Command Access CL180EU L6 626 Electrified Cylindrical Lock, Fail Secure, L6 Lever, Schlage C Keyway, Satin Chrome

When a project calls for access control on a storeroom function door but a full Schlage ND series budget isn't there, the Command Access CL180EU is the honest answer. It's a Grade 1 electrified cylindrical lock that delivers the same fail secure storeroom function at a real cost saving. The hardware feels solid, installs like any standard cylindrical lock, and wires into whatever access control panel you're running. If the specs aren't going to a client who insists on a specific brand, this is the lock that gets the job done.

The EU function means the outside lever is electrically unlocked. At rest, with no power applied, the outside lever is rigid. It's a storeroom lock. Key in the outside cylinder retracts the latch, and the inside lever always works for egress. When your access control panel sends a signal and energizes the solenoid, the outside lever activates and the door opens. Power cuts out for any reason, the lever locks back. That's fail secure. For access control projects involving electric door strikes or full electronic hardware systems, browse our catalog for compatible components.

What Makes the CL180EU Worth Specifying

Three things separate this lock from cheaper electrified cylindrical options.

First, it runs a continuous duty solenoid. Most budget electrified locks use intermittent duty solenoids that can only be energized briefly before they overheat. This one can stay energized continuously, which matters on fail-safe bypass applications or anywhere the lock needs to hold an energized state for extended periods.

Second, it comes with a plug-in bridge rectifier built in. That means you can wire it to AC or DC power without adding external components. Most power supplies output DC. Some older systems run AC. This lock handles both, which saves you a headache during commissioning.

Third, the current draw is low. At 12V it pulls 250 mA. At 24V it drops to 150 mA. At 3 watts total power consumption, you can run more of these locks off a single power supply than you can with higher-draw alternatives. On a multi-door access control project, that adds up fast.

Command Access CL180EU Technical Specifications

Function: EU, storeroom, fail secure, electrically unlocked outside lever. Grade: Grade 1. Voltage: 12V AC or DC. Current draw: 250 mA at 12V, 150 mA at 24V. Power consumption: 3 watts. Solenoid type: continuous duty. Power input: plug-in bridge rectifier, accepts AC or DC. Lever: L6 bent lever style. Keyway: Schlage C. Finish: US26D Satin Chrome (626). Weight: 4.75 lbs. Clutching lever design. Inside lever is always free for immediate egress. Outside key bypass: yes, key in outside cylinder retracts latchbolt independent of electrical signal.

EU Function Explained Simply

Outside lever is locked by default. Power off, locked. Access control signal on, unlocked. Inside lever is always free. That's it. The solenoid sits in the lock chassis and physically releases the outside lever clutch when energized. The clutching lever design means if someone forces the outside lever while locked, it freewheels instead of transferring torque into the mechanism. No lever breakage, no mechanism damage from a forced entry attempt.

Schlage C Keyway and Key Bypass

The CL180EU ships with a Schlage C keyway cylinder. If your facility already runs a Schlage C master key system, this lock keys right into it without a cylinder change. The key bypass is independent of the electronic function. A keyholder can retract the latch from outside using the mechanical key whether the solenoid is energized or not, which gives you a manual override on every door without additional hardware.

For the full range of commercial door locks including Grade 1 cylindrical, mortise, and electrified configurations across every major brand, browse our complete catalog.