Camden CM-5060 Push/Turn to Release Lock/Strike, Red
Overview
The Camden CM-5060 is a push/turn to release lock/strike built for access-controlled openings that need a manual mechanical release option alongside electronic control. Configured normally open (N/O) with maintained operation, the CM-5060 is finished in red for clear visual identification at the door — a common requirement on emergency or egress-adjacent hardware. It runs on 30VDC and mounts to the wall, making it a straightforward retrofit or new-install component for doors already wired for low-voltage access control.
Key Features
- Push/Turn to Release, N/O, Maintained: gives door hardware a manual override path — turn to release the strike without relying on a control signal, useful where a mechanical fail-safe is part of the access plan.
- 30VDC operation: matches standard low-voltage access control power supplies, so it integrates into existing access control wiring without a separate transformer.
- Red housing: makes the release point visually distinct at the door, helpful for staff and life-safety identification in mixed-hardware installations.
- Wall mount: installs directly at the opening, keeping the release within reach for authorized manual operation.
- HID credential type compatibility: positions the CM-5060 for deployment alongside HID-based access control systems, a common credential standard in commercial buildings.
Integration & Compatibility
Because the CM-5060 operates at 30VDC, plan your power budget alongside any door controller or access control power supply already serving the opening. If you're specifying this as part of a larger opening — reader, controller, request-to-exit — cross-check voltage and current draw against the rest of the Camden door control lineup before finalizing a bill of materials. For broader planning on credential readers and controllers feeding this type of hardware, a access control buying guide is a useful reference point before you lock in a door schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What voltage does the CM-5060 run on?
A: The CM-5060 operates at 30VDC.
Q: Is the CM-5060 normally open or normally closed?
A: It's configured normally open (N/O) with maintained operation.
Q: Can the CM-5060 be wall-mounted?
A: Yes, the CM-5060 is a wall-mount unit.
Q: What color is the CM-5060 housing?
A: Red only.
The CM-5060 is a push/turn to release strike, and the detail integrators need to catch is the maintained N/O configuration — the strike stays released once turned, rather than snapping back, which changes how you script it against a door controller's monitoring inputs.
Technical Highlights:
- 30VDC input: aligns with standard access control low-voltage supplies, so you're not adding a dedicated transformer to the opening.
- N/O, maintained operation: the release holds its state after a manual turn, which matters for how you wire door-position and REX monitoring.
- Red housing: visual differentiation at the door for staff trained on manual release procedures.
Deployment Considerations:
- Confirm current draw against your existing 30VDC supply before adding the CM-5060 to a door already carrying a reader and controller.
- Maintained N/O behavior means the strike won't auto-relock after a manual release — factor that into door-position monitoring logic before commissioning.
Specify the CM-5060 where a door schedule calls for a manual mechanical release alongside HID-based electronic access control — for example, a stairwell or mechanical room door where staff need a visible, reliable manual override independent of the access controller.
