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Automatic Door Sensor Price in South Africa (MC-507 and MC-DL8)

MC-507 safety sensor for automatic sliding doors
Wondering about automatic door sensor price in South Africa? Whether you are replacing a faulty unit or specifying a new entrance, the two sensors most people ask about are the MC-507 safety sensor and the MC-DL8 motion sensor. This 2026 guide gives you the current automatic door sensor price for each, explains what they do, and helps you choose the right one — with factory-direct pricing anywhere in the country.
Automatic door sensor price in South Africa — the MC-507 safety sensor for automatic sliding doors

What Affects Automatic Door Sensor Price

Automatic door sensor price depends on the sensor type and what it does. A basic activation (motion) sensor that simply opens the door costs less than a safety sensor that actively protects people in the doorway. Detection technology (infrared, microwave or combined), range, and brand-grade reliability all move the price. For a commercial entrance you usually need both a motion sensor and a safety sensor working together.

MC-507 Safety Sensor Price

The MC-507 safety sensor is priced from R3,991.90 (excl. VAT). It is a presence-detection safety sensor that stops an automatic door from closing on a person, trolley or wheelchair — essential for compliant, safe automatic entrances. Mounted on the door header, it continuously watches the threshold and holds the door open while anyone is in the danger zone.
MC-DL8 motion sensor — automatic door sensor price and activation range for sliding doors

MC-DL8 Motion Sensor Price

The MC-DL8 motion sensor is priced from R2,259.88 (excl. VAT). This is an activation sensor: it detects approaching people and signals the operator to open the door. With an adjustable detection field and reliable microwave-plus-infrared sensing, the MC-DL8 is the everyday workhorse that makes an entrance hands-free.

Automatic Door Sensor Price Comparison

Here is the automatic door sensor price for both units at a glance:
  • MC-DL8 Motion Sensor — from R2,259.88 excl. VAT — opens the door on approach (activation).
  • MC-507 Safety Sensor — from R3,991.90 excl. VAT — stops the door closing on a person (safety).
Most commercial automatic doors use one of each: the MC-DL8 to open and the MC-507 to keep it safe. Prices exclude VAT and are confirmed on your written quote — check the product pages for the latest figures. Both sensors are universal: they can be configured to work with all major automatic door brands, so they retrofit to almost any existing sliding or swing operator.

How to Choose the Right Automatic Door Sensor

Choosing is simpler than the automatic door sensor price suggests:
  • Need the door to open automatically? Fit the MC-DL8 motion sensor.
  • Need to stop it closing on people? Fit the MC-507 safety sensor.
  • Building a compliant commercial entrance? Use both, as required by automatic-door safety standards such as EN 16005.

Where to Buy Automatic Door Sensors in South Africa

Coetz™ supplies both sensors factory-direct, nationwide. Browse the full range of automatic door spares — sensors, remotes, batteries and operators — or read our guide to complete automated door systems to see where sensors fit in. For advice on the right automatic door sensor price and spec for your opening, contact our team for a quote.

Automatic Door Sensor Price FAQ

How much is an automatic door sensor in South Africa? The MC-DL8 motion sensor is from R2,259.88 and the MC-507 safety sensor from R3,991.90 (both excl. VAT), supplied nationwide. Do I need both a motion and a safety sensor? For a compliant commercial automatic door, yes — the MC-DL8 opens the door and the MC-507 keeps it from closing on people. Can I replace just the sensor on an existing automatic door? Usually yes. Both sensors are supplied as standalone spares and can be configured to work with all major automatic door brands, so they suit almost any existing operator — see our door automation guidance or ask us to confirm compatibility.

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More about Automatic Door Sensor Price

Understanding automatic door sensor price helps you specify the right entrance the first time. The best results come from matching the operator, sensors and glass to the building and its traffic, then commissioning the door so it opens smoothly and closes safely. Cutting corners on any of these usually costs more later in call-outs and downtime, so it pays to get the specification right at the start.

automatic door sensor price - Coetz Glazing South Africa

Every site is a little different, so the automatic door sensor price that suits a busy mall entrance is not the same as a quiet office door. Traffic volume, opening width, safety requirements and the look of the frontage all shape the final choice, which is why a short site assessment is always worth the time before you commit.

automatic door sensor price - Coetz Glazing South Africa

Coetz supplies, installs and services automatic doors across South Africa, and we are happy to advise on automatic door sensor price for your project – from a single entrance to a multi-door development, backed by service and genuine spare parts.

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  1. […] For a supplied-and-fitted door the sensors are specified for you; for spares or upgrades, see our automatic door sensor pricing. Quality automatic door sensors follow the same safety standards as the rest of the door, such as […]

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