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Camden CM-42 Series No Switch Prep, 42" Tall Mounting Post

Camden CM-42 Series No Switch Prep, 42" Tall Mounting Post

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Model: CM-42-CSU-CLR
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CAMDEN CM-42 SERIES NO 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
    • Dark Bronze Anodized Aluminum - CM-42-CSU-BRZ, CM-42-CSU-BRZ-IG
    • Clear Aluminum - CM-42-CSU-CLR, CM-42-CSU-CLR-IG
    • Milled Aluminum - CM-42-CSU-MIL, CM-42-CSU-MIL-IG
  • Mounting options
    • Without Mounting Base - CM-42-CSU-BRZ, CM-42-CSU-CLR, CM-42-CSU-MIL
    • In-Ground Mounting Base - CM-42-CSU-BRZ-IG, CM-42-CSU-CLR-IG, CM-42-CSU-MIL-IG

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-CSU-CLR – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the "no switch prep" mean on the Camden CM-42 mounting post?
It ships without a factory cutout for any particular actuator. The CM-42 post is the mounting column itself, so you drill or prep it for whatever switch, keypad, card reader or other door activation device you're installing. Camden offers the CM-42 in other preps to suit specific devices, so choose no-prep only when you want to lay out the opening yourself or the device doesn't match a standard prep.
2) Do I have to pour a footing for the Camden CM-42 post, or can I bolt it to an existing slab?
Both are available. The CM-42 comes either without a mounting base, for anchoring to a finished surface, or with an in-ground mounting base for setting into concrete. Bronze, clear and mill finishes are each offered in both configurations, so the base choice doesn't limit your finish.
3) Can I run the Camden CM-42 post wireless instead of trenching conduit to it?
Yes. The post has provisions for hard-wired operation or for wireless operation using Camden radio controls, which is the usual way to avoid trenching across a walkway to a bollard-style post at a barrier-free entrance.
4) What voltage and current do I need to feed a Camden CM-42 post activation device?
It runs on 12VAC/DC or 24VAC/DC and draws 40 mA, so it can be picked up off the same low-voltage supply feeding most operators and access control panels. Switching capacity is 3 amps at 30V on an SPDT contact.
5) Can the Camden CM-42 post be wired fail-safe on an electrified lock?
Fail-safe or fail-secure is field selectable, so the same post works on a mag lock that must drop on power loss and on a fail-secure electric strike. The single relay is multi-function and runs in event or toggle mode, with REX and door contact inputs available.
6) What finishes does the Camden CM-42 mounting post come in for an exterior entrance?
Three anodized aluminum options: dark bronze anodized, clear (628 aluminum) and mill. Bronze is the usual pick when the post has to read with dark storefront or bronze-anodized entrances; clear matches standard 628 aluminum door and frame finish. Stainless steel posts are offered in the Camden mounting post family if you need that instead of aluminum.
7) When should I use a mounting post instead of putting the push plate on the wall next to the door?
Use a post when there's no suitable wall adjacent to the opening, when the jamb is glass, or when the actuator has to sit out in the approach path where a wheelchair user reaches it before the door swing. Camden mounting posts exist for exactly that case, and they take any switch, keypad or card reader you need to mount. If you do have solid wall within reach of the door, a wall-mounted actuator is simpler and cheaper to wire.
8) How big around is the Camden CM-42 post, and will it clear my walkway?
Footprint is 5.5 by 5.25 inches, so it takes a small patch of the walk. Post weight is listed at 0.4. It is a commercial-duty product, intended for entrance approaches rather than residential use.
How fast can I get the Camden Door Controls CM-42-CSU-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-CSU-CLR come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Camden Door Controls CM-42-CSU-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-CSU-CLR?
You can call, text, or email our expert support team for fast answers. We’re here to help with product selection, installation tips, and troubleshooting. Contact Us
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