WaveToOpenRecord the current arrangement
- Give each doorway an identifier, such as reception entry or floor-two washroom.
- Record the operator make and model from an accessible label.
- Count the activation plates on both approaches and any secondary controls.
- Note whether each device is inside, outside or in a wash-down area.
- Describe any current failure, delay or unwanted opening.
That inventory helps separate a change in activation from a repair that should be addressed as part of the same visit.
Have the interfaces checked
The proposed sensor’s supply and output must suit the operator or interface controller. Review the cable route, conductor availability, backbox and wall finish. A wireless control still has its own power and receiver requirements; the label alone does not describe the full installation.
Published settings are model-specific. For example, the BEA MS41 documentation describes adjustable detection and output timing. Other equipment may use a different arrangement.
Plan for the person using the opening
Consider the path someone takes toward the control, what they may be carrying and whether ordinary corridor traffic passes close by. Discuss how users will recognize the activation location and how staff will explain it.
The project should include setup and verification from the intended approach. Replacing a plate without reviewing placement can leave the original usability problem unresolved.
Send a useful set of photos
Include one view from each side of the doorway, a view of every existing control and a readable operator label. Keep people, access credentials and confidential records out of the images. Do not remove equipment covers to obtain a photo.
Use the retrofit enquiry form to describe the desired change. If the door is already unreliable, include the fault history so the assessment covers both issues.