Borg BL3430 MG Pro ECP Mechanical Digital Gate Lock - Back-to-Back Keypads - Marine Grade Pro - Easicode Pro - Black
At A Glance
At A Glance
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PIN Code (Both Sides) 
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The Borg BL3430 MG Pro ECP is a fully mechanical digital gate lock with keypads on both sides of the gate - the correct PIN is required to enter and to exit. It is the Marine Grade Pro, Easicode Pro member of Borg's purpose-built metal gate lock family: the entire external surface is finished in Borg's MG Pro black marine external grade coating, tested to 1,000 continuous hours of salt spray, so it is built for coastal gates that destroy ordinary powder-coated hardware. For what the MG Pro and ECP suffixes mean across the Borg range, see our plain-English guide to MG Pro and ECP decoded.
Easicode Pro (ECP) is the on-gate code change system: the PIN is changed in minutes with the supplied change key while the lock stays on the gate - no removal, no workbench, no tumbler tweezers. The 14-button keypads accept over 4,000 non-sequential code combinations, entered in any order. Because there is no wiring and no battery, there is nothing to go flat and nothing to corrode electrically - the trade-off every mechanical digital lock makes is a single shared PIN with no audit trail.
The lock mounts with Borg's forend fixing system: two telescopic through-bolt fixings clamp the unit straight onto a square metal gate post from 30mm to 60mm - no mortice cutting and no door-edge drilling. The spring-loaded latch bolt self-latches as the gate swings closed and adjusts from 65mm to 80mm projection, and the housing carries an anti-climb design that offers no external foothold. Handing is reversible on site. For where mechanical digital locks dominate on gates, see Buyer's Guide Chapter 16 - Gates.
Estimated Dispatch
Usually ships same day if ordered before 11am AEST (excludes weekends and Queensland public holidays).
Usually ships same day if ordered before 11am AEST (excludes weekends and Queensland public holidays).
Purpose-Built for Metal Box-Section Gates - Not a Door Lock
The BL3430 clamps directly onto a square aluminium or steel gate post using Borg's forend fixing system - through bolts pass through the post and secure the lock body firmly, with no mortice cutting required. Standard fixings suit posts from 30mm to 60mm square; wider posts can be accommodated with a latch extension and round posts with the Borg round post kit. See the Forend Fixing System section below for the exploded diagram.
The BL3430 clamps directly onto a square aluminium or steel gate post using Borg's forend fixing system - through bolts pass through the post and secure the lock body firmly, with no mortice cutting required. Standard fixings suit posts from 30mm to 60mm square; wider posts can be accommodated with a latch extension and round posts with the Borg round post kit. See the Forend Fixing System section below for the exploded diagram.
Marine Grade Pro - 1,000 Hour Salt Spray Tested
The full external surface is finished in Borg's MG Pro black marine external grade coating, tested to 1,000 continuous hours of salt spray exposure. This is the coating tier above the standard marine grade models in this family, which pair marine grade keypads with a Black Powder Coat housing. For what the salt spray test actually measures, see salt spray testing explained.
The full external surface is finished in Borg's MG Pro black marine external grade coating, tested to 1,000 continuous hours of salt spray exposure. This is the coating tier above the standard marine grade models in this family, which pair marine grade keypads with a Black Powder Coat housing. For what the salt spray test actually measures, see salt spray testing explained.
Corrosion Resistance Warranted - 12 Months
Borg warrants the corrosion resistance of the MG Pro coating for 12 months from date of sale under specified conditions, in addition to the standard mechanical warranty. Simple monthly lubrication keeps coastal installations well inside those conditions - see the maintenance note under Additional Information.
Borg warrants the corrosion resistance of the MG Pro coating for 12 months from date of sale under specified conditions, in addition to the standard mechanical warranty. Simple monthly lubrication keeps coastal installations well inside those conditions - see the maintenance note under Additional Information.
Easicode Pro - On-Gate Code Change
The PIN is changed while the lock is installed on the gate, using the supplied Easicode Pro change key - no lock removal and no tools. An optional code change disabling plug blocks the change function where you do not want on-site staff altering the code. See the code change section below, and how Easicode Pro compares with tumbler code changes.
The PIN is changed while the lock is installed on the gate, using the supplied Easicode Pro change key - no lock removal and no tools. An optional code change disabling plug blocks the change function where you do not want on-site staff altering the code. See the code change section below, and how Easicode Pro compares with tumbler code changes.
Code Required to Exit - No Free Egress
Both keypads require the correct PIN before the lever operates, so entering the code is required to exit as well as to enter. This lock must never be fitted to a fire door, an emergency exit, or any path of travel that requires free egress - and it is not suitable for a pool safety barrier gate, where code-to-exit locking conflicts with barrier compliance requirements (see why keypad locks and pool barriers do not mix). If you need code-controlled entry with a free handle on the inside, choose the single-sided BL3400 MG Pro ECP or BL3400 marine grade instead - our guide to double-sided gate locks and exit paths covers the decision.
Both keypads require the correct PIN before the lever operates, so entering the code is required to exit as well as to enter. This lock must never be fitted to a fire door, an emergency exit, or any path of travel that requires free egress - and it is not suitable for a pool safety barrier gate, where code-to-exit locking conflicts with barrier compliance requirements (see why keypad locks and pool barriers do not mix). If you need code-controlled entry with a free handle on the inside, choose the single-sided BL3400 MG Pro ECP or BL3400 marine grade instead - our guide to double-sided gate locks and exit paths covers the decision.
One Active PIN Code at a Time
Like all mechanical digital locks, the BL3430 holds a single code - everyone who uses the gate shares it, both keypads operate on the same PIN, and there is no audit trail of who came and went. If you need individual user codes or access logs, that is smart lock territory - see what mechanical digital locks will not do.
Like all mechanical digital locks, the BL3430 holds a single code - everyone who uses the gate shares it, both keypads operate on the same PIN, and there is no audit trail of who came and went. If you need individual user codes or access logs, that is smart lock territory - see what mechanical digital locks will not do.
Fully Mechanical - No Batteries, No Wiring
The lock is entirely mechanical. There is no power source, no cabling to run to the gate, and no battery to go flat in the rain - one of the main reasons mechanical digital locks remain the default choice for external gates. How it works inside is covered in the coding chamber explained.
The lock is entirely mechanical. There is no power source, no cabling to run to the gate, and no battery to go flat in the rain - one of the main reasons mechanical digital locks remain the default choice for external gates. How it works inside is covered in the coding chamber explained.
Best Suited to Light-Medium Traffic
The BL3430 is at its best on residential and light commercial gates - side gates, service yards, plant enclosures, complex access gates - where the gate sees regular but not constant use.
The BL3430 is at its best on residential and light commercial gates - side gates, service yards, plant enclosures, complex access gates - where the gate sees regular but not constant use.
Not Recommended for High-Traffic Commercial Entries
For a doorway or gate cycling all day, every day, step up to a heavy duty mechanical digital lock: the Borg BL7701 heavy duty lever/lever or, for a code-both-sides format like this one, the Carbine CDL7200 dual keypad heavy duty. What separates heavy duty hardware is explained in heavy duty commercial mechanical digital locks.
For a doorway or gate cycling all day, every day, step up to a heavy duty mechanical digital lock: the Borg BL7701 heavy duty lever/lever or, for a code-both-sides format like this one, the Carbine CDL7200 dual keypad heavy duty. What separates heavy duty hardware is explained in heavy duty commercial mechanical digital locks.
Access Methods
Key Features
- Back-to-back 14-button keypads - the correct PIN is required to enter and to exit the gate.
- Marine Grade Pro (MG Pro) black marine external grade coating, tested to 1,000 continuous hours of salt spray.
- Easicode Pro (ECP) on-gate code change using the supplied change key - no lock removal, no workbench.
- Over 4,000 non-sequential code combinations; digits can be entered in any order.
- Optional code change disabling plug blocks the code change function where required.
- Free-turning clutched lever - the handle spins without engaging until the correct code is entered, so force on the lever cannot open the gate.
- Forend fixing system - two telescopic through-bolt fixings clamp the lock to the gate post; no mortice cutting.
- Suits square gate posts from 30mm to 60mm on standard fixings; latch extensions and a round post kit are available for other profiles.
- Spring-loaded latch bolt, self-latching on gate close, adjustable from 65mm to 80mm projection.
- Anti-climb housing design - no external foothold for scaling the gate.
- Security fixings and 20mm bolt withdrawal.
- Cast housing and lever with stainless steel buttons.
- Fully mechanical - no batteries, no wiring, nothing to go flat.
- Handing easily reversible on site.
Easicode Pro - Changing the Code on the Gate
Easicode Pro is the reason property managers specify this model over the tumbler-chamber versions. On the standard marine grade models the lock comes off the gate and the code is changed at a bench with tweezers; on the BL3430 MG Pro ECP the whole job happens on the gate in a few minutes with the supplied change key. With the gate open, enter the current code, insert the change key at the code change button and rotate, clear the old code, enter the new digits, then remove the key and test the new code several times before closing the gate. The code is non-sequential - the digits can be pressed in any order.
The Easicode Pro change key inserts at the code change button on the keypad - the code is changed with the lock in place on the gate. A spare change key is available separately: Borg Easicode change key (BL2000ECPCK).
Forend Fixing System - How the Lock Mounts
Unlike a door lock, the BL3430 never needs a mortice pocket. The lock body sits on the face of the gate post and two telescopic through-bolt fixings pass right through the post, clamping the unit firmly from both sides - a front collar and sleeve assembly on the keypad side, and a rear collar fitted from the post's rear side. Standard fixings suit square posts from 30mm to 60mm. If your post sits outside that range, measure before ordering - our guide to measuring the gate stile and the forend fixing option walk through it, and the accessories table below lists the latch extensions and round post kit.
Exploded view of the forend fixing method: through bolts pass through the gate post and secure the lock unit firmly, with the rear collar fitted from the post's rear side.
What's in the Box
Borg 3000 Series ECP Gate Lock
- Borg 3000 Series lock x1 (back-to-back keypad units and latch assembly)
- Easicode Pro code change key x1
- Front collars x2
- Fixing sleeves x2
- Through-bolt fixing screws x2
- Latch bracket assembly x1
- Coding tumblers x4
- Hex key x1 (latch projection adjustment)
The Easicode Pro parts set - the change key replaces the tweezers and tumbler pack supplied with the standard-chamber models.
Suitable Uses
- Coastal and waterfront pedestrian gates where both entry and exit must be code-controlled - the MG Pro coating is built for salt air. Browse all digital mechanical locks.
- Strata, body corporate and managed property gates where the code is changed on site at handover or tenant turnover, without removing the lock.
- Marina, plant room and service yard gates on square metal box-section frames from 30mm to 60mm.
- Pump and equipment enclosures that are not part of a pool safety barrier.
- Side and rear access gates on homes and duplexes where keys keep going missing.
Not suitable for fire or egress doors, pool safety barrier gates, or high-traffic commercial entries - see the warnings above.
Available Finish Options
Black (Marine Grade Pro)
(This Product)
STK BL3430MGPROECP
Finish selection does not affect functionality, compliance, or performance. The MG Pro black marine external grade coating is the only finish for this model.
Borg BL3100-BL3400 Metal Gate Lock Family
All ten models are purpose-built forend-fixed gate locks for square metal box-section gate frames, fully mechanical with no batteries, finished in black. MG = standard marine grade (marine grade keypads, Black Powder Coat housing, bench tumbler code change). MG Pro = full Marine Grade Pro external coating with Easicode Pro (ECP) on-gate code change. DKO = double key override with code lockout (euro cylinder not supplied).
Locking a metal gate but working with a timber gate elsewhere on site? The Borg BL4441 MG Pro ECP is the back-to-back MG Pro ECP lock for wooden and timber gates, and the BL4401 MG Pro its single-sided sibling. Decoding Borg's model suffixes is covered in Chapter 16 - decoding Borg names.
Accessories and Spare Parts
Every catalogued accessory and spare for the Borg gate lock range is listed below - one of the reasons this range outlasts hardware-store keypad locks is that the parts that wear are all available as spares.
No spare keypad is catalogued for the BL3100-BL3400 gate lock series - if a keypad is damaged in service, contact Terry's and we will handle it under warranty or source a resolution with Borg directly.
Borg BL3430 MG Pro ECP - Technical Specifications
Dimensions
Perspective view - keypad and lever body dimensions, fixing hole centres, and the 65-80mm adjustable latch projection.
Front elevation - 105mm and 90mm keypad dimensions, 65-80mm adjustable latch projection.
Back-to-back side profile - the paired keypad units, showing the 176mm and 120mm dimensions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the forend fixing system attach the lock to my gate?
The lock body sits on the face of the gate post and two telescopic through-bolt fixings pass right through the post, clamping the unit from both sides with a rear collar fitted from the post's rear side - no mortice pocket and no door-edge drilling. The spring-loaded latch projects from the lock body into a strike on the closing post, and its projection adjusts from 65mm to 80mm with the supplied hex key. See the exploded diagram in the Forend Fixing System section.
The lock body sits on the face of the gate post and two telescopic through-bolt fixings pass right through the post, clamping the unit from both sides with a rear collar fitted from the post's rear side - no mortice pocket and no door-edge drilling. The spring-loaded latch projects from the lock body into a strike on the closing post, and its projection adjusts from 65mm to 80mm with the supplied hex key. See the exploded diagram in the Forend Fixing System section.
How do I change the PIN code?
On the gate, in minutes: with the gate open, enter the current code, insert the Easicode Pro change key at the code change button and rotate, clear the old code, press in the new digits, then remove the key and test the new code at least five times before closing the gate. The code is non-sequential, so the digits can be pressed in any order. A spare change key is available, and an optional disabling plug can block the change function entirely.
On the gate, in minutes: with the gate open, enter the current code, insert the Easicode Pro change key at the code change button and rotate, clear the old code, press in the new digits, then remove the key and test the new code at least five times before closing the gate. The code is non-sequential, so the digits can be pressed in any order. A spare change key is available, and an optional disabling plug can block the change function entirely.
Can I use this on my pool gate?
No. A pool safety barrier gate must allow unimpeded exit from the pool area, and this lock requires the correct code to exit - the two requirements conflict, so the BL3430 is not suitable for a pool barrier. If a keypad lock is wanted near a pool area, it belongs on a gate that is not part of the safety barrier, or consider a single-sided model with a free inside handle and confirm the whole barrier system with a licensed pool safety inspector first. The latch-versus-barrier question is unpacked in latch vs bolt on pool gates.
No. A pool safety barrier gate must allow unimpeded exit from the pool area, and this lock requires the correct code to exit - the two requirements conflict, so the BL3430 is not suitable for a pool barrier. If a keypad lock is wanted near a pool area, it belongs on a gate that is not part of the safety barrier, or consider a single-sided model with a free inside handle and confirm the whole barrier system with a licensed pool safety inspector first. The latch-versus-barrier question is unpacked in latch vs bolt on pool gates.
What is the difference between this and the BL3430GATE?
Same back-to-back gate lock format, two upgrades: the BL3430 MG Pro ECP carries the full Marine Grade Pro external coating (1,000 hour salt spray tested) and Easicode Pro on-gate code change with over 4,000 combinations. The BL3430GATE is the standard marine grade version - the code is changed at a bench with the tumbler system (over 1,000 combinations). Choose the MG Pro ECP for coastal exposure or wherever codes are changed regularly on site.
Same back-to-back gate lock format, two upgrades: the BL3430 MG Pro ECP carries the full Marine Grade Pro external coating (1,000 hour salt spray tested) and Easicode Pro on-gate code change with over 4,000 combinations. The BL3430GATE is the standard marine grade version - the code is changed at a bench with the tumbler system (over 1,000 combinations). Choose the MG Pro ECP for coastal exposure or wherever codes are changed regularly on site.
My gate post is wider than 60mm, or round - what do I do?
Measure the post before ordering. For wider square posts a 50mm latch extension is available - the Easicode-lock extension suits this model - and round posts take the round post kit. Our guide to gate frame size options walks through the measuring.
Measure the post before ordering. For wider square posts a 50mm latch extension is available - the Easicode-lock extension suits this model - and round posts take the round post kit. Our guide to gate frame size options walks through the measuring.
Additional Information
- Marine grade maintenance: monthly, apply a light spray of silicone-based lubricant (GT85 or equivalent) to the keypads and lever surfaces and wipe off the excess; annually, have the lock serviced internally. The Borg Lock Servicing Guide (PDF) covers the schedule, and coastal lifespan factors are discussed in how long digital locks last on the coast.
- Egress compliance is your responsibility: confirm the gate is not a required exit path or part of a pool safety barrier before fitting a code-both-sides lock. The free-egress alternatives are the single-sided BL3400 MG Pro ECP and BL3400GATE.
- Gate stops and magnetic latches: a moving, slamming gate is the main cause of latch misalignment call-backs. If your gate currently uses a magnetic latch, read why magnetic gate latches can be problematic before the changeover.
- No key override on this model: if the code is lost, the lock cannot be bypassed with a key. Where a keyed fallback matters, choose the BL3430DKO MG Pro ECP - its DKO function takes a euro cylinder (not supplied).
- Handing: the lock reverses on site to suit either hand of gate. Australian handing conventions are explained in understanding door handing.
Warranty
Borg Locks Warranty - 12 Months (Australia)
Borg locks are warranted against mechanical defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a minimum of 12 months from date of sale, including the corrosion resistance of the MG Pro coating under specified conditions. The warranty does not cover damage arising from misuse, vandalism, or improper installation, and the lock must not be dismantled beyond the documented code change procedure.
Borg locks are warranted against mechanical defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a minimum of 12 months from date of sale, including the corrosion resistance of the MG Pro coating under specified conditions. The warranty does not cover damage arising from misuse, vandalism, or improper installation, and the lock must not be dismantled beyond the documented code change procedure.
Purchased through Terry's? Contact Terry's Locksmiths first - we manage the warranty claim on your behalf. This warranty operates alongside your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
PDF Downloads
Borg 3400 ECP Series Leaflet (PDF)
The ECP series spec sheet - features, specification, model variations and the dimensioned drawings for the BL3400 / BL3430 Easicode Pro gate locks.
The ECP series spec sheet - features, specification, model variations and the dimensioned drawings for the BL3400 / BL3430 Easicode Pro gate locks.
Borg BL3100 / BL3400 Series Instructions (PDF)
Parts list, establishing the hand of the gate, latch projection and position adjustment, and the code changing guide for the gate lock series.
Parts list, establishing the hand of the gate, latch projection and position adjustment, and the code changing guide for the gate lock series.
Borg Lock Servicing Guide (PDF)
Borg's maintenance and servicing schedule - the monthly lubrication and annual service routine that keeps the corrosion warranty conditions met.
Borg's maintenance and servicing schedule - the monthly lubrication and annual service routine that keeps the corrosion warranty conditions met.
Borg BL3430 MG Pro ECP - FAQ, Setup and Owner's Guide
Everything below is here to help you buy, install, set up and live with your Borg BL3430 MG Pro ECP gate lock. For the full mechanical digital picture, see Buyer's Guide Chapter 16.
Codes and Easicode Pro
What exactly is Easicode Pro, and why does it matter on a gate?
Easicode Pro (ECP) is Borg's on-door code change system. On the standard-chamber gate locks, changing the code means unbolting the lock from the gate and repositioning tumblers at a bench with tweezers; with ECP, the supplied change key does the whole job on the gate in minutes. On strata gates, holiday rentals and managed sites where codes turn over regularly, that difference is the entire buying decision. The full comparison of Borg's code change methods is in MG Pro and ECP explained.
Easicode Pro (ECP) is Borg's on-door code change system. On the standard-chamber gate locks, changing the code means unbolting the lock from the gate and repositioning tumblers at a bench with tweezers; with ECP, the supplied change key does the whole job on the gate in minutes. On strata gates, holiday rentals and managed sites where codes turn over regularly, that difference is the entire buying decision. The full comparison of Borg's code change methods is in MG Pro and ECP explained.
Do both keypads share the same code, and can I run different codes each side?
Both keypads operate on the same single PIN - one active code at a time, shared by everyone who uses the gate. There is no per-side or per-user coding, and no record of who entered. If individual codes and audit trails matter, that is smart lock territory - the honest trade-offs are laid out in mechanical digital vs smart lock.
Both keypads operate on the same single PIN - one active code at a time, shared by everyone who uses the gate. There is no per-side or per-user coding, and no record of who entered. If individual codes and audit trails matter, that is smart lock territory - the honest trade-offs are laid out in mechanical digital vs smart lock.
What does "non-sequential, any order" mean for the code?
The lock reads which buttons are pressed, not the order they are pressed in - a code of 2-4-6 opens with 6-2-4. That is how the mechanical coding chamber works, and it is why the combination count is quoted as combinations rather than permutations. The mechanics are unpacked in any-order codes explained.
The lock reads which buttons are pressed, not the order they are pressed in - a code of 2-4-6 opens with 6-2-4. That is how the mechanical coding chamber works, and it is why the combination count is quoted as combinations rather than permutations. The mechanics are unpacked in any-order codes explained.
What is the code change disabling plug for?
The optional disabling plug blocks the code change function at the keypad, so on-site staff or residents cannot alter the code even with access to a change key. Managed sites fit it after commissioning; leave it out if you want the code freely changeable.
The optional disabling plug blocks the code change function at the keypad, so on-site staff or residents cannot alter the code even with access to a change key. Managed sites fit it after commissioning; leave it out if you want the code freely changeable.
I have lost the change key - can I get another?
Yes - the spare Borg Easicode change key (BL2000ECPCK) is a stocked accessory and suits the Easicode Pro system on this lock.
Yes - the spare Borg Easicode change key (BL2000ECPCK) is a stocked accessory and suits the Easicode Pro system on this lock.
Gate Fit and Installation
What gate posts does the BL3430 suit, and what should I measure first?
Standard fixings suit square metal box-section posts from 30mm to 60mm. Measure the post width (the face the lock mounts to) and the post depth (the direction the through bolts pass), and check nothing obstructs the bolt path. Wider posts take a 50mm latch extension and round posts take the round post kit - both in the accessories table on the Description tab. The measuring routine is in measure the stile first.
Standard fixings suit square metal box-section posts from 30mm to 60mm. Measure the post width (the face the lock mounts to) and the post depth (the direction the through bolts pass), and check nothing obstructs the bolt path. Wider posts take a 50mm latch extension and round posts take the round post kit - both in the accessories table on the Description tab. The measuring routine is in measure the stile first.
How do I adjust the latch projection?
The spring-loaded latch adjusts between 65mm and 80mm using the supplied hex key - anti-clockwise to increase the projection, clockwise to reduce it. The latch position itself can also be adjusted by removing the two side screws. Both procedures are illustrated in the series instructions (PDF).
The spring-loaded latch adjusts between 65mm and 80mm using the supplied hex key - anti-clockwise to increase the projection, clockwise to reduce it. The latch position itself can also be adjusted by removing the two side screws. Both procedures are illustrated in the series instructions (PDF).
My gate is hung the other way - can the lock be reversed?
Yes, the lock is easily reversed on site to suit either hand of gate; units are factory-set for a right-hand hung gate, and handing is always taken from the outside. The handing chart is in the series instructions PDF, and the Australian conventions are explained in how to determine handing.
Yes, the lock is easily reversed on site to suit either hand of gate; units are factory-set for a right-hand hung gate, and handing is always taken from the outside. The handing chart is in the series instructions PDF, and the Australian conventions are explained in how to determine handing.
My gate currently closes on a magnetic latch - anything to watch?
Yes. Gates move, sag and slam in wind, and a gate that has been living on a forgiving magnetic latch often needs a gate stop and alignment attention before a mechanical latch and strike will engage sweetly every time. Read the two kinds of magnetic latch before the changeover.
Yes. Gates move, sag and slam in wind, and a gate that has been living on a forgiving magnetic latch often needs a gate stop and alignment attention before a mechanical latch and strike will engage sweetly every time. Read the two kinds of magnetic latch before the changeover.
Does the gate self-latch when it closes?
Yes - the spring-loaded latch bolt is bevelled and self-latches as the gate swings closed against the strike, so the gate secures without a deliberate action. Note that self-latching alone does not make a gate pool-barrier compliant on this model, because the code-to-exit keypads conflict with barrier egress requirements - see the Egress and Compliance questions below. The self-latching mechanics are covered in latch vs bolt - self-latching.
Yes - the spring-loaded latch bolt is bevelled and self-latches as the gate swings closed against the strike, so the gate secures without a deliberate action. Note that self-latching alone does not make a gate pool-barrier compliant on this model, because the code-to-exit keypads conflict with barrier egress requirements - see the Egress and Compliance questions below. The self-latching mechanics are covered in latch vs bolt - self-latching.
Egress, Safety and Compliance
Why does "code required to exit" matter so much?
Because a person on the inside cannot leave without the PIN. That is exactly what back-to-back buyers want on a plant yard or waterfront gate - climbing over is defeated by the anti-climb housing and reaching over to a free handle is defeated by the inside keypad - but it also means the gate can never be part of a required exit path. The full picture is in why double-sided gate locks exist and exit paths explained.
Because a person on the inside cannot leave without the PIN. That is exactly what back-to-back buyers want on a plant yard or waterfront gate - climbing over is defeated by the anti-climb housing and reaching over to a free handle is defeated by the inside keypad - but it also means the gate can never be part of a required exit path. The full picture is in why double-sided gate locks exist and exit paths explained.
Can this be fitted to a fire door or an emergency exit?
Never. A lock that requires a code to exit must not be fitted to any fire door, emergency exit, or required path of travel - no exceptions. See why keypad locks and fire doors do not mix.
Never. A lock that requires a code to exit must not be fitted to any fire door, emergency exit, or required path of travel - no exceptions. See why keypad locks and fire doors do not mix.
What about pool gates?
Not on the safety barrier. A pool barrier gate must allow unimpeded exit from the pool area, and a code-to-exit lock conflicts with that requirement, so the BL3430 is not suitable for pool safety barrier gates. Keypad control near a pool belongs on gates outside the barrier - and any barrier work should be confirmed with a licensed pool safety inspector. Background: pool gates and latching locks.
Not on the safety barrier. A pool barrier gate must allow unimpeded exit from the pool area, and a code-to-exit lock conflicts with that requirement, so the BL3430 is not suitable for pool safety barrier gates. Keypad control near a pool belongs on gates outside the barrier - and any barrier work should be confirmed with a licensed pool safety inspector. Background: pool gates and latching locks.
I need code-in but free-out - which model do I choose?
The single-sided members of this family: the BL3400 MG Pro ECP (same coating and code system as this lock, keypad outside, free lever inside) or the standard marine grade BL3400GATE. The one caveat with single-sided locks on open-style gates is reach-through bypass - covered honestly in the single-sided problem.
The single-sided members of this family: the BL3400 MG Pro ECP (same coating and code system as this lock, keypad outside, free lever inside) or the standard marine grade BL3400GATE. The one caveat with single-sided locks on open-style gates is reach-through bypass - covered honestly in the single-sided problem.
Environment and Durability
What does Marine Grade Pro actually add over the standard marine grade models?
The standard models in this family pair 1,000-hour salt water tested marine grade keypads with a Black Powder Coat housing; the MG Pro models carry Borg's full marine external grade coating across the whole lock, tested to 1,000 continuous hours of salt spray. On a coastal gate the coating is what decides whether the lock still looks and works right in year three - see what MG Pro means and how Borg's coating stacks up in Lockwood vs Borg vs Carbine.
The standard models in this family pair 1,000-hour salt water tested marine grade keypads with a Black Powder Coat housing; the MG Pro models carry Borg's full marine external grade coating across the whole lock, tested to 1,000 continuous hours of salt spray. On a coastal gate the coating is what decides whether the lock still looks and works right in year three - see what MG Pro means and how Borg's coating stacks up in Lockwood vs Borg vs Carbine.
What maintenance does a coastal installation need?
Monthly: a light spray of silicone-based lubricant (GT85 or equivalent) over the keypads and lever, excess wiped off. Annually: an internal service. That routine keeps the corrosion warranty conditions met and is set out in the Borg Lock Servicing Guide (PDF). Why maintained mechanical locks outlast neglected electronics on the coast: coastal lifespan guide.
Monthly: a light spray of silicone-based lubricant (GT85 or equivalent) over the keypads and lever, excess wiped off. Annually: an internal service. That routine keeps the corrosion warranty conditions met and is set out in the Borg Lock Servicing Guide (PDF). Why maintained mechanical locks outlast neglected electronics on the coast: coastal lifespan guide.
What does the anti-climb design do?
The housing is shaped so the lock body itself offers no foothold for scaling the gate - on a back-to-back installation the units sit flush to the post on both faces with nothing to stand on. Paired with the inside keypad, it closes both of the usual gate bypasses: climbing over the lock and reaching over to a free handle.
The housing is shaped so the lock body itself offers no foothold for scaling the gate - on a back-to-back installation the units sit flush to the post on both faces with nothing to stand on. Paired with the inside keypad, it closes both of the usual gate bypasses: climbing over the lock and reaching over to a free handle.
Choosing and Comparisons
Should I choose this or the DKO version?
Choose the BL3430DKO MG Pro ECP if a keyed management override matters - its DKO function adds a euro cylinder key override (cylinder not supplied) with a code lockout function on top of everything this lock does. Stay with the BL3430 MG Pro ECP if you specifically do not want a keyway on the gate - no cylinder to pick, snap, or corrode.
Choose the BL3430DKO MG Pro ECP if a keyed management override matters - its DKO function adds a euro cylinder key override (cylinder not supplied) with a code lockout function on top of everything this lock does. Stay with the BL3430 MG Pro ECP if you specifically do not want a keyway on the gate - no cylinder to pick, snap, or corrode.
My gate is timber, or it is a sliding gate - is this still the right lock?
No - this is the metal box-section gate specialist. For wooden and timber gates the back-to-back MG Pro ECP pick is the Borg BL4441 MG Pro ECP (single-sided: BL4401 MG Pro). For sliding doors and gates the hook-bolt Borg BL2606 MG Pro ECP is the marine grade answer (satin chrome, non-marine sibling: BL2506 ECP), and where a horizontal rim deadbolt suits the gate better than a spring latch, see the Borg BL2615 MG Pro ECP.
No - this is the metal box-section gate specialist. For wooden and timber gates the back-to-back MG Pro ECP pick is the Borg BL4441 MG Pro ECP (single-sided: BL4401 MG Pro). For sliding doors and gates the hook-bolt Borg BL2606 MG Pro ECP is the marine grade answer (satin chrome, non-marine sibling: BL2506 ECP), and where a horizontal rim deadbolt suits the gate better than a spring latch, see the Borg BL2615 MG Pro ECP.
The gate is a busy commercial entry - is the BL3430 enough lock?
Probably not. For all-day, every-day cycling, specify heavy duty hardware: the Borg BL7701 heavy duty (single keypad, free egress, SFIC key override) or the code-both-sides Carbine CDL7200 dual keypad heavy duty (100k cycle tested, gate suitable). What "heavy duty" really buys is in high-traffic hardware explained.
Probably not. For all-day, every-day cycling, specify heavy duty hardware: the Borg BL7701 heavy duty (single keypad, free egress, SFIC key override) or the code-both-sides Carbine CDL7200 dual keypad heavy duty (100k cycle tested, gate suitable). What "heavy duty" really buys is in high-traffic hardware explained.
Why choose a mechanical digital lock over a smart lock for this gate?
An exposed external gate is the one place a mechanical digital lock beats a smart lock almost every time: no battery to die in the weather, no electronics to corrode, no app dependency - just a coated metal mechanism that keeps working. The honest trade is one shared code and no audit trail. Both sides of the argument: why mech-digi dominates on gates and Chapter 16 - mechanical vs smart.
An exposed external gate is the one place a mechanical digital lock beats a smart lock almost every time: no battery to die in the weather, no electronics to corrode, no app dependency - just a coated metal mechanism that keeps working. The honest trade is one shared code and no audit trail. Both sides of the argument: why mech-digi dominates on gates and Chapter 16 - mechanical vs smart.
Related Products, Guides and Chapters
- Borg BL3430DKO MG Pro ECP - this lock plus a euro cylinder key override with code lockout.
- Borg BL3430GATE - the standard marine grade, tumbler code change version.
- Borg BL3400 MG Pro ECP - single-sided sibling with free inside egress.
- Borg BL4441 MG Pro ECP - the back-to-back MG Pro ECP lock for timber gates.
- All digital mechanical locks - the full battery-free range.
- Buyer's Guide Chapter 16 - Mechanical Digital Locks - the chapter-level gate treatment.
- MG Pro and ECP explained - decoding Borg's suffixes.
- Why double-sided locks are a smart choice for gates.
What's in the Box - Borg BL3430 MG Pro ECP
- Borg 3000 Series lock x1 (back-to-back keypad units and latch assembly)
- Easicode Pro code change key x1
- Front collars x2
- Fixing sleeves x2
- Through-bolt fixing screws x2
- Latch bracket assembly x1
- Coding tumblers x4
- Hex key x1 (latch projection adjustment)
The Easicode Pro parts set for the 3000 series gate locks.
Note: latch extensions, the round post kit, spare fixing pack and spare Easicode change key are not included and are listed under Accessories and Spare Parts on the Description tab.
Borg BL3430 MG Pro ECP - Real Installations
Installed by Terry's on the Gold Coast, QLD - the BL3430 MG Pro ECP mounted with the forend fixing system, keypads on both faces of the gate so entry and exit are code-controlled, in the MG Pro black marine grade coating.
Borg BL3430 MG Pro ECP - Dimensions
Perspective view - keypad and lever body dimensions, fixing hole centres, and the 65-80mm adjustable latch projection.
Front elevation - 105mm and 90mm keypad dimensions, with the 65-80mm adjustable latch projection.
Back-to-back side profile - the paired keypad units, showing the 176mm and 120mm dimensions.
Forend fixation system - through bolts pass through the gate post and secure the lock unit firmly. Standard fixings suit 30-60mm square posts; latch projection adjusts 65-80mm.
Borg 3400 ECP Series - Product Leaflet
Borg 3400 ECP Series leaflet - page 1
Borg 3400 ECP Series leaflet - page 2
Borg 3400 ECP Series leaflet - page 3
Borg 3400 ECP Series leaflet - page 4
The complete leaflet is also available as a download: Borg 3400 ECP Series Leaflet (PDF).
PDF Files - Borg BL3430 MG Pro ECP
Borg 3400 ECP Series Leaflet (PDF)
The ECP series spec sheet - features, specification, model variations and the dimensioned drawings for the BL3400 / BL3430 Easicode Pro gate locks.
The ECP series spec sheet - features, specification, model variations and the dimensioned drawings for the BL3400 / BL3430 Easicode Pro gate locks.
Borg BL3100 / BL3400 Series Instructions (PDF)
Parts list, establishing the hand of the gate, latch projection and position adjustment, and the code changing guide for the gate lock series.
Parts list, establishing the hand of the gate, latch projection and position adjustment, and the code changing guide for the gate lock series.
Borg Lock Servicing Guide (PDF)
Borg's maintenance and servicing schedule - the monthly lubrication and annual service routine that keeps the corrosion warranty conditions met.
Borg's maintenance and servicing schedule - the monthly lubrication and annual service routine that keeps the corrosion warranty conditions met.
Borg Locks Warranty
Borg products sold in Australia are covered against mechanical defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service. Warranty claims are handled by Terry's Tradies Pty Ltd and its associated websites, trading names, and subsidiaries.
Warranty Summary
What the Warranty Covers
- Mechanical defects in materials and workmanship
- Defects arising under normal use and service conditions
- Repair or replacement of defective units at the discretion of the Australian distributor (LSC)
What the Warranty Does Not Cover
- Damage arising from misuse, vandalism, or abuse
- Damage resulting from improper installation
- Locks that have been dismantled - dismantling invalidates the warranty
- Normal wear and tear
- Cosmetic damage not affecting function
How to Make a Claim
For full returns and warranty claim procedures, visit our Returns & Warranty page - this is kept up to date and is the authoritative reference for current claim steps.
- Contact Terry's Tradies Pty Ltd first if you purchased through us or one of its associated trading names - we will assess the issue and manage the warranty process with LSC on your behalf. You do not need to contact LSC or Borg Locks UK directly.
- Have your proof of purchase ready (receipt or order confirmation).
- Warranty claims for Borg products in Australia are processed through LSC, the authorised Australian importer and distributor. Where an item is returned to LSC, freight charges must be prepaid and the item returned within the warranty period.
- If LSC finds the returned item to be defective, it will be repaired or replaced, and a detailed assessment report is provided to the customer after examination.
Australian Consumer Law
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. The Borg manufacturer warranty above operates alongside - and does not limit - these statutory rights.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. The Borg manufacturer warranty above operates alongside - and does not limit - these statutory rights.
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