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BEA MS21 Series Capacitance Touchless Activation Plate with LED Ring - 12 to 24V AC/DC

BEA MS21 Series Capacitance Touchless Activation Plate with LED Ring - 12 to 24V AC/DC

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BEA MS21 Series Capacitance Touchless Activation Plate with LED Ring - 12 to 24V AC/DC

State-of-the-Art Touchless Door Activation Solution

The BEA MS21 Series touchless activation plate utilizes advanced capacitance technology to provide hands-free door activation for automatic door systems. Operating on 12 to 24V AC/DC power, this low-profile actuator features a durable stainless steel faceplate with illuminated LED mounting ring for maximum visibility and durability. The short-range, adjustable detection zone provides precise activation control while eliminating unwanted triggers, making it compatible with all automatic door control makes and models.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Flexible Power Options: 12 to 24V AC/DC operation accommodates various system voltage requirements for versatile installation compatibility.
  • Capacitance Technology: State-of-the-art touchless detection eliminates physical contact, reducing the spread of bacteria, disease, and contamination in sensitive environments.
  • Stainless Steel Construction: Durable stainless steel faceplate withstands harsh environments and resists deterioration from liquids and cleaning agents.
  • Low-Profile Beveled Design: Reduces accidental damage from errant objects like carts or hospital beds while maintaining aesthetic appeal.
  • Illuminated LED Ring: Integrated LED mounting ring provides maximum visibility and clear activation indication for users.
  • Adjustable Detection Zone: Short-range, customizable detection zone provides precise activation control and eliminates unwanted triggers.
  • Universal Compatibility: Compatible with all automatic door control makes and models for flexible integration options.
  • Configurable Alerts: Adjustable audible and visual alerts can be turned on or off to signal activation per application requirements.

Technical Specifications

  • Technology: Capacitance
  • Detection Mode: Proximity
  • Supply Voltage: 12 - 24 VAC / VDC
  • Current Consumption: 37 mA (typical)
  • Temperature Range: -20 deg. F - 120 deg. F
  • Degree of Protection: NEMA 4 / IP65
  • Detection Zone: Maximum detection zone of up to 4 inches (dependent on object size, orientation, speed, and environmental conditions)
  • Relay: 1 Form A solid-state relay; 0.4 A, 60 VAC / VDC (Max.)
  • Cable Length: 6 in (5-conductor)
  • Material: Stainless Steel (faceplate) | Clear Polycarbonate (Mounting Ring, Backplate and Enclosure)

Installation & Operation

  1. Verify electrical requirements match available power supply. Confirm 12 to 24V AC/DC voltage and current capacity before proceeding.
  2. Disconnect power supply before beginning installation. Follow all applicable electrical codes and safety procedures.
  3. Mount the unit in the specified location ensuring adequate clearance for wiring access, ventilation, and future service requirements.
  4. Route and connect wiring according to manufacturer wiring diagrams. Use appropriate wire gauge and connectors for the application.
  5. Configure operational settings including detection zone range and audible/visual alert preferences per application requirements.
  6. Restore power and test all functions including normal operation, LED indication, and integration with connected automatic door systems.
  7. Complete final inspection and document settings. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete wiring diagrams, programming instructions, and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Healthcare Facilities and Hospitals
  • Clean Rooms and Laboratory Environments
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facilities
  • Food Processing and Washdown Areas
  • Commercial Building Accessibility Systems
  • Educational Institution Safety Systems
  • Industrial Facility Access Points

Touchless Activation Benefits

The BEA MS21 Series MAGIC SWITCH® touchless actuator provides germ-free door activation without physical contact for safer interactions, improved traffic flow, and enhanced accessibility. The capacitance technology eliminates the need for physical contact, making it ideal for healthcare facilities, clean rooms, washdown areas, labs, and pharmaceutical applications where contamination control is critical.

Why Choose BEA Quality?

BEA MS21 Series touchless actuators deliver professional-grade reliability with stainless steel construction designed for harsh environments and cleaning agent exposure. The low-profile, beveled design and adjustable detection technology provide dependable performance in demanding commercial applications where hands-free operation and contamination control are essential.

Manufacturer Resources

BEA Product Catalog

Product Specs

Product Type:
Touchless Actuator
Series:
MS21 Series
Subcategory:
Sensors, Switches, Relays and Timers
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Electronic:
Yes
Product Group:
Electronic Access Controls
Product Subgroup:
Sensors, Switches, Relays and Timers
Segment:
Door Hardware
Product Category:
Electronic Access Control
Department:
Door Hardware

BEA 10MS21HSLL – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the BEA MS21 touchless plate work with my existing automatic door operator?
The MS21 works with all automatic door control makes and models. It switches through a 1 Form A solid-state relay rated 0.4 A at 60 VAC/VDC max, so it drops into any operator that takes a dry activation input within that rating. Power it from 12 to 24V AC or DC, drawing about 37 mA typical, so most operator auxiliary supplies carry it without a separate transformer.
2) How close do you have to get to a capacitance touchless plate like the BEA MS21 before it triggers?
Up to 4 inches, and the zone is adjustable down from there. That short range is the point of a capacitance plate: it fires when someone deliberately puts a hand at the plate, not when a cart rolls past. Actual reach varies with object size, orientation, speed and the surrounding environment. If you need someone detected from several feet out while walking up, a capacitance actuator is the wrong device type and you want a microwave or active infrared activation sensor instead.
3) Can a BEA MS21 activation plate be installed in a washdown area or get sprayed with disinfectant?
Yes. The MS21 carries a NEMA 4 / IP65 degree of protection and the faceplate is stainless steel, which handles liquids and cleaning agents. The mounting ring, backplate and enclosure are clear polycarbonate. Operating range is -20 to 120 degrees F, so it also holds up in cooler and processing spaces as well as patient corridors.
4) What sizes and shapes does the BEA MS21 touchless plate come in?
Two: a 6 inch round and a 4.75 inch square, both logo only. The square suits a standard single-gang or square trim opening and the round matches the classic push-plate look used elsewhere in a building. Both are the same capacitance actuator electrically, so the choice is about matching the other openings on your floor, not about performance.
5) How much wire lead comes on the BEA MS21 and do I need a junction box behind it?
The MS21 ships with a 6 inch, 5-conductor pigtail. That is short, so plan your splice right behind the plate: you need a box or backbox at the mounting location with room for the connection, and you extend from there to the operator. Mount with clearance for the wiring, ventilation and later service.
6) Does a touchless activation plate work on 24VDC as well as 24VAC?
The MS21 runs on either, anywhere from 12 to 24 volts AC or DC. That matters when you are tying into a mixed building where one operator supplies 24VAC and the access control panel next to it is 24VDC. Current draw is around 37 mA typical, so it adds very little load to whichever supply you pick.
7) Will a touchless plate keep getting hit by carts and hospital beds in a busy corridor?
The MS21 is built low-profile with a beveled edge specifically to shed errant carts and beds rather than take the impact square, and the faceplate is stainless steel. In a hospital corridor that is the practical difference between a plate that survives a year and one you replace. It carries an illuminated LED mounting ring so staff can see the active target without touching it.
8) Is the BEA MS21 a wave-to-open sensor or a push plate replacement?
It is a touchless actuator that mounts where a push plate would and replaces the act of pushing, but it senses by capacitance at close range rather than by a mechanical switch. There is no contact and no moving part to wear. Because the range is only up to 4 inches, treat it as a direct swap for a hand-operated plate, not as an approach sensor covering the door area.
9) Can you turn off the beep on a BEA MS21 touchless actuator?
Yes. Both the audible and the visual alerts are adjustable and can be switched on or off. In a patient care area or a library you can run it silent on the LED alone; on a loading dock you turn the tone on so someone knows the activation registered. Detection zone range is set at the same time during commissioning.
10) Is the BEA MS21 rated for commercial use?
The MS21 is a commercial-duty device, put into healthcare facilities, clean rooms, labs, pharmaceutical plants, food processing and washdown areas, schools and industrial access points. The stainless faceplate and NEMA 4 / IP65 sealing are what let it live in those spaces rather than a dry office lobby only.
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