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Accurate Lock & Hardware Introduces New Touchless Automatic Latch Retraction Mortise Lock People now more than ever are concerned with protecting themselves from infection. Even when hardware is disinfected thoroughly between uses, it is important to remember that there is still a possibility for germs to spread through the touch and contamination of door hardware. With this in mind, it is only fitting that door entry features adapt by adding technology that reduces the frequency of contamination associated with touch. Accurate Lock & Hardware introduces the
M9100ELR series, which allows touchless entry and hinders the spread of microbes. It uses an electrified motor drive to retract its latch and provide touchless entry when paired with a motion sensor or card reader. It is ideal for both commercial and residential environments, offering power-operated openings that facilitate accessibility and ADA compliance. Similar systems have traditionally been used in commercial handicap exterior entries, which are typically composed of panic devices
incorporating a solenoid or motor paired with a low energy power operator. Recently, lock electrification technology has evolved to include a small-body stepper motor inside a mortise lock body, providing a more reliable method of latch retraction. These new locks can be retrofitted into a standard mortise lock prep. A motor drive lock requires low DC voltage power, making it energy efficient and cost friendly. Mortise locks provide security during power outages or fire alarm events.
The M9100ELR locking technology can also provide more aesthetic possibilities for residential applications. The electric latch retraction essentially eliminates the need for active trim on the exterior. Doors can be outfitted with a simple push plate or decorative pulls to make a minimalistic statement. Homeowners can present a credential such as a code in a keypad or use a fingerprint scan or key, and the door will automatically unlatch without the owner touching hardware.
Above left: The M9100ELR series in a residential application. Above right: The M9100ELR series in a healthcare environment, where a credential is presented in front of the card reader, and the door will automatically unlatch and provide touchless access.
Above: When the hands-free motion detector* is activated, the latch is retracted to open the door. *Access control components by others The M9100ELR Mortise Lock can be paired with ligature resistant hardware and access control systems for implementation in healthcare facilities. The Ligature Resistant Crescent Handle removes the risk of ligature points while also eliminating the pooling of fluids on top of the handle. Access control prevents unauthorized people from gaining access and uses touchless hardware. A rigid crescent safety pull on the opposite side of the door is used to open the door. It is offered with an antimicrobial coating to reduce the risk of contamination.
For more secure entryways, hospital emergency departments are building holding rooms for psychiatric patients. These spaces are required by code to have no visible hardware on the interior room side. Implementing the M9100ELR hardware allows staff to key in and out of a room without visible hardware on the inside. The doors can also be equipped with an antibarricade function, allowing them to reverse swing into the hallway in the event of an emergency. Patient bathroom doors may also be specified without any visible hard-
ware. This allows staff to open the door for the patient by keycard or other access control method. An active patient safety lever trim inside the bathroom can be used for patient egress. The M9100ELR series allows ease of access while still supporting full hands-free-technology for the full capability to help alleviate the spread of microbes. The touchless entry afforded by M9100ELR enhances infection control in highly populated areas.
The M9100ELR series is available with a variety of locking functions and finishes. It is ideal for pairing with a low energy power operator and is adaptable to new technology, allowing for a longer life, and is optimal for access control systems. For more on the M9100ELR series, click here.