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Norton Rixson 596 Active Infrared Motion Sensor with 8' Detection Range

Norton Rixson 596 Active Infrared Motion Sensor with 8' Detection Range

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Norton Rixson 596 Active Infrared Motion Sensor with 8' Detection Range

Professional Motion Detection for Automatic Door Systems

The Norton Rixson 596 Motion Sensor delivers reliable active infrared safety detection with an 8-foot detection range for automatic door operator systems. This commercial-grade sensor is compatible with Norton Rixson 5600, 5700, 6000, and 6300 Series operators and accommodates door widths of 36", 42", or 48" with maximum mounting height of 8' x 0". Designed for professional electronic access control applications requiring dependable motion detection and safety monitoring.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Active Infrared Detection: Advanced active infrared safety sensor technology provides reliable motion detection for enhanced door operation safety.
  • 8-Foot Detection Range: 0'-8' detection range offers comprehensive coverage for standard commercial door applications.
  • Flexible Door Width Compatibility: Accommodates 36", 42", or 48" door widths to suit various installation requirements (specify when ordering).
  • Optimal Mounting Height: 8' x 0" maximum mounting height specification ensures proper sensor positioning for effective coverage.
  • Series Compatibility: Works with Norton Rixson 5600, 5700, 6000, and 6300 Series operators for versatile system integration.
  • Commercial-Grade Construction: Engineered for demanding commercial applications where reliable motion detection is essential.
  • Comprehensive Accessory System: Part of extensive Norton Rixson 500 Series switch and sensor collection for complete system solutions.

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Compatibilty: All Low Energy Operators Except 5800
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Electronic: Yes
  • Product Category: Electronic Access Controls
  • Product Group: Electronic Access Controls
  • Product Subgroup: Sensors, Switches, Relays and Timers
  • Product Type: Motion Sensors
  • Subcategory: Accessories

Installation & Operation

  1. Verify electrical requirements match available power supply and confirm compatibility with existing Norton Rixson operator system before proceeding.
  2. Disconnect power supply before beginning installation. Follow all applicable electrical codes and safety procedures.
  3. Mount the sensor at the specified maximum height of 8' x 0" ensuring adequate clearance for wiring access and optimal detection coverage.
  4. Route and connect wiring according to manufacturer wiring diagrams. Use appropriate wire gauge and connectors for the application.
  5. Configure detection settings and verify 0'-8' detection range covers the required door approach area per application requirements.
  6. Restore power and test all functions including motion detection response, integration with connected door operator, and safety operation throughout the detection zone.
  7. Complete final inspection and document settings. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete wiring diagrams, programming instructions, and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Building Automatic Door Systems
  • Healthcare Facility Access Control
  • Retail Establishment Entry Systems
  • Educational Institution Safety Systems
  • Industrial Facility Monitoring
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Choose Norton Rixson Quality?

Norton Rixson motion sensor products deliver professional-grade reliability with active infrared technology engineered for demanding commercial applications. Compatible with multiple Norton Rixson operator series, this sensor provides dependable motion detection where consistent performance and safety monitoring are essential. Backed by comprehensive technical support and extensive accessory compatibility for complete system solutions.

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Product Specs

Product Group:
Electronic Access Controls
Product Subgroup:
Sensors, Switches, Relays and Timers
Product Type:
Motion Sensors
Subcategory:
Accessories
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Electronic:
Yes
Compatibility:
All Low Energy Operators Except 5800
Product Category:
Electronic Access Controls
Department:
Door Hardware

Norton Rixson NOR-596-36 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Norton Rixson 596 motion sensor work with my Norton low energy door operator?
The 596 active infrared sensor works with all Norton Rixson low energy operators except the 5800. That covers the 5600, 5700, 6000 and 6300 Series operators. If the opening has an 5800 operator on it, this is the wrong sensor for that job.
2) What door width do I order the Norton Rixson 596 sensor for?
Door width is an ordering choice on the 596, not something you adjust in the field. It comes built for a 36 inch, 42 inch or 48 inch door, so measure the actual door leaf the sensor will cover and specify that width on the order. Get it wrong and the detection pattern will not line up with the door.
3) What can I use instead of the Norton Rixson 596 sensor if I need request-to-exit rather than door safety detection?
The Norton Rixson 596 is an active infrared safety sensor built to work with Norton Rixson low energy operators, so it is scoped to automatic door operator systems rather than egress release. For a request-to-exit application, the Securitron XMS is a request to exit motion sensor, the Bosch DS160 is a PIR request to exit detector with a sounder, and the Alarm Controls SREX-100 is an infrared request to exit sensor with adjustable time delay. Those three are wired to release a locking device on approach from the secure side; the 596 is a detection input to the operator.
4) What is the difference between active infrared detection on the Norton Rixson 596 and passive infrared sensors?
The Norton Rixson 596 uses active infrared detection, which emits its own infrared and watches the reflected signal, so it holds a presence in the door path even when that person is standing still. Passive infrared units read heat movement across the field instead: the Detex MN01 and MN02 Series are passive infrared motion sensors with dual-pyroelectric detection, and the Bosch DS160 is a PIR detector. The MS Sedco MicroStar-M takes a third approach with microwave detection. Match the technology to whether the job needs presence holding in the swing path or motion triggering on approach.
5) What can I use instead of the Norton Rixson 596 if my door operator is not a Norton Rixson?
The 596 is built around Norton Rixson low energy operators, so on another brand of operator you want a brand-independent header sensor. The MS Sedco DH-400 FRM-AI is a combination motion and presence sensor for automatic doors, and the MS Sedco MicroStar-M is a microwave activation sensor with HPR. Both are sold as automatic door sensors rather than as accessories to one operator line.
6) Does the Norton Rixson 596 sensor need power and wiring, or does it run off the door operator?
It is a wired electronic device. Installation means killing power first, mounting at the header, then routing and landing wiring to the operator per the manufacturer's wiring diagram before you set the detection zone and test the operator's response through the whole pattern. This is an electrician or an AAADM-qualified door tech job, not a swap-out anyone can do with a screwdriver.
7) Can one Norton Rixson 596 sensor cover a pair of doors?
Order per leaf. The 596 is specified against a single door width, 36, 42 or 48 inches, so a pair of doors on two operators takes a sensor sized for each leaf. Add up the leaf widths and you are past what one unit is built to cover.
8) Is a combination motion and presence sensor a substitute for the Norton Rixson 596 on a swing door operator?
They do overlapping but different jobs. The Norton Rixson 596 is a dedicated active infrared safety sensor feeding Norton Rixson 5600, 5700, 6000 and 6300 Series operators. The MS Sedco DH-400 FRM-AI combines motion and presence detection in one head for automatic doors, and the DH100-CT FRM-AI combines activation and presence for sliding and folding doors. A combination head handles both the activation trigger and the presence hold; the 596 covers active infrared safety detection on a Norton Rixson operator system.
9) Can I put a Bosch DS150i or Camden CM-RQE70 on a Norton Rixson low energy operator in place of the 596?
They are not interchangeable. The Norton Rixson 596 is specified for all Norton Rixson low energy operators except the 5800, and it is ordered by door width to match the operator installation. The Bosch DS150i Series and the Camden CM-RQE70 Series are request-to-exit detectors, with the Camden offering adjustable infrared, 12 to 24V operation and white or black housing. Those are access control release devices intended to unlock a door on exit, not the safety detection input a low energy operator looks for.
10) I need a motion sensor for an opening where surface or ceiling mounting is the only option, not header mounting above the door. What are my choices?
The Norton Rixson 596 is mounted on the door header at a maximum height of 8 feet and detects from 0 to 8 feet in front of it, so it assumes a header position above the leaf. The Locknetics EMS-100 exit motion sensor ships with ceiling and surface mount adapters, which covers openings where the sensor has to sit on the ceiling or on a wall face instead. Confirm the detection function you need first, since the EMS-100 is an exit motion sensor and the 596 is a safety sensor for an operator.
11) Is the Norton Rixson 596 sensor rated for commercial traffic, or is it a residential product?
Commercial. The 596 is an electronic accessory built for commercial automatic door systems, the sort of thing that goes on healthcare entrances, retail vestibules, schools and municipal buildings where the operator runs all day.
12) Which motion sensor has an adjustable time delay if the Norton Rixson 596 does not?
For a timed hold on the detection output, the Alarm Controls SREX-100 is an infrared request to exit sensor with adjustable time delay, and the Camden CM-RQE70 Series offers adjustable infrared on 12 to 24V. Both are request-to-exit devices, so they suit a lock release circuit where the door has to stay unlocked for a set interval. The Norton Rixson 596 is a commercial active infrared safety sensor whose timing is governed by the low energy operator it is wired into, which is where hold-open adjustment is made on that system.
13) I need a sensor with an audible annunciator at the door. What should I look at instead of the Norton Rixson 596?
The Bosch DS160 PIR request to exit detector includes a sounder, which gives an audible alert at the opening when the detector trips. The Norton Rixson 596 is an active infrared safety sensor for Norton Rixson low energy operators and carries no sounder function. If the opening needs both operator safety detection and a local audible on exit, those are two separate devices.
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