Miller Edge MWR13 3 Channel Receiver for Gate and Commercial Door Operators
The Miller Edge MWR13 is a three-channel receiver for Miller Edge 318 MHz wireless sensing edge systems. It is used where a compatible wireless transmitter sends a signal from a 2-wire sensing edge to the operator controls so the gate or commercial door can stop or reverse when the edge is activated.
This receiver belongs to the legacy pre-April 2024 trinary DIP switch MW family. It is commonly associated with MWT12 and MWTA12 transmitters. Current Miller Edge MW products include B-series binary DIP components, so mixed-generation service work should be verified carefully before ordering or programming.
Features and Specifications
| Manufacturer | Miller Edge |
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| Part Number | MWR13 |
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| Product Type | Three-channel wireless sensing edge receiver |
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| Application | Non-monitored wireless safety edge signal to commercial door or gate operator controls |
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| Frequency | 318 MHz |
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| Voltage | 12-24 VAC/DC nominal |
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| Output | N.O. and N.C. relay output contacts, channel dependent |
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| Receiver Channels | 3 channels / 3 relays |
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| Operating Range | Up to 100 ft under optimal conditions |
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| Operating Temperature | 0 F to 130 F |
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| Dimensions | Approx. 3-3/4 in. W x 4-13/16 in. H x 1-1/4 in. D |
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| Weight | Approx. 4.6 oz. |
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| Antenna | Attached wire or F connector |
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| Notes | Legacy / discontinued three-channel MW receiver; verify generation and coding before ordering |
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Compatible With
- Miller Edge 318 MHz MW wireless sensing edge systems.
- Commercial motorized door operators using a non-monitored safety edge input.
- Automated vehicular gate operators using a non-monitored safety edge input.
- Older commercial door operators manufactured before August 2010 when a non-monitored edge system is allowed by the operator and site requirements.
- Older automated gate operators manufactured before January 2016 when a non-monitored edge system is allowed by the operator and site requirements.
- Miller Edge 2-wire, non-monitored, normally open sensing edges, sold separately.
- Applications requiring dry contact N.O. or N.C. receiver output to the operator control board.
- Not intended as a substitute for a monitored sensing edge system where monitored entrapment protection is required.
- MWT12 legacy 318 MHz non-monitored wireless sensing edge transmitter.
- MWTA12 legacy 318 MHz transmitter with low battery alarm.
- One MWR13 may be paired with 2 to 3 MWT12 transmitters or 2 to 3 MWTA12 transmitters when configured correctly.
- Pre-April 2024 trinary 9-pole, 3-position DIP switch Miller Edge MW components.
- Current binary B-series components may be mixed only when the required additional programming steps are followed.
Also Known As / Related Part Numbers
- MWR13
- MWR-13
- MWR 13
- Miller Edge three-channel receiver
- Miller Edge 318 MHz receiver
- MWR13 receiver
- MWT12 receiver system
- MWTA12 receiver system
- Legacy trinary MW receiver
- MWR22B related current two-channel receiver
Technician Note
MWR13 is not a universal radio receiver for gate remotes. It is a safety edge receiver for Miller Edge 318 MHz sensing edge transmitters. Match the DIP coding and channel assignment, then test every edge input at the operator.
Before Ordering
- Match the Miller Edge wireless generation: pre-April 2024 trinary DIP components and current binary DIP components may require additional programming when mixed.
- Verify the job requires a non-monitored 2-wire sensing edge system, not a monitored edge interface.
- Confirm the operator provides 12-24 VAC/DC low-voltage power for the receiver.
- Confirm the receiver output needed by the operator: normally open or normally closed.
- Keep the receiver antenna outside metal enclosures or use the proper remote antenna accessory if signal range is weak.
- Check all safety devices after installation and test that the door or gate stops and reverses properly.
- Confirm whether a three-channel receiver is needed or whether the current two-channel B-series service part is being considered.
- Record the existing DIP switch settings and channel assignment before removing the old receiver.
Professional Advisory
Wireless edge systems must be installed and tested as safety devices, not as simple accessory relays. For high-voltage operator panels, monitored safety requirements, missing entrapment protection, or unreliable gate movement, use a qualified gate or commercial door technician.
Product Questions and Answers
What transmitters work with the MWR13 receiver?
MWR13 is commonly paired with Miller Edge MWT12 and MWTA12 318 MHz wireless sensing edge transmitters. Verify the wireless generation and DIP switch coding before mixing components.
Is MWR13 a monitored safety edge receiver?
No. MWR13 is used in non-monitored MW wireless edge systems. Monitored edge applications require a monitored system such as the appropriate RBand family or another approved monitored interface.
How many channels does MWR13 provide?
MWR13 provides three receiver channels / relays, allowing multiple wireless edge commands when the transmitters and channel settings are configured correctly.
Can MWR13 be used on gate operators?
It may be used on automated vehicular gate operators that accept a non-monitored edge input and where the system requirements allow that configuration. Confirm operator requirements before use.
Can old trinary and new binary MW parts be mixed?
Miller Edge notes that binary and trinary MW components may be interchangeable with additional programming. Do not assume drop-in compatibility without following the correct instructions for the component generation.
