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=Medeco BiLevel=
=Medeco BiLevel=
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>


{{ Lock model
{{ Lock model
| name = Medeco BiLevel
| name = Medeco BiLevel
| Img = File:Medeco_Bilevel_cylinder.jpg
| 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 =  
}}
}}
The '''BiLevel''' (or '''Medeco<sup>3</sup> BiLevel''') is a [[pin-tumbler]] lock manufactured by [[Medeco]]. Unlike Medeco's other systems which use [[axial rotation]], the BiLevel uses [[pin-tumbler]]s and a traditional [[shear line]] as the primary locking mechanisms. [[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 ==
:''See also [[Pin-tumbler#Principles_of_Operation|Pin-tumbler (Principles of Operation)]]''
Unlike Medeco's other systems that use [[axial rotation]] to properly position pin-tumblers with sidebar legs, the BiLevel uses a sidebar that only interfaces with the M3 slider component. The BiLevel is marketted as a lower security (and cheaper) version of the M3 that can be integrated into existing M3 systems.
== Disassembly Instructions ==
The BiLevel can be disassembled in the same way as a standard pin-tumbler mechanism with consideration for the sidebar and slider components.
{{Pin-tumbler standard disassembly}}


== Vulnerabilities ==
== Vulnerabilities ==
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* [[Lockpicking]]
* [[Lockpicking]]
* [[Key bumping]]
* [[Impressioning]]
* [[Decoding]]
* [[Decoding]]
== Gallery ==
<div align="center"><gallery>
File:Medeco_Bilevel_pins.jpg|Pins used in the BiLevel.
File:Medeco_Bilevel_sidebar.jpg|The BiLevel sidebar.</gallery></div>


== 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]]
[[Category:Lock models]]

Latest revision as of 18:16, 12 February 2021

Medeco BiLevel

Medeco BiLevel
Medeco Bilevel cylinder.jpg
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. Unlike Medeco's other systems which use axial rotation, the BiLevel uses pin-tumblers and a traditional shear line as the primary locking mechanisms. 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

See also Pin-tumbler (Principles of Operation)

Unlike Medeco's other systems that use axial rotation to properly position pin-tumblers with sidebar legs, the BiLevel uses a sidebar that only interfaces with the M3 slider component. The BiLevel is marketted as a lower security (and cheaper) version of the M3 that can be integrated into existing M3 systems.

Disassembly Instructions

The BiLevel can be disassembled in the same way as a standard pin-tumbler mechanism with consideration for the sidebar and slider components.

  1. Remove the cam or C-clip.
  2. Insert the key and turn the plug 45-90 degrees.
  3. Withdraw the plug from the cylinder. (A plug follower is recommended)

OR

  1. Remove the chamber casings and take out each pin-stack individually
  2. Remove the cam or C-clip.
  3. Withdraw the plug from the cylinder.


Vulnerabilities

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

Gallery

References

See also