Two operating modes
Day mode supports circulation; secure mode automatically deadlocks after the door closes.
ABLOY · EL SERIES · SCANDINAVIAN
ABLOY EL558
A Scandinavian-standard single-point motor lock with latch function for solid doors. It supports day and secure modes and uses Hi-O communication for applicable ABLOY ARX system configurations.
Door typeSolid doors
StandardScandinavian
LockingSingle-point motor lock
Updated: 2026-09-04 · Confirm all data against the complete order code
What the EL558 is designed to do
EL558 is intended for access-controlled or remotely controlled solid doors. In day mode the door can be opened mechanically by the handle; in secure mode the deadbolt is automatically thrown after closing.
Hi-O connection
CAN-bus communication is used within an applicable ABLOY ARX configuration.
Mechanical opening
Opening by a compatible mechanical cylinder remains possible.
Applications and selection boundaries
Confirm the door standard and operating logic before treating a similar model as a substitute.
Typical applications
- Exterior doors in commercial buildings
- Hospitals, education and residential buildings
- Scandinavian-standard solid doors
- Verified fire-door configurations
Confirm or exclude
- Not suitable for door automation
- Not a direct replacement for DIN door preparation
- Confirm ARX and Hi-O system conditions
- Verify wiring, signals and certification before ordering
Product information checked for selection
Configuration-dependent values must be reconfirmed against the complete order code and current technical documentation.
Product typeMotor lock with latch function
StandardScandinavian
Door typeSolid doors
InstallationMortise
LockingSingle point
Operating modesDay mode and secure mode
CommunicationHi-O / CAN bus; verify the ARX system configuration
Mechanical openingCylinder opening available
Typical positionExterior doors in commercial, healthcare, education and residential buildings
Door automationNot suitable
Related models
Similar-looking models are not automatic substitutes; door preparation, drive type and handle logic may differ.
EL558
Scandinavian motor lock using Hi-O/ARX system conditions; not suitable for automation.
Current modelEL520
DIN motor lock for solid doors; automation is possible after system review.
View EL520 →EL560
DIN handle-controlled lock with electrical entry and mechanical egress.
View EL560 →Selection checklist
Provide door preparation, handing, traffic level, operating logic, power, interfaces, hardware, compliance requirements, quantity, destination and schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions raised during preliminary selection and replacement discussions.
What door type is ABLOY EL558 intended for?
EL558 is intended for access-controlled or remotely controlled solid doors. In day mode the door can be opened mechanically by the handle; in secure mode the deadbolt is automatically thrown after closing.
How is ABLOY EL558 controlled?
Day mode supports circulation; secure mode automatically deadlocks after the door closes.
What happens to EL558 during a power failure?
The fail state depends on the complete order configuration and control design. Confirm fail-safe or fail-secure operation before purchase.
Can EL558 be used with door automation?
No. ABLOY states that EL558 with latch function is not suitable for door automation.
Can EL558 be used on fire or escape doors?
Suitability must be verified against the complete lock, hardware, door certification and local compliance requirements.
What information is needed for a EL558 enquiry?
Provide door standard and preparation, handing, traffic, operating logic, power, interfaces, hardware, compliance needs, quantity, destination and schedule.
Use the complete order code, current technical documents and written project confirmation for final selection. This page does not replace engineering review or certification documents.
Discuss an ABLOY EL558 requirement
Send the door conditions, operating logic, quantity and project schedule for configuration review.