Essex HEWMO-1 Narrow "Wave to Open" Touchless Switch with Manual Override, Stainless Faceplate

Keep high‑traffic doors sanitary and code-compliant with the Essex HEWMO-1 Hand-E-Wave touchless request-to-exit device. Designed for healthcare, education, retail and corporate environments, this touch-free switch delivers dependable, contactless door activation that reduces the spread of germs and supports safer public spaces. The HEWMO-1 uses 24GHz Doppler radar and an adjustable 2 to 24 inch detection zone to provide consistent activation where you need it, while the stainless steel narrow faceplate and low-profile form factor resist vandalism and are easy to clean. Built for integration, the unit accepts 24V AC/DC power and offers selectable audio/visual feedback plus a toggle or adjustable timed output to work with existing access control, security and monitoring systems. The added manual timed override gives installers a fail-safe egress option for emergency situations and code compliance. Rugged, reliable and easy to maintain, the Essex HEWMO-1 streamlines secure, sanitary egress—ideal for security, surveillance and access control projects. Add the HEWMO-1 to your next installation to improve hygiene and simplify door control.

• Reduces disease transmission with reliable hands-free activation for healthcare, education and high-traffic commercial entrances
• 24GHz Doppler radar with adjustable 2 to 24 inch detection zone for precise, contactless activation
• Durable stainless steel narrow faceplate and low-profile, vandal/ligature-resistant design for easy sanitation and long service life
• Manual timed override provides fail-safe egress for emergency or power-fail situations
• Selectable audio/visual feedback and configurable timed output (1–60 seconds) for seamless access control and security integration