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Norton Rixson 5200 Series Low Energy Power Operator, 689 Aluminum finish, rigid arm pull-side configuration, isolated product view

Norton Rixson 5200 Series Low Energy Power Operator

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Norton Rixson 5200 Series Low Energy Power Operator

The Norton Rixson 5200 Series is an electromechanical low energy power operator engineered for interior, non-fire-rated commercial doors. It runs on 120 VAC / 24VDC and is configured via built-in WiFi — no laptop cable or proprietary programmer required. ANSI/BHMA A156.19 certified, UL 325/991 listed, and ADA compliant out of the box. Five arm configurations cover rigid pull-side, double-lever push-side, flush-mount push-side, and universal low-ceiling or flush-mount installations, so one platform fits most commercial openings.

Key Features

  • WiFi Programming: Configure delay, hold-open time, power-close force, and lock interface wirelessly — no proprietary tool required.
  • Dual Power Output: 120 VAC, 3A, 60Hz input; 24VDC @ 0.4A auxiliary output for electric strikes, locks, or RF receivers.
  • Three-Position Selector Switch: ON (monitors function inputs), H/O (infinite hold-open), OFF (manual closer mode — disables all inputs).
  • Electronic Backcheck: Cushions the door automatically when opened forcefully, protecting the frame and hardware.
  • Selectable Power Close: Adds closing force to overcome weather stripping, carpet, or threshold resistance that would prevent latching.
  • Flexible Activation: Wall switch, radio frequency device, or manual push/pull — supports touchless entry configurations.
  • Delay Function: Adjustable motor-activation delay for controlled open sequences.
  • ADA Compliant: Opening force and speed settings meet ADA requirements for accessible door operation.
  • Heavy Duty / Moderate Traffic Rating: Built for commercial environments with consistent daily use.
  • Full Cover: Enclosed housing protects internal components and provides a clean architectural finish.
  • 2-Year Limited Warranty

Arm Configurations

  • 5211 — Rigid Arm, Pull Side: Standard surface-mount on the pull (non-hinge) side; most common configuration for single-swing doors.
  • 5231 — Double Lever Arm, Push Side: Parallel-arm mount on the push (hinge) side; ideal when door swings toward the operator.
  • 5241 — Universal, Push or Pull Side, Low Ceiling: Compact arm geometry for installations with limited overhead clearance.
  • 5261 — Double Lever Arm, Push Side, Flush Mount: Push-side parallel arm with flush soffit mounting for a recessed, low-profile appearance.
  • 5271 — Universal, Push or Pull Side, Flush Mount: Maximum flexibility — mounts flush on either side, accommodating push or pull swing direction.

Technical Specifications

  • Input Power: 120 VAC, 3A, 60Hz
  • Auxiliary Output: 24VDC @ 0.4A maximum
  • Operation Type: Electromechanical
  • ADA Compliant: Yes
  • ANSI/BHMA: A156.19
  • Certifications: UL 325, UL 991, UL Listed (automatic closing doors)
  • Manufacturing Standards: ISO 9001 / ISO 14001
  • Cover Type: Full
  • Delay Function: Yes
  • Hold Open: Yes — infinite H/O via selector switch
  • Spring Type: Adjustable Size
  • Duty Level: Heavy Duty
  • Traffic Rating: Moderate Traffic
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Warranty: 2-Year Limited
  • Application: Interior, non-fire-rated doors

Typical Applications

  • Healthcare corridors and patient room entries requiring touchless or ADA-compliant access
  • Educational facilities — classrooms, libraries, and common areas
  • Commercial office buildings and lobbies
  • Retail and hospitality entries with high pedestrian flow
  • Multi-family and mixed-use common areas
  • Any opening requiring automated door control without a fire-rating requirement

Download the Norton Rixson Operators Catalog for full wiring diagrams, mounting templates, and programming instructions.

Manufacturer Resources

Norton Rixson Operators Catalog

Product Specs

Series:
5200 Series
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Spring Type:
Adjustable Size
Traffic Rating:
Moderate Traffic
Warranty:
2 Year Limited
ANSI/BHMA:
ANSI/BHMA A156.19
Product Group:
Door Controls
Product Subgroup:
Power Operators
Product Type:
Low Energy Operators
Subcategory:
Low Energy Operators
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Electronic:
Yes
ADA Compliant:
Yes
Cover Type:
Full
Delay Function:
Yes
Hold Open Feature:
No
Product Category:
Door Controls
Department:
Door Hardware

Norton Rixson 5211 689 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Which 5200 arm do I order for a door that swings away from me into the corridor?
Push side, so you want a double lever (parallel) arm: the 5231 for standard surface mount, or the 5261 if you want it flush soffit mounted for a recessed look. If the door swings toward the operator side instead, that is the pull side and the 5211 rigid arm with slide track is the standard pick. Where you cannot commit to a side, the 5241 (low ceiling) and 5271 (flush mount) are universal and mount push or pull. All five arm styles are ordered from the same platform.
2) Do I need a separate power supply to run an electric strike with the Norton Rixson 5200?
No separate supply for a small load. The 5200 takes 120 VAC, 3A, 60Hz in and provides a 24VDC auxiliary output at 0.4A max, which powers an electric strike, an electric lock, or an RF receiver directly off the operator. Add the current draw of everything you are hanging on it; past 0.4A you need a dedicated supply. Run the 120 VAC to the header as a hard-wired circuit, or add the Power Cord option if you are cord-connecting it.
3) Does the door still close if the power goes out on a 5200 operator?
Yes. The 5200 has an adjustable-size spring and a three-position selector switch whose OFF position puts it in manual closer mode, disabling all inputs so the unit works as a conventional door closer. That is also how you take a unit out of automatic service without pulling it off the door. ON monitors the function inputs; H/O holds the door open indefinitely.
4) What do I order with a 5200 operator to finish an ADA restroom door?
Pick the restroom kit that matches your box: Single Gang Restroom Kit or Double Gang Restroom Kit, both offered as options on the 5200. Those give you the actuator side of the job; the operator itself supplies 24VDC at 0.4A for the lock or strike. Also available are a Conduit Bracket for the power run, a Power Cord, and an Executive Kit. Activation can be a wall switch, a radio frequency device, or plain manual push/pull, so a touchless configuration is supported.
5) Does the Norton Rixson 5200 meet ADA opening force requirements for an accessible entrance?
Yes. Opening force and speed are settable to meet ADA requirements, and the operator is certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.19, the standard for low energy power operated doors. It is UL 325 and UL 991 listed, and manufactured under ISO 9001 / ISO 14001. For a facility standardizing accessible openings, that combination is what a spec reviewer looks for.
6) What is a straight equivalent to the Norton Rixson 5200 low energy operator from another manufacturer?
The Norton Rixson 5200 Series is an electromechanical low energy power operator for commercial swing doors, and several other makers build the same class of unit. The LCN 9131 Benchmark is a low-energy electromechanical automatic door operator with pull side mount and ADA compliance, which lines up with the 5211 rigid arm pull-side configuration of the 5200. For push-side openings, the LCN 9142 Benchmark is a low-energy electromechanical automatic operator with push side mount, matching what the 5231 double lever arm covers. The Dormakaba ED100LE and the DORMA ED50LE are low energy swing door operators in the same duty class, with the ED50LE rated Heavy Duty like the 5200. All are surface-mounted headers over a single swing door, so the decision comes down to mounting side and the arm geometry the opening allows.
7) What low energy operator should I use if there is not enough headroom above the door for a full-size unit?
The Norton Rixson 5200 covers tight overhead conditions itself: the 5241 arm is a universal push or pull side configuration built with compact arm geometry for installations with limited overhead clearance, and the 5271 mounts flush on either side for push or pull swing. If a smaller operator body is what the opening needs rather than a different arm, the LCN 6440 COMPACT automatic operator module runs on 24VDC with touchless access for doors up to 185 lb, and the LCN 6440XP COMPACT is the same 185 lb low-energy 24VDC platform. Measure the clear space from the frame to the ceiling or soffit first, then choose between changing the arm on the 5200 and moving to a compact-body operator.
8) My automatic door will not latch because of the weatherstrip and carpet. Will the 5200 close it?
That is what the selectable power close is for. It adds closing force on the final stage to overcome weather stripping, carpet, or threshold resistance that would otherwise leave the door standing off the latch. Electronic backcheck works the other direction, cushioning the door when someone throws it open so the frame and arm do not take the hit. Both are set through the operator's programming along with delay and hold-open time.
9) Do I need a laptop or a proprietary programmer to set up the Norton Rixson 5200?
No. Configuration is over built-in WiFi, so delay, hold-open time, power-close force, and the lock interface are all set wirelessly with no cable and no manufacturer-specific handheld programmer. For a property manager or in-house maintenance team, that means adjustments after handover do not require a service call with special tooling.
10) Is a low energy operator like the 5200 enough for a busy retail entry, or do I need a full automatic?
The 5200 is rated Heavy Duty at Moderate Traffic and is a low energy operator, meaning it opens on an actuator or a manual push and moves at ADA speeds rather than the fast, sensor-driven cycle of a full-power automatic. That suits corridors, restrooms, classrooms, offices, and multi-family common areas. For a constantly cycling main entrance with heavy pedestrian flow, a full automatic package with guide rails and presence sensing is the correct scope, not a low energy unit.
11) What else does ZenSupply carry if the Norton Rixson 5200 is not the operator on my spec?
Several low energy swing door operators cross to it. The LCN 9131 Benchmark is a pull side mount electromechanical unit with ADA compliance, and the LCN 9142 Benchmark is the push side mount equivalent, so those two pair against the 5211 and 5231 arm choices. The Dormakaba ED50LE is a Heavy Duty low energy operator, with the ED100LE and ED900 also in the Dormakaba line. Cal-Royal's 8600 Series adds obstacle detection, and the SDC AUTOP Series is microprocessor controlled.
12) What finishes does the Norton Rixson 5200 operator come in, and can I match the other door hardware in the building?
Four finishes, and every one of them is available on all five arm configurations: 689 Aluminum, 690 Dark Bronze, BSP Black Suede Powder, and WSP White Suede Powder. So a building standardizing on dark bronze can run the 5211 on pull-side openings and the 5231 on push-side openings in the same 690 without a finish break. The full cover encloses the mechanism, so the finish you pick is what shows above the door.
13) What is the difference between the Norton Rixson 5200 and the DORMA ED900 for a push-side installation?
Both are low energy swing door operators, but they are specified differently at the header. The DORMA ED900 is sold as a push side top jamb mount operator for single door applications, so the mounting side and application are fixed by the model. The Norton Rixson 5200 is one platform with five arm configurations: 5211 rigid arm on the pull side, 5231 double lever arm on the push side, 5241 universal for push or pull with low ceiling, 5261 double lever push side with flush soffit mounting, and 5271 universal flush mount for either side. On a push-side opening the 5200 gives you a choice between a surface parallel arm and a flush-mount version of the same arm; the ED900 is the single push-side top jamb configuration. Decide from the soffit condition and whether you want a recessed low-profile look.
14) Do any comparable low energy operators include obstacle detection like the Norton Rixson 5200's backcheck?
These are two different behaviors and it is worth not confusing them. The Norton Rixson 5200 has electronic backcheck, which cushions the door automatically when it is opened forcefully to protect the frame and hardware, plus selectable power close that adds closing force to overcome weather stripping, carpet, or threshold resistance. The Cal-Royal 8600 Series is a low energy automatic swing door operator specified with obstacle detection, which is about the door reacting to something in its path. If your spec calls out obstacle detection by name, the Cal-Royal 8600 states it; if the concern is a door being thrown open into an adjacent wall, the 5200's electronic backcheck addresses that condition.
15) Which low energy operator is easiest to program in the field without a proprietary tool?
The Norton Rixson 5200 Series is configured over built-in WiFi, with no laptop cable or proprietary programmer required, covering delay, hold-open time, power-close force, and the lock interface. It also carries a three-position selector switch for ON, infinite hold-open, and OFF for manual closer mode. Among comparable units, the SDC AUTOP Series is a low energy automatic door operator with microprocessor control, and the LCN 9131 and LCN 9142 Benchmark units are low-energy electromechanical operators. If the crew that services the door is not going to carry a manufacturer-specific handset, the wireless setup on the 5200 is the practical difference to weigh.
16) Is the Norton Rixson 5200 heavy enough for a large or hard-swinging door, or should I step up?
The Norton Rixson 5200 Series is rated Heavy Duty at a Moderate Traffic rating, with an adjustable size spring, and it is a commercial-only unit. Among comparables, the DORMA ED50LE is described as a medium to heavy duty swing door operator and is likewise Heavy Duty. The LCN 6440 and LCN 6440XP COMPACT operators state a 185 lb door capacity, which gives you a number to check your door leaf against. Weigh or calculate the leaf and confirm the swing condition before committing, especially on a wide or exterior-facing interior door.
17) I need an ADA-compliant restroom door opener for a facility standard. Which units qualify?
The Norton Rixson 5200 Series is ADA compliant, with opening force and speed settings that meet ADA requirements for accessible door operation, and it is ANSI/BHMA A156.19 certified. The LCN 9131 Benchmark is also specified as a low-energy electromechanical automatic door operator with ADA compliance, on a pull side mount. For standardizing a restroom program across a building, the 5200 offers a 24VDC auxiliary output at 0.4A for electric strikes, locks, or RF receivers, and can be ordered with a single gang or double gang restroom kit, which keeps the activation package on the same purchase order as the operator.
18) Do I need a separate manual closer if I install a low energy operator?
No, not with the Norton Rixson 5200. Its three-position selector switch includes an OFF setting that puts the unit in manual closer mode and disables all inputs, so the door still closes under its own adjustable size spring if the operator is switched off or power is interrupted. That is one unit at the header instead of a closer plus an operator. Comparable low energy swing door operators in the same class include the Dormakaba ED100LE, the DORMA ED50LE, and the SDC AUTOP Series with microprocessor control; confirm the manual-closing behavior of whichever you specify against your egress requirements for the opening.
19) Can I heavy-duty a solid core door on a 5200, or does the operator limit door size?
Where door weight is the deciding factor, note what the alternatives publish: the LCN 6440 and 6440XP COMPACT operators are rated for 185 lb doors on 24VDC. For the 5200 itself, the sizing lever is the adjustable-size spring plus selectable power close, both set during commissioning, with mounting templates and sizing detail in the Norton Rixson Operators Catalog.
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