washdown areas

• Warehouse access points

• Manufacturing facilities

• Production entrances

• Loading dock personnel doors

• Commercial service openings

The device can detect qualifying movement from a hand or another moving object within its configured 4–24" range.

Important: This is a short-range activation device. It should not be described as a long-range forklift approach detector or an industrial door safety sensor.

Timed Pulse & Toggle Operating Modes

The BEA 10MS09TL offers two operating modes selected using an internal DIP switch.

Timed Pulse Mode

In Timed Mode, qualifying movement activates the output relay for a fixed 0.5-second pulse.

This is the manufacturer's recommended mode for typical automatic door activation applications.

The pulse duration is not adjustable.

Toggle Mode

In Toggle Mode, the first qualifying detection changes the output relay state.

A subsequent detection changes it back.

The relay can remain in its activated state until another qualifying detection occurs.

Toggle mode may be useful for certain compatible switch-control applications.

Important: Toggle mode is not the same as a timed door activation pulse. Verify that the connected controller is designed for maintained relay operation before using this setting.

Adjustable LED Indicator Behavior

The MS09 allows installers to select how the indicator LED responds to detection.

The LED setting is configured using DIP Switch 2.

Available Configurations

• LED illuminated when the sensor is not detecting

• LED illuminated when movement is detected

This provides visible feedback during setup and normal operation.

The LED indicator helps technicians verify that the sensor is responding as expected.

12–24V AC/DC Electrical Operation

The BEA MS09 supports standard low-voltage commercial door control systems.

Electrical Specifications

Electrical Feature	Specification
AC Supply Voltage	12–24VAC ±10%
DC Supply Voltage	12–24VDC +30% / -10%
AC Frequency	50–60 Hz
Maximum Power Consumption	Less Than 1.5W
Output Type	Voltage-Free Changeover Relay
Relay Contacts	NO / NC / Common
Maximum Relay Voltage	60VDC / 125VAC
Maximum Relay Current	1A Resistive
Maximum Switching Power	30W DC / 60VA AC
Timed Pulse Output	Fixed 0.5 Seconds
Toggle Output	Maintained Until Next Detection

The sensor must be powered by an appropriately rated, SELV-compatible supply.

The relay is intended to communicate with a compatible door or access control input. It should not be used to power an automatic door motor directly.

Wiring & Control Connections

The MS09 installation guide identifies these terminal functions:

Terminal	Function	Manufacturer Wiring Reference
Power	12–24V AC/DC	Red
Power	12–24V AC/DC	Black
COM	Relay Common	White
NO	Normally Open	Green
NC	Normally Closed	Yellow

The manufacturer's technical specifications describe compatibility with standard four-conductor low-voltage cable, while the installation diagram provides five connection positions when both NO and NC are available.

Wiring Recommendation: Select the appropriate cable conductor count for the actual circuit and required relay contacts. Follow BEA's terminal diagram and the automatic door controller's installation instructions.

Cable Sold Separately: BEA does not identify a supplied field-wiring cable with the standard MS09.

Product Specifications

Specification	Details
Manufacturer	BEA Sensors / BEA Americas
Manufacturer Part Number	10MS09TL
Product Series	MS09 / MAGIC SWITCH
Product Type	Touchless Microwave Door Activation Switch
Faceplate	“WAVE TO OPEN” Text & Hand Logo
Faceplate Color	White
Mounting	Surface Mount
Sensing Technology	Microwave Doppler Radar
Radar Frequency	24.125 GHz
Detection Type	Motion
Detection Direction	Bidirectional
Adjustable Detection Distance	4–24 Inches
Detection Adjustment	Potentiometer
Operating Modes	Timed Pulse / Toggle
Timed Output	Fixed 0.5 Seconds
Toggle Output	Maintained Until Next Detection
LED Configuration	DIP-Switch Selectable
AC Supply Voltage	12–24VAC ±10%
DC Supply Voltage	12–24VDC +30% / -10%
Supply Frequency	50–60 Hz
Power Consumption	Less Than 1.5W
Output	Voltage-Free Changeover Relay
Relay Contacts	Normally Open / Normally Closed / Common
Maximum Contact Voltage	60VDC / 125VAC
Maximum Contact Current	1A Resistive
Maximum Switching Power	30W DC / 60VA AC
Radiated Power Density	Less Than 5 mW/cm²
Enclosure Protection	NEMA 4 / IP65
Housing Material	Polycarbonate
Cable Gland Material	ASA
Housing Color	White
Width	3.15"
Height	3.23"
Depth	2.165"
Manufacturer Product Weight	0.5 lbs
Operating Temperature	-4°F to 131°F
FCC ID	G9B-210161
Industry Canada ID	4680A-210161
Installation Wiring	Customer-Supplied
Package Quantity	1 Actuator Assembly

Dimensional Note: The dimensions above describe the installed actuator housing, not the shipping carton.

BEA MS09 Product Comparison

Model	Faceplate	Detection Range	Enclosure
10MS09TL	“WAVE TO OPEN” Text & Hand Logo	4–24"	NEMA 4 / IP65
10MS09L	Hand Logo Only	4–24"	NEMA 4 / IP65

Both models use the same MS09 sensing platform.

The primary ordering difference is the faceplate design.

Choose 10MS09TL when clear operating instructions and the hand-wave symbol are desired.

Choose 10MS09L when a hand-wave symbol without text is preferred.

Related BEA Accessories

Part Number	Description
10MS09L	MS09 Touchless Actuator – Hand Logo Only
10TD900TR	900 MHz Retrofit Transmitter
10RD900	900 MHz Receiver Module
10PS12-24	UL/ULC Listed Power Supply
10PS12-24D	Power Supply with Backup Circuit
10PSMDR2024	24VDC DIN-Rail Power Supply
10PSST242	24V 2A Plug-In Power Supply
10PSVR5T	Compatible Low-Voltage Power Accessory
10BOLLARD Series	Compatible Bollard Mounting Options

Wireless Note: The standard 10MS09TL should not be advertised as a complete wireless switch. The 900 MHz transmitter and receiver are separate components for an appropriately configured wireless application.

Recommended Commercial Applications

The BEA 10MS09TL is suitable for properly configured installations in:

• Hospitals and healthcare facilities

• Pharmacies

• Assisted living facilities

• Medical offices and clinics

• Clean rooms

• Food service facilities

• Commercial kitchens

• Manufacturing facilities

• Warehouse personnel entrances

• Industrial washdown areas

• Commercial office buildings

• Government buildings

• Schools and universities

• Retail stores

• Automatic swinging doors

• Automatic sliding doors

• Accessible commercial entrances

Installation & Ordering Considerations

Before ordering the BEA 10MS09TL, verify the following:

• Confirm manufacturer SKU 10MS09TL.

• Verify that the “WAVE TO OPEN” text and hand logo are required.

• Confirm the application needs touchless activation, not presence or safety sensing.

• Verify that the controller accepts a dry-contact activation input.

• Confirm 12–24VAC or 12–24VDC power availability.

• Select the appropriate NO or NC relay connection.

• Determine the required cable conductor count.

• Provide the necessary field wiring.

• Install conduit and sealing components before mounting the switch.

• Select an installation location outside the door's swing path.

• Secure the housing to an appropriate mounting surface.

• Maintain the enclosure's environmental protection.

• Set the detection range between 4 and 24 inches.

• Select timed or toggle operation.

• Configure the indicator LED.

• Test activation with the intended users.

• Verify the door controller responds correctly.

• Perform the required complete automatic door safety inspection.

Safety Notice: The MS09 is an activation device. It does not replace mandatory automatic door safety sensors, monitored entrapment protection, manual release equipment, or other required safety features.

Standard Package Information

The BEA MS09 installation guide identifies the following main assembly components:

• (1) BEA MS09 Microwave Motion Sensor

• (1) “WAVE TO OPEN” Text & Hand Logo Faceplate

• (1) Electrical Connector

• (1) Surface-Mount Housing

Generally Required Separately

• Field-wiring cable

• Compatible low-voltage power source

• Appropriate conduit and installation fittings

• Automatic door operator or access control equipment

• Additional required safety devices

• Optional wireless transmitter and receiver

• Optional mounting accessories

Confirm any loose fasteners and printed documentation supplied with the current distributor package before advertising them as included.

Why Choose the BEA 10MS09TL?

The BEA 10MS09TL MS09 MAGIC SWITCH delivers convenient, contact-free activation for commercial automatic doors in demanding indoor and outdoor environments.

Featuring 24.125 GHz microwave sensing, an adjustable 4–24-inch activation range, NEMA 4 / IP65 protection, selectable pulse or toggle operation, and a clearly labeled “WAVE TO OPEN” faceplate, this switch provides a practical alternative to traditional mechanical push plates.

For healthcare facilities, commercial building owners, automatic door technicians, and industrial maintenance departments, the BEA MS09 offers reliable touchless control and straightforward integration with compatible automatic door systems.