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Norton Rixson 768 Wave to Open Switch Battery Operated Infrared Door Activation Sensor

Norton Rixson 768 Wave to Open Switch Battery Operated Infrared Door Activation Sensor

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Norton Rixson 768 Wave to Open Switch Battery Operated Infrared Door Activation Sensor

Touchless Door Activation Solution

The Norton Rixson 768 Wave to Open Switch provides convenient touchless door activation through advanced infrared sensor technology. This battery-operated double gang wall switch features a sensor detection range up to 4" with field-configurable bi-color LED status indicators and selectable time delay from 1 to 10 seconds. Built with stainless steel construction and vandal-resistant face plate for reliable commercial applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Touchless Operation: Infrared sensors with up to 4" detection range provide hygienic hands-free door activation for enhanced user safety.
  • Battery-Powered Design: Self-contained battery operation eliminates complex wiring requirements for simplified installation and maintenance.
  • Vandal-Resistant Construction: Stainless steel face plate with vandal-resistant design ensures durability in high-traffic commercial environments.
  • Configurable LED Indicators: Field-configurable bi-color red/green LED status indicators provide clear operational feedback and system status.
  • Adjustable Time Delay: Selectable time delay from 1 to 10 seconds allows customization for specific application requirements and user needs.
  • Double Gang Configuration: Standard double gang mounting fits conventional electrical boxes for easy retrofit installations.
  • Wide Operator Compatibility: Compatible with Norton Rixson 5600, 5700, 6000, and 6300 Series operators for versatile system integration.
  • Comprehensive Accessory System: Part of extensive Norton Rixson accessories collection including switches, sensors, transmitters, and specialty kits for complete door automation 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: Touchless Switches
  • Subcategory: Accessories

Installation & Operation

  1. Verify electrical requirements and confirm compatibility with existing Norton Rixson operator systems 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 LED indicator colors and time delay settings per application requirements.
  6. Restore power and test all functions including normal operation, sensor detection range, and integration with connected door operators.
  7. Complete final inspection and document settings. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete wiring diagrams, programming instructions, and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Healthcare Facility Access Control
  • Commercial Building Security Systems
  • Educational Institution Safety Systems
  • Retail Loss Prevention
  • Industrial Facility Monitoring
  • Emergency Exit Compliance
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties

Why Choose Norton Rixson Quality?

Norton Rixson touchless switch products deliver professional-grade reliability with stainless steel construction and vandal-resistant design rated for demanding commercial applications. The comprehensive compatibility with multiple operator series and extensive accessory collection ensures flexible system integration. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable touchless operation and user safety are essential.

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 768 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Does the Norton Rixson 768 touchless switch need to be wired to power?
No wiring to a power source is needed for the switch itself. The 768 is battery operated and self contained, so it mounts without running power to the box. You still make the connection to the door operator per the wiring diagram.
2) What size electrical box does the Norton Rixson 768 wave switch mount to?
Double gang. The 768 uses a standard double gang configuration, so it drops into a conventional double gang electrical box, which is what makes it workable as a retrofit over an existing pushplate location.
3) How close do you have to get your hand to a Norton Rixson 768 wave to open sensor?
Detection range is up to 4 inches. That is a deliberate short range, so a person waving at the plate triggers it but someone walking past in the corridor does not. If you want an actuator that fires from across a vestibule, this is not it.
4) Is the Norton Rixson 768 the whole door opener or just the button?
Just the actuator. The 768 is the wall mounted wave switch that tells a low energy swing door operator to open. The operator itself, the arm and the power for it are separate and have to already be on the opening or ordered alongside.
5) I have a Norton Rixson 5800 low energy operator. Can I use the 768 wave switch on it?
No. The Norton Rixson 768 is compatible with all low energy operators except the 5800, so for that opening you need a different actuator. The MS Sedco 216 Series is an infrared touchless switch for automatic door activation, and the MS Sedco NexGen IR is an active infrared touchless actuator switch with ADA compliant operation; either is worth checking against your 5800 installation instructions. Within the Norton Rixson line the 768 covers 5600, 5700, 6000, and 6300 Series operators.
6) What is the closest equivalent to the Norton Rixson 768 wave to open switch from another manufacturer?
The MS Sedco 216 Series is an infrared touchless switch for automatic door activation, the same job the Norton Rixson 768 does at the wall. The 768 is a battery operated double gang wall switch with a sensor detection range up to 4 inches, selectable time delay from 1 to 10 seconds, and a stainless steel vandal resistant face plate, and it is rated for commercial use. If the opening already runs a Norton Rixson low energy operator, the 768 is the switch built for that family: it is compatible with all low energy operators except the 5800.
7) Which touchless door actuator should I specify when the project requires ADA compliant operation called out on the drawing?
The MS Sedco NexGen IR touchless actuator switch is described as an active infrared detection switch with ADA compliant operation, so it is the one to put on a submittal where that language has to appear. The Norton Rixson 768 is a commercial touchless switch whose published detail is its infrared sensing to 4 inches, field configurable bi-color red/green LED status indicators, and selectable 1 to 10 second time delay, which is the hold-open adjustment inspectors usually want to see set at the door.
8) Can you adjust how long the door stays open with the Norton Rixson 768 switch?
The 768 has a selectable time delay from 1 to 10 seconds, set in the field. Shorter settings suit a staff door with steady traffic, longer ones a restroom or patient room entry where someone in a wheelchair or pushing a cart needs more time through the opening.
9) Is the Norton Rixson 768 wave plate tough enough for a public corridor or a school?
Stainless steel face plate, vandal resistant, and specified for commercial use. It is built for high traffic public openings where a plastic actuator gets abused, which is why it turns up in healthcare, education and multi-tenant buildings.
10) What are the alternatives to the Norton Rixson 768 for a touchless door actuator?
Two other infrared touchless actuators worth looking at are the MS Sedco 216 Series switch and the MS Sedco NexGen IR actuator. The 768 is the one to use when you are on Norton Rixson low energy operators (anything but the 5800) and want a battery powered unit with no supply wiring to the box.
11) Is a hardwired touchless actuator interchangeable with the Norton Rixson 768, or does the rough-in change?
They are not a drop-in swap for each other at the box. The Norton Rixson 768 is a self-contained battery operated unit in a standard double gang configuration, so it mounts to a conventional double gang electrical box and does not need a power run pulled to the actuator. The MS Sedco 216 Series and the MS Sedco NexGen IR are touchless actuator switches using active infrared detection; confirm their power and gang requirements against the box you already have before committing, because a single gang ring or a box with no conduit to it will decide which of the three fits the wall as built.
12) For a high traffic entrance where the wall plate gets abused, which touchless switch holds up?
The Norton Rixson 768 is built with stainless steel construction and a vandal resistant face plate, specified for high traffic commercial environments such as healthcare access control, schools, and multi-tenant residential entrances. The MS Sedco 216 Series and MS Sedco NexGen IR are also commercial infrared touchless actuator switches for automatic door activation; the difference that matters on an exposed corridor or a public lobby is the face plate material and vandal resistance, so match that detail on whichever you spec.
13) Does the Norton Rixson 768 give any visual feedback that it has been activated?
There is a bi-color red and green LED on the switch, and the colors are field configurable, so you can set which state reads red and which reads green to match the rest of the openings in the building rather than being stuck with the factory arrangement.
14) What is the difference between the Norton Rixson 768 and the MS Sedco NexGen IR in how close the user has to get?
The Norton Rixson 768 uses infrared sensors with a detection range up to 4 inches, so it reads a hand held right at the plate rather than a body approaching down the corridor. The MS Sedco NexGen IR is an active infrared detection actuator switch. Where the two diverge for a spec writer is the stated sensing distance: the 768 publishes the 4 inch figure, which is the number to check against how a wheelchair user or a gurney will actually reach the wall at your mounting height.
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Does the Norton Rixson 768 come with a warranty?
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