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Camden CM-9800 Series Illuminated Capacitive Push/Exit Switch

Camden CM-9800 Series Illuminated Capacitive Push/Exit Switch

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Camden CM-9800 Series Illuminated Capacitive Push/Exit Switch

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
LED Illumination:
Red, Green, Orange
Set Relay Time:
0.5 to 60 Seconds or toggle (ON/OFF)
Product Dimension:
4-9/16"H x 3-3/8"W x 13/16"D
Switch Classification:
Momentary
Product Category:
Electronic Access Control
Department:
Door Hardware

Camden Door Controls CM-9800/3 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What size box or faceplate does the Camden CM-9800 exit switch mount to?
The faceplate measures 4-9/16 inches by 3-3/8 inches by 13/16 inches, which covers a standard single gang opening. Camden also publishes a narrow faceplate format at 4-1/2 x 1-3/8 x 7/8 inches for mullion and narrow jamb mounting, alongside the single gang plate at 4-1/2 x 2-3/4 x 7/8 inches.
2) Will a capacitive exit switch hold up outdoors or in a wash-down area?
The CM-9800 carries an IP68 rating and works from -40F to +180F (-40C to +82C). Construction is one piece aluminum with no moving parts, which is why Camden positions this family as resistant to weather and vandalism. That combination suits exterior doors, parking structures, and areas that get hosed down.
3) I have older Camden CM-9700 or CM-9710 switches with 'SP', 'F' or 'H' labels. What replaces them?
Those CM-9700 and CM-9710 models, along with the 'SP', 'F' and 'H' variants, are discontinued. The current 'U' and 'C' versions carry those message labels, so the replacement path is the newer version with the label you need rather than a separate part per message.
4) Should I use a capacitive touch plate or a mushroom button for an exit release?
A no-moving-parts capacitive plate like the CM-9800 is the choice where abuse, weather, or wash-down is the problem, since there is nothing mechanical to jam or break. If the application calls for a deliberate, gloved, or emergency-style push, a mechanical mushroom button is the better fit: Dortronics offers the 5210 Series with a 1-9/16 inch red mushroom on a single gang plate, and SDC offers the 430 Series with a 1-1/2 inch round button or the 440 Series with a 2-5/8 inch mushroom for heavy duty emergency release.
5) Which of these exit switches can I wire directly to a mag lock?
The Camden CM-9800 is intended for connection to low load access control systems, and an external relay is typically required for high loads such as electric strikes and magnetic locks. Its output is solid state normally open, 0 to 40 VDC, 200 mA typical and 400 mA maximum. If you want a mechanical contact set that can be selected for the load directly, the mushroom-actuated alternates such as the SDC 440 Series large mushroom emergency exit switch or the Dortronics 5210 Series are the ones to price out with the coil current in hand.
6) What is the closest equivalent to the Camden CM-9800 illuminated capacitive switch from another manufacturer?
The nearest peer is the SDC 410 Series illuminated push button exit switch with narrow frame mount. Both are illuminated exit switches, but the CM-9800 uses a capacitive, no-moving-parts sensing face with LED illumination in red, green and orange, while the SDC 410 uses a mechanical push button. If the opening needs a narrow stile or frame mount, the SDC 410 Series is specified for narrow frame mounting; the CM-9800 comes on a single gang faceplate at 4-1/2 x 2-3/4 x 7/8 inches or a narrow faceplate at 4-1/2 x 1-3/8 x 7/8 inches.
7) Which faceplate wording can I order on the Camden CM-9800?
Three graphics are offered: 'Push to Open', 'Push to Exit', and the French 'Poussez Pour Sortir'. Three bilingual labels ship with the switch, so a Canadian or bilingual jobsite can be covered without a separate order.
8) Does the CM-9800 latch on, or does it only pulse while touched?
It is a momentary switch. The activation is timed rather than maintained, with a relay time set from 0.5 to 60 seconds, or it can be configured for toggle (ON/OFF) operation if you need the output to stay made until touched again.
9) Can staff tell from across the lobby whether the door has been released?
Yes. The CM-9800 is illuminated with red, green, and orange LED indication, so the plate itself shows state instead of relying on a separate annunciator. The standard finish is brushed aluminum.
10) What else could I use instead of the Camden CM-9800 on a narrow aluminum stile?
Camden publishes a narrow faceplate format at 4-1/2 x 1-3/8 inches for that situation. If you want an alternative brand, the SDC 410 Series is an illuminated push button exit switch built specifically for narrow frame mounting, and the SDC 420 Series is the wider illuminated option with 2 inch buttons.
11) Is the SDC 420 Series a drop-in substitute for the Camden CM-9800?
They serve the same function but are not identical devices. The SDC 420 Series is an illuminated push button exit switch with a 2 inch button and code compliance features. The Camden CM-9800 is a capacitive switch with no moving parts, rated IP68, with an operating range of -40 to +180 F and a solid state normally open output. Either can act as a request-to-exit device, but the actuation method and the faceplate cutout differ, so confirm the existing back box and wiring before swapping.
12) For a high-abuse or industrial door, is the Camden CM-9800 the right choice or a mushroom switch?
Both are built for abuse from different directions. The Camden CM-9800 has one-piece aluminum construction with no moving parts, is rated IP68, and operates from -40 to +180 F, so there is nothing mechanical to jam or break off. The SDC 430 Series is a heavy duty industrial mushroom button switch with a 1-1/2 inch round button, which gives a tactile actuator operators can hit with a gloved hand. Choose the capacitive plate where vandalism and washdown are the concern, and the mushroom where gloved or blind actuation matters.
13) We need a bilingual French exit label. Which switch covers that?
The Camden CM-9800 covers it directly: faceplate graphic options include Push to Open, Push to Exit and Poussez Pour Sortir, and three bilingual labels are included. Among the alternates, the Dortronics 5210 Series single gang plate is marked Push to Exit / Emergency Release in English only.
14) Does the Camden CM-9800 exit switch need its own power supply?
Not for the switching itself. The switch does not require power to operate, and it is not a wireless device, so it lands on the access control system's wiring like any hardwired request-to-exit input. Voltage across the contacts can run anywhere from 0 to 40 VDC.
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