
MAGIC SWITCH: MS21H
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* Use of the device outside the intended application cannot be guaranteed by the manufacturer.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS *
DESCRIPTION
ENGLISH
Hardwired | Stainless Steel | Touchless |
Activation Sensor*
PATENT PENDING
6’’ Round (shown) 4.75’’ Square
Text & Logo - 10MS21HR1 Text & Logo - 10MS21HS1
Logo - 10MS21HRLL Logo - 10MS21HSLL
Text - 10MS21HR Text - 10MS21HS
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
1. faceplate 5. NEMA 4 enclosure
2. mounting ring 6. wire harness
3. set screws 7. DIP switches
4. backplate 8. potentiometer
** Sensing Zone is dependent upon
• Size (area) of object
• Orientation of object
• Speed of object
• Environmental conditions
*** 5 conduct wire needed between sensor and door control
Technology Capacitive Sensing
Detection Mode Proximity
Supply Voltage 12-24 VAC/DC
Current Consumption 37 mA (typical)
Temperature Range -20°F to +120°F
Enclosure Rating NEMA 4
Sensing Zone ** Maximum sensing zone of up to four (4) inches
Relay
1-Form A Solid State Relay
0.4A 60VAC/VDC (max)
Dimensions (Overall)
6’’ round - 7’’ (DIA) x 0.5’’ (D)
4.75’’ square - 5.75’’ (H) x 5.75’’ (W) x 0.5’’ (D)
Wire Harness Length *** 6 inches (5 conductor)
Material
Stainless Steel (faceplate)
Clear Polycarbonate (mounting ring, backlplate, enclosure)

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PRECAUTIONS
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INSTALLATION
TIPS
APPLICATIONS
NOTE: Do not install the sensor within the swingpath of the door.
1) Install electrical box
2) Remove two (2) set screws
3) Disassemble (slide up, pull out) faceplate assembly from mounting ring
4) Temporarily mount mounting ring to electrical box
NOTE: Observe “THIS END UP”
5) Mark four (4) mounting ring mounting hole locations
6) Remove mounting ring from electrical box
7) Install four (4) wall anchors
8) Mount (hand tighten) mounting ring to both electrical box and wall
9) Remove back of NEMA 4 enclosure
10) Complete Section 2 (WIRING) and Section 3 (SETTINGS & ADJUSTMENTS) prior to continuing installation in
Section 4
Only trained and
qualified personnel
may install and setup
the sensor.
The warranty is invalid if
unauthorized repairs are
made or attempted by
unauthorized personnel.
Always test the proper
operation of the
installation before
leaving the premises.
The door control unit
and the door cover
profile must be correctly
grounded.
single or double gang
electrical box may be
used (non-metallic
ideal)
single gang electrical
box recommended for
4.75’’ square version
set screws are 4/40 x
1/2’’ Allen head screws,
adjusted with 3/32 Allen
wrench (supplied)
mounting screws are
#6-32 x 1/2’’ Phillips
head screws
Single Swing Doors Dual Egress Swing DoorsSim Pair Swing Doors Sliding Doors

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WIRING
SETTINGS & ADJUSTMENTS
A - SENSING ZONE - potentiometer
COUNTERCLOCKWISE - decrease (0’’ minimum)
CLOCKWISE - increase (4’’ maximum *)
B - AUDIBLE ALERT - DIP switch 1 (left)
ON - audible alert pulsed for 0.5 seconds during detection
OFF - audible alert o
C - LED - DIP switch 2 (right)
ON - LED on at rest, pulsed o for 0.5 seconds during detection
OFF - LED o at rest, pulsed on for 0.5 seconds during detection
* Maximum sensing zone will vary depending on size (area), orientation, and
speed of object as well as environmental conditions.
IMPORTANT WIRING NOTES:
Be sure to always use the BEA provided isolation module. *
If using a shielded wire harness, both ends of the shielding foil must be connected to Earth Ground.
If using a wire harness with more than 5 conductors, all extra conductors must be wired to Earth Ground.
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B C
* It is required that each MS21 be powered by a separate isolation module
NOTE: It will take approximately 10 seconds to complete the initilization sequence once powered.
DOOR HEADER
GREEN
YELLOW
GREEN / YELLOW
RED
BLACK
WHITE
RED
BLACK
WHITE
GREEN
BLUE
Installer Provided
Wire Harness
ISOLATION
MODULE
RED
BLACK
WHITE
GREEN
BLUE
WIRE NUT
NO
COM
− POWER
+ POWER
NC
EARTH GROUND
Isolation Module Signal Harness Wire Isolation Module Wire Door Control Terminal
To Door Con trol
(6 wire side)
AC/DC + - Red AC/DC +
AC/DC - - Black AC/DC -
COM - White ACT COM
NO - Green ACT NO
NC - Yellow ACT NC
Earth Ground - Gree n / Yellow Earth Ground
To MS2 1
(5 wire side)
COM White White -
NO Green Green -
AC/DC Red Red -
AC/DC Black Black -
Earth Ground Blue Blue -
Wire nut ha rness wires and isolation modu le wires together and connect isolation mo dule wires to the door control, according to the char t below.
NOTE: From isolation module to ACT, use
either green (NO) OR yellow (NC)

Sensor detecting
erratically or false
activations
1. Not properly grounded 1. Verify continuity between sensor ground and
earth ground. See Application Note for details.
2. Unstable power supply 2. Be sure to use the BEA isolation module
3. Electrical noise within sensing zone 3. Reduce sensing zone (potentiometer
counterclockwise)
4. Non-stationary object within
detection zone
4. Clear 10’’ zone around detection eld
5. Sensor has been vandalized 5. Verify sensor is operational; replace if necessary
Sensor not
detecting
1. Sensing zone is set too low 1. Increase sensing zone (potentiometer clockwise)
2. No power 2. Verify power supply and connection
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INSTALLATION (continued)
11) Reinstall back of NEMA 4 enclosure
12) Reassemble (align, push in, slide down) faceplate assembly to mounting ring
13) Reinstall two (2) set screws
14) Test installation functionality and performance
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FUNCTIONALITY
ACTIVATION - Activation signal held until sensing zone is cleared (or until relearned). Audible Alert
(if enabled) will pulse for 0.5 seconds at initial detection.
REJECTION - An object must be within sensing zone for at least 130 milliseconds for detection to
occur (i.e. parallel trac rejection).
TRACKING - Reduced unwanted detections by allowing small variations in baseline capacitance (i.e.
temperature/humidity changes). If stationary object remains within sensing zone for more than 5
seconds, a new capacitive zone will be learned and normal operation will resume (i.e. chewing gum
stuck to faceplate).
Upon completion of the installation or service work, at a minimum, perform a daily safety check in accordance with the
minimum inspection guidelines provided by AAADM. Provide each equipment owner with an owner’s manual that
includes a daily safety checklist and contains, at a minimum, the information recommended by AAADM. Offer an
information session with the equipment owner explaining how to perform daily inspections and point out the location of
power/operation switches to disable the equipment if a compliance issue is noted. The equipment should be inspected
annually in accordance with the minimum inspection guidelines. A safety check that includes, at a minimum, the items
listed on the safety information label must be performed during each service call. If you are not an AAADM certified
inspector, BEA strongly recommends you have an AAADM certified inspector perform an AAADM inspection and place
a valid inspection sticker below the safety information label prior to putting the equipment into operation.
AAADM
American Association of
Automatic Door Manufactures
ANSI / AAADM Compliance
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CAUTION: When installing near unprotected and/or uninsulated circuits, additional
electrical isolation may be needed. The shrink tubing provided by BEA over the printed
wiring board is rated minimum 150V, VW-1 and 80C. This information may be taken into
account to dene whether additional isolation is required.