Miller Edge AW 10 Air Wave Switch Only - No Enclosure for Air Pressure Wave
The Miller Edge AW10 is the base Air-Wave pressure switch used with Air-Wave configured sensing edges and treadles. This version is the switch only and does not include a protective enclosure, so it is typically selected when the installer already has a suitable protected mounting location. When the edge or treadle is compressed, air pressure travels through the hose and activates the switch diaphragm, allowing the operator control circuit to stop and/or reverse movement when wired and configured correctly.
Common Applications and Replacement Reasons
- Used when an Air-Wave edge switch is damaged, out of adjustment, contaminated, or no longer responding consistently
- Used for air-activated sensing edges and treadles on motorized doors and select gate systems
- Often serviced along with air hose, end plugs, barbed connectors, and coil cord parts
Features & Specifications
| Manufacturer | Miller Edge |
|---|
| Product Type | Air-Wave edge switch |
|---|
| Part Number | AW10 |
|---|
| Application | Air-Wave configured sensing edges and treadles |
|---|
| Detection Technology | Pneumatic pressure |
|---|
| Monitoring Type | Non-monitored |
|---|
| Maximum Edge Length | Up to 60 ft. Air-Wave configured sensing edge |
|---|
| Maximum Pressure | 3 PSI |
|---|
| Adjustable Sensitivity | 0.078 to 19.7 in. water column |
|---|
| Operating Temperature | -49 degrees F to +180 degrees F |
|---|
| Output | N.O. and N.C. switch output; verify operator input requirements |
|---|
| Maximum Contact Load | 0.5 A at 220 VAC or 1 A at 48 VDC |
|---|
| Terminal Configuration | 0.187 in. quick-connect tabs |
|---|
| Housing / Enclosure | ABS switch body, no external enclosure |
|---|
| Degree of Protection | No NEMA enclosure rating |
|---|
| Dimensions | 1-3/4 in. W x 1-1/4 in. H x 1-1/4 in. D |
|---|
| Weight | 0.5 oz. |
|---|
| Notes | AW10 switch only; no enclosure |
|---|
Compatible With
- Miller Edge Air-Wave configured sensing edges up to 60 ft.
- Miller Edge Air-Wave configured treadles
- Motorized commercial door applications where a non-monitored Air-Wave pressure switch is appropriate
- Select older commercial door operators that accept non-monitored 2-wire sensing edge inputs
- Select older gate operators when non-monitored secondary protection is allowed by the operator and local requirements
- Related Air-Wave edge components including RAH hose, P-50/P-50H, P-75/P-75H, 218-27-18, junction boxes, coil cords, and retracting reels
- Related Air-Wave kits AW14K500-12, AW14K500-12C, AW14K500-18, AW14K500-18C, AW14K500-24, and AW14K500-24C
- Not a monitored edge device for operators that require monitored external entrapment protection
Also Known As / Related Part Numbers
Technician Note
These Miller Edge Air-Wave switches are non-monitored pneumatic pressure switches. They are useful in cold, wet, refrigerated, high vibration, and condensation-prone locations, but they are not a substitute for a monitored edge where the operator requires monitored entrapment protection.
Before Ordering Checklist
- Confirm the original system is Air-Wave configured, not electric or resistive edge wiring
- Confirm the operator input can accept the selected non-monitored switch output
- Match the enclosure style to the environment and mounting location
- Inspect air hose, plugs, tubing, and fittings for leaks before replacing only the switch
- Cycle-test the edge after installation and confirm the operator stops or reverses properly
Professional Advisory
Do not use a non-monitored Air-Wave switch to bypass a required monitored safety device. For newer gate and door operators or unclear safety inputs, have a qualified technician review the operator manual, UL 325 requirements, and the full entrapment protection layout.
Product Questions and Answers
What is the Miller Edge AW10 used for?
The AW10 is the switch-only Air-Wave pressure switch used with Miller Edge Air-Wave configured sensing edges and treadles.
Does the AW10 include an enclosure?
No. AW10 is the switch only. Use AW12A or AW14 when a factory enclosure is required.
Is the AW10 a monitored safety device?
No. The AW10 is a non-monitored Air-Wave switch and should not be used where the operator requires monitored external entrapment protection.
How long of an edge can the AW10 support?
Miller Edge lists the Air-Wave switch family for Air-Wave configured sensing edges up to 60 ft.
What should I check before replacing an AW10?
Check the air hose, plugs, connector fittings, switch tubing, and operator input before replacing the switch alone.
