Alliance System Ordering Guide - Interlogix

Alliance SystemOrdering GuideMultiple TechnologiesVersatile HardwarePowerful SoftwareOne family of parts and accessoriesVersion 12-Nov-03

Alliance System Ordering GuideTable of ContentsControllers and Software.......................................................................................2Data Gathering Panels and Expanders...................................................4Remote Arming Stations: Keypads and Readers ........................5Smart Card Technology .........................................................................................7Data Bus Modules .......................................................................................................8Expanders, Modules, and Memory..............................................................9Housings.............................................................................................................................10System Accessories ................................................................................................12www.GE-Interlogix.com/AlliancePage 1

Controllers and SoftwareAL-4017 Alliance System Control PanelIntegrate up to 256 multiple-technology inputs for security systems in up to16 areas. Use expansion cards to add extra inputs and outputs. The panelalso has an internal siren, external siren, and strobe drivers.Communications to remote devices such as readers, arming stations, anddata 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 busAL-1255 Intelligent 4-Door Control Data Gathering PanelExtend access control with the AL-1255 controlling up to 16 readers (four perdoor). Sixteen additional inputs (four per door) provide Door-Open-Too-Long(DOTL), Request-To-Exit (RTE), a door contact, and a spare input for eachdoor; and all inputs can be reprogrammed for other functions. The AL-1255supports a variety of readers and allows in and out reader configuration.• Up to 12 AL-1255 controllers per system, adding up to 48 doors tothe system. With 16 doors on the AL-4017 control panel, anAlliance 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 inthe event of a system failure• Variety of third party readers are supportedPage 2www.GE-Interlogix.com/Alliance

Controllers and SoftwareAL-8100 Alliance System Security ManagementSoftwareThis fully integrated system management software includes System Builder,the convenient drag-&-drop configuration tool. Alliance 8100 software letsyou plan, program, monitor, and service an Alliance System. It maintainsparts lists, prints sales estimates, and displays wiring diagrams for viewing orprinting. Alarms may be annunciated on-site or reported to up to fourdifferent central stations. Full reporting capabilities include real-time eventlogs, history logs, or customized printed reports. AL-8100 is Windowsbased.• Full upload/download capabilities• Backup facility for up to 9,999 systems• Custom report-creation engine• Users cards management including smart card programming andphoto ID• Graphical maps for local alarm handling and system control• Remote dial-up or on-site connections, including remote diagnosticswww.GE-Interlogix.com/Alliance Page 3

Data Gathering Panels and ExpandersAlliance System Data Gathering Panels (DGPs) and Expander Modules let you enhance yoursecurity system’s size or functionality; or simply create convenient connection points anywhereon the data bus.AL-1205: 8-Input Data Gathering Panelwith integral power supplyThis DGP module, with integral power supply, is used for gathering inputsand 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 theAL-1206 zone expansion card; and up to 16 outputs can be added using theAL-1813 or AL-1810 relay modules.AL-1206: 8-Zone Expansion CardThis 8-input zone expansion card expands the number of zones on theAL-4017 control panel or the AL-1205 data gathering panel.AL-1210: 8-Input Data Gathering PanelThe AL-1210 DGP is a standalone 8-zone input module. This DGPcommunicates directly on the RS485 data bus. Up to 16 outputs may beadded with the AL-1813 or AL-1810 relay modules.AL-1211: 8-Input DGP with Metal HousingThe AL-1211 contains an AL-1210 DGP, above, inside a metal housing withopening tamper switch. Up to 16 outputs may be added with the AL-1813 orAL-1810 relay modules.AL-1220: 4-Input Data Gathering PanelThe AL-1220 DGP is a standalone 4-zone input module packaged in a plastichousing with a tamper switch. This DGP communicates directly on theRS485 data bus. Up to 16 outputs may be added with the AL-1813 or AL-1810 relay modules.Page 4www.GE-Interlogix.com/Alliance

Remote Arming Stations: Keypads and ReadersAL-1103 KeypadThe AL-1103 remote arming station (RAS) is your primary user interface fornavigating system programming, performing simple data entry, andcontrolling the Alliance System. The LCD scrolling text displays systemstatus messages, programming menus, and all other system options.AL-1108 Keypad with Reader InterfaceThe AL-1108 keypad is the same as the AL-1103 but includes a Smart Cardreader interface.AL-1151 Heavy-Duty KeypadThe strong metal construction of the AL-1151 keypad is vandal resistant.Four LEDs in 3 colors indicate area status. The unit can be mounted onbrick, metal work or other outside construction.AL-1156 Heavy-Duty Keypad with MagstripeThe AL-1156 keypad is the same as the AL-1151, but includes a magstripereader.AL-1150 LED Plastic Membrane KeypadThe 4-LED Plastic Membrane Keypad has multicolored LEDs to indicatealarm system and access status.www.GE-Interlogix.com/Alliance Page 5

Remote Arming Stations: Keypads and ReadersAL-1191 Smart Card ReaderThe AL-1191 can be used indoors and outdoors. The plastic outer case isavailable in several colors to match different decorating schemes. Cablesare 10 feet long for ease of installation. This reader can connect directly toany data bus or directly to the AL-1255 intelligent door controller.Smart Card Reader CoversAL-1660 card reader covers, white, 10-packAL-1661 card reader covers: red, 10-packAL-1663 card reader covers, beige, 10-packAL-1664 card reader covers, black, 10-packAL-1665 card reader covers, light gray, 10-packAL-1662 card reader covers: gray, 10-packAL-1193 Heavy-Duty Smart Card ReaderThis heavy-duty card reader, in light- or dark-gray, is sealed for outdoorinstallations. It works well on mullions. The reader can connect directly toany data bus or directly to the AL-1255 intelligent 4-door controller.AL-1170 Reader Interface Module: Wiegand/MagstripeA module used to interface HID/Wiegand type readers on the data bus.The AL-1170 provides one relay output.AL-1410 Magstripe ReaderThe AL-1410 Magstripe card reader is suitable for mounting on mullions. Ithas two LEDs and a built-in beeper. It can be connected to the data busthrough the AL-1170 reader interface module, or directly to the AL-1255intelligent 4-door controller.Page 6www.GE-Interlogix.com/Alliance

Smart Card TechnologySmart Cards and TagsHigh quality proximity cards and tags have a two-inch read range. A smartchip is embedded inside. The cards can be printed with any industrystandardcard printer.• AL-1470 Smart Card• AL-1472 Smart Card with magstripe• AL-1473 Smart TagAL-1623 Smart Card ProgrammerThe AL-1693 Smart Card programmer works with the Alliance System toprogram and reprogram Smart Cards. The programmer offers extremelyhigh security with 4 billion unique security codes. An RS232 cable andpower pack are included.www.GE-Interlogix.com/Alliance Page 7

Data Bus ModulesAL-1330 Communications Distribution ModuleThe AL-1330 provides communications through a single protectedinput port and five parallel output ports. It is used to provide starconfiguration on the data bus.1AL-1740 Isolator-RepeaterThe 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(four modules maximum).1AL-1741 RS485 to RS232 InterfaceConverts the RS485 data bus into a standard RS232 bus, orextends the Alliance System data bus through a leased line.2AL-1742 Closed-Loop InterfaceThe AL-1742 closed-loop module converts a Class B data bus to aClass A loop. If a break occurs in the loop at any point, communicationcontinues in the opposite direction to ensure a continuous operation.3AL-1743 Fiber Optic InterfaceConverts the Alliance System bus to fiber optics. It allows either multidroppedconnection when using a single optical fiber or point-to-pointconnection when using two optical fibers.1Size 1, Size, 2, and Size 3 Cards:1 23The Alliance modular ancillary cards give mix-and-match choices for designing the layout of yourAlliance System. The cards are available in three standard sizes. The Alliance Systemenclosures have been custom-engineered to house many combinations and quantities of thesecards.Page 8www.GE-Interlogix.com/Alliance

Expanders, Modules, and MemoryAL-1830 1 MB Memory Expander1 MB memory chip supports up to 11,466 users (50 users is standard). Italso 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 CapacityControl AL-1830 AL-1831 AL-1832Panel 1MB 4MB 8 MBUsers 50 11,466 17,873 65,535Door Groups 10 128 128 128History ofAlarm System Events 100 1,000 1,000 1,000History ofAccess Control Events 100 1,000 1,000 1,000AL-1810 4-Way Relay ModuleThe AL-1810 module provides four Form-C relays.Only one AL-1810 may be added to any data gathering panel.1AL-1813 8-Way Relay ModuleThe AL-1813 relay module provides 8 form-C relays that can bedaisy-chained together to expand any data gathering panel.3AL-1812 Relay ModulesThis relay interface module is used for the AL-1191 and AL-1193 smart cardreaders to provide lock control at the door. TheAL-1812 is shipped as a strip of four cards thatcan be snapped into single or double modules.www.GE-Interlogix.com/Alliance Page 9

HousingsHousings are available in a variety of sizes and configurations to house your Alliancecomponents.AL-1682 Large Metal HousingThe AL-1682 large metal housing can contain several combinations of cardsizes; for example, the following cards can be combined with either the AL-4017 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 cardThe AL-1690 transformer (24V, 100VA, Class I) is the correct power supplyto fit in this housing.Height: 21.1” Width: 14.6” Depth: 5”AL-1680 Large Metal Housing, UL ApprovedContaining the same combinations of cards as the AL-1682, this version isUL-approved.The AL-1690 transformer (24V, 100VA, Class I) is the correct power supplyto fit in this housing.Height: 21.4” Width: 14.9” Depth: 4.8”AL-1684 Medium Metal HousingThe AL-1684 medium metal housing can hold the AL-4017 control panelplus 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”Page 10www.GE-Interlogix.com/Alliance

HousingsAL-1683 Large Metal Universal Mounting PlateThe large metal universal mounting plate will fill the AL-1680 or AL-1682large-size housings.Height :20.5” Width: 14” Depth: 0.1”AL-1681 Small Metal Universal Mounting PlateThis UL-Approved mounting plate does not fill the entire housing, leavingenough space at the bottom of the box for a power supply.Height :11.6” Width: 14” Depth: 0.1””Al-1686 Battery Box Metal HousingHouse the system batteries separately from the panel.Height: 14.5” Width: 14.6” Depth: 5”AL-1685 Small Metal HousingThe 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 HousingThis small plastic housing, in a light gray color, holds either a size-2 orSize-1 card remotely from the panel.Height: 4.9” Width: 3.4” Depth: 1.3”www.GE-Interlogix.com/AlliancePage 11

System AccessoriesAL-1801 Computer & Printer InterfaceProvides direct connection to a PC running Alliance 8100 ManagementSoftware and has serial printer output.AL-1802 Printer InterfaceProvides a serial printer interface for dot matrix printers.AL-1630 RS232 Programming Cable72”, 9-pin straight-through cableOutput Connectors• AL-1631: 20”• AL-1635: 5.5”PC Interface Cables• AL-1632: 16 ft• AL-1633: 49 ftAL-1480 Default CardDefault the AL-1623 Smart Card programmerAL-1690 Transformer24V, 100VA, Class I Transformer. This is the transformer that must beselected to fit in the AL-1682 (large) or AL-1680 (large, UL-approved)housings.AL-1691 Transformer24V, 50VA, Class II Transformer. This is the transformer that must beselected to fit in the AL-1684 (medium) housing.AL-1692 Plug-in16.5V 50VA Class II Plug-inPage 12www.GE-Interlogix.com/Alliance