Primus® Security Upgrade

Security

• Patented against unauthorized key duplication 
• Secondary, independent sidebar and finger pin locking mechanism protects against picking and bumping
• All Primus keys are tightly controlled and have a unique, factory-milled side bitting design that is geographically defined and can be made exclusive to the user at a local or even national level  
• Optional, high-security UL 437 listed cylinders (conventional only) feature hardened steel, anti-drill pins and are confirmed under UL testing protocols as pick-resistant, drill-resistant and capable of withstanding extreme physical attacks

Convenience

• Restricted keyways and Primus product order authorizations are managed online using the restrictedproduct.allegion.com website  
• Primus XP keys are compatible with non-Primus Everest 29 and legacy Everest cylinders that share the same keyway family 
• Utilizes six standard key cuts; no special key duplication equipment needed

Key control

• SiteMaster 200®  software helps users set up and manage their entire key system
• The unique factory-milled side bitting on a Primus key makes unauthorized duplication highly preventable  
• Primus can be used to upgrade legacy legacy Everest, Everest 29 or Classic Obverse key systems and regain or improve key control within the building

Construction

• Solid brass bar stock construction and hardened stainless steel housings
• 6-pin keying length (SL Conventional 7-pin)

Physical and administrative security

• Upgraded security: patented Primus cylinders add a secondary, independent sidebar and finger pin locking mechanism and are available in 5 levels of geographic exclusivity 
• High security: patented Everest 29 S and T keyways additionally gain hardened steel anti-drill pins as Primus UL 437 listed cylinders (conventional cylinders only)

Application

• Modular: conventional cylinder formats can be applied to any Schlage key-in-lever, rim or mortise need
• Master keying in open or restricted keyways options available
• Primus keys will work non-Primus cylinders eliminating the need for a complete re-key

Design variations 

• Conventional and Conventional SL cylinders applicable to Schlage modular system
• FSIC and FSIC SL cylinders, including mortise, rim, and deadbolt applications
• Primus conventional cylinders made to fit Falcon and a wide range of competitor locks made by Corbin Russwin, Sargent, Yale, and Adams Rite (see service manuals for specific model listing)
• Schlage FSIC cylinders for competitive OEM deadlocks and deadlatches using Schlage keyways: Adams Rite MS/4500 and 4700, Lori 4500, Corbin Russwin DL3000
• Schlage FSIC cylinders for competitive OEM deadbolts using Schlage keyways: Adams Rite 4070

Available cylinder formats

• 6-pin Conventional
• 7-pin Conventional SL
• 6-pin Full Size Interchangeable Core (FSIC)
• 7-pin FSIC SL

Open keyways upgradeable to Primus RP

• Schlage Classic Obverse keyways, including Schlage C, in Conventional and FSIC cylinders
• Classic Obverse gains patent protection in a Primus RP cylinder 

Patented keyways upgradeable to Primus XP

• Everest 29™ S keyways include S123 which is the default keyway for all Schlage locksets as Conventional and FSIC
• Everest 29™ T restricted keyways as Conventional and FSIC
• Everest 29™ R restricted keyways as a SL cylinders in Conventional and FSIC formats with the same A2 pinning style of an SFIC 

Upgrades for legacy Everest key systems

• Everest 29 R, S and T keyways are backwards compatible to the legacy Everest B, C and D keyway families respectively  
• Legacy Everest keyways are upgradeable to Primus XP 

Master Keying

• Factory master keying available

Electronic validation through the restrictedproduct.allegion.com website (Chrome browser recommended) allows users to easily manage all order authorizations for restricted key systems.

• Eliminates paperwork and saves time
• Provides a secure communication portal for generating restricted product authorizations
• Creates electronic face sheets that can be faxed or emailed
• Enables user review of order authorization history
• Allows users to manage who can generate restricted product authorizations

For more information

• Restricted Product Brochure
• Restricted Product Instructional Videos
  

Category Information

• Schlage key systems, cylinders and keys catalog
• Understanding Key Control
• Keyway security: A door-by-door approach
• Keyway System Assessment Tool solution sheet

Product Information

• Everest 29™ SL Primus XP data sheet
• Piedmont Schools regain key control with lock upgrade
• Tarrant County College

Related Product Information

• Restricted Product Brochure

Technical Resources

• Schlage Primus® service manual

Additional information

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5 Things to Know About How Schlage Primus Works

5 Differences Between Schlage Primus RP and Primus XP

Intro to Door Hardware: Intro to Keying Terms

Introduction to Key Systems for Locksmiths

Listen-In Video Lesson | Keying Schematics

Listen-In Video Lesson | Basic Master Keying

How to Convert Schlage Primus XP Cylinders to Primus RP

Allegion 101 Secure the door: Intro to Schlage Cylinders, Keys, and Key Systems