ALPCI2-U
PC to Digital Lock Interface
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ALPCI2-U is an interface cable that allows high speed
communication between a PC running DL-Windows software
and a compatible Trilogy Digital Lock, Data Transfer Module,
or an AL-PRE proximity card reader. Using the ALPCI2-U,
the PC can upload or download programming to/from the
lock, and upload event history.
Compatible Trilogy Digital Locks:
SPECIFICATIONS
Input Power: Supplied by the PC and lock connections
Dimensions: 2
5
/
8
"L x 1¼"H x ¾"W with 5' cord
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
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At least 64 MB of RAM memory
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Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT4.0 or higher
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DL-Windows
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One unused RS-232 Serial Communications port (Com 1–
4), or USB Port (see NOTE 1).
OPERATION
For details regarding the use of the ALPCI2-U, refer to DL-
Windows User Guide OI237.
NOTE 2:
The ALPCI2-U 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
®
is a registered trademark of Alarm Lock. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft
NOTE 1:
The ALPCI2-U is fully RS-232 compliant and will function prop-
erly with a computer that has an RS-232 compliant serial Com
Port. However, many new notebook computers do not provide
the proper RS-232 compatible Com Port voltage levels re-
quired by the ALPCI2-U. In these cases, the ALPCI2-U may
not function properly.
To test a serial Com Port for ALPCI2-U compatibility, attach the
ALPCI2-U to the Com Port and run the DL-Windows loop-back
test. If the loop-back test fails, the Com Port is most likely not
RS-232 complaint.
For new computers with non-RS232 compliant Com Ports, it is
recommended that the ALPCI2-U be connected to the com-
puter’s USB port using the supplied USB converter (MX1130)
from Alarm Lock Systems. The MX1130 has been fully tested
by Alarm Lock for use with the ALPCI2-U.
For more information, go to the Alarm Lock website at:
www.alarmlock.com
or contact your distributor.
Application 1
Program the Lock directly using a PC or
Laptop
ALPCI2-U
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.
ALPCI2-U
Application 3
Connect the AL-PRE Prox Card Enroller
to the PC to read Prox Cards directly into DL-
Windows.
ALPCI2-U
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CONNECTION
Refer to the following wiring diagrams / applications:
WI1478 11/05
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DL3000
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DL2800
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PDL4100
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DK3000
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DL3500
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DL4100
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DL4500
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PDL3000
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PDL3500
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PDL4500
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ETDL
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ETPDL
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PDK3000
