About this item
The BEA 10MS41-D is the stainless steel double-gang microwave touchless actuator from BEA's MAGIC SWITCH family - IP55 rated for industrial and washdown environments, customizable illuminated ring with animated or static display, adjustable audible alert, 4 to 24-inch detection range, 0.5 to 30-second relay hold, ANSI 156.10 knowing act compliant, 12-24 VAC/DC. If you searched "10ms41-d" or "10ms41" - this is the product.
MS41 vs MS31: Three Upgrades That Determine Which to Specify
If you are comparing the MS41 to the MS31, every competitor page lists them as similar products without explaining the three concrete differences that make the MS41 the correct choice for specific environments.
Upgrade 1 - Stainless steel faceplate (MS41) vs polymer plate (MS31): The MS41 faceplate is stainless steel - specifically, it is the 10MS41-D double-gang format in the 630/US32D satin stainless finish. Stainless steel withstands chemical cleaning agents, bleach-based sanitizers, and high-pressure spray that degrade plastic faceplates. In a food processing facility, pharmaceutical cleanroom, surgical suite, or any environment where the actuator is regularly cleaned with harsh chemicals or high-pressure water, the MS31's polymer plate is not the right choice. The MS41 stainless plate is.
Upgrade 2 - IP55 vs IP54: The MS41 is IP55 rated - protection against dust ingress (partial) and water jets from any direction. The MS31 is IP54, protecting against splash but not directed water jets. Washdown environments where hoses are used for floor and surface cleaning require IP55 at minimum. Healthcare environments with regular surface spray sanitization protocols benefit from IP55.
Upgrade 3 - Illuminated ring plus audible alert (MS41) vs LED indicator only (MS31): The MS41 has a programmable illuminated ring around the sensor face that can be configured as animated (cycling) or static (constant) illumination. The ring is visible in low-light conditions and provides a high-visibility activation cue that the MS31's single small LED cannot match. The MS41 also includes an adjustable audible activation alert - a tone that sounds when the door is triggered - that can be configured to different volume levels or set to silent mode for hospitals and noise-sensitive environments.
10MS41-D Model Decoded
10 - BEA product prefix, standard across the MS series.
MS - MAGIC SWITCH, BEA's touchless actuator family.
41 - The MS41 stainless steel series - the upgraded tier above MS31, designed specifically for harsh environment and high-hygiene applications.
D - Double gang plate format, text and hand logo. Double-gang dimensions: 4-1/2 inches high by 4-1/2 inches wide.
Full MS41 Variant Matrix
The MS41 comes in four plate formats with two logo options each:
10MS41-S: Single gang, text + hand logo. Dimensions: 4-1/2" x 2-3/4".
10MS41-SA: Single gang, text + accessibility logo (wheelchair symbol).
10MS41-D (this listing): Double gang, text + hand logo. Dimensions: 4-1/2" x 4-1/2".
10MS41-DA: Double gang, text + accessibility logo.
10MS41-R: Round plate, 6-inch diameter, text + hand logo.
10MS41-RA: Round plate, 6-inch diameter, text + accessibility logo.
The double-gang format (this listing) is specified when the hardware schedule calls for a wider plate - matching a double-gang electrical box opening, providing a larger visual target for users approaching the door, or when the architectural specification requires double-gang format to match other double-gang devices on the same wall.
Programmable Illuminated Ring: Configuration Options
The illuminated ring on the MS41 face is configurable by dip switch - not by app or software:
Animated mode: The ring cycles through an illumination pattern - a visual "wave" effect that guides users toward the wave-to-open gesture. Animated mode is the highest-visibility configuration for high-traffic areas where users may not be familiar with touchless actuators.
Static mode: The ring illuminates at constant brightness - provides a lower-key presence indicator that confirms the actuator is powered and active without drawing attention in environments where visual minimalism is preferred.
Ring illumination color is factory-set to match the BEA standard palette. Ring brightness and the LED dip switch settings follow the same configuration approach as the MS31 - lit in detection or lit when not in detection, configurable by dip switch position.
Audible Alert: Four Settings Including Silent
The MS41 audible alert is configurable to multiple volume levels, including a true silent mode. This is critical for two distinct environments:
High-traffic retail and transportation: An audible tone confirms to the user that the door was triggered - useful in noisy lobbies and busy corridors where visual feedback alone may be missed.
Hospitals, surgery centers, quiet rooms: Silent mode eliminates the audible tone entirely. The MS41 silent setting matches the MS31's silent-by-default behavior while adding the option to enable audible feedback in other applications of the same product.
Applications Where the MS41 is Required
The MS31 covers general commercial installations - retail, offices, standard healthcare corridors. The MS41 is specified when any of the following apply:
Surgical and procedural environments: Stainless steel surfaces resist sterilization chemical exposure. IP55 withstands the spray-down protocols used in operating room corridors and procedure rooms.
Pharmaceutical and cleanroom: Controlled environments where particulate contamination and surface bacteria are concerns require stainless steel hardware that can be wiped down and sanitized without surface degradation.
Food processing and industrial washdown: Facilities where floors, walls, and all surfaces are routinely hosed down with water or cleaning agents require IP55-rated hardware mounted at wall height.
Exterior covered applications: IP55 handles rain splash and weather exposure in covered exterior entries better than IP54.
Specifications
Model: BEA 10MS41-D
Series: MAGIC SWITCH MS41 Stainless Steel
Plate Format: Double gang - 4-1/2" (H) x 4-1/2" (W)
Logo: Text + hand logo (DA variant = accessibility logo)
Faceplate Material: Stainless steel, 630/US32D satin finish
IP Rating: IP55 - dust partial, water jets from any direction
Technology: Microwave Doppler Radar, 24.125 GHz
Detection Range: 4 to 24 inches adjustable
Relay Hold Time: 0.5 to 30 seconds adjustable
Output Modes: Timed (pulse) or Toggle
Illuminated Ring: Animated or static, programmable
Audible Alert: Adjustable volume levels, including silent mode
Power: 12 to 24 VAC/DC
Relay Max Contact Voltage: 60VDC / 125VAC
Relay Max Contact Current: 1A (resistive)
Relay Max Switching Power: 30W DC / 60 VA AC
ANSI Compliance: 156.10 knowing act adjustable
Applications: Healthcare, surgical, cleanroom, pharmaceutical, washdown, industrial, food service
Other Formats: 10MS41-S (SG), 10MS41-SA (SG accessibility), 10MS41-DA (DG accessibility), 10MS41-R (round), 10MS41-RA (round accessibility)
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