
This Package Includes:
1- 4 PIN power connector
1- 3 PIN door status
connector
1- ESP1B, ESP3B and
ESP4B faceplates
4- Wire nuts
5- M5 x 12 mm screws
1. Description
2- #10 x 1 1/4” wood screws
2- #10-32 x 1/2” screws
2- Mounting brackets
2- Spacers
1- Varistor
CX-ED1079L/DL
‘Universal’ Electric Strike
Installation Instructions
UL 1034
UL 294
Camden CX-ED1079L/DL Grade 1 ANSI strikes for cylindrical
locksets offer the very best strike quality and performance,
with three stainless steel faceplates provided. The ‘Universal’
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
Static Strength
Dynamic Strength
Endurance
Mode
Mech. Adjustment
Operation
Duty
12/24V AC/DC
260mA@12V DC
150mA@24V DC
1,500 Lbs.
70 Ft-Lbs.
1,000,000 Cycles (Factory Tested)
250,000 Cycles (UL Verified)
Field Selectable
Fail Safe/Fail Secure
Strike Body/Faceplate
AC-Buzz, DC-Silent
Continuous
UL 294 Performance Levels
- Line Security = Level I
- Attack Level = Level I
- Endurance Level = Level IV
- Standby Power = Level I
3. Dimensions
5/8”
(16mm)
4 1/8”
(104mm)
4 7/8”
(123mm)
1 7/32”
(31mm)
1 3/8”
(35mm)
1 3/4”
(44mm)
1 1/4”
(32mm)
1 5/8”
(42mm)
3/4”
(19mm)
Latch Bolt Monitor
SPDT, 100mA @ 24V DC
Dimensions (Body) CX-ED1079L:
3 3/8” H x 1 3/4” W x 1 7/32” D
(86mm x 44mm x 31mm)
CX-ED1079DL:
3 3/8” H x 1 3/4” W x 1 3/8” D
(86mm x 44mm x 35mm)
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3 3/8”
(86mm)
CX-ED1079L
1/8”
(3mm)
3 3/8”
(86mm)
(3mm)
CX-ED1079DL
1/8”
(32mm)
1 7/32”
(31mm)
1 3/8”
(35mm)
1 1/4”
1/2”
(12mm)
CX-ED1079L
CX-ED1079DL

4. Installation
CX-ED1079L/DL ‘Universal’ 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 or 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 the clearance hole in
the spacer aligns with the 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. Tighten secure M5x12 screws holding mounting brackets
to jamb.
4 7/8”
(124mm)
3 1/2”
(89mm)
4 1/8”
(105mm)
ESP1B + ESP2B
DL:
L:
1 7/32”
(31mm)
1 3/8”
(35mm)
3 3/8”
(86mm)
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.
DL:
DL:
L:
L:
1 7/32”
(31mm)
1 3/8”
(35mm)
1 7/32”
(31mm)
1 3/8”
(35mm)
3 3/8”
(86mm)
3 3/8”
(86mm)
1 3/8”
(35mm)
5 11/16”
(144mm)
6 1/8”
(155mm)
ESP3B
(200mm)
6 3/8”
(168mm)
7 3/8”
(187mm)
6 7/8”
(173mm)
7 7/8”
ESP4B
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CX-ED1079L/DL ‘Universal’ Electric Strike
(32mm)
(16mm)
1 ¼”
⁄”
(32mm)
1 ¼”
(104mm)
4 ⁄”
(123mm)
4 ⁄”
(16mm)
⁄”
(104mm)
4 ⁄”
(123mm)
4 ⁄”
(154mm)
6 ⁄”
(173mm)
6 ⁄”
(189mm)
7 ½”
(200mm)
7 ⁄”
(85mm)
3 ⁄”
(19mm)
¾”
(85mm)
3 ⁄”
(19mm)
¾”
(85mm)
3 ⁄”
(85mm)
3 ⁄”
(32mm)
1 ¼”
(44mm)
1 ¾”
(57mm)
2 ¼”
(16mm)
⁄”
(36mm)
1 ⁄”
(16mm)
⁄”
5. Connections 6. Operation
POWER
12V AC/DC
Red/Black: +12V
Blue/Green: Ground
24V AC/DC
Red: +24V
Black/Blue: Green: Ground
A varistor is provided to protect/prevent strike from spikes.
Connect varistor between input wires.
Note: For UL 294 / UL 1034 compliance the door strikes
are to be powered via a UL 294/ UL 603 class 2 power
limited output from a control panel and or power supply.
Furthermore, when powered by AC/DC the units shall use a
UL regulated UL 294/ UL 603 power limited class 2 output
rated 12/24V with AC on indicator.
Grey
White
Orange
Power
12V
24V
Red
Black
Blue
Green
Red
Black
Blue
Green
Door Status Sensor
(Closed position)
White = N/O
Grey = N/C
Orange = COM
(+12V)
Varistor
( - )
(+24V)
Varistor
( - )
How to modify fail-safe to fail-secure or vice versa.
(1). Loosen the screw as per the product diagram below.
(2). Rotate the set plate 180° and slide the plate until it is
properly seated.
(3). Tighten the screw.
Fail Safe Changing
Black
Red
Blue
Green
Power
Fail Secure
7. Faceplates
INCLUDED IN PACKAGE
ESP1B - ANSI Square
Push Buttons Keypads Strikes Magnetic Locks Key Switches Relays & Timers Access Control
ESP3B - Hollow Metal Door ESP4B - Wood Door ESP2B - Ansi Round
5502 Timberlea Blvd.,
Mississauga, ON Canada
www.camdencontrols.com
Toll Free: 1.877.226.3369
L4W 2T7
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ADDITIONAL FACEPLATE
File: CX-ED1079L/DL Designer
Installation Instructions.indd R4
Revision: 04/11/2018
Part No.: 40-82B192