Camden, a premier provider of door activation and locking devices, has just introduced its second generation of restroom control and emergency call systems, specifically designed for universal restroom applications. These additions and enhancements offer a new range of design options and exclusive product capabilities.

Camden’s new CX-WC16 touchless switch restroom control system reduces the spread of germs and combines activation and annunciation in one device. The CX-WC16 system provides a complete equipment package with compliance with the latest building code requirements.

The CX-WC16 system includes a CX-33 advanced door control relay (the only controller on the market to offer factory default programming for restroom control applications), ‘WAVE TO LOCK’ activation switch, (2) ‘WAVE TO OPEN’ activation switches and door contact. The touchless switches feature an LED light ring and sign for annunciation of both ‘occupied’ and ‘lock’ status.

As part of its second generation of restroom control and emergency call systems, Camden has introduced the new CM-AF141SO. The ‘Assistance Required’ LED Dome light has a loud 93 dB Piezo sounder with adjustable volume control. Its LED illumination provides higher visibility and longer life compared with incandescent, and CM-AF141SO is also vandal and weather resistant.

The ‘Assistance Required’ text on the lens comes with the option of English language, French and bilingual.

“The CM-AF141SO is just part of Camden’s latest range of products designed to meet the latest requirements of the Ontario Building Code and provide superior performance in all applications,” notes David Price, Marketing Manager, Camden Door Controls. “All of our new restroom control and emergency call system solutions feature innovative and exclusive products that aren’t available anywhere else.”

Camden has released their new Aura™ CM-54i (square surface mount) and CM-55i (Square flush mount) push plate switch enclosures, with selectable Red/Green/Blue illumination..

Aura™ illuminated enclosures provide field selection of ‘idle’ color (‘on’ during the normal state) and ‘active’ color (‘on’ when the switch is pressed or relay is activated), an audible sounder and Form ‘C’ contact.

The Aura illuminated mounting boxes are compatible with the complete line of Camden 4 1/2” square and round All-Active™ push plate switches. Switch options include a wide selection of stock and custom graphic designs, and nine architectural finishes, including polished brass and bronze. Aura™ illuminated enclosures are 12/24V, AC/DC.

The Aura illuminated push plate switch enclosures are also available in Camden’s range of next generation barrier-free restroom control kits – the only systems on the market that combine both ADA compliant door activation and system annunciation in the same device. Integrated Occupied When Red’ and ‘Locked When Red’ instructional signage is also provided.

Camden has also added the new CX-LRS series latching relays, enabling the use of momentary ‘request for assistance’ switches, to their line of next generation emergency call systems. The CX-LRS latching relays give customers the option for either push button or key switch system reset. In addition to individual 12 and 24 V latching relays, Camden also offers latching relay system kits – the CX-WEC11 and CX-WEC12.

While these emergency call systems and components are specifically designed to meet the latest requirements of Ontario regulation 368/13 amendment to the 2012 Ontario Building Code, they are designed to provide emergency call assistance in any universal restroom, with or without low energy door operators.

The emergency call system kits include a push/pull mushroom ‘PRESS FOR ASSISTANCE’ switch, or the option to use a momentary switch, such as a tape/ribbon switch, with CX-LRS latching relay. Audible and visual annunciation of the request for assistance is provided inside the restroom by a flush mount single gang LED annunciator with adjustable sounder, and outside the restroom by a single gang LED dome light with adjustable sounder. If activation and annunciation in one product is desired, a double gang mushroom button and LED annunciator combo unit is offered.

All equipment packages include an ‘IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY’ instructional sign, with 1” (25mm) lettering, as required by code. CX-WEC Series emergency call systems are available in English, French, and Bilingual.