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MS Sedco 216 Series Infrared Touchless Switches

MS Sedco 216 Series Infrared Touchless Switch for Automatic Door Activation

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MS Sedco 216 Series Infrared Touchless Switch for Automatic Door Activation

The MS Sedco 216 Series Infrared Touchless Switch is an active infrared, microprocessor-controlled device engineered to activate full and low energy automatic doors without physical contact. Operating on 12V to 24V AC or DC power, this switch delivers ADA-compliant, hands-free operation ideal for handicap accessibility, Knowing Act Doors, bathroom doors, and clean room environments where a sterile, touchless interface is essential. Selectable failsafe/failsecure modes and an adjustable reaction time of up to 1 second provide flexible, reliable performance across a wide range of commercial access control applications.

Key Features

  • Flexible Power Input: Operates on 12V to 24V AC or DC, accommodating a wide range of commercial power supply configurations.
  • Adjustable Reaction Time: Reaction time is adjustable up to 1 second, allowing fine-tuned responsiveness to match specific door and traffic requirements.
  • Selectable Failsafe / Failsecure Operation: Field-selectable failsafe and failsecure modes allow the switch to be configured to meet specific security and life-safety requirements.
  • Microprocessor-Controlled Active Infrared: Advanced microprocessor control ensures precise, consistent infrared detection for dependable touchless activation.
  • Automatic Self-Changing ID Coding: Automatic self-changing ID coding eliminates possible electrical interference, enhancing reliability in multi-device environments.
  • ADA-Compliant Hands-Free Operation: Designed for ADA compliance, enabling accessible, hands-free door activation for individuals with disabilities.
  • Versatile Faceplate Options: Faceplates available with legend or plain (upon request) in three sizes and various finishes, including stainless steel, for seamless architectural integration.

Certifications & Compliance

  • ADA Compliant Hands-Free Operation
  • Suitable for Commercial Applications

Technical Specifications

  • Detection Method: Amplitude-modulated, coded-carrier active infrared
  • Adjustable Detection Distance: 6"-30"
  • Input Power: 12-24V AC or DC, not polarity sensitive
  • Input Current: 100 mA @ 18VAC
  • Output Relay: Form C; 3A @ 24V DC (resistive)
  • Relay Hold Time: Adjustable 0.05-5 seconds
  • Relay Operation Modes: Normal or failsafe (jumper selectable)
  • Relay Response Time: Less than 0.3 seconds
  • Operating Temperature: -13F to 140F (-25C to 60C)
  • Mounting: Single-gang electrical box or MS Sedco #1015 surface box (sold separately)

Typical Applications

  • Handicap Accessibility and ADA-Compliant Automatic Door Entrances
  • Healthcare Facilities and Clean Room Environments Requiring Sterile, Touchless Access
  • Bathroom and Restroom Door Activation in Commercial Buildings
  • Commercial Office Buildings with Full or Low Energy Automatic Doors
  • Educational Institutions and Campus Facilities
  • Retail Establishments with High-Traffic Automatic Entrances
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities Requiring Hands-Free Door Control

Why MS Sedco 216 Series?

MS Sedco 216 Series touchless switches deliver professional-grade reliability through microprocessor-controlled active infrared technology with automatic self-changing ID coding to eliminate electrical interference. Engineered for demanding commercial environments, these switches combine ADA-compliant hands-free operation with selectable failsafe/failsecure modes and broad 12V to 24V AC/DC power compatibility, making them a dependable choice for automatic door activation across a wide range of commercial access control applications.

Product Specs

Product Group:
Electronic Access Controls
Series:
216 Series
Product Subgroup:
Sensors, Switches, Relays and Timers
Product Type:
Touchless Switches
Subcategory:
Switches
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Electronic:
Yes
Product Model:
216 Series
Product Finish:
Stainless Steel
Product Category:
Electronic Access Controls
Department:
Door Hardware

MS Sedco 216S – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What power supply do I need to run an MS Sedco 216 infrared switch?
Anything between 12V and 24V, AC or DC, will run it, and it is not polarity sensitive, so you do not have to worry about which lead lands where on a DC supply. Current draw is 100 mA at 18VAC. In practice that means the 216 runs off the accessory power already sitting in most low energy operators and access control panels without adding a dedicated supply.
2) Can the MS Sedco 216 switch a door strike or maglock directly, or does it only signal an operator?
The output is a Form C relay rated 3A at 24V DC resistive, so it is a dry contact you can wire either as a activation signal to a door operator or as a switched leg in a locking circuit within that rating. Form C gives you both normally open and normally closed contacts from the same terminal block, which is what lets the same device serve a failsafe maglock and a failsecure strike. Relay hold time adjusts from 0.05 to 5 seconds, and response time is under 0.3 seconds.
3) How far away does the MS Sedco 216 touchless switch detect a hand, and can I stop it triggering passers-by?
Detection distance adjusts from 6 inches out to 30 inches. Dial it short in a tight corridor or beside a restroom door where people walk within arm's reach of the plate, and long where a wheelchair user needs to reach it without maneuvering. There is also an adjustable reaction time up to 1 second, so a brief pass of a hand or cart can be tuned out while a deliberate hold still triggers.
4) How do I set the MS Sedco 216 to failsafe versus failsecure?
It is a jumper on the board, not a different part number. Relay operation is selectable between normal and failsafe in the field, so one switch covers both a life-safety opening that has to release on power loss and a secured opening that has to stay locked. Order the faceplate size you need and set the mode at install.
5) Will two MS Sedco 216 switches on the same opening interfere with each other?
No. The 216 uses amplitude-modulated, coded-carrier active infrared with automatic self-changing ID coding, which exists specifically so multiple units in proximity do not cross-trigger. That matters on a vestibule with a plate on each side of the airlock, or a bank of restroom doors on one corridor.
6) Can I mount an MS Sedco 216 touchless switch outdoors or in an unheated garage?
Operating range is -13F to 140F (-25C to 60C), which covers exterior entrances in most of the continental US as well as unconditioned loading docks and parking structures. Note that this is the operating temperature rating; it is not a weather or ingress rating, so an exterior plate still wants a protected location or a surface box.
7) Is a touchless infrared switch the right choice over a push plate for an ADA entrance?
For healthcare, clean rooms, and restrooms, touchless is the reason to spec the 216 over a mechanical push plate: nobody contacts the device, so there is no hand-transfer surface and no mechanical switch to wear out in high traffic. It gives ADA-compliant hands-free activation on full and low energy automatic doors, Knowing Act doors, and restroom doors. Where the opening is a low-traffic office door with no infection-control concern, a hardwired push plate is the simpler install; the 216 earns its place where contact itself is the problem or where a user cannot reliably press a plate.
8) Is the MS Sedco 216 plate stainless, and can I get it without the wheelchair legend?
Stainless steel is the catalogued finish, and faceplates come with a legend or plain on request across the three sizes and various finishes. Plain plates are the usual pick for clean rooms and back-of-house openings where the door is not a designated accessible entrance and a wheelchair symbol would be misleading.
How fast can I get the MS Sedco 216S delivered?
Most orders ship the same day from our distribution partners, with quick delivery throughout the continental U.S. Need it urgently? Contact Us for expedited shipping options.
Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
Yes—ZenSupply offers a hassle-free return policy. If the product isn’t the right fit, reach out to our support team for a return authorization or setup a return by following our return instructions.
Does the MS Sedco 216S come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The MS Sedco 216S is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
How do I get technical support or installation help for the MS Sedco 216S?
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