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Camden CM-1200 Stainless Steel Key Switches SPST Momentary

Camden CM-1200 Stainless Steel Key Switches SPST Momentary

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Camden Stainless Steel Key Switches SPST Momentary

The Camden CM-1200 Key Switch is a durable, flush-mount key-operated control switch designed for indoor and outdoor access control systems. Housed in a rugged stainless steel faceplate and compatible with standard mortise cylinders, it provides flexible switching options (momentary or maintained) to suit commercial and industrial applications. It’s built for reliability, ease of installation, and resistance to tampering.

The CM-1200 series is part of Camden’s “Camden Tough” line of key switches, engineered to accept 1″ to 1¼″ mortise cylinders and incorporate features that deter cylinder spinning and tampering.

Typical use cases include controlling electric locks, overhead doors, access control systems, CCTV bypass, or other electrical circuits requiring key authorization.

 

Features

 

  • Product Type: Electronic Part/Accessory

  • Included Components:

    • (1) Stainless Steel Faceplate

    • (2) Tamper Proof Screws and Driver

    • (1) Color Coded 18 AWG Soldered Leads

    • (1) Lock Ring

  • Voltage: 24 VAC/DC

  • Features:

    • Left or Right Operation

    • Locators Prevent Cylinders From Spinning

  • Warranty: 3 Year

  • Standards: UL Listed; RoHS Compliant

  • Finish Code: US/C32D

  • Switch Life: 100,000 Cycles

  • Switch Type: SPST

  • Contact Type: Normally Open

  • Cylinder Size: 1" to 1-1/4"

  • Mounting Type: Single Gang

  • Product Depth: 2-1/2 Inch

  • Product Width: 3-1/4 Inch

  • Contact Rating: 6 A at 30 VDC

  • Product Height: 5-3/4 Inch

  • Cylinder Type Used: Mortise

  • Indoor or Outdoor Use: Indoor/Outdoor

  • Operating Temperature: 32° to 85°F

  • Series: CM Series

  • Function: Key Switch

  • Manufacturer Parent: Camden Door Controls

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Switches/Push Buttons
Warranty:
3 Year Limited
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-9600
Product Finish:
Stainless Steel
Product Dimension:
4-1/2” x 2-3/4” x 1-1/2”
Product Category:
Electronic Access Control
Department:
Door Hardware

Camden Door Controls CM-1200 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Does the Camden CM-1200 key switch come with a cylinder, and what size mortise cylinder does it take?
No cylinder is supplied. The CM-1200 accepts a standard mortise cylinder from 1 inch to 1-1/4 inch, so you key it to whatever keyway the building already uses. What comes in the box is the stainless steel faceplate, two tamper proof screws with the driver, color coded 18 AWG soldered leads, and a lock ring. Order the mortise cylinder and cam separately.
2) Will the Camden CM-1200 key switch fit a standard single gang electrical box?
Yes, it is a single gang flush mount switch. Plan for depth behind the wall: the switch body runs 2-1/2 inches deep, with a 3-1/4 inch width and 5-3/4 inch height on the mounting envelope. On a masonry or shallow-wall opening, confirm you have the 2-1/2 inches of clearance before you cut in.
3) Can I use the CM-1200 key switch to release a 24V electric strike or maglock?
That is the intended job. It is a SPST normally open momentary contact rated 6 A at 30 VDC and listed at 24 VAC/DC, so it will carry the coil current of a typical 24V strike or magnetic lock directly, or drop into an access control input. Camden also lists it for overhead doors, CCTV bypass, and other circuits that need key authorization. For anything drawing more than 6 A, switch a relay with it rather than the load itself.
4) Momentary or maintained: which CM-1200 switching action do I need?
Momentary makes contact only while the key is held over, which is what you want to pulse an electric strike or fire a release input. Maintained holds the circuit until the key is turned back, which is what you want to bypass an alarm, hold a maglock down, or lock out a circuit. The CM-1200 series is offered in both actions; the SPST normally open momentary build is the common release configuration.
5) Should I use a key switch or a push button for door release?
Use a key switch like the CM-1200 when only authorized staff should be able to operate the circuit, since it needs a mortise cylinder and key. Use a push button where anyone on the secure side needs to get out or through, and where an exit switch has to be obvious: the SDC 410 and 420 Series are illuminated push button exit switches, the SDC 430 Series uses a 1-1/2 inch round mushroom button for industrial duty, and the SDC 440 Series a 2-5/8 inch mushroom for emergency release. Dortronics 5210 Series offers a 1-9/16 inch red mushroom on a single gang plate marked for push to exit or emergency release.
6) What should I use instead of the Camden CM-1200 key switch if the opening needs a free exit release anyone can press?
The CM-1200 is a key-operated switch that accepts a 1 inch to 1-1/4 inch mortise cylinder, so only a keyholder can actuate it. When the door needs a release any occupant can operate, use a push button switch instead: the SDC 410 Series is an illuminated push button exit switch with a narrow frame mount for hollow metal or aluminum stiles, and the SDC 420 Series uses a 2 inch button on a code compliance design. Both are pressed by hand rather than keyed.
7) Is the Camden CM-1200 an emergency release button?
No. The CM-1200 is a key switch, SPST momentary with normally open contacts rated 6 A at 30 VDC, intended for key-authorized control of electric locks, overhead doors, or CCTV bypass. For an emergency release the buyer usually wants a mushroom button: the Dortronics 5210 Series uses a 1-9/16 inch diameter red mushroom button marked Push to Exit / Emergency Release on a single gang plate, and the SDC 440 Series uses a 2-5/8 inch diameter large mushroom button in a heavy duty design.
8) I need an exit device that meets egress code language on the drawing - does the Camden CM-1200 cover that?
The CM-1200 is a UL Listed, RoHS compliant key switch for controlling electric locks and other circuits, but it is keyed operation rather than a labeled exit release. Where the spec calls for a code compliant exit switch, the SDC 420 Series is an illuminated push button exit switch with 2 inch buttons and code compliance, and the Dortronics 5210 Series carries Push to Exit / Emergency Release marking on its red mushroom button.
9) Is the Camden CM-1200 key switch rated for exterior mounting?
It is listed for indoor and outdoor use, with a stainless steel faceplate and an operating range of 32 to 85 degrees F. That low end matters: if the switch sits on a gate or exterior wall that goes below freezing, it is outside the stated operating range, and a sheltered or heated location is the safer call.
10) What keeps someone from spinning the cylinder out of the CM-1200 key switch?
Two things. The plate uses locators that stop the cylinder from spinning, and it mounts with tamper proof screws (the matching driver is included). That is the point of Camden's "Camden Tough" key switch line, and it is why these get specified on exterior and public-side openings rather than a plain keyswitch plate.
11) Can the CM-1200 be set up to turn left instead of right?
Yes. Left or right operation is a feature of the switch, so you can set the direction of key turn to suit the mounting position and how the rest of the openings in the building are keyed to operate.
12) How long does the CM-1200 key switch last, and is it UL Listed?
The switch is rated for 100,000 cycles and is UL Listed and RoHS compliant. At a door cycled a handful of times a day that is a long service life; on a high-traffic dock or gate barrier turned dozens of times a shift, plan on it as a wear item.
13) The CM-1200 mounts to a single gang box. Which alternatives use the same box?
The CM-1200 is a single gang mount switch with a stainless steel faceplate. The Dortronics 5210 Series mushroom button is also mounted on a single gang plate, so it drops into the same box if you want a hand-pressed button in place of a keyed one. The SDC 410 Series instead uses a narrow frame mount, which suits a door frame or mullion rather than a gang box.
14) For an industrial door where gloved hands operate the control, is the Camden CM-1200 the right choice?
The CM-1200 requires a key in a mortise cylinder each time, which suits authorized-only control rather than repeated hands-on operation. For an industrial opening operated bare or gloved, the SDC 430 Series is a heavy duty industrial mushroom button switch with a 1-1/2 inch round button, and the SDC 440 Series steps up to a 2-5/8 inch diameter mushroom. Choose the CM-1200 where you need the operation restricted to keyholders and a tamper resistant stainless faceplate with tamper proof screws.
15) Which option is visible in a dark corridor compared to the Camden CM-1200?
The CM-1200 is a non-illuminated stainless steel key switch. If the control has to be found in low light, the SDC 410 Series and SDC 420 Series are both illuminated push button exit switches, the 420 with a 2 inch button. The tradeoff is that those are hand-pressed by anyone, while the CM-1200 limits actuation to a keyholder.
16) What finish is the CM-1200 faceplate, and will it match my other switch plates?
The faceplate is stainless steel, finish code US/C32D, which is satin stainless. It reads the same as the 630 satin stainless plates on most commercial exit devices and push plates, so it standardizes well across a facility.
17) Does the Camden CM-1200 key switch need wireless or network setup?
No. It is a hardwired dry-contact device with no wireless communication. You land the color coded 18 AWG soldered leads on your strike, relay, or controller input and that is the whole commissioning process.
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Does the Camden Door Controls CM-1200 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Camden Door Controls CM-1200 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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