
CX-ED2079-1
‘ANSI’ Electric Strike
Installation Instructions
This Package Includes:
1- 4 PIN power connector
1- ESP1B faceplate
4- Wire nuts
5- M5 x 12mm screws
2- #10 x 1 1/4” wood
screws
2- #10-32 x 1/2” screws
2- Mounting brackets
2- Spacers
1- Varistor
1- Trim Plate
1. Description
Camden CX-ED2079-1 low prole grade 2 ANSI strike for
cylindrical locksets offers the very best strike quality and
performance, with three stainless steel faceplates provided.
The ‘ANSI’ strike design delivers unparalleled application
exibility, with eld selectable voltage, fail safe/fail secure
operation and mechanical adjustment of the strike body.
2. Specifications
Voltage
Current Draw
12/24V AC/DC
300mA@12V DC
150mA@24V DC
3. Dimensions
5/8”
(16mm)
1 1/4”
(32mm)
UL 1034
UL 294
Static Strength
Dynamic Strength
Endurance
Mode
Mech. Adjustment
Operation
Duty
Dimensions (Body)
1,000 Lbs.
50 Ft-Lbs.
700,000 Cycles (Factory Tested)
250,000 Cycles (UL Verified)
Field Selectable
Fail Safe/Fail Secure
Strike Body/Faceplate
AC-Buzz
DC-Silent
Continuous
3 3/8” H x 1 7/8” W x 1 7/32” D
(86mm x 47mm x 31mm)
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(104mm)
4 7/8”
(123mm)
3 3/8”
(86mm)
4 1/8”
1 7/32”
(31mm)
1 7/32”
(31mm)
1/8”
(3mm)
1 7/8”
(47mm)
1 5/8”
(42mm)
3/4”
(19mm)
1 1/4”
(32mm)
1 7/32”
(31mm)
1/2”
(12mm)

4. Installation
CX-ED2079-1 ‘ANSI’ Electric Strike
1. Prepare the door jamb as per the appropriate drawing.
2. Install mounting brackets to jamb using M5x12 screws
and pressed metal nuts. Do not tighten.
3. Spacers are used to assure ush nal assembly of
faceplate into jamb. Add one of more spacers between
jamb and mounting bracket when face plate extends
beyond the jamb. When the faceplate sits inside the
jamb, spacers must be added between the mounting
Mounting Bracket
Spacer
Spacer (Option)
M5x12 Flat-Head Screw (2pcs)
Spacer
bracket & the lip bracket. Make sure clearance hole in
spacer aligns with hole in mounting bracket.
4. Connect wires coming from the low voltage side of the
transformer to wires (black) from strike.
5. Install electric strike jamb by attaching with # 10-32
screws and lockwashers.
6. Secure M5x12 screws holding mounting brackets to jamb.
4 7/8”
(124mm)
3 1/2”
(89mm)
4 1/8”
(105mm)
1 7/32”
(31mm)
3 3/8”
(86mm)
ESP1B + ESP2B
M5x12 Screw
Vertical Centerline
Note: The products are intended to be installed in accordance with the installation wiring diagram,
mechanical assembly drawings provided with each product, the local authority having jurisdiction
(AHJ) and the National Electric Code, NFPA 70. When installed in fail secure mode, the local authority
shall be consulted with regard to the use of possible panic hardware to allow emergency exit from the
secure area.
The electric door strike shall be installed in such a way and in such a location so as to not impair the
operation of an emergency exit device or panic hardware mounted on the door.
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