BEA 10MICROCELL1SL, Microcell Single Safety Beams, 10 Meter Cables
The BEA 10MICROCELL1SL is a compact active infrared safety beam set used on automatic pedestrian doors where the beam heads need to sit cleanly in the door frame, threshold area, or swing door guiderail. It is normally selected when a technician needs a narrow beam path instead of a surface-mounted sensor. The small cylindrical heads are helpful on storefront sliding doors, swing door guide rails, and pedestrian entrance systems where the available mounting space is limited.
This item is best understood as part of the BEA Microcell safety beam family. It is not a driveway gate photo eye, vehicle detector, or general access-control beam. Correct operation depends on the matching Microcell control box, proper alignment, correct single-beam setting, and connection to a compatible automatic door control. The longer cable version is useful when the beam location is farther from the control area or when the wiring path must be routed through an automatic door frame.
Compatible With
This item is commonly associated with BEA Microcell safety beam systems and automatic pedestrian door controllers that support Microcell beam input through the proper control box. Compatibility should be verified by the installed Microcell control box, the automatic door controller input, and the required single-beam or double-beam layout.
- BEA Microcell single-beam automatic pedestrian door safety systems
- Automatic sliding door threshold safety beam applications using Microcell beam heads
- Automatic swing door guiderail safety beam applications using Microcell beam heads
- Storefront and pedestrian entrance door systems with compatible BEA Microcell control equipment
- Select automatic door operators that accept a relay safety input from the Microcell control box
- Installations replacing BEA 10MICROCELL1SL or equivalent Microcell single-beam heads with 10 meter / 32 ft cable reference
Features and Specifications
| Manufacturer | BEA Sensors |
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| Product Type | Active infrared safety beam set |
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| Part Number | 10MICROCELL1SL |
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| Application | Automatic pedestrian sliding door thresholds and swing door guiderails |
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| Sensor Family | Microcell |
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| Beam Configuration | Single beam |
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| Cable Length | 10 meters / approximately 32 ft reference |
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| Mounting Style | Compact recessed beam heads for 1/2 inch drilled openings |
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| Output / Interface | Used through compatible Microcell control box and door controller input |
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| Notes | Not a gate photo eye, vehicle detector, or stand-alone monitored UL 325 gate safety device |
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Also Known As / Related Part Numbers
- 10MICROCELL1SL
- 10MICROCELL1S
- 10MICROCELL1D
- 10MICROCELL1DL
- 10MICROCONTROL
- Microcell One
- Microcell single safety beam
- Microcell single beam 10 meter cable
- Microcell 32 ft cable beam
- BEA Microcell safety beam
Technician Note
Use the control box LEDs during setup to confirm beam interruption and alignment. A beam that is slightly out of alignment may work during testing and then nuisance trip later when the door vibrates or the sun angle changes.
Before Ordering Checklist
- Confirm the installed system is BEA Microcell, not another safety beam brand.
- Verify the job needs the single-beam version rather than the double-beam Microcell set.
- Match the cable length and routing path before replacing the beam heads.
- Confirm the Microcell control box is present and working if replacing beam heads only.
- Check the door controller input type and required relay behavior.
Professional Advisory
Automatic pedestrian door safety devices should be installed and tested by a qualified automatic door technician. Do not bypass safety beams to keep a door operating. If the door closes on pedestrians, reverses unexpectedly, or shows a sensor fault, service the sensor system before returning the door to normal use.
Important Ordering Warnings
- Do not use this product as a substitute for monitored gate photo eyes or gate entrapment protection.
- A matching physical beam head does not guarantee compatibility if the control box or door controller is different.
Product Questions and Answers
It is used as a compact single active infrared safety beam set for automatic pedestrian sliding door thresholds and swing door guiderail applications.
Does this include the Microcell control box?
This page should be checked against the listed kit contents before ordering. The 10MICROCELL1SL part is commonly searched as the single Microcell beam version with longer cable, while the 10MICROCONTROL is the replacement control box reference.
Can I use this on a driveway gate?
No. This Microcell product is intended for automatic pedestrian door safety beam applications and should not be used as a driveway gate photo eye or vehicle detector.
What should I check before replacing only the beam heads?
Confirm the existing control box is a compatible BEA Microcell control box, verify the cable length, and make sure the original installation uses a single-beam setup.
Why does alignment matter on Microcell beams?
The emitter and receiver must line up cleanly. Poor alignment can cause intermittent door reversals, false detections, or a door that will not close properly.
