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PDQ I5605 VAULT Control Key Cut (CTLC)
PDQ VAULT and High Security Keys and Key Cuts
These are PDQ factory keys for two closed key systems: the VAULT patented keying system and PDQ high security cylinders and cores. The range covers the VAULT key blank and VAULT master, grand master, great grand master, control and change key cuts, plus high security cut keys for 6-pin cylinders, 7-pin SFIC cores and 6-pin LFIC control keys on the TA keyway.
Key Features
- VAULT keys are tapered to pass the patented VAULT door inside the core, which blocks standard keys
- VAULT is covered by U.S. Patent #12338653 through 2044, and unauthorized duplication of VAULT keys is prohibited
- VAULT keys also operate standard SFIC cores, so a facility can move to VAULT in phases
- High security keys are cut at the factory; blanks for high security cylinders are not sold
- Key cuts cover every level of a master key system, from change key up to great grand master
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: I5605
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a restricted or patented keyway?
A restricted keyway uses key blanks set aside for limited use, so keys and cylinders can only be ordered with authorization. A patented keyway adds legal protection: PDQ VAULT is covered by U.S. Patent #12338653 through 2044, and only authorized distributors can supply VAULT keys and cores.
How does a master key system work?
A master key system groups locks so one key opens many doors while each door keeps its own change key. Levels run from change key to master, grand master and great grand master keys, and PDQ recommends no more than four levels.
Manufacturer Resources
PDQ Keying Systems And Forms
Product Specs
- Department:
- Door Hardware
- Product Group:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Subgroup:
- Keys and Key Blanks
- Product Type:
- Key
- Product Category:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Model:
- I5605
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Tags:
- pdq i5605, i5605 pdq, i5605
- Subcategory:
- Cylinders, Cores and Keys
PDQ I5605 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does the PDQ I5605 control key cut actually do?
A control key is what removes and installs interchangeable cores, not what opens the door. The PDQ I5605 is a factory-cut VAULT control key, so it is the key a locksmith or facility maintenance tech uses to pull cores for rekeying. Day-to-day access still needs a change key or a master level key from the same system.
2) Will a VAULT key work on standard SFIC cores already in my building?
Yes. VAULT keys also operate standard SFIC cores, which is why PDQ positions VAULT as a phased conversion: you can introduce VAULT cores opening by opening and keep the existing standard cores working off the same keys until they are all swapped out. The reverse is not true, because the tapered VAULT key is what passes the patented VAULT door inside the core and standard keys are blocked.
3) Can I have a PDQ VAULT key copied at a hardware store or by my own locksmith?
No. VAULT is a patented, closed keying system covered by U.S. Patent #12338653 through 2044, and unauthorized duplication is prohibited. VAULT keys and cores come only from authorized distributors, so additional control or change keys have to be ordered against your keying records rather than cut from a blank locally.
4) Is the control key the same thing as a master key?
No, and ordering one when you need the other is a common mistake. A master key opens a group of doors; the control key only operates the core retainer so cores can be pulled and swapped. PDQ cuts both in the VAULT system along with grand master, great grand master and change keys, so a full system order usually includes a control key plus whatever access levels you need.
5) How many master key levels should I plan for a PDQ system?
PDQ recommends no more than four levels: change key, master, grand master and great grand master. Each door keeps its own change key while the higher levels open progressively larger groups. Going past four levels pins the cores so heavily that key interchange and wear become a problem, so plan the building groups to fit inside those four.
6) Can I buy PDQ high security key blanks and cut them myself?
No. PDQ high security keys are cut at the factory only, and blanks for high security cylinders are not sold. Factory cut keys are available for 6-pin cylinders, 7-pin SFIC cores and 6-pin LFIC control keys on the TA keyway. A VAULT key blank is offered, but high security blanks are not.
7) What do I need to submit when ordering PDQ VAULT key cuts?
VAULT and high security cuts are made to your keying schedule, not pulled off a shelf, so the order goes in against PDQ's keying system paperwork. PDQ publishes that documentation in its keying systems and forms packet, which covers how to lay out the change, master, grand master and great grand master levels along with control keys before the cuts are made.
8) Is the PDQ I5605 key meant for commercial or residential use?
Commercial. The I5605 VAULT control key is part of PDQ's commercial door hardware line and belongs to a restricted, authorization-controlled keying program, which is how schools, healthcare and multi-family operators keep key control auditable across a facility.
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