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BEST 45HBV Offline V Series Electronic Access Control Mortise Lock with Card Reader Technology

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BEST 45HBV Offline V Series Electronic Access Control Mortise Lock with Card Reader Technology

Advanced Electronic Access Control Solution for Commercial Applications

The BEST 45HBV Offline V Series represents cutting-edge electronic access control technology in a robust mortise lock platform. This battery-powered system utilizes specialized card reader technology powered by Keyscan Aurora and Lenel OnGuard software, eliminating the need for costly wiring while providing comprehensive access control capabilities. With a 2-3/4" backset and heavy-duty mechanical platform, this lock is engineered for demanding commercial applications where reliable electronic access control is essential.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Advanced Card Reader Technology: Multiple reader options including magnetic stripe, proximity, smart card, and dual validation (magnetic stripe + keypad) for flexible access control implementation.
  • No Wiring Required: Battery-powered operation eliminates costly installation wiring while maintaining full electronic access control functionality.
  • Heavy-Duty Durability: Keypad buttons rated for 1 million cycles and robust mechanical platform designed for the toughest commercial applications.
  • Comprehensive User Capacity: Stores up to 5,000 users or transaction history per lockset for extensive access management capabilities.
  • Integrated Backup Protection: Rechargeable backup battery maintains programming and history data for 6-7 hours after power loss, with two-phase battery warning system.
  • Professional Construction: Cold rolled steel case with zinc dichromate plating and brass/bronze faceplate for exceptional durability and corrosion resistance.
  • Mechanical Override Access: Key Override Sensor (KOS) records mechanical key usage while providing emergency access capability.
  • Deadbolt Sensing Technology: Standard deadbolt sensing prevents unauthorized card access when deadbolt is engaged for enhanced security.

Technical Specifications

Case – 0.095" cold rolled steel, 5-7/8" H x 7/8" D x 4-1/16" W. Steel is zinc dichromate plated for corrosion protection

Faceplate – Brass or bronze material, 8" H x 1-1/4" W x 1/16" T. Lock face automatically adjusts to proper bevel during installation

Strike – Brass, bronze, or stainless steel base material, 4-7/8" x 1-1/4" x 3/32". Fits standard door frame cut out as specified in ANSI A115.1. Universal (non-handed) strike supplied standard with lock

Backset – 2-3/4"

Door Thickness – Standard lock configuration designed for doors 1-3/4" thick. Thick door configuration available for doors up to 3" thick (specify thickness when ordering)

Latchbolt – Solid stainless steel, 3/4" throw anti-friction. Reversible without opening case.

Deadbolt: Stainless steel, 1" throw

Auxiliary bolt – Stainless steel, non-handed

Lever handle – Brass, bronze, or stainless steel base material. Lever styles #3, #14, and #15 return to a minimum of 1/2" of door surface. Lever 12, 16 and 17 do not return.

Escutcheon – 10-1/2" x 3-3/8" x 1" sloping down to 3/4"

Finishes

  • 626-Satin Chrome
  • 630-Satin Stainless Steel
  • 690-Statuary Dark Bronze
  • 606-Satin Brass
  • 612-Satin Bronze
  • 613-Satin Bronze Oil-Rubbed
  • 619-Satin Nickel
  • 605-Bright Brass
  • 611-Bright Bronze
  • 625-Bright Chrome
  • 618-Bright Nickel
  • 626AM-Satin Chrome Antimicrobial
  • 630AM-Satin Stainless Steel Antimicrobial

Installation & Operation

  1. Verify electrical requirements for card reader system and confirm battery pack compatibility with selected reader type (4 AA batteries standard, 8 AA for extended life).
  2. Disconnect any existing power sources before beginning installation. Follow all applicable electrical codes and safety procedures.
  3. Mount the mortise lock case in the door preparation ensuring proper alignment and secure mounting of the 0.095" cold rolled steel case.
  4. Install and configure the selected card reader (magnetic stripe, proximity, smart card, or dual validation) according to manufacturer wiring diagrams and programming requirements.
  5. Configure access control settings including user permissions, time schedules, and integration with Keyscan Aurora or Lenel OnGuard software systems.
  6. Test all functions including card reading, mechanical override, deadbolt sensing, Key Override Sensor recording, and backup battery operation.
  7. Complete system programming and user setup. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete software integration, programming instructions, and troubleshooting procedures.

Professional Applications

  • Educational Institution Access Control
  • Healthcare Facility Security Systems
  • Commercial Office Building Access Management
  • Residence Hall and Dormitory Security
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Building Security
  • Industrial Facility Access Points

Advanced Access Control Features

The Offline V Series system provides sophisticated access control capabilities through its integration with professional software platforms. The system can be programmed to grant specific access rights to authorized personnel based on defined time schedules for each lock, while tracking events at the lock level to maintain comprehensive security monitoring. Multiple reader technologies including magnetic stripe (tracks 1, 2, or 3), proximity, and smart card options provide flexibility for various credential management requirements.

Why Choose BEST Quality?

BEST 45HBV Offline V Series locks deliver professional-grade electronic access control with heavy-duty mechanical construction rated for 1 million keypad cycles and designed for the toughest commercial applications. The integrated rechargeable backup battery system and weatherproof sealing ensure reliable operation in demanding environments. Engineered for facilities requiring sophisticated access control without the complexity and cost of hardwired systems.

Manufacturer Resources

BEST Product Overview

Product Specs

Standard Cylinder:
SFIC Prep Less Core
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Mortise Locks and Trim
Product Type:
Mortise Locks
Subcategory:
Mortise
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Lock Type:
Mortise
Product Attribute:
Mortise Locks
Electronic:
No
Face Plate:
8" H x 1-1/4" W x 1/16" T
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Backset (Distance):
2-3/4"
Department:
Door Hardware

BEST BES-45HBVDV3MS – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Is the BEST 45HBV a hardwired access control lock or does it run on batteries?
It runs on batteries, no wiring to the opening at all. Standard is 4 AA cells, with an 8 AA extended life pack available as an ordering option. A rechargeable backup battery holds the programming and event history for 6 to 7 hours if power is lost, and the lock gives a two-phase low battery warning before it gets there. Credential data and schedules live at the lock, so it is an offline lock, not a lock that reports to a panel in real time.
2) Do I have to specify handing on the BEST 45HBV mortise lock?
Handing is required on the order: left hand, right hand, left hand reverse, or right hand reverse. The latchbolt itself is reversible without opening the case, but the reader trim and lever orientation are built to the hand you specify, so it is not a lock you can flip in the field after the fact. Reverse bevel means the door swings out toward you when the hinges are on the far side. The strike is universal and non-handed, so it goes into a standard ANSI A115.1 frame prep either way.
3) What cylinder does the BEST 45HBV take, and does it come with a core?
It ships prepped for a small format interchangeable core but without the core, so you supply and key that separately. Two housing choices: a 7-pin housing that accepts all BEST cores, or a non-IC and LFIC competitive cylinder housing for large format cores from another manufacturer, also less core. If you are already keyed in BEST SFIC across a building, the 7-pin housing drops right into that system.
4) Which card reader should I pick on a BEST 45HBV, prox or magstripe?
Reader technology is chosen on the order and it should match the credentials already in your building. Choices are magnetic stripe, proximity HID, iClass smart card, proximity plus keypad, proximity plus SE plus HID BLE for mobile credentials, and dual validation which requires both a magstripe swipe and a keypad code. If you run magstripe, you also specify the track number, 1, 2 or 3, that your existing cards encode on. Adaptation versions of each reader style exist for retrofitting onto an installed lock rather than buying the complete lockset.
5) How many users will a BEST 45HBV hold, and does it work with our existing access control software?
Each lockset stores up to 5,000 users, or transaction history, and events are tracked at the lock. Programming and credential management run through Keyscan Aurora or Lenel OnGuard. If your facility already runs one of those platforms, the 45HBV folds into it; if you run something else, this is not the lock to standardize on.
6) What is the difference between the deadbolt and latch-only functions on the BEST 45HBV?
Four function builds: latch with key, latch without key, deadbolt with key, and deadbolt without key. The deadbolt versions add a 1 inch throw stainless deadbolt and include deadbolt sensing as standard, which blocks card access while the deadbolt is thrown, the behavior you want on a dorm room or a patient room where the occupant needs to shut out credentials. Latch versions are for corridor and office openings where you never want an occupant to lock out staff. The with key versions carry the mechanical cylinder override; without key omits it.
7) Can staff still get in with a key if the batteries on the BEST 45HBV die?
On the with-key builds, yes. A mechanical cylinder override opens the lock regardless of battery state. Add the Key Override Sensor option and the lock also records each mechanical key use in the audit trail, so a key entry is not a blind spot in your event history. The KOS is a separate line item on the order, so it has to be specified up front.
8) What else could I buy instead of the BEST 45HBV offline electronic mortise lock?
If you do not run Keyscan Aurora or Lenel OnGuard, the 45HBV is the wrong lock and there are other offline and wireless mortise platforms. The TownSteel FME-2000 Series is a Grade 1 heavy duty classroom mortise lockset with RFID for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the FME-4000 Series adds intruder classroom function. The Schlage Electronics LEMD-GRW is a Grade 1 ENGAGE Series wireless mortise lock with a 125kHz proximity reader and a 3 hour fire rating. Dormakaba's E-Plex E5086 is a Grade 1 back to back pushbutton and card mortise lock. For a straight keypad standalone with no cards at all, the Alarm Lock DL3500CR Trilogy is Grade 1 classroom function with 300 user codes.
9) My door is 1-5/8 inches thick. Will the BEST 45HBV work?
No. The 45HBV standard build is for 1-3/4 inch doors, with a thick door configuration covering up to 3 inches. Nothing thinner. For a 1-5/8 inch door, the Alarm Lock Trilogy electronic mortise locks cover 1-5/8 to 1-7/8 inches, including the DL2700CR and DL3500CR in classroom function and the DL4500 Series mortise deadbolt with 2,000 user codes. Those are keypad locks rather than card readers, so you trade credential management for the fit.
10) My door is 1-5/8 inch thick. Will the BEST 45HBV fit, or do I need a different electronic mortise lock?
The BEST 45HBV standard configuration is built for 1-3/4 inch doors, with a thick door configuration available up to 3 inch when the thickness is specified at order. It does not go thinner. For a 1-5/8 inch door, the Alarm Lock Trilogy family covers a 1-5/8 to 1-7/8 inch door thickness range across the DL2700CR Grade 1 classroom weatherproof lock, the DL3500CR Grade 1 classroom lock, and the DL4500 Grade 1 electronic mortise deadbolt with 2,000 user codes and privacy keypad. Match the function to the opening: classroom for the DL2700CR or DL3500CR, deadbolt for the DL4500.
11) What is the closest equivalent to the BEST 45HBV if I want a Grade 1 electronic mortise lock with an RFID card reader instead?
The TownSteel FME-2000 Series is a Grade 1 mortise lockset with RFID technology in a heavy-duty classroom function, fitting 1-3/4 inch doors. The BEST 45HBV is also a card-reader mortise lock on a 2-3/4 inch backset, with trim options that include Proximity HID, iClass smart card, magnetic stripe, and dual validation magstripe-plus-keypad. The difference is credential breadth: the 45HBV covers magstripe, prox, smart card, and keypad-combination trims in one platform, while the FME-2000 is an RFID reader in a fixed classroom function. If the facility standard is a single RFID credential and classroom function, the TownSteel lands directly; if you need magstripe or dual-validation credentials, stay on the 45HBV.
12) I need a simpler electronic mortise lock — pushbutton codes only, no cards. What should I use instead of the BEST 45HBV?
The Alarm Lock DL3500CR Trilogy is a Grade 1 electronic mortise lock with 300 user codes and classroom function for doors 1-5/8 to 1-7/8 inch thick, and the Dormakaba E-Plex 2066 Series is an electronic pushbutton keyless mortise lock for wide stile doors. Both operate on keypad codes without any credential to issue or a reader to specify. The BEST 45HBV is built around card reader trims — magnetic stripe, proximity HID, iClass, and dual validation combining magstripe with a keypad — so it assumes a credential program behind it. For a handful of openings where you just want to hand out a code, the Trilogy or the E-Plex removes that whole layer.
13) The BEST 45HBV is a standalone lock. What do I use if the access control has to be networked or wired back to a panel?
For a wireless networked opening, the Alarm Lock DL1300NW Trilogy Networx is a wireless electronic mortise lock with keypad built for Adams Rite deadlatches, and the Schlage Electronics LEMD-GRW is a Grade 1 ENGAGE Series wireless mortise lock with a 125 kHz proximity reader, mobile-enabled deadbolt with LED and Greenwich trim, right hand, carrying a 3 hour fire rating. For a hardwired opening, the Command Access ML190 Series is a heavy-duty motorized mortise lock with field selectable EL/EU operation on 24VDC, and the Schlage L9092EU with 03A trim is a heavy-duty electric lock/unlock outside lever mortise lock, keyed outside, with request to exit, 12/24VDC, for 1-3/4 inch doors. The BEST 45HBV runs battery-powered with no wiring and holds its own user and transaction records at the lock, so audit data comes off it on a schedule rather than in real time.
14) What is the mechanical equivalent to the BEST 45HBV if the opening does not need electronic access control?
On a 2-3/4 inch backset, the Hager 3800 Series covers non-keyed functions for doors 1-3/4 to 2-1/2 inch: the 3810E Grade 1 passage lock with escutcheon, the 3810S passage with rose, the 3850E office lock with lever and escutcheon, and the 3840S Grade 1 privacy lock for 1-3/4 to 2 inch doors. For keyed heavy-duty functions on 1-3/4 inch doors, the Cal-Royal NM8080 is a Grade 1 storeroom mortise lockset with an interchangeable core option, the NM8070 is Grade 1 classroom, and the Corbin Russwin ML2003 is a Grade 1 classroom mortise lockset. All of these carry a key and no credential, so there is no user record, no audit trail, and no battery to maintain — which is exactly the trade against the 45HBV's card reader trims and stored user and transaction history.
15) Which electronic mortise locks look like alternatives to the BEST 45HBV but will not actually replace it?
Three come up often and none of them drop in. The Codelocks CL2255 is an electronic tubular mortise latch in the medium duty CL2000 Series and brushed steel — a latch-only device without the deadbolt the 45HBV carries in its Deadbolt With Key and Deadbolt Without Key functions. The Dormakaba LX-I-M002 Saffire is an electronic RFID mortise lockset with BLE mobile access at BHMA Grade 2, a lighter grade than Grade 1 peers. The Alarm Lock DL1300NW Trilogy Networx is built for Adams Rite deadlatches, which is an aluminum stile prep and not the ANSI A115.1 frame cutout and 2-3/4 inch backset case the 45HBV mortises into. Check the door prep and the function before treating any of the three as a swap.
16) We are standardizing a dormitory on BEST small format interchangeable cores. Does the BEST 45HBV keep that, and what happens if we go to another brand?
The BEST 45HBV ships with SFIC prep less core, and the cylinder choice is either a 7-pin housing that accepts all BEST cores less the SFIC core, or a non-IC and LFIC competitive cylinder less the LFIC core — so an existing BEST core keying system carries straight across, and its Key Override Sensor records when a mechanical key is used. Among the electronic peers, the Accentra NTM623-NR nexTouch Generation 3 is a Grade 1 mortise lock with a capacitive touchscreen keypad, no deadbolt, with cylinder override, and the Schlage CO-100 is a Grade 1 heavy-duty standalone electronic mortise lock in privacy function with a keypad reader for 1-3/4 inch doors. Both are their own cylinder platforms, so moving to either means a separate key system alongside the BEST cores already in the building.
17) What is the alternative to the BEST 45HBV for a classroom door that has to lock down from inside during a lockdown?
The TownSteel FME-4000 Series is an electronic intruder classroom mortise lockset with RFID technology, Grade 1 heavy duty for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Marks USA LA318GJ is a Grade 1 classroom security indicator mortise lockset with an ANSI strike and a steel escutcheon measuring 8-1/2 inch H x 2-3/4 inch W x 7/16 inch, also for 1-3/4 inch doors. Both are purpose-built for intruder lockdown at the door, the Marks with a visual status indicator. The BEST 45HBV is an access control platform on latch and deadbolt functions with card reader trims and deadbolt sensing that blocks card access while the deadbolt is thrown — so lockdown happens through the credential system rather than a dedicated lockdown feature at the lever.
18) Does the BEST 45HBV work for a behavioral health unit, or is there a better mortise lock for that?
For anti-ligature openings, the TownSteel MRX-A-01 is a Grade 1 heavy duty ligature resistant arch trim mortise lockset in passage function for 1-3/4 inch doors, the MRX-L-01 is a Grade 1 heavy duty anti-ligature lever mortise lockset in stainless steel, also passage on 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Marks USA 5PDN is a Grade 1 ligature resistant, ADA compliant hospital passage mortise push/pull paddleset in satin stainless steel. The BEST 45HBV uses projecting lever styles including gull wing, round knob, and curved with return, and offers antimicrobial finishes 626AM Satin Chrome and 630AM Satin Stainless Steel. Where the room requires a ligature-resistant trim profile, the TownSteel or Marks trim is the one that meets it; the 45HBV suits the credentialed staff and administrative doors on the same floor.
19) Which BEST 45HBV lever styles return to the door for ADA?
Lever styles #3, #14 and #15 return to within a minimum of 1/2 inch of the door surface. Levers 12, 16 and 17 do not return. A returning lever is what keeps a gown sleeve or a bag strap from catching, which is why it is normally the specified choice in healthcare and schools. Trim choices run from contour with angle return and curved with return through gull wing, solid tube with and without return, curved without return, and a round knob.
20) How much of the door face will the BEST 45HBV escutcheon cover?
The escutcheon measures 10-1/2 x 3-3/8 x 1 inches, sloping down to 3/4 inch, and the faceplate is 8 inches H x 1-1/4 inches W x 1/16 inch T. The lock case itself is 0.095 inch cold rolled steel at 5-7/8 H x 7/8 D x 4-1/16 W, zinc dichromate plated. That escutcheon footprint matters on a narrow stile door or where a vision lite comes close to the lock edge, so measure the flat area on your door before committing.
21) Can I keep a BEST 45HBV keyed alike with the rest of my building?
Keying is specified on the order as keyed different or keyed alike. Since the lock is SFIC prepped less core, you can also just pin your own cores from an existing BEST system and drop them in, which is how most facilities already running BEST keep one master across mechanical and electronic openings.
22) I already have a BEST 45H mortise lock installed. Do I have to replace the whole lock to add card access?
The reader trims come in complete and adaptation versions. The adaptation options, magstripe adaptation, prox HID adaptation, iClass smartcard adaptation, proximity plus keypad adaptation, dual validation adaptation and proximity plus SE plus HID BLE adaptation, are the reader trim only, for fitting to a lock that is already in the door rather than buying a full lockset. Handing, finish and lever style still have to match what is on the opening.
23) Is there an electronic mortise lock with both a keypad and a card reader, like the BEST 45HBV dual validation trim?
The Dormakaba E-Plex E5086 is a Grade 1 electronic pushbutton and card lock in a back to back mortise configuration with entry/egress function, and the Schlage Electronics LEBMB-ADD is a mobile-enabled mortise lock with push button and LED covering privacy, office, and apartment functions at Grade 2 with a 3 hour fire rating on 1-3/4 inch doors. The BEST 45HBV reaches the same two-factor idea through its Dual Validation magstripe-and-keypad trim and its Proximity plus Keypad trim, and its keypad buttons are rated for 1 million cycles. Choose on credential type: the 45HBV dual validation pairs a magnetic stripe track with the code, while the Proximity plus Keypad trim pairs a prox card with it.
24) We only need a keyed mortise deadbolt on the door, not access control. What replaces the BEST 45HBV deadbolt function?
The Sargent 4874 is a double cylinder mortise deadbolt on a 2-3/4 inch backset in the 4870 Series, matching the 2-3/4 inch backset the BEST 45HBV uses, and the Kaba Ilco 185 Series is a non-handed mortise deadbolt sold in a single pack. The 45HBV offers Deadbolt With Key and Deadbolt Without Key as electronic functions with a 1 inch throw stainless steel deadbolt, so if all the opening needs is a bolt thrown by key, the Sargent or the Ilco removes the reader, the battery pack, and the software programming from the job.
25) What should go on the dormitory corridor doors if the BEST 45HBV is on the room doors?
The Sargent 7925 is a Grade 1 heavy duty dormitory exit function mortise lock with rose trim and a single cylinder deadbolt in the 7900 Series, purpose-made for corridor and dormitory openings. The BEST 45HBV covers the credentialed side of the same building on latch and deadbolt functions with card reader trims and a 2-3/4 inch backset. Running the mechanical 7925 on corridors and the 45HBV on the individual doors keeps the audit trail where the credential matters without putting a reader on every opening.
26) Can I use a Baldwin or Emtek mortise lock in place of the BEST 45HBV on a commercial opening?
No, and the backset is the first reason. The Baldwin 6301 entry/apartment and 6310 entry/storeroom mortise lock bodies use a 2-1/2 inch backset, while the BEST 45HBV is 2-3/4 inch, so the door prep does not line up. The Emtek Brisbane 3019, Memphis 3102, Hamilton 3104, and Manhattan 3106 mortise entrance locksets are dummy function, meaning they neither latch nor lock. The 45HBV is a commercial lock with a 0.095 inch cold rolled steel case, a 3/4 inch throw anti-friction stainless latchbolt, and a strike fitting the ANSI A115.1 frame cutout.
27) What finishes does the BEST 45HBV come in, and is there an antimicrobial option?
Thirteen finishes: 626 satin chrome, 630 satin stainless, 690 statuary dark bronze, 606 satin brass, 612 satin bronze, 613 satin bronze oil-rubbed, 619 satin nickel, 605 bright brass, 611 bright bronze, 625 bright chrome, 618 bright nickel, plus 626AM and 630AM antimicrobial versions of satin chrome and satin stainless. The AM finishes are the ones typically specified on patient room and clinical corridor doors. If you are matching existing openings, 626 and 630 are the two most common commercial finishes to match to.
28) Is the BEST 45HBV durable enough for a dorm or school corridor?
It is built for commercial traffic. Keypad buttons are rated for 1 million cycles, the case is 0.095 inch cold rolled steel with zinc dichromate plating for corrosion resistance, the faceplate is brass or bronze, and the latchbolt, deadbolt and auxiliary bolt are stainless steel. Residence halls, healthcare and education are exactly the openings this platform targets.
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