Intro
The Lockwood 3579Hs High Security Electric Mortice Lock is a specialised locking solution designed for secure-area and custodial-style applications where fail secure operation is required externally and fail safe operation internally. Engineered for integration with electric strikes, this SCEC-endorsed lock delivers advanced monitoring, fire-rated performance, and exceptional strength for high-risk environments.
Key Features & Benefits
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✅ Function: High security electric mortice lock for secure area applications
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✅ Security Configuration: Fail secure externally and fail safe internally when used with an electric strike
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✅ Monitoring: Fully monitored including lock, door, latch, and request-to-exit status
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✅ Fire Rating: Certified fire rated up to 4 hours
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✅ Approval: SCEC endorsed for secure area use
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✅ Construction: Reinforced stainless steel plates for increased cylinder and latch strength
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✅ Voltage: Dual voltage operation 12V DC to 24V DC
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✅ Operation: Solenoid-controlled inside lever locking and unlocking
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✅ Flexibility: Field configurable and fully reversible for left or right hand doors
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✅ Integration: Designed for use with electronic access control systems
Specifications
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Brand: Lockwood
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Product Code: Lw3579HsElm0Sc
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Product Type: Electric mortice lock (less cylinder)
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Backset: 60mm (89mm and 127mm variants available)
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Working Voltage: 12V DC to 24V DC
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Current Draw:
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500mA max, 80mA holding @ 12V DC
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275mA max, 50mA holding @ 24V DC
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Monitoring Outputs:
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Dual key override
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Deadlatching
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Door closed
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Door locked
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Request to exit
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Reed switch monitoring
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Handing: Reversible (left or right, in or out opening doors)
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Door Thickness Suitability: 32mm to 50mm
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Fire Rating: Up to 4 hours
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Locking Mode: Fail secure externally, fail safe internally
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Installation Requirement: Must be used in conjunction with an electric strike
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Cable & Connector:
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1.6m cable with 12-pin socket
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Positive latching 12-pin plug
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Cylinder Supply: Supplied less cylinder
Available Finishes
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Satin Chrome
Applications
This electric mortice lock is ideal for government buildings, defence facilities, secure offices, correctional environments, and controlled-access commercial sites where strict separation of internal and external locking logic is required to meet compliance standards.
Installation & Inclusions
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Electric mortice lock body
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Integrated reed switch inside housing
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Protection diode for back EMF suppression
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Pre-wired 12-pin connection system
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Requires SCEC-endorsed cylinder and approved furniture for secure-area compliance
Why Choose Lockwood 3579Hs Electric Mortice Lock?
The Lockwood 3579Hs offers a unique dual-behaviour security solution that combines external fail secure protection with internal life-safety fail safe operation. Backed by SCEC endorsement, advanced monitoring, and Australian Standards compliance, it is trusted in environments where security and safety must coexist without compromise.
👉 This is a high security, fully monitored electric mortice lock designed for secure-area applications and used in conjunction with an electric strike.
Q2. How does the Lockwood 3579Hs work?
👉 The lock operates as fail secure on the external side and fail safe on the internal side, achieved by pairing the mortice lock with an electric strike to meet secure-area requirements.
Q3. Is this lock suitable for SCEC secure areas?
👉 Yes, it is SCEC endorsed, provided it is installed with a SCEC-approved 570 cylinder and approved full plate furniture.
Q4. Is the Lockwood 3579Hs fire rated?
👉 Yes, it is certified fire rated up to 4 hours when installed on approved fire-rated door assemblies.
Q5. What warranty applies to this electric mortice lock?
👉 This product is covered by the manufacturer’s warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, subject to correct installation, normal use, and proper maintenance conditions.
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