Borg BL2501SSECP Mechanical Digital Lock - Knob Keypad - Satin Stainless - Easicode Pro - Holdback
At A Glance
The Borg BL2501SSECP is a fully mechanical digital lock from Borg's Codestar range - the medium duty tier of the BL2000 knob keypad series, cycle tested to 100,000 operations. A knurled knob keypad on the outside is paired with an inside paddle handle carrying a removable holdback. Easicode Pro (ECP) lets the PIN be changed with the lock still on the door, using the ★ button - no need to take the lock apart or remove it to re-code it.
Operation is single-sided: the outside knob is clutched and needs the correct PIN to turn, while the inside paddle handle is always free, so anyone inside can exit without entering a code. Engaging the holdback keeps the latch retracted for free passage during busy periods, and the holdback mechanism itself can be permanently removed from the lock body during installation if it isn't wanted.
Finished in satin stainless steel, the BL2501SSECP suits internal and sheltered external timber and composite doors up to 60mm thick as standard, or up to 85mm with the optional XL fixing kit (Part No. S227). No batteries, no wiring - it is fully mechanical throughout.
Usually ships same day if ordered before 11am AEST (excludes weekends and Queensland public holidays).
The PIN code can be changed while the lock stays installed on the door. Insert the supplied code change key into the ★ (star) button, press and hold, press C to clear the old code, enter the new code digits, confirm, then release. Test the new code at least five times before closing the door. A code change deactivation plug is included to stop anyone else changing the code once yours is set. See our Borg ECP code change guide for the full walk-through.
The inside paddle handle is always free to operate. No code is needed to open the door from inside - only the outside knob requires a PIN.
After entering the code and turning the knob, holdback can be engaged to keep the latch retracted for free passage without code entry. To release, operate the inside paddle handle to disengage. If holdback isn't wanted for a particular installation, the holdback device can be permanently removed from the lock. See our passage mode vs holdback mode guide for when to use each - holdback is not suitable for fire doors.
The BL2501SSECP is from Borg's Codestar range, cycle tested to 100,000 operations - a step up from the entry-level BL2201SCECP (50,000 cycles). Suited to internal and sheltered external doors in residential, commercial and strata settings where a higher duty rating than the entry-level BL2000 ECP range is wanted.
Entirely mechanical - no power source, no wiring, and no battery maintenance at any point.
For heavy duty applications, consider the Borg BL7701, Lockwood 3572DX, or Carbine CDL7100SC-HD - see our heavy duty commercial guide.
Accepts one active PIN code at a time - there is no facility for multiple user codes or an audit trail. For per-user codes, see our mechanical digital lock limitations guide.
Access Methods
This is a PIN-code-only lock - there is no key override and no smart/app access on this model.
Key Features
- Codestar knurled knob keypad - medium duty, cycle tested to 100,000 operations.
- Easicode Pro (ECP) on-door code change via the ★ button - no lock removal required.
- Inside paddle handle always free - immediate inside egress without a code.
- Holdback facility - latch can be held retracted for free passage; permanently removable.
- Satin stainless (SS) finish.
- Fully mechanical - no batteries, no wiring, no power source.
- 60mm anti-thrust stainless steel tubular latch.
- Suitable for timber and composite doors, internally and sheltered externally.
- Suits doors up to 60mm thick as standard, or up to 85mm with the optional XL fixing kit (Part No. S227).
- Two flat-bladed spindles supplied for door thickness selection.
- Reversible on site for left or right hand doors.
- Code change deactivation plug included.
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What's in the Box
- Borg BL2501SSECP outside knob keypad assembly (satin stainless)
- Inside paddle handle with holdback (satin stainless)
- 60mm anti-thrust stainless steel tubular latch
- Strike plate and fixing screws
- Two flat-bladed spindles (for door thickness selection)
- ECP code change key
- Code change deactivation plug (optional use)
- Fixings and installation hardware
Suitable Uses
- Internal commercial, strata, office and amenity doors requiring medium duty keyless entry with on-door code management - see our internal doors category.
- Sheltered external doors where battery-free keyless entry with periodic code changes is the specification - see our regular front door category.
- Applications where holdback is required to allow free passage during high-traffic periods.
- Timber and composite door installations where a satin stainless finish suits the surrounding hardware.
- Medium duty applications where the entry-level BL2201SCECP is insufficient and the Codestar range is specified.
- Browse the full Digital Mechanical Locks range or filter by PIN code access.
Available Finish Options
Satin Stainless
(This Product)
STK BL2501SSECP
Finish selection does not affect functionality, compliance, or performance.
Borg BL2000 Series Knob Keypad - Product Family
All models are fully mechanical with no batteries. All have a knob keypad on the outside. All are single-sided with the inside handle always free to operate.
ECP = Easicode Pro on-door code change. MG Pro = Marine Grade Pro (1,000hr salt spray tested). All knob keypads use the ★ button ECP code change method on ECP models. Tumbler models require lock removal to change code.
Full Specifications
Dimensions
Frequently Asked Questions
The Codestar range is Borg's medium duty tier of the BL2000 knob keypad series. The BL2501SSECP is cycle tested to 100,000 operations and built in satin stainless steel. The BL2201SCECP is the lighter duty equivalent (50,000 cycles) - choose BL2501SSECP where a higher duty rating is required, satin stainless is the specification, or the door sees regular daily use.
With the door open, enter the current code. Insert the ECP code change key into the ★ (star) button on the keypad, press and hold fully. Press C to clear the existing code, enter the new code digits, then press all digits again to confirm. Release and remove the key, then test the new code at least five times before closing the door. The code is non-sequential - the buttons can be pressed in any order. See our ECP code change steps for the full walk-through.
Enter the correct code and turn the knob to retract the latch, then engage the holdback on the inside paddle to hold it open. The latch stays retracted, letting the door open and close freely without code entry. To release, operate the inside paddle to disengage. If holdback isn't required for the installation, the holdback device can be permanently removed from the lock body before fitting.
It suits sheltered external doors in normal weather conditions. It is not designed for direct coastal, saline, poolside or high-humidity environments. For marine or coastal applications, see the BL2601MGPROECP (Marine Grade Pro, 1,000hr salt spray tested).
Yes. The holdback device can be removed from the inside paddle handle before installation without affecting how the lock otherwise operates. Once removed, the inside paddle works as a plain free-turn handle. Refer to the installation instructions supplied with the lock for the removal procedure.
Additional Information
The BL2000/BL2500 ECP series uses the ★ (star) button to start a code change - different from the BL5000 ECP series, which uses a Φ button. The supplied code change key inserts into the ★ button slot. Always test the new code at least five times before closing the door.
The included plug can be pressed into the ★ button hole once the code is set, to stop anyone else starting a code change. It can be removed again if a future code change is needed - useful where the code is set once and shouldn't be changed by day-to-day door users.
The lock is supplied with two flat-bladed spindles so you can select the correct length for your door. It suits doors up to 60mm thick on the standard fixings supplied, or up to 85mm with the optional XL fixing kit (Part No. S227) - confirm your door thickness before ordering.
Borg's general servicing guide covers routine maintenance for pushbutton keypad locks and flags that oil-based lubricants such as WD40 should be avoided on standard-finish hardware - see the servicing guide in PDF Downloads below.
Warranty
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.
Download PDF Resources
Two-page brochure for the BL2500 ECP series - overview, Series Options, technical specification table, and dimensioned drawings for the keypad and inside handle.
Borg's on-door Easicode Pro code change instructions plus spindle-positioning guidance - applies to all 2000 ECP models, including this BL2500 series lock.
Borg's general servicing and maintenance guide for pushbutton keypad locks.
Borg BL2501SSECP - FAQ, Setup and Owner's Guide
Everything below is here to help you buy, install, set up and live with your Borg BL2501SSECP. For general mechanical digital lock questions see our Mechanical Digital Locks chapter (Buyer's Guide Ch 16), and for brand background see the Borg brand profile (Ch 10).
Access, Codes and Easicode Pro
No. The BL2501SSECP holds a single active PIN code at a time - there's no facility for separate per-user codes or an audit trail of who used the lock. If you need multiple user codes on a mechanical digital lock, that's a limitation shared across most single-chamber Borg keypads; see our honest limitations guide for what mechanical digital locks can and can't do.
Both are Easicode Pro on-door code change methods, but they use different activation buttons depending on the keypad platform. The BL2000/BL2500 ECP series (this lock) uses the ★ (star) button; the BL5000 ECP series uses a Φ button instead. The underlying process - insert the key, clear, enter new digits, confirm - is the same shape on both, but always follow the instructions for your specific model rather than assuming the button is interchangeable. See our MG Pro and ECP explained guide for the full rundown of Borg's code-change methods.
Yes. Once you've set your code, press the supplied deactivation plug into the ★ button hole. This physically blocks anyone else from starting a code change. Remove the plug again whenever you genuinely need to re-code the lock.
Without the correct code the outside knob won't turn, so treat the PIN like a house key and keep a written record somewhere safe. Because the lock has no app, no cloud backup and no locksmith override built in, a forgotten code on a fitted lock generally means calling a locksmith to gain entry and re-code it from inside.
Holdback and Passage
Holdback is the right tool when you want the door genuinely free to swing - deliveries, moving furniture, a busy period at a reception desk - without anyone needing the code. Disengage it as soon as the busy period is over so the door goes back to requiring a PIN. See our when to use holdback guide for more scenarios.
No - holdback should never be left engaged on a fire door, since it defeats the self-closing/latching function fire doors rely on. This lock carries no fire rating or fire-door certification, so it should not be specified for fire-door applications in the first place. See our passage vs holdback and fire doors guide for the full explanation.
Installation and Fit
Yes, up to 85mm, with the optional XL fixing kit (Part No. S227). The lock ships with two flat-bladed spindles so you can select the correct length for your door on the standard 60mm fixings; the XL kit is a separate order for doors between 60mm and 85mm. Confirm your exact door thickness before ordering.
The BL2501SSECP is reversible on site for left- or right-hand doors - it isn't ordered as a handed item, so the same lock body suits either door swing once fitted correctly. See our door handing guide if you're not sure how Australian handing conventions work.
Suitability and Environment
Satin stainless is a genuine step up from satin chrome or polished brass for corrosion resistance, but it is graded for sheltered external use, not direct coastal or saline exposure. For a door with no shelter, or anywhere near the coast, look at the BL2601MGPROECP (Marine Grade Pro, 1,000hr salt spray tested) instead. See our salt spray ratings explained guide for how the grades compare.
100,000 cycles is a genuine medium duty rating, but it isn't in the same tier as Borg's heavy duty range. For a door that sees very high daily traffic, look at the Borg BL7701, Lockwood 3572DX, or Carbine CDL7100SC-HD. See our heavy duty commercial guide for how the tiers compare.
Related Products, Guides and Chapters
Same BL2000 knob keypad family: BL2201SCECP (entry level, 50k cycle) · BL2601MGPROECP (Marine Grade Pro) · BL2202SC (28mm narrow stile)
Heavy duty alternatives: Borg BL7701 · Lockwood 3572DX · Carbine CDL7100SC-HD
Buyer's Guide chapters: Ch 16 Mechanical Digital Locks · Ch 16 Code Changing · Ch 10 Brand Profiles - Borg
Helpful blog reading: Changing Codes on Mechanical Digital Locks · MG Pro and ECP Explained · Passage Mode vs Holdback Mode · What Is a Mechanical Digital Lock? · Heavy Duty Commercial Mechanical Digital Locks
What's in the Box - Borg BL2501SSECP
- Borg BL2501SSECP outside knob keypad assembly (satin stainless)
- Inside paddle handle with holdback (satin stainless)
- 60mm anti-thrust stainless steel tubular latch
- Strike plate and fixing screws
- Two flat-bladed spindles (for door thickness selection)
- ECP code change key
- Code change deactivation plug (optional use)
- Fixings and installation hardware
Borg BL2501SSECP - Dimensions
Borg BL2501SSECP - Product Brochure
PDF Files - BL2501SSECP
Two-page brochure for the BL2500 ECP series - overview, Series Options, technical specification table, and dimensioned drawings for the keypad and inside handle.
Borg's on-door Easicode Pro code change instructions plus spindle-positioning guidance - applies to all 2000 ECP models, including this BL2500 series lock.
Borg's general servicing and maintenance guide for pushbutton keypad locks.
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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