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Camden CX-EPD-1289L Electric Strike - Universal Surface Mount Rim Strike With Preload, 12/24 VAC/DC, Fail Safe/Secure, Grade 1

Camden CX-EPD-1289L Electric Strike - Universal Surface Mount Rim Strike With Preload, 12/24 VAC/DC, Fail Safe/Secure, Grade 1

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Camden CX-EPD-1289L Electric Strike - Universal Surface Mount Rim Strike With Preload, 12/24 VAC/DC, Fail Safe/Secure, Grade 1

The Camden CX-EPD1289L is a Grade-1 surface-mounted preload rim strike designed for Pullman latches (typically used in exit devices). It introduces a unique preload mechanism that applies pressure to the strike keeper, helping prevent unintentional release under pressures like wind, air flow, or door misalignment. This strike is field-selectable for 12V / 24V AC or DC, and can be configured for fail-safe or fail-secure operation. It includes a plug-in latch monitor assembly, stainless steel housing, “no-cut” surface mounting, a metal mounting jig, and UL fire/security listings when installed in the fail-secure mode

It is ideal for retrofitting existing doors with exit devices, especially where offset alignment, pressure loading, or high-performance security is required.

Specifications

Specification Details
Model CX-EPD1289L
Strike Type Surface-mount, preload rim strike for Pullman latches
Latch Projection ¾″ (19.8 mm)
Voltage / Operation 12 / 24 V AC / DC, field selectable
Current Draw ~560 mA @ 12 VDC, ~280 mA @ 24 VDC
Holding Strength (Static) 1,500 lbs (UL Verified)
Dynamic Strength 70 ft-lbs
Endurance 1,000,000 cycles (factory tested), 250,000 cycles (UL verified) 
Preload Capability 15 lbs preload pressure (Fail Secure mode)
Mode Options Fail-Safe or Fail-Secure (field selectable) 
Duty / Operation Continuous duty; AC = buzz, DC = silent
Latch Monitor SPDT, 100 mA @ 24V DC (resistive) 
Fire Rating UL 10C / CAN4-S104, 3 hours (in Fail-Secure mode only) 
Dimensions (Body) 9-3/16″ H × 1-15/16″ W × ¾″ D (233 mm × 49 mm × 19.8 mm)
Standards / Certifications UL 294, UL security listings, fire rating in Fail Secure mode
Finish / Materials Stainless steel body; optional all-black finish (including jaws and monitor)
Accessories / Mounting Comes with metal mounting jig, plug-in latch monitor assembly, screws, cover plate

Benefits

  • Preload Feature: Better performance under misalignment, air pressure, or door-mounted forces that might otherwise prevent strike release.

  • Universal / Flexible Design: One unit supports AC/DC, 12V/24V, and both fail-safe/fail-secure modes.

  • High Strength & Durability: 1,500 lbs static hold, robust testing, UL fire/security listings.

  • Latch Monitoring: On-board status feedback via SPDT output for integration with access control systems.

  • Surface Mount / No Cut: Installs without frame mortising ("no-cut" design) using included jig—simplifies retrofits.

  • Stainless + Black Finish Options: Matches modern hardware aesthetics in various environments.

  • Non-Handed: Works for both left and right configurations.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Product Type:
Electric Strikes
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Electronic:
Yes
Product Group:
Electronic Access Controls
Product Subgroup:
Electric Strikes
Subcategory:
Electric Strikes
Fail-safe / Fail-secure:
Field Selectable
Product Voltage:
12/24V AC/DC
Product Dimension:
3-3/8"H x 1-3/4"W x 1-7/32"D
Product Category:
Electronic Access Controls
Department:
Door Hardware

Camden Door Controls CX-EPD-1289L – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Do I have to cut the frame to install this Camden surface mount rim strike?
No mortising. The CX-EPD-1289L is a no-cut surface mount strike and ships with a metal mounting jig, screws, and a cover plate so it lands on an existing frame without cutting. That is why it gets used on retrofits where the door already has an exit device.
2) My exit device door binds under wind pressure and the strike won't release. Will this preload strike fix that?
That is exactly what the preload mechanism on the CX-EPD-1289L is for. It applies pressure to the keeper and will release under 15 lbs of preload pressure in fail secure mode, so wind load, stack pressure, or a door sitting slightly out of alignment won't lock up the keeper. If the binding force on your opening exceeds that, fix the alignment first.
3) Is the Camden CX-EPD-1289L fire rated on a labeled opening?
Fire rated to UL 10C and CAN4-S104 for 3 hours, but only when it is set up in fail secure mode. Wire it fail safe and the fire rating does not apply, so on a labeled door you must configure it fail secure. It also carries UL 294 access control listing.
4) What power supply do I need for the Camden CX-EPD-1289L, and how much current does it pull?
It is field selectable for 12 or 24 volts, AC or DC, so one unit covers all four. Budget roughly 560 mA at 12 VDC or 280 mA at 24 VDC. Running it on 24 VDC halves the current draw, which matters when you are loading several strikes on one supply. Note that on AC it buzzes; DC operation is silent.
5) What is the closest equivalent to the Camden CX-EPD-1289L for a rim exit device with a 3/4 inch Pullman latch?
The Camden CX-EPD-1289L is a surface mount preload rim strike built for Pullman latches with a 3/4 inch latch projection. The closest peer for the same latch type is the SDC 30-4 Series, a 3/4 inch Pullman latchbolt rim mount electric strike with stainless steel construction. Another rim exit option is the Hager 2945 fire rated rim exit strike, which is field selectable fail safe/fail secure and includes a latchbolt monitor, matching the Camden's field-selectable mode and plug-in latch monitor.
6) What should I use instead of the Camden CX-EPD-1289L if the door has a cylindrical lockset rather than an exit device?
The Camden CX-EPD-1289L is made for Pullman latches typically found on exit devices, so a cylindrical latchbolt calls for a different strike. The Von Duprin 4211 32D is a Grade 1 electric strike for cylindrical locks with 12/24 VDC field-selectable voltage and a fire rating, which keeps the dual-voltage flexibility of the Camden. The Hager 2930 is a fire rated Grade 1 strike for cylindrical and mortise locks with 12/24 VDC dual voltage and field reversible fail safe/secure operation. The Adams Rite 7240 is a fire-rated strike for cylindrical locksets with a 5/8 inch latchbolt projection.
7) If I need a Grade 1 fire rated strike like the Camden CX-EPD-1289L but for a mortise lock, what are the options?
The Camden CX-EPD-1289L is Grade 1 and carries UL 10C / CAN4-S104 3-hour fire rating in fail secure mode, but it serves Pullman latches on exit devices. For mortise locks, the Von Duprin 6400 32D is a Grade 1 modular strike for mortise or cylindrical locks with a 3-hour UL 10C fail-secure fire rating in satin stainless steel, and the Von Duprin 6210 is a Grade 1 heavy duty mortise lock strike at 24 VDC fail-secure with UL 10C fire rating. The Securitron MUNL Series Mortise UnLatch strike is also Grade 1 and fire rated. Note that the Von Duprin 6210 is fail-secure only, whereas the Camden is field selectable between fail safe and fail secure.
8) Do I need a fire rated strike other than the Camden CX-EPD-1289L if the opening must be fail safe?
The Camden CX-EPD-1289L carries its UL 10C / CAN4-S104 3-hour fire rating only in fail secure mode, so a fire rated opening requiring fail safe release needs a different approach. Among fire rated peers, the Von Duprin 6400 32D likewise lists its 3-hour UL 10C rating in fail-secure, and the Von Duprin 6210 is a fail-secure only unit. The Hager 2945 and Hager 2930 are fire rated with field reversible fail safe/secure operation. Confirm with the authority having jurisdiction which mode the fire rating applies in for the specific model before ordering.
9) Do I need to order a handed version of this Camden rim strike?
No. The CX-EPD-1289L is non-handed and works on left or right hand openings, so there is one part number to stock for a whole building.
10) Does the Camden CX-EPD-1289L give a door status output back to my access control panel?
It includes a plug-in latch monitor assembly with an SPDT output rated 100 mA at 24 VDC resistive. That gives your panel latch status feedback without adding a separate door contact. The monitor is included, not a separate order line.
11) How strong is the Camden CX-EPD-1289L and how long will it hold up in high traffic?
UL verified static holding strength is 1,500 lbs, with 70 ft-lbs dynamic strength. Endurance is 1,000,000 cycles factory tested and 250,000 cycles UL verified. The body is stainless steel and it is a Grade 1 commercial strike, so it is sized for main entrances and other heavy use openings rather than light interior doors.
12) I need a fire rated rim exit strike with latchbolt monitoring. What are my options besides the Camden?
The Camden CX-EPD-1289L covers it with a 3-hour UL 10C rating in fail secure mode plus its SPDT latch monitor. The Hager 2945 is the closest alternative we carry: a fire rated rim exit strike with field selectable fail safe/fail secure and a latchbolt monitor. The Camden is the one to pick when preload release is a concern on the opening.
13) What is a simpler alternative to the Camden CX-EPD-1289L if I do not need preload capability or latch monitoring?
The Camden CX-EPD-1289L carries a preload mechanism rated for 15 lbs of preload pressure in fail secure mode plus a plug-in SPDT latch monitor, features aimed at misaligned or pressure-loaded doors. Where those are not needed, the SDC 15 Series is a value 5/8 inch latchbolt strike with 12/24 VDC operation, and the SDC 25 Series is a value strike for 1/2 inch latchbolts. The Trine 001 Series is a fail-secure light commercial strike with a 5-7/8 inch by 1-1/4 inch faceplate. All three are mortise-prep style strikes for standard latchbolts rather than rim strikes for Pullman latches.
14) Which electric strikes look like substitutes for the Camden CX-EPD-1289L but will not work on an aluminum storefront jamb with a rim exit device?
The Camden CX-EPD-1289L is a surface-mounted rim strike for Pullman latches and is non-handed. Strikes built around a narrow aluminum jamb cutout and a standard latchbolt are not drop-in equivalents: the Adams Rite 7100 Series and 7160 are electric strikes for aluminum jambs with a 1-1/4 inch by 4-7/8 inch faceplate, and the Adams Rite 7170 is for hollow metal and wood jambs with the same faceplate size. The Dortronics 3300 Series uses a strike plate for ANSI prep at 4-7/8 inch by 1-1/4 inch. Those all assume a mortised jamb prep rather than the Camden's surface mount approach.
15) What other Grade 1 heavy duty electric strikes compare to the Camden CX-EPD-1289L?
The Camden CX-EPD-1289L is a Grade 1 strike with 1,500 lbs UL verified static holding force, 70 ft-lbs dynamic strength and 1,000,000 factory tested cycles. Peers in the same Grade 1 heavy duty tier include the Alarm Controls AES-100, the HES Folger Adam 310-1(X) strike body which accepts 1/2, 5/8 or 3/4 inch throw latchbolts and is fire rated, and the Von Duprin 4211 32D. The Locknetics MDS100 US32D and MS100 US32D are also heavy duty strikes. The Camden differs in that it is a surface mount rim strike with a built-in preload mechanism rather than a mortised frame strike.
16) Can I get the Camden CX-EPD-1289L in black to match dark storefront hardware?
The standard body is stainless steel, and an all-black finish option is offered that covers the jaws and the monitor as well, not just the faceplate. That matters on glass front entrances where a stainless jaw showing through a dark frame is obvious.
17) How does the Camden CX-EPD-1289L compare to low voltage AC only electric strikes?
The Camden CX-EPD-1289L runs 12 or 24 volts AC or DC, field selectable, drawing about 560 mA at 12 VDC and 280 mA at 24 VDC, and it is silent on DC while it buzzes on AC. By contrast, the Trine 004 strike is an 8-16VAC fail secure unit with a 6-1/4 inch by 1-3/8 inch faceplate and up to 5/8 inch throw, and the Trine 2001 runs 16-24VAC/DC fail secure with a 5-7/8 inch by 1-1/4 inch faceplate. If the existing transformer is AC only and the door needs a signaling buzz for entry, those are the narrower voltage options; the Camden covers both supply types from one unit.
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