About this item
The BEA 10MS41-DA is the stainless steel double-gang microwave touchless actuator with text and accessibility logo - the ISA wheelchair symbol version of the MS41 platform, IP55 rated standard and IP65 with silicone sealant, programmable illuminated ring, adjustable audible alert, 4 to 24-inch detection, ANSI 156.10 knowing act compliant, 12-24 VAC/DC. If you searched "10ms41", "bea 10ms41", "bea ms41", "da bea", or "ms-41" - this is the product.
"DA BEA": What This Search Means
If you searched "da bea" or "bea da" - you are searching for the BEA 10MS41-DA by its suffix letters. The DA designates the double-gang format with accessibility logo. This is the correct product.
The DA appears throughout BEA's product naming as the suffix for any plate that carries the accessibility symbol (International Symbol of Access - the wheelchair figure) in place of or alongside the wave-to-open hand logo. Searching "DA BEA" or "BEA DA" is the shorthand specifiers, contractors, and facilities managers use when pulling the accessibility-designated variant of a BEA actuator from a hardware schedule.
10MS41-DA vs 10MS41-D: The Logo Decision
The only functional difference between the 10MS41-DA and 10MS41-D is the logo on the faceplate. Every other specification - stainless steel body, IP55 rating, 4-24" detection, illuminated ring, audible alert, relay output, power input - is identical.
10MS41-D (hand logo): Shows the "Wave to Open" text plus a stylized hand graphic indicating the touchless wave gesture. Correct for interior and general-use doors where the wave gesture cue is the primary communication.
10MS41-DA (accessibility logo - this listing): Shows the "Wave to Open" text plus the International Symbol of Access (ISA) wheelchair graphic. Required when the automatic door is on an accessible route designated under the Americans with Disabilities Act, or when an ADA consultant or building inspector specifies that accessible door operators must display the ISA symbol.
The ISA symbol on an automatic door operator communicates that this door provides accessible entry - not just that it opens automatically. For any building subject to ADA Title II (public entities) or Title III (public accommodations), automatic door operators on the accessible route are typically required to be identified with the ISA symbol per building code and ADA signage requirements. The 10MS41-DA satisfies this requirement at the actuator itself without requiring a separate sign.
IP55 Standard and IP65 with Silicone Sealant
The MS41 is rated IP55 out of the box - protection against dust (partial) and water jets from any direction. For extreme washdown environments where high-pressure spray, steam cleaning, or immersion risk is present, applying silicone sealant to the perimeter of the mounting plate upgrades the rating to IP65 - full dust exclusion and protection against powerful water jets.
This IP65 path matters for:
Food processing corridors and wash-down zones: Facilities that hose down entire areas including wall surfaces.
Surgical suites and sterile processing: Areas where steam and chemical spray sterilization protocols involve directed spray at all surfaces.
Exterior vestibule entries in harsh climates: Covered but exposed entries where wind-driven rain or pressure washing is routine.
Applying silicone sealant at installation is a site task, not a factory option. No separate product ordering is required - the sealant is applied around the plate perimeter during installation to seal the faceplate-to-wall interface.
"MS-41" Variant: The Hyphen Search
If you searched "ms-41" - this is the BEA MS41 series with a hyphen in the model number. The BEA product designation is MS41 (no hyphen in the series name). The full model number 10MS41-DA uses a hyphen before the suffix. The ms-41 search resolves to the MS41 product family, and the 10MS41-DA is the double-gang accessibility variant.
Illuminated Ring and Audible Alert: Why Both Matter for Accessible Doors
The MS41's illuminated ring has specific value on accessible-route doors that the hand-logo MS41-D also shares, but that takes on additional importance when ADA accessibility is the specification driver.
Illuminated ring: Animated or static mode. In low-light conditions - corridors, parking structures, evening entries - the illuminated ring makes the actuator visible to users with limited vision, users approaching in wheelchairs at a lower sight line, and users who are unfamiliar with touchless activation. The ring confirms the door is active and operational before the user positions to activate it.
Audible alert: Configurable tone confirms activation for users who may not have clear sightlines to the door motion - a wheelchair user approaching from an angle, a user with visual impairment, or a user pushing a cart whose view of the door is obstructed. Silent mode remains available for hospital and noise-sensitive environments.
Potentiometer Detection Range: Onboard Hardware Adjustment
The MS41 detection range (4 to 24 inches) is adjusted using an onboard potentiometer - a physical dial on the sensor module. This is a more granular adjustment than a stepped dipswitch. For accessible route doors where the ANSI 156.10 knowing act range must be set precisely to ensure only deliberate activations trigger the door, the potentiometer allows fine-tuning to the exact distance required.
Full MS41 Variant Matrix
10MS41-S: Single gang, text + hand logo. 4-1/2" x 2-3/4".
10MS41-SA: Single gang, text + accessibility logo.
10MS41-D: Double gang, text + hand logo. 4-1/2" x 4-1/2".
10MS41-DA (this listing): Double gang, text + accessibility logo. 4-1/2" x 4-1/2".
10MS41-R: Round 6-inch, text + hand logo.
10MS41-RA: Round 6-inch, text + accessibility logo.
Specifications
Model: BEA 10MS41-DA
Series: MAGIC SWITCH MS41 Stainless Steel
Plate Format: Double gang - 4-1/2" (H) x 4-1/2" (W)
Logo: Text + ISA accessibility symbol (wheelchair)
Faceplate Material: Stainless steel, satin 630/US32D
IP Rating: IP55 standard; IP65 with silicone sealant applied
Technology: Microwave Doppler Radar, 24.125 GHz
Detection Range: 4 to 24 inches (onboard potentiometer)
Relay Hold Time: 0.5 to 30 seconds adjustable
Output Modes: Timed (pulse) or Toggle
Illuminated Ring: Animated or static, programmable
Audible Alert: Adjustable 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
Rounded Corners: Yes - hygiene and cleanroom design standard
Applications: ADA accessible entries, healthcare, surgical, cleanroom, pharmaceutical, washdown, food processing
Hand Logo Equivalent: 10MS41-D
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