The ABLOY EL561 DIN Solenoid Lock is a handle-controlled solenoid operated lockcase designed for use on solid doors where electronic access control is required from both sides of the door. It provides a professional locking solution for applications where both the inside and outside handles need to be controlled by an access control or remote-control system.
Designed for medium traffic doors, the EL561 can be configured for fail-locked or fail-unlocked operation. In fail-locked mode, the handles can operate the lock when power is applied and remain locked when power is removed. In fail-unlocked mode, the electrical operation is reversed.
Both handles are electrically controlled, making the EL561 suitable for read-in / read-out access control applications where users require authorised access from either side of the door. Mechanical opening by cylinder or thumb-turn remains possible where suitable hardware is fitted.
The EL561 is commonly used on internal doors in offices, storage rooms, maintenance rooms, commercial buildings, healthcare premises, educational facilities and other controlled access areas.
Available Models and Accessories
- EL561-55MM – ABLOY EL561 DIN solenoid lock, 55mm backset
- EL561-60MM – ABLOY EL561 DIN solenoid lock, 60mm backset
- EL561-65MM – ABLOY EL561 DIN solenoid lock, 65mm backset
- EL561-80MM – ABLOY EL561 DIN solenoid lock, 80mm backset
- EL561-100MM – ABLOY EL561 DIN solenoid lock, 100mm backset
- ICS SSS DIN Cover Plates - Stainless steel DIN cover plates supplied as a pack of 2
Key Features
- DIN standard handle-controlled solenoid lockcase
- Designed for solid doors
- Single-point locking
- Suitable for medium traffic doors
- Both inside and outside handles electrically controlled
- Suitable for read-in / read-out access control
- Can be configured as fail-locked or fail-unlocked
- Mechanical opening by cylinder or thumbturn
- Electrically controlled by access control or remote-control systems
- Auto deadlocking
- Microswitch monitoring
- EAC indications
- Field-changeable handing
- 20mm bolt projection
- 12–24VDC operating voltage
- Available in 55mm, 60mm, 65mm, 80mm and 100mm backsets
- Certified to EN 14846
- Fire door approval
- Not suitable for certified exit doors
- Not suitable for use with door automatics
Typical Applications
- Read-in / read-out access control systems
- Door entry systems
- Electronically controlled internal doors
- Commercial buildings
- Office buildings
- Public buildings
- Hospitals and healthcare buildings
- Schools, colleges and universities
- Storage rooms
- Maintenance rooms
- Restricted access areas
- Medium traffic doors
- Internal security doors
- Compatible fire door applications where correctly specified
Compatibility and Accessories
The ABLOY EL561 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, thumb-turn requirements, handle furniture, monitoring requirements, door type, fire door certification and installation requirements 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 EL561
- Lock type: DIN standard handle-controlled single-point lock
- Door type: Solid doors
- Operation: Both handles electrically controlled
- Access control function: Read-in / read-out
- Electrical function: Fail-locked / fail-unlocked configurable
- Actuator: Solenoid
- Operating voltage: 12–24VDC
- Current at 12VDC: 350mA maximum
- Current at 24VDC: 250mA maximum
- Bolt projection: 20mm
- Backsets available: 55mm, 60mm, 65mm, 80mm and 100mm
- Mortice standard: DIN / Europrofile
- Installation type: Mortice
- Locking points: Single point
- Forend style: Radiused
- Handing: Field changeable
- Monitoring: Microswitch monitoring
- Auto deadlocking: Yes
- Mechanical override: Cylinder or thumb-turn
- Operating temperature: -20°C to +60°C
- Standard: EN 14846
- Fire door approval: Yes, subject to correct door certification and installation
Abloy EL561 Product information
Please refer to the ABLOY product datasheet and installation instructions before ordering or installing the EL561 DIN Solenoid Lock.
The lock model, backset, operating voltage, fail-locked or fail-unlocked function, cylinder, thumbturn, handle furniture, monitoring requirements and fire door certification should all be checked before installation.
Because both handles are electrically controlled, ABLOY states that the EL561 is not suitable for certified exit doors. Where free egress or certified escape operation is required, a suitable alternative lock and complete door hardware arrangement should be selected.
The ABLOY EL561 provides a professional read-in / read-out solenoid lockcase solution for solid doors where access control is required from both sides of the door.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ABLOY EL561 used for?
The ABLOY EL561 is a DIN solenoid operated lockcase used for read-in / read-out access control applications on suitable solid doors.
How does the ABLOY EL561 work?
Both the inside and outside handles are electrically controlled. Access can therefore be controlled from both sides of the door by an access control or remote-control system.
Is the ABLOY EL561 fail-locked or fail-unlocked?
The ABLOY EL561 can be configured as fail-locked or fail-unlocked. In fail-locked mode, the handle can operate the lock when power is applied and remains locked when power is removed. In fail-unlocked mode, the electrical function is reversed.
What is the difference between the ABLOY EL560 and EL561?
The EL560 controls only the outside handle and allows free egress from the inside. The EL561 electrically controls both handles, making it suitable for read-in / read-out access control applications.
Can the ABLOY EL561 be opened mechanically?
Yes. Mechanical opening by compatible cylinder or thumb-turn is possible.
What voltage does the ABLOY EL561 require?
The EL561 operates on 12–24VDC.
What backsets are available?
The ABLOY EL561 is available in 55mm, 60mm, 65mm, 80mm and 100mm backset versions.
Does the ABLOY EL561 provide monitoring?
Yes. The EL561 provides microswitch monitoring and indications for integration with suitable electronic access control systems.
Is the ABLOY EL561 suitable for fire doors?
The EL561 has fire door approval under EN 14846. Suitability depends on the complete door assembly, certification, installation method and project requirements.
Is the ABLOY EL561 suitable for escape doors?
No. ABLOY states that because both handles are electrically controlled, the EL561 is not suitable for certified exit doors.
Can the ABLOY EL561 be used with door automatics?
No. ABLOY states that handle-controlled locks such as the EL561 cannot be used with door automatics.
Can the ABLOY EL561 be connected to an access control system?
Yes. The EL561 can be electrically controlled by access control systems or remote-control devices such as timers, keypads and push buttons.
What should I check before ordering?
Please check the required backset, door type, operating voltage, fail-locked or fail-unlocked function, cylinder or thumb-turn requirements, handle furniture, monitoring requirements and any fire door requirements before ordering.