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Norton Rixson 673 Microwave Wave to Open Switch with 4"-24" Adjustable Sensing Zone

Norton Rixson 673 Microwave Wave to Open Switch with 4"-24" Adjustable Sensing Zone

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Norton Rixson 673 Microwave Wave to Open Switch with 4"-24" Adjustable Sensing Zone

Hands-Free Door Activation with Microwave Technology

The Norton Rixson 673 Wave to Open Switch delivers touchless door activation using advanced microwave technology with an adjustable sensing zone from 4" to 24". This single gang stainless steel switch features adjustable hold time from 1/2 to 30 seconds and is compatible with Norton Rixson 5600, 5700, 6000, and 6300 Series operators. Designed for commercial applications requiring hands-free access control and ADA compliance.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Adjustable Sensing Zone: 4" to 24" range allows precise customization for various installation requirements and traffic patterns.
  • Microwave Technology: Advanced sensing technology provides reliable hands-free activation without physical contact for enhanced hygiene and accessibility.
  • Adjustable Hold Time: Configurable from 1/2 to 30 seconds to accommodate different user needs and door operation requirements.
  • Stainless Steel Construction: Durable stainless steel housing provides long-lasting performance in high-traffic commercial environments.
  • Single Gang Design: Standard single gang configuration simplifies installation and fits existing electrical box layouts.
  • Operator Compatibility: Works with Norton Rixson 5600, 5700, 6000, and 6300 Series operators for versatile system integration.
  • Surface Mount Option: Compatible with 685 surface mounting boxes for flexible installation configurations.

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: Touchless Switches
  • Subcategory: Accessories

Installation & Operation

  1. Verify electrical requirements match available power supply and confirm compatibility with existing Norton Rixson operator system.
  2. Disconnect power supply before beginning installation. Follow all applicable electrical codes and safety procedures.
  3. Mount the switch in standard single gang electrical box or use compatible 685 surface mounting box ensuring adequate clearance for wiring access.
  4. Route and connect wiring according to manufacturer wiring diagrams connecting to compatible Norton Rixson operator control system.
  5. Configure sensing zone adjustment from 4" to 24" and set hold time from 1/2 to 30 seconds per application requirements.
  6. Restore power and test wave activation function at various distances within the sensing zone to verify proper operation and timing.
  7. Complete final inspection and document settings. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete wiring diagrams, programming instructions, and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Healthcare Facility Automatic Door Systems
  • Commercial Building Accessibility Compliance
  • Clean Room and Laboratory Environments
  • Food Service and Kitchen Facilities
  • Retail Store Customer Access Points
  • Educational Institution ADA Compliance
  • Industrial Facility Hands-Free Access

Why Choose Norton Rixson Quality?

Norton Rixson electronic access control products deliver professional-grade reliability with stainless steel construction and advanced microwave sensing technology. The 673 Wave to Open Switch is engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable hands-free operation and ADA compliance are essential. Compatible with multiple Norton Rixson operator series for flexible system integration and long-term performance.

Manufacturer Resources

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Product Specs

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

Norton Rixson 673 NOR – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Norton Rixson 673 wave switch work with my existing Norton low energy door operator?
The 673 wave-to-open switch works with Norton Rixson 5600, 5700, 6000 and 6300 Series operators, and more broadly with all Norton Rixson low energy operators except the 5800. If your opening runs a 5800, this is the wrong actuator for it. Anything else in the low energy line will take the 673 as its activation device.
2) What size electrical box does the Norton Rixson 673 wave switch mount in?
It is a single gang switch, so it drops into a standard single gang electrical box. Where there is no box in the wall (block, glass surround, existing finished construction), the 673 mounts to a 685 surface mounting box instead. Leave clearance behind the plate for the wiring either way.
3) How far away does a microwave wave-to-open switch detect a hand, and can that range be tuned down?
The 673 has an adjustable sensing zone from 4 inches to 24 inches. Dial it short in a tight corridor or near a cross-traffic path so people walking past do not trip the door, and open it up wider at a high traffic entrance where users approach with carts or wheelchairs and cannot get close to the plate.
4) Is the Norton Rixson 673 switch alone enough to make a door open automatically?
No. The 673 is the activation device only. It signals a powered low energy operator, which is what actually swings the door, so you need a Norton Rixson low energy operator (5600, 5700, 6000 or 6300 Series) already on the opening or ordered with it. On a manual door with no operator, a wave switch does nothing.
5) What is a comparable touchless door activation switch to the Norton Rixson 673 if I am not running Norton Rixson operators?
The Norton Rixson 673 is a microwave wave to open switch whose compatibility is stated as all low energy operators except the 5800, so it is written around the Norton Rixson operator family. Where the opening uses a different operator brand, the MS Sedco 216 Series infrared touchless switch is built for automatic door activation as its own product, and the MS Sedco NexGen IR touchless actuator switch is an active infrared actuator with ADA compliant operation. The dividing line is sensing method: the 673 senses by microwave, while both MS Sedco units sense by infrared.
6) Microwave or infrared for a wave to open switch - what is the difference between the Norton Rixson 673 and the MS Sedco NexGen IR?
The Norton Rixson 673 uses microwave technology with a sensing zone adjustable from 4 inches to 24 inches and a hold time adjustable from 1/2 to 30 seconds, in a single gang stainless steel housing. The MS Sedco NexGen IR actuator switch uses active infrared detection and is rated for ADA compliant operation. Microwave sensing responds to motion through the wave gesture, while active infrared detection responds to a hand presented in the beam, so the choice usually comes down to how the facility wants people to trigger the door and what surfaces and traffic sit in front of the switch.
7) Can an MS Sedco 216 Series switch replace a Norton Rixson 673 on a Norton Rixson 6000 Series operator?
They are not interchangeable on the strength of the model number alone. The Norton Rixson 673 is specified as compatible with all low energy operators except the 5800, and is called out for the Norton Rixson 5600, 5700, 6000 and 6300 Series operators. The MS Sedco 216 Series is an infrared touchless switch for automatic door activation and does not carry that Norton Rixson operator compatibility statement, so before substituting, confirm the actuator output matches the operator input the 6000 Series expects. The 673 also mounts in a standard single gang electrical box or a 685 surface mounting box, so the mounting prep on the wall is a second thing to verify.
8) Can I set how long the door stays open after someone waves at the Norton Rixson 673?
Hold time is adjustable on the switch from 1/2 second up to 30 seconds. Short settings suit a staff door with light traffic; long settings suit patient rooms, loading paths, or anywhere someone is moving a bed, cart, or wheelchair through the opening and needs the door held.
9) Microwave or infrared touchless door switch - which should I use?
The 673 is a microwave sensing switch, which reacts to motion in its zone rather than to a reflected beam, and its zone is adjustable from 4 to 24 inches. Active infrared actuators such as the MS Sedco NG NexGen IR and the MS Sedco 216 Series work on a detected reflection instead. Microwave is the choice when you want a deeper, tunable field in front of the plate; infrared is the choice when you want detection confined tightly to the face of the switch. Both are actuators for automatic door operators, not operators themselves.
10) I need to standardize touchless actuators across a building with several door operator brands. Can I use the Norton Rixson 673 everywhere?
Only where the operator is a Norton Rixson low energy unit other than the 5800. The 673's stated compatibility is the Norton Rixson low energy line, so openings running another manufacturer's operator need an actuator matched to that system. MS Sedco makes brand-agnostic infrared actuators (the 216 Series and the NG NexGen IR) that are commonly used to standardize the pushplate side across mixed operator fleets.
11) I need a hands free actuator specifically for ADA compliance on a healthcare door - which switch states ADA operation?
The MS Sedco NexGen IR touchless actuator switch states ADA compliant operation as part of its active infrared detection product definition. The Norton Rixson 673 microwave wave to open switch is designed for commercial applications requiring hands-free access control and ADA compliance, with a sensing zone adjustable from 4 inches to 24 inches so the trigger distance can be set to the approach path. Both are touchless actuators; the 673 ties into Norton Rixson low energy operators, which is the deciding factor when the operator is already on the door.
12) What should I use instead of the Norton Rixson 673 on a door where microwave motion sensing would false trigger?
Where passing foot traffic near the switch would trip a microwave sensor, an infrared actuator is the alternative: the MS Sedco 216 Series is an infrared touchless switch for automatic door activation, and the MS Sedco NexGen IR is an active infrared actuator switch with ADA compliant operation. If the microwave switch is preferred for the opening, the Norton Rixson 673 sensing zone adjusts from 4 inches to 24 inches, which lets the zone be tightened toward the wall and away from the traffic lane before reaching for a different technology.
13) For standardizing touchless actuators across a facility, what separates the Norton Rixson 673 from the MS Sedco 216 Series?
The Norton Rixson 673 is a commercial microwave wave to open switch in a stainless steel single gang housing, with an adjustable 4 inch to 24 inch sensing zone, adjustable 1/2 to 30 second hold time, and compatibility with all low energy operators except the 5800. The MS Sedco 216 Series is an infrared touchless switch for automatic door activation. Standardizing on one means standardizing on a sensing technology and a mounting footprint across every opening, so the practical question is whether every door in the program takes the same single gang prep and runs an operator the actuator can drive.
14) Will a stainless steel wave switch hold up in a hospital or kitchen where it gets wiped down constantly?
The 673 housing is stainless steel and the product is specified for commercial use, which is why it turns up on healthcare doors, lab and clean room entries, and food service openings. Because activation is touchless, the plate itself is not being contacted by hand on every cycle, which is most of the reason these get specified in hygiene-sensitive spaces.
15) How many versions of the Norton Rixson 673 wave switch do I have to choose between?
One. The 673 is ordered as a single model, so there is no finish or size selection to make. The variables are set in the field, not on the order: sensing zone from 4 to 24 inches and hold time from 1/2 to 30 seconds, plus whether you flush mount it in a single gang box or add a 685 surface box.
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Does the Norton Rixson 673 NOR come with a warranty?
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