Not sure which automatic door sensor is appropriate for your application? Trying to determine how to meet the ANSI 156.10 regulatory requirements? Please refer to the various links provided below for details or contact our experienced staff with any questions. We are an AAADM Certified Reseller and our certified inspector, Ken Nachreiner is available for your questions at 800-882-5839 Ext. 707.

BEA - Determining What Sensor Should Replace Existing Unit
This is an excellent piece with comparison photos to help you confirm which up to date sensor should be used to replace the old unit. Examples for Stanley, Dor-O-Matic, Besam, etc.

 
BEA ANSI 156.10 Sliding Door Sensor Requirements
An excellent ANSI 156.10 summary from BEA if you are equipping a new sliding door or upgrading an old system for compliance

BEA ANSI 156.10 Swinging Door Sensor Requirements
An excellent ANSI 156.10 summary from BEA if you are equipping a new swinging door or upgrading an old system for compliance
 

 
International Door & Operator Industry article
"Safety Measures for Power Doors"

BEA Technology Explained including Infrared, Microwave, Distance Measuring, etc.

 Professional Door Dealer Magazine article
"Sensing the Future in Automatic Door Sensors"
A more advanced discussion on some of the current
technologies utilized for automatic door sensors

MS Sedco Describing How Automatic Doors Work with Sensors
A good basic explanation describing the interaction of sensors with automated doors. Start here for "Door Sensor 101".

 
MS Sedco complete details on how to meet  new ANSI 156.10 regulatory requirements for SLIDING DOORS

MS Sedco complete details on how to meet new ANSI 156.10 regulatory requirements for SWINGING DOORS

How to Perform a Daily Safety Check
Automatic door systems should be given a daily safety check by premises owners. This item from AAADM will show you how.

Professional Door Dealer Magazine article
"Reducing Risk"
Technical discussion focusing on using
Carlos Gavazzi Sensors on door applications