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	~~=BiLock EX/NG=~~		#REDIRECT [[BiLock NG]]

	~~{{Lock model~~
	~~\| name = BiLock EX/NG~~
	~~\| Img = File:BiLock_NG_cylinder.jpg~~
	~~\| maker = [[Australian Lock Company]]~~
	~~\| lock_type = [[Cylinder]]~~
	~~\| lock_design = [[Sidebar]]~~
	~~\| years_produced = 1998 - present~~
	~~\| related = [[BiLock]]<br>[[BiLock QC]]~~
	~~\| patent = [http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=lYoQAAAAEBAJ US 6,681,609]~~
	}}

	The '''BiLock EX''' (or '''BiLock NG''', '''BiLock New Generation''') is a dual-[[sidebar]] lock made by [[Australian Lock Company]]. The BiLock EX uses twelve pins arranged in two rows of six. Each row of pins uses a separate sidebar located at 3 and 9 o'clock in the plug. It also uses a moving element in the key blade which is used to position an addition component at the front of the plug. The BiLock EX is easily identified by the U-shaped key and keyway.

	~~The BiLock EX supercedes the earlier [[BiLock]] design and is available in the [[BiLock QC]] interchangeable core format.~~

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	~~== Principles of operation ==~~

	The BiLock EX/NG uses a total of twelve pins arranged in two rows of six. Each row of pins interacts with a [[sidebar]] on each side of the plug. Each pin has a round hole, the true gate, and a false gate located two pin depths away from the true gate. The false gate is the same shape as the true gate, but is too shallow to allow the sidebar to fully retract. To open the lock, all pins are raised and the side bar legs retract into the true gate on each pin. There are 4 depths for pins, which allows 16,777,216 (4<sup>12</sup>) theoretical key [[differs]]. [[Master keying]] is available by using pins with wider sidebar holes. Master keyed pins do not use false gates.

	The main difference between the classic [[BiLock]] and the BiLock EX is a moving element in the key. Similar to the component used in the [[Mul-T-Lock Interactive]], this component in the key interacts with a movable element at the front of the lock, referred to as the "13th locking dimension" by BiLock advertising literature.<ref>Australian Lock Company. [http://www.australianlock.com.au/system/files//f6/f1/o586/BiLockNewGenDLBrochure_1.pdf BiLock Sales Brochure]</ref> While at rest, the movable element connects to a blocking bar that prevents the sidebar at 3 o'clock from retracting. The moving element in the key raises the blocking bar so that the sidebar may retract. Unlike other interactive components, the BiLock's component does not use a shear line or other positive locking mechanism; it only needs to be moved up to function.

	The EX/NG plug also has a removable faceplate which allows the warding of the lock to be changed without replacement of the plug or cylinder. The actual design of EX/NG keys slightly differs from previous models; the base of the key and keyway are curved inward.<ref>{{Ref pulford}}</ref>

	~~<div align="center"><gallery>~~
	~~File:BiLock NG key.jpg\|The BiLock EX key.~~
	~~File:BiLock NG pins.jpg\|Pins used in the EX, with false gates and master keyed pin shown.~~
	~~File:BiLock NG sidebar.jpg\|One of the sidebars used in the EX.~~
	~~File:BiLock NG floating.jpg\|Moving element pin and blocking bar.~~
	~~</gallery></div>~~

	~~'''Notes'''~~
	* BiLock keys are cut then folded to create their U-shape.
	* The BiLock EX/NG core is compatible with the [[BiLock]] and [[BiLock QC]] cylinders.

	~~== Disassembly instructions ==~~

	~~The BiLock EX is easy to disassemble, but the moving element uses a number of small components that need to be considered.~~

	~~# Remove the [[cam]] or C-clip.~~
	~~# Remove the [[plug]] from the cylinder. A [[plug follower]] is not needed because there are no driver pins.~~
	# ~~Remove the faceplate from the front of the plug to access the moving element and the pin chamber cover.~~

	~~== Vulnerabilities ==~~

	~~The BiLock EX may be vulnerable to one or more of the following:~~

	* [[~~Lockpicking]]~~
	* [[Impressioning]]
	* [[Decoding]]

	~~'''Notes'''~~
	* The BiLock EX cannot be bumped because it is ''not'' a [[pin-tumbler]] lock.

	~~== Gallery ==~~

	~~<div align="center"><gallery>~~
	~~File:BiLock NG floating normal.jpg\|Moving component (key) in the default position.~~
	~~File:BiLock NG floating engaged.jpg\|Moving component (key) in the active position.~~
	~~File:~~BiLock NG ~~key bitting.jpg\|Closeup of the key bitting.~~
	~~</gallery></div>~~

	~~== References ==~~
	~~<references />~~

	~~== See also ==~~

	* [[Australian Lock Company]]
	* [[BiLock]]
	* [[Sidebar]]

	~~[[Category:Australian Lock Company\|BiLock EX]]~~
	~~[[Category:Sidebar locks~~]]

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	The '''BiLock EX''' (or '''BiLock NG''', '''BiLock New Generation''') is a dual-[[sidebar]] lock made by [[Australian Lock Company]]. The BiLock EX uses twelve pins arranged in two rows of six. Each row of pins uses a separate sidebar located at 3 and 9 o'clock in the plug. It also uses a moving element in the key blade which is used to position an addition component at the front of the plug. The BiLock EX is easily identified by the U-shaped key and keyway.		The '''BiLock EX''' (or '''BiLock NG''', '''BiLock New Generation''') is a dual-[[sidebar]] lock made by [[Australian Lock Company]]. The BiLock EX uses twelve pins arranged in two rows of six. Each row of pins uses a separate sidebar located at 3 and 9 o'clock in the plug. It also uses a moving element in the key blade which is used to position an addition component at the front of the plug. The BiLock EX is easily identified by the U-shaped key and keyway.

	The BiLock EX supercedes the earlier [[BiLock]] design~~, which does not use. It also comes~~ in ~~a interchangeable core format known as~~ the [[BiLock QC]].		The BiLock EX supercedes the earlier [[BiLock]] design and is available in the [[BiLock QC]] interchangeable core format.

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	== Principles of operation ==		== Principles of operation ==

	~~Add~~ to ~~me!~~		The BiLock EX/NG uses a total of twelve pins arranged in two rows of six. Each row of pins interacts with a [[sidebar]] on each side of the plug. Each pin has a round hole, the true gate, and a false gate located two pin depths away from the true gate. The false gate is the same shape as the true gate, but is too shallow to allow the sidebar to fully retract. To open the lock, all pins are raised and the side bar legs retract into the true gate on each pin. There are 4 depths for pins, which allows 16,777,216 (4<sup>12</sup>) theoretical key [[differs]]. [[Master keying]] is available by using pins with wider sidebar holes. Master keyed pins do not use false gates.

	~~<!--~~ The BiLock ~~uses two rows of six pin-tumbler pins~~ and ~~five sidebar~~ [[~~Side pin\|finger pins~~]]~~. To open~~ the lock, ~~all pin-tumblers properly raised~~ to a ~~height~~ that ~~allows~~ the ~~side bar legs to retract into small holes located~~ in the key ~~pins~~. ~~Every pin has~~ a ~~second, shallow hole drilled in~~ it~~. This hole is deep enough~~ to ~~allow the pin~~ to ~~set under sidebar pressure but too shallow to allow the sidebar to fully retract~~.		The main difference between the classic [[BiLock]] and the BiLock EX is a moving element in the key. Similar to the component used in the [[Mul-T-Lock Interactive]], this component in the key interacts with a movable element at the front of the lock, referred to as the "13th locking dimension" by BiLock advertising literature.<ref>Australian Lock Company. [http://www.australianlock.com.au/system/files//f6/f1/o586/BiLockNewGenDLBrochure_1.pdf BiLock Sales Brochure]</ref> While at rest, the movable element connects to a blocking bar that prevents the sidebar at 3 o'clock from retracting. The moving element in the key raises the blocking bar so that the sidebar may retract. Unlike other interactive components, the BiLock's component does not use a shear line or other positive locking mechanism; it only needs to be moved up to function.

	BiLocks are unique because they contain no driver/top pins and therefore the lock has no traditional [[shear line]]. There are ? depths for pin-tumblers, allowing for ? theoretical key [[differs]] for each pin stack. The ~~[[MACS]] for this lock is ? depths, giving the ? around ? real key differs. [[Master keying]] is available by using pins with wider sidebar holes.~~		The EX/NG plug also has a removable faceplate which allows the warding of the lock to be changed without replacement of the plug or cylinder. The actual design of EX/NG keys slightly differs from previous models; the base of the key and keyway are curved inward.<ref>{{Ref pulford}}</ref>

	~~The BiLock~~ EX also has ~~what is traditionally known as an [[interactive]] element in~~ the ~~key that was implemented to add an extra layer of security and extend the original patent~~ of the lock~~. BiLock refers~~ to ~~this element as a "trigger" which is held between~~ the ~~two blades by the plastic key head~~. ~~In its rest position the Trigger protrudes through a small opening in the key blade. As the key enters the keyway, the bottom~~ of the ~~keyway channel forces the front~~ of the ~~trigger upward into a lift pin. When the lift pin is raised, it drags a blocking bar up~~ and ~~out of the way of the right side bar, allowing it to retract~~. -->

	<div align="center"><gallery>		<div align="center"><gallery>
			File:BiLock NG key.jpg\|The BiLock EX key.
			File:BiLock NG pins.jpg\|Pins used in the EX, with false gates and master keyed pin shown.
			File:BiLock NG sidebar.jpg\|One of the sidebars used in the EX.
			File:BiLock NG floating.jpg\|Moving element pin and blocking bar.
	</gallery></div>		</gallery></div>

	'''Notes'''		'''Notes'''
	* BiLock keys are cut then folded to create their U-shape.		* BiLock keys are cut then folded to create their U-shape.
			* The BiLock EX/NG core is compatible with the [[BiLock]] and [[BiLock QC]] cylinders.

	== Disassembly instructions ==		== Disassembly instructions ==
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	# Remove the [[cam]] or C-clip.		# Remove the [[cam]] or C-clip.
	# Remove the [[plug]] from the cylinder. A [[plug follower]] is not needed because there are no driver pins.		# Remove the [[plug]] from the cylinder. A [[plug follower]] is not needed because there are no driver pins.
	# Remove the faceplate from the front of the ~~lock~~ to access the moving element and the pin chamber cover.		# Remove the faceplate from the front of the plug to access the moving element and the pin chamber cover.

	== Vulnerabilities ==		== Vulnerabilities ==
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	<div align="center"><gallery>		<div align="center"><gallery>
	File:BiLock NG floating.jpg		File:BiLock NG floating normal.jpg\|Moving component (key) in the default position.
	File:BiLock NG floating engaged.jpg		File:BiLock NG floating engaged.jpg\|Moving component (key) in the active position.
	~~File:BiLock NG floating normal~~.~~jpg~~		File:BiLock NG key bitting.jpg\|Closeup of the key bitting.
	File:BiLock NG key.jpg
	~~File:BiLock NG~~ key bitting.~~jpg~~
	~~File:BiLock NG pins.jpg~~
	~~File:BiLock NG sidebar.jpg~~
	</gallery></div>		</gallery></div>

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	* [[Australian Lock Company]]		* [[Australian Lock Company]]
			* [[BiLock]]
	* [[Sidebar]]		* [[Sidebar]]

	[[Category:Australian Lock Company\|BiLock EX]]		[[Category:Australian Lock Company\|BiLock EX]]
	[[Category:Sidebar locks]]		[[Category:Sidebar locks]]

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	<div align="center"><gallery>		<div align="center"><gallery>
	~~File:BiLock_NG_sidebar.jpg\|BiLock Sidebar.~~
	</gallery></div>		</gallery></div>

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			File:BiLock NG floating.jpg
			File:BiLock NG floating engaged.jpg
			File:BiLock NG floating normal.jpg
			File:BiLock NG key.jpg
			File:BiLock NG key bitting.jpg
			File:BiLock NG pins.jpg
			File:BiLock NG sidebar.jpg
	</gallery></div>		</gallery></div>

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	The '''BiLock EX''' (or '''BiLock NG''', '''BiLock New Generation''') is a ~~[[UL 437]]-rated~~ dual-[[sidebar]] lock made by [[Australian Lock Company]]. The BiLock EX uses twelve pins arranged in two rows of six. Each row of pins uses a separate sidebar located at 3 and 9 o'clock in the plug. The BiLock NG is easily identified by the U-shaped key and keyway.		The '''BiLock EX''' (or '''BiLock NG''', '''BiLock New Generation''') is a dual-[[sidebar]] lock made by [[Australian Lock Company]]. The BiLock EX uses twelve pins arranged in two rows of six. Each row of pins uses a separate sidebar located at 3 and 9 o'clock in the plug. It also uses a moving element in the key blade which is used to position an addition component at the front of the plug. The BiLock EX is easily identified by the U-shaped key and keyway.

	The BiLock EX supercedes the earlier [[BiLock]]. It also comes in a interchangeable core format known as the [[BiLock QC]].		The BiLock EX supercedes the earlier [[BiLock]] design, which does not use. It also comes in a interchangeable core format known as the [[BiLock QC]].

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	== Principles of operation ==		== Principles of operation ==

	The BiLock uses two rows of six pin-tumbler pins and five sidebar [[Side pin\|finger pins]]. To open the lock, all pin-tumblers properly raised to a height that allows the side bar legs to retract into small holes located in the key pins. Every pin has a second, shallow hole drilled in it. This hole is deep enough to allow the pin to set under sidebar pressure but too shallow to allow the sidebar to fully retract.		Add to me!

			<!-- The BiLock uses two rows of six pin-tumbler pins and five sidebar [[Side pin\|finger pins]]. To open the lock, all pin-tumblers properly raised to a height that allows the side bar legs to retract into small holes located in the key pins. Every pin has a second, shallow hole drilled in it. This hole is deep enough to allow the pin to set under sidebar pressure but too shallow to allow the sidebar to fully retract.

	BiLocks are unique because they contain no driver/top pins and therefore the lock has no traditional [[shear line]]. There are ? depths for pin-tumblers, allowing for ? theoretical key [[differs]] for each pin stack. The [[MACS]] for this lock is ? depths, giving the ? around ? real key differs. [[Master keying]] is available by using pins with wider sidebar holes.		BiLocks are unique because they contain no driver/top pins and therefore the lock has no traditional [[shear line]]. There are ? depths for pin-tumblers, allowing for ? theoretical key [[differs]] for each pin stack. The [[MACS]] for this lock is ? depths, giving the ? around ? real key differs. [[Master keying]] is available by using pins with wider sidebar holes.

	The BiLock EX also has what is traditionally known as an [[interactive]] element in the key that was implemented to add an extra layer of security and extend the original patent of the lock. BiLock refers to this element as a "trigger" which is held between the two blades by the plastic key head. In its rest position the Trigger protrudes through a small opening in the key blade. As the key enters the keyway, the bottom of the keyway channel forces the front of the trigger upward into a lift pin. When the lift pin is raised, it drags a blocking bar up and out of the way of the right side bar, allowing it to retract.		The BiLock EX also has what is traditionally known as an [[interactive]] element in the key that was implemented to add an extra layer of security and extend the original patent of the lock. BiLock refers to this element as a "trigger" which is held between the two blades by the plastic key head. In its rest position the Trigger protrudes through a small opening in the key blade. As the key enters the keyway, the bottom of the keyway channel forces the front of the trigger upward into a lift pin. When the lift pin is raised, it drags a blocking bar up and out of the way of the right side bar, allowing it to retract. -->

	<div align="center"><gallery>		<div align="center"><gallery>

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	\| name = BiLock EX/NG		\| name = BiLock EX/NG
	\| Img = File:BiLock_NG_cylinder.jpg		\| Img = File:BiLock_NG_cylinder.jpg
	\| maker = [[~~BiLock~~]]		\| maker = [[Australian Lock Company]]
	\| lock_type = [[Cylinder]]		\| lock_type = [[Cylinder]]
	\| lock_design = [[Sidebar]]		\| lock_design = [[Sidebar]]
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	The '''BiLock EX''' (or '''BiLock NG''', '''BiLock New Generation''') is a [[UL 437]]-rated dual-[[sidebar]] lock made by [[Australian Lock Company]]. The BiLock EX uses twelve pins arranged in two rows of six. Each row of pins uses a separate sidebar located at 3 and 9 o'clock in the plug. The BiLock NG is easily identified by the U-shaped key and keyway.		The '''BiLock EX''' (or '''BiLock NG''', '''BiLock New Generation''') is a [[UL 437]]-rated dual-[[sidebar]] lock made by [[Australian Lock Company]]. The BiLock EX uses twelve pins arranged in two rows of six. Each row of pins uses a separate sidebar located at 3 and 9 o'clock in the plug. The BiLock NG is easily identified by the U-shaped key and keyway.

			The BiLock EX supercedes the earlier [[BiLock]]. It also comes in a interchangeable core format known as the [[BiLock QC]].

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	== Disassembly instructions ==		== Disassembly instructions ==

	~~Add~~ to ~~me!~~		The BiLock EX is easy to disassemble, but the moving element uses a number of small components that need to be considered.

			# Remove the [[cam]] or C-clip.
			# Remove the [[plug]] from the cylinder. A [[plug follower]] is not needed because there are no driver pins.
			# Remove the faceplate from the front of the lock to access the moving element and the pin chamber cover.

	== Vulnerabilities ==		== Vulnerabilities ==

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	\| lock_design = [[Sidebar]]		\| lock_design = [[Sidebar]]
	\| years_produced = 1998 - present		\| years_produced = 1998 - present
	\| related = [[BiLock]]<br>[[BiLock ~~QCC~~]]		\| related = [[BiLock]]<br>[[BiLock QC]]
	\| patent = [http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=lYoQAAAAEBAJ US 6,681,609]		\| patent = [http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=lYoQAAAAEBAJ US 6,681,609]
	}}		}}

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	\| lock_design = [[Sidebar]]		\| lock_design = [[Sidebar]]
	\| years_produced = 1998 - present		\| years_produced = 1998 - present
	\| related =		\| related = [[BiLock]]<br>[[BiLock QCC]]
	\| patent = [http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=lYoQAAAAEBAJ US 6,681,609]		\| patent = [http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=lYoQAAAAEBAJ US 6,681,609]
	}}		}}

	The '''BiLock EX''' (or '''BiLock NG''', '''BiLock New Generation''') is a [[UL 437]]-rated dual-[[sidebar]] lock made by [[~~BiLock~~]]. The BiLock EX uses twelve pins arranged in two rows of six. Each row of pins uses a separate sidebar located at 3 and 9 o'clock in the plug. The BiLock NG is easily identified by the U-shaped key and keyway.		The '''BiLock EX''' (or '''BiLock NG''', '''BiLock New Generation''') is a [[UL 437]]-rated dual-[[sidebar]] lock made by [[Australian Lock Company]]. The BiLock EX uses twelve pins arranged in two rows of six. Each row of pins uses a separate sidebar located at 3 and 9 o'clock in the plug. The BiLock NG is easily identified by the U-shaped key and keyway.

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	== See also ==		== See also ==

	* [[~~BiLock~~]]		* [[Australian Lock Company]]
	* [[Sidebar]]		* [[Sidebar]]

	[[Category:BiLock\|EX]]		[[Category:Australian Lock Company\|BiLock EX]]
	[[Category:Sidebar locks]]		[[Category:Sidebar locks]]

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Principles of operation

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	The BiLock uses two rows of six pin-tumbler pins and five sidebar [[Side pin\|finger pins]]. To open the lock, all pin-tumblers properly raised to a height that allows the side bar legs to retract into small holes located in the key pins. Every pin has a second, shallow hole drilled in it. This hole is deep enough to allow the pin to set under sidebar pressure but too shallow to allow the sidebar to fully retract.		The BiLock uses two rows of six pin-tumbler pins and five sidebar [[Side pin\|finger pins]]. To open the lock, all pin-tumblers properly raised to a height that allows the side bar legs to retract into small holes located in the key pins. Every pin has a second, shallow hole drilled in it. This hole is deep enough to allow the pin to set under sidebar pressure but too shallow to allow the sidebar to fully retract.

	BiLocks are unique because they contain no driver/top pins and ~~there~~ the lock has no traditional [[shear line]]. There are ? depths for pin-tumblers, allowing for ? theoretical key [[differs]] for each pin stack. The [[MACS]] for this lock is ? depths, giving the ? around ? real key differs. [[Master keying]] is available by using pins with wider sidebar holes.		BiLocks are unique because they contain no driver/top pins and therefore the lock has no traditional [[shear line]]. There are ? depths for pin-tumblers, allowing for ? theoretical key [[differs]] for each pin stack. The [[MACS]] for this lock is ? depths, giving the ? around ? real key differs. [[Master keying]] is available by using pins with wider sidebar holes.

	The BiLock EX also has what is traditionally known as an [[interactive]] element in the key that was implemented to add an extra layer of security and extend the original patent of the lock. BiLock refers to this element as a "trigger" which is held between the two blades by the plastic key head. In its rest position the Trigger protrudes through a small opening in the key blade. As the key enters the keyway, the bottom of the keyway channel forces the front of the trigger upward into a lift pin. When the lift pin is raised, it drags a blocking bar up and out of the way of the right side bar, allowing it to retract.		The BiLock EX also has what is traditionally known as an [[interactive]] element in the key that was implemented to add an extra layer of security and extend the original patent of the lock. BiLock refers to this element as a "trigger" which is held between the two blades by the plastic key head. In its rest position the Trigger protrudes through a small opening in the key blade. As the key enters the keyway, the bottom of the keyway channel forces the front of the trigger upward into a lift pin. When the lift pin is raised, it drags a blocking bar up and out of the way of the right side bar, allowing it to retract.

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One note, this is not a pin-tumbler lock. If anything it is a slider or wafer lock.

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	=BiLock NG=		=BiLock EX/NG=

	{{Lock model		{{Lock model
	\| name = BiLock NG		\| name = BiLock EX/NG
	\| Img = File:~~BiLockNG~~.jpg		\| Img = File:BiLock_NG_cylinder.jpg
	\| maker = [[BiLock]]		\| maker = [[BiLock]]
	\| lock_type = [[Cylinder]]		\| lock_type = [[Cylinder]]
	\| lock_design = ~~[[Pin-tumbler]],~~ [[Sidebar]]		\| lock_design = [[Sidebar]]
	\| years_produced = ~~Mid 1980s~~-present~~<ref>[http://www.bilock.net/index.pl?page=2 BiLock: About Us]</ref>~~		\| years_produced = 1998 - present
	\| related = []		\| related =
	\| patent = [http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=lYoQAAAAEBAJ~~&dq=6,681,609~~ US 6,681,609]		\| patent = [http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=lYoQAAAAEBAJ US 6,681,609]
	}}		}}

	The '''BiLock EG''' (or '''BiLock New Generation''') is a [[UL 437]]-rated [[~~pin-tumbler~~]] lock made by [[BiLock]]. ~~All~~ BiLock ~~models include~~ two rows of pins and ~~an associated [[sidebar]] for each row~~. The ~~key~~ is U-shaped ~~to simultaneously register both rows of pins. BiLock keys are first cut, then folded to create their classic U-shape~~.		The '''BiLock EX''' (or '''BiLock NG''', '''BiLock New Generation''') is a [[UL 437]]-rated dual-[[sidebar]] lock made by [[BiLock]]. The BiLock EX uses twelve pins arranged in two rows of six. Each row of pins uses a separate sidebar located at 3 and 9 o'clock in the plug. The BiLock NG is easily identified by the U-shaped key and keyway.

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	== Principles of operation ==		== Principles of operation ==
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	The BiLock uses two rows of six pin-tumbler pins and five sidebar [[Side pin\|finger pins]]. To open the lock, all pin-tumblers properly raised to a height that allows the side bar legs to retract into small holes located in the key pins. Every pin has a second, shallow hole drilled in it. This hole is deep enough to allow the pin to set under sidebar pressure but too shallow to allow the sidebar to fully retract.		The BiLock uses two rows of six pin-tumbler pins and five sidebar [[Side pin\|finger pins]]. To open the lock, all pin-tumblers properly raised to a height that allows the side bar legs to retract into small holes located in the key pins. Every pin has a second, shallow hole drilled in it. This hole is deep enough to allow the pin to set under sidebar pressure but too shallow to allow the sidebar to fully retract.

	BiLocks are unique because they contain no driver/top pins and there the lock has no traditional [[shear line]]. There are ? depths for pin-tumblers, allowing for ? theoretical key [[differs]] for each pin stack. The [[MACS]] for this lock is ? depths, giving the ? around ? real key differs. [[Master keying]] is available by using pins with ~~multiple~~ sidebar holes.		BiLocks are unique because they contain no driver/top pins and there the lock has no traditional [[shear line]]. There are ? depths for pin-tumblers, allowing for ? theoretical key [[differs]] for each pin stack. The [[MACS]] for this lock is ? depths, giving the ? around ? real key differs. [[Master keying]] is available by using pins with wider sidebar holes.

	The BiLock EG also has what is traditionally known as an [[interactive]] element in the key that was implemented to add an extra layer of security and extend the original patent of the lock. BiLock refers to this element as a "trigger" which is held between the two blades by the plastic key head. In its rest position the Trigger protrudes through a small opening in the key blade. As the key enters the keyway, the bottom of the keyway channel forces the front of the trigger upward into a lift pin. When the lift pin is raised, it drags a blocking bar up and out of the way of the right side bar, allowing it to retract.

	~~To provide resistance against~~ [[~~destructive entry~~]], the ~~6000 uses~~ ....		The BiLock EX also has what is traditionally known as an [[interactive]] element in the key that was implemented to add an extra layer of security and extend the original patent of the lock. BiLock refers to this element as a "trigger" which is held between the two blades by the plastic key head. In its rest position the Trigger protrudes through a small opening in the key blade. As the key enters the keyway, the bottom of the keyway channel forces the front of the trigger upward into a lift pin. When the lift pin is raised, it drags a blocking bar up and out of the way of the right side bar, allowing it to retract.

	<div align="center"><gallery>		<div align="center"><gallery>
	File:~~BiLock_sidebar~~.jpg\|BiLock Sidebar.		File:BiLock_NG_sidebar.jpg\|BiLock Sidebar.
	</gallery></div>		</gallery></div>

	'''Notes'''		'''Notes'''
	*		* BiLock keys are cut then folded to create their U-shape.

	== Disassembly instructions ==		== Disassembly instructions ==

	The 6000 is disassembled in the same way as a traditional pin-tumbler cylinder. The sidebar does not cause too many problems when the plug is removed. When the key is removed from the exposed plug the finger pins will be forced out by spring pressure.		Add to me!

	~~{{Pin-tumbler standard disassembly}}~~

	== Vulnerabilities ==		== Vulnerabilities ==

	The ~~6000 system~~ may be vulnerable to one or more of the following:		The BiLock EX may be vulnerable to one or more of the following:

	* [[Lockpicking]]		* [[Lockpicking]]
	* [[Impressioning]]		* [[Impressioning]]
	* [[Decoding]]		* [[Decoding]]
	* [[Bumping\|Key bumping]]

	'''Notes'''		'''Notes'''
	* ~~Bumping~~ is ~~possible given~~ a ~~bump key with the correct sidebar bitting~~.		* The BiLock EX cannot be bumped because it is ''not'' a [[pin-tumbler]] lock.

	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==

	<div align="center"><gallery>		<div align="center"><gallery>
	~~File:ASSA_Twin_pins_all.jpg\|Pins and springs used in the 6000 system.~~
	~~File:ASSA_Twin_sidebar_compare.jpg\|Comparison of a "blank" and cut sidebar.~~
	</gallery></div>		</gallery></div>

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	== See also ==		== See also ==

	* [[~~ASSA]]~~		* [[BiLock]]
	* [[ASSA Twin V-10]]
	* [[Sidebar]]		* [[Sidebar]]
	* [[Pin-tumbler]]

	[[Category:~~ASSA~~\|~~Combi]]~~		[[Category:BiLock\|EX]]
	~~[[Category:Pin-tumbler locks~~]]
	[[Category:Sidebar locks]]		[[Category:Sidebar locks]]

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Principles of operation

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	== Principles of operation ==		== Principles of operation ==

	~~{{imbox~~\|~~text=ASSA literature numbers~~ pins ~~and~~ key ~~bitting positions from tip (back)~~ to ~~bow (front). Lockwiki uses~~ the ~~traditional terms and positions~~ to ~~avoid confusion~~.}}		The BiLock uses two rows of six pin-tumbler pins and five sidebar [[Side pin\|finger pins]]. To open the lock, all pin-tumblers properly raised to a height that allows the side bar legs to retract into small holes located in the key pins. Every pin has a second, shallow hole drilled in it. This hole is deep enough to allow the pin to set under sidebar pressure but too shallow to allow the sidebar to fully retract.

	~~The 6000 uses six pin-tumbler~~ pins and ~~five sidebar [[Side pin\|finger pins]]. To open~~ the lock~~, all pin-tumblers must be aligned at the~~ [[shear line]] and all finger pins must be properly aligned with the sidebar legs. Balanced pin stacks are used to resist attack from [[comb pick]]s as well as reduces wear on the springs. Driver pins come in four sizes and use a modified spool design which is combined with counter-milling in the plug chambers to provide high pick resistance. There are ~~nine~~ depths for pin-tumblers, allowing for ~~531,441 (9<sup>6</sup>)~~ theoretical key [[differs]] for ~~the~~ pin~~-tumbler portion of the lock~~. The [[MACS]] for this lock is ~~five~~ depths, giving the ~~6000~~ around ~~160,000~~ real key differs. [[Master keying]] is available using ~~traditional pin-tumbler master~~ pins ~~available in six sizes~~.		BiLocks are unique because they contain no driver/top pins and there the lock has no traditional [[shear line]]. There are ? depths for pin-tumblers, allowing for ? theoretical key [[differs]] for each pin stack. The [[MACS]] for this lock is ? depths, giving the ? around ? real key differs. [[Master keying]] is available by using pins with multiple sidebar holes.

	~~Unlike many other sidebar locks,~~ the ~~Twin 6000 finger pins are identical. Cuts are made on the sidebar directly and finger pins must be raised~~ to ~~match these positions. All finger pins use serrations above~~ and ~~below~~ the ~~true gate to provide manipulation resistance. Rekeying of the sidebar portion~~ of the lock is ~~only possibly when~~ the ~~sidebar is physically replaced or flipped upside-down~~. ~~This interaction between finger pins and sidebar gates frustrates traditional [[decoding]] attacks that attempt to measure~~ the ~~range~~ of ~~movement~~ of the ~~finger pins~~. ~~There are five depths available for finger pins~~, ~~givin~~ the ~~Twin 3~~,125 theoretical sidebar differs (5<sup>5</sup>). There are 2,800 real sidebar differs, using 1400 sidebars that can be flipped in either orientation. Keys are stamped with a five digit indirect sidebar bitting code.		The BiLock EG also has what is traditionally known as an [[interactive]] element in the key that was implemented to add an extra layer of security and extend the original patent of the lock. BiLock refers to this element as a "trigger" which is held between the two blades by the plastic key head. In its rest position the Trigger protrudes through a small opening in the key blade. As the key enters the keyway, the bottom of the keyway channel forces the front of the trigger upward into a lift pin. When the lift pin is raised, it drags a blocking bar up and out of the way of the right side bar, allowing it to retract.

	To provide resistance against [[destructive entry]], the 6000 uses ~~hardened steel pins in the front of the plug and near the sidebar and third and fourth pin-stacks~~. ~~In addition, driver pins are made of stainless steel to frustrate drilling of the pin stacks~~.		To provide resistance against [[destructive entry]], the 6000 uses ....

	<div align="center"><gallery>		<div align="center"><gallery>
	File:~~ASSA_Twin_V10_sidebar~~.jpg\|~~The Twin 6000 sidebar.~~		File:BiLock_sidebar.jpg\|BiLock Sidebar.
	~~File:ASSA_Twin_sidebar_pin.jpg\|Finger pins used with the sidebar.~~
	~~File:ASSA_Twin_V10_counter_milling.jpg\|Counter milling in the plug chambers~~.
	</gallery></div>		</gallery></div>

	'''Notes'''		'''Notes'''
	* The pin-tumbler bitting code is referred to as the ''system code'', and the sidebar bitting code as the ''sidebar code''.		*
	* [[Security pin]] design is based on a 1942 patent by Ralph Paul Crousore.<ref>[http://www.google.com/patents?id=L25uAAAAEBAJ US #2,283,489]. ''Pin and Cylinder Lock''.</ref><ref>{{Ref pulford}}</ref>
	*

	== Disassembly instructions ==		== Disassembly instructions ==