CAMDEN CM-8100 Series Push Buttons Installation Guide

: June 17, 2024
: Camden

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CAMDEN CM-8100 Series Push Buttons
Product Information: Door Activation Devices – CM-8000 & CM-8100 Series
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
SPECIFICATIONS
APPLICATION
INSTALLATION
PARTS INFORMATION
Documents / Resources

CAMDEN CM-8100 Series 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 : Single Pole Single Throw (SPST)
Standard Finish : Brushed aluminum
Dimensions : CM-8000 series – 1 3/4” or 2 3/4” widths

Product Description
The CM-8000 Series low profile exit switches from Camden Door Controls are designed to meet the stringent demands of exit controls. These vandal- resistant switches come with a heavy-duty brushed aluminum plate and are available in 1 3/4” or 2 3/4” widths. The switches have a low-profile design, protruding less than 1” from the wall, making them unobtrusive while providing easy activation. They are UL/CSA approved and rated at 10 amps.

Installation
To install the CM-8000 Series Push Buttons, follow these steps

Ensure you have the following items included in the package
- 1” (25mm) diameter red or green Push button
- Single Gang Die-cast Aluminum Faceplate
- Normally open and/or Normally closed Contact block
- Parts Kit
Decide on the mounting type: surface, flush, or mullion (narrow) mounted.
Mount the supplied 1-3/4” brushed aluminum faceplate to a single gang electrical box.
Insert the wiring into the top and bottom of the contact block, and secure them with the two screw terminals.
If you need more than one function on activation, attach additional contact blocks across the back of the button. Each contact block can be stacked with another to double the number of functions.
Follow the provided diagrams, which have numbered screw terminals for ease and clarity.

Application
The CM-8000 Series Exit Switches are ideal for high traffic areas, such as store and building front entrances and exits.

Wiring
The CM-8000 series contact block is a Single Pole Single Throw (SPST) type. It can be ordered with either a Normally Open or Normally Closed contact block. Each contact block is color-coded, with green indicating Normally Open and red indicating Normally Closed. Both types are available in a Momentary configuration.

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.

Parts Information
The CM-8000 & CM-8100 Series Push Buttons include the following parts

Single Gang Faceplate
Mullion Faceplate

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can the CM-8000 Series Push Buttons be mounted on a narrow frame or mullion?
Yes, the CM-8000 Series Push Buttons can be mullion (narrow) mounted.
What is the maximum number of functions that can be controlled simultaneously?
The CM-8000 Series Push Buttons are modular, allowing contacts to be stacked to control up to six distinct functions simultaneously.

Door Activation Devices

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

CM-8000 AND CM-8100 SERIES FRONT AND SIDE VIEW

PARTS INFORMATION

(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

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

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

60-34B026
MODEL NUMBERS
ITEM NUMBER| MODEL NUMBER| QTY| DESCRIPTION
SINGLE GANG| MULLION
4.| CM-8000| CM-8100| 1| NORMALLY OPEN CONTACT BLOCK
CM-8010| CM-8110| __

1

| NORMALLY CLOSED CONTACT BLOCK
CM-8020| CM-8120| __

1

| NORMALLY OPEN & NORMALLY CLOSED CONTACT BLOCK
INDIVIDUAL CONTACT OPTIONS
ITEM NUMBER| PART NUMBER| QTY| ITEM NUMBER
5.| 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
6.| CM-xxxE| EXIT
CM-xxxS| SORTIE
CM-xxxSA| SALIDA
FACE PLATE ENGRAVED (IN BLACK) OPTIONS
ITEM NUMBER| MODEL NUMBER| DESCRIPTION
7.| 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
8.| CM-34AL| 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]
CM-66| FLUSH BOX & DRESS PLATE, STANDARD DEPTH BOX WITH 7’’ X 7’’ DRESS PLATE HEAVY GAUGE STAINLESS STEEL
CM-31| SLEEVE COVER FOR STANDARD 2 3/4” X 4 1/4” (69MM X 110MM
SURFACE ELECTRICAL BOX. HEAVY GAUGE STAINLESS STEEL
CM-CPC1| VANDAL AND WEATHER RESISTANT CLEAR LIFT COVER
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)
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]
FOR CM-8100 NARROW SERIES|
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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File : 40-82B268-CM- 8000&CM-8100_Manual.indd
Revision : October 26th 2020
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