Alarm Lock PL3500 and ETPL Programming Instructions User Manual

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Trilogy 
PL3500 and ETPL 
Programming Instructions 
© ALARM LOCK 2005 
AL-PRE PROXCARD® 
READER / ENROLLER 
DL-WINDOWS PROGRAMMING 
SOFTWARE 
PL Trilogy Series 
Stand-Alone Access Control System 
with ProxCard
® Access 
WI1390  10/05 
  
PL3500 / ETPL 
HID HID CORPORATION 
PROXCARD® 
PROXKEY® 
KEYFOB 
AL-IR1 PRINTER 
AL-DTM 
DATA TRANSFER 
MODULE 
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Table of Contents 
THE ALARM LOCK TRILOGY PL-SERIES STAND-ALONE ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM IS A STATE-OF-THE-ART  
M
ICROPROCESSOR-BASED PROGRAMMABLE PROXIMITY SECURITY LOCK. 
PL3500 and ETPL 
To increase security, the PL Series lock does not include a keypad.  Features an 
HID compatible ProxCard® reader, and a real-time clock/calendar that automati-
cally adjusts for Daylight Saving Time and allows for automated programming of 
events.  Also features three methods of programming:  (1) transfer...

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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 (only via programmed Function Cards) 
•Uploadable using Alarm Locks DL-Windows software  
•Transferable through AL-DTM 
 
Lock Features 
•Metal Key Override for all cylindrical locks 
•Non-Volatile (Fixed) Memory 
•Real-Time Clock (with automatic Daylight Saving Time adjust)
 
•Programmable Relay 
•Visual and Audible Feedback 
•Battery Status...

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AL-DTM - Data Transfer Module 
The enhanced AL-DTM may be used to transfer program data between a PC running DL-Windows 
software and locks.  Use of the older AL-DTM model 1 is not recommended.  
 
Prox Card Reader/Enroller (AL-PRE) 
An AL-PRE is used to quickly enroll multiple ProxCards® and ProxKey® keyfobs into DL-W indows.  Use the 
supplied 9-pin DB9 to DB9 serial cable to connect the AL-PRE to your computer’s serial COM port.  Compatible 
with most HID ProxCards
® and ProxKey® keyfobs (37 bits...

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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 organ-
izational and financial task -- and what will you do if someone causes a security breach by losing their key? 
 
The answer lies in the advantage of SOFTWARE.  Software (also called firmware) is not hard or fixed like hard-
ware is.  Software is soft -- flexible and changeable to your needs.  Software exists inside your Alarm Lock™...

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Terminology Used in this Manual 
What is a Lock Program? 
(Also called Lock Programming).  A Lock Program contains the 
instructions that a lock uses to perform its various functions.  You 
can also use DL-Windows (defined below) to create a Lock Pro-
gram on your computer, and then transfer and store the Program 
in the circuitry contained inside the lock itself.  The Lock Program 
is essentially a computer database file that maintains feature set-
tings, schedules, audit trails, etc.  Using...

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time and effort.  In DL-Windows, Groups are controlled via sched-
ules, and a typical example involves enabling or disabling a 
Group at a certain time.  Note:  Groups may only be added or 
changed via DL-Windows.   
 
 
What are Function Cards? 
There are three ways to program the PL3500 lock:  (1) Using DL-
Windows; (2) Using a pre-programmed AL-DTM module; and (3) 
Using proximity cards as Function Cards at first power-up.  The 
Function cards are simply 9 standard proximity cards labeled one...

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Default User Numbers for PL3500 / ETPL 
USER TYPE ASSIGNED TO  
USER NUMBER: 
(Not Used--The PL3500/ETPL does not contain a Master Number) 1 
Basic User Cards (Accessible through DL-Windows only) with no Entry 
Delay  2 - 11 
Quick Enable User 300 (Function Card #8) 297 
Quick PC Communications Card (Function Card #1) 298 
AL-DTM Data Transfer Card (Function Card #2) 299 
One-Time-Only Service Card (Function Card #9) 300 
Basic User Cards 301-2000 
Basic User Cards (Accessible through DL-Windows only)...

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ACTIVITY LED SOUNDER COMMENTS 
Access Granted  
or  
Remote Release 2 GREEN Flashes 2 Beeps  
Invalid Card 7 RED Flashes 7 Beeps Invalid Card = A card that does not 
exist in the Lock Program 
(memory). 
Valid but Disabled Card 1 GREEN, 4 RED 
Flashes 1 long, 5 short 
beeps Card exists in memory, but dis-
abled. 
Low Battery -- 4-second continu-
ous beep See page 11 before changing bat-
teries. 
User Card Error RED Flash Sequence of 7 
beeps repeated 4 
times  Non-fatal memory or clock error 
has been...

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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 AL-PCI2 cable).  For PDL and PL series locks only.  You must always use Function Card 
#2 to send and receive data using DL-Windows and the AL-PRE. 
IBM COMPATABLE  
LAPTOP OR DESKTOP PC 
CONNECT DB9 CABLE 
TO COMPUTER SERIAL 
PORT (COM 1-4) 
AL-PRE PROXCARD READER/
ENROLLER 
NOTE:...