Alliance System
Ordering Guide
Multiple Technologies
Versatile Hardware
Powerful Software
One family of parts and accessories
Version 12-Nov-03
Alliance System Ordering Guide
Table of Contents
Controllers and Software.......................................................................................2
Data Gathering Panels and Expanders...................................................4
Remote Arming Stations: Keypads and Readers ........................5
Smart Card Technology .........................................................................................7
Data Bus Modules .......................................................................................................8
Expanders, Modules, and Memory ..............................................................9
Housings .............................................................................................................................10
System Accessories ................................................................................................12
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Controllers and Software
AL-4017 Alliance System Control Panel
Integrate up to 256 multiple-technology inputs for security systems in up to
16 areas. Use expansion cards to add extra inputs and outputs. The panel
also has an internal siren, external siren, and strobe drivers.
Communications to remote devices such as readers, arming stations, and
data gathering panels are through the Alliance System RS485 data bus.
16 inputs expandable to 256
16 doors expandable to 64
Up to 16 areas
Up to 255 programmable outputs
Up to 4 Central Monitoring Station numbers
Direct access via PC connection or remote access via modem
Up to 5000’ data bus
AL-1255 Intelligent 4-Door Control Data Gathering Panel
Extend access control with the AL-1255 controlling up to 16 readers (four per
door). Sixteen additional inputs (four per door) provide Door-Open-Too-Long
(DOTL), Request-To-Exit (RTE), a door contact, and a spare input for each
door; and all inputs can be reprogrammed for other functions. The AL-1255
supports a variety of readers and allows in and out reader configuration.
Up to 12 AL-1255 controllers per system, adding up to 48 doors to
the system. With 16 doors on the AL-4017 control panel, an
Alliance system may control up to 64 doors.
Controls local bus for four doors with four readers on each door
16 inputs on-board
4 relays on-board for door locks
Expand to 16 outputs with AL-1813 relay modules
Standalone panel with full mirror database continues working in
the event of a system failure
Variety of third party readers are supported
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Controllers and Software
AL-8100 Alliance System Security Management
Software
This fully integrated system management software includes System Builder,
the convenient drag-&-drop configuration tool. Alliance 8100 software lets
you plan, program, monitor, and service an Alliance System. It maintains
parts lists, prints sales estimates, and displays wiring diagrams for viewing or
printing. Alarms may be annunciated on-site or reported to up to four
different central stations. Full reporting capabilities include real-time event
logs, history logs, or customized printed reports. AL-8100 is Windows™based.
Full upload/download capabilities
Backup facility for up to 9,999 systems
Custom report-creation engine
Users cards management including smart card programming and
photo ID
Graphical maps for local alarm handling and system control
Remote dial-up or on-site connections, including remote diagnostics
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Data Gathering Panels and Expanders
Alliance System Data Gathering Panels (DGPs) and Expander Modules let you enhance your
security system’s size or functionality; or simply create convenient connection points anywhere
on the data bus.
AL-1205: 8-Input Data Gathering Panel
with integral power supply
This DGP module, with integral power supply, is used for gathering inputs
and providing outputs. It includes eight on-board inputs and a siren driver.
Up to 24 extra inputs (bringing total to 32 inputs) can be added with the
AL-1206 zone expansion card; and up to 16 outputs can be added using the
AL-1813 or AL-1810 relay modules.
AL-1206: 8-Zone Expansion Card
This 8-input zone expansion card expands the number of zones on the
AL-4017 control panel or the AL-1205 data gathering panel.
AL-1210: 8-Input Data Gathering Panel
The AL-1210 DGP is a standalone 8-zone input module. This DGP
communicates directly on the RS485 data bus. Up to 16 outputs may be
added with the AL-1813 or AL-1810 relay modules.
AL-1211: 8-Input DGP with Metal Housing
The AL-1211 contains an AL-1210 DGP, above, inside a metal housing with
opening tamper switch. Up to 16 outputs may be added with the AL-1813 or
AL-1810 relay modules.
AL-1220: 4-Input Data Gathering Panel
The AL-1220 DGP is a standalone 4-zone input module packaged in a plastic
housing with a tamper switch. This DGP communicates directly on the
RS485 data bus. Up to 16 outputs may be added with the AL-1813 or AL1810 relay modules.
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Remote Arming Stations: Keypads and Readers
AL-1103 Keypad
The AL-1103 remote arming station (RAS) is your primary user interface for
navigating system programming, performing simple data entry, and
controlling the Alliance System. The LCD scrolling text displays system
status messages, programming menus, and all other system options.
AL-1108 Keypad with Reader Interface
The AL-1108 keypad is the same as the AL-1103 but includes a Smart Card
reader interface.
AL-1151 Heavy-Duty Keypad
The strong metal construction of the AL-1151 keypad is vandal resistant.
Four LEDs in 3 colors indicate area status. The unit can be mounted on
brick, metal work or other outside construction.
AL-1156 Heavy-Duty Keypad with Magstripe
The AL-1156 keypad is the same as the AL-1151, but includes a magstripe
reader.
AL-1150 LED Plastic Membrane Keypad
The 4-LED Plastic Membrane Keypad has multicolored LEDs to indicate
alarm system and access status.
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Remote Arming Stations: Keypads and Readers
AL-1191 Smart Card Reader
The AL-1191 can be used indoors and outdoors. The plastic outer case is
available in several colors to match different decorating schemes. Cables
are 10 feet long for ease of installation. This reader can connect directly to
any data bus or directly to the AL-1255 intelligent door controller.
Smart Card Reader Covers
AL-1660 card reader covers, white, 10-pack
AL-1661 card reader covers: red, 10-pack
AL-1663 card reader covers, beige, 10-pack
AL-1664 card reader covers, black, 10-pack
AL-1665 card reader covers, light gray, 10-pack
AL-1662 card reader covers: gray, 10-pack
AL-1193 Heavy-Duty Smart Card Reader
This heavy-duty card reader, in light- or dark-gray, is sealed for outdoor
installations. It works well on mullions. The reader can connect directly to
any data bus or directly to the AL-1255 intelligent 4-door controller.
AL-1170 Reader Interface Module: Wiegand/Magstripe
A module used to interface HID/Wiegand type readers on the data bus.
The AL-1170 provides one relay output.
AL-1410 Magstripe Reader
The AL-1410 Magstripe card reader is suitable for mounting on mullions. It
has two LEDs and a built-in beeper. It can be connected to the data bus
through the AL-1170 reader interface module, or directly to the AL-1255
intelligent 4-door controller.
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Smart Card Technology
Smart Cards and Tags
High quality proximity cards and tags have a two-inch read range. A smart
chip is embedded inside. The cards can be printed with any industrystandard card printer.
AL-1470 Smart Card
AL-1472 Smart Card with magstripe
AL-1473 Smart Tag
AL-1623 Smart Card Programmer
The AL-1693 Smart Card programmer works with the Alliance System to
program and reprogram Smart Cards. The programmer offers extremely
high security with 4 billion unique security codes. An RS232 cable and
power pack are included.
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Data Bus Modules
AL-1330 Communications Distribution Module
The AL-1330 provides communications through a single protected
input port and five parallel output ports. It is used to provide star
configuration on the data bus.
1
AL-1740 Isolator-Repeater
The AL-1740 provides electrical isolation between multiple buildings.
It may also be used to extend the data bus up to 5,000 feet per module 1
(four modules maximum).
AL-1741 RS485 to RS232 Interface
Converts the RS485 data bus into a standard RS232 bus, or
extends the Alliance System data bus through a leased line.
2
AL-1742 Closed-Loop Interface
The AL-1742 closed-loop module converts a Class B data bus to a
Class A loop. If a break occurs in the loop at any point, communication
continues in the opposite direction to ensure a continuous operation.
3
AL-1743 Fiber Optic Interface
Converts the Alliance System bus to fiber optics. It allows either multidropped connection when using a single optical fiber or point-to-point
connection when using two optical fibers.
1
3
Size 1, Size, 2, and Size 3 Cards:
1
2
The Alliance modular ancillary cards give mix-and-match choices for designing the layout of your
Alliance System. The cards are available in three standard sizes. The Alliance System
enclosures have been custom-engineered to house many combinations and quantities of these
cards.
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Expanders, Modules, and Memory
AL-1830 1 MB Memory Expander
1 MB memory chip supports up to 11,466 users (50 users is standard). It
also expands the number of alarm groups and door groups on the system.
AL-1831 4 MB Intelligent User Module (IUM)
Supports up to 17,873 users and allows intelligent access control.
AL-1832 8 Mb Intelligent User Module (IUM)
Supports up to 65,535 users and allows intelligent access control.
Memory Capacity
Users
Door Groups
History of
Alarm System Events
History of
Access Control Events
Control
Panel
50
10
AL-1830
1MB
11,466
128
AL-1831
4MB
17,873
128
AL-1832
8 MB
65,535
128
100
1,000
1,000
1,000
100
1,000
1,000
1,000
AL-1810 4-Way Relay Module
The AL-1810 module provides four Form-C relays.
Only one AL-1810 may be added to any data gathering panel.
AL-1813 8-Way Relay Module
The AL-1813 relay module provides 8 form-C relays that can be
daisy-chained together to expand any data gathering panel.
1
3
AL-1812 Relay Modules
This relay interface module is used for the AL-1191 and AL-1193 smart card
readers to provide lock control at the door. The
AL-1812 is shipped as a strip of four cards that
can be snapped into single or double modules.
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Housings
Housings are available in a variety of sizes and configurations to house your Alliance
components.
AL-1682 Large Metal Housing
The AL-1682 large metal housing can contain several combinations of card
sizes; for example, the following cards can be combined with either the AL4017 control panel or the AL-1255 intelligent 4-door controller:
Up to four size-1 cards
Two size-3 cards
One size-3 with up to two size-1 cards
One size-2 with up to three size-1 cards
One size-2 with one size-3 and one size-1 card
The AL-1690 transformer (24V, 100VA, Class I) is the correct power supply
to fit in this housing.
Height: 21.1” Width: 14.6” Depth: 5”
AL-1680 Large Metal Housing, UL Approved
Containing the same combinations of cards as the AL-1682, this version is
UL-approved.
The AL-1690 transformer (24V, 100VA, Class I) is the correct power supply
to fit in this housing.
Height: 21.4” Width: 14.9” Depth: 4.8”
AL-1684 Medium Metal Housing
The AL-1684 medium metal housing can hold the AL-4017 control panel
plus a size-3 card or up to two size-1 cards. The AL-1691 transformer (24V,
50VA, Class 2) is the correct power supply to fit in this housing.
Height: 14.4” Width: 12.5” Depth: 4.1”
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Housings
AL-1683 Large Metal Universal Mounting Plate
The large metal universal mounting plate will fill the AL-1680 or AL-1682
large-size housings.
Height :20.5” Width: 14” Depth: 0.1”
AL-1681 Small Metal Universal Mounting Plate
This UL-Approved mounting plate does not fill the entire housing, leaving
enough space at the bottom of the box for a power supply.
Height :11.6” Width: 14” Depth: 0.1””
Al-1686 Battery Box Metal Housing
House the system batteries separately from the panel.
Height: 14.5” Width: 14.6” Depth: 5”
AL-1685 Small Metal Housing
The AL-1685 will house a size-1 or size-2 card remotely from the panel.
Height: 6.6” Width: 5” Depth: 1.6”
AL-1645 Small Plastic Housing
This small plastic housing, in a light gray color, holds either a size-2 or
Size-1 card remotely from the panel.
Height: 4.9” Width: 3.4” Depth: 1.3”
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System Accessories
AL-1801 Computer & Printer Interface
Provides direct connection to a PC running Alliance 8100 Management
Software and has serial printer output.
AL-1802 Printer Interface
Provides a serial printer interface for dot matrix printers.
AL-1630 RS232 Programming Cable
72”, 9-pin straight-through cable
Output Connectors
AL-1631: 20”
AL-1635: 5.5”
PC Interface Cables
AL-1632: 16 ft
AL-1633: 49 ft
AL-1480 Default Card
Default the AL-1623 Smart Card programmer
AL-1690 Transformer
24V, 100VA, Class I Transformer. This is the transformer that must be
selected to fit in the AL-1682 (large) or AL-1680 (large, UL-approved)
housings.
AL-1691 Transformer
24V, 50VA, Class II Transformer. This is the transformer that must be
selected to fit in the AL-1684 (medium) housing.
AL-1692 Plug-in
16.5V 50VA Class II Plug-in
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