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Dormakaba Saffire Electronic LX-L RFID Privacy Cylindrical Lockset with Thumbturn, Bluetooth
Model: DOR-LX-I-ML002
Dormakaba Saffire LX-L Electronic RFID Privacy Cylindrical Lockset
The Saffire LX-L combines sophisticated RFID contactless reader technology with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) in a contemporary...
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Dormakaba LX-I-M002 Saffire Electronic RFID Mortise Lockset with BLE Mobile Access, BHMA Grade 2
The Dormakaba LX-I-M002 Saffire Electronic RFID Mortise Lockset pairs a sealed, built-in contactless RFID reader with BLE mobile access for secure entry in multi-family and commercial properties. Part of the Saffire LX Series, it fits doors 1-3/8" to 2-1/2" (35mm to 66mm) thick with a 2-3/4" (70mm) backset and is certified to BHMA Grade 2. Field-reversible Troy and Von levers and multiple finishes suit varied door preparations, while mobile, fob, wristband, or keycard credential support keeps access flexible for residents and property managers.
Key Features
- Door Thickness & Backset: Fits doors 1-3/8" to 2-1/2" (35mm to 66mm) thick with a 2-3/4" (70mm) backset for reliable mortise installation.
- Battery-Powered Operation: Runs on 3 AA batteries for up to 2 years, with a low battery indicator and concealed electronic key override for battery backup.
- BLE Mobile Access: BLE-enabled and ready for dormakaba mobile access solutions, supporting mobile, fob, wristband, or keycard credentials.
- Field-Reversible Lever & Handing: Troy and Von lever designs (custom levers available) with left or right factory handing, reversible for lever and mortise.
- Versatile Locking Options: ANSI Grade 1 mortise lock case with 1-1/4" or 1" lock front, optional automatic deadbolt, and optional Lori KIK interchangeable core for keyed-alike or master key systems.
- BHMA Grade 2 Security: Meets BHMA Grade 2 certification for dependable, verified commercial-grade performance.
- Remote Management Ready: Supports Messenger LENS Online configuration via the lock controller board, plus over-the-air updates and third-party system integration.
- Finish Options: Satin chrome, bright chrome, satin nickel, oil-rubbed bronze, or black (Black and Oil-Rubbed Bronze for interior use only).
Certifications & Compliance
- BHMA Grade 2 Certified
- ANSI Grade 1 Mortise Lock Case
- 3 Year Manufacturer Warranty
Technical Specifications
- Product Group: Mechanical Locks
- Series: Saffire Series
- Warranty: 3 Year
- Product Subgroup: Mortise Locks and Trim
- Commercial/Residential: Commercial
- Electronic: Yes
- Product Attribute: Electronic Locks
- Product Category: Electronic Locks
- Backset (Distance): 2-3/4" (70mm)
- Department: Door Hardware
Typical Applications
- Multi-Family and Apartment Communities
- Student Housing Facilities
- Senior Living Communities
- Hospitality Properties
- Mixed-Use Residential Developments
- Property Management Portfolios
Why Dormakaba Saffire LX-M?
Dormakaba Saffire LX Series locksets feature a sealed, built-in contactless RFID reader and BHMA Grade 2 certification for verified, professional-grade security. Field-reversible construction, flexible finish options, and support for over-the-air updates and third-party integration make the Saffire LX-M dependable for demanding multi-family and commercial access control applications.
Manufacturer Resources
Multihousing solutions brochure
Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Mechanical Locks
- Series:
- Saffire Series
- Product Type:
- Mortise Locks
- Warranty:
- 3 Year
- Product Subgroup:
- Mortise Locks and Trim
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Electronic:
- Yes
- Product Attribute:
- Electronic Locks
- Product Function:
- Electronic Mortise Lockset
- Product Category:
- Electronic Locks
- Backset (Distance):
- 2-3/4" (70mm)
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Dormakaba M002EECBPETCB10R – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Dormakaba Saffire LX-M mortise lockset fit a 1-3/8 inch apartment door?
Yes. The Saffire LX-M covers doors from 1-3/8" to 2-1/2" (35mm to 66mm) thick, so it spans the older 1-3/8 inch interior slabs and the heavier 2 inch plus commercial doors on the same order. The backset is 2-3/4" (70mm), which is the standard commercial mortise backset. That thickness range is wider than most electronic mortise locks: the Alarm Lock Trilogy DL3500CR, for instance, is held to 1-5/8" to 1-7/8", and the Schlage CO-100 mortise is a 1-3/4" door lock.
2) Do I have to order the Saffire LX-M handed, or can the installer reverse it on site?
Handing is a factory selection, but the lock reverses in the field. Order it left hand, right hand, or dual handed (shipped as right hand mortise with 2 strikes, reversible). Both the lever and the mortise case are field reversible, and the Troy and Von levers reverse as well, so a crew carrying dual-handed stock can hang either swing without a second SKU. On a portfolio retrofit where the door swings vary unit to unit, that is the version worth stocking.
3) What do I have to specify when ordering a Saffire LX-M RFID mortise lockset?
Four choices build the part: deadbolt (auto deadbolt or standard deadbolt), finish, handing, and lever design. Levers are Essen, Von (modified elevon), or Long Return, which is the Troy lever extended for California. Custom levers are available. Beyond that you decide on the lock front (1-1/4" or 1") and whether you want the optional Lori KIK interchangeable core if the mechanical override needs to sit in a keyed-alike or master key system.
4) Can I use the black or oil-rubbed bronze Saffire lock on an exterior entry door?
No. Black and Oil-Rubbed Bronze are interior use only. For an exterior opening, or any door taking weather, go with Satin Chrome, Bright Chrome, or Satin Nickel. Those are the five finishes offered, so a building that wants a dark exterior entry will need to pick a chrome or nickel there and can still run the dark finish on corridor and unit doors inside.
5) What happens when the batteries die on a Saffire LX-M electronic mortise lock?
Three AA batteries run the lock for up to two years and a low battery indicator warns before they go. If they do run flat, there is a concealed electronic key override for battery backup, so a resident is not locked out and maintenance does not need to drill. Adding the optional Lori KIK interchangeable core lets that override key be brought into an existing keyed-alike or master key system rather than living as a one-off key on the manager's ring.
6) What is the closest equivalent to the Dormakaba Saffire LX-I-M002 RFID mortise lockset from another brand?
The TownSteel FME-2000 Series is the nearest peer in a mortise format with RFID technology, rated Grade 1 for classroom function on 1-3/4 inch doors. The Saffire LX-I-M002 differs in that its credential set extends to BLE mobile access alongside RFID fobs, wristbands, and keycards, and it covers a door thickness range of 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/2 inch with a 2-3/4 inch backset. Choose by opening: fixed 1-3/4 inch classroom doors suit the FME-2000, while mixed door thicknesses across a residential portfolio suit the Saffire.
7) Which electronic mortise lock should be used instead of the Dormakaba Saffire when a fire rated opening requires Grade 1?
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, supplied with Greenwich trim in right hand. The Saffire LX-I-M002 is certified BHMA Grade 2 as a complete lockset, so a Grade 1 requirement on the opening points to the LEMD-GRW.
8) What is the difference between the Dormakaba Saffire LX-I-M002 and a hardwired electrified mortise lock?
The Saffire LX-I-M002 runs on 3 AA batteries for up to 2 years with a low battery indicator, so the opening needs no power transfer. The BEST 45HW Series is a wired electromechanical mortise lock operating on 12V or 24V, and the Command Access ML190 is a motorized mortise lock with field selectable EL/EU operation on 24VDC in a storeroom function. Those require power run to the door and a transfer hinge or loop; the Saffire does not.
9) What looks like a substitute for the Dormakaba Saffire electronic mortise lockset but is not one?
Several mortise items in the same family are not complete electronic locksets. The Kaba Ilco 185 Series is a mortise deadbolt function only, and the Sargent 4874 is a double cylinder mortise deadbolt on a 2-3/4 inch backset with no latch or lever. The BEST 45HCAC is a heavy duty mortise lock body in public entrance function, sold as the case rather than a trimmed set. The Saffire LX-I-M002 is a complete electronic mortise lockset with levers, reader, and lock case.
10) What alternative to the Dormakaba Saffire mortise lockset works on an aluminum storefront door with an Adams Rite deadlatch?
The Alarm Lock DL1300NW Trilogy Networx is a wireless electronic mortise lock with keypad made for Adams Rite deadlatches, which is the prep found on narrow stile aluminum entrances. The Saffire LX-I-M002 uses a standard mortise case with a 2-3/4 inch backset and a 1-1/4 inch or 1 inch lock front, sized for swing doors 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/2 inch thick rather than narrow stile storefront.
11) Should I choose the auto deadbolt or the standard deadbolt on a Saffire mortise lockset?
The automatic deadbolt throws itself when the door closes, so the unit is secured whether or not the resident remembers to lock behind them. That is the option for apartments, student housing, and senior living where you cannot rely on the occupant. The standard deadbolt is thrown deliberately by the occupant. Both are built on the same ANSI Grade 1 mortise lock case, so the difference is behaviour at the door, not lock body strength.
12) What credentials work with the Dormakaba Saffire LX-M, and can residents use their phones?
The Saffire LX-M has a sealed, built-in contactless RFID reader and is BLE enabled for dormakaba mobile access, so a resident can carry a phone credential, a fob, a wristband, or a keycard, and a property can mix them across a building. The reader being sealed matters on exposed corridor and entry doors. It also supports Messenger LENS Online configuration through the lock controller board, over-the-air updates, and third-party system integration.
13) What is the closest alternative to the Saffire LX-M if I want a mobile-enabled mortise lock from another brand?
The Schlage Electronics LEBMB-ADD is the nearest match: a mobile enabled mortise lock, BHMA Grade 2 like the Saffire, with a push button and LED and privacy, office, and apartment functions. Two practical differences: the LEBMB-ADD is listed for 1-3/4" doors where the Saffire covers 1-3/8" to 2-1/2", and the LEBMB-ADD carries a 3 hour fire rating. If you want a proximity card reader rather than push button, the Schlage LEMD-GRW is the ENGAGE wireless mortise with a 125kHz reader.
14) I need an electronic mortise lock for a classroom or school door, not apartments. Is the Saffire the right one?
Probably not. The Saffire LX-M is built around multi-family, student housing, senior living, and hospitality, and its functions are unit entry rather than classroom security. For a classroom opening, the TownSteel FME-2000 is a Grade 1 RFID mortise lockset with classroom function, and the FME-4000 adds an electronic intruder classroom function. If keypad entry suits better than cards, the Alarm Lock Trilogy DL3500CR is a Grade 1 classroom mortise lock holding 300 user codes for 1-5/8" to 1-7/8" doors.
15) Can I standardize a whole building on the Saffire LX-M when the doors and swings aren't all the same?
Largely yes, and that is the point of the range. One lock family covers 1-3/8" through 2-1/2" doors on a single 2-3/4" backset prep, both swings through factory or field handing, and three lever styles including the Long Return that California openings call for. The limits to plan around: dark finishes stay inside, and every door needs the 2-3/4 inch mortise prep, so any opening currently cut for a different backset needs a new door or a new prep.
16) Can the Saffire LX-M drop into an existing mortise pocket, or does the door need new prep?
If the existing door is already cut for a 2-3/4 inch backset mortise lock, the case backset matches, which is the usual commercial prep. What changes is the trim: the Saffire carries a reader and battery compartment, so the escutcheon footprint and through-bores are not the same as a plain mechanical mortise lock, and the lock front is either 1-1/4" or 1" and has to match what is cut into the door edge. Measure the existing front and the backset before you commit a retrofit order.
17) Is there a keypad electronic mortise lock alternative to the Dormakaba Saffire RFID lockset for a site with no credential program?
Yes. The Alarm Lock DL3500CR Trilogy is a Grade 1 electronic mortise lock with 300 user codes and classroom function for doors 1-5/8 inch to 1-7/8 inch thick, and the BEST 45HZ EZ Series is an electronic keypad mortise lock with key override. Both are entered by code at the door. The Saffire LX-I-M002 instead reads mobile, fob, wristband, or keycard credentials and carries a concealed electronic key override.
18) Can a mechanical mortise lockset replace the Dormakaba Saffire LX-I-M002 on units that do not need electronic access?
For a keyed mechanical mortise on the same 2-3/4 inch backset, the Hager 3850E is a Grade 1 office mortise lock with lever and escutcheon at a 2-3/4 inch backset for doors 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/2 inch, and the Cal-Royal NM8050 is a heavy duty Grade 1 office/entrance mortise lockset with auxiliary deadlatch for 1-3/4 inch doors. Neither reads credentials; access is by key only, so audit trail and mobile access are lost.
19) Which RFID mortise lock suits a classroom intruder function instead of the Dormakaba Saffire?
The TownSteel FME-4000 Series is an electronic intruder classroom mortise lockset with RFID technology, heavy duty Grade 1 for 1-3/4 inch doors, letting a teacher secure the door from inside. The Saffire LX-I-M002 is built for residential and hospitality entries, with an optional automatic deadbolt and an optional Lori KIK interchangeable core for keyed-alike or master key systems.
20) Is there a touchscreen keypad mortise lock comparable to the Dormakaba Saffire with cylinder override?
The Accentra NTM623-NR nexTouch Generation 3 is a Grade 1 mortise lock with a capacitive touchscreen keypad, no deadbolt, and cylinder override. The Saffire LX-I-M002 offers a concealed electronic key override and is ordered with either an automatic deadbolt or a standard deadbolt, so a deadbolt-throwing entry points to the Saffire.
21) Which electronic mortise lock is a privacy function alternative to the Dormakaba Saffire for guest or resident rooms?
The Schlage CO-100-MS-40-KP is a standalone electronic mortise lock in privacy function with a keypad reader, heavy duty Grade 1 for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Saffire LX-I-M002 is credentialed rather than code-entered and is field reversible for both lever and mortise, with left hand, right hand, or dual handed reversible builds.
22) What should be used instead of the Dormakaba Saffire on a door thicker than 2-1/2 inches?
For heavier doors, the Baldwin 6310 entry/storeroom mortise lock body on a 2-1/2 inch backset covers 1-3/8 inch and over, and the Baldwin 6301 entry/apartment mortise lock body covers 1-3/4 inch and over. The Saffire LX-I-M002 tops out at 2-1/2 inch (66mm) door thickness and uses a 2-3/4 inch backset, so a thicker leaf calls for the Baldwin bodies with separate access control.
23) How does a Grade 1 mechanical storeroom mortise lock compare with the Dormakaba Saffire for a back-of-house door?
The Accentra 8805FL is a Grade 1 storeroom mortise lock in the 8800 Series with an Arcadia lever, and the Cal-Royal NM8080 is a heavy duty Grade 1 storeroom mortise lockset for 1-3/4 inch doors with an interchangeable core option. Both keep the outside lever locked at all times with key entry. The Saffire LX-I-M002 covers the same door with credentialed entry and takes an optional Lori KIK interchangeable core so it can join an existing master key system.
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