- PaxLock Pro2 meets FD30 and FD60 fire resistance requirements and EN179 for safe egress.
- The redesigned electronic handle combines access control, locking and battery power within a single unit.
- Paxton says the mechanism has been tested beyond one million operating cycles as part of the product’s redesign.
The PaxLock Pro2 meets FD30 and FD60 fire resistance requirements and is certified to EN179, according to Paxton. The combination is intended to support the use of the electronic handle in commercial and public sector buildings where access control needs to be integrated with fire and life safety requirements.
The new model incorporates the electronic lock, access control reader, control unit and battery supply within the door handle. Paxton said virtually all components have been updated from the previous design, with the locking mechanism undergoing more than one million operating cycles during testing.
For fire safety applications, the interaction between access control and escape routes is an important consideration. Electrically controlled doors need to provide appropriate means of escape during an emergency, while the door assembly itself must retain the required fire performance. Paxton’s EN179 certification relates to emergency exit hardware, while its stated FD30 and FD60 ratings address fire resistance.
The manufacturer has also added a privacy button following feedback from installers. The feature allows an occupant to secure a room from inside, preventing access from outside until the function is released.
The handle is designed for both standalone and networked deployments. It can operate as an offline access control device or connect to Paxton’s Net2 and Paxton10 systems. For Paxton10 installations, it includes a dual-frequency RFID reader and Bluetooth Low Energy support for mobile credentials.
Paxton said the single variant can be used on both internal and external doors, potentially reducing the need for different hardware across a project.
Battery life is specified at up to 55,000 operations, or around two years, from a single set of batteries. A capacitive wake-up function is designed to activate the handle when a credential is presented.
The company said the redesign was driven in part by installer feedback, with changes intended to simplify installation and improve durability.
The product highlights the need to consider access control as part of the wider fire and life safety strategy. Fire-rated doors perform a critical role in compartmentation, while access-controlled doors must also allow occupants to escape safely when required.