Detex ECL-230X Series — Alarmed Panic Exit Control Locks | Gray | Single-Point, Keyed-Alike, TB/TD Two-Point, TDB/TDB IC7R Three-Point & DX2 IC7R Five-Point Configurations

Protect high-risk secondary exits from unauthorized use with the Detex ECL-230X, a rugged commercial alarmed exit control lock designed for security and dependable emergency egress. These non-weatherized gray configurations combine a powerful 100 dB audible alarm and a high-visibility photoluminescent English push-bar warning sign with your choice of a single-point 1-inch-throw deadbolt (Standard and W-CYL KA), two 3/4-inch-throw top-and-bottom locking bolts (TB), a 1-inch-throw deadbolt plus 3/4-inch-throw top bolt (TD), or a three-point 1-inch deadbolt plus 3/4-inch top and bottom bolts (TDB), including an extended-height TDB 96 configuration for 7- to 8-ft-tall doors, or TDB IC7R with the same three locking points and factory-installed small-format IC rim-cylinder housing (removable core and keys extra), or TDB DX2 IC7R with the same IC7R housing plus two additional hinge-side bolts for five locking points. It is well suited to retail stores, stockrooms, warehouses, institutional facilities and commercial back doors.

Select Standard Gray — Less Cylinder for a single-point lock with your own rim cylinder; Gray — W-CYL KA (Keyed Alike) for the same single-point device supplied with an operating rim cylinder keyed alike; or Gray — TB Top & Bottom Bolts (No Cylinder) for a two-point vertical-rod exit control lock with separate top and bottom bolts; or Gray — TD Top Bolt & Deadbolt (No Cylinder) for a two-point lock with a 1-inch deadbolt plus a 3/4-inch top bolt; or Gray — TDB Top, Deadbolt & Bottom (No Cylinder) for a three-point lock combining the 1-inch central deadbolt with 3/4-inch top and bottom bolts. Select Gray — TDB 96 (7–8 ft Door, No Cylinder) for the same three-point system supplied for taller 7- to 8-ft-high doors. Standard TDB accommodates typical 6-ft-8-in to 7-ft doors; the 96 configuration uses the appropriate longer-height rod setup. TB has no central deadbolt, TD includes a top bolt and deadbolt, and TDB variants provide all three locking points. All eight are non-weatherized configurations and differ from ECL-230X-W. ECL-230X-TDB IC7R retains the regular TDB three-point top/deadbolt/bottom configuration and includes a factory-installed IC7R small-format interchangeable-core rim housing. ECL-230X-TDB DX2 IC7R adds two hinge-side bolts for a total of five locking points. Both IC7R options include the housing but not the removable 7-pin core or keys. Confirm cylinder keyway, keying and opening preparation before ordering.

Choose Your Configuration

Key Features and Benefits

• 100 dB battery-operated exit alarm: Sounds to alert personnel when the secured secondary exit is activated.
• Single-point lock (Standard/W-CYL KA): One-inch saw-resistant deadbolt with just over 3/4-inch frame engagement. Two-point TB lock: Separate top and bottom bolts, each with a 3/4-inch throw and just over 5/8-inch strike engagement. Two-point TD lock: One 1-inch-throw central deadbolt plus a 3/4-inch-throw top bolt, with just over 3/4-inch and 5/8-inch engagement respectively. Three-point TDB and TDB 96 locks: A 1-inch-throw central deadbolt plus 3/4-inch-throw top and bottom locking bolts, with just over 3/4-inch central and 5/8-inch top/bottom strike engagement. TDB 96 differs from standard TDB in its door-height/rod configuration for 7- to 8-ft doors, not its number of locking points. Three-point TDB IC7R lock: The standard TDB top/deadbolt/bottom arrangement with a factory-installed IC7R SFIC rim-cylinder housing (no core or keys), without DX2 hinge-side bolts. Five-point DX2 IC7R lock: The TDB top/deadbolt/bottom arrangement plus two additional DX2 hinge-side bolts (3/4-inch hinge-side frame engagement), with factory-installed 7-pin SFIC rim housing less core and keys. Select the correct variant for the opening preparation.
• Photoluminescent exit sign: High-visibility warning panel absorbs ambient light and remains readable in reduced lighting.
• Lock and alarm coordination: On single-point, TD and TDB deadbolt configurations, locking the deadbolt arms the alarm; unlocking it disarms the alarm. Follow the factory arming instructions for each selected locking configuration.
• Control-key alarm reset: The audible alarm can be reset only with the designated control key.
• 9V battery supplied: No external AC transformer is required for the standard alarm. Optional BE-961 hardwired 9VDC conversion components are sold separately.
• Non-handed device: Compatible with suitable left- or right-handed commercial openings.
• Low-profile design: Maximum 4-inch projection from the door face, consistent with the manufacturer's IBC design guidance.
• Standard 36- to 48-inch door-width fit: Covers common commercial exit widths. TDB 96 fits 7- to 8-ft door heights; standard 84-inch TDB configuration covers typical 6-ft-8-in to 7-ft heights. Check door width, actual height, rod length, frame and mounting preparation.
• Surface/flush reversible strike: Allows appropriate installation flexibility depending on the opening.
• Rim-cylinder options: Compatible with 5- to 7-pin standard and interchangeable-core rim cylinders without a separate cylinder collar. Standard ECL-230X, ECL-230X-TB, ECL-230X-TD, ECL-230X-TDB and ECL-230X-TDB 96 ship without an operating cylinder; ECL-230X W-CYL KA includes a keyed-alike conventional operating rim cylinder. The TB includes a separate factory-standard cover lock; cover-lock keys are not a substitute for an operating rim cylinder. Both TDB IC7R and TDB DX2 IC7R include factory-installed small-format interchangeable-core rim-cylinder housings but exclude the removable 7-pin cores and operating/control keys. The regular TDB IC7R has three locking points, while the DX2 model adds two hinge-side bolts for five. Coordinate the IC core format and facility keying before ordering.
• Heavy-duty commercial construction: Corrosion-resistant alloy lock body with attack-resistant mechanical design. The TB variant adds top- and bottom-bolt mechanisms for two-point door security. The TD variant adds a top locking bolt to the central deadbolt for two-point security. The TDB and extended-height TDB 96 add both top and bottom bolts to the central deadbolt for three-point security; Detex reports up to 16,000 lb of pull-force resistance under independent laboratory testing for the TDB design. The TDB IC7R retains the three-point TDB configuration and supplies the installed SFIC rim housing less core and keys, without DX2 hinge-side bolts. The TDB DX2 IC7R has five locking points: TDB top bolt, center deadbolt and bottom bolt, plus the two included DX2 hinge-side bolts. IC7R supplies the installed small-format rim housing, not a removable core. Optional rod covers, strike accessories and inside pulls depend on the selected configuration; DX2 mounting hardware is included with the DX2 model.

Product Specifications

Typical Commercial Applications

• Retail secondary exits and back-of-store loss prevention
• Warehouse, distribution center, shipping and receiving exits
• Stockrooms, administrative facilities and service corridors
• Institutional, educational, healthcare and government buildings
• High-traffic commercial exits requiring monitored egress and mechanical security

What's Included and What to Order Separately

Included: Selected gray Detex ECL-230X series exit control lock, 100 dB battery-powered alarm, photoluminescent English push-bar sign, 9V battery and standard factory mounting/strike components per model packing list. Standard: single-point 1-inch deadbolt, less operating rim cylinder. W-CYL KA: single-point 1-inch deadbolt with conventional keyed-alike operating rim cylinder. TB: two-point top and bottom 3/4-inch throw bolt assembly with corresponding vertical rods, standard CL cover lock, less operating rim cylinder. TD: two-point combination of 1-inch-throw deadbolt plus 3/4-inch-throw top bolt, less operating rim cylinder. TDB: three-point 1-inch-throw central deadbolt with 3/4-inch-throw top and bottom bolt assemblies for standard door height, less operating rim cylinder. TDB 96: same three-point lock supplied with extended-height rods for 7–8-ft doors, less operating rim cylinder. TDB IC7R: standard three-point TDB mechanism with a factory-installed 7-pin SFIC rim housing, less removable core and keys; no hinge-side DX2 bolts. TDB DX2 IC7R: three-point TDB mechanism with two additional hinge-side bolts and mounting hardware for five locking points, plus a factory-installed 7-pin SFIC rim-cylinder housing; removable core and keys excluded.

Sold separately: For Standard, TB, TD, TDB and TDB 96, a suitable operating rim cylinder and keys. The W-CYL KA option includes an operating keyed-alike rim cylinder, but compatibility with an existing master-key system is not automatically guaranteed. Optional interchangeable cores, compatible TB/TD/TDB/TDB 96 rod covers, bottom-bolt guards, hinge-side locking points, inside pulls, BE-961 power supply, special double-door strike kits, installation and field preparations are extra unless explicitly selected. On both TDB IC7R and TDB DX2 IC7R, the installed small-format rim-cylinder housing requires a separate compatible 7-pin removable SFIC core and keys; the hinge-side DX2 bolts and hardware are included, but their door/frame mounting must be prepared. Verify cylinder/keyway compatibility, rod lengths, door height, door/frame strike and hinge-bolt preparation, and project keying.

Ordering and Installation Notes

Choose ECL-230X Standard or W-CYL KA for a single-point 1-inch deadbolt; ECL-230X-TB for two-point top and bottom locking bolts; ECL-230X-TD for two-point top bolt plus 1-inch center deadbolt; ECL-230X-TDB for the three-point top bolt, central 1-inch deadbolt and bottom bolt on standard-height doors; or ECL-230X-TDB 96 for the same three-point hardware with longer rods fitting 7–8-ft-tall doors. The 96 denotes door height, not door width. The TDB IC7R has three locking points (top bolt, center deadbolt, bottom bolt) plus an IC7R SFIC rim housing less removable core and keys. It does not include the DX2 hinge-side bolts. The TDB DX2 IC7R has five locking points: top bolt, center deadbolt, bottom bolt and two hinge-side bolts. Its installed IC7R small-format rim-cylinder housing does not include the interchangeable core or keys. The W-CYL KA cylinder option does not add locking points. All eight options are non-weatherized. Standard 36–48-inch door widths apply, subject to rod length and door-height preparation. Extended-height rods, guards, rod covers and other accessories may require optional parts. For weatherized applications, select the appropriate ECL-230X-W family configuration. Six-point TDB-DX3 versions require a different option. Verify door dimensions, separately required cylinder, rod and strike preparation, clearances, approved egress listings and applicable local building and fire requirements before purchase and installation. Maintain safe emergency egress in accordance with Detex installation instructions.