
5
Lock Design Overview
Why Use "Software" inside a Lock?
With ordinary door locks, the need to make physical copies of metal keys and distributing them can be a huge organ-
izational and financial task -- and what will you do if someone causes a security breach by losing their key?
The answer lies in the advantage of SOFTWARE. Software (also called "firmware") is not "hard" or "fixed" like hard-
ware is. Software is "soft" -- flexible and changeable to your needs. Software exists inside your Alarm Lock™ series
lock, and can be programmed (and re-programmed again and again) to suit your changing requirements. No more
metal keys to distribute...instead, distribute ProxCards
®
-- and delete the cards from the software when needed. (A
ProxCard
®
is the software equivalent of a metal key--present a programmed card to the reader to unlock the lock).
Furthermore, proximity cards differ from metal keys in that proximity cards are not duplicates---each card is "unique"
to the lock, and therefore proximity cards can be deleted from the lock software without needing to be "in hand".
Preparing to Program your Lock
Programming is allowed only using a PC that is running the computer software application DL-Windows. The PC must
be connected to a computer network to allow the Gateway Module to wirelessly communicate with the lock's internal
radio.
DL-Windows can always be used as a back-up, restoring the information to your PL6100 lock should the future need
arise. Programming your lock begins after you unpack it from the box -- there is a specific procedure outlined in
"First Time Power Up" (page 8) in which you program the lock for operation.
Turn the page and learn about the special terminology used with your lock. Once that is clear, use the "First Time
Power Up" procedure on page 8 to help you get up and running.
Red Status LED
Green Status LED
ProxCard / Keyfob Reader
Metal Key Override
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