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Camden CM-9700 Series 2" Piezoelectric Push/Exit Switch, with 3 English and French labels (‘PUSH TO EXIT’, POUSSEZ POUR SORTIR, WHEELCHAIR Symbol)

Camden CM-9700 Series 2" Piezoelectric Push/Exit Switch, with 3 English and French labels (‘PUSH TO EXIT’, POUSSEZ POUR SORTIR, WHEELCHAIR Symbol)

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Camden CM-9700 Series 2" Piezoelectric Push/Exit Switch, with 3 English and French labels (‘PUSH TO EXIT’, POUSSEZ POUR SORTIR, WHEELCHAIR Symbol)

CM-9700 and CM-9710 Series surface mount piezoelectric push/exit switches are virtually impervious to weather and vandalism due to their unique one-piece aluminum construction and non-moving part design. The switches do not require power to operate.

This switch is intended for connection to 'low load' access control systems. An external relay is typically required for connection to 'high loads', such as electric strikes and magnetic locks.

CM-9700, CM-9710, 'SP', 'F' and 'H' models discontinued, as new 'U' and 'C' version include those message labels.

  • One piece aluminum construction
  • No moving parts, virtually impervious to vandalism
  • No power required to operate
  • 3 bilingual labels included
  • Lifetime warranty
Voltage: 0 to 40 VDC
Current Rating: 200 mA Typical
400 mA Maximum
Output: Solid State N/O
Resistance: "ON" Less Than 50 Ohms
"OFF" Greater Than 5 MOhms
Switch Type: Momentary
Temp Range: -40°F to +180°F
(-40°C to +82°C)
Dimensions:
Single Gang Faceplate: 4-1/2" x 2-3/4" x 7/8"
(114mm x 70mm x 22mm)
Narrow Faceplace: 4-1/2" x 1-3/8" x 7/8"
(114mm x 35mm x 22mm)
Protection: IP68
Std. Finish: Brushed Aluminum

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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
Button Color:
Green
Product Dimension:
4-1/2" x 2-3/4" x 7/8"
Face Plate Size:
Single Gang
Switch Classification:
Momentary
Product Category:
Electronic Access Control
Department:
Door Hardware

Camden Door Controls CM-9700C – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can the Camden CM-9700C piezo exit switch drive a magnetic lock or electric strike directly?
No. The CM-9700C is built for connection to low load access control inputs. Its solid state normally open output is rated 0 to 40 VDC at 200 mA typical, 400 mA maximum, so an electric strike or mag lock needs an external relay between the switch and the lock. Wire the switch to the relay coil or to the access control panel input, not to the lock itself.
2) Will the Camden CM-9700C fit a standard single gang box?
Yes. The CM-9700C uses a single gang faceplate measuring 4-1/2 x 2-3/4 x 7/8 inches (114 x 70 x 22 mm), so it surface mounts over a standard single gang box. If you are mounting on a narrow door frame or mullion, the single gang plate will not fit and you want the narrow faceplate version instead, which measures 4-1/2 x 1-3/8 x 7/8 inches (114 x 35 x 22 mm).
3) Can this exit button be mounted outdoors or in a wash-down area?
Yes. The CM-9700 Series carries an IP68 rating and a temperature range of -40 to +180 F (-40 to +82 C), with one-piece aluminum construction and no moving parts. That covers exterior entries, unheated garages, pool decks and areas that get hosed down. The standard finish is brushed aluminum.
4) I have older CM-9700 SP, F or H switches in my building. What do I order now?
Those are superseded. The CM-9700, CM-9710, and the SP, F and H models are discontinued, and the current U and C versions include those message labels in the box. The CM-9700C is the replacement to specify when matching existing Camden 9700 openings.
5) What is the closest alternative to the Camden CM-9700C 2 inch push/exit switch if I want an illuminated button instead?
The CM-9700C uses a 2 inch piezoelectric button with no moving parts and requires no power to operate. If you want the button itself illuminated, the SDC 420 Series is an illuminated push button exit switch that also uses a 2 inch button, so the actuator size matches while adding illumination. Note that an illuminated button draws power at the switch, while the CM-9700C does not.
6) Camden CM-9700C versus SDC 410 for a narrow aluminum door frame - which one fits?
The CM-9700C is supplied on a single gang faceplate measuring 4-1/2 by 2-3/4 by 7/8 inches, which is too wide for most narrow stiles; Camden does build the same series on a narrow faceplate at 4-1/2 by 1-3/8 inches. If you want a purpose-built narrow frame switch, the SDC 410 Series is an illuminated push button exit switch supplied with a narrow frame mount.
7) I need an emergency release button rather than a standard push to exit - what should I use instead of the Camden CM-9700C?
The CM-9700C is a flat momentary piezoelectric switch labeled for push to exit, including bilingual and wheelchair labels. For an emergency release application where a large, obvious, easily struck actuator is wanted, the Dortronics 5210 Series offers a 1-9/16 inch red mushroom button on a single gang plate marked Push to Exit / Emergency Release, and the SDC 440 Series uses a 2-5/8 inch diameter mushroom button in a heavy duty emergency exit design.
8) Can I use the Camden CM-9700C to switch a maglock directly, or do I need a different switch?
The CM-9700C has a solid state normally open output rated 0 to 40 VDC at 200 mA typical and 400 mA maximum, and is intended for low load access control inputs; an external relay is typically required for high loads such as electric strikes and magnetic locks. If you would rather not add a relay, a dry contact mechanical switch such as the Dortronics 5210 Series mushroom exit release or the SDC 430 Series heavy duty industrial button is the style to look at for direct switching.
9) Does the CM-9700C need its own power supply?
No separate power supply is needed for the switch itself. The piezoelectric element generates the signal from finger pressure, so the CM-9700C requires no power to operate. It is not wireless, so you still run a two-wire run back to the access control input or relay.
10) What labels come with the Camden CM-9700C and do they cover bilingual Canadian jobs?
Three bilingual labels ship with the switch: PUSH TO EXIT, POUSSEZ POUR SORTIR, and the wheelchair symbol. That covers English, French and accessible-entry signage from one part number, so you are not ordering a separate SKU per language on a Canadian or bilingual facility.
11) Is this a maintained switch or does it release when you let go?
Momentary. The CM-9700C output closes only while pressure is applied and opens again when you release, which is what an access control panel or a relay-driven strike expects for a request-to-exit or door release input. Contact resistance is under 50 ohms when on and over 5 megohms when off.
12) Should I use a piezo push plate like the Camden CM-9700 or a mushroom button for my exit?
A piezo switch has no moving parts and no power draw, so it holds up in vandal-prone and exterior locations where a mechanical plunger eventually fails. Where you specifically want a big, unmistakable emergency release that a person can strike with a palm, a mushroom button is the better choice: the Dortronics 5210 Series offers a 1-9/16 inch red mushroom on a single gang plate, and SDC's 430 Series uses a 1-1/2 inch round industrial mushroom while the 440 Series goes to a 2-5/8 inch head for emergency exit use.
13) I need an illuminated exit button. Is the Camden CM-9700C lit?
The CM-9700C is a non-illuminated piezoelectric switch with a green button and brushed aluminum plate. If the spec calls for illumination, look at SDC's 410 Series illuminated push button with narrow frame mount, or the SDC 420 Series illuminated switch with a 2 inch button.
14) Is the SDC 430 mushroom switch a direct substitute for the Camden CM-9700C?
They are not interchangeable in feel or duty. The CM-9700C is a one-piece aluminum piezoelectric switch with no moving parts and an IP68 rating, so it suits exterior and vandal-prone openings. The SDC 430 Series is a heavy duty industrial switch with a 1-1/2 inch round mushroom button, a mechanical actuator intended for industrial use. Both mount at a door, but the 430 gives a physical mushroom press while the CM-9700C gives a flush touch surface with nothing to break off.
15) For an exterior wall-mounted exit button in a cold climate, how does the Camden CM-9700C compare to the SDC mushroom switches?
The CM-9700C is rated IP68 with a one-piece aluminum body, no moving parts, and an operating range of -40 F to +180 F, which is why it is commonly specified on weather-exposed and vandal-prone exteriors. The SDC 430 Series and 440 Series are mushroom button switches built around a moving actuator, the 430 with a 1-1/2 inch round button for industrial duty and the 440 with a 2-5/8 inch button for emergency exit. Where the opening is outdoors and unsupervised, the sealed no-moving-part design of the CM-9700C is the different approach.
16) Which exit switch should I standardize on across a facility that needs code-compliant, clearly marked exit devices?
The Camden CM-9700C ships with three bilingual labels - PUSH TO EXIT, POUSSEZ POUR SORTIR, and a wheelchair symbol - on a single gang brushed aluminum plate, which covers English, French and accessible signage from one part number. If your spec calls for an illuminated 2 inch button with code compliance, the SDC 420 Series is built to that description. Both are single-button momentary style devices, so conduit and box prep is broadly similar across a fleet.
17) Is the CM-9700C suitable for high-traffic commercial doors like schools and multi-family entries?
That is what it is built for. It is a commercial-grade device with one-piece aluminum construction and no moving parts to wear out or be pried, which is why it holds up on school corridors, apartment lobbies and other openings that get hit hundreds of times a day. The 2 inch actuating area is large enough to press with a forearm or a closed hand.
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