Commercial Sliding Door Activation & Safety Sensor with 96 Infrared Detection Spots, ULTI-SHIELD Technology, ULTI-SYNC, LCD Programming, Motion Tracking and External Monitoring

The BEA 10ULTIMO ULTIMO Automatic Sliding Door Sensor is an advanced dual-technology activation and safety sensor designed for commercial automatic sliding pedestrian doors.

Combining 24.150 GHz microwave Doppler radar with three high-density active infrared safety curtains, the ULTIMO provides motion activation and pedestrian presence detection in one sensor assembly.

The microwave radar field detects qualifying movement as pedestrians approach the automatic entrance, while the active infrared curtains monitor designated areas near the doorway to help detect people and objects that remain within the protected sensing field.

Unlike standard dual-technology sliding door sensors with two infrared curtains, the BEA ULTIMO features three adjustable infrared curtains, each containing up to 32 detection spots, providing a maximum of 96 infrared detection spots.

The ULTIMO incorporates BEA's ULTI-SHIELD technology, designed to provide uniform infrared sensitivity while supporting flexible safety curtain placement.

Installers can configure the infrared detection system for extended coverage in front of the moving door panels or enhanced presence detection through the doorway threshold.

BEA's ULTI-SYNC technology automatically synchronizes infrared sensing between compatible sensors, helping reduce interference when safety fields overlap in automatic sliding door installations.

The ULTIMO also features Motion Tracking Functionality (MTF), allowing the microwave activation field to respond more effectively to slow-moving or hesitant pedestrian traffic.

A built-in LCD programming interface simplifies field adjustments, diagnostics, and installation. Additional features include visible red infrared alignment spots, adjustable radar detection patterns, external monitoring capability, and an IP54-rated housing.

Operating on 12–24VAC or 12–30VDC, the BEA 10ULTIMO supports mounting heights from 6 feet 6 inches to 11 feet 6 inches, making it suitable for a wide range of commercial automatic sliding pedestrian entrances.

The ULTIMO is especially well suited for hospitals, healthcare facilities, hotels, airports, retail stores, shopping malls, office buildings, and other high-traffic commercial entrances.

Important: The 10ULTIMO combines microwave motion activation and active infrared presence detection. It is a complete sensor assembly, not a replacement cover, a presence-only sensor, or an automatic door operator.

Key Features & Benefits

• Dual-Technology Detection: Combines microwave motion activation and active infrared presence sensing.

• Three Infrared Safety Curtains: Provides flexible sensing in front of the door panels and through the doorway threshold.

• Up to 96 Detection Spots: Three curtains with up to 32 infrared spots each.

• ULTI-SHIELD Technology: Supports uniform sensitivity and adjustable infrared curtain positioning.

• ULTI-SYNC Technology: Automatically synchronizes infrared curtains between compatible sensors.

• Extended Safety Configuration: Provides deeper and broader infrared coverage in front of the door panels.

• Enhanced Safety Configuration: Supports threshold-oriented sensing for continued presence detection during designated door operating stages.

• Motion Tracking Functionality: Helps manage slow-moving or hesitant pedestrians.

• 24.150 GHz Microwave Radar: Provides automatic door activation when qualifying motion is detected.

• Adjustable Radar Field: Configure field shape, size, and antenna angle.

• Bidirectional and Unidirectional Detection: Supports different pedestrian traffic patterns.

• Five Infrared Width Settings: Configure the safety field for narrow and wide door packages.

• Visible Red Alignment Spots: Assist technicians with accurate infrared curtain positioning.

• LCD Programming: Menu-driven adjustments and diagnostic information.

• Spotview Diagnostics: Helps identify infrared detection activity.

• Energy View Diagnostics: Assists with evaluating infrared detection performance.

• External Monitoring Capability: Supports compatible automatic door controller testing.

• Electromechanical Activation Relay: Provides a configurable opening signal.

• Solid-State Safety Output: Provides a separate infrared safety signal.

• Adjustable Mounting Height: 6'6"–11'6".

• 12–24VAC / 12–30VDC Operation: Compatible with appropriately rated automatic door systems.

• Low Power Consumption: Less than 3.2 watts.

• IP54 Environmental Rating: Suitable for appropriately installed commercial entrances.

• 10-Foot Connection Harness: Manufacturer part number 20.5349.

• Professional Commercial Applications: Ideal for high-traffic sliding pedestrian door systems.

Dual-Technology Motion & Presence Detection

The BEA 10ULTIMO combines two different sensing technologies to perform separate automatic door functions.

Microwave Radar – Door Activation

The microwave detection field monitors qualifying movement as pedestrians approach the entrance.

When motion is detected, the sensor sends the appropriate activation signal to the automatic door controller.

The connected operator can then open the sliding door according to its programmed operating sequence.

Radar Activation Features

• 24.150 GHz microwave Doppler radar

• Minimum detectable movement speed of approximately 2 inches per second

• Adjustable radar field size

• Wide or narrow detection pattern

• Adjustable radar antenna angle

• Bidirectional and unidirectional detection

• Motion Tracking Functionality

Active Infrared – Presence Safety

The active infrared detection system monitors designated pedestrian safety areas near the moving sliding door panels and threshold.

Unlike microwave motion detection, active infrared presence sensing can maintain detection while a qualifying person or object remains stationary within the configured field.

Presence Detection Features

• Three active infrared curtains

• Up to 32 detection spots per curtain

• Up to 96 total infrared spots

• Typical 2" × 2" detection spots

• Adjustable curtain width and angle

• Background analysis

• External monitoring capability

Important: The sensor provides activation and safety signals to the door controller. The operator performs the actual opening, holding, reopening, or closing-inhibition functions.

Three High-Density Infrared Safety Curtains

The ULTIMO features three independently positioned infrared safety curtains designed to protect specified areas near an automatic sliding pedestrian entrance.

Each curtain incorporates up to 32 detection spots, providing a maximum of 96 spots across the complete detection system.

Infrared Specifications

Feature	Specification
Infrared Technology	Active Infrared with Background Analysis
Number of Curtains	3
Maximum Spots per Curtain	32
Maximum Total Spots	96
Typical Spot Size	2" × 2"
Infrared Angle Adjustment	-3° to +11°
Typical Response Time	Less Than 200ms
Maximum Response Time	500ms

The infrared field can be adjusted to meet the intended opening geometry.

Benefits of Three Curtains

• Additional flexibility compared with two-curtain systems

• Wider and deeper detection configurations

• Adjustable threshold coverage

• Improved field-positioning options

• Supports single- and dual-slide door applications

• Helps detect qualifying people and objects near moving door panels

Actual detection performance depends on the mounting height, selected settings, door geometry, floor characteristics, and controller configuration.

ULTI-SHIELD Technology

BEA's ULTI-SHIELD technology is designed to provide uniform sensitivity across the ULTIMO's infrared safety curtains.

This enables flexible positioning of the detection field without sacrificing the intended infrared detection performance.

ULTI-SHIELD Benefits

• Supports uniform infrared curtain sensitivity

• Provides flexible safety-field positioning

• Supports extended and enhanced safety configurations

• Helps reduce sensitivity to certain environmental disturbances

• Allows adaptation to different automatic sliding door packages

ULTI-SHIELD provides additional flexibility during installation, especially where the doorway geometry requires the sensing curtains to be positioned differently from a conventional arrangement.

Important: The sensor must still be properly adjusted and field-tested. No sensing system guarantees detection of every object under every condition.

Extended Safety Configuration

The ULTIMO can be configured for extended safety coverage.

In this arrangement, the infrared curtains provide additional sensing depth and breadth in front of the moving automatic sliding door panels.

Extended Safety Applications

• High-traffic commercial entrances

• Wide automatic sliding door packages

• Hospital entrances

• Retail storefronts

• Shopping mall entrances

• Other applications requiring additional infrared detection coverage in front of the door

The exact curtain arrangement is selected according to the door's design and applicable safety requirements.

Enhanced Safety – Threshold Detection

The ULTIMO also supports an enhanced safety configuration.

This allows the innermost infrared curtain to be positioned through the door threshold to support presence detection in the doorway.

Threshold Detection Benefits

• Provides sensing within the pedestrian passage

• Supports continued presence detection while the door is fully open

• Supports specified detection during portions of the closing cycle

• Helps recognize qualifying pedestrians remaining in the opening

• Provides additional safety-field positioning flexibility

The manufacturer's installation guide requires careful positioning of the threshold curtain relative to the moving door panels.

Important: Enhanced safety configuration is not a substitute for correct sensor quantity, controller compatibility, or complete automatic door safety testing.

ULTI-SYNC – Automatic Infrared Synchronization

The BEA ULTIMO incorporates ULTI-SYNC, an automatic infrared synchronization feature intended to reduce interference between sensors.

When two or more compatible infrared sensors operate near one another, their sensing fields may overlap.

Without proper synchronization, overlapping infrared fields can create unwanted interactions.

ULTI-SYNC Benefits

• Automatically manages infrared field synchronization

• Helps reduce sensor-to-sensor interference

• Supports paired-sensor sliding door installations

• Simplifies certain retrofit applications

• Provides synchronization status through the sensor interface

• Helps technicians troubleshoot overlapping detection fields

The manufacturer documents synchronization arrangements for ULTIMO sensors and selected other BEA sliding door sensors.

Retrofit Note: Mixed-sensor installations must be checked against BEA's current ULTI-SYNC application instructions. Do not assume every sensor brand or generation will synchronize without additional configuration.

Motion Tracking Functionality – MTF

The ULTIMO includes Motion Tracking Functionality, a radar detection option intended for applications with slow or hesitant pedestrian traffic.

BEA specifically identifies healthcare and nursing-home environments as potential applications.

MTF Benefits

• Helps recognize certain slow pedestrian movements

• Supports more consistent activation behavior

• Can reduce repeated unnecessary opening and closing cycles

• Helps improve entrance operation for pedestrians moving slowly

• Provides additional flexibility beyond basic directional detection

This setting is especially useful when pedestrians may slow down or hesitate while approaching an automatic sliding entrance.

Adjustable Radar Detection Modes

The microwave radar can be programmed for different pedestrian traffic patterns.

Bidirectional Detection

Detects qualifying motion toward or away from the sensor.

Unidirectional Detection

Focuses on qualifying motion toward the doorway, helping reduce unnecessary activation from departing traffic.

Motion Tracking Functionality

Provides additional behavior for slow-moving or hesitant traffic.

The installer can also select a wide or narrow radar pattern and adjust the antenna angle to match the intended approach area.

The manufacturer identifies a typical radar angle adjustment from 0° to 45°, with a factory default of approximately 25°.

Five Infrared Detection Width Settings

The ULTIMO provides multiple infrared width configurations.

These settings allow installers to adapt the sensing curtains to different doorway sizes and panel arrangements.

Available Width Configurations

• Wide

• Standard

• Narrow

• Left Angled

• Right Angled

The angled configurations are intended for specific single-slider applications.

Benefits

• Supports narrow entrances

• Accommodates wider sliding-door packages

• Helps manage detection near sidelites

• Allows more precise field positioning

• Supports professional retrofit installations

All adjustments must be verified using the manufacturer's walk-test procedure.

Visible Red Infrared Alignment Spots

The ULTIMO projects visible red alignment spots onto the floor to assist with sensor setup.

These spots allow technicians to confirm the approximate position of the infrared safety curtains before completing the required functional tests.

Alignment Benefits

• Simplifies initial setup

• Provides a visible reference for curtain positioning

• Helps verify threshold placement

• Assists with curtain angle adjustments

• Supports troubleshooting

The manufacturer also allows technicians to use an appropriate infrared spotfinder when the visible alignment spots are difficult to see.

Important: Visible alignment spots are setup aids. BEA instructs installers to verify actual detection coverage through pedestrian walk-testing, not by relying solely on the alignment indicators.

LCD Programming & Advanced Diagnostics

The ULTIMO includes an integrated LCD display and menu-driven programming interface.

Technicians can configure the microwave activation field and infrared safety field without relying exclusively on a handheld remote control.

Available Configuration Functions

• Radar field size

• Radar field shape

• Radar detection direction

• Radar immunity

• Infrared curtain width

• Infrared curtain positioning

• Infrared presence time

• Infrared immunity

• Infrared synchronization

• Output relay settings

• External monitoring configuration

• Diagnostic functions

• Sensor status and error history

Diagnostic Features

The LCD provides access to functions such as infrared Spotview, signal-energy information, synchronization status, and troubleshooting data.

The BEA 10REMOTE can also be used for supported programming functions and is available separately.

Cold-Temperature Note: The LCD is specified for operation from 14°F to 131°F. The sensor's overall operating range extends down to -13°F, but remote programming may be required in colder conditions.

Internal & External Monitoring

The ULTIMO incorporates internal monitoring and supports external monitoring through compatible automatic door controllers.

External monitoring allows the controller to request a sensor test and verify the expected response.

Monitoring Specifications

• External test input included

• Input low threshold: Less than 1V

• Input high threshold: Greater than 10V

• Maximum monitoring input voltage: 30V

• Typical response time: Less than 5ms

• Monitoring configuration available through LCD programming

Monitoring wiring must be connected and configured according to BEA's installation instructions.

Important: The sensor's monitoring capability does not automatically make a door installation compliant. The complete controller and sensing system must be correctly configured and tested.

Separate Activation & Safety Outputs

The BEA 10ULTIMO provides separate outputs for its activation and safety functions.

Electromechanical Activation Relay

• Potential-free relay

• Polarity-independent

• Maximum contact voltage: 30VDC

• Maximum contact current: 1A

• Adjustable hold time: 0.5–9 seconds

Solid-State Safety Output

• Optofet solid-state relay

• Potential-free

• Polarity-independent

• Maximum contact voltage: 42VAC/VDC

• Maximum contact current: 400mA

• Hold time: 0.3–1 second

These outputs communicate with the compatible automatic door controller.

Important: The sensor outputs must not be used to power the automatic sliding door motor directly.

12–24VAC / 12–30VDC Electrical Operation

The BEA ULTIMO is compatible with properly configured low-voltage automatic door control systems.

Electrical Feature	Specification
AC Supply Voltage	12–24VAC ±10%
Maximum Permitted AC Voltage	26.4VAC
DC Supply Voltage	12–30VDC ±10%
Power Consumption	Less Than 3.2W
Electromechanical Relay Rating	1A at 30VDC
Electromechanical Relay Hold Time	0.5–9 Seconds
Solid-State Output Rating	400mA at 42VAC/VDC
Solid-State Output Hold Time	0.3–1 Second
External Monitoring	Supported
Typical Monitoring Response	Less Than 5ms

Electrical Warning: BEA specifically instructs installers not to exceed 26.4VAC at the sensor. Verify the actual supply voltage before connection.

Product Specifications

Specification	Details
Manufacturer	BEA Sensors / BEA Americas
Manufacturer Part Number	10ULTIMO
Product Family	ULTIMO
Product Type	Automatic Sliding Door Activation & Safety Sensor
Primary Application	Automatic Sliding Pedestrian Doors
Detection Technology	Microwave Radar + Active Infrared
Detection Modes	Motion & Presence
Microwave Frequency	24.150 GHz
Minimum Radar Detection Speed	2 Inches/Second
Radar Lobe Angle	0°–45°
Radar Direction Modes	Bidirectional / Unidirectional / MTF
Infrared Curtains	3
Maximum Spots Per Curtain	32
Maximum Infrared Spots	96
Typical Infrared Spot Size	2" × 2"
Infrared Angle Adjustment	-3° to +11°
Typical Infrared Response	Less Than 200ms
Maximum Infrared Response	500ms
Infrared Width Settings	5
Extended Safety Configuration	Supported
Enhanced Threshold Safety Configuration	Supported
ULTI-SHIELD	Included
ULTI-SYNC	Included
Motion Tracking Functionality	Included
Visible Alignment Spots	Included
LCD Programming	Included
Optional Remote Programming	BEA 10REMOTE
Mounting Height	6'6"–11'6"
Electromechanical Relay	1A at 30VDC Maximum
Electromechanical Relay Hold Time	0.5–9 Seconds
Solid-State Safety Output	400mA at 42VAC/VDC Maximum
Solid-State Hold Time	0.3–1 Second
External Monitoring	Supported
Monitoring Input	Low Below 1V / High Above 10V, Maximum 30V
AC Supply Voltage	12–24VAC ±10%
DC Supply Voltage	12–30VDC ±10%
Maximum Power Consumption	Less Than 3.2W
Operating Temperature	-13°F to 131°F
LCD Operating Temperature	14°F to 131°F
Relative Humidity	0–95%, Non-Condensing
Environmental Rating	IP54
Included Cable	10 Feet, 26 AWG
Included Harness Part Number	20.5349
Replacement Cover	10.1351
Sensor Housing Color	Black
Package Quantity	1 Sensor Assembly
UPC	Not Verified

BEA ULTIMO vs. IXIO-DT1 vs. IXIO-ST

Model	Sensing Technology	Infrared Curtains	Primary Function
10ULTIMO	Microwave + Active Infrared	3, up to 96 spots	Motion activation with extended/enhanced safety
10IXIODT1	Microwave + Active Infrared	2, up to 48 spots	Standard motion activation and presence sensing
10IXIOST	Active Infrared Only	2, up to 48 spots	Presence-only detection

Choose the BEA 10ULTIMO when the installation requires a dual-technology sliding door sensor with additional infrared curtain coverage and flexible threshold protection.

Choose the BEA 10IXIODT1 for a standard dual-technology installation using two infrared safety curtains.

Choose the BEA 10IXIOST when a presence-only sensor is required and microwave motion activation is provided separately.

Standard Package Contents

BEA's installation guide identifies the following standard components:

Part Number	Included Component
10ULTIMO	ULTIMO Sensor Assembly
10.1351	Black Replacement Cover, Supplied on Sensor
20.5349	10-Foot Connection Harness
50.1818	Mounting Screw Kit
75.0034	User's Guide
78.7000	Mounting Template

Accessories Generally Sold Separately

• BEA 10REMOTE Universal Remote Control

• ULTIMO mounting bracket

• ULTIMO mounting spacer

• Universal rain accessory

• Retrofit spacer kit

• Additional replacement wiring

• Compatible power supply, if required

• Automatic sliding door operator and controller

Recommended Commercial Applications

The BEA 10ULTIMO is suitable for compatible installations in:

• Hospitals and healthcare facilities

• Assisted living facilities

• Airports and transportation terminals

• Hotels and hospitality buildings

• Retail storefronts

• Shopping malls

• Commercial office buildings

• Government facilities

• Schools and universities

• Institutional buildings

• Medical office entrances

• Automatic sliding-door retrofits

• High-traffic commercial pedestrian entrances

• Single-slide and dual-slide automatic door systems

Installation & Ordering Considerations

Before ordering the BEA 10ULTIMO:

• Verify manufacturer SKU 10ULTIMO.

• Confirm that combined microwave activation and infrared safety sensing are required.

• Check mounting height between 6'6" and 11'6".

• Confirm compatibility with the automatic sliding door operator.

• Verify the available AC or DC power supply.

• Do not exceed the manufacturer's maximum AC voltage.

• Confirm the controller's activation and safety input requirements.

• Verify external monitoring compatibility.

• Determine the required extended or enhanced infrared curtain configuration.

• Select the proper radar direction and field shape.

• Adjust the infrared curtain width to suit the opening.

• Check the threshold and sidelite detection requirements.

• Install the sensor securely above the opening.

• Route the supplied 10-foot harness correctly.

• Complete infrared curtain positioning with the visible alignment spots.

• Configure LCD settings and output functions.

• Verify ULTI-SYNC operation where overlapping sensors are present.

• Test the activation field with approaching pedestrians.

• Perform the required infrared walk tests.

• Verify the controller's protective response when the safety field is occupied.

• Complete the applicable automatic pedestrian door safety inspection.

Safety Notice: Installation and adjustment should be performed by qualified automatic door technicians. The complete automatic pedestrian door system must satisfy applicable safety requirements, including ANSI/BHMA A156.10 where required. The sensor alone does not establish compliance.

Why Choose the BEA 10ULTIMO?

The BEA 10ULTIMO ULTIMO Dual-Technology Sliding Door Sensor provides advanced motion activation and pedestrian presence detection for high-traffic commercial automatic entrances.

Its combination of 24.150 GHz microwave radar, three infrared safety curtains, up to 96 detection spots, ULTI-SHIELD technology, ULTI-SYNC synchronization, Motion Tracking Functionality, and LCD programming delivers flexible sensing for demanding pedestrian applications.

For commercial door contractors, automatic door service technicians, and facility maintenance departments, the BEA 10ULTIMO is a professional-grade solution for automatic sliding door installations requiring dependable activation and configurable infrared safety coverage.