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Camden CM-1000/35 Contact Switch – SPST Maintained (On/Off) – Rated 6A @ 125 VAC, 3A @ 30 VDC

Camden CM-1000/35 Contact Switch – SPST Maintained (On/Off) – Rated 6A @ 125 VAC, 3A @ 30 VDC

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Camden CM-1000/35 Contact Switch – SPST Maintained (On/Off) – Rated 6A @ 125 VAC, 3A @ 30 VDC

The Camden CM-1000/35 is a single-pole, single-throw (SPST) maintained contact switch module designed for use within Camden key switch assemblies. In contrast to momentary switches, the maintained contact style provides a stable on/off control: once actuated, the switch stays in the engaged state until toggled again.

Intended for security and access control applications, the CM-1000/35 is ideal for controlling circuits—such as locks, relays, or bypass systems—where latching (on/off) behavior is required. Built to Camden’s standards for reliability, it can handle moderate current loads while integrating into the rugged CM-1000 key switch housing.

Features

  • SPST Maintained Contact (On/Off) — provides latching switch behavior for stable circuit control

  • 6 A @ 125 VAC / 3 A @ 30 VDC rating — suitable for moderate AC or DC loads Compatible with Camden’s CM-1000 key switch housings and components (acting as the contact insert) 

  • Durable construction for integration into security / access control settings

  • Ideal for controlling lock power, relay coils, or other devices which require a stable on/off command

  • Backed by Camden’s support and parts system (modularity and replacement ease) 

Specifications

Parameter Value / Description
Model / Part CM-1000/35
Switch Type SPST (Single Pole, Single Throw)
Contact Behavior Maintained (i.e. On / Off latching)
AC Rating 6 A @ 125 VAC 
DC Rating 3 A @ 30 VDC
Application / Use As the switching element inside a key switch module, for access control circuits, door locks, relay activation
Housing Compatibility Fits Camden CM-1000 series key switch assemblies
Mounting / Integration Installed behind the key switch faceplate/housing in module form
Dimensions ~ 3.25 in × 3.75 in × 2.25 in (as per parts listing)
Weight ~ 0.15 lbs (as per parts listing)
Operating Temperature Range 32 °F to 85 °F (0 °C to +85 °C) — typical for CM-1000 series modules 
Finish / Material Per module internals; intended to be enclosed within CM-1000 housing (housing faceplate aluminum)
Warranty / Support Subject to Camden’s parts and key switch support programs
 

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-1000/35 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is the difference between the Camden CM-1000/35 maintained contact switch and a momentary key switch?
The CM-1000/35 is a maintained (latching) SPST contact. Turn the key and the circuit stays on or off until you turn it back. A momentary switch only holds contact while the key is being turned, then springs back. Use the maintained version when you need a standing command, like keeping a maglock or lock power circuit de-energized until someone deliberately restores it. If you want a single pulse to release a door and let it relock on its own, a momentary contact is what you want instead.
2) Is the Camden CM-1000/35 a complete key switch or just the contact block?
It is the switching element, not a finished device. The CM-1000/35 is a contact module that installs behind the faceplate inside a Camden CM-1000 series key switch assembly. You still need the CM-1000 housing, faceplate and key cylinder to make a working key switch on the wall.
3) I need a push button to release a door, not a key switch. What should I look at instead?
The CM-1000/35 is a key-operated maintained contact, so it is the wrong device for a push-to-exit station. For a button, look at the Dortronics 5210 Series with a 1-9/16 inch red mushroom button on a single gang plate, or the SDC 410 Series illuminated push button for narrow frame mounting. For an emergency release that has to be seen and hit fast, the SDC 440 Series uses a 2-5/8 inch mushroom button, and the SDC 430 Series is a heavy duty industrial style with a 1-1/2 inch round button.
4) I need a key-operated on/off switch, not a push button. Is the CM-1000/35 the right choice over an SDC 410 exit switch?
Yes, if the control has to be key-operated and latching. The Camden CM-1000/35 is an SPST maintained (on/off) contact switch module that installs behind the faceplate of a Camden CM-1000 series key switch assembly, so the circuit stays on until the key toggles it back off. The SDC 410 Series is an illuminated push button exit switch with a narrow frame mount, which is pressed by anyone passing the door rather than restricted to a keyholder. Use the CM-1000/35 where only authorized staff should change the state of a lock, relay, or bypass circuit, and the 410 where you want a general push-to-exit release at the opening.
5) What should I use instead if the switch is for emergency release rather than a maintained lock bypass?
For an emergency release point, look at a mushroom-head device rather than the Camden CM-1000/35. The Dortronics 5211-MP23 is 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 is a large mushroom button emergency exit switch with a 2-5/8 inch diameter heavy duty design. Both are struck by hand in a hurry and are visually identifiable as release devices. The CM-1000/35 is the internal SPST maintained contact of a key switch assembly, intended for controlled on/off switching of lock power, relay coils, or bypass circuits by a keyholder.
6) Is the CM-1000/35 a complete wall switch I can mount at a door, or do I need something else?
The CM-1000/35 is the switching element only. It is a module installed behind the key switch faceplate and housing, fitting Camden CM-1000 series key switch assemblies, so it is ordered as the contact insert rather than as a finished mounted device. If you need a switch that arrives ready to mount at the opening, a complete unit such as the Dortronics 5211-MP23, which comes mounted on a single gang plate, or the SDC 410 Series with its narrow frame mount is the item to specify.
7) For a code-compliant push to exit device at an egress door, what do I specify instead of the Camden CM-1000/35?
Specify a purpose-built exit switch. The SDC 420 Series is an illuminated push button exit switch with 2 inch buttons and code compliance, which is the type of device normally shown on drawings for an egress release point. The Camden CM-1000/35 is an SPST maintained on/off contact module for a CM-1000 key switch assembly and is used for keyed control of lock power or bypass circuits, not as the free-egress release at the door.
8) Is this Camden switch rated for commercial access control use, and can it be used outdoors?
It is a commercial-grade electronic access control component. Operating temperature is 32 F to 85 F (0 C to +85 C), which is an interior range, so mount the assembly in a conditioned or protected location rather than on an exposed exterior wall in freezing weather.
9) We need an on/off control in a plant area that gets rough handling. Does the CM-1000/35 suit that, or is there a heavier option?
For industrial abuse, the SDC 430 Series is a heavy duty industrial mushroom button switch with a 1-1/2 inch round button and is built for that environment. The Camden CM-1000/35 is an SPST maintained contact module that sits inside a CM-1000 key switch housing with an aluminum faceplate, rated 6 A at 125 VAC and 3 A at 30 VDC, and is chosen when the on/off state must be restricted to a keyholder. If the priority is a rugged operator anyone can hit, go with the 430; if it is keyed latching control of a circuit, the CM-1000/35 is the part.
10) Can any of these switches replace the CM-1000/35 inside my existing Camden key switch housing?
No. The CM-1000/35 is dimensioned and built as the contact insert for Camden CM-1000 series key switch assemblies, mounting behind the faceplate in module form. The comparable devices are self-contained switches with their own mounting: the SDC 410 Series uses a narrow frame mount, the SDC 420 Series carries 2 inch illuminated buttons, and the Dortronics 5211-MP23 is supplied on a single gang plate. None of those drop into a CM-1000 housing, so for a like-for-like contact replacement in a Camden key switch, stay with the CM-1000/35.
11) Does the CM-1000/35 need any network or wireless setup?
No. It is a hard-wired dry contact with no wireless communication and no programming. Two wires into your access control panel, relay, or lock power circuit and it works. Being SPST, it simply makes or breaks one circuit.
12) What finish does the Camden key switch hardware come in?
The CM-1000 hardware is stainless steel finish, with an aluminum faceplate housing that the contact module sits behind. The contact block itself is internal and not visible once installed, so the finish you see on the wall is the CM-1000 faceplate.
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Does the Camden Door Controls CM-1000/35 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Camden Door Controls CM-1000/35 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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