Borg BL5001MGPROECP Marine Grade Pro Mechanical Digital Lock - Lever/Lever - Easicode Pro - Black
At A Glance
At A Glance
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PIN CodeThe Borg BL5001MGPROECP (BL5001 MG Pro ECP) is a fully mechanical digital lever lock from Borg's BL5000 series, which Borg makes for medium to heavy duty doors. It pairs Marine Grade Pro construction - 316 stainless steel internal components under the black MG Pro 2 coating, salt spray tested to 1,000 hours - with Easicode Pro (ECP) on-door code change. The outside lever is clutched, turning freely without drawing the latch until the correct code is entered, while the inside lever is always free to turn for immediate exit.
It is the coastal pick of the BL5000 range for beachside homes, exposed doors, gates and marine sites. It is cycle tested to 100,000 operations, and the code changes on the door in about 10 seconds with the change key - no lock removal. An optional free passage function lets the outside lever open the door without a code during busy periods, and doors from 35mm to 80mm thick are accepted. It is not fire tested, so it is not for fire doors - the BL5001 is. There are no batteries or wiring of any kind - our mechanical digital lock explainer shows how the coding chamber works.
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).
Not Fire Tested - Not for Fire Doors
The BL5001MGPROECP has not been fire tested, so it is not for fire door assemblies. Its On The Bench sibling, the BL5001, and its finish variants - including the Black Marine Grade Pro BL5001MGPRO - have been successfully tested up to 4 hours (depending on the type of doorset) on fire door assemblies in accordance with AS 1905.1-2005, Part 1: Fire Resistant Doorsets. For a fire door, choose the BL5001, or browse our fire door rated lock range.
The BL5001MGPROECP has not been fire tested, so it is not for fire door assemblies. Its On The Bench sibling, the BL5001, and its finish variants - including the Black Marine Grade Pro BL5001MGPRO - have been successfully tested up to 4 hours (depending on the type of doorset) on fire door assemblies in accordance with AS 1905.1-2005, Part 1: Fire Resistant Doorsets. For a fire door, choose the BL5001, or browse our fire door rated lock range.
Marine Grade Pro - 316 Stainless Steel - 1,000 Hour Salt Spray Tested
316 stainless steel internal components under the MG Pro 2 black marine grade coating, salt spray tested to 1,000 continuous hours - a laboratory cabinet result (the finish held up that long in continuous salt fog), not a promise of service life on the coast. Built for coastal, beachside and marine environments where standard finishes corrode early - see the salt spray hours comparison and our honest brand-by-brand corrosion comparison.
316 stainless steel internal components under the MG Pro 2 black marine grade coating, salt spray tested to 1,000 continuous hours - a laboratory cabinet result (the finish held up that long in continuous salt fog), not a promise of service life on the coast. Built for coastal, beachside and marine environments where standard finishes corrode early - see the salt spray hours comparison and our honest brand-by-brand corrosion comparison.
Corrosion Resistance Warranted - 12 Months
Borg warrants corrosion resistance for 12 months from date of sale under specified conditions - the routine in the maintenance notes keeps those conditions met; see the warranty details.
Borg warrants corrosion resistance for 12 months from date of sale under specified conditions - the routine in the maintenance notes keeps those conditions met; see the warranty details.
Easicode Pro - Change the Code on the Door
With Easicode Pro (ECP) the lock stays on the door - Borg puts the change at about 10 seconds. With the door open, enter the current code, put the change key over the code change button, turn it 90 degrees clockwise and hold it in, press C, then enter the new code twice. Release the key, turn it back and remove it, then press C or turn the lever to set the new code - and test it five times before the door closes. The change key is in the box (a spare is the BL5000ECPCK), and so is the code change deactivation plug, which stops anyone re-coding the keypad on the door once your code is set. Step by step in how the Borg on-door change works and the 5000 series in action. Never force the change key - here is why.
With Easicode Pro (ECP) the lock stays on the door - Borg puts the change at about 10 seconds. With the door open, enter the current code, put the change key over the code change button, turn it 90 degrees clockwise and hold it in, press C, then enter the new code twice. Release the key, turn it back and remove it, then press C or turn the lever to set the new code - and test it five times before the door closes. The change key is in the box (a spare is the BL5000ECPCK), and so is the code change deactivation plug, which stops anyone re-coding the keypad on the door once your code is set. Step by step in how the Borg on-door change works and the 5000 series in action. Never force the change key - here is why.
Free Passage - the F Button
Enter the code, turn the lever and press F: the outside lever stays free turning and withdraws the latch, so the door opens without a code - handy for busy periods. To lock it again, turn the lever and press C; you will hear a click as the coding chamber resets. If you never want the function, the free passage deactivation plug in the box fits into the F slot on the back of the keypad and switches it off until the keypad is taken off the door. Passage mode explained and free passage on commercial doors.
Enter the code, turn the lever and press F: the outside lever stays free turning and withdraws the latch, so the door opens without a code - handy for busy periods. To lock it again, turn the lever and press C; you will hear a click as the coding chamber resets. If you never want the function, the free passage deactivation plug in the box fits into the F slot on the back of the keypad and switches it off until the keypad is taken off the door. Passage mode explained and free passage on commercial doors.
Free Egress - No Code Needed to Exit
The inside lever is always free to turn - anyone inside can exit immediately without a code, which is the behaviour exit paths and most compliance scenarios expect. This is a key difference from the back-to-back BL5051MGPROECP, which requires the code from both sides - so it is not for fire doors, emergency exit or fire egress doors. Our commercial guide covers exit path requirements in detail.
The inside lever is always free to turn - anyone inside can exit immediately without a code, which is the behaviour exit paths and most compliance scenarios expect. This is a key difference from the back-to-back BL5051MGPROECP, which requires the code from both sides - so it is not for fire doors, emergency exit or fire egress doors. Our commercial guide covers exit path requirements in detail.
Fully Mechanical - No Batteries Required
Entirely mechanical. No power source, no wiring, no flat-battery lockouts and nothing electronic to fail in salt air. How a purely mechanical keypad works is explained in our category explainer.
Entirely mechanical. No power source, no wiring, no flat-battery lockouts and nothing electronic to fail in salt air. How a purely mechanical keypad works is explained in our category explainer.
Designed for medium to heavy usage areas
Coastal homes, external doors and gates, strata and commercial common doors. Borg makes the BL5000 series for medium to heavy duty doors, with a strengthened clutch and coding chamber, and cycle tests it to 100,000 operations.
Coastal homes, external doors and gates, strata and commercial common doors. Borg makes the BL5000 series for medium to heavy duty doors, with a strengthened clutch and coding chamber, and cycle tests it to 100,000 operations.
Not recommended for extremely high traffic without a servicing schedule
For the heaviest commercial traffic consider the Lockwood 3572DX, Borg BL7701, or Carbine CDL7200LL-HD - our heavy duty guide explains what separates them.
For the heaviest commercial traffic consider the Lockwood 3572DX, Borg BL7701, or Carbine CDL7200LL-HD - our heavy duty guide explains what separates them.
Single PIN Code Only
Accepts one active PIN code at a time - everyone shares the same code, and there is no audit trail. This is normal for the category; if you need individual user codes or access records, a smart lock is the right tool instead. Our honest limitations rundown covers the trade-off.
Accepts one active PIN code at a time - everyone shares the same code, and there is no audit trail. This is normal for the category; if you need individual user codes or access records, a smart lock is the right tool instead. Our honest limitations rundown covers the trade-off.
Key Features
- Medium-heavy duty BL5000 series - strengthened clutch and coding chamber design; cycle tested to 100,000 operations.
- Clutching external lever - free-turning until the correct code is entered, so force on the lever cannot be transferred to the latch; inside lever always free for immediate exit.
- Easicode Pro (ECP) on-door code change - about 10 seconds with the included change key, no lock removal; includes a code change deactivation plug for sites that want the code locked down.
- Marine Grade Pro (MG Pro 2) black external coating over 316 stainless steel internal components.
- 1,000 hour continuous salt spray tested; corrosion resistance warranted 12 months.
- Not fire tested - not for fire door assemblies; the BL5001 is tested to AS 1905.1-2005.
- Fully mechanical - no batteries, no wiring, no power source.
- Over 1,000 non-sequential code combinations (Borg BL5000 MG Pro ECP brochure) - digits can be entered in any order, so 1234 also opens on 4321.
- Optional free passage function via the F button - the included deactivation plug switches it off until the keypad comes off the door.
- Soft grip round-bar lever handles on both sides.
- 60mm heavy duty stainless steel tubular latch included (70mm latch available separately - see Accessories below).
- Door thickness 35mm to 80mm.
- Reversible on site for left or right hand doors - no need to specify handing at order.
- Suitable for coastal and sheltered external applications.
Access Methods
This is a mechanical digital lock: the outside keypad is the only way in, and the inside lever is always free for exit. There is no app, fob, card or key override on this model - for a keyed way in, see the BL5701 or the heavy duty BL7701 in the range table below.
What's in the Box
- Borg BL5001 MG Pro ECP external keypad and lever assembly (black MG Pro 2)
- Inside lever handle assembly (black MG Pro 2)
- 60mm heavy duty stainless steel tubular latch
- Strike plate and box keep
- 2 x spindles (80mm and 90mm)
- M4 fixing screws (40mm, 50mm, and 60mm lengths)
- 4 x 16mm screws
- Easicode Pro code change key
- Code change deactivation plug (optional use)
- Free passage deactivation plug (optional use)
- Hex wrench (Allen key)
- Handle screw rubber grommet
Suitable Uses
- External and coastal doors where marine grade construction and on-door code management are both required - see the full digital mechanical lock range
- External gates and access doors in beachside and marine environments
- Commercial and strata common area doors where frequent code changes are part of the management routine - the ECP system makes each change a 10 second job
- Regular front doors with one side facing the weather, and any medium to heavy usage door where a battery-free, mechanical solution is preferred
- Lever-handle applications where reduced grip force matters - note this model is not AS 1428.1 certified; for a certified accessible lever see the BL5401 DDA models in the range table below
Available Finish Options
Black MG Pro
(This Product)
STK BL5001MGPROECP
Finish selection does not affect functionality, compliance, or performance. The MG Pro 2 black coating is part of this model's marine grade specification. Other finishes are on the BL5001, which changes its code On The Bench - see the range table below.
Borg BL5000 Family - Where This Model Sits
Seven mechanically distinct locks share the BL5000 platform DNA. The columns that decide the choice: code change method, weather grade, key override, and whether the inside face is a free lever or a second keypad.
Accessories and Spare Parts - BL5000 Series
The BL5000 platform has one of the deepest spare parts ecosystems in the mechanical digital world - latches, handles, plates, gaskets, springs, a spare change key and retrofit adaptor kits are all separately orderable. It is a big part of why this range outlasts hardware store imitations.
Not sure which part suits your unit or door? We can confirm the right item code before you order - it is quicker than a return.
Full Specifications
Dimensions
The table uses Borg's orthographic drawings. Borg's isometric drawing of the same BL5000 body rounds a little differently (178mm height, with the lever marked at 129.4mm and 72mm) - both are shown full size in the Dimensions tab.
Outside keypad (orthographic) - 177mm H x 48mm W x 26mm D; the drawing also marks the lever at 115mm and 89mm
Inside handle (orthographic) - 177mm H x 48mm W x 18mm D; the drawing also marks the lever at 115mm and 70mm
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I change the PIN code?
With the door open, enter the current code. Put the change key over the code change button, turn it 90 degrees clockwise and hold it in, press C to clear, then enter your new code twice. Release the key, turn it back and remove it, then press C or turn the lever to set the new code - and test it at least five times before the door closes. Codes are any-order: if the code is 1234, then 4321 and 3214 also open the lock. Photos and video are in our Borg ECP code change guide, and why testing five times matters.
With the door open, enter the current code. Put the change key over the code change button, turn it 90 degrees clockwise and hold it in, press C to clear, then enter your new code twice. Release the key, turn it back and remove it, then press C or turn the lever to set the new code - and test it at least five times before the door closes. Codes are any-order: if the code is 1234, then 4321 and 3214 also open the lock. Photos and video are in our Borg ECP code change guide, and why testing five times matters.
What is the difference between the BL5001MGPROECP and the BL5001?
Three things: code change method, weather grade and fire testing. This lock changes its code on the door with Easicode Pro, carries the full MG Pro marine build (316 stainless internals, 1,000 hour salt spray) and takes doors up to 80mm, but it is not fire tested. The standard BL5001 changes its code On The Bench - the lock comes off the door - takes doors to 54mm, and is fire tested to AS 1905.1-2005 in every finish. Its BL5001MGPRO black variant matches this lock's marine build but keeps the On The Bench code change. If codes will change more than once or twice a year, the ECP model pays for itself in saved labour - our MG Pro and ECP explainer breaks down both terms.
Three things: code change method, weather grade and fire testing. This lock changes its code on the door with Easicode Pro, carries the full MG Pro marine build (316 stainless internals, 1,000 hour salt spray) and takes doors up to 80mm, but it is not fire tested. The standard BL5001 changes its code On The Bench - the lock comes off the door - takes doors to 54mm, and is fire tested to AS 1905.1-2005 in every finish. Its BL5001MGPRO black variant matches this lock's marine build but keeps the On The Bench code change. If codes will change more than once or twice a year, the ECP model pays for itself in saved labour - our MG Pro and ECP explainer breaks down both terms.
Do I need the code to get out?
No. The inside lever is always free to turn - anyone inside exits immediately, with no code and no key. Only entry from the outside is code-controlled. If you need code control on both faces of the door (a shared gate between properties, for example), that is what the back-to-back BL5051MGPROECP is for - just be aware a back-to-back lock is not for fire doors, emergency exit or fire egress doors.
No. The inside lever is always free to turn - anyone inside exits immediately, with no code and no key. Only entry from the outside is code-controlled. If you need code control on both faces of the door (a shared gate between properties, for example), that is what the back-to-back BL5051MGPROECP is for - just be aware a back-to-back lock is not for fire doors, emergency exit or fire egress doors.
Is there a key override if the code is forgotten?
No - no BL5001 variant has a cylinder. Recovery is mechanical instead: with the lock off the door, the portholes on the back of the keypad show which buttons are coded (the steps are on the last page of the ECP User Manual under PDF Downloads), or we can do it for you. If a keyed bypass is a requirement, the BL5701 adds an in-lever cylinder to the same free-egress ECP formula, and the heavy duty BL7701 takes a small format interchangeable core for master key systems.
No - no BL5001 variant has a cylinder. Recovery is mechanical instead: with the lock off the door, the portholes on the back of the keypad show which buttons are coded (the steps are on the last page of the ECP User Manual under PDF Downloads), or we can do it for you. If a keyed bypass is a requirement, the BL5701 adds an in-lever cylinder to the same free-egress ECP formula, and the heavy duty BL7701 takes a small format interchangeable core for master key systems.
Will it survive my beachfront property?
This is the model built for exactly that. The MG Pro 2 coating and 316 stainless internals are salt spray tested for 1,000 continuous hours - the top tier of Borg's corrosion grades. Two honest conditions: keep up the simple monthly wipe-and-lubricant routine (see Additional Information), and understand that nothing is corrosion-proof forever within metres of breaking surf - which is why Borg backs the finish with a 12 month corrosion warranty rather than vague claims. Our salt spray explainer puts the 1,000 hour figure in context.
This is the model built for exactly that. The MG Pro 2 coating and 316 stainless internals are salt spray tested for 1,000 continuous hours - the top tier of Borg's corrosion grades. Two honest conditions: keep up the simple monthly wipe-and-lubricant routine (see Additional Information), and understand that nothing is corrosion-proof forever within metres of breaking surf - which is why Borg backs the finish with a 12 month corrosion warranty rather than vague claims. Our salt spray explainer puts the 1,000 hour figure in context.
Additional Information
Maintenance:
Monthly: wipe the keypad, both levers and the exposed latch with a light spray of silicon-based lubricant (such as GT85) and remove the excess with a soft cloth. Do not use oil-based lubricants such as WD-40 - they attract dirt and wear down internal parts over time. Annually: remove the lock from the door, spray the inside through the code piece holes on the reverse of the keypad with silicon-based lubricant, spray all fixings, accessories and the latch with silicon-based lubricant, then press each button and operate both levers several times to confirm smooth operation. The MG Pro coating resists salt attack; it does not exempt the lock from this care. Full steps are in the Borg Lock Servicing Guide (PDF), and keeping to this routine keeps the corrosion warranty conditions met.
Monthly: wipe the keypad, both levers and the exposed latch with a light spray of silicon-based lubricant (such as GT85) and remove the excess with a soft cloth. Do not use oil-based lubricants such as WD-40 - they attract dirt and wear down internal parts over time. Annually: remove the lock from the door, spray the inside through the code piece holes on the reverse of the keypad with silicon-based lubricant, spray all fixings, accessories and the latch with silicon-based lubricant, then press each button and operate both levers several times to confirm smooth operation. The MG Pro coating resists salt attack; it does not exempt the lock from this care. Full steps are in the Borg Lock Servicing Guide (PDF), and keeping to this routine keeps the corrosion warranty conditions met.
Fire Doors:
This lock is not fire tested, so it is not for fire door assemblies. The BL5001 and its finish variants, including the Black Marine Grade Pro BL5001MGPRO, are tested to AS 1905.1-2005 (up to 4 hours, depending on the type of doorset) - the lock to specify for a fire door. If the door is an older apartment fire door, read our asbestos warning before anyone drills, and our apartment fire door compliance guide for the wider picture.
This lock is not fire tested, so it is not for fire door assemblies. The BL5001 and its finish variants, including the Black Marine Grade Pro BL5001MGPRO, are tested to AS 1905.1-2005 (up to 4 hours, depending on the type of doorset) - the lock to specify for a fire door. If the door is an older apartment fire door, read our asbestos warning before anyone drills, and our apartment fire door compliance guide for the wider picture.
Installing the Correct Spindle:
Two spindles are supplied (80mm and 90mm) - always use the longest that fits, with at least 15mm of blade engaged on each side. A spindle cut or chosen too short can slip out of position if the door is slammed, locking users out. The spindle blade must be angled toward the top opening edge of the door when inserted through the latch. If you are not confident with the door prep, our advice and installation service can take it from here.
Two spindles are supplied (80mm and 90mm) - always use the longest that fits, with at least 15mm of blade engaged on each side. A spindle cut or chosen too short can slip out of position if the door is slammed, locking users out. The spindle blade must be angled toward the top opening edge of the door when inserted through the latch. If you are not confident with the door prep, our advice and installation service can take it from here.
Changing the Handing:
The lock reverses on site: remove the rubber grommet on the side of the handle, back out the grub screw with the included hex wrench, rotate the handle to the other side, 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, hinges on the left means left hand. Borg's illustrated steps are in the ECP Instruction Segments (PDF Downloads).
The lock reverses on site: remove the rubber grommet on the side of the handle, back out the grub screw with the included hex wrench, rotate the handle to the other side, 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, hinges on the left means left hand. Borg's illustrated steps are in the ECP Instruction Segments (PDF Downloads).
The Deactivation Plugs:
Two small plugs in the box give site managers real control. The free passage plug goes into the F slot on the back of the keypad (dome up) and switches free passage off, for doors that must never be left openable without a code; the code change plug goes into the arrow-marked hole at the top of the keypad back and stops on-door code changes, so a keypad in a public corridor cannot be re-coded by anyone who finds a change key. Both stay in force until the keypad is taken off the door, and both are optional - fit them only if the behaviour they remove is unwanted. What MG Pro and ECP mean across the whole Borg range is decoded in our plain-language guide.
Two small plugs in the box give site managers real control. The free passage plug goes into the F slot on the back of the keypad (dome up) and switches free passage off, for doors that must never be left openable without a code; the code change plug goes into the arrow-marked hole at the top of the keypad back and stops on-door code changes, so a keypad in a public corridor cannot be re-coded by anyone who finds a change key. Both stay in force until the keypad is taken off the door, and both are optional - fit them only if the behaviour they remove is unwanted. What MG Pro and ECP mean across the whole Borg range is decoded in our plain-language guide.
Warranty
Borg Locks Warranty - 12 Months (Australia)
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. The lock must not be dismantled - doing so will invalidate the warranty. Proof of purchase required for all claims.
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. The lock must not be dismantled - doing so will invalidate the warranty. Proof of purchase required for all claims.
Purchased through Terry's Tradies Pty Ltd or one of its associated trading names? Contact us first - we will manage your warranty claim with the Australian distributor (LSC) on your behalf. This warranty operates alongside your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
Download PDF Resources
Borg BL5000 ECP User Manual and Code Change Instructions (PDF)
Borg's six-page manual for the BL5000 series Easicode Pro locks - handing, the free passage and code change deactivation plugs, spindle fitting, the on-door code change, daily use and how to find a lost code.
Borg's six-page manual for the BL5000 series Easicode Pro locks - handing, the free passage and code change deactivation plugs, spindle fitting, the on-door code change, daily use and how to find a lost code.
Borg BL5000 ECP Instruction Segments (PDF)
The same Easicode Pro instructions as six one-page segments - preparation and handing, the deactivation plugs, spindle fitting (the 15mm blade engagement rule), the code change, daily operation and identifying a lost code.
The same Easicode Pro instructions as six one-page segments - preparation and handing, the deactivation plugs, spindle fitting (the 15mm blade engagement rule), the code change, daily operation and identifying a lost code.
Borg BL5000 ECP Series Brochure (PDF)
Borg's two-page brochure for the standard (satin) BL5000 Easicode Pro round bar range, including the BL5001 ECP - features, lock options, fixings and dimensioned keypad and inside handle drawings. The marine grade finish on this lock is covered in the MG Pro ECP brochure below.
Borg's two-page brochure for the standard (satin) BL5000 Easicode Pro round bar range, including the BL5001 ECP - features, lock options, fixings and dimensioned keypad and inside handle drawings. The marine grade finish on this lock is covered in the MG Pro ECP brochure below.
Borg BL5000 MG Pro ECP Series Brochure (PDF)
Borg's two-page marine grade Easicode Pro brochure - MG Pro 2 black finish, 1,000 hour salt spray and 100,000 cycle testing, over 1,000 combinations and fixings for doors up to 85mm. It pictures the BL5200 stubby round bar and BL5700 flat bar models rather than this BL5001 listing.
Borg's two-page marine grade Easicode Pro brochure - MG Pro 2 black finish, 1,000 hour salt spray and 100,000 cycle testing, over 1,000 combinations and fixings for doors up to 85mm. It pictures the BL5200 stubby round bar and BL5700 flat bar models rather than this BL5001 listing.
Borg BL5000 Series Brochure (PDF)
The standard BL5000 series in one page - handle styles, lock options, features, finishes and dimensioned keypad and inside handle drawings. It covers the On The Bench models; this lock's Easicode Pro and marine grade figures come from the two ECP brochures above.
The standard BL5000 series in one page - handle styles, lock options, features, finishes and dimensioned keypad and inside handle drawings. It covers the On The Bench models; this lock's Easicode Pro and marine grade figures come from the two ECP brochures above.
Borg BL5001, BL5201 and BL5401 Drilling Template (PDF)
One-page drilling template named for the BL5001, BL5201 and BL5401 tubular latch locks - 159mm hole centres with 60mm or 70mm backset marks for the through-door and latch preparation.
One-page drilling template named for the BL5001, BL5201 and BL5401 tubular latch locks - 159mm hole centres with 60mm or 70mm backset marks for the through-door and latch preparation.
Borg Lock Servicing Guide (PDF)
Borg's general maintenance guide for pushbutton keypad locks - monthly silicone-based lubricant care and an annual full service. This is the routine to follow for this lock.
Borg's general maintenance guide for pushbutton keypad locks - monthly silicone-based lubricant care and an annual full service. This is the routine to follow for this lock.
Borg BL5001MGPROECP - FAQ, Setup and Owner's Guide
For the wider picture, see Buyer's Guide Chapter 16 - Choosing a Mech-Digi Lock and our MG Pro and ECP explainer.
Access and Codes
How many codes can the lock hold?
One active PIN at a time - the whole household or team shares the same code. That is inherent to how a mechanical coding chamber works, not a limitation of this particular model. When someone should no longer have access, you change the code (a 10 second ECP job on this lock) rather than deleting a user. If you need individual codes per person or an access log, that is smart lock territory - our honest limitations guide lays out the trade both ways.
One active PIN at a time - the whole household or team shares the same code. That is inherent to how a mechanical coding chamber works, not a limitation of this particular model. When someone should no longer have access, you change the code (a 10 second ECP job on this lock) rather than deleting a user. If you need individual codes per person or an access log, that is smart lock territory - our honest limitations guide lays out the trade both ways.
Does the code have to be entered in order?
No - codes are any-order. If the code is 2580, then 0852 also opens the lock. Each button is used once, which is why the combination count is stated as "over 1,000" rather than the tens of thousands a sequential keypad would claim. Press C first, then the code. The mechanics are explained in our any-order codes explainer.
No - codes are any-order. If the code is 2580, then 0852 also opens the lock. Each button is used once, which is why the combination count is stated as "over 1,000" rather than the tens of thousands a sequential keypad would claim. Press C first, then the code. The mechanics are explained in our any-order codes explainer.
How long does an ECP code change actually take?
About 10 seconds once you have done it twice, and under a minute the first time with the instructions open. Compare that with an On The Bench lock, which has to come off the door - realistically 20 to 40 minutes including removal and refit. If your site changes codes at every tenancy change, staff turnover or trade visit, the ECP premium recovers itself quickly. Times for every brand and method are compared in our code changing guide.
About 10 seconds once you have done it twice, and under a minute the first time with the instructions open. Compare that with an On The Bench lock, which has to come off the door - realistically 20 to 40 minutes including removal and refit. If your site changes codes at every tenancy change, staff turnover or trade visit, the ECP premium recovers itself quickly. Times for every brand and method are compared in our code changing guide.
What if the code change key is lost?
A spare change key is the BL5000ECPCK, and the spares section of our code changing guide covers the rest. Sites with several Borg ECP locks usually keep one change key in the office - the same key suits the 5000 series Easicode Pro locks, because the key is a tool, not a credential; the security lives in the code itself. Fit the code change deactivation plug if you want a stray key to be useless on a particular door.
A spare change key is the BL5000ECPCK, and the spares section of our code changing guide covers the rest. Sites with several Borg ECP locks usually keep one change key in the office - the same key suits the 5000 series Easicode Pro locks, because the key is a tool, not a credential; the security lives in the code itself. Fit the code change deactivation plug if you want a stray key to be useless on a particular door.
What happens if the code is forgotten?
The lock does not need replacing. With the lock off the door, turn the keypad over and press C: ten portholes on the back line up with the ten number buttons, and the red lines show which buttons are in the code. Note the code, refit the lock and change the code on the door. The steps are on the last page of the ECP User Manual in the PDF Files tab - or we can do it for you, so call before assuming the lock needs replacing.
The lock does not need replacing. With the lock off the door, turn the keypad over and press C: ten portholes on the back line up with the ten number buttons, and the red lines show which buttons are in the code. Note the code, refit the lock and change the code on the door. The steps are on the last page of the ECP User Manual in the PDF Files tab - or we can do it for you, so call before assuming the lock needs replacing.
Free Passage and Egress
What exactly does the F button do?
Enter the code, turn the lever and press F: the outside lever then stays free turning and withdraws the latch, so the door opens without a code. It suits the school-pickup hour, the tradie morning or the function at the clubhouse - any window where code entry on every pass would be a nuisance. Turn the lever and press C to lock it again; the click is the coding chamber resetting. If a door must never be left openable without a code, the free passage deactivation plug switches the function off until the keypad comes off the door. The difference between passage and holdback is covered in this guide.
Enter the code, turn the lever and press F: the outside lever then stays free turning and withdraws the latch, so the door opens without a code. It suits the school-pickup hour, the tradie morning or the function at the clubhouse - any window where code entry on every pass would be a nuisance. Turn the lever and press C to lock it again; the click is the coding chamber resetting. If a door must never be left openable without a code, the free passage deactivation plug switches the function off until the keypad comes off the door. The difference between passage and holdback is covered in this guide.
Is this lock suitable for a required exit door?
The inside lever is always free - a single downward action opens the door with no code, key or knowledge, which is the behaviour exit paths expect. Final sign-off on any required exit rests with your certifier, but this single-sided format is the right starting point; the back-to-back models are not for fire doors, emergency exit or fire egress doors. The compliance logic is unpacked in our exit paths guide.
The inside lever is always free - a single downward action opens the door with no code, key or knowledge, which is the behaviour exit paths expect. Final sign-off on any required exit rests with your certifier, but this single-sided format is the right starting point; the back-to-back models are not for fire doors, emergency exit or fire egress doors. The compliance logic is unpacked in our exit paths guide.
Installation and Setup
Can I install it myself?
A competent DIYer with a drill, hole saw and the drilling template (PDF Files tab) can - the template marks the through-door holes at 159mm centres and the latch at 60mm or 70mm backset. The most common mistakes are choosing the shorter spindle when the longer one fits, and testing the code fewer than five times before closing the door. This lock is not for fire doors (it is not fire tested), and on an older apartment door, have someone who knows what is behind the face sheet do the drilling (see the asbestos note in Additional Information on the main tab). Our advice and installation service covers the Gold Coast.
A competent DIYer with a drill, hole saw and the drilling template (PDF Files tab) can - the template marks the through-door holes at 159mm centres and the latch at 60mm or 70mm backset. The most common mistakes are choosing the shorter spindle when the longer one fits, and testing the code fewer than five times before closing the door. This lock is not for fire doors (it is not fire tested), and on an older apartment door, have someone who knows what is behind the face sheet do the drilling (see the asbestos note in Additional Information on the main tab). Our advice and installation service covers the Gold Coast.
My door needs a 70mm backset - what are my options?
A 70mm backset latch is available separately in black MG Pro (BLSMGPRO570) or satin chrome (BLL500070) - both are in the Accessories table on the main tab. If the problem is the opposite (a gate post too narrow for even 60mm), the answer is a different lock format entirely - our narrow gate post guide maps the options.
A 70mm backset latch is available separately in black MG Pro (BLSMGPRO570) or satin chrome (BLL500070) - both are in the Accessories table on the main tab. If the problem is the opposite (a gate post too narrow for even 60mm), the answer is a different lock format entirely - our narrow gate post guide maps the options.
Does it matter which way my door opens?
No - the lock reverses on site for left or right hand doors in a few minutes with the included hex wrench (procedure in Additional Information and the Instruction Segments PDF). You do not need to specify handing when ordering.
No - the lock reverses on site for left or right hand doors in a few minutes with the included hex wrench (procedure in Additional Information and the Instruction Segments PDF). You do not need to specify handing when ordering.
Environment and Corrosion
What does "1,000 hour salt spray" actually buy me?
It is a laboratory result: the MG Pro 2 finish held up for 1,000 continuous hours in a salt fog cabinet, the top of Borg's marine grading. In practice that is the difference between a keypad that pits and stiffens early on the coast and one that stays smooth for years - provided the monthly maintenance routine is kept. The grading ladder is in our salt spray explainer, and the three-brand corrosion comparison is here.
It is a laboratory result: the MG Pro 2 finish held up for 1,000 continuous hours in a salt fog cabinet, the top of Borg's marine grading. In practice that is the difference between a keypad that pits and stiffens early on the coast and one that stays smooth for years - provided the monthly maintenance routine is kept. The grading ladder is in our salt spray explainer, and the three-brand corrosion comparison is here.
Is it fully waterproof?
It is weather-resistant, not submersible - built for rain, salt air and exposed gates, with rubber gaskets between both bodies and the door face (spares are the BL5000GASKET). Direct pressure-washing of the keypad is the one thing to avoid. For gates in full weather, this and the other marine grade models are the correct picks - browse the external gate category.
It is weather-resistant, not submersible - built for rain, salt air and exposed gates, with rubber gaskets between both bodies and the door face (spares are the BL5000GASKET). Direct pressure-washing of the keypad is the one thing to avoid. For gates in full weather, this and the other marine grade models are the correct picks - browse the external gate category.
Fire and Compliance
Can I fit this to my apartment's fire door?
No - the BL5001MGPROECP is not fire tested, so it is not for fire doors. The BL5001 and its finish variants, including the Black Marine Grade Pro BL5001MGPRO, are tested to AS 1905.1-2005 (up to 4 hours, depending on the type of doorset). Even with a tested lock, an apartment fire door is only half the question - body corporate approval, the doorset's certification schedule and, in older buildings, the possibility of asbestos in the door core all come first. Read our apartment fire door guide and the asbestos warning before booking any drilling.
No - the BL5001MGPROECP is not fire tested, so it is not for fire doors. The BL5001 and its finish variants, including the Black Marine Grade Pro BL5001MGPRO, are tested to AS 1905.1-2005 (up to 4 hours, depending on the type of doorset). Even with a tested lock, an apartment fire door is only half the question - body corporate approval, the doorset's certification schedule and, in older buildings, the possibility of asbestos in the door core all come first. Read our apartment fire door guide and the asbestos warning before booking any drilling.
Is this lock DDA / AS 1428.1 compliant?
The lever handles are far friendlier than knobs for limited grip strength, but this model does not carry AS 1428.1 certification. Where certified accessible hardware is specified - NDIS housing, public buildings, disability accommodation - use the flat bar BL5401 DDA models: the BL5401DDAMGPROECP pairs the same MG Pro ECP build with the certified lever. The wider accessible options are surveyed in our DDA options guide.
The lever handles are far friendlier than knobs for limited grip strength, but this model does not carry AS 1428.1 certification. Where certified accessible hardware is specified - NDIS housing, public buildings, disability accommodation - use the flat bar BL5401 DDA models: the BL5401DDAMGPROECP pairs the same MG Pro ECP build with the certified lever. The wider accessible options are surveyed in our DDA options guide.
Suitability and Alternatives
How does this compare with a Lockwood DX or Carbine CDL7?
All three are quality mechanical keypads; the split is duty tier, code change and corrosion grade. This Borg leads on corrosion (1,000 hour MG Pro) and code change convenience (on-door ECP); the Lockwood 3572DX brings a mortice lockcase and the heaviest institutional pedigree; the Carbine CDL7200LL-HD is the BCA-lever heavy duty value pick. The full three-way decision is worked through in Lockwood vs Borg vs Carbine and at chapter level in Buyer's Guide Chapter 16.
All three are quality mechanical keypads; the split is duty tier, code change and corrosion grade. This Borg leads on corrosion (1,000 hour MG Pro) and code change convenience (on-door ECP); the Lockwood 3572DX brings a mortice lockcase and the heaviest institutional pedigree; the Carbine CDL7200LL-HD is the BCA-lever heavy duty value pick. The full three-way decision is worked through 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 updates, no electronics to fail in salt air and nothing for a power outage to affect - at the cost of one shared code and no remote control. For gates, pool areas, plant rooms and coastal doors, that trade usually favours mechanical; the realities of electronic locks makes the case honestly, and Chapter 16 covers the whole category. Borg's brand story - English design, a battery-free range - is profiled in Chapter 10.
No flat batteries, no app updates, no electronics to fail in salt air and nothing for a power outage to affect - at the cost of one shared code and no remote control. For gates, pool areas, plant rooms and coastal doors, that trade usually favours mechanical; the realities of electronic locks makes the case honestly, and Chapter 16 covers the whole category. Borg's brand story - English design, a battery-free range - is profiled in Chapter 10.
Servicing
What ongoing servicing does it need?
Monthly, a light wipe of the keypad, levers and exposed latch with a silicon-based lubricant (such as GT85) - never an oil-based lubricant such as WD-40. Once a year, take the lock off the door, spray through the code piece holes on the back of the keypad and over the fixings and latch, then check every button and both levers. Renew the gasket whenever the lock comes off the door. Latches, springs, gaskets, scar plates and a spare change key are all separately orderable (Accessories table, main tab), and the full schedule is in the Borg Servicing Guide (PDF Files tab).
Monthly, a light wipe of the keypad, levers and exposed latch with a silicon-based lubricant (such as GT85) - never an oil-based lubricant such as WD-40. Once a year, take the lock off the door, spray through the code piece holes on the back of the keypad and over the fixings and latch, then check every button and both levers. Renew the gasket whenever the lock comes off the door. Latches, springs, gaskets, scar plates and a spare change key are all separately orderable (Accessories table, main tab), and the full schedule is in the Borg Servicing Guide (PDF Files tab).
Related Products, Guides and Chapters
On The Bench sibling: BL5001 (4 finishes, fire tested)
Key override: BL5701 - BL5771MGPROECP (back-to-back)
Back-to-back: BL5051MGPROECP
DDA: BL5401DDAMGPROECP
Heavy duty: BL7701 - Lockwood 3572DX - Carbine CDL7200LL-HD
Spares: BLSMGPRO560 / BLSMGPRO570 - BL5000ECPCK - BL5000GASKET
Guides: MG Pro and ECP Explained - Changing Codes - Lockwood vs Borg vs Carbine - Buyer's Guide Ch 16: Mechanical Digital Locks
What's In The Box - Borg BL5001MGPROECP
- Borg BL5001 MG Pro ECP external keypad and lever assembly (black MG Pro 2)
- Inside lever handle assembly (black MG Pro 2)
- 60mm heavy duty stainless steel tubular latch
- Strike plate and box keep
- 2 x spindles (80mm and 90mm)
- M4 fixing screws (40mm, 50mm, and 60mm lengths)
- 4 x 16mm screws
- Easicode Pro code change key
- Code change deactivation plug (optional use)
- Free passage deactivation plug (optional use)
- Hex wrench (Allen key)
- Handle screw rubber grommet
Borg's BL5000 series parts diagram. Note: this diagram shows the series' standard (non-ECP) kit - accessories pack 4 pictures the spare code pieces and tweezers used for the On The Bench code change. In this ECP model's box, that pack is replaced by the Easicode Pro code change key and the two deactivation plugs listed above.
Note: A 70mm backset latch is available separately if required for your door frame configuration - in black MG Pro (BLSMGPRO570) or satin chrome (BLL500070), both listed under Accessories and Spare Parts on the main tab. No batteries or wiring are required or supplied.
Borg BL5001 MG Pro ECP - Real Installations
Borg BL5000 Series - Dimensions
Combined isometric drawing - keypad 178mm H x 48mm W x 26mm D and inside handle 178mm H x 48mm W; the drawing marks the lever at 129.4mm and 72mm
Outside keypad (orthographic) - 177mm H x 48mm W x 26mm D; the drawing also marks the lever at 115mm and 89mm
Inside handle (orthographic) - 177mm H x 48mm W x 18mm D; the drawing also marks the lever at 115mm and 70mm
The orthographic and isometric drawings round the same body slightly differently (177mm vs 178mm height, and different lever figures - 115mm and 89mm on the orthographic drawing, 129.4mm and 72mm on the isometric). Both are Borg's own drawings of the BL5000 platform and are shown in full so you can work from whichever view suits your prep.
Borg BL5000 Series - Product Brochure
BL5000 Series - full model range, handle styles, locking devices, fire tested models and all dimensions
PDF Files - Borg BL5001MGPROECP
Borg BL5000 ECP User Manual and Code Change Instructions (PDF)
Borg's six-page manual for the BL5000 series Easicode Pro locks - handing, the free passage and code change deactivation plugs, spindle fitting, the on-door code change, daily use and how to find a lost code.
Borg's six-page manual for the BL5000 series Easicode Pro locks - handing, the free passage and code change deactivation plugs, spindle fitting, the on-door code change, daily use and how to find a lost code.
Borg BL5000 ECP Instruction Segments (PDF)
The same Easicode Pro instructions as six one-page segments - preparation and handing, the deactivation plugs, spindle fitting (the 15mm blade engagement rule), the code change, daily operation and identifying a lost code.
The same Easicode Pro instructions as six one-page segments - preparation and handing, the deactivation plugs, spindle fitting (the 15mm blade engagement rule), the code change, daily operation and identifying a lost code.
Borg BL5000 ECP Series Brochure (PDF)
Borg's two-page brochure for the standard (satin) BL5000 Easicode Pro round bar range, including the BL5001 ECP - features, lock options, fixings and dimensioned keypad and inside handle drawings. The marine grade finish on this lock is covered in the MG Pro ECP brochure below.
Borg's two-page brochure for the standard (satin) BL5000 Easicode Pro round bar range, including the BL5001 ECP - features, lock options, fixings and dimensioned keypad and inside handle drawings. The marine grade finish on this lock is covered in the MG Pro ECP brochure below.
Borg BL5000 MG Pro ECP Series Brochure (PDF)
Borg's two-page marine grade Easicode Pro brochure - MG Pro 2 black finish, 1,000 hour salt spray and 100,000 cycle testing, over 1,000 combinations and fixings for doors up to 85mm. It pictures the BL5200 stubby round bar and BL5700 flat bar models rather than this BL5001 listing.
Borg's two-page marine grade Easicode Pro brochure - MG Pro 2 black finish, 1,000 hour salt spray and 100,000 cycle testing, over 1,000 combinations and fixings for doors up to 85mm. It pictures the BL5200 stubby round bar and BL5700 flat bar models rather than this BL5001 listing.
Borg BL5000 Series Brochure (PDF)
The standard BL5000 series in one page - handle styles, lock options, features, finishes and dimensioned keypad and inside handle drawings. It covers the On The Bench models; this lock's Easicode Pro and marine grade figures come from the two ECP brochures above.
The standard BL5000 series in one page - handle styles, lock options, features, finishes and dimensioned keypad and inside handle drawings. It covers the On The Bench models; this lock's Easicode Pro and marine grade figures come from the two ECP brochures above.
Borg BL5001, BL5201 and BL5401 Drilling Template (PDF)
One-page drilling template named for the BL5001, BL5201 and BL5401 tubular latch locks - 159mm hole centres with 60mm or 70mm backset marks for the through-door and latch preparation.
One-page drilling template named for the BL5001, BL5201 and BL5401 tubular latch locks - 159mm hole centres with 60mm or 70mm backset marks for the through-door and latch preparation.
Borg Lock Servicing Guide (PDF)
Borg's general maintenance guide for pushbutton keypad locks - monthly silicone-based lubricant care and an annual full service. This is the routine to follow for this lock.
Borg's general maintenance guide for pushbutton keypad locks - monthly silicone-based lubricant care and an annual full service. This is the routine to follow for this lock.
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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