CAMDEN DOOR CONTROLS CM-8000 Push Buttons Installation Guide
- June 17, 2024
- CAMDEN DOOR CONTROLS
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CAMDEN DOOR CONTROLS CM-8000 Push Buttons
Product Information:
Door Activation Devices – CM-8000 & CM-8100 Series Push Buttons
Specifications:
- Voltage: Not specified
- Contact Rating: 10 amps
- Temperature Range: Not specified
- Timer Life: Not specified
- Switch Type: SPST (Single Pole Single Throw)
- Standard Finish: Not specified
- Dimensions: Not specified
General Description:
The Camden Door Controls 8000 Series low profile exit switches are vandal
resistant and designed to meet the stringent demands of exit controls. They
come with a 1/4-inch thick heavy-duty brushed aluminum plate, available in
widths of 1 3/4 inches or 2 3/4 inches. An optional duranodic (US 40) finish
is also available.
The CM-8000 Series Extended Buttons are unobtrusive, yet easy to activate. The button extends from the metal housing to provide visibility and allow for quick and easy activation. The low-profile design protrudes less than 1 inch from the wall.
The switches are UL/CSA approved and rated at 10 amps. The design of the Camden Exit Button is modular, allowing contacts to be stacked to control up to six distinct functions simultaneously.
Installation:
- Mounting: The CM-8000 Series switches can be surface, flush,or mullion (narrow) mounted. They are supplied with a 1-3/4-inch brushed aluminum faceplate for door jamb mounting and can be easily mounted to a single gang electrical box.
- Wiring: Installation is simple. Insert the wiring into the top and bottom of the contact block and secure them with the two screw terminals. Each contact block has numbered screw terminals for easy following of provided diagrams.
Application:
The CM-8000 Series Exit Switches are ideal for high traffic areas, such as
store and building front entrances and exits.
Parts Information:
The package includes:
- 1-inch (25mm) diameter red or green Push button
- Single Gang Die-cast Aluminum Faceplate
- Normally open and/or Normally closed Contact block
- Parts Kit
FAQ:
Q: Can I order the CM-8000 series contact block with a Normally Open or
Normally Closed configuration?
A: Yes, the CM-8000 series contact block can be ordered with either a
Normally Open or Normally Closed configuration. Each contact block is color-
coded, with a green actuator representing Normally Open and a red actuator
representing Normally Closed.
Q: Can I stack multiple contact blocks to control more functions on
activation?
A: Yes, the CM-8000 series comes with one contact block but can easily have
three attached across the back of the button. If your application calls for
more than three functions to happen on activation, each contact block can be
stacked with another,doubling the number of functions on activation.
CM-8000 & CM-8100 Series
Push Buttons
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES
- (1) 1’’ (25mm) diameter red or green Push button.
- (1) Single Gang Die-cast Aluminum Faceplate.
- (1) Normally open and/or Normally closed Contact block.(1) Parts Kit
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Camden Door Controls 8000 Series low profile exit switches are vandal
resistant; designed and manufactured to meet the stringent demands of exit
controls. They are supplied with a 1/4” thick heavy duty brushed aluminum
plate, in 1 3/4’’(44mm) or 2 3/4’’(70mm) widths. Optional duranodic (US 40)
finish is also available.
CM-8000 Series Extended Buttons are unobtrusive, yet easy to activate the
button extends from the metal housing to provide visibility and allow for
quick and easy activation. The low-profile design protrudes less than 1’’ from
the wall.
The switches are UL/CSA approved, rated at 10 amps. The design of the Camden
Exit Button is modular, so contacts can be stacked to control up to six
distinct functions simultaneously.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Voltage | 12/24 VDC |
|---|---|
| Contact Rating | 6A @ 30 VDC |
| Temperature Range | -13°F to 158°F (-25°C to 75°C) |
| Timer Life: | 100,000 cycles |
| Switch Type | Momentary |
| Standard Finish | Brushed Aluminum |
Dimensions
| CM- 8000:
4 ½’’ H x 2 ¾’’ W x 1 ½’’ D
(114mm X 70mm x 38mm)
CM- 8100:
4 ½’’ H x 1 ¾’’ W x 1 ½’’ D
(114mm X 44mm x 38mm)
APPLICATION
The CM-8000 Series Exit Switches are ideal for high traffic areas, such as
store and building front entrances, and exits. They can be surface, flush, or
mullion (narrow) mounted.
Camden Exit Switches are designed to control overhead doors, electric locks,
electro-magnetic locks, electric strikes, automatic doors, and handicap
operators. They may also be used for motor control, shunting, bypassing
alarms, request to exit, timed functions, and many other applications. The
switches are made for high frequency usage, in an indoor or outdoor
environment. Camden Exit Switches are versatile, and are supplied in various
configurations to suit commercial, industrial, and residential applications.
INSTALLATION
The CM-8000 series contact block is a SPST (Single Pole Single Throw). It can
be ordered with either a Normally Open or Normally Closed contact block. Each
contact block is color coded. A contact block with a green actuator is
Normally Open, where the red actuator is Normally Closed. Both types are
available in a Momentary configuration.
The CM-8000 series comes with one contact block but can easily have three
attached across the back of the button. If the application calls for more than
three functions to happen on activation, then each contact block can be
stacked with another doubling the number of functions on activation.
Installation is very simple by inserting the wiring into the top and the
bottom of the contact block and securing them with the two screw terminals.
Each contact block has its screw terminals numbered so that the provided
diagrams can be followed with ease and clarity. The CM-8000 Series are
supplied with a 1-3/4’’ brushed aluminum faceplate for door jamb mounting and
can be easily be mounted to a single gang electrical box.
WIRING
- Momentary: When the switch is pressed the current pole will change to the opposite state until released.
- Maintained: When the switch is pressed it will provide the opposite pole until the button is pressed again
CM-8000 AND CM-8100 SERIES FRONT AND SIDE VIEW
PARTS INFORMATION
ORDERING INFORMATION FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS
ITEM NUMBER| PART NUMBER| DESCRIPTION
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1
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60-66A019
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RED MOMENTARY PUSH BUTTON (DIA. 1’’)
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60-66A020
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GREEN MOMENTARY PUSH BUTTON (DIA. 1’’)
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2
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A
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60-41A003
| DIE-CAST ALUMINUM SINGLE GANG FACE PLATE
4 1/2’’H x 2 3/4’’W x 1/4’’D (114mm x 70mm x 6mm)
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B
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60-41A004
| DIE-CAST ALUMINUM MULLION FACE PLATE
4 1/2’’H x 1 3/4’’W x 1/4’’D (114mm x 44mm x 6mm)
PARTS KIT
ITEM NUMBER| PART NUMBER| DESCRIPTION
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| FOR N-C & N-O CONTACTS| __
(A) 6-32 x 3/4 FLAT HEAD PHILLIPS ZINC PLATED SCREW
(B) 6’’ ORANGE WIRE WITH INSULATED SPADE CONNECTOR
(C) 6’’ BLUE WIRE WITH INSULATED SPADE CONNECTOR
(D) 6’’ BLUE WIRE WITH INSULATED SPADE CONNECTOR
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60-34B024
FOR N-O CONTACTS| __
(A) 6-32 x 3/4 FLAT HEAD PHILLIPS ZINC PLATED SCREW
(B) 6’’ BLUE WIRE WITH INSULATED SPADE CONNECTOR
(C) 6’’ GREY WIRE WITH INSULATED SPADE CONNECTOR
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60-34B025
FOR N-C CONTACTS| __
(A) 6-32 x 3/4 FLAT HEAD PHILLIPS ZINC PLATED SCREW
(B) 6’’ ORANGE WIRE WITH INSULATED SPADE CONNECTOR
(C) 6’’ GREY WIRE WITH INSULATED SPADE CONNECTOR
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60-34B026
MODEL NUMBERS
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ITEM NUMBER
| MODEL NUMBER| __
QTY
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DESCRIPTION
SINGLE GANG| MULLION
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CM-8000
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CM-8100
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1
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NORMALLY OPEN CONTACT BLOCK
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CM-8010
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CM-8110
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1
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NORMALLY CLOSED CONTACT BLOCK
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CM-8020
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CM-8120
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1
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NORMALLY OPEN & NORMALLY CLOSED CONTACT BLOCK
INDIVIDUAL CONTACT OPTIONS
ITEM NUMBER| PART NUMBER| QTY| ITEM NUMBER
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| 60-66C000| 1| NORMALLY OPEN CONTACT BLOCK
60-66C001| 1| NORMALLY CLOSED CONTACT BLOCK
60-66C002| 1| NORMALLY CLOSED CONTACT AN D NORMALLY OPEN BLOCK
BUTTON ENGRAVED (IN WHITE) OPTIONS
ITEM NUMBER| MODEL NUMBER| DESCRIPTION
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| CM-xxxE| EXIT
CM-xxxS| SORTIE
CM-xxxSA| SALIDA
FACE PLATE ENGRAVED (IN BLACK) OPTIONS
ITEM NUMBER| MODEL NUMBER| DESCRIPTION
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| CM-xxx/2| WHEELCHAIR
CM-xxx/3| PUSH TO OPEN
CM-xxx/3F| POUSSEZ POUR OUVRIR
CM-xxx/3S| EMPUJE PARA ABRIR
CM-xxx/4| ‘WHEELCHAIR’ & ‘PUSH TO OPEN’
CM-xxx/7| PUSH TO EXIT
CM-xxx/7F| POUSSEZ POUR SORTIR
CM-xxx/8| PUSH TO LOCK
COMPATIBLE MOUNTING BOXES OPTION
ITEM NUMBER| PART NUMBER| DESCRIPTION
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CM-34AL
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SURFACE MOUNT BOX WITH STANDARD DEPTH AND THREADED CONDUIT ENTRY. HEAVY DUTY CAST ALUMINUM 4-1/2”H X 2-3/4”W X 1-3/4”D [117MM X 70MM X 47MM]
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CM-66
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FLUSH BOX & DRESS PLATE, STANDARD DEPTH BOX WITH 7’’ X 7’’ DRESS PLATE HEAVY GAUGE STAINLESS STEEL
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CM-31
| SLEEVE COVER FOR STANDARD 2 3/4” X 4 1/4” (69MM X 110MM
SURFACE ELECTRICAL BOX. HEAVY GAUGE STAINLESS STEEL
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CM-CPC1
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VANDAL AND WEATHER RESISTANT CLEAR LIFT COVER
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CM-34BL
| SINGLE GANG BLACK ABS BOX, SURFACE MOUNT 4 5/8”H X 2 7/8” W X 1 3/4”D (117MM
X 73MM X 44MM)
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CM-34D
| SURFACE MOUNT BOX WITH EXTRA DEPTH. HEAVY DUTY GREY POLYMER 4 1/2’’H X 2
3/4’’W X 1 3/4’’D [117MM X 71MM X 71MM]
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FOR CM-8100 NARROW SERIES
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CM-23D
| SURFACE BOX WITH EXTRA DEPTH, FLAME, AND IMPACT RESISTANT BLACK POLYMER (ABS) 4 1/2”H X 1 3/4” W X 1 1/2”D [117MM X 46MM X 43MM]
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