AL-PCI
PC to Digital Lock Interface
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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WI896B 03/01
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
CONNECTION
The AL-PCI is an interface cable which allows high
speed communication between a PC running DL-
Windows software and a compatible Trilogy Digital Lock,
Data Transfer Module, or a AL-PRE prox card reader. Us-
ing the AL-PCI, the PC can upload or download program-
ming to/from the lock, and upload event history.
Refer to the following wiring diagrams/ applica-
tions.
Compatible Trilogy Digital Locks:
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DL3000
DL3500
PDL3000
Application 1 Program the Lock directly using a PC
or Laptop
SPECIFICATIONS
Input Power: Supplied by the computer and lock con-
nections
Dimensions: 2 5/8” L X 1 1/4 ”H X 3/4” W
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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IBM PC or compatible desktop or notebook computer
with 233 MHz or faster processor.
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At least 10 Mb available on hard drive
At least 64 MB of RAM memory
Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT4.0 or higher
DL-Windows
Application 2 Send Trilogy Lock Programs from PC
to AL-DTM for transfer to multiple Digital Locks OR use
the AL-DTM to retrieve system activity reports from
locks to be transferred to the PC.
One unused RS-232 Serial Communications port
(Com 1– 4), or USB Port (see NOTE 1).
OPERATION
For details regarding the use of the AL-PCI, refer to DL-
Windows User Guide OI237.
NOTE 1:
The AL-PCI may be used on Notebook Computer
models which have USB ports when used with the
Belkin model F5U103 USB Serial Adapter. It has been
tested and approved for use with DL-Windows and the
AL-PCI.
Application 3 Connect the AL-PRE Prox Card Enroller
to the PC to read Prox Cards directly into DL-Windows.
NOTE 2:
For more information, or to order, go to the Belkin
website at: www.belkin.com
The AL-PCI 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 to the
lock. The tab (-) must plug into the left hole (black).
Trilogy(R) is a registered trademark of Alarm Lock.
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft
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