Keyscan Inc. A Member of the Kaba Group – CA8WL-AL Rev. B Installation Guide (07.15)
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Introduction to CA8WL-AL
The CA8WL-AL is designed to operate with a PIM400-485 which interfaces with Schlage AD-400 wireless locks.
The CA8WL-AL control unit supports a network (TCP/IP) connection or a direct serial connection (RS-232) to
the server/workstation with the Aurora communication service. If you are using a network connection with
either standard or reverse communication, you must program the CA8WL-AL’s on-board Ethernet module
using the NETCOM Program utility. Programming instructions are reviewed later in this guide.
Figure 1 – CA8WL-AL/PIM400-485/Schlage AD-400 Wireless Lock Overview
Important – Inputs, Outputs and Reader Terminals
As the CA8WL-AL is designed solely for use with a PIM400-485 and AD-400 wireless locks, all CA8WL-AL
inputs, outputs and reader terminals are disabled and do not function.
Software Requirements
The CA8WL-AL control unit is compatible with the following Keyscan software:
Aurora – version 1.0.8.0 or higher
If you are operating with a previous version of Keyscan Aurora software you can obtain the latest version at
www.keyscan.ca. The CA8WL-AL is not compatible with any previous generation of Keyscan software.
Powering the CA8WL-AL
The CA8WL-AL single door control unit can be powered from one of the following sources:
network switch with power over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities
mid-span PoE injector
+12V DC UL approved power supply
PIM400-485
CA8WL-AL
WIRELESS
maximum distance
200 horizontal ft. (61 m) with
typical building construction. Refer
to Allegion/Schlage documentation
for more information.
KI-00525E-12-14
Supports a maximum of 8 wireless locks per CA8WL-AL / PIM400-485.
Do not mount wireless lock and PIM400-485 on different floors.
RS485
CAT5 – 1 twisted pair
maximum distance
4000 ft / 1219 m
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