Technical information


 ... Product editions

ProMaster Master-Keying 8 is for everyone.

New to ProMaster Master-Keying 8 is the “Basic” edition, supporting inline “flat key” systems making the product available to customers who don’t need multiple users or system types.

Basic edition

Don’t for one moment think that this is a feature-poor version. It is not! It has almost all the capabilities of the Premium edition but is limited to a single user and design modules Inline, Interchangeable Code, MLA Binary Plus, MLA DC1, Lockwood Twin.

Full system capabilities: Yes; Full coding capabilities: Yes; Full reporting: Yes; Email: Yes; Full manufacturing and job history: Yes.

This is the new ProMaster offering for small organisations and sole traders who don’t supply high-end lock products.

Premium edition

This is the mainstream product. Up to 999 users can be supported simultaneously. Design modules for all locking products except a few which are manufacturer-specific are available.

For ProMaster Master-Keying 7 users, this is the direct replacement product.

Manufacturer edition

This edition is for lock manufacturers. Up to 999 users can be supported simultaneously. Design modules for all locking products are available. Some additional integration features are available. Bespoke customisations are available in the Manufacturer edition.


 ... Supported lock systems

ProMaster Master-Keying 8 has 31 design modules to choose from that support a huge range of lock products:

  • Inline “flat keys” (numerous depth and space cards and construction keying)
  • Interchangeable Core: Best A2, A3, A4, Medeco Keymark, Kaba Peaks 140/150, Sargent 6300, Sargent DG1, Corbin Russwin System 70, Schlage, Yale
  • Abloy Classic, Profile, Exec, Sentry, Disklock, Novel, Protec 1 & 2
  • ABUS Pfaffenhain XY14
  • AHRAM ASG Dimpled 1
  • Assa Abloy Union, KeyMaster, KeyUltra & Perk
  • Assa USA standard, LFIC, SFIC, CAM, special function (limited rotation, directional)
  • Australian Lock Company BiLock, BiLock Exclusive & Galaxy
  • Chubb Detainer
  • Evva 3KS, 3KS Plus, 4KS & DPE (Australia DPS, EPS)
  • Kaba Quattro, Gemini, experT, experT pluS & ACE
  • Lockwood Gen6T, Twin & MT5/MT5+
  • MLA Binary Plus & DC1
  • Medeco Original 10 & 60 Series and Biaxial 10 (Including M4) & 60 Series
  • Mottura Champions
  • Sargent DG2, DG3
  • Tokoz Pro, Pro+, Tech


 ... Supported machines
Key cutting machines
  • Silca UnoCode V1, V2, 199, 299, 399, 399 Evo, 399 Plus, UnoCode Pro, UnoCode F100, F400, F600, F800, F900, Triax e-Code, Triax Quattro, Triax Pro, Futura V1, V2, QuattroCode, Protech*
  • Keyline Dezmo, Ninja, Ninja Laser, Ninja Vortex, Ninja Total, Versa, Sigma Pro*
  • Abloy LT106, LT120*
  • ALC Galaxy*
  • CYA/Maromatic
  • HPC CodeMax
  • Ilco EZCode, UltraCode*
  • ITL 9000/950
  • Miracle A9*
  • Mul-T-Lock KC5*
  • Orion ECM200, Luna
  • XML output for factory integration
Key marking machines
  • Silca Marker 2000*
  • Gravograph
  • Ilco Engrave-It Pro
  • JMA MultiMark
  • Generic key marker
  • XML output for factory integration
Cylinder manufacturing machines
  • ALC Galaxy*
  • XML output for factory integration
Cylinder marking machines
  • Silca Marker 2000*
  • Gravograph
  • Ilco Engrave-It Pro
  • Generic cylinder marker

 ... Integrations

ProMaster Key Manager

Key issue management and tracking for the master-key system customer.

ProMaster Key Manager accepts data from the locksmith with ProMaster Master-Keying to update the records of keys, doors and keys cut so the ProMaster Key Manager user always has accurate master-key system records.

Check out ProMaster Key Manager.


 ... System requirements

Minimum requirements for Server hardware:

  • Windows 2019 or later preferred, Windows 8.1 or later supported
  • Multi-core CPU
  • 4GB RAM (available)
  • 4GB available Hard drive space
  • 1680 x 1050, 24 bit colour display

Minimum requirements for Workstation hardware:

  • Windows 10 preferred, Windows 8.1 or later supported
  • Multi-core CPU
  • 4GB RAM (available)
  • 400MB available Hard drive space
  • 1920 x 1200 display preferred, 1680 x 1050 display supported
  • For complex coding two displays are beneficial
  • Windows supported printer is required for reports
  • Windows supported label printer is recommended for labels however you may use sheet labels