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Camden Camden CM-42 Series Dual Switch Prep, 42" Tall Mounting Post CM-42-ESU

Camden CM-42 Series Dual Switch Prep, 42" Tall Mounting Post

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Model: CM-42-ESU-CLR
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CAMDEN CM-42 SERIES DUAL SWITCH PREP, 42" TALL MOUNTING POST

Camden mounting posts offer a superior method of mounting a switch, keypad, card reader, or other door activation device, when mounting adjacent to the door is difficult or unsuitable. The various preps allow for use with virtually any switch or door activation device. Mounting posts are available in stainless steel or aluminum. Aluminum posts offer the option for mill, brushed aluminum or dark bronze anodized finishes. The mounting post has provisions to be hard-wired, or for wireless operation utilizing Camden radio controls.

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Finish options
    • Clear Aluminum - CM-42-ESU-CLR
    • Satin Stainless Steel - CM-42-ESU-SS

Product Specs

Series:
CM-42-BSU
Contact Rating:
3 Amps @ 30 V
Relay Action:
Multi Function
Relay Operating Modes:
Event, Toggle
Inputs:
REX, Door Contact
Warranty:
3 Year Limited
Wireless Communication:
Yes
Subcategory:
Mounting Posts
Sensor:
Active Infrared Air
Number of Relays:
1
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Type:
Mounting Posts
Power:
40 mA
Fail-safe / Fail-secure:
Field Selectable
Product Group:
Electronic Access Controls
Product Subgroup:
Mounting Posts
Product Voltage:
12VAC/DC/24VDC/24VAC
Product Length:
5.25"
Switch Device:
SPDT
Product Height:
36"
Product Category:
Electronic Access Control
Product Weight:
0.4
Product Width:
5.5"
Collection:
CM-42 Series
Department:
Door Hardware

Camden Door Controls CM-42-ESU-CLR – Frequently Asked Questions

1) When should I use a Camden CM-42 mounting post instead of mounting the push plate or card reader on the wall next to the door?
A mounting post is the answer when there is nothing suitable to mount to near the opening, which is common at vestibules, glass storefronts, courtyards, garage and gate entries, and wide-open lobby approaches. The CM-42 post is a free-standing, commercial-duty column that puts the activation device out where the user is, rather than forcing a switch onto glass, a mullion, or a wall that is too far from the traffic path. It is also the usual approach when the device has to sit at a specific reach for accessibility and the building has no wall at that spot.
2) What does the dual switch prep on the Camden CM-42 post mean, and can I mount two different devices on one post?
Dual switch prep means the post is machined for two activation devices rather than one, so a single column can carry, for example, an actuator on one side and a card reader or keypad on the other, or two devices facing opposite directions of travel. Camden's various preps are cut for use with virtually any switch or door activation device, so the two openings are not restricted to a matched pair. Order the prep that matches the devices you intend to mount, because the cutouts are done at the factory.
3) Can a Camden CM-42 mounting post be used where I cannot trench or run conduit to it?
Yes. The CM-42 post has provisions both for hard-wiring and for wireless operation using Camden radio controls, so a post set in a sidewalk, island, or finished courtyard can transmit back to the door without a wire run. That is usually the deciding factor on retrofit work, where cutting concrete for conduit costs more than the hardware. If wireless is the plan, the transmitter and receiver are ordered separately from the post.
4) What material and finish does the Camden CM-42 dual switch prep post come in?
Two finishes ship on the CM-42 dual prep post: 628 aluminum and a milled aluminum finish. Across the wider Camden post range the columns are made in stainless steel or aluminum, and aluminum posts carry the mill, brushed aluminum or dark bronze anodized options. For exterior installs on a property where the other door hardware is already clear anodized aluminum, the 628 finish is the one that matches storefront trim.
5) How much slab space does a Camden CM-42 post need, and how big is the base footprint?
Plan on roughly a 5-1/2 by 5-1/4 inch footprint for the post itself, so a pad or core drill area of that size plus clearance for the anchors. That is small enough to land between the joints on most walkways, but it is worth marking it against the door swing and the accessible route before you set it, since a post in the path of the leaf is the most common install mistake on these.
6) Will a Camden mounting post work with a card reader or keypad, or is it only for push-to-open actuators?
Card readers and keypads both mount on these posts. Camden builds the range with a set of different preps so the column can take a switch, a keypad, a card reader, or another door activation device, which is why the prep has to be chosen to suit the device rather than the other way around. Security integrators standardizing a site typically pick one post style and vary the prep per opening.
How fast can I get the Camden Door Controls CM-42-ESU-CLR delivered?
Most orders ship the same day from our distribution partners, with quick delivery throughout the continental U.S. Need it urgently? Contact Us for expedited shipping options.
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-42-ESU-CLR come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Camden Door Controls CM-42-ESU-CLR 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-42-ESU-CLR?
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