Commercial Electronic Door Locks

Wireless Keyless Entry Locks with No Wiring

Commercial electronic door locks are locks for business and multifamily doors that open with an RFID card, smartphone or PIN code instead of only a key. PDQ Spirit locks build that into PDQ's own cylindrical, mortise, deadbolt, interconnected and exit device hardware, run on 4 AA batteries with no wiring, and are managed in the PDQ Spirit app. For doors that only need a code, the SDE tubular lock opens by PIN or key.

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Electronic Door Locks by Door Type

Start with the hardware the door uses today. Each Spirit lock is built from a PDQ mechanical lock of the same type, and the SDE covers doors that only need PIN entry.

PDQ Spirit GTS Grade 1 electronic cylindrical lock with keypad

Cylindrical · Grade 1

GTS Electronic Cylindrical Lock

Built from the GT Series Grade 1 cylindrical lock for common-area and high-traffic commercial doors.

UL/cUL 10C 45 minutes; 1-3/4" doors; 25-year mechanical and 2-year electronics warranty
Local lockdown, do not disturb, auto lock/unlock and request-to-exit monitoring. See the GT Series cylindrical lock.

Best for: Classrooms, office suites and busy common-area doors

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PDQ Spirit SDS Grade 2 electronic cylindrical lock with keypad

Cylindrical · Grade 2

SDS Electronic Cylindrical Lock

Built from the SD Series Grade 2 cylindrical lock for interior commercial and co-working doors.

UL/cUL 10C 20 minutes; 1-3/8" to 1-3/4" doors; 2-year mechanical and electronics warranty
Optional IPX5 outdoor rating; 2-3/8", 2-3/4" or 5" backset

Best for: Interior offices, suites and co-working spaces

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Deadbolt · Heavy Duty

KMS Wireless Electronic Deadbolt

Built from the KM Series heavy duty deadbolt to add card, phone and PIN entry to a single door.

UL/cUL 10C 20 minutes; optional IPX5 outdoor rating; 2-year mechanical and electronics warranty
Door obstruction alerts when the bolt can't fully extend. See all commercial deadbolts.

Best for: Multifamily unit doors, private offices and storage rooms

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PDQ Spirit MRS Grade 1 electronic mortise lock with keypad

Mortise · Grade 1

MRS Electronic Mortise Lock

Built from the MR Series Grade 1 mortise lock for multifamily unit entries.

UL/cUL 10C 3 hours; 8 lever styles; limited lifetime mechanical and 2-year electronics warranty
Latchbolt and key override monitoring. See all commercial mortise locks.

Best for: Apartment and condo unit entries that need mortise strength

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Interconnected

CLS Electronic Interconnected Lock

Built from the CL Series, so one motion inside retracts both the latch and the deadbolt.

UL/cUL 10C 20 minutes; fits standard door preps; 2-year mechanical and electronics warranty
Door obstruction alerts; 1-3/8" to 1-3/4" doors with an adjustable 2-3/8" to 2-3/4" backset

Best for: Unit doors that need a deadbolt and one-motion egress

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Exit Device Trim

6EWS Electronic Exit Device Trim

Wire-free outside trim for PDQ 6300 Series rim and surface vertical rod exit devices.

UL/cUL 10C 3 hours; 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" doors; 2-year mechanical and electronics warranty
Fits the 6300R rim and 6300V surface vertical rod; free egress from inside stays open. See all exit devices and exit device trim.

Best for: Building entries, amenity rooms and other exit device doors

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Tubular · PIN and Key

SDE Electronic Tubular Lock

A standalone keypad lock that opens by PIN code or key, with no cards, phones or app to manage.

Up to 20 permanent PIN codes plus one-time PINs; auto-lock; weather resistant for exterior-facing doors
Fits a standard 161 door prep; 1-3/8" to 2" doors; 2-3/8" to 2-3/4" adjustable backset; 1-year mechanical and electronics warranty

Best for: Common-area, storage and exterior-facing doors that only need PIN entry

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Accessory · Wireless Access Point

Spirit Hub

Extends Bluetooth range to Spirit locks and connects them to an access control panel.

OSDP v2.2 over RS-485 for OSDP-compatible panels; remote firmware updates; managed in the PDQ Spirit app
Power over Ethernet or a 12 to 24V DC supply; works with every Spirit lock

Best for: Properties that need extra range or panel integration

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Compare PDQ Electronic Door Locks

Model	Lock Type / Grade	Built From	Fire Rating	Door Thickness	Key Override	Warranty (Mech. / Elec.)
GTS	Cylindrical, Grade 1	GT Series	UL/cUL 10C, 45 min	1-3/4"	Conventional, SFIC, high security	25 yr / 2 yr
SDS	Cylindrical, Grade 2	SD Series	UL/cUL 10C, 20 min	1-3/8" to 1-3/4"	Conventional, SFIC, high security	2 yr / 2 yr
KMS	Deadbolt, heavy duty	KM Series	UL/cUL 10C, 20 min	1-3/8" to 1-3/4"	Conventional, SFIC, high security	2 yr / 2 yr
MRS	Mortise, Grade 1	MR Series	UL/cUL 10C, 3 hr	1-3/4" std; 2" and 2-1/4" optional	Conventional, SFIC, LFIC, high security	Limited lifetime / 2 yr
CLS	Interconnected	CL Series	UL/cUL 10C, 20 min	1-3/8" to 1-3/4"	Conventional, SFIC, high security	2 yr / 2 yr
6EWS	Exit device trim	6300 Series (6300R, 6300V)	UL/cUL 10C, 3 hr	1-3/4" to 2-1/4"	Conventional, SFIC, LFIC, high security	2 yr / 2 yr
SDE	Tubular, keypad	Standalone (not Spirit)	Not listed	1-3/8" to 2"	Mechanical key; can't be rekeyed or master keyed	1 yr / 1 yr

Every Spirit lock opens by RFID card or fob, smartphone, PIN or mechanical key, runs on 4 AA alkaline batteries or 5V DC, uses AES 256 encryption, is FCC Part 15 certified and ADA compliant, and is assembled in the USA. The SDS and KMS offer an optional IPX5 outdoor rating; the other Spirit models are for indoor use. Spirit finishes are 606, 613E and 622, plus 626 (GTS, SDS, KMS, CLS, 6EWS) or 630 (MRS). The SDE opens by PIN or key only, runs on 4 AA batteries, is weather resistant and ADA compliant, and has no fire listing, so use a Spirit lock on fire-rated doors.

Key: SFIC = small format interchangeable core · LFIC = large format interchangeable core · IPX5 = rated to resist water jets · BHMA grades: Grade 1 is the highest commercial grade

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How to Choose an Electronic Door Lock

PDQ Spirit GTS electronic cylindrical lock

Step 1

Match the lock to the door

Pick the Spirit lock built from the hardware the door takes today: the GTS or SDS for a cylindrical lock, the MRS for a mortise lock, the KMS for a deadbolt, the CLS for an interconnected lock and the 6EWS for a 6300 rim or surface vertical rod exit device. Use the SDE where a PIN code and a key are all the door needs and the door isn't fire rated. Choose the Grade 1 GTS over the Grade 2 SDS for high-traffic doors or where you need a 45-minute rating. Check fire ratings, door thickness and outdoor use in the comparison table.

App & Door

Step 2

Choose credentials and the key override

Every Spirit lock reads RFID cards and fobs, smartphones over Bluetooth and PIN codes, and keeps a mechanical key override. The card reader supports MIFARE DESFire, Ultralight and Classic, with optional Prox for buildings moving off older card systems. Key the override into your existing system with a conventional cylinder, small format interchangeable core or high security cylinder from PDQ key systems.

6EWS in use

Step 3

Plan power and management

Spirit locks run on 4 AA alkaline batteries rated for up to 2 years, or on 5V DC, and the PDQ Spirit app sends low battery alerts. Run each door standalone from the app, or add a Spirit Hub to extend Bluetooth range, update firmware remotely and report into an OSDP-compatible access control panel.

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Where PDQ Electronic Locks Fit

Multifamily

Residents want phone and card entry, and managers want fewer keys to track. Use the MRS, KMS or CLS on unit doors, the GTS on amenity and common-area doors, and the 6EWS on building entries with exit devices.

Multifamily Solutions

Key card held to a reader beside a commercial office door lever

Commercial and Co-working

Offices and shared workspaces change users often. The SDS and GTS add card, phone and PIN entry to suites and conference rooms without running wire through finished walls, and access windows limit entry to set hours.

Commercial Solutions

Education

Classroom doors take heavy use and need a fast way to secure the room. The Grade 1 GTS adds local lockdown and access logs, and the 6EWS brings card or phone entry to exit device doors.

Education Solutions

Electronic Door Lock FAQs

What is a commercial electronic door lock?

A commercial electronic door lock is a lock for business and multifamily doors that opens with an RFID card, smartphone or PIN code instead of only a key. PDQ Spirit locks build this into PDQ's commercial cylindrical, mortise, deadbolt, interconnected and exit device trim hardware. They run on batteries with no wiring, keep a mechanical key override, and are managed in the PDQ Spirit app. PDQ also makes the SDE, a standalone tubular lock that opens by PIN code or key.

Do PDQ electronic door locks need wiring?

No. Every PDQ electronic lock runs on 4 AA alkaline batteries, so you can install it without running wire or conduit to the door. Spirit locks are rated for up to 2 years per set of batteries, can also take a 5V DC supply, and send low battery alerts to the PDQ Spirit app. The SDE shows a low battery indicator on the lock.

What credentials do Spirit locks accept?

Every Spirit lock accepts RFID cards and fobs, smartphones over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 4.2 and 5.2), PIN codes and a mechanical key override. The card reader supports MIFARE DESFire EV1, EV2, EV3 and Light, MIFARE Ultralight and MIFARE Classic, with optional Prox for buildings moving off older card systems. Communication is encrypted with AES 256.

Can Spirit locks connect to an existing access control system?

Yes, through the Spirit Hub. The Hub reports Spirit locks into an OSDP-compatible access control panel over OSDP v2.2, extends Bluetooth range and supports remote firmware updates. You only need a Hub for panel integration, extra range or remote management; otherwise each lock runs standalone from the PDQ Spirit app.

Are PDQ electronic door locks fire rated and ADA compliant?

Every Spirit lock is UL/cUL 10C fire rated, ADA compliant and FCC Part 15 certified. The fire rating depends on the model: 3 hours for the MRS and 6EWS, 45 minutes for the GTS, and 20 minutes for the SDS, KMS and CLS. The SDE is ADA compliant but has no fire listing, so use a Spirit lock on fire-rated doors.

Which PDQ electronic lock is right for my door?

Match the lock to the hardware the door uses today. Use the GTS or SDS for a cylindrical lock, the MRS for a mortise lock, the KMS for a deadbolt, the CLS for an interconnected lock and the 6EWS for a PDQ 6300 rim or surface vertical rod exit device. Use the SDE on non-rated doors that only need PIN entry. A PDQ rep can confirm the fit for your door prep: Talk To An Expert.

Electronic Lock Guides

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How Mobile Access Control Is Revolutionizing Door Security

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Electronic deadbolt with keypad on a commercial door

Guide

Unlocking Security: The Benefits of an Electronic Deadbolt Lock

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Electrified Hardware

Electric strikes, electrified locks and trim, power supplies and hinges for doors wired to an access control system.

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Key Systems

Interchangeable cores and high security cylinders for the key override on every Spirit lock.

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