HSL C173
HSL Electromechanical (Hybrid) Custodial Lock
Screw-on latchbolt lock for detention room doors with slam action locking. The lock can be either flush or surface mounted. The spring loaded latch bolt is automatically extended providing a throw of 25 mm and deadlocked by a dead latch trigger on closure of the door. Master-/Group key feature with up to 21 sub-groups.

Functional description
HSL C173 is a flush or surface mounted lock – made by stainless steel. Secure locking is achieved by two independent methods:
Electrical Mode – Unlocking by 24 Volt DC electrical signal from an external source. Latch bolt
withdrawal by handle or knob (single side or both sides) while 24 Volt signal is provided. Closing the door by simply slamming the door.
Key Mode – The latch bolt is withdrawn by handle or knob (single side or both sides) while the key is in use. The key cannot be removed when the latch is withdrawn. Closing the door by simply slamming the door. When the door is closed again, the latch bold is locked by the dead latch trigger. Key
operates from one side.
Revision-/recoding-key – Turning the revision-/recoding key in closing direction, the electronic system and the standard key is deactivated.
When using the revision-/recoding-key for unlocking the lock, the key can be removed for recoding.
Features
Screw-on latchbolt lock for detention room doors with slam action locking. The lock can be either flush or surface mounted. The spring loaded latch bolt is automatically extended providing a throw of 25 mm and deadlocked by a dead latch trigger on closure of the door. Master-/Group key feature with up to 21 sub-groups.
Application areas
The lock can be either flush or surface mounted.
The lock is designed as a retrofit lock for existing locks on detention room doors.
Overview
- 1:1 replacement for Chubb® 4L78
- Dead latch trigger for manipulation prevention
- Key mode: with HSL-Double bit key (180°-turn)
- Electrical mode: Unlocking by 24 Volt DC electrical signal from an external source.
- Lock can be recoded up to nine times without recoding key
- Anti-Pick - with unique HSL tumbler system
- reliable locking mechanism fixing with five special screws
- Available in left or right version
- Master-/Group key feature with up to 21 sub-groups
Product locations
- Detention room door
- Custody door
- Psychiatry patient door
Technical details
Dimensions: (LxWxH) | 267 x 30 x 285 mm |
Forend dimension: (LxWxH) | 285 x 30 x 4 mm |
Bolt dimensions: (LxWxH) | 32 x 22 x 45 mm |
Latchbolt throw: | 25 mm |
Latchbolt material: | Stainless steel |
Lock case material: | Stainless steel |
Handle / Knob case material: | Aluminum molds cast |
Finishing: | matt |
Weight: | 6.4 kg |
Locking system: | HSL double-bit |
Levers: | 7 |
mechanically re-codable: | yes, 9-fold |
mechanical bolt position indicator: | yes |
Dead bolt side load: | 50 kN |
Dead bolt end load: | 12,5 kN |
Mechanical locking mechanism tested: | 500,000 |
Operating temperature: | -40°C up to +65°C |
Storage temperature: | -40°C up to +65°C |
Relative humidity: | 95% non condensing |
Options
The following equipment options are available for lock type HSL C173:
- S1 | Main Locking Mechanism: Lockable on one side
- DR | DIN direction: right hand
- DL | DIN direction: left hand
- PS | Production lock (dummy lock without tumbler lock mechanism)
S1 | Main Locking Mechanism: Lockable on one side
The key guide of the main locking mechanism is located on one side of the lock. This equipment is used e.g. for detention room locks.
Configurable options
- Lockable on one side
- Lockable on both sides
DR | DIN direction: right hand
If the hinges are on the right side of the door, it is the "DIN right" door opening.
Configurable options
- DIN direction: right
- DIN direction: left
DL | DIN direction: left hand
If the hinges are on the left side of the door, it is the "DIN left" door opening.
Configurable options
- DIN direction: right
- DIN direction: left
PS | Production lock (dummy lock without tumbler lock mechanism)
Dummy lock available for door production without security features. The production lock will be charged. After a faultless return (inspection by STUV Prison Solutions), the amount minus shipping costs will be refunded or charged.