Alarm Lock PDL1300 Programming Instructions User Manual

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PDL1300 
Programming Instructions 
HID HID CORPORATION 
PROXCARD® PROXKEY® 
KEYFOB 
PDL Trilogy Series 
Stand-Alone Access Control Systems 
with ProxCard
® Access 
OI312  7/06 
  
345 Bayview Avenue 
Amityville, New York 11701 
For Sales and Repairs 1-800-ALA-LOCK 
For Technical Service 1-800-645-9440 
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© ALARM LOCK 2006 
AL-DTM 
DATA TRANSFER 
MODULE 
AL-PRE PROXCARD® 
READER / ENROLLER 
DL-WINDOWS PROGRAMMING 
SOFTWARE 
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Table of Contents 
PDL Series Lock Features ................................. 3  
Supported Products ........................................... 4  
Lock Design Overview ....................................... 5  
Terminology Used in this Manual ..................... 6  
Programming Levels .......................................... 8  
Conventions Used in this Manual ..................... 9  
LED and Sounder Indicators ............................. 9 
Product Communication Examples ....................

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Audit Trail 
•40,000 Event Capacity 
•Entries Logged with Time and Date 
•Critical Programming Events Logged 
•Printable using the AL-IR1 Hand-Held Printer (see page 23, Function 55) 
•Uploadable using Alarm Locks DL-Windows software (see page 23, Function 58) 
•Transferable to AL-DTMs 
 
Lock Features 
•Metal Key Override for all cylindrical locks 
•Keypad Lockout (see page 24, Functions 60-61) 
•Non-Volatile (Fixed) Memory 
•Real-Time Clock (within one second accuracy) 
      (see page 21, Functions...

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Data Transfer Module (AL-DTM) 
An AL-D TM can be used to transfer Lock Programs (and other data) between DL-Windows and locks.  When 
computers cannot be transported or when electrical power is not available, the hand-held AL-DTM device acts as 
a go-between--it allows the transfer of lock data from the computer (through the AL-DT M) and to the lock, or in 
reverse (from the lock through the AL-DTM back to the computer).   
Infrared Printer (AL-IR1) 
An AL-IR1 printer is used to print Audit Trails and...

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Lock Design Overview 
Why Use Software inside a Lock? 
With ordinary door locks, the need to make physical copies of metal keys and distributing them can be a huge organizational and 
financial task -- and what will you do if someone causes a security breach by simply losing their key? 
 The answer lies in the advantage of software.  Software (also called firmware) is not hard or fixed like hardware is.  Software 
is soft -- flexible and changeable to your needs.  Software exists inside your Alarm...

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Terminology Used in this Manual 
What is a Lock Program? 
A Lock Program contains the instructions that a lock uses to per-
form its various functions.  You can use the keypad to create a 
Lock Program stored within the lock.  You can also use DL-
Windows (defined below) to create a Lock Program on your com-
puter, and then transfer and store the Program in the circuitry con-
tained inside the lock itself.  The Lock Program is essentially a 
computer database file that maintains feature settings,...

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User’s programming abilities.  For example, User Number 1 is 
always the Master, who can perform all programming tasks. 
 Programming Levels are hierarchical--higher levels are allowed to 
do anything the levels below them can do.  For example, if you 
are User 2, you are allowed to do anything that Users 3 through 
2000 can do (except for Users 297-300--see below).   
 
Who are Users 297-300? 
Users assigned to User Numbers 297, 298, 299 and 300 have 
special abilities, as follows: 
 User 297:  Quick...

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User 299 is a Non-Pass Code.  This is the only code that will initiate data transfer with the AL-DTM. 
NOTES:  
The Programming Level defines the range of programming 
tasks a User is allowed to perform.  The higher the Level, the 
more programming tasks the User is allowed (with Master 
allowing ALL tasks).   
 Note:  Since the Programming Level is closely associated 
with the type of User and their abilities, a User who holds a 
certain Programming Level is sometimes referred to by their 
“User...

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ACTIVITY LED SOUNDER COMMENTS 
Keypress 1 RED Flash 1 Beep Normal Operation 
Access Granted  3 GREEN Flashes 3 Beeps  
Invalid Code 6 RED Flashes 6 Beeps Re-enter User Code 
Successful Program Entry 2 GREEN Flashes 2 Beeps When in Program Mode 
Unsuccessful Program Entry 7 RED Flashes 7 Beeps When in Program Mode 
Exit Program Mode 2 Red, 2 Green Flashes 10 Beeps  
Valid but Disabled Code 1 Green, 4 Red Flashes 1 long, 5 short beeps Code exists in memory, but disabled 
Low Battery Red and Green Flash...

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NOTE:  
The AL-PCI cable is designed to be used on a 9 pin serial COM port.  If your computer has a 25 pin COM port, a 25 pin to 9 pin adapter must be used.   
Warning:  Polarity MUST be observed when connecting cables to the lock.  The tab (-) must plug into the negative (black) hole. 
DB9 to DB9 Serial 
Cable (supplied) 
Scenario 3   Enroll ProxCards® quickly into DL-Windows, then transfer this new ProxCard® data from the computer through the AL-PRE 
to the lock (thus avoiding the need to use an...