CAMDEN CX-ED1259L User manual

Page 1 of 8
CX-ED1259L
‘RIM’ Electric Strike
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Electrified Locks, Relays and Timers
(1) 4-PIN power connector
(1) 3-PIN door status
connector
(2) M5 self tapping screws
(4) 14-20 x 1 1/2" screws
(2) 10-32 x 1" screw spacers
(4) 4-40 x 1/4" screws
(1) MOV
(2) 1/8" S/S Spacers Plates
(1) Cover plate
(1) Install Jig
THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES:
1. DESCRIPTION
Camden CX-ED1259-L Grade 1 RIM strike for pullman latches
oers the very best strike quality and performance. The 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 12/24V AC/DC
Current Draw 280mA@12V DC
140mA@24V DC
Static Strength 1,500 Lbs.
Dynamic Strength 70 Ft-Lbs.
Endurance 1,000,000 Cycles (Factory Tested)
250,000 Cycles (UL Veried)
Latch Protection 1/2" - 3/4"
Fire Rating UL 10C/CAN4-S104
3 hrs. (Fail Secure Only)
Mode Field Selectable
Fail Safe/Fail Secure
Mech. Adjustment Strike Body
Operation AC-Buzz, DC-Silent
Duty Continuous
Latch Bolt Monitor SPDT, 100mA @ 24V DC
Dimensions (Body) 9" H x 1 3/4" W x 1/2" D
(230mm x 45mm x 12.7mm)
3. DIMENSIONS
UL 1034
UL 294
UL10C/
CAN4-S104,
3hr. Fire rating
1/2”
(12
.7 mm)
1 3/4”
(45 mm)
9”
(230 mm)

Page 2 of 8
CX-ED1259L ‘RIM’ Electric Strike
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
4. INSTALLATION
Introduction
RIM electric strikes, used with Pullman latch devices (i.e. crash
bars) are very dierent from installing an electric strike for
cylindrical or mortise locksets, and therefore require additional
considerations and a dierent installation technique. In addition,
Camden’s CX-ED1259L RIM strike is unique from competitive
brands of RIM electric strikes in two regards:
- CX-ED1259L requires the installer to use additional mounting
screws. Although this may take more time during installation,
the benet is that once installed, Camden’s RIM strike will not
move out of alignment (and require a service call) – a common
occurrence with competitive RIM strikes.
- CX-ED1259L is the only ½” thick UL Fire listed RIM strike on
the market. This means that spacer plates (supplied with the
strike) will need to be used whenever the latch projection
(throw) is over ½”, up to ¾”.
Step 1: Using the Install Jig
Template Edge in line
with door jamb edge
Marker/Pencil
Closed Door
Door Jamb
Crash Bar
1
2
Marker/Pencil
Note:
1. Open door slightly.
Place template on
door jamb aligning
template edge with
jamb edge.
Align
template
Edge with
the jamb
Edge
Note:
1. Close door making
sure template is in
place. Align Crash
bar latch with
Template latch
hole.
2. Mark the hole
centers on the
frame with a
pencil or marker.

Page 3 of 8
CX-ED1259L ‘RIM’ Electric Strike
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
8 3
8''
7
8''
Jamb
4 3
16''
4 3
16''
Ø5
8''
3
4
5
Jamb
Hole punch
Hole punch
Holes for self-
tapping screws
Connecting wire hole
Ø5
8''
Connecting
wire hole
A
A
B
Note:
1. Open door slightly,
and remove the
template.
Note:
1. Use a Hole punch on
marked positions
2. Use drill size 5/8'' to
drill Hole B
3. Drill pilot holes on A
for self tapping screw
(Screw
Ø3
16
'')

Page 4 of 8
CX-ED1259L ‘RIM’ Electric Strike
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Step 2: Aligning the Strike
1. Using center line, measure 4 3/16” top and bottom, and
drill Ø 5/8” hole for connecting wires, as per template.
2. Fix strike body with Ø 3/16” self-tapping screws.
3. Close door (Ensure crash bar latch does not touch keeper
while closing the door). If necessary, adjust strike so that
strike and crash bar latch are well aligned.
Note: the keeper jaws are tted with a silicone shim. The
crash bar should only touch this shim, not apply pressure
when the door is closed.
4. While adjusting strike, allow a small gap between strike
body and crash bar (approx. 1/8”) Mark remaining screws
position.
5. Open door and remove strike. Drill threads at screws
positions.
7. Connect wires as per drawing.
8. Fix strike with remaining screws (1/4-20 x 1 ½” (4pcs) at
both ends / 10-32 x 1(2pcs) in the middle)
9. Remove keeper shim.
8 3
8''
4 3
16''
4 3
16''
7
8''
Ø5
8''
Horizontal
Centerline
Self-tapping
screws x 2pcs
Jamb
Jamb
Connecting
Wire hole
Closed Door
Door Jamb
Crash Bar
Ensure latch does not touch
strike keeper while closing
door, and while adjusting strike.
1
2
3

CX-ED1259L ‘RIM’ Electric Strike
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Page 5 of 8
Spacer (install as needed)
1/4-20 x 1 1
2screw
4pcs
4 -40 x 1
4Screw
4pcs
10-32 x 1 screw
2pcs
4-40 x
(4pcs)
1/4-20 x 11
21
4
(4pcs)
3 9
16''
Horizontal
Centerline
Jamb
8 3
8''
10-32 x 1
(2pcs)
1''
Jamb
Keeper Shim
Closed Door
Jamb
Top View
Latch Allow a small gap between
strike body and crash bar.
(Approx. 1
8'')
Crash Bar
4
6
5
''
''
''
''
''
''
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
location so as to not impair the operation of an emergency exit
device or panic hardware mounted on the door.

Page 6 of 8
CX-ED1259L ‘RIM’ Electric Strike
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Step 3: Wiring the Strike
Door Status Sensor
(Closed position)
White = N/O
Orange = COM
Grey = N/C
Black
Red
Blue
Green
Black
Red
Blue
Green
(+12V)
( - )
(+24V)
( - )
12V
24V
Varistor
Varistor
FOR CUT WIRES
ORANGE
GREY
WHITE
Or
24V
12V
Step 4: Setting Fail-Secure/Fail Safe
Product is factory set to fail secure. To change from fail secure
to fail safe:
1. Loosen the screw at the back of the Electric strike as per
the diagram below.
Fail safe
Fail secure
3.
ROTATE 180°
TO CHANGE
THE MODE OF
OPERATION
2.
SLIDE
MECHANISM
OUT
1.
REMOVE COVER
PLATE
A varistor is provided to protect the strike from spikes.
Connect the varistor between the input wires.

CX-ED1259L ‘RIM’ Electric Strike
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Page 7 of 8
5. TROUBLESHOOTING
This guide has been produced to help installers understand
the most important physical considerations that need to be
addressed when installing the CX-ED1259L RIM strike.
Step 1 – Conrm Latch entry to rim strike
The position of the latch held by the RIM strike is of critical
importance to the operation of the strike. The most important
considerations, and potential causes of failure, are as follows:
• The centerline of the keeper
(jaws) of the RIM strike MUST
line up with the centerline
of the latch of the crash bar.
Mark the centerline of the latch
on the door frame, prior to
mounting the strike, to provide
a point of reference.
• The crash bar latch MUST NOT apply pressure on the
keeper (jaws) of the RIM strike. Pre-load pressure on the
jaws of the strike will prevent the strike from operating –
and is the most common reason for a strike failing.
Position the RIM strike so that the jaws of the strike are just
lightly resting against the latch of the exit device.
•The exit device latch MUST depress (activate) the latch
monitor ‘paddle’ of the RIM strike.
Even if the latch monitor is not
used, this placement insures
that the latch of the exit device is
fully held by the keeper (jaws)
of the strike.
(2) Spacer plates are provided
with the CX-ED1259L RIM
strike and are used as needed
for this.
Step 2 – Conrm Door Alignment
Virtually all of Camden’s electric strike models, including the
CX-ED1259L RIM strike, oer horizontal adjustment, to
compensate for doors that are misaligned with the door
frame– but there is a limit to the strike adjustment.
• Check that the door is not binding on the frame. An
electric strike cannot compensate for this. If present, the
door hinges will need to be adjusted.
• Check the gap between the
door and the stop of the
frame (where the top and at
the bottom of the door. A ¼”
dierence in gap is very common
and can be compensated for
by the strike – IF INSTALLED
CORRECTLY.
If the door stop gap at the top and bottom of the door is
dierent, the electric strike cannot be installed plumb
(‘straight’ up and down). The horizontal orientation of the
RIM strike will need to be adjusted to match the angle of the
misaligned door. To do this:
• Mount the RIM strike in position
on the frame, using only the
(2) center (elongated) screw
holes, top and bottom.
• Rotate the strike until both jaws
of the strike very lightly touch the
crash bar latch, with equal gap,
on both jaws.
• Tighten the center screws and open/close door to conrm
that the latch does not bind on the jaws of the strike.
• After this is done, you can then ax the 6 screws that
permanently mount the strike on the frame.
Other Considerations
Although the considerations above will address the majority of
installation steps needed for a successful installation, there are
a few additional items that you will need to check for:
•Consideration for deadlocking
latch (as shown here) If the
exit device has a deadlocking
latch, the CX-ED1259L RIM strike
must be mounted so that the
deadlocking latch does not enter
the latch cavity of the RIM strike.
Position the strike so that the
deadlocking latch rests against
the face of the strike.

Call: 1.877.226.3369 / 905.366.3377
Visit: www.camdencontrols.com
Opening New Doors to
Innovation, Quality and Support!
CX-ED1259L ‘RIM’ Electric Strike
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
File: CX-ED1259L-Manual-R4.indd
Revision: 15/07/2019
Part No.: 40-82B205
Page 8 of 8
Consideration of the free
movement of the exit device
latch and the keeper (jaws)
of the RIM strike.
Ensure the latch of the exit
device and the keeper (jaws)
of the electric strike have free
and easy movement to operate
together, with a minimum of
friction. In this, a small amount
of silicone lubricate on both the latch and jaws of the strike
will improve the operation… but please be careful not to over
spray.
Consideration for a
professionally nished retrot
installation.
Replacing electric strikes used with
cylindrical or mortise locksets,
with an exit device and RIM strike,
will leave holes in the door and
door frame that must be lled or
covered. Cover or plug holes and
check that new cover plates are
ush with the frame… and will not interfere with the RIM strike.
Cover plate
flush with
frame
Summary
Adherence with the recommendations of this guide will avoid the
most common problems associated with the installation of RIM
strikes. If you require additional assistance, please contact our
Technical Support department by phone at 1 877 226-2269 or
email [email protected].