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=CX5=
=Scorpion CX-5=


{{Lock model
{{Lock model
|name=CX5
|name=Scorpion CX-5
|Img=File:CX5 cylinder.jpg
|Img=File:Scorpion CX5 cylinder.jpg
|maker=[CYC]
|maker=[[Scorpion]], Marks USA, CX5 Security
|lock_type=Varied
|lock_type=Varied
|lock_design=[[Pin-tumbler]], [[Sidebar]]
|lock_design=[[Pin_tumbler|Pin-tumbler]], [[Sidebar]]
|patent= [http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=3qoJAAAAEBAJ US 6,477,876]<br>[http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=sHh4AAAAEBAJ US D516,897]
|patent= [https://patents.google.com/patent/US6477876B1/ US 6,477,876]<br>[https://patents.google.com/patent/USD516897S1/ US D516,897S1]<br>Expired 2020
|years_produced=2003-Present
|years_produced=2003-Present
|ratings= [[UL 437]]
|related=
|related=
| spec_on      = true
| spec_comptype = [[Pin_tumbler |Pin-tumbler]]
| spec_comp    = 6
}}
}}


The '''CX5''' is a [[UL 437]] rated [[pin-tumbler]] lock made by [CYC] and distributed by CX5 Security Solutions Inc., Inc. It uses six pin-tumblers and five springless [[Side pin|finger pins]] which interface with a [[sidebar]]. The CX5 is redistributed (and sometimes rebranded) by a number of smaller lock manufacturers such as Marks USA in the United States. The CX5 is functionally identical to the earlier [[Scanlock]] design.
The '''CX-5''' (or '''CX5''') is a [[UL 437]]-rated [[Pin_tumbler|pin-tumbler]] lock made by CX5 Security in South Korea. It uses six pin-tumblers and five springless [[Slider|sliders]] which interface with a [[sidebar]]. The CX-5 is functionally identical to the earlier [[ScanLock SLX-5]] design.
 
The CX-5 is distributed (and sometimes rebranded) by a number of lock manufacturers, such as Marks USA in the United States. The CX-5 was originally sold by [[Scorpion]] and distributed by Can-Am Door Hardware, Inc. It has since been rebranded as "CX5" (no dash) by Far Pro Security Solutions and sold through CX5 Security of Canada/South Korea.


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


The CX5 uses six pin-tumblers and a [[sidebar]] as primary locking components. In function, it is similar to other sidebar-based pin-tumblers, particularly the [[ASSA Twin 6000]] and the [[Mul-T-Lock MT5|Mul-T-Lock MT5+]]. Both pin-tumblers and sidebar [[Side pin|finger pins]] must be properly positioned to rotate the [[plug]]. The CX5 allows for ten pin-tumbler sizes, for a total of 1,000,000 (10<sup>6</sup>) theoretical key differs. Given a [[MACS]] of 6, the real number of key differs is closer to 400,000 for any given sidebar bitting. Driver (top) pins are spooled to frustrated [[lockpicking]] attacks. The spool design is similar to those used in the [[ASSA Twin 6000]].
The CX-5 uses six pin-tumblers and a sidebar as primary locking components. In function, it is similar to other sidebar-based pin-tumblers, particularly the [[ASSA Twin 6000]] and the [[Mul-T-Lock MT5|Mul-T-Lock MT5+]]. Both pin-tumblers and sidebar [[Slider|sliders]] must be properly positioned to rotate the [[plug]]. The CX-5 allows for ten pin-tumbler sizes, for a total of 1,000,000 (10<sup>6</sup>) theoretical key differs. Given a [[MACS]] of 6, the real number of key differs is closer to 400,000 for any given sidebar bitting. Driver (top) pins are spooled to frustrate [[lockpicking]] attacks. The [[Security pin|spool]] design is similar to those used in the [[ASSA Twin 6000]].


The sidebar is made of steel and positioned at 9 o'clock in the plug. The sidebar interfaces with five finger pins of four possible depths, giving the CX5 a total of 1024 (4<sup>5</sup>) theoretical sidebar differs. Each finger pin has one true gate and one false (shallow) gate. The key has a milled track on the left hand side that picks up the legs of each finger pins and properly positions their true gates. Finger pins are left springless to promote longevity of the key track and the finger pin legs.<ref>{{Ref pulford}}</ref>
The sidebar is made of steel and positioned at 9 o'clock in the plug. The sidebar interfaces with five sliders of four possible depths, giving the CX-5 a total of 1024 (4<sup>5</sup>) theoretical sidebar differs. Each slider has one true gate and one false (shallow) gate. The key has a milled track on the left hand side that picks up the legs of each slider and properly positions their true gates. Slideers are left springless to promote longevity of the key track and the slider legs.<ref>{{Ref pulford}}</ref>


<div align="center"><gallery>
<div align="center"><gallery>
File:CX5 key.jpg|Pin-tumbler bitting and sidebar track on the CX5 key.
File:Scorpion CX5 key.jpg|Pin-tumbler bitting and sidebar track on the CX-5 key.
File:CX5 pins aligned.jpg|Pins properly aligned at the [[shear line]].
File:Scorpion CX5 pins aligned.jpg|Key pins properly aligned at the [[shear line]].
File:CX5 sidebar aligned.jpg|Sliders properly aligned.
File:Scorpion CX5 sidebar aligned.jpg|Sliders properly aligned.
File:CX5 sidebar misaligned.jpg|Sliders misaligned.
File:Scorpion CX5 sidebar misaligned.jpg|Sliders misaligned.
</gallery></div>
</gallery></div>


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


The CX5 can be disassembled in the same way as a standard pin-tumbler lock. When a key is not inserted into the exposed plug the springless finger pins and sidebar will fall out of the plug.
The CX-5 can be disassembled in the same way as a standard pin-tumbler lock. When a key is not inserted into the exposed plug the springless sliders and sidebar will fall out of the plug.


{{Pin-tumbler standard disassembly}}
{{Pin-tumbler standard disassembly}}
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== Vulnerabilities ==
== Vulnerabilities ==


The CX5 may be vulnerable to one of more of the following:
The CX-5 may be vulnerable to one of more of the following:


* [[Lockpicking]]
* [[Lockpicking]]
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'''Notes'''
'''Notes'''
* Key bumping is only possible given a bump key with the correct sidebar bitting.
* Key bumping is only possible given a bump key with the correct sidebar bitting.


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==


<div align="center"><gallery>
<div align="center"><gallery>
File:CX5 pins all.jpg
File:Scorpion CX5 pins all.jpg|Pins used in the Scorpion CX-5 version
File:CX5 pins close.jpg
File:Scorpion CX5 pins close.jpg|Spooled driver pins
File:CX5 sidebar.jpg
File:Scorpion CX5 sidebar.jpg|Steel sidebar
File:CX5 sliders.jpg
File:Scorpion CX5 sliders.jpg|[[Slider|Sliders]] with false gates
</gallery></div>
</gallery></div>


== References ==
== References ==
<references />
<references />
== External links ==
[https://assamow.com/CX5MowV2.1.pdf ''A Review of Security Features in the CX5'']


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


* [[Scorpion]]
* [[Scorpion]]
* [[Pin-tumbler]]
* [[Pin_tumbler |Pin-tumbler]]
* [[Sidebar]]
* [[Sidebar]]
* [[Side_pin |Side pin]]


[[Category:CX5]]
[[Category:Lock models]]
[[Category:Scorpion|CX-5]]
[[Category:Pin-tumbler locks]]
[[Category:Pin-tumbler locks]]
[[Category:Sidebar locks]]
[[Category:Sidebar locks]]
[[Category:Slider locks]]
[[Category:UL 437 locks]]

Latest revision as of 00:31, 1 January 2023

Scorpion CX-5

Scorpion CX-5
Scorpion CX5 cylinder.jpg
Name Scorpion CX-5
Manufacturer Scorpion, Marks USA, CX5 Security
Lock Type Varied
Lock Design Pin-tumbler, Sidebar
Year(s) Produced 2003-Present
Security Rating(s) UL 437
Patent US 6,477,876
US D516,897S1
Expired 2020
Specifications
# of Components 6
Component Type Pin-tumbler


The CX-5 (or CX5) is a UL 437-rated pin-tumbler lock made by CX5 Security in South Korea. It uses six pin-tumblers and five springless sliders which interface with a sidebar. The CX-5 is functionally identical to the earlier ScanLock SLX-5 design.

The CX-5 is distributed (and sometimes rebranded) by a number of lock manufacturers, such as Marks USA in the United States. The CX-5 was originally sold by Scorpion and distributed by Can-Am Door Hardware, Inc. It has since been rebranded as "CX5" (no dash) by Far Pro Security Solutions and sold through CX5 Security of Canada/South Korea.

Principles of operation

The CX-5 uses six pin-tumblers and a sidebar as primary locking components. In function, it is similar to other sidebar-based pin-tumblers, particularly the ASSA Twin 6000 and the Mul-T-Lock MT5+. Both pin-tumblers and sidebar sliders must be properly positioned to rotate the plug. The CX-5 allows for ten pin-tumbler sizes, for a total of 1,000,000 (106) theoretical key differs. Given a MACS of 6, the real number of key differs is closer to 400,000 for any given sidebar bitting. Driver (top) pins are spooled to frustrate lockpicking attacks. The spool design is similar to those used in the ASSA Twin 6000.

The sidebar is made of steel and positioned at 9 o'clock in the plug. The sidebar interfaces with five sliders of four possible depths, giving the CX-5 a total of 1024 (45) theoretical sidebar differs. Each slider has one true gate and one false (shallow) gate. The key has a milled track on the left hand side that picks up the legs of each slider and properly positions their true gates. Slideers are left springless to promote longevity of the key track and the slider legs.[1]

  • Pin-tumbler bitting and sidebar track on the CX-5 key.

  • Key pins properly aligned at the shear line.

  • Sliders properly aligned.

  • Sliders misaligned.

Notes

  • Pin-tumbler bitting codes are designated 0 (0.339") to 9 (0.204"), jumping in incremenents of 0.015".

Disassembly instructions

The CX-5 can be disassembled in the same way as a standard pin-tumbler lock. When a key is not inserted into the exposed plug the springless sliders and sidebar will fall out of the plug.

  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 CX-5 may be vulnerable to one of more of the following:

Notes

  • Key bumping is only possible given a bump key with the correct sidebar bitting.


Gallery

  • Pins used in the Scorpion CX-5 version

  • Spooled driver pins

  • Steel sidebar

  • Sliders with false gates


References

  1. ↑ PULFORD, Graham (2007). High Security Mechanical Locks: An Encyclopedic Reference. ISBN 0750684372.


External links

A Review of Security Features in the CX5


See also

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