• A black and gray Overhead Door commercial door operator, CDX model, garage door opener unit with a warning label and the brand logo on the front panel.
  • A black Overhead Door CDX Door Operator garage door opener motor unit with a red emergency release cord, metal shaft, and warning labels on the front.

CDX® Commercial Door Operator

Signature® Carriage

Light Duty

Our commercial operators are manufactured to meet the performance requirements of our commercial and industrial doors.

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Overview of the CDX® Commercial Door Operator

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The CDX® commercial door operator is UL 3​25 listed and provides durable and reliable operation. This light duty door operator is designed for use on counter and counter fire door applications. Common applications include factories, schools, concessions, hospitals, cafeterias and retail settings.

Commercial Garage Door Openers

Overhead Door® ​​Commercial door operators, provide an integrated door system that comes with our guarantee for reliable performance when you need it most — every day. Built with convenience in mind, our automatic door operators also make it safer and easier to perform daily job duties so you can improve efficiency and close the door on your competition.

​​Overhead Door® automatic door operators are manufactured to meet the performance requirements of our commercial and industrial doors, offering precise control of y​our door system for years of trouble-free operation. To improve safety and enhance the life of your door and motor, the industry’s guidelines for quality assurance recommend a single manufacturer for both door and operator. We are the only manufacturer that offers a full line of commercial and industrial doors and operators specifically designed for integral applications. We offer the industry’s broadest line of electric, automatic door operators to suit new construction and retrofit applications, as well as unusual or special requirements. Overhead Door® commercial operators are UL 325 2010 compliant.​​​​ 

Our Commercial Operator classification specifications are listed out below:

  • Heavy Duty Operators: Our RHX operators are heavy duty and operate up to 60 cycles per hour under a large constant load.
  • Standard Duty Operators: Our RSX operators are standard duty and operate up to 60 cycles per hour during peak usage periods only.
  • Medium Duty Operators: Our RMZ operators are medium duty and operate at 15 cycles per hour.
  • Light Duty Operators: Our CDX operators are light duty and operate at 4 cycles per hour.

Features

Product Specifications

MountingFront of hood (chain/sprocket coupling to door). Includes built-in guarding that prevents access to drive chain allowing CDX to be mounted less than 8 ft off of floor. ​​​​​
Motor1/2 horsepower, 115V AC single phase motor with high start torque, intermittent-duty, NEMA 42 frame open drip-proof construction, instant reversing with automatic reset thermal overload​​​​
Drive reductionHelical gear primary reduction and hardened bevel gear secondary reduction
Power trainOil impregnated bushing to ensure long life
Cycles per hourOperator tested and approved by UL for 5 cycles per hour at rated load of 70 ft-lbs/sec
Display16-character LCD display provides easy-to-read set-up and diagnostics with backlight for low-light conditions
Limit systemAdjustable linear type; remains synchronized with door during release operation
Cycle counterDisplays total cycles logged over the operator’s lifetime to support warranty and service functions
Independent timersAutomatic maximum run timer stops the close function if present run time is exceeded, allowing for inspection
Control systemOn-board Open, Close and Stop buttons make set-up and testing simple, saving time during installation
Control buttonsCalibration Mode/Run Mode, Backlight, Scroll Up/Down, Set/Clear​
WarrantyTwo year or 20,000 cycle limited warranty​​​​

Options

ModelsCounter Door
Counter Fire Door
Radio hookupsOption available for fast, simple radio frequency connectivity to enable remote door operation
Hand crankOptional on standard counter door; comes with electrical interlock
GovernorOption available on Counter Fire Door only. Centrifugal drum type governor built into operator to control drop speed without disconnection from door
ReleaseOption available on Counter Fire Door only. Spring-loaded for automatic release of door by optional fuse link, Fire Sentinel® or similar fire detection system​

Documents

Explore the full specifications of our products. Our technical data sheets provide comprehensive information on dimensions, assembly methods, and construction requirements. Make well-informed decisions by planning your investment down to the last detail.

Instructional Manuals

CDX Counter door Operator Installation Instructions

CDX Counter Fire Door Operator Installation Instructions

Specifications

Operator CDX Specs for Counter

Dimension Chart - CDX

Commercial Operators Full Line Specs

Product Literature

CDX Brochure

Warranties

CDX Warranty (opens in a new window)

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