Battery-Powered Alarmed Exit Control Lock | 100 dB Alarm | 1" Deadbolt | Photoluminescent Paddle

Protect secondary exits from unauthorized use while maintaining dependable emergency egress with the Detex ECL-230D Exit Control Lock.

Designed for retail, commercial, institutional, and industrial secondary exits, the ECL-230D combines a rugged single-point 1" throw deadbolt, a loud 100 dB audible alarm, and a highly visible photoluminescent metal push plate in one proven exit-control device.

The ECL-230D is designed to help deter unauthorized exit, employee theft, customer theft, and misuse of controlled secondary doors while providing straightforward operation for occupants.

Key Features

• Genuine Detex ECL Series

• Model ECL-230D

• UL-listed panic hardware exit control lock

• Designed for secondary exits

• Single-point 1" throw deadbolt

• Saw-resistant deadbolt

• 100 dB audible alarm

• Powered by an included 9V battery

• Rugged attack-resistant construction

• Withstands over 2,200 lb of outside pull force

• Durable steel push plate

• Photoluminescent English safety sign

• Non-handed design

• Accepts compatible 5-pin through 7-pin rim cylinders

• Compatible with standard and interchangeable-core rim cylinders

• Locking and unlocking the deadbolt arms and disarms the alarm

• Available in Gray or Black

• Rim cylinder required and sold separately

• Designed for demanding commercial environments

1" Throw Deadbolt

The ECL-230D uses a rugged:

1" Throw Single-Point Deadbolt

The bolt extends into the compatible keeper to provide substantial physical security against attempts to pull or force the door open.

Detex also identifies the deadbolt as saw resistant, helping provide additional resistance against physical attack.

More Than 2,200 lb Pull Resistance

Detex rates the ECL-230D's attack-resistant design to withstand:

More Than 2,200 lb of Exterior Pull Force

This heavy-duty construction makes the ECL-230D especially suitable for secondary exits where physical security and loss prevention are major concerns.

100 dB Exit Alarm

Unauthorized operation produces a loud:

100 Decibel Alarm

The audible alarm alerts employees, security personnel, and nearby occupants that the protected exit has been operated.

Typical applications include:

• Rear retail exits

• Warehouse exits

• Stockroom doors

• Shipping and receiving doors

• Employee-only exits

• Restricted secondary exits

• Commercial emergency exit doors

9V Battery Powered

The ECL-230D alarm is powered by a:

9-Volt Battery

The current Detex factory package includes the battery, allowing the alarm system to operate without requiring line-voltage power at the opening.

This makes the ECL-230D particularly useful for retrofit installations where running additional wiring may be undesirable.

Automatic Alarm Arming & Disarming

The ECL-230D coordinates the deadbolt and alarm functions.

Detex specifies that:

Locking the deadbolt arms the alarm.

Unlocking the deadbolt disarms the alarm.

This straightforward design helps prevent the door from being mechanically secured while accidentally leaving the alarm disabled.

Key Required to Reset Alarm

Once the ECL-230D has been activated, Detex specifies that the alarm can only be reset using the appropriate control key.

This helps prevent unauthorized users from simply silencing the alarm after operating the protected exit.

Photoluminescent Metal Paddle

The standard ECL-230D includes Detex's short:

ECL-8220 Metal Photoluminescent English Paddle Plate

The plate absorbs ambient light and remains visible when lighting conditions are reduced.

The standard English plate provides highly visible emergency-exit and alarm-warning instructions directly on the operating paddle.

Short-Bar ECL-230D Configuration

This listing is for the standard:

ECL-230D Short Bar

Detex also offers the separate:

ECL-230D-PH Long Bar

for openings requiring the longer panic-hardware bar configuration on 36" to 48" doors.

Do not confuse the standard ECL-230D with the ECL-230D-PH when replacing an existing unit.

Rim Cylinder Compatibility

The ECL-230D accepts compatible:

• 5-pin rim cylinders

• 6-pin rim cylinders

• 7-pin rim cylinders

• Standard rim cylinders

• Interchangeable-core rim cylinders

Detex factory literature states that the rim cylinder is required and sold separately.

Before ordering the cylinder, verify:

• Keyway

• Keying

• Core format

• Facility master-key system

• Finish

Non-Handed Design

The ECL-230D is:

Non-Handed

This simplifies inventory and installation for compatible left- and right-hand commercial door openings.

Available Finishes

Current Detex documentation lists the ECL-230D in:

• Gray

• Black

Current Factory Package

Detex currently lists the ECL-230D as supplied with:

• 9V battery

• Cover lock

• 2 cover-lock keys

• ECL-437 keeper

• ECL-439 keeper

• ECL-8220 English photoluminescent paddle plate

A compatible rim cylinder is required separately.

Product Specifications

Manufacturer: Detex
Series: ECL Exit Control Locks
Model: ECL-230D
Product Type: Alarmed Exit Control Lock
Application: Secondary Exit Security
Locking: Single Point
Deadbolt Throw: 1"
Deadbolt: Saw Resistant
Alarm Output: Approximately 100 dB
Power: 9V Battery
Battery Included: Yes
Handing: Non-Handed
Cylinder: Compatible Rim Cylinder Required
Cylinder Range: 5-Pin Through 7-Pin Standard or Interchangeable Core
Plate: Metal Photoluminescent Paddle
Standard Plate: ECL-8220 English
Available Colors: Gray or Black
Exterior Pull Resistance: More Than 2,200 lb
Panic Hardware Listing: UL Listed

Common Applications

Ideal for:

• Retail stores

• Grocery stores

• Warehouses

• Distribution centers

• Stockrooms

• Schools

• Universities

• Hospitals

• Commercial buildings

• Manufacturing facilities

• Government facilities

• Shipping departments

• Receiving departments

• Employee-only exits

• Restricted secondary exits

Loss Prevention Applications

The ECL-230D is especially effective on doors where the facility needs to discourage unauthorized exiting while maintaining an emergency-egress path.

Typical concerns include:

• Employee theft

• Customer theft

• Unauthorized rear-door use

• Unauthorized removal of merchandise

• Restricted-area access

• After-hours exit activity

Detex specifically markets the ECL-230D as a loss-prevention solution for secondary exits.

Important Fire-Rated Door Note

The standard ECL-230D is not the Detex fire-rated ECL model.

For fire-rated applications, Detex offers the separate:

ECL-600 Fire Exit Hardware

The ECL-600 is the listed fire-rated configuration and should be used where the opening requires fire exit hardware.

Always verify the door, frame, hardware, and complete opening requirements before specifying exit-control hardware on a rated assembly.

Weatherized Applications

For exterior or harsh-environment installations, Detex directs users to its separate ECL-230X weatherized configurations rather than the standard ECL-230D.

Important Ordering Information

Before ordering, verify:

• Standard ECL-230D short-bar configuration is required

• Gray or Black finish

• Door and frame construction

• Existing keeper preparation

• Required rim cylinder

• Cylinder keyway

• Fire-rating requirements

• Indoor vs. weatherized application

• Local egress and life-safety requirements

What's Included

(1) Detex ECL-230D Exit Control Lock

Current factory package includes:

• ECL-230D device

• 9V battery

• Cover lock

• 2 cover-lock keys

• ECL-437 keeper

• ECL-439 keeper

• ECL-8220 English photoluminescent paddle plate