Camden CX-ED1799L-8-BK Dual Monitor Electric Strike
Overview
The Camden CX-ED1799L-8-BK is a dual monitor electric strike body designed for single-door access control installations. This strike incorporates two integrated monitor switches that provide real-time door status feedback to access control panels and systems. Operating at 12VDC, the CX-ED1799L-8-BK delivers reliable strike activation for HID credential-based access systems, making it suitable for security integrators and system installers deploying door-level access control across commercial and institutional facilities.
Key Features
- Dual Monitor Switches: Two integrated monitoring switches provide independent door position feedback, allowing the access control system to confirm strike activation and detect door tampering or unauthorized access attempts.
- Electric Strike Body: Designed as a fail-safe or fail-secure strike mechanism that integrates directly into door frame installation, accommodating standard latch and bolt configurations.
- 12VDC Operation: Low-voltage DC power specification simplifies integration with standard access control power supplies and reduces electrical installation complexity.
- HID Credential Support: Compatible with HID-based access control readers and panels, enabling integration into existing or new HID ecosystem deployments.
- Single-Door Capacity: Engineered for single-door control applications, providing dedicated strike management without multi-door multiplexing requirements.
- Monitor Switch Status Reporting: Real-time strike activation confirmation and door state monitoring enable access logs to capture precise entry/exit events and generate alerts for abnormal door activity.
- Compact Strike Body Design: Optimized form factor fits standard door frame cavities, reducing installation time and allowing retrofit applications in existing door infrastructure.
- Reliable Solenoid Actuation: Electric strike mechanism delivers consistent door release under load, supporting high-traffic facilities and maintaining performance across extended duty cycles.
Integration & Compatibility
The CX-ED1799L-8-BK integrates seamlessly with HID access control systems operating on 12VDC power infrastructure. The dual monitor switches connect directly to access control panel inputs, allowing the system to record strike state changes and correlate them with credential presentation events. This architecture supports event-driven access logging, immediate alarm triggering on unauthorized door propping, and integration with building management systems that consume door status telemetry. Security integrators deploying single-door access points in lobbies, server rooms, secure storage, or restricted offices benefit from the straightforward strike body design and proven monitor switch reliability.
Typical Applications
Common deployment scenarios include secured entry doors at reception areas, electrical/mechanical rooms, data center access, pharmacy or controlled substance storage, and confined secure areas requiring per-door access accountability. The dual monitor feedback capability supports compliance requirements that mandate door position logging and tamper detection, making the CX-ED1799L-8-BK suitable for healthcare, financial services, and government facilities.
Ted PerryPerspective based on aggregated and affiliated engineering team experience.
During recent access control refresh planning, I evaluated the Camden CX-ED1799L-8-BK for a multi-floor office retrofit. The dual monitor strike configuration delivers the door state visibility required for modern access logging, and the 12VDC specification aligned perfectly with our existing power infrastructure—eliminating costly electrical upgrades.
Technical Highlights:
- Dual Monitor Switches: Two independent switch outputs allow concurrent monitoring of latch and bolt position or primary and redundant state sensing, critical for facilities needing tamper-proof door logging.
- HID Integration: Native compatibility with HID readers and panels means zero custom interfacing—the strike body communicates directly through standard access control wiring.
- 12VDC Operation: Matches standard access control power budgets, reducing power supply sizing and eliminating the need for separate 24VDC or higher-voltage circuits.
Deployment Considerations:
- Verify door frame cavity dimensions before ordering to ensure strike body fit; the compact design works for most commercial frames but tight installations may require slight frame modification.
- Confirm monitor switch wiring to your panel's input card supports the dual-switch feedback model; legacy panels may require additional input modules.
- Test strike actuation under full door load after installation to confirm solenoid response time meets your security tolerance and user experience requirements.
For integrators deploying single-door HID systems or upgrading legacy strikes, the CX-ED1799L-8-BK combines proven monitoring capability with straightforward installation. The dual switch design eliminates ambiguity in door state reporting, a feature that justified its selection in our project and will pay dividends in operational support and compliance audits.
