Command Access CL180LEEL L6 626 Electrified Low Energy Cylindrical Lock, Fail Safe, L6 Lever, Satin Chrome

The Command Access CL180LEEL is a low-energy electrified cylindrical lever lock built for continuous-duty access control on commercial interior and perimeter doors. The LE stands for Low Energy: holding current is 30 mA, which means a single power supply can drive a high lock count without oversizing the transformer. The EL suffix signals fail-safe operation: when access-control power is removed, the outside lever unlocks for egress and re-entry. This SKU ships with the L6 lever in BHMA 626 satin chrome, the spec configuration most commonly requested for healthcare, education, and Class A office retrofits. It sits in Electrified Cylindrical Locks under Electrified Locks within Commercial Locks.

What does the Command Access CL180LEEL electrified lever do?

The CL180LEEL gives your access-control panel remote command of the outside lever. Apply switched power and the outside lever retracts the latchbolt; remove power and the lever stays unlocked for egress (fail-safe behavior). The inside lever is always free for immediate egress, which keeps the opening compliant with life-safety code on classroom, stairwell, and IT-room doors. A built-in Request-to-Exit (REX/AE) switch reports lever rotation back to the panel without a separate motion sensor, which cuts wiring time on retrofit installs.

EL vs EU: what is the difference between fail safe and fail secure on the CL180LE?

EL (Electrically Locked, fail safe) means the outside lever is locked while continuous power is applied; pull the power and the lever unlocks. Choose EL on stairwell re-entry doors, fire openings tied to the alarm relay, and any opening where life-safety code requires release on power loss. EU (Electrically Unlocked, fail secure) is the inverse: the lever unlocks on switched signals and re-locks when power is removed. Choose EU on entrances and storerooms where security must hold during a power outage. EL and EU are not field-selectable on the CL180LE, so specify the correct one upfront. The fail-secure equivalent of this SKU is the CL180LEEU.

Is the Command Access CL180LE compatible with 12V or 24V power supplies?

Yes, both. Operating voltage is 11-30 VDC, so a single stocked SKU covers 12V and 24V installations without separate ordering lines. Surge current is 400 mA at 12V or 200 mA at 24V; holding current stays at 30 mA. That low holding draw is the headline spec: a typical 1.5A access-control power supply can hold roughly 50 of these locks simultaneously, far more than solenoid-driven competitors. For multi-door retrofits, that's the cost lever that drives the spec decision.

How does the CL180LEEL compare to the Yale 5490LN, Sargent 10G70, and Corbin Russwin CL33903?

The Accentra (Yale) 5490LN, Sargent 10G70, and Corbin Russwin CL33903 all serve the same fail-safe electrified lever function. The CL180LE is positioned as the cost-effective retrofit choice: drop-in installation on existing prep, Schlage C keyway compatibility, and a universal 11-30 VDC range that OEM units typically don't match without ordering voltage-specific variants. The OEMs win on architectural specs that explicitly require Grade 1 ANSI/BHMA cycle ratings; the CL180LE wins on retrofit budget and continuous-duty current draw.

Cylinder, lever, backset, and strike options for the CL180LEEL

Cylinder choices: Schlage C keyway (standard), Small Format IC (SFIC), Large Format IC Schlage (LFIC), or Less Core. Cylinder is not included with the lock body. Backset: 2-3/4" standard, 2-3/8" available. Strike: ANSI 4-7/8" or 2-3/4" T strike. Keying: standard, keyed alike (KA), or master keyed (MK). The L6 lever shipped with this SKU is the Yale 6-line equivalent, which makes the CL180LEEL a direct retrofit on doors previously fitted with Yale 5400LN, 5480LN, or 5490LN levers.

Specifications

Operating voltage: 11-30 VDC. Surge current: 400 mA at 12V, 200 mA at 24V. Holding current: 30 mA. Mode: Fail Safe (EL). Lever: L6. Finish: BHMA 626 Satin Chrome. Backset: 2-3/4" standard, 2-3/8" available. Cylinder: Schlage C keyway standard, SFIC and LFIC available, cylinder not included. Built-in Request-to-Exit (REX/AE) switch. Continuous-duty rated.