User`s guide

DL-WINDOWS™ V4.0 USER'S GUIDE 7
DL-Windows
DL-Windows is a computer program that allows you to program your
ALARM LOCK T3 Security Lock. You do not need DL-Windows to
program your lock, but it makes programming much faster and easier.
With DL-Windows, you can quickly create Lock Profiles (software that
makes the lock perform its many functions) add multiple Users (who
have access), add ProxCards
®
and ProxKey
®
keyfobs, retrieve event
logs, and create Schedules. The benefit of DL-Windows is that it
allows you to set up all lock programming in advance (on your
computer), and then send the information to the locks at your
convenience.
This Users Guide to DL-Windows will guide you through all aspects of
the lock--from the software installation procedure through the creation
of a Lock Profile, from the transfer of lock programming to the viewing
of lock event logs.
ALARM LOCK makes a variety of computer interfaced
microprocessor-based programmable keypad-entry and ProxCard
®
security locks: DL3000, DL3500 and PDL Series Access Control
Locks. DL Windows works with them all. See OI352 for more
information regarding the wireless Networx
™
system, its supported
locks and features.
Users
A User is a person who is authorized to simply use or make certain
programming changes to the lock. This User can be anyone--from a
one-time visitor (who will almost certainly have no authority to make
changes) to the owner of the building in which the lock is installed
(who will probably wish to have total authority to make changes).
Many locks can hold up to 2000 Users in its programming memory,
and each User possesses a pre-defined level of authority--a
Programming Level--as to their ability to use or make changes to the
lock.
Lock Profile
A Lock Profile contains the instructions that a lock uses to perform its
various functions. Use DL-Windows to create a Lock Profile on your
computer, and then transfer and store the Profile in the circuitry
contained inside the lock itself. The Lock Profile is essentially a
computer database file that maintains feature settings, schedules,
audit trails, etc. Using DL Windows, Lock Profiles can be created with
default information, edited on your PC, and then sent to (and even
received from) locks.
The Lock Profile consists of 4 areas: User Codes, Features, Time
Zones, and Schedules, all defined below:
User Codes
Also called User Access Codes or PIN No. Codes, User Codes are
numbers the User presses into the lock keypad to unlock the lock.
Using DL-Windows, Users are matched with their own individual User
Codes. The User Codes are part of the Lock Program, and the Lock
Program is stored in the lock circuitry awaiting the Users to key in their
User Codes.
Features
Your lock is designed to support several options and functions. Using
the Programmable Features window, you can select the features you
wish to activate, such as if the lock will automatically adjust for
Daylight Saving Time in the spring and autumn, or if the lock sounder
should be disabled or enabled.
TimeZones
Events (recorded lock activities) can be programmed to occur at
certain times. It is these times (for example, “every Tuesday at 5PM”)
that are referred to as TimeZones. You use the Schedule-TimeZone
screen to create these TimeZones, and once created, you can link
events to these TimeZones. Note: The Schedule-TimeZone screen
is "Global"--when a new TimeZone is created, it can be used for all
locks in an Account. For more information, see page 20 (also see the
description of "Account", below).
Schedules
Your lock can be programmed to maintain a schedule in which certain
events can occur automatically. For example, you can program the
lock to allow Groups of Users (with their User Codes) access ONLY
during specific business hours. With another example, you can
program another lock to UNLOCK at 9am, LOCK at noon for lunch,
UNLOCK at 1pm, and LOCK again at 5pm--every weekday. As you
can see, many different combinations of Schedules can be created to
suit the needs of the Users. First you create TimeZones (see above)
with the Schedule-TimeZone screen. Next you create events and
link them to your TimeZones (also with the Schedule-TimeZone
screen). When finished, you can view your schedule in the Schedule
View screen.
Programming Levels
The Programming Level defines the range of programming tasks a
User is allowed to perform. For most locks, the higher the Level, the
more programming tasks the User is allowed (with the Master allowing
ALL tasks for all locks).
Note: For the DL2800/DL3000 series locks, the Programming
Levels are slightly different. See "Set Level Assignment"
explanation on page 29 and also the DL2800/DL3000
programming manuals for more information.
Note: Since the Programming Level is closely associated with the
type of User and their abilities, a User who holds a certain
Programming Level is sometimes referred to by their “User Type”.
For example, some locks can hold up to 5000 Users in its
programming memory, and each User is associated with a User
Number (see definition of "User Number" on the next page) and
therefore a specific Programming Level, as shown in the following list
of "Administrative Users":
Master: Always associated with User Number 1. Is always enabled
and can program all functions. (Abbreviated as Programming
Level = M).
Installer: Always associated with User Numbers 2 and 3. Can
program all functions except changing the Master Code.
(Abbreviated as Programming Level = 4).
Manager: Always associated with User Numbers 4, 5, and 6. Can
program all functions except functions relating to lock
configuration. (Abbreviated as Programming Level = 3).
Supervisor: Always associated with User Numbers 7, 8 and 9. Can
only program functions relating to day to day operation.
(Abbreviated as Programming Level = 2).
Print Only Users: Always associated with User Numbers 10 & 11.
Restricted to print event logs only. No other programming ability
allowed. (Abbreviated as Programming Level = 1).
Basic Users: Always associated with User Number 12 and higher
(except 297-300). No programming ability allowed.
Programming Levels are hierarchical--higher levels are allowed to do
anything the levels below them can do. For example, if you are a
Manager, you are allowed to do anything that Supervisors, Print-Only
Users and Basic Users can do in addition to those tasks allowed for
Managers (Level 3). (Not applicable to the DL2800/DL3000).
Minimum Required Program Level
This Programming Level abbreviation is the minimum programming
Terminology
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