Belkin W1896B 03/01 Leaflet

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AL-PCI 
 
PC to Digital Lock Interface 
 
INSTALLATION  INSTRUCTIONS
 
 WI896B  03/01 
GENERAL DESCRIPTION 
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.  
 
Compatible Trilogy Digital Locks: 
DL3000 
DL3500 
PDL3000 
 
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 
IBM PC or compatible desktop or notebook computer 
with 233 MHz or faster processor.  
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 
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. 
 
CONNECTION 
Refer to the following wiring diagrams/ applica-
tions.  
 
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. 
Application 3  Connect the AL-PRE Prox Card Enroller 
to the PC to read Prox Cards directly into DL-Windows. 
Application 1   Program the Lock directly using a PC 
or Laptop 
NOTE 2: 
 
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  
345 Bayview Avenue 
Amityville, New York 11701 
For Sales and Repairs 1-800-ALA-LOCK 
For Technical Service 1-800-645-9440 
© ALARM LOCK 2001 
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. 
 
For more information, or to order, go to the Belkin 
website at: 
www.belkin.com
 
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