Bircher CleanSwitch Touchless Door Switch with LED Feedback

Overview

What it is

CleanSwitch is a touchless switch, often called a no-touch exit or door release button, that uses a 24.125 GHz microwave Doppler radar to detect a deliberate hand movement in front of it. It switches a potential-free relay and shows its state with a coloured LED ring.

What it is used for

Bircher developed CleanSwitch for buildings with strict hygiene requirements such as hospitals, clinics, care homes, sanitary areas and food production, so that people can open automatic doors without touching a handle or push button.

Key features

• Adjustable detection range of 0.1 to 0.6 m
• Pulse mode (detects while the hand moves) or toggle mode (first gesture on, second off)
• LED feedback in blue, red or green with colour, brightness and mode set by DIP switch
• IP65 protection and a front that can be cleaned with standard disinfectants
• Printed pictogram covers in white or black, or customer logos on request

Buying considerations

CleanSwitch is ordered as a configuration of device, cover colour (white, black or no cover) and pictogram (for example blank, open, close, hand wave, wheelchair). State these in the quote request. CleanSwitch Basic is the version without LED feedback.

Installation considerations

The switch fits standard flush-mounted boxes; IP65 surface-mounted boxes in white or black are available. Wiring uses push-in spring terminals, and setup needs no tools.

Compatibility

Supply 12 to 24 V AC or DC. The changeover relay (1 A up to 30 V DC, 1 A up to 50 V AC) connects to the activation input of automatic door operators or access control systems.