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Command Access ML182 Electrified Mortise Lock with Institutional Function and 06 Lever Trim

Command Access ML182 Electrified Mortise Lock with Institutional Function and 06 Lever Trim

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Command Access ML182 Electrified Mortise Lock with Institutional Function and 06 Lever Trim

Professional Electrified Mortise Lock Solution

The Command Access ML182 electrified mortise lock delivers institutional function control with both inside and outside levers simultaneously locked or unlocked electronically. Operating on 12 or 24VAC/DC with low 8-watt power consumption, this ANSI Grade 1 mortise lock features continuous duty solenoids and field-reversible fail-safe or fail-secure operation. Compatible with Schlage L9000 series preparation, the ML182 provides reliable access control for demanding commercial applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Dual Power Options: 12 or 24VAC/DC operation (±10%) with low current draw of 700mA at 12V or 350mA at 24V for flexible system integration.
  • Institutional Function Control: Both outside and inside levers simultaneously locked or unlocked electronically with key override capability on either side for maximum security control.
  • Continuous Duty Operation: Solenoids designed for "continuously on" applications including fail-safe unlock cycles and extended hold-open requirements.
  • Field-Reversible Configuration: Available in fail-safe (EL) or fail-secure (EU) operation with field-reversible capability for adaptable security requirements.
  • Schlage L9000 Compatibility: Chassis and trim compatible with Schlage L series locks for seamless retrofitting to existing door preparation.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: ANSI Grade 1 rated mortise lock with domestically manufactured electrification for premium quality and reliability.
  • Low Power Consumption: 8-watt power consumption with plug-in bridge rectifier allowing AC or DC power source compatibility.
  • 3 Year Warranty: Comprehensive warranty coverage for added confidence and protection in commercial applications.

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Duty Level: Heavy-Duty
  • Electronic: Yes
  • Lock Type: Mortise
  • Product Category: Mechanical Locks
  • Product Function: Institutional
  • Product Group: Mechanical Locks
  • Product Subgroup: Mortise Locks and Trim
  • Product Type: Electrified Mortise Locks
  • Series: ML180 Series
  • Subcategory: Mortise Locks
  • Warranty: 3 Year Warranty

Professional Applications

  • Healthcare Facility Access Control
  • Educational Institution Security Systems
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Commercial Building Security Systems
  • Industrial Facility Monitoring
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Emergency Exit Compliance

Why Choose Command Access Quality?

Command Access ML182 mortise locks deliver professional-grade reliability with ANSI Grade 1 construction and domestically manufactured electrification ensuring premium quality standards. The 3 Year Warranty provides comprehensive coverage for demanding commercial applications. Engineered with continuous duty solenoids and low 8-watt power consumption for dependable performance in institutional access control systems.

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Product Specs

Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Series:
ML180 Series
Product Subgroup:
Mortise Locks and Trim
Product Type:
Electrified Mortise Locks
Subcategory:
Mortise Locks
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Electronic:
Yes
Lock Type:
Mortise
Warranty:
3 Year Warranty
Duty Level:
Heavy-Duty
Product Function:
Institutional
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Department:
Door Hardware

Command Access ML182EL 06A 626 24V – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can I use the Command Access ML182 to retrofit an existing Schlage L9000 mortise prep?
Yes. The ML182 chassis and trim are compatible with Schlage L series preparation, so it drops into an existing L9000 mortise pocket and trim cutout without re-prepping the door. That is the usual reason people choose it: you get electrified control on an opening that already has a mechanical L series lock in it.
2) What does institutional function mean on an electrified mortise lock?
On the ML182, institutional function means both the outside and the inside lever are locked or unlocked at the same time electronically, with key override available from either side. Nobody passes through either way until the lock is energized or a key is used, which is why it gets specified for detention style and controlled corridor openings rather than normal office doors. If you need the inside lever always free for egress, this is the wrong function.
3) Should I order the ML182 fail-safe or fail-secure?
Fail-safe (EL) unlocks when power drops, which is what you want on an opening that has to release during an alarm or power loss. Fail-secure (EU) stays locked with no power, which suits a storeroom or secured space where the door must hold. Both are offered on the ML182 and the configuration is field-reversible, so the option you pick at order time is not a permanent commitment.
4) What is the difference between the Command Access ML182 and the DynaLock EML-1 electrified mortise lock?
Both are electrified mortise locks, but they control the opening differently. The ML182 uses an institutional function, where both the outside and inside levers are locked or unlocked simultaneously by the electronics, with key override on either side. The DynaLock EML-1 is a storeroom function electrified mortise lock, which controls the outside lever while the inside lever stays free for egress. Choose the ML182 when you need to secure both sides of the door electrically, such as on a detention-style or controlled-corridor opening, and the EML-1 where only the outside trim needs to be controlled.
5) I need the latch to retract electrically so the door can be pushed open free, not just the lever to unlock. Will the ML182 do that?
No. The Command Access ML182 electrifies the lever trim - on signal it locks or unlocks both levers, but the latchbolt stays projected and the door still has to be operated by the lever. For electric latch retraction, which pulls the latchbolt back so the door swings free for an automatic operator or a scheduled unlocked period, look at the SDC 7600 Series motorized latch retraction mortise lockset with 24VDC control. It is Grade 1 and fits 1-3/4 inch doors.
6) Can the ML182 be left energized all day for a hold-open or unlocked-period schedule?
Yes. The solenoids are continuous duty, built for continuously on applications including extended fail-safe unlock cycles and long hold-open periods. A school or clinic that unlocks a corridor for the whole shift will not cook the coil.
7) What finish and rose options do I have to specify when ordering the ML182?
Four choices go on the order: fail-safe or fail-secure, voltage (12V or 24V), finish, and rose. Finishes are 613 oil rubbed bronze, 625 polished chrome, and 626 satin chrome, and the rose is either A or B. The lever trim is the 06 style. All three finishes are available in both A and B rose and both voltages.
8) Is the ML182 heavy enough for a high-traffic institutional door?
It is an ANSI Grade 1 mortise lock rated heavy-duty and built for commercial use, with domestically manufactured electrification. Grade 1 is the top ANSI/BHMA tier and the level normally specified for healthcare, education, and government corridors.
9) What other electrified mortise locks could I use instead of the Command Access ML182?
Three real alternatives. The SDC 7600 Series is a Grade 1 motorized latch retraction mortise lockset on 24VDC, for 1-3/4 inch doors, where you want the latch pulled back rather than the lever released. The SDC Selectric 7800 PRO is solenoid controlled with a vandal resistant clutch, also 1-3/4 inch doors, for abuse-prone openings. If the door does not actually need to be electrified, the Schlage L9050BDC is a Grade 1 mechanical L Series entrance/office lock on the same 1-3/4 inch prep.
10) If I already have Schlage L Series locks across the building, can I standardize by adding ML182 units only where I need access control?
That works. Because the ML182 uses Schlage L series chassis and trim compatibility, it shares the same door prep as the mechanical L Series locks already hanging on your other openings, so you electrify individual doors without changing the prep standard for the facility. For the doors staying mechanical, a Grade 1 L Series lock such as the Schlage L9050BDC keeps the prep consistent.
11) Can I switch an ML182 from fail-secure to fail-safe after it is installed?
Yes, the electrification is field-reversible between fail-safe and fail-secure, so an integrator can flip it on site if the code official or the owner changes the requirement after the doors are hung. No second lock body needed.
12) If I only need the outside lever controlled instead of both levers, what electrified mortise lock should I use instead of the ML182?
Step down to a storeroom-function electrified mortise lock such as the DynaLock EML-1. Storeroom function electrifies the outside lever only and leaves the inside lever always free to exit, which covers most standard access-controlled corridor and stair doors. The Command Access ML182 is an institutional function lock that locks and unlocks both the outside and inside levers together, which is more control than a typical single-side access point needs.
13) For a high-abuse opening where levers get forced, is there a mortise lock better suited than the ML182?
The SDC Selectric 7800 PRO Series solenoid controlled mortise lock is built with a vandal resistant clutch, which lets the lever rotate free rather than transmit force into the chassis when it is locked and someone forces it. It fits 1-3/4 inch doors. The Command Access ML182 is a heavy-duty ANSI Grade 1 institutional-function lock with continuous duty solenoids, but its electrified control is on the lever trim without a clutch mechanism. On abuse-prone openings such as school corridors or public restrooms, the clutch design is the one to look at; where the requirement is simultaneous control of both levers with key override, the ML182 is the match.
14) Which of these mortise locks are ANSI Grade 1 for a healthcare or school spec?
The Command Access ML182 is an ANSI Grade 1 heavy-duty electrified mortise lock with continuous duty solenoids, which suits healthcare and educational openings that hold unlocked for long periods. Among comparable locks, the SDC 7600 Series motorized latch retraction lockset is Grade 1, and the Schlage L9050BDC is a Grade 1 heavy duty L Series mechanical entrance/office lock. All three meet a Grade 1 line on a drawing; the choice then comes down to whether the opening needs institutional dual-lever control, latch retraction, or mechanical-only operation.
15) Can I use the ML182 on a door that is not 1-3/4 inch thick, or should I pick a different lock?
The Command Access ML182 is built to Schlage L9000 series chassis and trim compatibility, so it is intended for standard commercial mortise-prepped doors. Among comparable electrified mortise locks, the SDC 7600 Series, the SDC Selectric 7800 PRO Series and the Schlage L9050BDC are each specified for 1-3/4 inch doors, which is the standard commercial leaf thickness this class of lock is designed around. If your opening is a nonstandard thickness, confirm the chassis and spindle length before ordering any mortise lock in this group.
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