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RCI 913 Microwave Motion Switch with Doppler Radar Technology for Sterile Environments

RCI 913 Microwave Motion Switch with Doppler Radar Technology for Sterile Environments

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RCI 913 Microwave Motion Switch with Doppler Radar Technology for Sterile Environments

Contact-Free Motion Detection for Automatic Door Control

The RCI 913 microwave motion switch delivers professional-grade touchless control for automatic doors and openings using advanced Doppler radar technology. This contact-free switch operates on 12 to 24 VDC/VAC with 1A contact rating and features variable pattern depth adjustment from 4" to 24" (102mm – 610mm). Designed specifically for sterile environments including healthcare and food processing facilities, the 913 includes water-resistant foam gasket construction for enhanced durability when exposed to water or cleaning products.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Doppler Radar Technology: Contact-free operation ideal for sterile environments including healthcare facilities and food processing plants where hygiene is critical.
  • Variable Detection Range: Adjustable pattern depth from 4" to 24" (102mm – 610mm) allows precise customization for specific application requirements.
  • Concealed Installation Option: Can be mounted behind non-reflective surfaces for unobtrusive placement in rooms or hallways with clean, non-visible appearance.
  • Water-Resistant Construction: Foam gasket provides increased durability when exposed to water or cleaning products for reliable operation in demanding environments.
  • Flexible Power Options: 12 to 24 VDC/VAC operation accommodates various system voltage requirements with 1A contact rating.
  • No Wearing Parts Design: Solid-state construction with no mechanical components ensures increased product life and reduced maintenance requirements.
  • Complete Installation Kit: Includes both single and double gang mounting plates for versatile installation configurations.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 2 Year Limited Warranty provides added confidence and protection for commercial applications.

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Electronic: Yes
  • Product Category: Electronic Access Controls
  • Product Group: Electronic Access Controls
  • Product Subgroup: Sensors, Switches, Relays and Timers
  • Product Type: Switches
  • Series: 913 Series
  • Subcategory: Electronic Access & Data

Installation & Operation

  1. Verify electrical requirements match available power supply. Confirm 12 to 24 VDC/VAC voltage and current capacity 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 detection pattern depth adjustment from 4" to 24" per application requirements.
  6. Restore power and test all functions including normal operation, detection sensitivity, and integration with connected automatic door systems.
  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
  • Food Processing Plant Entry Controls
  • Laboratory and Clean Room Access
  • Commercial Building Touchless Entry
  • Retail Automatic Door Activation
  • Industrial Facility Hands-Free Access
  • Emergency Exit Compliance Systems

Why Choose RCI Quality?

RCI microwave motion switches deliver professional-grade reliability with Doppler radar technology and water-resistant construction rated for demanding commercial applications. The 2 Year Limited Warranty and solid-state design with no wearing parts ensure dependable performance in sterile environments where touchless operation is essential. Engineered for healthcare, food processing, and other critical applications where hygiene and reliability cannot be compromised.

Manufacturer Resources

RCI Product Catalog

Product Specs

Product Group:
Electronic Access Controls
Series:
913 Series
Product Subgroup:
Sensors, Switches, Relays and Timers
Product Type:
Switches
Subcategory:
Electronic Access & Data
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Electronic:
Yes
Product Category:
Electronic Access Controls
Department:
Door Hardware

RCI 913-B – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the RCI 913 motion switch work on a 24VAC door operator, or does it need DC?
Either. The 913 microwave motion switch runs on 12 to 24 VDC or VAC, so it drops onto the accessory power of most low voltage operators and access control panels without a separate supply. Contact rating is 1A, which is the number to check against whatever you are switching: if you are driving an operator's activation input or a relay coil you are fine, but do not run a mag lock or a strike load straight through it.
2) How far out does the RCI 913 microwave sensor detect, and can the range be turned down so it does not trip from hallway traffic?
Pattern depth on the 913 is adjustable from 4 inches out to 24 inches (102mm to 610mm). That is a deliberate short-range switch, not a wide-area presence sensor. In a corridor where people walk past the door without wanting it, dial it toward the 4 inch end so only a hand deliberately presented at the plate triggers it. Set it wider when you want a hands-full approach, like a gurney or a cart, to open the door.
3) Can a touchless door switch be mounted behind drywall or a wall panel instead of on the surface?
The RCI 913 can, and that is the main reason to pick a Doppler radar switch over a push plate. Radar reads through non-reflective surfaces, so the unit can go behind a panel or wall finish and leave nothing visible in the room or hallway. Metal and other reflective materials will block it, so the covering has to be non-reflective. If you need something visible for the user to find, a wave switch like the Locknetics WS-200 mounts flush in the wall instead.
4) Is there a touchless door release that holds up to washdown and disinfectant cleaning in a hospital or food plant?
That is what the RCI 913 is built for. It is a contact-free Doppler radar switch, so nobody touches it to activate the door, and it carries a water resistant foam gasket for exposure to water and cleaning products. Solid state with no wearing parts, so there is no microswitch or plunger to fail from repeated wipe-downs. Common uses are healthcare door systems, food processing entries, and lab and clean room access.
5) Microwave motion switch or a push plate for an automatic door, which should I use?
It comes down to whether the door can be touched. A microwave switch like the RCI 913 activates without contact, which is what you want in surgery corridors, food processing, and clean rooms, and it can hide behind a finished surface. A push plate is mechanical, gives the user a positive tactile confirmation, and is harder to false-trigger. If you want the push plate route, the Dortronics 5287 Series gives you a heavy duty 1-1/2 inch push plate on a 3 inch back plate marked Push to Exit, and the Dortronics WR5276-HD22 is a waterproof heavy duty switch with a 5/8 inch stainless button for wet locations.
6) Is the RCI 913 a request-to-exit device or a door position switch?
Neither one. The 913 is an activation switch, a dry contact that fires when motion is detected in front of it, typically to trigger an automatic operator or release a door. If you need to monitor whether the door is actually closed, that is a magnetic door position switch, and the Schlage Electronics 7764 (concealed flush mount, SPDT) or 7766 (surface mount, SPDT) do that job. For request-to-exit signalling out of the lock itself, the Command Access REXKIT-CL is a field installable SPDT switch kit for CL180 Series cylindrical locks.
7) What is the closest equivalent to the RCI 913 microwave motion switch from another manufacturer?
The Cal-Royal 8633-SW is the nearest peer: it is a microwave cell switch supplied with single and double gang black faceplates, matching the RCI 913 on both the microwave sensing method and the single/double gang mounting plate kit. The RCI 913 is offered with black, cream, and white face plates, so if the opening calls for a light-colored plate to match surrounding devices the 913 covers that where the 8633-SW is specified with black plates. Both are touchless activation devices for automatic door and opening control rather than mechanical push buttons.
8) What is the difference between a microwave motion switch and a wave switch for touchless door activation?
The RCI 913 uses Doppler radar to sense motion, with pattern depth adjustable from 4 inches to 24 inches (102mm - 610mm), and it can be mounted behind a non-reflective surface so nothing is visible in the room or hallway. The Locknetics WS-200 and WS-200-MB are flush mount wave switches, meaning the plate itself is the sensing face and the user waves a hand at the device. Both are hands-free, but the 913 supports a concealed installation and lets the installer dial in how far out the detection field reaches, while the wave switch presents a fixed visible plate at the wall.
9) What should I use instead of the RCI 913 if the activation point is outdoors or gets washed down?
The RCI 913 carries a water-resistant foam gasket for exposure to water and cleaning products in sterile environments such as healthcare and food processing. For a genuinely wet or exterior activation point, the Dortronics WR5276-HD22 is a heavy duty water proof switch with a 5/8 inch round stainless entry button, and the Dortronics 5277-PZL is a weather proof heavy duty touch sensitive piezo push button with a dual-color illuminated ring. Those two are contact devices the user presses, so they give up the touchless operation the 913 is chosen for; specify them where a hand contact is acceptable and the environment is the driving constraint.
10) Is there another microwave motion switch besides the RCI 913 if I need black plates?
The Cal-Royal 8633-SW is the closest cross-brand equivalent, a microwave cell switch that ships with single and double gang black faceplates, part of the 8600 Series. The RCI 913 also includes both single and double gang plates, and offers the faceplate in black, cream, or white if you need to match a lighter wall device.
11) What do I need to check before wiring an RCI 913 into an existing automatic door operator?
Three things. Confirm the operator's accessory power is within 12 to 24 VDC or VAC. Confirm the activation input you are feeding draws no more than the 1A contact rating. Then pick your box, since single and double gang mounting plates both come with it. Kill power before you land any wiring, set the pattern depth between 4 and 24 inches once it is up, and walk-test the detection before you close the wall.
12) If activation needs to be restricted to authorized staff rather than anyone who walks up, what goes in place of the RCI 913?
The RCI 913 opens for any motion inside its adjustable 4 inch to 24 inch pattern, which is the point of it in a corridor or a clean room doorway. Where only staff should be able to release the opening, the Detex CS-400 Series electronic keyswitches with LED indicators take a key to actuate, and the Locknetics CSW-100 and CSW-200 are flush mount concealed desk releases with an SPDT switch, operated from behind a reception counter rather than at the door. The Locknetics TS-100 is a touch switch with dual LED status indicators and a programmable timer for an attended but hands-on release.
13) What is a simpler alternative to the RCI 913 for a push to exit application?
If the opening only needs a deliberate release rather than motion sensing, the Dortronics 5286 Series is a push plate exit release marked "Push to Exit", and the Dortronics 5287 Series is a heavy duty push button with a 1-1/2 inch wide push plate on a 3 inch wide back plate, also marked "Push to Exit". Both require the user to make contact with the device. The RCI 913 is the choice where contact-free operation matters, such as healthcare and food processing areas where hygiene governs, or where the activation device needs to sit concealed behind a finish surface.
14) Can a Schlage Electronics 7764 or 7766 door position switch replace the RCI 913?
No. The Schlage Electronics 7764 is a magnetic door position switch in a concealed flush mount, and the 7766 is the surface mount version, both single pole double throw; they report whether a door leaf is open or closed. The RCI 913 is a Doppler radar motion switch that detects a person approaching and signals the automatic door operator to run. A door position switch monitors the door, the 913 activates it, so a job needing both monitoring and touchless activation needs one of each rather than a substitution.
15) Is the Norton Rixson 503 or 504 vestibule switch an alternative to the RCI 913?
They solve a different part of the vestibule. The Norton Rixson 503 is an SPDT momentary push switch rated 15 amps for vestibule use, and the 504 is a dual SPDT momentary vestibule switch with a stainless steel face plate; both are pressed by hand. The RCI 913 activates on Doppler radar motion with no contact and runs on 12 to 24 VDC/VAC with a 1A contact rating, so where a vestibule pair is being specified for touchless operation the 913 replaces the push switch, and the switching capacity of the two devices should be checked against what the door operator circuit draws.
16) Is the RCI 913 motion switch rated for commercial buildings or is it a residential product?
Commercial. The 913 is a commercial grade access control switch and the stated applications are healthcare door systems, food processing entries, laboratory and clean room access, retail automatic door activation, and industrial hands-free access. The solid state design with no wearing parts is what carries it through high daily cycle counts in those buildings.
17) Can the RCI 913 be used as a request to exit device on a cylindrical lock instead of a switch kit?
They mount in different places. The Command Access REXKIT-CL is a field installable request to exit switch kit for CL180 Series cylindrical locks in an SPDT configuration, and it signals from inside the lock body when the lever is turned. The RCI 913 mounts to the wall on single or double gang plates and senses approaching motion by Doppler radar within an adjustable 4 inch to 24 inch pattern. For an egress signal tied to actual lever operation the lock-mounted kit is the match; the 913 is the choice where the release must happen with no contact at all.
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