Alarm Lock Networx ETPLNRX, Programming Instructions Manual

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Lock Design Overview 

Why Use Proximity Cards and Fobs? 

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 "firmware".  Firmware exists inside your Alarm Lock™ series lock, and can be 
changed ("programmed") to suit your changing requirements.  No more metal keys to distribute...instead, distribute a 
proximity card or fob (for example 

ProxCards

®

 or 

ProxKey

®

 keyfobs).  Lost cards or fobs can quickly and easily be de-

leted from the lock firmware.  (Proximity cards and fobs are the firmware equivalent of metal keys; just present a valid 
card to the reader to unlock the PL6600 / ETPLNRX).  Furthermore, proximity cards and fobs differ from metal keys in 
that they are 

not duplicates

---each card is "unique" to the lock, and therefore can easily be deleted from the lock 

firmware without needing to be "in hand".  One additional advantage is that proximity cards and fobs cannot be dupli-
cated, unlike ordinary metal keys. 
 

Preparing to Program your Lock 

As the PL6600 / ETPLNRX does not feature keypad buttons on its housing, programming your PL6600 / ETPLNRX 
(for example adding or deleting proximity cards) is allowed 

only 

using a PC that is running the computer 

software ap-

plication

 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 (see the Wireless Network Setup & DL-Windows Configuration Instruc-
tions, OI352 for more information about Gateway modules).  DL-Windows can always be used as a back-up, restor-
ing the information to your PL6600 / ETPLNRX lock should the future need arise.   
 
Once you unpack your PL6600 / ETPLNRX from the box, there is a specific procedure that must be followed for 
proper operation (detailed in "

First Time Power Up

" on page 8).  Turn the page and learn about the special terminol-

ogy 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