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Camden CM-1000/32 Contact Switch, SPST Momentary Contact Switch

Camden CM-1000/32 Contact Switch, SPST Momentary Contact Switch

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Camden CM-1000/32 Contact Switch, SPST Momentary Contact Switch

The Camden CM-1000/32 is a rugged, momentary contact switch module designed for use in Camden key switch assemblies (e.g. CM-1000 series). It provides a normally closed (N/C), SPST momentary contact interface for controlling door hardware, access control circuits, or other security systems. The unit is intended to be installed behind a key switch faceplate and connected to system wiring, serving as the electromechanical switching element for activation or control.

Engineered for reliability, the CM-1000/32 is suited for environments where fail-safe or break-on-release behavior is desired — when the key is actuated, the circuit opens briefly, then returns to closed state when released.

Features

  • SPST momentary contact action (i.e. closes or opens only while pressed)

  • Normally closed (N/C) default state — circuit is closed until key actuation opens it

  • Rated for 6 A @ 125 VAC in AC operation

  • Rated for 3 A @ 30 VDC in DC operation

  • Compatible with Camden key switch housings and modular designs (fits CM-1000 series)

  • Built for durability and integration into secure access control environments

  • Simple, compact contact module design (for installation behind faceplate)

  • Ideal for systems requiring “break on make” behavior (i.e. open on key press, then restore)

Specifications

Parameter Value / Description
Model / Part Number CM-1000/32
Contact Configuration SPST, momentary
Default Contact State Normally Closed (N/C)
AC Rating 6 A @ 125 VAC 
DC Rating 3 A @ 30 VDC 
Application As contact element inside Camden key switch modules, for door control, access control circuits
Compatible Series CM-1000 key switch housings / modules 
Mounting / Integration Embedded behind the Camden key switch face / housing
Switching Action Momentary (i.e. action only while key is turned / pressed)
Warranty / Support Likely covered under Camden’s key switch / component warranty programs (e.g. “Camden Tough”)

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Switches/Push Buttons
Wireless Communication:
No
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Type:
Push Buttons Switches
Electronic:
Yes
Product Group:
Electronic Access Controls
Product Subgroup:
Switches/Push Buttons
Product Model:
CM-1000/32
Product Finish:
Stainless Steel
Product Category:
Electronic Access Control
Department:
Door Hardware

Camden Door Controls CM-1000/32 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Is the Camden CM-1000/32 a complete key switch or just the contact block?
It's the contact module only, not a finished switch assembly. The CM-1000/32 mounts behind a Camden key switch faceplate and housing and does the actual switching; you still need the CM-1000 series housing, faceplate and key cylinder to make a working station.
2) Is the CM-1000/32 normally open or normally closed?
Normally closed. It's an SPST momentary contact that sits closed until the key is turned, opens the circuit for the duration of the actuation, then restores to closed on release. If your access control input or mag lock circuit needs a normally open dry contact that closes on actuation, this is the wrong contact state for it.
3) Will the CM-1000/32 fit an existing Camden key switch station?
Yes, it's built for Camden CM-1000 series key switch housings and modular assemblies, so it's the replacement contact for a station that has stopped switching while the cylinder and plate are still good.
4) Can an SDC 410 push button exit switch be used instead of the Camden CM-1000/32 contact switch?
They solve different problems. The CM-1000/32 is a SPST momentary contact module that mounts behind a Camden key switch faceplate and acts as the switching element for door control and access control circuits, so actuation requires a key. The SDC 410 Series is an illuminated push button exit switch in a narrow frame mount, meaning anyone can press it to release the door. Use the 410 where free egress by any occupant is wanted; use the CM-1000/32 where the release must be restricted to a keyholder.
5) What should I use for an emergency release button rather than the Camden CM-1000/32 key switch contact?
For a large, immediately obvious emergency release, the Dortronics 5210 Series offers a 1-9/16 inch diameter red mushroom push button marked Push to Exit / Emergency Release on a single gang plate, and the SDC 440 Series uses a 2-5/8 inch diameter mushroom button in a heavy duty emergency exit design. The Camden CM-1000/32 is a SPST momentary contact module that sits behind a key switch faceplate, so its actuation is by key rather than by a panic-style button.
6) For a code compliant exit push button, is the Camden CM-1000/32 the right part?
The CM-1000/32 is a normally closed SPST momentary contact element for Camden key switch modules used in door control and access control circuits, not a labeled exit device in itself. Where an exit button with code compliance is called for, the SDC 420 Series is an illuminated push button exit switch with 2 inch buttons and code compliance stated in its description.
7) I need an emergency release that stays latched or a big mushroom head. Is this it?
No, this Camden contact is momentary only, acting just while the key is turned, and it has no operator head of its own. For a large emergency release head, look at the SDC 440 Series with a 2-5/8 inch diameter mushroom button, or the SDC 430 Series heavy duty industrial switch with a 1-1/2 inch round button.
8) Which switch holds up better in an industrial or loading dock opening than the Camden CM-1000/32?
The SDC 430 Series is a heavy duty industrial mushroom button switch with a 1-1/2 inch round button, built for that kind of traffic and glove operation. The Camden CM-1000/32 is a compact contact module rated 6 A at 125 VAC and 3 A at 30 VDC that installs behind a Camden key switch face, so the exposed durability depends on the key switch housing it sits in rather than on the module itself.
9) I need a single gang stainless faceplate release. How does the Camden CM-1000/32 compare to the Dortronics 5210?
The Dortronics 5210 Series arrives as a finished assembly: a red mushroom button of 1-9/16 inch diameter already mounted on a single gang plate. The Camden CM-1000/32 is supplied as the switching element only, in stainless steel, to be installed behind a Camden CM-1000 series key switch housing and wired into the system. Choose the Dortronics when you want a ready-to-mount plate, the Camden part when you are building or servicing a CM-1000 key switch.
10) Do the SDC and Dortronics exit switches interchange with the Camden CM-1000 key switch housing?
No. The CM-1000/32 is dimensioned and wired as the contact module for Camden CM-1000 series key switch housings. The SDC 410, 420, 430 and 440 Series and the Dortronics 5210 Series are complete push button switches with their own buttons and mounting arrangements, from narrow frame mount on the SDC 410 to a single gang plate on the Dortronics 5210, so they replace the whole station rather than drop into a Camden faceplate.
11) Is the CM-1000/32 suitable for commercial access control, and is it wireless?
It's a commercial-duty electronic access control component, hard wired only, with no wireless communication. It ties into system wiring as the switching element for door control or access control circuits, so it needs a cable run back to the controller or lock power supply.
12) Which release switch is easiest to find in a dark corridor compared with the Camden CM-1000/32?
The SDC 410 Series and the SDC 420 Series are both illuminated push button exit switches, with the 420 using 2 inch buttons, so they are visible without corridor lighting. The Camden CM-1000/32 is a compact contact module installed behind a Camden key switch face and is not itself an illuminated station.
13) What finish does the Camden CM-1000/32 key switch come in?
Stainless steel, which is what matters for the visible faceplate of the CM-1000 series station it goes into, so it matches other stainless plates and trim in a corridor or stairwell.
How fast can I get the Camden Door Controls CM-1000/32 delivered?
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
Yes—ZenSupply offers a hassle-free return policy. If the product isn’t the right fit, reach out to our support team for a return authorization or setup a return by following our return instructions.
Does the Camden Door Controls CM-1000/32 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Camden Door Controls CM-1000/32 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
How do I get technical support or installation help for the Camden Door Controls CM-1000/32?
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