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Alarm Lock PL6500 Networx Grade 1 Proximity Card Mortise Lock with Classroom Function

Alarm Lock PL6500 Networx Grade 1 Proximity Card Mortise Lock with Classroom Function

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Alarm Lock PL6500 Networx Grade 1 Proximity Card Mortise Lock with Classroom Function

Professional Grade 1 Wireless Networked Access Control for Commercial Applications

The Alarm Lock PL6500 Networx delivers advanced wireless access control with proximity card technology for commercial classroom applications. This Grade 1 mortise lock features Trilogy Networx wireless communication via 802.11 or Ethernet, supporting up to 5000 proximity card users with exceptional 5-year battery life. Professional-grade construction with 2-3/4" backset and door thickness compatibility from 1-5/8" to 1-7/8" ensures reliable performance in demanding commercial environments.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Grade 1 Commercial Rating: Meets the highest ANSI/BHMA standards for durability and security in high-traffic commercial environments with professional mortise construction.
  • 5-Year Battery Life: Exceptional power efficiency using 4 C-cell batteries reduces maintenance requirements and operational costs for long-term reliability.
  • Wireless Network Communication: 802.11 or Ethernet connectivity eliminates wiring requirements and enables remote programming and monitoring capabilities.
  • High-Capacity User Management: Supports up to 5000 HID format proximity cards, fobs, and credentials for comprehensive access control in large facilities.
  • Door Compatibility: 2-3/4" backset with door thickness range of 1-5/8" to 1-7/8" accommodates standard commercial door preparations.
  • Classroom Function Design: Specialized lock function designed for educational environments with appropriate access control features for classroom security.
  • Emergency Global Control: Network-wide lockdown or unlock capability can be activated in seconds for emergency response situations.
  • Advanced Security: 128-bit AES encryption for secure communications with T-Standard and ASA strike compatibility.

Technical Specifications

  • Application: Proximity Card Only
  • Backset (Distance): 2-3/4"
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Door Strike: T-Standard and ASA
  • Door Thickness Range: 1-5/8" to 1-7/8"
  • Electronic: Yes
  • Grade: Grade 1
  • Lock Function: Classroom
  • Lock Type: Mortise
  • Product Attribute: Electronic Locks
  • Product Category: Electronic Locks
  • Product Function: Classroom
  • Product Group: Mechanical Locks
  • Product Model: PL6500
  • Product Subgroup: Mortise Locks and Trim
  • Product Type: Mortise Locks
  • Reader Type: Proximity
  • Segment: Door Hardware
  • Subcategory: Mortise Locks

Installation & Operation

  1. Verify electrical requirements and confirm 4 C-cell battery installation capacity before proceeding with installation.
  2. Disconnect power supply before beginning installation. Follow all applicable electrical codes and safety procedures.
  3. Mount the unit in the specified mortise preparation ensuring adequate clearance for proximity reader access and future battery service requirements.
  4. Route and connect network wiring according to manufacturer specifications for 802.11 or Ethernet connectivity using appropriate connections.
  5. Configure operational settings including classroom function parameters and proximity card user management per application requirements.
  6. Restore power and test all functions including proximity card reading, lock operation, network communication, and integration with Trilogy Networx system.
  7. Complete final inspection and document network settings. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete wiring diagrams, DL-WINDOWS software configuration, and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Educational Facilities and Classrooms
  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Corporate Training Centers
  • Multi-Tenant Commercial Properties
  • Professional Service Offices

Smart Network Management Advantage

The Trilogy Networx system provides comprehensive wireless network capabilities with 900MHz bidirectional communication for superior range and reduced interference. Emergency global lockdown or unlock commands can be deployed system-wide in seconds, while automatic scheduling and event logging streamline facility management. The system supports up to 2000 doors and integrates seamlessly with existing Trilogy installations using the free DL-WINDOWS software platform.

Why Choose Alarm Lock Quality?

Alarm Lock delivers proven reliability with Grade 1 commercial-grade construction and advanced 128-bit AES encryption for secure communications. The 5-year battery life and wireless network architecture minimize maintenance requirements while providing comprehensive access control functionality. Professional-grade mortise construction with T-Standard and ASA strike compatibility ensures long-term durability in demanding commercial applications.

Product Specs

Grade:
Grade 1
Application:
Proximity Card Only
Lock Type:
Mortise
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Mortise Locks and Trim
Product Type:
Mortise Locks
Subcategory:
Mortise Locks
Reader Type:
Proximity
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Lock Function:
Classroom
Segment:
Door Hardware
Product Attribute:
Electronic Locks
Electronic:
Yes
Product Model:
PL6500
Product Function:
Classroom
Door Thickness Range:
1-5/8" to 1-7/8"
Door Strike:
T-Standard and ASA
Product Category:
Electronic Locks
Backset (Distance):
2-3/4"
Department:
Door Hardware

Alarm Lock PL6500CRR US26D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Do I need to change the strike when I install the PL6500?
Usually not. The PL6500 works with T-Standard and ASA strikes, which are the two common commercial mortise strike preps. If the frame already carries an ASA (ANSI) strike from an existing mortise lock, the lock latches into it without reworking the frame.
2) Is the PL6500 keypad or card only?
Card only. The PL6500 reads HID format proximity cards, fobs and credentials, with no keypad on the lock. Capacity is up to 5000 users. If you want people to be able to punch a code instead of carrying a credential, this is the wrong model.
3) What does the classroom function actually do on this lock?
The PL6500 is a classroom-function mortise lock, so the outside lever is controlled by credential: a valid prox card unlocks outside access, and the inside lever always retracts the latch for free egress. Because it is on the Trilogy Networx network, you also get a system-wide lockdown or unlock command that can be pushed to every door in seconds, which is why it lands in schools rather than a mechanical classroom lock.
4) Do I have to specify handing when ordering the PL6500?
Yes, handing is an order choice. The PL6500 comes left hand or right hand, in US26D satin chrome. Determine handing from the outside of the door: the side the hinges sit on is the hand. Order the wrong one and the lever and reader orientation will be wrong on the opening.
5) Does the PL6500 need to be wired to the door?
No line voltage or reader cabling runs to the door. The PL6500 runs on 4 C-cell batteries with a stated 5-year battery life, and communicates back to the Trilogy Networx system wirelessly over 802.11 or via Ethernet at the gateway side. That is the main reason it gets specified for retrofits where pulling wire through an existing frame is not practical.
6) We want keypad entry instead of cards. What mortise lock should we look at instead of the PL6500?
The Alarm Lock PL6500 is proximity card only, with no keypad. For pushbutton credentials on a mortise prep, the BEST 45HZ EZ Series is an electronic keypad mortise lock with key override, and the Dormakaba E-Plex 2066 is an electronic pushbutton keyless mortise lock in the E-Plex 2000 Series. If you want both a keypad and a card reader in one unit, the Dormakaba E-Plex E5086 is a Grade 1 electronic pushbutton and card mortise lock with entry/egress back to back operation.
7) Is there a simpler non-networked classroom mortise lock if I do not need credential management?
Yes. The Alarm Lock PL6500 is built around proximity card credentials and Trilogy Networx wireless management for up to 5000 users. If the door only needs a key, the Cal-Royal NM8070 is a heavy duty Grade 1 classroom mortise lockset with auxiliary deadlatch for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Corbin Russwin ML2003 is a Grade 1 mortise classroom lockset in the ML2000 Series, also listed at 1-3/4 inch. Both are keyed mechanical locksets with no batteries, no reader, and no software.
8) What is the difference between the Alarm Lock PL6500 and the Schlage LEMD-GRW wireless mortise lock?
Both are Grade 1 wireless electronic mortise locks with proximity readers. The Alarm Lock PL6500 reads HID format proximity cards only, has classroom function, uses a 2-3/4 inch backset, and communicates on the Trilogy Networx platform. The Schlage LEMD-GRW is an ENGAGE Series mortise lock with a 125kHz proximity reader, mobile enabled, with a deadbolt and LED, Greenwich trim, right hand, and carries a 3 hour fire rating. They run on different management platforms, so the choice usually follows whichever system the facility already has.
9) What is the closest alternative to the Alarm Lock PL6500 proximity mortise lock if I want RFID credentials on a classroom door?
The Alarm Lock PL6500 is a Grade 1 electronic mortise lock with a proximity reader and classroom function. The TownSteel FME-2000 is also a Grade 1 heavy duty mortise lockset with classroom function and RFID technology, listed for 1-3/4 inch doors. The PL6500 carries a 2-3/4 inch backset and a door thickness range of 1-5/8 inch to 1-7/8 inch, so on a 1-3/4 inch door both are in range. The FME-2000 is a standalone RFID lockset, while the PL6500 uses proximity cards only and joins the Trilogy Networx wireless system.
10) I need a classroom mortise lock with intruder lockdown from inside the room instead of a networked prox lock like the PL6500. What else works?
The Alarm Lock PL6500 handles lockdown through the Trilogy Networx system, where a global lock or unlock command is sent network-wide rather than thrown at the door. If you want the lockdown initiated at the opening itself, the TownSteel FME-4000 is an electronic intruder classroom mortise lockset with RFID technology, Grade 1 heavy duty, for 1-3/4 inch doors. For a mechanical lockbody with intruder function and no electronics at all, the BEST 45HCA intruder lockbody is a heavy duty option.
11) Can I use a hardwired electric mortise lock instead of the battery powered PL6500?
Yes, if you have power at the frame. The Alarm Lock PL6500 runs on four C-cell batteries with a rated 5-year life and communicates over 802.11 or Ethernet, which removes the need to pull power to the door. Wired alternatives on a mortise prep include the BEST 45HW heavy duty electromechanical mortise lock with 12V/24V operation, the Command Access ML190 motorized mortise lock with field selectable EL/EU operation at 24VDC and storeroom function, and the Schlage L9092EU electric lock/unlock outside lever mortise lock with request to exit at 12/24VDC for 1-3/4 inch doors. Wired units tie into an access control panel rather than managing credentials at the lock.
12) Our classroom doors are 2 inches thick. What mortise lock fits if the PL6500 does not?
The Alarm Lock PL6500 covers a door thickness range of 1-5/8 inch to 1-7/8 inch, so a 2 inch door is outside that range. The Hager 3800 Series covers 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/2 inch on the 3810E passage escutcheon model and the 3810S passage rose model, both with a 2-3/4 inch backset matching the PL6500 prep, and the 3850E office model shares that 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/2 inch range. These are mechanical, non-keyed or office function rather than credential-based classroom locks.
13) Is the Alarm Lock PL6500 Grade 1?
Grade 1, and built as a commercial mortise lock rather than a cylindrical unit. Grade 1 is the top ANSI/BHMA durability tier, which is what most school districts and institutional specs call for on corridor and classroom doors.
14) How many doors can the Trilogy Networx system handle if I'm standardizing a campus?
Up to 2000 doors on the Networx system, managed through the free DL-WINDOWS software. Communication is 900MHz bidirectional with 128-bit AES encryption, and new PL6500 locks add onto existing Trilogy installations rather than needing a separate head end.
15) Is the Dormakaba Saffire LX-I-M002 a direct substitute for the Alarm Lock PL6500?
Not on a spec-for-spec basis. Both are electronic mortise locksets with card credentials, but the Alarm Lock PL6500 is Grade 1 and reads proximity cards, while the Dormakaba LX-I-M002 Saffire is an electronic RFID mortise lockset with BLE mobile access at BHMA Grade 2. If the opening is specified Grade 1, the Saffire will not meet it. For a Grade 1 electronic classroom mortise with RFID, the TownSteel FME-2000 is the closer match.
16) Will a Schlage CO-100 mortise lock work in place of the Alarm Lock PL6500 on a classroom door?
They are not interchangeable by function. The Alarm Lock PL6500 is a Grade 1 mortise lock with classroom function and a proximity reader. The Schlage CO-100 mortise lock is a Grade 1 heavy duty standalone electronic mortise lock with privacy function and a keypad reader for 1-3/4 inch doors. Privacy function locks from the inside for a restroom or similar space and is not a classroom credential lock. For a Grade 1 classroom electronic mortise, look at the TownSteel FME-2000 instead.
17) What is a Grade 1 mortise alternative to the PL6500 for a dormitory or corridor door rather than a classroom?
The Alarm Lock PL6500 is built with classroom function. For a residence hall corridor, the Sargent 7925 is a Grade 1 heavy duty dormitory exit function mortise lock in the 7900 Series with rose trim and a single cylinder deadbolt. The Accentra 8805FL is a Grade 1 storeroom mortise lock in the 8800 Series with an Arcadia lever where the door should stay locked outside at all times. Both are mechanical and use keys instead of the PL6500's proximity credentials.
18) Is the Marks USA LA318GJ classroom security lock a substitute for the Alarm Lock PL6500?
They solve the same problem two different ways. The Alarm Lock PL6500 is a Grade 1 electronic mortise lock that controls the classroom door with proximity credentials and network commands. The Marks USA LA318GJ is a Grade 1 classroom security indicator mortise lockset in the LA318 Series with an ANSI strike and a steel escutcheon measuring 8-1/2 inch H x 2-3/4 inch W x 7/16 inch, for 1-3/4 inch doors. The LA318GJ is key-operated with a visual status indicator, so the teacher secures the door at the opening; the PL6500 manages who can enter by credential.
19) Which mortise locks share the 2-3/4 inch backset of the Alarm Lock PL6500?
The Alarm Lock PL6500 uses a 2-3/4 inch backset with T-Standard and ASA strike compatibility. Among mortise products with the same stated backset, the Hager 3810E and 3810S passage locks, the Hager 3840S privacy lock, the Hager 3850E office lock, and the Sargent 4874 double cylinder mortise deadbolt in the 4870 Series all list 2-3/4 inch. A matching backset means the lock case lines up with a standard mortise pocket, but each of these differs from the PL6500 in function and none of them is a credential reader.
20) If I want a touchscreen keypad electronic mortise lock instead of the PL6500 prox reader, what is comparable?
The Alarm Lock PL6500 reads proximity cards only and has no keypad. The Accentra NTM623-NR is a Grade 1 nexTouch Generation 3 mortise lock with a capacitive touchscreen keypad, no deadbolt, with cylinder override. It gives you code-based entry and a mechanical key override at the door, where the PL6500 issues and revokes proximity credentials for up to 5000 users through the Trilogy Networx system.
21) We need an anti-ligature mortise lockset for a behavioral health area, not a classroom prox lock. What replaces the PL6500 there?
The Alarm Lock PL6500 is a commercial Grade 1 proximity classroom mortise lock and is not a ligature-resistant design. For those spaces the TownSteel MRX-A-01 is a Grade 1 heavy duty ligature resistant arch trim mortise lockset in satin stainless steel with passage function for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the MRX-L-01 is the anti-ligature lever version, also Grade 1 heavy duty passage. The Marks USA 5PDN is a Grade 1 hospital passage mortise push/pull paddleset that is ligature resistant and ADA compliant in satin stainless steel.
22) Does the Alarm Lock PL6500 come in left hand and right hand like other mortise locks, or do I need a field reversible model?
The Alarm Lock PL6500 is ordered by handing, in left hand and right hand, both in US26D satin chrome, so the hand has to be confirmed at the order. If you would rather stock one part and set the hand in the field, the BEST 45H public entrance mortise lock body and the Falcon MA101 Grade 1 heavy duty mortise passage lock are field reversible. Both of those are mechanical lock bodies rather than proximity credential locks.
23) Can I have the PL6500 locks keyed alike with the rest of my building?
Yes, keying is a selectable option at order. You can take no special keying (keyed different), request keyed alike across the order, or supply a specific key code to match an existing system. If you are matching an existing master key system, give the key code with the order.
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