Borg Mechanical Digital BL5000SC - Lever/Lever - Euro Mortice Lock - Key Lockout - Satin Chrome
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The Borg BL5000SC is a fully mechanical digital lever lock built around a 60mm backset euro profile mortice lockcase rather than the tubular latch used elsewhere in the BL5000 series. The external lever is clutched and requires a code to open; the inside lever is always free to turn for immediate exit without a code. This is a single-sided lock - one keypad outside, one free lever inside - not a back-to-back configuration.
The euro mortice lockcase carries a standard euro cylinder hole, so a separately sourced euro cylinder can be fitted for key lockout operation: turn the key and the door is deadlocked with the outside keypad taken out of service entirely - code entry will not open the door until the cylinder is unlocked. That makes this the model for spaces that run on a code all day but must be key-secured after hours. It is fire rated to AS 1905.1-2005 (up to 4 hours, doorset dependent), fully mechanical with no batteries, and suits doors 35mm to 54mm thick. Code changes use the traditional tumbler bench method - honest detail on what that involves is below.
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The BL5000SC uses a 60mm backset euro profile mortice lockcase (85mm centres, 22mm bolt throw, saw-protected deadbolt) morticed into the door edge - the same format as our wider mortice lock range, not a tubular latch. The euro profile hole accommodates a separately sourced cylinder for key lockout, and lets the lock join an existing euro-keyed property system. Full case drawings are in the Dimensions section.
Fit a euro profile cylinder into the lockcase and the key becomes an off switch for the keypad: locked by key, the door is deadlocked and code entry will not open it - ideal for securing an office, amenity block, or common room after hours without touching the code. The door can still be opened from inside (inside lever always free). Note this is lockout, not key entry: the key cannot be used to unlock and walk in. The cylinder is not supplied - a standard 60mm (30/30) euro profile cylinder suits most doors; browse euro cylinders and barrels or ask Terry to key one to your property. Without a cylinder fitted, the lock simply runs as a code-only unit.
The inside lever is always free to turn - anyone inside can exit immediately without a code, which is the behaviour exit paths expect. This is a key difference from the back-to-back BL5050SC, which requires the code from both sides. Exit path logic is unpacked in our commercial guide.
Successfully tested up to 4 hours (depending on doorset) on fire door assemblies in accordance with AS 1905.1-2005 Fire Resistant Doorsets. Browse the fire door rated range, or start with our guide to fire door types and AS 1905.1 certification. If key lockout will be used on an egress-route fire door, read the compliance note in Additional Information first.
This is a non-ECP model: changing the PIN means taking the outside keypad off the door and working on a bench. Remove the 4 red screws, lift the cover plate carefully (springs are attached), hold the C tumbler depressed throughout, then reposition the red (coded) and blue (uncoded) tumblers with the supplied tweezers. It is a fiddly 20-40 minute job the first time and unforgiving of dropped springs - our bench method walkthrough and its list of traps are worth reading before you start. If codes will change often, an Easicode Pro model changes codes on the door in 10 seconds - see the range table below.
After entering the correct code and rotating the outside lever, press F to hold the lock in free passage - the outside lever stays free-turning without code entry, useful for open hours and busy periods. To return to locked: rotate the lever and press C until an audible click is heard. The function can be permanently deactivated with the included plug. Where free passage belongs (and where it does not) is covered in passage mode vs holdback mode.
Entirely mechanical. No power source, no wiring, no flat-battery lockouts, and no battery maintenance at any point. How a purely mechanical keypad works is explained in our category explainer.
For heavy duty consider the Lockwood 3572DX, Borg BL7701, or Carbine CDL7200.
Accepts one active PIN code at a time - everyone shares the same code, with no audit trail. That is normal for the category; the honest trade-off against smart locks is laid out in our limitations rundown.
Key Features
- Clutching outside lever keypad - the lever spins freely without engaging the lock until the correct code is entered, so force on the handle cannot be transferred to the bolt.
- Inside lever always free to turn - no code required to exit; immediate inside egress.
- 60mm backset euro profile mortice lockcase - 85mm centres, 22mm bolt throw, saw-protected deadbolt, morticed into the door edge.
- Key lockout function via euro cylinder (not supplied) - the key deadlocks the door and takes the keypad out of service for after-hours security.
- 2,048 possible non-sequential code combinations; code length adjustable from 3 to 7 digits using the supplied spare tumblers.
- Tumbler code system - lock removal and a bench required to change the code (see the honest walkthrough above).
- Optional free passage function (F button) - permanently deactivatable with the included plug.
- Fire rated to AS 1905.1-2005 (up to 4 hours depending on doorset).
- Fully mechanical - no batteries, no wiring, no power source.
- Soft grip rubber insert lever handles both sides.
- Clutch protection on the outside lever.
- 8mm square drive spindle - compatible with most leading lock brands' euro cases.
- Satin chrome finish - suited to internal applications.
- Door thickness 35mm to 54mm (standard fixings).
- Reversible on site for left or right hand doors - no handing to specify at order.
Access Methods
App / Bluetooth
What's in the Box
- Borg BL5000SC outside keypad and lever assembly (satin chrome)
- Inside lever handle assembly (satin chrome; always free to turn)
- 60mm backset euro profile mortice lockcase (85mm centres; 22mm bolt throw)
- Euro profile strike plate and keep
- Euro escutcheon (for the euro cylinder hole on the outside)
- 2 x spindles (80mm and 90mm)
- M4 fixing screws (40mm, 50mm, and 60mm lengths)
- 4 x 16mm screws
- 2 x coded tumblers (red - spare)
- 2 x non-coded tumblers (blue - spare)
- Tweezers (for code change)
- Hex wrench (Allen key)
- Handle screw rubber grommet
- Euro cylinder not included - source separately if the key lockout function is required.
Suitable Uses
- Internal office, storeroom, and common area doors requiring keypad access from outside with free inside egress
- Applications where a euro mortice lockcase is specified, or preferred over a tubular latch for its deadlocking bolt - our bolt throw explainer covers why that matters
- Office, commercial, strata, and amenity doors where the space must be key-lockable after hours without changing the keypad code
- Fire-rated internal door assemblies requiring single-sided code access in a mortice format
- Properties running a euro cylinder master key system, where the lockout cylinder can be keyed into the existing suite
Available Finish Options
Satin Chrome
(This Product)
STK BL5000SC
Single finish listing. Satin chrome is an internal-use grade - for coastal or exposed external doors, the marine grade models in the range table below are the correct picks.
Borg BL5000 Family - Where This Model Sits
The deciding columns: locking device (mortice case vs tubular latch), inside face (free lever vs second keypad), code change method, and what the key does - lockout here, entry override elsewhere.
Accessories and Spare Parts
Format-honest list: the 5000-series tubular latches and Lockwood adaptor kits do not apply to this euro mortice model, so they are deliberately not shown. Spare coded and uncoded tumblers ship in the box; extra tumblers and change spares are covered in the spares section of our code changing guide.
Need the euro cylinder for the lockout function? Browse euro cylinders and barrels, or have Terry key one to your existing property suite before you order.
Full Specifications
Dimensions
Frequently Asked Questions
No - the BL5000SC is single-sided: one keypad outside, one free lever inside, so anyone inside exits without a code. If you need code entry from both sides of the same euro mortice platform, that is the BL5050SC back-to-back twin - just be aware a back-to-back lock requires the code to exit, which rules it out where free egress is required.
The mortice case has a standard euro cylinder hole. Fit a cylinder, turn the key, and the deadbolt throws: the door is deadlocked and the outside keypad is out of service - the correct code will not open it. The inside lever still opens the door at any time. Unlock the cylinder and the keypad is back in business. It is an off switch for code access, not a way in: the key never bypasses the keypad for entry. Without a cylinder fitted, the lock simply works as a code-only unit.
A standard euro profile cylinder in the correct length for your door - 60mm total (30/30) suits most doors in this lock's 35-54mm range. Any reputable brand in the right size works; browse euro cylinders and barrels, and talk to Terry if you want it keyed alike with other locks on the property or folded into a master key system.
The locking device. The BL5001 drives a 60mm tubular latch and has no key function at all; the BL5000SC drives a euro mortice lockcase with a saw-protected 22mm deadbolt and the key lockout capability. Same keypad, same free inside lever, same bench code change. Choose the BL5000SC where a mortice lockcase is specified, where a deadlocking bolt matters (see why bolt throw matters), or where after-hours key lockout is wanted; choose the BL5001 where a simple latch does the job.
On the bench: remove the outside keypad from the door (4 red screws), lift the cover plate carefully - springs are attached - hold the C tumbler depressed the whole time, and reposition the red (coded) and blue (uncoded) tumblers with the supplied tweezers. All square cut-outs face outward; coloured marks face upward. Test the new code at least five times before reinstalling, with the door open. Codes are any-order, and the spare tumblers let you run anywhere from 3 to 7 digits. The full illustrated procedure - and the classic mistakes - are in our bench method guide.
Additional Information
Have the cylinder fitted by a locksmith who can confirm the correct length for your door, key it appropriately, and optionally integrate it into your existing master keying system. Keep physical key access restricted to authorised persons - the lockout key controls whether the whole keypad works. If a lockout key is lost, replace or re-pin the cylinder to maintain security integrity.
The lockcase requires a mortice pocket cut into the door edge (168mm case, 88mm deep at the 60mm backset), with the 240mm faceplate recessed flush. This is a more involved job than a tubular latch bore and typically needs a router or specialist drill guide - verify the door construction suits morticing before specifying. Not confident? Our advice and installation service covers the Gold Coast.
The tumbler code can be set on or off the door - so set and verify it on the bench before the keypad ever goes on. You confirm the code works, practise the tumbler procedure once while the stakes are low, and avoid pulling a freshly fitted keypad for its first change. The five-times test rule from our code changing guide applies on the bench too.
Units arrive set for right-hand doors and reverse on site: remove the rubber grommet at the base of the handle, back out the grub screw with the included hex wrench, lift the handle, rotate 180 degrees, refit and retighten - then repeat for the inside handle. Handing is read from the outside of the door: hinges on the right means right hand.
The free inside lever supports egress requirements, but if a cylinder is fitted, deadlocking the door from outside is a compliance question in its own right on an egress-route fire door - confirm with your fire door certifier or building surveyor before specifying key lockout for that application. Background reading: apartment fire door compliance and, before anyone drills an older door, the asbestos warning.
All 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. 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 - doing so will invalidate the warranty.
Borg BL5000SC - Full FAQ
Codes and the Bench Method
How long does a code change really take?
Plan for 20 to 40 minutes the first time, including removing and refitting the keypad; experienced hands do it in 10-15. It is not hard, but it is fiddly - springs under the cover plate, small tumblers, and a C tumbler that must stay depressed throughout. The realistic times for every brand and method are compared in our code changing guide. If your site changes codes at every tenancy or staffing change, an Easicode Pro model (on-door, about 10 seconds) will pay for itself - see the range table on the main tab.
What are the classic bench-method mistakes?
Letting the C tumbler pop up mid-job, losing a cover plate spring, refitting tumblers with the square cut-outs facing the wrong way, and closing the door before testing. Work over a tray, keep the coloured marks facing up and cut-outs outward, and test the new code at least five times with the door open before you call it done. Our bench traps list collects the lot, and know the current code first is rule one.
Does the code have to be entered in order?
No - codes are any-order. If the code is 258, then 852 also opens the lock. Each button is used once per code, which is why the honest combination count is 2,048 rather than the inflated figures sequential keypads quote. The mechanics are explained in our any-order codes explainer.
What if the code is forgotten?
The lock is recoverable: with the keypad off the door, the set code can be read directly from the tumbler positions under the cover plate - the red coded tumblers are the code. The full procedure is in the Non-ECP User Manual (PDF Files tab), or Terry can do it. No code, no drama - just bench time.
Key Lockout and Cylinders
Can the key be used to open the door if the code is forgotten?
No - this is the most common misunderstanding about this model. The cylinder deadlocks the door and disables the keypad; it never unlocks past the keypad for entry. Key lockout and key entry override are opposite functions. If a keyed way IN is the requirement, the BL5701 (in-lever cylinder) or heavy duty BL7701 (SFIC, master-key friendly) are the right locks. Our commercial guide covers when key override is worth specifying.
Can the lockout cylinder join our master key system?
Yes - that is one of the format's quiet strengths. Any standard euro profile cylinder fits, so a locksmith can key the lockout into an existing suite: cleaners or managers carry one key that locks down every coded door on the property after hours. Terry can supply and key cylinders to suit - start at cylinders and barrels.
Euro Mortice Format and Installation
Why choose a mortice case over a tubular latch?
Three reasons: the architectural spec may simply require it; the mortice case carries a saw-protected 22mm deadbolt rather than a spring latch (see what bolt throw buys you); and the euro cylinder hole is what makes key lockout possible at all. The trade-off is the more involved mortice installation. The latch-vs-bolt decision across the whole category is worked through in our latch vs bolt guide.
Can I install it myself?
The through-door keypad fixing is straightforward, but the mortice pocket (168mm case, 88mm deep, flush 240mm faceplate) is carpentry - a router or drill guide job, not a spade bit job. If the door already has a euro mortice case at 60mm backset and 85mm centres, this can be a near drop-in swap; the 8mm square spindle drive matches most leading brands' cases. On a fire door, stop and read the fire notes first. Our advice and installation service is the easy path.
Does it matter which way my door opens?
No - the handing reverses on site in a few minutes with the included hex wrench (procedure in Additional Information). You do not need to specify handing at order.
Fire and Compliance
Is this lock fire rated - and does key lockout complicate that?
The lock is fire rated to AS 1905.1-2005 (up to 4 hours, doorset dependent), and the free inside lever supports egress. The complication is the lockout itself: deadlocking an egress-route fire door from outside is a question for your certifier, because compliance depends on the occupancy and the direction of escape. Fit-out background: fire door types and AS 1905.1 and apartment fire door compliance.
Suitability and Alternatives
Can I use it on an external or coastal door?
Satin chrome is an internal-use grade - it is not built for salt air or driving rain. For an external or coastal door, step to the marine grade side of the range: the BL5001MGPROECP carries 316 stainless internals and 1,000 hour salt spray testing. The environment grading ladder is explained in our environment grades guide and Borg's own tiers in MG Pro explained.
How does it compare with a Lockwood DX mortice keypad?
The Lockwood 3572DX is the other mortice-format mechanical keypad in our range - heavier institutional pedigree and higher duty, at a higher price and without this model's euro key lockout. For a light-medium internal door where after-hours key lockdown matters, the BL5000SC is the neater fit; for a hard-worked commercial entrance, the Lockwood earns its premium. The three-brand picture is in Lockwood vs Borg vs Carbine and at chapter level in Buyer's Guide Chapter 16.
Why battery-free instead of a smart lock?
No flat batteries, no app, no electronics to fail, nothing for an outage to affect - at the cost of one shared code and no audit trail. For internal common doors that just need reliable coded access plus a key lockdown, the mechanical trade usually wins; the realities of electronic locks makes the case honestly, Chapter 16 covers the category, and Borg's battery-free brand story is in Chapter 10.
Servicing
What ongoing servicing does it need?
Internal doors are easy on it: an annual silicon-spray wipe-down and function check, gasket renewal whenever the keypad comes off, and a squirt through the button holes at the annual service. Keypads, gaskets, scar plates, and the F tumbler are all separately orderable (Accessories table, main tab). The full schedule is in the Borg Servicing Guide (PDF Files tab).
Back-to-back twin: BL5050SC - Tubular latch sibling: BL5001 - Key entry: BL5701 - Marine ECP: BL5001MGPROECP - Heavy duty: BL7701
Guides: Changing Codes - What Is Bolt Throw - Latch vs Bolt - Lockwood vs Borg vs Carbine - Buyer's Guide Ch 16
What's In The Box - Borg BL5000SC
- Borg BL5000SC outside keypad and lever assembly (satin chrome)
- Inside lever handle assembly (satin chrome; always free to turn, no code required)
- 60mm backset euro profile mortice lockcase (85mm centres; 22mm bolt throw)
- Euro profile strike plate and keep
- Euro escutcheon (for the euro cylinder hole)
- 2 x spindles (80mm and 90mm)
- M4 fixing screws (40mm, 50mm, and 60mm lengths)
- 4 x 16mm screws
- 2 x coded tumblers (red - spare)
- 2 x non-coded tumblers (blue - spare)
- Tweezers (for code change)
- Hex wrench (Allen key)
- Handle screw rubber grommet
Borg BL5000SC - Dimensions
The keypad and handle drawings cover the door-face hardware; the PR78560SS drawing covers the mortice pocket and faceplate prep. Work from the mortice drawing for the door edge and the keypad drawings for the through-door fixings.
Borg BL5000 Series - Product Brochure
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
- 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.
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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