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TownSteel TownSteel FME-2000 Series - Grade 1 Mortise Lockset with RFID Technology TWS-FME-2000

TownSteel FME-2000 Series - Grade 1 Mortise Lockset with RFID Technology

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FME 2000

Grade 1 Mortise Lockset with RFID Technology

Description

The FME 2000 series is a standalone electronic function lock that provides RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) technology. Technology is integrated with an ANSI Grade 1 heavy-duty mortise lockset for greater security. RFID technology simplifies the management of the system and provides ease of use. Maximum user and office keycard capacity is 250 per lock. It is quick and easy to program. See variations for more.

Features:
  • RFID technology
  • Both clutched and rigid lever trim available
Series:
  • FME-2010: Mortise RFID, Rigid
  • FME-2020: Mortise RFID, Clutched
  • FME-2030: Mortise RFID, High Security Cylinder, Rigid
  • FME-2040: Mortise RFID, High Security Cylinder, Clutched
  • FME-2050: Mortise RFID, Rigid, With Deadbolt
  • FME-2060: Mortise RFID, Clutched, With Deadbolt
  • FME-2070: Mortise RFID, High Security Cylinder, Rigid, With Deadbolt
  • FME-2080: Mortise RFID, High Security Cylinder, Clutched, With Deadbolt

Certifications: ANSI/BHMA Grade 1, UL Listed

Levers

  • Sentinel
  • Quest
  • Gala

Cylinder Specifications

  • SC, Standard, Schlage® 6-pin with “C” Keyway
  • Small Format IC with or without core available, 6 or 7 pin core, Best® “A” keyway
  • Corbin® Large Format IC less core available, for 6 pin core
  • Schlage® Large Format IC less core available

Finishes

  • 622, Flat Black
  • 626, Satin Chrome

Trims

  • Escutcheon

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Product Specs

Series:
FME-2000 Series
Grade:
Grade 1
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Mortise Locks and Trim
Product Type:
Mortise Locks
Subcategory:
Mortise Locks
Latch Throw:
3/4"
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Lock Type:
Mortise
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Handle Type:
Lever
Product Attribute:
Electronic Locks
Electronic:
Yes
Product Function:
Classroom
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/4"
Face Plate:
1-1/8" x 8", stainless steel
Door Strike:
1-1/4" x 4-7/8", ASA Strike
Product Category:
Electronic Locks
Department:
Door Hardware

TownSteel FME-2010-S-626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the TownSteel FME-2000 drop into an existing ASA mortise prep and strike?
Yes, if the frame is prepped for a standard ASA strike. The FME-2000 ships with a 1-1/4 x 4-7/8 inch ASA strike and a 1-1/8 x 8 inch stainless steel face plate, with a 3/4 inch latch throw. That's conventional mortise geometry, so a door already carrying an ASA-prepped mortise lock generally takes it without rework on the frame side. The door face does need prep for the escutcheon trim and the reader body.
2) What is the difference between rigid and clutched lever trim on the TownSteel FME 2000?
Rigid trim means the outside lever stays solid at all times and doesn't spin when the lock is secured. Clutched trim lets the outside lever free-spin when access is denied, so someone yanking on a locked door isn't putting torque into the lock body. On high-traffic openings, dorms, schools, tenant corridors, clutched trim takes abuse better. FME-2010, 2030, 2050 and 2070 are the rigid models; 2020, 2040, 2060 and 2080 are clutched.
3) Can the TownSteel FME 2000 be keyed into my existing Schlage or Best master key system?
Yes, across several systems. The FME-2000 takes a standard Schlage 6-pin C keyway cylinder, a small format interchangeable core (6 or 7 pin, Best A keyway) with or without core, a Corbin large format IC less core for a 6-pin core, or a Schlage large format IC less core. So if your building already runs Best SFIC or a Schlage LFIC master system, the lock drops into that keying scheme rather than forcing a second key system. When ordering, pick KD (keyed different, standard), KA (keyed alike for multiple locks), or supply a specific key code.
4) How many keycards can a TownSteel FME 2000 RFID lock hold, and does it need to be wired to a network?
Each FME-2000 is standalone, so there's no wiring back to a panel and no head-end system to buy. It holds up to 250 users and office keycards per lock and is programmed at the door. That makes it workable for a property manager doing 10 or 20 doors without a network access-control install. It also means the credential list is per-door, so revoking a lost card at 40 openings is 40 trips. If you want a networked wireless lock instead, the Alarm Lock DL1300NW Trilogy Networx is a wireless networked electronic mortise lock, and the Schlage LEMD-GRW is a Grade 1 ENGAGE wireless mortise lock with a 125kHz proximity reader.
5) Is the TownSteel FME 2000 Grade 1, and will it hold up on a school or dorm door?
ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 and UL Listed, on a heavy duty commercial mortise lock body. Grade 1 is the top ANSI/BHMA tier and the level normally specified for institutional and high-traffic openings, which is what puts this lock in schools, dorms, healthcare and municipal buildings. The classroom function, combined with RFID credentials, is the standard corridor-door setup for those facilities.
6) What do I have to order with the TownSteel FME 2000 to actually get it programmed?
Programming keycards are a separate selection. The programming pack includes the programming, register and clear keycards, and you choose yes or no when ordering the FME-2000. If this is your first FME lock, take the pack, you cannot enroll user cards without it. If you already own an FME programming set from an earlier order, those cards carry across and you can skip it. You also set keying at order time: KD keyed different is standard, KA keys multiple locks alike, or you can submit a specific key code.
7) What is the closest alternative to a TownSteel FME-2000 mortise lock if the door is thicker than 1-3/4 inches?
The FME-2000 series mortise lockset is built for a 1-3/4 inch door. For an electronic mortise lock on a thicker door, the Alarm Lock DL3500CR Trilogy is a Grade 1 classroom-function electronic mortise lock covering 1-5/8 to 1-7/8 inch doors, and the Alarm Lock DL2700CR Trilogy T2 covers the same 1-5/8 to 1-7/8 inch range with classroom function. The Hager 3810E 3800 Series passage mortise lock covers 1-3/4 to 2-1/2 inch doors, though it is a non-electronic passage function.
8) Which electronic mortise locks use RFID cards instead of a keypad?
The TownSteel FME-2000 series reads RFID credentials, with a capacity of 250 user and office keycards per lock. Among other electronic mortise locks, the Dormakaba LX-I-M002 Saffire is an electronic RFID mortise lockset with BLE mobile access at BHMA Grade 2, and the Schlage Electronics LEMD-GRW is a Grade 1 ENGAGE series wireless mortise lock with a 125kHz proximity reader. Keypad-entry alternatives include the Schlage CO-100 with keypad reader and the Accentra nexTouch NTM623-NR with a capacitive touchscreen keypad.
9) What should be used instead of an FME-2000 if the lock needs to be wired to an access control panel?
The FME-2000 series is a standalone electronic lock - credentials are held and managed at the lock, up to 250 per lock, with no panel wiring. For a mortise lock that runs off a wired access control system, the BEST 45HW is a wired electromechanical mortise lock with 12V/24V operation, the Command Access ML190 is a motorized mortise lock with field selectable EL/EU operation on 24VDC, and the Schlage L9092EU 03A provides electric lock/unlock of the outside lever with request-to-exit on 12/24VDC.
10) Is the Dormakaba Saffire RFID mortise lock the same grade as the TownSteel FME-2000?
No. The FME-2000 series is an ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 heavy duty mortise lockset. The Dormakaba LX-I-M002 Saffire is an electronic RFID mortise lockset rated BHMA Grade 2. Both read RFID credentials, but on a facility spec that calls out Grade 1 mortise hardware the Saffire will not meet it. Grade 1 electronic mortise peers include the Alarm Lock DL3500CR, the Dormakaba E-Plex E5086, and the Schlage CO-100.
11) Do I need the deadbolt version of the TownSteel FME 2000, or is the latch enough?
Four of the eight FME-2000 models add a deadbolt: FME-2050 and 2070 rigid, FME-2060 and 2080 clutched. The non-deadbolt models (2010, 2020, 2030, 2040) rely on the 3/4 inch latch alone. For classroom and office corridor doors where the lock is doing access control and egress has to stay free, the latch-only version is the usual pick. Go deadbolt on perimeter doors, storage, server rooms, and anywhere you want secondary throw independent of the latch.
12) What finishes and lever styles does the TownSteel FME 2000 come in, and can I match the rest of my building?
Two finishes, 613 Satin Bronze Oil Rubbed and 626 Satin Chrome, with three lever designs: Sentinel, Quest and Gala. 626 satin chrome is the common commercial finish, so it lines up with most existing mortise and cylindrical hardware in an office or school corridor. If your openings are on a brass or bright finish, the FME-2000 won't match, this is a two-finish line.
13) Should I spec the high security cylinder version of the TownSteel FME 2000?
FME-2030, 2040, 2070 and 2080 carry the high security cylinder; 2010, 2020, 2050 and 2060 use the standard cylinder. The cylinder only matters for mechanical key override, the RFID side is identical either way. Spec high security where key control is the weak point: dorms and multi-family where keys walk, or buildings with a documented key-control policy. For an interior office or classroom door inside a controlled building, the standard cylinder is the normal call.
14) How does the TownSteel FME 2000 compare to a keypad electronic mortise lock like the Alarm Lock Trilogy?
Card versus code, mostly. The FME-2000 reads RFID credentials, holds 250 users per lock and is Grade 1 with classroom function. The Alarm Lock DL3500CR is a Grade 1 classroom-function electronic mortise lock running 300 user codes on a keypad, and the DL2700CR is the weatherproof Trilogy T2 classroom version. Keypad means nothing to hand out and nothing to lose; cards mean no shared code circulating and faster turnover when a tenant or staff member leaves. Note the door thickness split: the FME-2000 is 1-3/4 inch, both Trilogy classroom locks list 1-5/8 to 1-7/8 inch.
15) I need an RFID mortise lock but not Grade 1 electronics, what else is there?
The Dormakaba LX-I-M002 Saffire is an electronic RFID mortise lockset with BLE mobile access, rated BHMA Grade 2. It adds phone credentials, which the FME-2000 does not have, at a lower BHMA tier. If you want Grade 1 with mobile, the Schlage LEMD-GRW is Grade 1 ENGAGE with a 125kHz proximity reader and mobile-enabled deadbolt, 3-hour fire rating, Greenwich trim, right hand. Pick the FME-2000 when the requirement is Grade 1 heavy duty, standalone, card-only, no network.
16) I want the same mortise lock body but mechanical, no electronics. What should I use?
For a Grade 1 mechanical classroom mortise lockset on a 1-3/4 inch door, the Cal-Royal NM8070 is a heavy duty Grade 1 classroom mortise lockset with auxiliary deadlatch, and the Corbin Russwin ML2003 is a Grade 1 mortise classroom lockset, both listed at 1-3/4 inch door thickness, same as the FME-2000. Mechanical is the right call where there is no credential program to administer and the keyway is already mastered. You lose the audit-free card revocation the RFID version gives you.
17) What electronic mortise lock works for a dormitory or apartment opening rather than a classroom?
The FME-2000 series is a classroom-function mortise lockset. For residential-style openings, the Dormakaba E-Plex E5086 is a Grade 1 entry/egress pushbutton and card back-to-back mortise lock, and the Schlage Electronics LEBMB-ADD is a mobile-enabled mortise lock offering privacy, office and apartment functions at Grade 2 with a 3 hour fire rating. On the mechanical side, the Sargent 7925 is a Grade 1 heavy duty corridor/dormitory mortise lock with single cylinder deadbolt.
18) Can a Sargent 4874 mortise deadbolt replace an FME-2000 with deadbolt?
No. The FME-2000 series includes deadbolt models - FME-2050, 2060, 2070 and 2080 - but the deadbolt is part of a complete RFID lockset with lever trim and a 3/4 inch latch throw. The Sargent 4874 is a double cylinder mortise deadbolt on a 2-3/4 inch backset with no latch or lever trim, so it secures an opening only alongside separate latching hardware. The Alarm Lock DL4500 is a Grade 1 electronic mortise deadbolt with 2,000 user codes and a privacy keypad, also deadbolt-only.
19) What is a lighter duty alternative to a TownSteel FME-2000 electronic mortise lock?
The FME-2000 series is a heavy duty Grade 1 mortise lockset. Where the traffic does not call for Grade 1, the Codelocks CL2255 is a medium duty electronic tubular mortise latch in brushed steel from the CL2000 series, and the Dormakaba E-Plex 2066 is an electronic pushbutton keyless mortise lock for wide stile doors. Both are code-entry rather than RFID credential.
20) What matches an FME-2000 on a door that does not need a credential reader?
When a facility standardizes on FME-2000 RFID locksets at controlled openings, the uncontrolled doors still need matching Grade 1 mortise hardware. The Falcon MA101 is a Grade 1 heavy duty mortise passage lock with field reversible operation and a fire rating, the Schlage PM010 is a Grade 1 passage latch mortise lock for a 1-3/4 inch door, and the Cal-Royal NM8440 is a Grade 1 privacy mortise lockset with deadbolt for a 1-3/4 inch door.
21) Will a BEST 45H mortise lock body work as a replacement for a TownSteel FME-2000?
Not directly. The FME-2000 is a complete lockset - Grade 1 mortise body, lever trim in Sentinel, Quest or Gala, and the RFID reader. The BEST 45HCAC is a heavy duty mortise lock body in public entrance function and the 45HCAINL is a heavy duty mortise lockbody with intruder function; both are lock bodies that need trim specified separately. For a BEST electronic option, the 45HZ EZ series is an electronic keypad mortise lock with key override.
22) Does the TownSteel FME 2000 use rose trim or escutcheon plates?
Escutcheon trim only on the FME-2000. That's the full plate, not a round rose, which matters two ways: the escutcheon covers the reader electronics and it needs a door face prepped for the plate, so it will hide an older rose-prep cutout rather than expose it. If your specification calls for rose trim on a mortise lock, that's a different product line.
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