Description
Camden CM-336/42N SureWave Battery-Powered 915 MHz Wireless Touchless Switch
The Camden CM-336/42N SureWave wireless touchless switch is a second-generation, battery-powered hands-free door activation device designed for new and retrofit automatic door and access control applications. Using advanced active infrared sensing and Camden's built-in 915 MHz Lazerpoint RF wireless technology, the CM-336/42N provides fast, touch-free activation without requiring control wiring between the switch and compatible receiver.
Powered by two supplied AA alkaline batteries, the CM-336 Series provides an estimated battery life of up to 4 years based on approximately 100 operations per day. The switch is designed for indoor or outdoor use and includes a gasket for suitable installations. A compatible Camden wireless receiver, such as the CM-RX90, is required for system operation.
Key Features
- Camden CM-336/42N SureWave wireless touchless switch
- Battery-powered wireless door activation
- Built-in 915 MHz spread-spectrum wireless transmitter
- Advanced active infrared sensing with fast response
- Estimated 4-year battery life based on 100 operations per day
- Powered by two standard AA alkaline batteries, supplied
- Optional AA lithium batteries available for low-temperature environments
- Indoor / outdoor operation
- Operating temperature: -4°F to +153°F (-20°C to +85°C)
- Gasket included
- Low-battery alarm
- Battery test gauge
- Adjustable sensing range
- Compatible with Camden Lazerpoint RF receivers
- CM-RX90 receiver required for typical single-relay applications
Product Details
| Manufacturer | Camden Door Controls |
| Part Number | CM-336/42N |
| Series | SureWave CM-336 |
| Product Type | Wireless Touchless Door Activation Switch |
| Wireless Frequency | 915 MHz Spread Spectrum |
| Sensing Technology | Active Infrared |
| Standard Operating Range | 1"–12" (25.4–304 mm) |
| Batteries | 2 AA Alkaline, Supplied |
| Estimated Battery Life | Up to 4 Years, Based on 100 Operations/Day |
| Operating Temperature | -4°F to +153°F (-20°C to +85°C) |
| Receiver | Compatible Lazerpoint Receiver Required |
Second-Generation Wireless Touchless Door Activation
The Camden CM-336 Series is designed to provide reliable hands-free door activation without the wiring normally required between an activation switch and door-control equipment. The switch uses Camden's Lazerpoint RF technology and a built-in 915 MHz transmitter to send an activation signal to a compatible wireless receiver.
This makes the CM-336/42N particularly useful for retrofit automatic door installations, finished walls and other applications where adding new control wiring may be difficult or undesirable. It is equally suited for new projects where reducing wiring can simplify installation.
Long Battery Life
Camden rates the CM-336 Series for an estimated 4-year battery life when using standard AA alkaline batteries and based on approximately 100 activations per day. A built-in low-battery alarm and battery test gauge help simplify ongoing maintenance.
For environments below 32°F (0°C), lithium AA batteries are recommended to provide better low-temperature battery performance.
Fast Active Infrared Sensing
The CM-336/42N uses active infrared technology to detect a hand presented within the sensing area. The standard operating range is adjustable from approximately 1 inch to 12 inches, allowing installers to configure the switch for the application.
Hands-free activation eliminates the need to physically press a conventional door button and is well suited for accessible entrances, automatic doors and commercial facilities where convenient touch-free activation is desired.
Ideal Applications
- Automatic door activation
- ADA accessible entrances
- Wireless door activation
- Retrofit access control projects
- Commercial building entrances
- Healthcare and medical facilities
- Educational facilities
- Office and institutional buildings
- Locations where new control wiring is difficult
- Indoor and outdoor door activation applications
Why Choose the CM-336/42N?
- True battery-powered wireless operation
- No control wiring required between switch and receiver
- Built-in 915 MHz Lazerpoint RF transmitter
- Estimated 4-year battery life
- Fast active infrared response
- Adjustable sensing distance
- Suitable for new construction and retrofit applications
- Indoor/outdoor operating capability
- Compatible with Camden wireless receiver infrastructure
CM-336 Wireless vs. Other SureWave Configurations
| Feature | CM-336 Series | CM-333 Hybrid Series | Line-Powered Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 2 AA Batteries | Battery Powered | 12/24V AC/DC |
| Wireless | Built-In 915 MHz | Hybrid Configuration | Model Dependent |
| Estimated Battery Life | Up to 4 Years | Up to 2 Years | Not Applicable |
| Typical Application | Wireless new or retrofit installation | Hybrid wired/battery application | Wired installation |
Compatible Camden Wireless Receiver Required
The CM-336/42N does not operate as a standalone relay switch. Its built-in 915 MHz transmitter sends the activation command to a compatible Camden Lazerpoint wireless receiver. Camden lists the CM-RX90 V2 single-relay receiver and CM-RX92 dual-relay receiver as compatible receiver options.
For a typical single-relay door activation application, the Camden CM-RX90 receiver is required unless a compatible Camden receiver is already installed. Confirm the existing receiver and system configuration before ordering.
PDF Resources
Wireless Hands-Free Door Activation for New & Retrofit Installations
The Camden CM-336/42N SureWave wireless touchless switch combines battery-powered operation, 915 MHz Lazerpoint RF communication, active infrared sensing and long battery life in a flexible hands-free door activation device. For automatic doors and access control applications where running new activation wiring is impractical, the CM-336 Series provides a practical wireless solution for professional new construction and retrofit projects.
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