Alarm Lock PL3500 and ETPL Programming Instructions User Manual

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Function Card #6 
IMPORTANT NOTE:   
Function Cards 3 through 7 are not recognized by DL-Windows.  Therefore, DL-Windows will not send the data for 
Function Cards 3-7 to the AL-DTM, nor will the AL-DTM be able to send this Function Card data to the PL3500 
lock.  Accordingly, Function Cards are designed to be used for limited-use installations where DL-Windows will not 
be used.  When User Numbers are printed in the Audit log, Function Cards 3-7 will appear as User Numbers 
2003-2007. 
Initiates AL-IR1 Printing With Time, Date, Version Number and Audit Trail Log 
Function Card #6 is used to initiate the printing of the Audit Log by the AL-IR1 Wireless Printer.  The time, 
date and version number will also be printed.  The AL-IR1 is optically linked to the PL3500 lock via infrared light, 
and therefore the optical receiver (located at the bottom or at the rear of the printer) must be held approximately 1 
to 4 above the infrared LED (as shown in images below).  Be sure fresh batteries are installed in the Wire-
less Printer before proceeding.  Note:  Time and date must be set using DL-Windows or the AL-DTM. 
 
Print the Audit Log as follows: 
1.   Turn on the printer. 
2.   Place AL-IR1s optical receiver approximately 1 to 4 above the infrared LED (as shown below). 
3.   Present Function Card #6 to the lock.  The lock will beep twice (and flash a green LED).   
4.   After a 2-second delay, the PL3500 lock will send the infrared signals to the printer.   
5.   If more than 20 log entries exist in the lock, after the 20th entry a line will print:  More?.  The lock will 
beep twice every second (with a green LED) for 15 seconds.  (If there are less than 20 log entries, the 
lock will end the printing sequence and return to normal operation). 
•To continue printing, re-present a card to print the next 20 Logs (during which the beeping and flashing 
will stop).  Step 5 will be repeated if more logs exist. 
•If a card is not presented, the lock will end the printing sequence within 15 seconds (signified by a red 
LED and two beeps), after which the lock will return to normal operation. 
 
Note:  Turn off the printer when not in use. 
Function Card # 6 
AC 
Adapter 
(Optional) 
Paper Compartment 
Optical Receiver 
(Located at rear for 
some models) 
Thermal 
Print Head 
On/Off 
Print  
Contrast 
Paper 
Advance 
Power ON 
Indicator 
Light 
Infrared 
LED 
Infrared 
Receiver 
AL-IR1 to PL3500 (side and front views) 
Optical Receiver 
(Located here for 
some models)  
						

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Function Card #7 
IMPORTANT NOTE:   
Function Cards 3 through 7 are not recognized by DL-Windows.  Therefore, DL-Windows will not send the data for 
Function Cards 3-7 to the AL-DTM, nor will the AL-DTM be able to send this Function Card data to the PL3500 
lock.  Accordingly, Function Cards are designed to be used for limited-use installations where DL-Windows will not 
be used.  When User Numbers are printed in the Audit log, Function Cards 3-7 will appear as User Numbers 
2003-2007. 
 
 
Toggles Total User Lockout Mode 
Total User Lockout mode is useful for when absolute security is required.  When Function Card #7 is pre-
sented, Total User Lockout mode is enabled.  Total User Lockout disables all other enrolled cards and 
freezes the system state.  For example, if the lock were in Passage Mode and Function Card #7 were pre-
sented, the lock would henceforth remain in Passage Mode (unlocked), with none of the other cards able to 
remove the lock from this state.  Note:  Schedules created using DL-Windows will still place the lock into or 
out of Passage Mode even when Function Card #7 is used. 
 
Enter Total User Lockout mode as follows: 
•Present Function Card #7 to the lock.  The PL3500 unlocks and the green LED blinks twice, accompa-
nied by two beeps.  The PL3500 locks and flashes a red LED.  The PL3500 is now in Total User Lock-
out mode.  If a valid card is presented, the lock will beep 6 times and flash a combination red and 
green LED with 4 additional red LED flashes.  If an invalid card is presented, the normal sequence of 
beeps and flashes will occur (7 red LED flashes and 7 beeps).   
 
Exit Total User Lockout mode as follows: 
•Present Function Card #7 to the lock.  The PL3500 unlocks and the green LED blinks twice, accompa-
nied by a beep.  The PL3500 relocks and flashes a red LED.  The lock resumes its normal operation. 
Function Card # 7  
						

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Function Card #8 
IMPORTANT NOTE:   
Function Cards 3 through 7 are not recognized by DL-Windows.  Therefore, DL-Windows will not send the data for 
Function Cards 3-7 to the AL-DTM, nor will the AL-DTM be able to send this Function Card data to the PL3500 
lock.  Accordingly, Function Cards are designed to be used for limited-use installations where DL-Windows will not 
be used.  When User Numbers are printed in the Audit log, Function Cards 3-7 will appear as User Numbers 
2003-2007. 
Enables and Resets Function Card #9 (User 297) 
Function Card #8 (assigned to User 297) possesses the unique ability to enable Function Card #9 (assigned to 
User 300).  When Function Card #8 is presented to the lock, User 300 is enabled, allowing Function Card #9 to 
unlock the PL3500 (for one time).  Once used, Function Card #9 (User 300) becomes disabled. 
 
For example, you wish to allow one-time access to a temporary worker.  Simply present Function Card #8 to the 
lock and give Function Card #9 to your temporary worker.  Later, when the temporary worker presents Function 
Card #9 to the lock, the PL3500 unlocks and allows access (for one time only).  If the temporary worker re-
presents Function Card #9, access will be denied.  Later, if you wish to grant the temporary worker re-access, sim-
ply re-present Function Card #8 to the lock (no need to have possession of Function Card #9) and Function Card 
#9 will be re-enabled (again for one time only).   
 
(NOTE:  Function Card #9 is enabled from the factory after the PL3500 is started for the first time.  W hen Func-
tion Card #9 is first presented after the PL3500 is first put into service, the PL3500 will unlock even without 
Function Card #8 being presented first.  However, once presented, Function Card #9 will then become dis-
abled). 
 
Activate Function Card #9 as follows: 
•Present Function Card #8 to the lock.  The PL3500 unlocks and the green LED blinks twice, accompa-
nied by two beeps.  After the door unlock delay time, the PL3500 re-locks and flashes a red LED.  
Function Card #9 is now activated and is ready to be used for as long as the lock is in continuous op-
eration (months and years can pass--Function Card #9 will still be active and ready to use).   
•When Function Card #9 is presented, the door will unlock in the standard manner (two green LED 
flashes and two beeps will sound).   
•If Function Card #9 is re-presented without Function Card #8 being presented first, the lock will sound a 
series of 6 warning beeps and will flash a combination red and green LED with 4 additional red LED 
warning flashes.   
Function Card # 8  
						

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Function Card #9 
IMPORTANT NOTE:   
Function Cards 3 through 7 are not recognized by DL-Windows.  Therefore, DL-Windows will not send the data for 
Function Cards 3-7 to the AL-DTM, nor will the AL-DTM be able to send this Function Card data to the PL3500 
lock.  Accordingly, Function Cards are designed to be used for limited-use installations where DL-Windows will not 
be used.  When User Numbers are printed in the Audit log, Function Cards 3-7 will appear as User Numbers 
2003-2007. 
The Service Card, Allowing Access One-Time-Only (User 300) 
Function Card #9 is also known as a Service Card because it is the card usually given to Service personnel 
(temporary workers who wish to be granted access only once).   
 
Function Card #9 is activated by the presentation of Function Card #8.  See Function Card #8 on previous 
page. 
 
Function Card #8 (assigned to User 297) possesses the unique ability to enable Function Card #9 (assigned to 
User 300).  When Function Card #8 is presented to the lock, User 300 is enabled, allowing Function Card #9 to 
unlock the PL3500 (for one time).  Once used, Function Card #9 (User 300) becomes disabled. 
 
For example, you wish to allow one-time access to a temporary worker.  Simply present Function Card #8 to the 
lock and give Function Card #9 to your temporary worker.  Later, when the temporary worker presents Function 
Card #9 to the lock, the PL3500 unlocks and allows access (for one time only).  If the temporary worker re-
presents Function Card #9, access will be denied.  Later, if you wish to grant the temporary worker re-access, sim-
ply re-present Function Card #8 to the lock (no need to have possession of Function Card #9) and Function Card 
#9 will be re-enabled (again for one time only).   
 
(NOTE:  Function Card #9 is enabled from the factory after the PL3500 is started for the first time.  W hen Func-
tion Card #9 is first presented after the PL3500 is first put into service, the PL3500 will unlock even without 
Function Card #8 being presented first.  However, once presented, Function Card #9 will then become dis-
abled). 
 
Activate Function Card #9 as follows: 
•Present Function Card #8 to the lock.  The PL3500 unlocks and the green LED blinks twice, accompa-
nied by two beeps.  After the door unlock delay time, the PL3500 re-locks and flashes a red LED.  
Function Card #9 is now activated and is ready to be used for as long as the lock is in continuous op-
eration (months and years can pass--Function Card #9 will still be active and ready to use).   
•When Function Card #9 is presented, the door will unlock in the standard manner (two green LED 
flashes and two beeps will sound).   
•If Function Card #9 is re-presented without Function Card #8 being presented first, the lock will sound a 
series of 6 warning beeps and will flash a combination red and green LED with 4 additional red LED 
warning flashes.   
Function Card # 9  
						

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User Card Record Sheet 
NAME OF DOOR:                                                      DEPARTMENT: 
 
EMBOSSED NUMBER ON CARD USER NAME (LAST, FIRST) DATE ACTIVATED COMMENTS 
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
 
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ACCESS = Entry into a restricted area. 
AUDIT TR AIL = A date/time stamped log of previous lock events. 
BURGLARY CONTROL PANEL = Provides local alarm and remote 
communication to request security for burglary/break-in.   
CLOCK 
•REAL TIME CLOCK = An accurate built-in clock that allows 
date/time stamping of events.  The clock can be slowed or 
speeded up to fine tune long term accuracy to within three 
minutes per year.  Programmed only through DL-Windows.   
•CLOCK SETTINGS = Printout includes date, time, weekday, 
and clock speed. 
COM PORT = A computer serial communications port used to com-
municate with the Lock and/or Data Transfer Module. 
DATA TRANSFER MODULE = A device that permits transfer of 
program/data between a computer and the lock.  AL-DTM 
Transfer Module. 
DATE = Month, Day and Year entered as MMDDYY.  Programmed 
only through DL-Windows.   
DAY OF WEEK = Sunday through Saturday (where 1 = Sunday and 
7 = Saturday).  Programmed only through DL-Windows.   
DEFAULT = Default settings are the original settings that were set 
at the factory; in other words, it is the locks original factory con-
dition when the lock was first taken out of its box.  The default 
settings are permanently encoded within the locks fixed mem-
ory, and when the lock is first started, or when power is removed 
and re-applied (see Wiring and Power-Up, page 11), the original 
factory default settings are re-loaded and take effect. 
DISABLE = Turn off. 
DOOR NUMBER = Identification of each door with a specific num-
ber (1-96). (Used with AL-DTM Transfer Module) 
DOWNLOAD = Send data to lock or AL-DTM. 
ENABLE = Turn on. 
EVENTS = Recorded lock activity. 
GROUP 
•USER GROUP = Defining a User to specific Groups, allows 
User entry when the Group is allowed entry.  Programmed 
only through DL-Windows.   
•GROUP 1 DISARMS BURGLAR CONTROL = A Group 1 
USER CARD entry can disarm an alarm panel during a prede-
fined schedule.  Should the Group 1 enter the lock outside of 
the scheduled time, the alarm will not disarm. The alarm panel 
must be armed through other means.  The Burglary Alarm 
Panel must be programmed to disarm from an Armed State 
Only and the zone input must be programmed for input dis-
arming.  Programmed only through DL-Windows.   
•GROUP 1 ENABLES GROUP 4 USERS = A Group 1 USER CARD entry during a predefined schedule will allow access to 
Group 4 Users.  Programmed only through DL-Windows.   
•GROUP 1 PUTS UNIT IN PASSAGE = A Group 1 USER 
CARD entry during a pre-defined schedule will unlock unit.  
Programmed only through DL-Windows.   
•ONE TIME ONLY FOR GROUP 3 USERS = If selected in DL-
Windows, allows Group 3 Users to unlock the door one time 
only, then their proximity card becomes disabled.  See OI237. 
LOG = See... AUDIT TRAIL. 
PASSAGE = Allow anyone to pass through the door without USER 
CARDS (door unlocked). 
PRINTER = A printout device such as an infrared printer or com-
puter printer. 
PROGRAMMABLE RELAY FUNCTIONS = The relay can be pro-
grammed (via DL-Windows only) for one or more functions.  See 
page 27 for more information. 
RELAY = Switched output allowing remote control of other devices.   
REMOTE INPUT = Entry into a restricted area, by pressing a button 
connected to the REMOTE INPUT WIRES (white and white) by 
someone on the other side of the door. 
SCHEDULE = A programmed operation (enable/disable, lock/
unlock, etc.) on a specific day (Sunday through Saturday) and 
time.  Programmed only through DL-Windows.   
SCHEDULES, QUICK = Any one of four most common types of 
schedules can be programmed.  Programmed only through DL-
Windows.   
TIME = Hours and Minutes in the HHMM format.  Programmed only 
through DL-Windows.   
TIME/DATE STAMP = A recorded date and time that an event oc-
curred. 
TIMEOUT = Immediate operation for a specified number of hours. 
UPLOAD = Receive data from the lock or AL-DTM. 
USER = A person who has been provided with a USER CARD for 
access through the door. 
USER LOCKOUT, TOTAL = All Users to be locked out (denied ac-
cess).  User Cards will not unlock the device.  
 
Glossary  
						

							27  •Relay Functions 
Lost Function Cards 
The implications of lost Function Cards can be inconvenient or serious, depending on how you decided to implement your 
PL3500 lock, which Function Cards were lost, and if you saved the Lock Program in DL-Windows.  The following assumes that 
ALL Function Cards have been lost, and you wish to preserve the distributed User Cards that are in use, and replace the lost 
Function Cards with a new set. 
If you made use of DL-Windows, and the Lock Program containing all the active User Cards is safely stored within DL-
Windows, then the result will be simply inconvenience.  You will need to Erase all lock programming and enroll a new set of Func-
tion Cards, enroll the new Function Cards (1,2,8 & 9 only) into the existing DL-Windows program, then send the DL-Windows 
Lock Program to the lock.  Proceed as follows: 
1.Obtain entry to the door secured by the PL3500. 
2.At the back of the lock, remove the screw at the bottom of the lock housing and remove the cover.  Follow and complete 
the ERASE ALL PROGRAMMING procedure on page 11.  When finished, a new set of 9 Function Cards will be enrolled 
into the lock. 
3.Enroll the new set of Function Cards into the existing DL-Windows program via the AL-PRE.  Since DL-Windows 
does not recognize Function Cards 3-7, only enroll Function Cards 1, 2, 8 and 9 into DL-Windows.  See OI237 for this DL-
Windows procedure.   
4.Transfer the Lock Program from DL-Windows to the lock.  Use the new Function Card #1 to initiate the transfer.  See 
page 15 Send Information to Lock for the procedure.   
If you did NOT make use of DL-Windows and enrolled the Function Cards only, and all Function Cards are lost, then your only 
choice will be to erase all programming (and re-program the lock as if you had removed the lock from its factory box).  This will 
require that all User Cards be re-entered or replaced (the cards must be at hand to do so), and all other programming be re-
peated. 
If Function Cards 3-7 are misplaced, perform the above steps with new proximity cards (to replaces the missing cards).  Enroll 
Function Cards 1, 2, 8 and 9 into DL-Windows before communicating.   
DL-Windows Programmable Features 
•Other System Functions  
25. Disable Sounder  
26. 5 sec. Delayed Entry *  
27. 15 sec. Delayed Entry *  
28. 45 sec. Delayed Entry * 
•Remote Input Functions 
29. Toggle Passage Mode.  Remote Input toggles Passage Mode. 
30. Forced Unlock Follows Remote Input.**  When Remote Input is 
activated, relay will energize (regardless of its current state).  
32. Remote Input Disables Unit.**  Regardless of the current state, 
that state will remain unchanged (and card reader will be disabled) 
for the duration of Remote Input switch closure. 
*  Features 26, 27 & 28 will delay User Codes 12 and higher only (except 297, 298 and 299). 
** Features 30, 31 & 32 should be used with external DC power unless feature is used for a short duration and infrequently (sustained closure of remote input or relay 
will drain batteries).  Sustained closure of remote input will inhibit scheduled events and may affect proper audit trail operation. 
•PC Communication Function 
33. Remote Input places PL3500 into PC Communication Mode 
1.    Remote Input switch closed (with Remote Input enabled).  The 
Remote Input is enabled by factory default but can be disabled 
and re-enabled by DL-Windows.  If this feature is programmed, the 
Relay will energize when the Remote Input switch is closed.
 2.    Remote Input switch closed (with Remote Input disabled).  If 
the Remote Input is disabled via DL-Windows, the relay will NOT 
energize when the Remote Input switch is closed.
 3.    Failed Attempted Entry.  Relay energizes for 2 seconds when a 
presented proximity card / keyfob fails. 4.    Disabled User or Group.  Relay energizes for 2 seconds when a 
disabled User or disabled Group member presents a proximity 
card / keyfob.
 5.    Follow Access Granted.  Relay energizes for 2 seconds when a 
valid proximity card / keyfob is presented (and the lock unlocks).   
       Compare with Event 31.
 6.    Group 1 User Code.  Relay energizes for 2 seconds when a 
Scheduled Group 1 Activated proximity card / keyfob is presented.  For information regarding Scheduled Group 1 Activated relay func-
tions, see the DL-Windows Users Guide, OI237.  
 7.    Scheduled Lock Event.  Relay energizes for 2 seconds when 
lock is locked by a pre-programmed Schedule.   8.    Scheduled Unlock Event.  Relay energizes for 2 seconds when 
lock is unlocked by a pre-programmed Schedule. 9.    Lock Out.  Relay energizes for 2 seconds when a Lock Out oc-
curs (i.e. when a number of failed entry attempts is exceeded). 11. An y Attempted Entry.  Relay energizes for 2 seconds when any 
proximity card / keyfob (enabled or disabled) is presented. 31. Follow Access Granted--No Time Limit.**  When a valid prox-
imity card / keyfob is presented (and the lock unlocks), the Relay 
energizes for the same amount of time as the programmed Pass 
Time.  (The Pass Time is the length of time the lock remains 
unlocked after a valid proximity card / keyfob is presented).   
       Use this feature for remote monitoring or other activation.  
 
You can use DL-Windows to program the PL3500 to perform certain functions (listed below) when various events occur.    For example, program Relay Function #3 to energize the relay for 2 seconds when an attempted entry fails (as when an un-
programmed proximity card is presented to the lock).  For a description of all features, see the DL-Windows Users Guide, 
OI237; the most common are listed below:  
						

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