CM-331 SERIES /42 HAND ICON/'WAVE TO OPEN' TEXT/WHEELCHAIR SYMBOL FACEPLATE
CM-331 touchless switches provide ‘state of the art’ door activation and control while eliminating the spread of germs.
These line powered touchless switches offer an adjustable operating range, selectable motion sensing and relay operating modes, hold open timer(s), REX and door position inputs, and the option for a light ring and wireless transmitter.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Finish options
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- Black - CM-331/42 ,CM-331/42N ,CM-331/42R ,CM-331/42R-SGLR ,CM-331/42W
- Stainless Steel - CM-331/42S ,CM-331/42S-SGLR ,CM-331/42SN ,CM-331/42SW ,CM-331/42SW-SGLR
- Light Ring
- Plug-in light ring for single gang, double gang, and 6" round stainless steel faceplates
- Red/Green /Blue controlled by switch or remotely
- Mounting Plate Size Options
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- Single Gang - CM-331/42, CM-331/42S, CM-331/42S-SGLR
- /N - Narrow - CM-331/42N, CM-331/42SN
- /W - Double Gang - CM-331/42SW, CM-331/42SW-SGLR, CM-331/42W
- /R - 6" Round - CM-331/42R, CM-331/42R-SGLR
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Series:
- CM-331
- 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:
- Hands Free Switches
- Sensor:
- Active Infrared Air
- Number of Relays:
- 1
- Application:
- Indoor
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Product Type:
- Hands Free Switches
- Power:
- 40 mA
- Fail-safe / Fail-secure:
- Field Selectable
- Product Group:
- Electronic Access Controls
- Product Subgroup:
- Sensors, Switches, Relays and Timers
- Product Voltage:
- 12VAC/DC/24VDC/24VAC
- Product Length:
- 5.25"
- Switch Device:
- SPDT
- Product Height:
- 2"
- Product Category:
- Electronic Access Control
- Product Weight:
- 0.4
- Product Width:
- 5.5"
- Collection:
- CM-331 Series
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Camden Door Controls CM-331/42 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What voltage does the Camden SureWave CM-331 touchless switch run on, and how much current does it draw?
The CM-331 is line powered and accepts 12VAC/DC, 24VDC or 24VAC, drawing 40 mA. That means it can be fed off the same low voltage supply already running an operator or a mag lock, so you generally don't need a separate power source at the switch. Wire runs and supply sizing should be figured on that 40 mA draw per switch.
2) Will the Camden CM-331 switch drive my door operator or release a mag lock directly?
The CM-331 carries a single SPDT relay rated 3 Amps @ 30 V, and it is field selectable between fail-safe and fail-secure. That dry contact will trigger an automatic operator input or break a low voltage lock circuit within 3 A at 30 V. Anything above that rating, such as switching line voltage or a large motor load directly, needs an interposing relay between the switch and the load.
3) What size electrical box do I need for a Camden SureWave CM-331 touchless switch?
Faceplate choice decides the box. The /42 graphic faceplate comes in single gang, narrow, double gang, and 6 inch round. Single gang and narrow mount to a standard single gang box, double gang needs a two gang box, and the 6 inch round covers a larger or rougher opening. Pick the plate to match the box that's already in the wall rather than cutting new.
4) Can I mount a Camden CM-331 wave switch outside on a building entrance?
No. The CM-331 is rated for indoor use only, so it belongs on a vestibule wall, an interior corridor, or a restroom entry. For an exterior push side, use a weather rated exterior activation device instead.
5) Is the Camden CM-331 a wave-to-open switch or a proximity sensor you have to touch?
It's fully touchless. An active infrared air sensor picks up a hand passing in front of the plate, with no contact needed, and the operating range is adjustable so you can tune out passing foot traffic in a tight corridor. The /42 plate is marked with a hand icon, WAVE TO OPEN text, and the wheelchair symbol, so the user knows what to do without instruction.
6) Can the CM-331 hold a door open on a timer, or does it just pulse?
Both. The relay is multi function with Event and Toggle operating modes, plus a hold open timer. Event mode gives you the normal momentary activation for an operator cycle; Toggle latches the relay on one wave and off on the next, which is what you want for holding a door open during a delivery or a move-in.
7) Does the Camden CM-331 accept a request-to-exit and door position input?
Yes, it takes both REX and door contact inputs. That lets the switch see whether the door is already open or has been released from the egress side, so an integrator can sequence a lock, an operator, and the switch off one device rather than adding a separate controller.
8) What is the difference between the CM-331 with and without the tri-color light ring?
The light ring is a plug-in option that surrounds the switch and shows red, green, or blue, controlled by the switch itself or remotely. It's the version to order when the user needs feedback, for example a restroom or an exam room where the ring shows the door is locked or the cycle has started. Without it, the switch works identically but gives no visual status. The ring is offered on single gang, double gang, and 6 inch round stainless steel faceplates.
9) Can I use the Camden CM-331 without running wire back to the door operator?
There is a wireless transmitter option on the CM-331, so the activation signal can go to the operator without a hard wired run between the two. That's the route on a retrofit where the wall is finished and fishing wire across an opening isn't practical. The switch itself still needs its 12VAC/DC or 24VAC/DC supply at the box.
10) Do I need one CM-331 switch per side of the door, or will one cover both?
One switch covers one side. Each CM-331 is a single relay device sensing at its own faceplate, so a vestibule or a pair of doors activated from both the push and pull side takes a switch at each location, wired to the same operator input. Budget the 40 mA draw for each one on the supply.
11) What finishes does the Camden SureWave CM-331 /42 faceplate come in?
Two: black and stainless steel. Stainless is the usual pick in healthcare and institutional corridors where the rest of the push plates and door hardware are already stainless; black reads better against dark trim or a painted wall. Both are offered across single gang, narrow, double gang, and 6 inch round plates.
12) How much wall space does the Camden CM-331 switch take up?
The switch measures 5.5 x 5.25 x 2 inches and weighs 0.4 pounds. Worth checking against a narrow mullion or a tight jamb return before you commit; if the space is tight, the narrow /N faceplate is the version to specify.
13) Is the Camden CM-331 wave switch suitable for a commercial building or is it a residential product?
It's a commercial device, built for institutional and commercial door activation: an SPDT relay rated 3 A at 30 V, REX and door contact inputs, and selectable fail-safe or fail-secure operation are all specification-grade features you wouldn't find on a residential push button. Facilities standardizing across a campus can hold one switch and vary only the faceplate size and finish per opening.
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