The ABLOY EL560 DIN Solenoid Lock is a handle-controlled solenoid operated lockcase designed for use on solid doors where electronic access control or remote door release is required. The lock can be electrically controlled by an access control system, timer, keypad, push button or other suitable control device.
Designed for medium traffic doors, the EL560 provides controlled entry from the outside while allowing free egress from the inside. Only the outside handle is electrically controlled, while the inside handle can always be used to open the door. Mechanical opening by cylinder is also possible.
The EL560 can be configured for fail-locked or fail-unlocked operation, making it suitable for a range of access control and door security applications. It is commonly used on internal doors in business premises, public buildings, hospitals, schools, colleges, offices, storage rooms and maintenance areas.
Available Models
- EL560-55MM – ABLOY EL560 DIN solenoid lock, 55mm backset
- EL560-60MM – ABLOY EL560 DIN solenoid lock, 60mm backset
- EL560-65MM – ABLOY EL560 DIN solenoid lock, 65mm backset
- EL560-80MM – ABLOY EL560 DIN solenoid lock, 80mm backset
- EL560-100MM – ABLOY EL560 DIN solenoid lock, 100mm backset
Key Features
- DIN standard handle-controlled solenoid lockcase
- Designed for solid doors
- Electrically controlled outside handle
- Inside handle provides free egress
- Mechanical opening by cylinder is always possible
- Can be configured as fail-locked or fail-unlocked
- Suitable for access control and remote-control systems
- Can be controlled by timer, keypad, push button or access control system
- 12–24VDC operating voltage
- Microswitch monitoring
- Indications to EAC
- Field-changeable handing
- 20mm bolt projection
- Radiused forend
- Certified for EN 179 and EN 1125 escape door applications
- Certified to EN 14846 electric lock standard
- Suitable for compatible fire-rated door applications, subject to certification and installation requirements
Typical Applications
- Access control systems
- Door entry systems
- Electronically controlled internal doors
- Business premises
- Office buildings
- Public buildings
- Hospitals and healthcare buildings
- Schools, colleges and universities
- Storage rooms
- Maintenance rooms
- Restricted access areas
- Medium traffic doors
- Escape door applications where suitable hardware and certification requirements are met
- Compatible fire-rated door applications where suitable certification and installation requirements are met
Compatibility and Accessories
The ABLOY EL560 DIN Solenoid Lock is designed to integrate with a wide range of electronic access control and door security equipment.
When building a complete system, please check the required backset, operating voltage, fail-locked or fail-unlocked function, cylinder requirements, handle furniture, monitoring requirements, door type, escape route requirements and fire door certification before ordering.
- Access Control Systems
- Door Entry Systems
- Intercom Systems
- Proximity Card Readers
- Keypad Entry Systems
- Press to Exit Buttons
- Power Supplies, Relays and Timers
- Emergency Door Release Units
- Suitable Door Furniture
- Compatible Euro Profile Cylinders
Technical Specification
- Product type: Solenoid operated lockcase
- Model: ABLOY EL560
- Lock type: DIN standard handle-controlled single point lock
- Door type: Solid doors
- Operation: Electrically controlled outside handle with inside handle free egress
- Electrical function: Fail-locked / fail-unlocked configurable
- Operating voltage: 12–24VDC
- Actuator: Solenoid
- Bolt projection: 20mm
- Mortice standard: DIN
- Forend style: Radiused
- Handing: Field changeable
- Monitoring: Microswitch monitoring
- EAC indications: Yes
- Mechanical override: Mechanical opening by cylinder is possible
- Available backsets: 55mm, 60mm, 65mm, 80mm and 100mm
- Standards: EN 179, EN 1125 and EN 14846
- Fire door approval: Yes, subject to correct specification, certification and installation requirements
- Door automatics: Not suitable for use with door automatics
Abloy EL560 Product information
Please refer to the ABLOY product datasheet and installation instructions before ordering or installing the EL560 DIN Solenoid Lock.
The lock model, backset, handing, cylinder, handle furniture, operating mode, access control wiring, monitoring requirements and door certification should all be checked before installation.
Where the EL560 is used on an escape route or fire-rated door, the complete door assembly, hardware specification, fire test evidence, certification, emergency release requirements and installation method must be suitable for the application.
The ABLOY EL560 provides a professional solenoid operated lockcase solution for controlled access applications where outside handle control, inside free egress and mechanical cylinder override are required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ABLOY EL560 used for?
The ABLOY EL560 is a DIN solenoid operated lockcase used for access control and remote door release applications on suitable solid doors.
How does the ABLOY EL560 work?
The EL560 electrically controls the outside handle. When access is authorised, the outside handle can operate the lock. The inside handle can always be used to open the door for free egress.
Is the ABLOY EL560 fail-locked or fail-unlocked?
The ABLOY EL560 can be configured as fail-locked or fail-unlocked. In fail-locked mode, the outside handle operates when power is applied. In fail-unlocked mode, the electrical function is reversed.
Can the ABLOY EL560 be opened mechanically?
Yes. Mechanical opening by cylinder is possible, allowing the lock to be operated mechanically as well as electrically.
Can the inside handle always open the door?
Yes. On the EL560, only the outside handle is electrically controlled. The inside handle can always be used to open the door.
What voltage does the ABLOY EL560 require?
The ABLOY EL560 operates on 12–24VDC.
What backsets are available?
The ABLOY EL560 is available in 55mm, 60mm, 65mm, 80mm and 100mm backset versions.
Is the ABLOY EL560 suitable for fire doors?
The EL560 has fire door approval, but suitability depends on the complete door assembly, certification, installation method and project requirements. Always check the relevant fire test evidence and installation requirements before use on a fire-rated door.
Is the ABLOY EL560 suitable for escape doors?
The EL560 is certified for EN 179 and EN 1125 escape door applications. The complete door hardware set must be correctly specified and installed for the application.
Can the ABLOY EL560 be used with door automatics?
No. Handle-controlled locks such as the EL560 are not suitable for use with door automatics.
Can the ABLOY EL560 be connected to access control?
Yes. The EL560 can be electrically controlled by access control systems and remote-control devices such as timers, keypads or push buttons.