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=Medeco BiLevel=
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The ''Medeco BiLevel'' is a lock manufactured by [[Medeco]] that utilizes a [[sidebar]] as its primary means of locking. Each key pin must be rotated in order for the lock to open. [[Medeco]] advertises it more as a means of key control than as increased security. <ref>Medeco - Products http://www.assaabloylss.org/products/products_detail.php?category_ID=268&clear=268</ref>


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| maker = [[Medeco]]
| maker = [[Medeco]]
| lock_type = [[Cylinder]]
| lock_type = [[Cylinder]]
| lock_design = [[Sidebar]]
| lock_design = [[Pin-tumbler]], [[Sidebar]]
| patent = Patent pending
| years_produced = 2005 - Present
| patent =  
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The '''BiLevel''' (or '''Medeco<sup>3</sup> BiLevel''') is a [[pin-tumbler]] lock manufactured by [[Medeco]]. It uses a [[sidebar]] as a primary locking mechanism. Each key pin must be rotated in order for the lock to open. [[Medeco]] advertises the BiLevel for key control rather than security against [[lockpicking|picking]] and [[destructive entry]]. <ref>[http://www.assaabloylss.org/products/products_detail.php?category_ID=268&clear=268 Medeco<sup>3</sup> BiLevel Cylinders]</ref>
The BiLevel is a lower security form of the [[Medeco M3]]. It is easily identified by the "m<sup>3</sup>B" logo to the left of the keyway.


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== Principles of operation ==
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== Vulnerabilities ==
== Vulnerabilities ==
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* [[Lockpicking]]
* [[Lockpicking]]
* [[Decoding]]
* [[Decoding]]
== Gallery ==
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== References ==
== References ==
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== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Medeco]]
* [[Medeco]]
* [[Axial]]
* [[Axial rotation]]
* [[Sidebar]]
* [[Sidebar]]
* [[Pin-tumbler]]


[[Category:Medeco|BiLevel]]
[[Category:Medeco|BiLevel]]
[[Category:Pin-tumbler locks]]
[[Category:Sidebar locks]]

Revision as of 15:35, 6 April 2010

Medeco BiLevel

Medeco BiLevel
Name Medeco BiLevel
Manufacturer Medeco
Lock Type Cylinder
Lock Design Pin-tumbler, Sidebar
Year(s) Produced 2005 - Present


The BiLevel (or Medeco3 BiLevel) is a pin-tumbler lock manufactured by Medeco. It uses a sidebar as a primary locking mechanism. Each key pin must be rotated in order for the lock to open. Medeco advertises the BiLevel for key control rather than security against picking and destructive entry. [1]

The BiLevel is a lower security form of the Medeco M3. It is easily identified by the "m3B" logo to the left of the keyway.

Principles of operation

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Vulnerabilities

The Medeco BiLevel may be vulnerable to one or more of the following:

Gallery

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References

See also