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	\| related = [[BiLock FG]]<br>[[BiLock NG]]		\| related = [[BiLock FG]]<br>[[BiLock NG]]
	\| patent = [~~http~~://~~www~~.google.com/~~patents~~/~~US6076386~~ US 6,076,386]		\| patent = [https://patents.google.com/patent/US6076386A/ US 6,076,386]
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=BiLock QC=

{{Lock model
| name = BiLock QC
| Img = File:BiLock_NG_cylinder_rim.jpg
| maker = [[Australian Lock Company]]
| lock_type = [[Cylinder]]
| lock_design = [[Sidebar]]
| years_produced = 1998 - present
| related = [[BiLock FG]]<br>[[BiLock NG]]
| patent = [http://www.google.com/patents/US6076386 US 6,076,386]
}}

The '''BiLock QC''' (or '''BiLock Quick Change''') is the removable core version of the BiLock dual-[[sidebar]] locks ([[BiLock FG]] or [[BiLock NG]]) made by [[Australian Lock Company]]. QC cylinders use 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.

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== Principles of operation ==

:''See also: [[BiLock FG]] & [[BiLock NG]]''

The BiLock QC 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 widened or multiple sidebar holes. Master keyed pins do not use false gates.

There is no [[MACS]] for BiLock pins, but two four depths (deepest key cut) cannot be opposite one another because it weakens the key.

The main difference between the classic [[BiLock FG]] and the NG 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.

<div align="center"><gallery>
File:BiLock NG key.jpg|A BiLock QC user key.
File:BiLock_QC_control_key_2.jpg|A BiLock QC control key.
File:BiLock NG pins.jpg|Pins used in the QC, with false gates and master keyed pin shown.
File:BiLock_QC_core_removal.jpg|A QC core being removed with a control key.
</gallery></div>

'''Notes'''
* BiLock keys are cut then folded to create their U-shape.
* The BiLock QC may use either [[BiLock FG]] or [[BiLock NG]] cylinders.

== Disassembly instructions ==

The BiLock QC is easy to disassemble:

# Insert a working control key and rotate the plug 45° in either direction.
# Pull on the key to free the plug from the cylinder.
# To reassemble, insert the plug (with control key) into the cylinder at 45° then rotate the plug to the 12 o'clock position and remove the key.

'''Notes'''
* The QC sidebars are crimped in place to facilitate core removal.
* QC plugs have the cam mechanism as part of the plug; removal of a c-clip or other retainer is not necessary for disassembly.

== Vulnerabilities ==

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

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

'''Notes'''
* The BiLock QC cannot be bumped because it is does not use driver pins.
* User keys can be upgraded to control keys by material removal.<ref name="KingDatagram">King, Jon & Datagram. (2011) [http://www.lockpickingforensics.com/articles/bilock.pdf Beating the BiLock]</ref>
* Decoding is possible via shimming of the pin channels as well as a pin & cam decoding tool from Falle Securities.<ref name="KingDatagram" />
* Visual key decoding is simplified due to the low number of depths per pin.
* Keys can be simulated with thin shims made of plastic or metal.<ref name="KingDatagram" />

== Gallery ==

<div align="center"><gallery>
File:BiLock_QC_bearings_in.jpg|Plug retaining bearings in the QC.
File:BiLock NG sidebar.jpg|One of the sidebars used in the QC.
File:BiLock NG floating.jpg|Moving element pin and blocking bar (QC-NG).
File:BiLock NG floating normal.jpg|Moving component (key) in the default position (QC-NG).
File:BiLock NG floating engaged.jpg|Moving component (key) in the active position (QC-NG).
File:BiLock NG key bitting.jpg|Closeup of a user key's bitting.
File:BiLock_NG_moving_key.jpg|Moving element in the key (QC-NG).
File:BiLock_NG_keyway_plate.jpg|Removable key profile plate.
</gallery></div>

== References ==
<references />

== See also ==

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

[[Category:Australian Lock Company|BiLock QC]]
[[Category:Sidebar locks]]