CAMDEN CX-EPD-2040L: Preload Electric Strike for Wood Doors

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Camden CX-EPD-2040L Preload Electric Strike for Wood Doors

Reliable Door Release Under Latch Pressure

The Camden CX-EPD-2040L is a high-performance preload electric strike designed for cylindrical locksets installed in wood-door frames. Its preload capability allows the strike to release while pressure is being applied against the door latch, helping prevent the binding that can occur with conventional electric strikes.

Featuring 12/24V AC or DC operation, selectable fail-safe or fail-secure modes, an adjustable keeper, and built-in latch monitoring, the CX-EPD-2040L provides the flexibility and dependable performance required for professional access-control installations.

Key Features

• Designed for Wood-Door Frames — Includes a 7-15/16 × 1-7/16-inch stainless-steel faceplate.

• Preload Release Capability — Releases under up to 20 lbs. of latch pressure when configured for fail-secure operation.

• Reduces Latch Binding — Helps ensure reliable unlocking when pressure is applied against the door.

• Compatible with Cylindrical Locksets — Supports latch projections from 1/2 to 5/8 inch.

• 12/24V AC or DC Operation — Provides flexible compatibility with common access-control power supplies.

• Selectable Fail-Safe or Fail-Secure Operation — Allows the locking mode to be configured in the field.

• Adjustable Keeper — Helps installers achieve proper latch alignment and smooth operation.

• Built-In Latch Monitoring — Provides lock-status information to a compatible access-control or monitoring system.

• 1,500-Pound Static Strength — Delivers dependable holding strength for commercial applications.

• 500,000-Cycle Endurance — Engineered for long-term use in frequently accessed doorways.

• Continuous-Duty Operation — Suitable for applications requiring extended electrical operation.

• Initial Buzz, Then Silent Operation — Provides audible activation followed by quieter continued operation.

• Reversible Design — Accommodates right- or left-hand doors.

• Stainless-Steel Faceplate — Provides durability and a professional finished appearance.

• 5-Year Limited Warranty — Backed by Camden Door Controls.

Designed to Prevent Pressure-Related Locking Problems

Wind, door closers, weather seals, misalignment, and people pushing against a door can place pressure on the latch and cause a standard electric strike to bind. The CX-EPD-2040L’s preload technology is designed to release under pressure, improving the reliability of access-controlled wood doors.

Ideal Applications

• Access-controlled wood doors

• Commercial offices

• Retail and hospitality facilities

• Schools and institutional properties

• Healthcare facilities

• Multi-tenant buildings

• High-traffic entrances

• Doors affected by weather seals or closer pressure

• Retrofit and new-construction projects

• Systems requiring latch-status monitoring

Technical Specifications

• Lockset Compatibility: Cylindrical locksets

• Door-Frame Application: Wood

• Faceplate Dimensions: 7-15/16 × 1-7/16 inches

• Latch Projection: 1/2–5/8 inch

• Required Door Gap: 1/8 inch

• Operating Voltage: 12/24V AC or DC

• Current Draw: 130 mA at 12V DC; 200 mA at 12V AC; 70 mA at 24V AC or DC

• Operating Mode: Selectable fail-safe or fail-secure

• Preload Capacity: 20 lbs. in fail-secure operation

• Static Strength: 1,500 lbs.

• Endurance: 500,000 cycles

• Duty: Continuous

• Operation: Initial buzz followed by silent operation

• Keeper: Adjustable

• Latch Monitoring: Standard

• Handing: Reversible for right- or left-hand doors

• Strike-Body Dimensions: 4-1/8 × 1-3/4 × 1-1/2 inches

• Warranty: 5-year limited warranty

The Camden CX-EPD-2040L combines preload release, adjustable alignment, latch monitoring, dual-voltage operation, and a wood-door faceplate—making it a reliable electric-strike solution for demanding access-control installations.