Table of Contents DL-Windows Features ..........................3 Supported Products ........................... 4 Product Communication Examples ......................5 Overview ..............................6 Terminology .............................. 7 DL-Windows Buttons ..........................9 DL-Windows Main Menu ......................... 10 Quick Start Checklist ..........................11 DL-Windows Software Installation ......................12 Upgrading From a Previous Version of DL-Windows ................
DL-Windows Features up to 2000 locks of the same lock type. Note: All Basic Functions models can be cloned into all other models, with When installed on an IBM compatible desktop or note- the following exceptions: DL2800 and DL3000 book computer, DL-Windows can provide the following locks can only clone each other, and the DL3500 functions: can only clone itself.
PDL3300 AL-PCI2 Cable An ALARM LOCK AL-PCI2 cable is required to communicate between your computer’s RS-232 serial commu- nications port (COM 1-4) and the AL-DTM or lock. One end of the AL-PCI2 cable is designed to be plugged into a DB-9 male 9-pin serial COM port. If your computer has a 25-pin COM port only, a 25-pin to 9-pin adapter must be used.
Product Communication Examples Send to lock Receive from lock AL-PCI2 CABLE If your computer does not CONNECT TO SERIAL PORT have a serial COM port (DB- (COM 1-4) 9 male) available, you can plug your AL-PCI2 cable into a special USB to RS- 232 cable.
Perhaps the most significant part of DL-Windows is the Global Users screen and the concept of an "Account". An Account can be thought of as simply a building in which Alarm Lock locks are installed. If there are 55 locks in this building, and one person needs access to all of those locked doors, it would be convenient to assign that person one User Code to remember, and to enter their name in the computer only once---rather than having to enter their name 55 times.
DL-Windows is a computer program that allows you to program TimeZone screen is "Global"--when a new TimeZone is created, it your ALARM LOCK T3 Security Lock. You do not need DL- can be used for all locks in an Account. For more information, see Windows to program your lock, but it makes programming much page 20.
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access (for one time only) and then becomes disabled. Later, if you wish to grant the temporary worker re-access, simply re-enter Minimum Required Program Level the User 297 User Code and the User 300 User Code will be re- enabled (again for one time only). Note: User 297 is not used This Programming Level abbreviation is the minimum programming with the DL2800/DL3000 locks, but Function 9 can be used with level required to access the particular Function.
DL-Windows Buttons The DL-Windows toolbar (above) allows you to open the screens and dialogs you will need to program your lock. It may be helpful to open each screen on your computer as you read. From left to right, they are as follows: Open - View the Account Tree column, revealing a Log - Open the Event Log Viewer screen to hierarchical tree listing of Accounts and locks within...
DTM3 Help Screen Options Menu (Alt + O) DL3000 Lock Show Options DL3500 Lock PDL3000 Lock Tools Menu (Alt + T) Alarm Lock On The Web Manage Users Help on Help Set Security Password About Edit Languages Com Port Setup and Test...
Quick Start Checklist You have installed the locks in the doors. Now you want use DL-Windows to program the locks. What are the main steps? OPENING STEPS ❒ 1. Install the DL-Windows software into your computer (see page 12) ❒ 2.
DL-Windows Software Installation Installing DL-Windows Software AL-PCI2 Setup Note: Uninstall any previous version of DL- The comm port refers to a serial port located at the back of your Windows before Installing DL-Windows. Account computer that is used to communicate with the lock. Connect data associated with previous installations will an AL-PCI2 cable (or the supplied 9-pin DB9 to DB9 serial remain intact, with the exception of Prox devices...
Upgrading From a Previous Version of DL-Windows When selecting your database files, the Files of type pull- NOTE: This section applies only to Accounts and locks cre- down menu lists two file types: ated with previous versions of DL-Windows. For new Ac- counts, please ignore the following instructions.
DL-Windows Security Features Security Features in DL-Windows Change an Existing Password The DL-Windows software provides security and protection features to restrict unauthorized persons from accessing your 1. Click to highlight the user in the Manage Users screen, DL-Windows program. then click Action, Set Password (or press CTRL+ P). When starting DL-Windows, a user name and password are 2.
Create a New Account and Add Locks Create a New Account Press the Global button. The Global Users screen will appear (below). Programming of User Codes, Programmable Features and When the DL-Windows screen first opens (below) click the Open Schedules can now begin. Note: The screens that display on button located on the toolbar (upper left).
Add Users with the Global Users Screen Overview Select a Range of Users The Global Users screen is used to enter all User information. Users can be assigned to specific locks and assigned to Groups within locks. All Basic Users are entered here as well as the Level Assignment for DL3000/2800 locks.
® Enroll ProxCards with the AL-PRE CONNECT DB9 CABLE DOUBLE-ENDED MINI BANANA TO COMPUTER SERIAL PLUG CONNECTOR PORT (COM 1-4) DB9 to DB9 Serial Cable (supplied) NOTE: OBSERVE TAB DIRECTION WHEN INSERTING CABLE INTO AL-PRE AND LOCK IBM COMPATABLE LAPTOP OR DESKTOP PC AL-PRE PROXCARD READER/ ENROLLER PDL3000 LOCK...
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Note: All proximity information for the selected User will be re- moved from all locks in the Account. When the warning dialog appears, press Yes to delete the proximity information. Add Prox Information--Without the AL-PRE NOTE: You will need to know the Card Format, Badge Prox information Number and Facility Code.
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ing dialog was first opened. The first card added will display the Card Type, Card Number and Facility specified, and each subsequent card will contain the same data except the Card Number will be incremented by 1. Notice that in the Global Users screen, those Users listed in the User Name and Pin No.
Creating Schedules and TimeZones Schedules are customized by the use of two screens. The first is the is very useful in that it presents the "complete picture", displaying all parts of the schedule, for each schedule you have to work with. Schedule - Timezone screen.
Send/Receive Information to/from the Lock Communication Overview LockID There are two methods for sending data to (or receiving data from) a lock. One method is Direct PC communication to the The “LockID” is a method of ensuring that the correct data is lock and the other method is to use the AL-DTM-III (Data communicated with the intended lock.
Sending Data directly to the Lock from the PC Connect the AL-PCI2 cable's DB-9 connector to a Serial Port at the rear of your PC (if your computer does not have an available Serial Port, a USB adapter is available – refer to Product Com- munication Examples section in this manual).
Receiving Data from the Lock Receiving data from the lock is handled in a similar way as sending data to the lock. You can selectively decide what you want to receive from the lock (i.e. User Data, Schedules, Features or the Event Log). Use "Receive from Lock" to review changes to Users made at the lock.
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Receive Event Log When receiving the Event Log from the lock into DL-Windows, the log can be viewed in the Event Log Viewer screen. Note: By default only the last 50 events are received from the lock. To receive more events, select the number of events in the Max.
Configure the AL-DTM The AL-DTM may be configured for Foreign Language support on each press of the green button; when SLEEP THEN POWER and the Door Select feature (see below). Warning: Entering the DOWN appears, press and hold the green button to exit following Configuration Mode will clear all data (lock information) Configuration Mode.
Send Data from DL-Windows to the AL-DTM Introduction When computers cannot be transported or when electrical power is not available, the hand-held AL-DTM device acts as a go-between-- it allows the transfer of lock data from the computer (through the AL- DTM) and to the lock, or in reverse (from the lock through the AL- DTM back to the computer).
Send Data from the AL-DTM to the Lock Transferring Data from AL-DTM to Locks for the first time as they were set up in DL-Windows as well as ensuring the correct data transfer for all subsequent communication 1. Connect the AL-DTM to the Lock. Connect the double-ended attempts.
Receive Event Logs with the AL-DTM After all lock programming has been completed, the AL-DTM can D o o r 0 0 0 1 , R e a d be easily re-configured to retrieve event logs. L O G P a c k e t 0 0 1 1.
"Global Users" Screen - Field and Button Definitions One building may contain many locks. To add the same User to each lock again and again can quickly become tedious. The solution is the Global Users screen. The Global Users screen allows you to enter a User's name and information ONCE, then quickly and easily add this User to any lock (up to 2000) in the Account, as well as designate the User's specific Location Number (within each lock) and User Code (Pin Number).
"Set Administrative Users" Screen - Field Definitions The Set Administrative Users screen is used assign Users to the administrative locations within the locks, determining their Programming Levels and therefore defining the range of programming tasks a User is allowed to perform. Press the Add Administrative Users button (on the Global Users screen) to Access the Set Administrative Users screen.
"Lock Data" Screen - Field Definitions The Lock Data screen is used to view User Codes, Group Associations and Program Levels inside individual locks. Quick Tip: After entering Users and assigning Users to Location Numbers ("Slots") by using the Global Users screen (see page 29), use the Lock Data screen (shown at right) to view and confirm the User Location assignments made inside each...
"Event Log Viewer" Screen - Field Definitions The Event Log Viewer screen is used to view each event (also called the "Audit Trail"). Note: In the Event Log Viewer screen, each column heading (Date, Time, etc.) can be clicked to sort its data. Date Export Log The date the event occurred (MM/DD/YY).
"Programmable Features" Screen - Options tab The Programmable Features screen is used to program lock options and a variety of programmable Features. Note: Daylight Saving Time features apply to v3.6.0 only. For version 3.5.6, see page 53. Group 2 Enables and 3 Disables Passage Mode A Group 2 User will put door into passage mode (lock is unlocked).
"Programmable Features" Screen - Customize DST Daylight Saving Time features below apply to v3.6.0 only. The Programmable Features screen, Options tab will vary depending the lock model, as shown below. Some locks require either DST be disabled or customized, other locks also allow the selection of pre-set DST modes for the varied DST adjustments throughout the world. See below for details regarding the Custom DST button and customizing the DST start and end dates.
"Programmable Features" Screen - Relay Functions tab The Features screen is used to program Relay Functions and other programmable Features. If programmed, one or more of the following relay Functions will activate an external Relay for an interval of 3 seconds, if the condition is met. If Relay follows Lock/Unlock Status is selected, the relay will remain activated as long as the door is unlocked.
"Programmable Features" Screen - Remote tab This screen is used to program Remote Input Functions. Note: Remote Disabled Lock, Forced Lock Follows Remote or Forced Unlock Follows Remote should only be used with external power to the lock. Select one of the Remote Input Functions below. Forced Lock Follows Remote Remote Release (Momentary) Checking this box will cause the lock to lock when a short is maintained...
"Programmable Features" Screen - 4000 Series tab These screens are used to program the Residency/Privacy options and features for the 4000 Series locks. The screens below display the DL- Windows screen defaults (which also reflect the "out of box" factory default programming). Shown below (left) a PDL4100 ("Privacy") lock and (right) a PDL4500 ("Residency") lock.
"Schedule-TimeZone" Screen - TimeZones Area This screen consists of two parts--the TimeZones area (top) and the Schedule Entry area (bottom). The TimeZones area is used to program the time the event(s) will occur, and the Schedule Entry area is used to create events that can be linked to the times created in the TimeZones area. This page will focus on the TimeZones area.
"Schedule-TimeZone" Screen - Schedule Entry Area This screen consists of two parts--the TimeZones area (top) and the Schedule Entry area (bottom). TimeZones area is used to program the time the event(s) will occur, and the Schedule Entry area is used to create events that can be linked to the times created in the TimeZones area. This page will focus on the Schedule Entry area.
"Schedule View" Screen - Program Field Definitions The Schedule View screen combines the times created in the Schedule-TimeZone screen. The Schedule View screen displays schedules (with their event time information) listed in separate rows. In addition, schedules received from locks are viewed only in the Schedule View screen. Notes on the Schedule View screen The Schedule View screen is defaulted as a read-only screen.
"Options" Screen - Program Field Definitions The Options screen allows you to select Account and DL-Windows preferences. Send Schedule from Schedule View (supervisory) Open Event Log Viewer on Receive When schedules are received from locks into DL-Windows, they can When checked, allows the Event Log Viewer screen to open only be viewed in the Schedule View screen.
Exporting and Importing Data Tools > Import CSV File > Import CSV File From Excel This menu selection allows you to import a .CSV file that was Exporting Data created in MS Excel and saved as a .CSV file. To create the Tools >...
Transferring Account Files Between PC's We recommend using a USB drive flash memory card when transferring DL-Windows Account files from one computer to an- Remove the USB drive from the source computer and connect it other. To ensure a successful transfer, both computers must to the target computer.
"DTM 3 Support" Screen - Program Field Definitions The DTM Support screen is used to configure an AL-DTM to transfer data to or from multiple locks. Note: Quick Tips: RIGHT click For every new lock that is added, the Function column, and select DTM screen will automatically use the next available Door Number in the desired action:...
Data Transfer Modules allow the transfer of lock programs and other data between DL-Windows software and Alarm Lock locking devices. Currently, the latest software inside Alarm Lock’s Data Transfer Modules is AL-DTM-III, and this version software (or later) is used exclusively with DL-Windows 3.5.X (or later).
Compact and Repair the Database - Backup Accounts Compact and Repair DataBase Maintaining the DL-Windows DataBase is accomplished via the If you accepted all default selections when installing the DL- Tools menu. You can export, import and compact/repair the Windows software, the backup folder will be located in C:\DL- Account information contained in the DataBase.
Foreign Language Support Changing the Default Language Editing an Existing Language On the toolbar, click Opt and the Options dialog opens (see From the toolbar click Tools, Edit Language's. The Language below). Additional languages are available in the Select Translation screen will appear. Language drop-down menu.
Advanced Programming Programming Schedules with Suppression Follow the steps below to download a schedule with suppression (an exception that "suppresses" the general rule). In the lower part of the Schedule-TimeZone screen (the Schedule Entry area) add the daily unlock event in Time 1.
Advanced Programming--Group 1 Activated Events It is convenient for large numbers of similar Users to be grouped together. Placing Users into Groups (by assigning them specific User Numbers) allows large numbers of Users to be controlled all at once rather than individually--saving time. In the following examples, Users who are members of Group 1 are allowed to activate special lock features or other Groups of Users.
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Managing Access to DL-Windows Set Group Assignment Security Features in DL-Windows To assign Users to specific Groups, open the Global Users DL-Windows provides security and protection features, restricting un- screen (click the Global button on the menu toolbar). Click the authorized persons from accessing your DL-Windows program.
AL-DTM Communications with the PL3000 locks Appendix B Appendix A Function Card # 2 Initiates AL-DTM Communications (User 299) The AL-DTM is used to transfer Lock Programs (and other data) between DL-Windows and PL3000 locks. When com- puters cannot be transported or when electrical power is not available, the hand-held AL-DTM acts as a go-between--it allows the transfer of lock data from your PC (through the AL-DTM) to the lock, or in reverse (from the lock through the AL-DTM back to your PC).
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AL-DTM Communications with the PL3000 locks (cont'd) Appendix B Appendix A IMPORTANT NOTE: When programming is sent from DL-Windows (or an AL-DTM) to the lock, Function Cards 1, 2, 8, and 9 will be overwritten with the existing data in DL-Windows for the User Locations 298, 299, 297 and 300, respectively. Therefore, to continue to use Function Cards 1, 2, 8 and 9 that were enrolled at startup with DL-Windows, be sure to enroll those same Function Cards 1, 2, 8 and 9 used at startup into the correct locations within DL-Windows.
"Programmable Features" Screen (PL Series) - Options tab (Version 3.5.6) Appendix A Appendix B The Features screen is used to program lock options and programmable Features. For version 3.6.0, see page 33. Screen shown is from a PL3000 lock. Screen for DL/PDL series is similar (though some selections may be grayed-out and therefore not available).
Glossary ACCESS = Entry into a restricted area. DAY OF WEEK = Sunday through Saturday (where 1 = Sunday and 7 = Saturday). AMBUSH = A special Code entered at the keypad when the User is forced to unlock a device. The device unlocks but sends a silent alarm with no indication at the keypad.
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To exit program mode, hold any key until repeated beeps are been locked out. heard. PROGRAMMABLE RELAY FUNCTIONS = The relay can be programmed for one or more functions. ® Trilogy is a registered trademark of Alarm Lock. HID and Microsoft Windows are trademarks of their respective companies.
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