GE Alliance AL-2017 User manual

Alliance Control Panel
Installation Manual
Models: AL-2017
AL-3017
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Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................. 2
Installation................................................................................................................ 3
System Wiring.......................................................................................................... 5
Earth grounding...................................................................................................................................... 5
System bus connection ........................................................................................................................... 5
Shielded cable routing ............................................................................................................................ 6
Auxiliary power supply connections...................................................................................................... 6
PSTN wiring........................................................................................................................................... 7
AL-2017/AL-3017 Wiring ....................................................................................... 8
Basic Programming ............................................................................................... 10
Programming Steps ............................................................................................... 12
Text words ............................................................................................................................................ 12
Time zones............................................................................................................................................ 12
Areas..................................................................................................................................................... 12
Alarm groups ........................................................................................................................................ 13
Remote arming stations (RAS)............................................................................................................. 13
Data gathering panels (DGP) ............................................................................................................... 13
Zone (inputs) ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Communication options ....................................................................................................................... 15
New installer code ................................................................................................................................ 15
Relays (outputs).................................................................................................................................... 16
Battery Capacity .................................................................................................... 17
Battery calculation worksheet example................................................................................................ 18
Absolute maximum loads ..................................................................................................................... 18
Battery calculation worksheet .............................................................................................................. 19
FCC Compliance.................................................................................................... 20
UL Compliance ...................................................................................................... 20
Specifications.......................................................................................................... 22
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Introduction
This manual covers the information needed to install and set up the Alliance AL-2017/AL-3017 control panels including system wiring
and basic programming steps. See the Alliance System Programming Manual for complete planning and programming details for the
Alliance system, including a programming map and a system glossary.
Planning the system
It is important to create a comprehensive system plan prior to installing the Alliance system. This plan should include a site map, a
component and equipment list, a zone list, a type list, an area list, a region list and the number of users.
Memory expansion options for the AL-3017 (AL-2017 does not support memory expansion)
AL-1830 memory expansion is a special option installed into the AL-3017 control panel to increase the memory capacity as detailed
below:
AL-1830 1M memory expansion
Users 50 11,466
Door Groups 10 128
Floor Groups 10 64
History:
Alarm System Events 100 1,000
Access Control Events 100 1,000

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Installation
Each Alliance system control panel is shipped with the following hardware:
•Two and three position terminal blocks that can be combined to provide a variety of terminal block configurations
•Clip-in and screw-in male/female standoffs
•Mounting screws
•Battery wires
CAUTION You must be free of static electricity before handling circuit boards. Wear a grounding strap or touch a bare
metal surface to discharge static electricity.
To install the controller, do the following:
1. Mount the enclosure
A suitable mounting location should include easy access for wiring, good lighting, suitable access to power and earth ground, and ample
space to work. The mounting surface should be flat and dry. We do not recommend mounting metal enclosures directly onto concrete
walls. Check with local authorities to verify local codes regarding metal enclosure mounting.
Note: To maintain compliance with UL 365, UL 690, and UL 1610, the main control panel must be installed within a safe, vault,
or Extent #1 stockroom.
All of the Alliance System enclosures contain four mounting holes located in the corners of the enclosures. Use appropriate mounting
hardware to mount the enclosure to the mounting surface and the batteries to the enclosure as shown in Figure 2.
2. Install the standoffs
Before the control panel can be installed, the appropriate standoffs must be configured. Use male/female standoffs where threaded holes
are aligned with the mounting holes on the control panel and use clip-in standoffs where square holes are aligned with the mounting holes
(Figure 3).
3. Install the transformer
Mount the transformer in the enclosure using two 6/32 x 1/4” screws provided with the transformer. Install the rubber grommet into the
transformer shield and mount it to the enclosure using four 6/32 x 1/4” screws provided with the transformer.
4. Earth/chassis ground standoffs
It is important that proper grounding is provided to the enclosure. Use two male/female standoffs provided with the enclosure to secure
both the earth ground and enclosure ground wires. When securing the ground wires, use the internal tooth star washers provided with the
enclosure between the standoff and the wire connector. All connections should be tight and make a good electrical connection.
5. Install the tamper switch
Assemble the tamper switch assembly per the instructions provided with the tamper switch. Mount the switch assembly using the three 6/
32 x 1/4” screws provided.
6. Install the control panel board
Slide the terminal blocks together as shown in Figure 1. Slide the blocks over the appropriate pins indicated on the board. Mount the board
using four 6/32 x 1/4” screws along with internal star washers. To ensure proper ground, tighten screws securely. See Figure 3 for proper
mounting orientation.
7. Ferrites
To be compliant with FCC Part 15B, ferrites must be installed on each of the AC wires (Figure 2). Refer to the instructions provided with
the ferrites for mounting details.
Figure 1. Terminal blocks

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AL-3017
Board
Figure 3. Layout diagrams
Figure 2. Enclosure
Optional
accessory
boards
PSTN (Public
Switched
TelephoneNetwork)
120 VAC
24 VAC, 100VA
12 V battery,
refer to Battery calculation
worksheet forappropriate
battery type.
Chassis
ground
Enclosure mounting screws
Chassis ground
connection
Earth
ground
connection
Enclosuremounting
screw
Tamper switch
access hole
Ferrites
Enclosuremounting
screw
Optionalboard
mounting holes
AL-2017/
AL-3017
mounting holes
AL-2017/
AL-3017
AL-2017/
AL-3017
Optional
boards
Optional
boards

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System Wiring
All panel wiring should be kept well away from other wiring, avoiding parallel wire runs with other wires. Where parallel wires are
unavoidable, keep wires a minimum of 2 inches apart, or in EMT. We recommend that Alliance system components that use direct wire
transformers be wired into a dedicated circuit breaker and those that use plug-in transformers be plugged into an unswitched outlet.
Earth ground
WARNING Each control panel or device which mounts in a metal enclosure, must have its enclosure connected to earth
ground. Correct earth grounding procedure must be followed.
Earth grounding one enclosure containing several devices
All devices designed for the system have chassis ground connections via metal studs to the metal enclosure. Take care that these metal
studs make good connection to the enclosure (beware of paint). The earth connections of every piece of equipment in the system can be
used for connecting the shielding of shielded cables. If a device, such as a keypad, is placed in a plastic enclosure the earth lug of this
device does not have to be connected.
Earth grounding panels in a single building
If several enclosures or devices are connected to earth ground in one building, the safety earth ground of this building has to be checked by
a licensed contractor.
Earth grounding panels in multiple buildings
If the wiring extends to separated buildings, more than one common earth ground system will be used. Use isolater/repeaters to isolate the
system bus. In this way the system is protected against variations in earth potential.
System bus connection
The system bus (COMMS) is used to connect data gathering panels (DGP) to provide extra zones, and remote arming stations (RAS) to the
Alliance system control panel. Remote devices can be up to 5,000 feet (1.5 km) from an Alliance system control panel. DGP and RAS
devices must be connected via a 2-pair twisted, shielded data cable from the system bus connection (Belden 8723 is recommended). The
shield of the data cable should be connected to earth at the Alliance system control panel and should be left disconnected at any other end.
We recommend that where the distance between the arming station and the nearest device is more than 328 feet (100 meters), a separate
power supply be used to power the arming station. To power the arming station, do not connect ‘+’ from the system bus. Connect ‘+’ of
the local power supply to ‘+’ on the arming station and connect 0 volts from the power supply and 0 volts from the system bus to the
arming station terminal marked ‘-’.
Note: The first and last devices on the system bus must be terminated. All other devices on the system bus must not
be terminated.
Figure 4. System bus connection
System bus
D-D+0V+12
D-D+0V+12
D-D+OV
12V Connection
Control panelRAS
DGP

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Figure 5. Shielded cable routing
Figure 6. Auxiliary power supply connections
Shielded cable routing
The shielding of all shielded cables used in the system should only be connected at ONE side to one common earthing point in a building.
If a shielded bus cable is routed via more than one plastic device, the shielding from incoming and out-going cable has to be connected.
Note: Metal chassis must be earth grounded. Splice shield drain wire at all juntions.
Auxiliary power supply connections
In systems in which expansion module power is not supplied by the main control panel or an AC-powered DGP with auxiliary outputs, a
UL Listed power supply suitable for burglar alarm applications, such as the Altronix AL300ULX, must be utilized.
Note: Tie all 0V together. Do not connect the +12V together.
Cable shield drain wire
Shield drain
wire ground
System bus
D-D+0V+12
D-D+0V+12
D-D+OV
Control panelRAS
DGP
Altronix AL300ULX
auxiliary power supply
-+
D-D+0V+12
D-D+0V+12
D-D+OV
Control panelRAS
DGP

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PSTN wiring
Figure 7 shows how to wire the control panel to PSTN connection. This equipment complies with FCC Part 68 rules. US: GEIAL07B3-
4000 Note: We recommend that the system be wired to a dedicated PSTN line.
Figure 7. PSTN Wiring Diagram
AL-2017/
AL-3017
control panel
Chassis
ground
Bx Ax B A
PSTN
connection
Tip Green
Ring Red
RJ31X
RJ45
RJ11/12
Premises phone
Premises (Tip)
Premises (Ring)
Note: A - To Pin 5 on RJ45 Cable
B - To Pin 4 on RJ45 Cable
AX - To Pin 1 on RJ45 Cable
BX - To Pin 8 on RJ45 Cable

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Figure 8. Non-power and power limited wiring
AL-2017/AL-3017 Wiring
Keep non-power limited wiring away (1/4” minimum) from power limited wiring as shown in Figure 8. Disconnect the AC mains power
via a dedicated circuit breaker before servicing.
Figure 9. AL-2017/AL-3017 control panel components
Power limited wiring
Power
limited
wiring
Non-power
limited
wiring
Non-power
limited
wiring
Optional
accessory
boards
PSTN
connection
AL-2017/
AL-3017
J18
J20
PSTN connection
Expansion
AC
Battery
Aux. Power
Sirens
Strobe
Bell
L1
J1 J7
Kill
Comms/Tamper Zone(inputs)
RX
TX
RX
TX
Modem
Comms
Control panel wiring connections
Figure 9 shows the AL-2017/AL-3017 control panel components and Figures 10 and 11 provide wiring connection details.
J1, to AL-1810/AL-1813 relay output module
J7, to AL-1206 zone expansion module

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Figure 11. Zone (inputs) wiring methods
Method 1 Method 2
single zone dual zone
Note: Method 2, dual zone, is not acceptable
for UL 365, UL 609, and UL 1610 compliance.
4.7K
NC
Open = Alarm
or Trouble
NO
Closed = Alarm
Zone
input C
4.7K
NC
Open = Tamper
or Trouble
NC
Open = Alarm
Zone
input C
4.7K
NO
Closed = Tamper
EXT
24 VAC, AL-1290 transformer kit
+
-
+
+
+
-
-
-
SW +
SW -
AC
BATT
AUX. POWER
INT
STRB
COMMS
TAMPER
BELL (relay output)
Note: Do not short circuit. Use ferrites
on AC input wires.
Note: Total AUX POWER output 300mA,
including +12 on COMMS.
Note: Alarm output 1 Amp total.
* Siren output must be programmed for
DC output if a bell is connected to these
terminals instead.
A 1k resistor must be installed across the
external siren outputs.
Note: The first and last device on the
system bus (COMMS) must be terminated.
Ademco *
AB12M
.
≈
≈
Note: These are dry contacts.
NEG = NC
POS = NO
Note: Refer to Battery Calculation
Worksheet for appropriate battery type.
Figure 10. AL-2017/AL-3017 control panel wiring connections
S +
S -
S +
S -
+
-
NEG
C
POS
8 ohm 15 watt
MPI - 35 or EQ
1K
Strobe
+12
OV
D +
D -
T
C
Alliance keypad
or other
(BUS)(LAN)
(COMM) Device
Zones (inputs)
1 C 2 3 C 4 5 C 6 7 C 8
Note: No switched auxiliary output for
the AL-2017.

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Basic Programming
When you have finished installing the control panel, you can clear the panel memory, apply power and start programming.
Clear panel memory
Before programming, the panel memory needs to be cleared. To clear the memory, do the following:
1. Remove all power to the panel (AC and battery).
2. Short the KILL jumper (Figure 9).
3. Wait 30 seconds.
4. Open the KILL jumper.
The panel memory is now cleared and restored to factory defaults.
Power up the panel
On initial power-up, the panel’s LEDs (Figure 9) should indicate:
L1 Slow flashing (micro processer is running)
Comms Tx Rapid flashing (Comms bus activity)
Comms Rx Rapid flashing (if RAS 1 is connected and functioning)
The master LCD arming station (RAS 1) should have all area LEDs lit (armed). After the RAS prompt, press MENU, then press CLEAR.
If there is a system condition (such as low battery), it will be indicated on the top line of the RAS display.
If the master RAS powers up, but no LEDs lit (on) and there is not LCD display, then no power has been applied to the RAS. If the RAS
powers up with all LEDs flashing and the display shows System Fault, then the system bus cabling may be faulty, or the RAS address has
been incorrectly set (RAS 1 address should be all DIP switches set to OFF).
Access programming menus
To disarm the system, enter 1122 (the default Manager PIN code), press OFF,
and enter 0(select all areas).
To enter the system menu, press MENU, enter 1278 (default Installer PIN), and
press ENTER.
To access installer programming, enter 19 (installer programming menu), and
press ENTER.
To choose the advanced menu option, press MENU. To choose the simple
menu option, press ENTER.
Note: The simple menu option will limit access to a number of options in the Installer Programming Menu. We recommend that
you always choose the advanced menu option.
00:00 01/01/2003
Code:
0-Exit ENTER-Down, *Up
0-Exit, Menu:
Simple/Advanced Menu
*-Advanced
Installer Programming
0-Exit, Menu:

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27. Reserved menu
28. To remote devices
29. Computer connection
30. Printer
31. Battery testing
32. Custom LCD message
33. Program next service
34. Program system event flags
35. Program macro logic
36. Reserved menu
37. Reserved menu
38. Reserved menu
39. Reserved menu
40. Reserved menu
41. Reserved menu
42. Reporting class database
43. Test calls
44. Reserved menu
45. Reserved menu
46. Reserved menu
47. Reserved menu
48. Reserved menu
49. Class database
50. Channel mapping
51. Engineer reset
52. Voice reporting
Installer programming menu
1. Zone database
2. Area database
3. RAS database
4. DGP database
5. Alarm groups
6. Timers
7. System options
8. Auto reset
9. Communication options
10. Program text
11. Version number
12. LED test
13. Time zones
14. Reset to default
15. Alarm group restrictions
16. Event to outputs
17. Auto arm/disarm
18. Areas assign to vaults
19. Area linking
20. System codes
21. Zone shunts
22. Time zone to follow output
23. Poll errors
24. Download to remote devices
25. Display card
26. Reserved menu
Default the panel
This option resets all programming to the factory default. All programming will be erased and all options will have the standard values. To
default the panel, do the following:
1. Press MENU, enter 1278, and press ENTER to access the system menu.
2. Enter 19 and press ENTER to access installer programming. Press MENU (advanced menu).
3. Enter 14 and press ENTER to access the default option.
4. Enter 99 and press ENTER.
The panel is now defaulted.
Change the time/date settings
To set the time and date, do the following:
1. Disarm the system.
2. Press MENU,enter 1278,and press ENTER to access the System menu.
3. Enter 15 and press ENTER to access the time and date menu.
4. Enter 2 and press ENTER to set the time and date.
5. Enter the hour and press ENTER.
Note: The Alliance System uses a 24-hour format. For example, noon would be entered as 12 and
midnight would be entered as 24.
6. Enter the minutes and press ENTER.
7. Enter the seconds and press ENTER.
8. Enter the day of the month and press ENTER.
9. Enter the month and press ENTER.
10. Enter the year (last two digits) and press ENTER.
For further details on time and date setting options, see the Alliance System User’s Guide.
See the Alliance System Programming Manual for a complete programming map.

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Programming Steps
The following programming steps are meant as an overview. For more information on each programming area, see the Alliance System
Programming Manual.
Text words
Program any needed text words that are not included in the word library. See the Alliance System Programming Manual to view the word
library.
1 Press MENU,enter 1278, and press ENTER to access the system menu.
2 Enter 19 and press ENTER to access installer programming. Press MENU (advanced menu).
3 Enter 10 and press ENTER to access program text.
4 Enter the text word number (custom text word numbers start at 900) and press ENTER.
5 Using the number keys, enter the required letter. Press the ENTER key to advance to the next letter. Press the MENU to advance to
the next word. Press the CLEAR key to exit this menu option.
Time zones
Program time zones to allow certain automatic functions, such as Auto Arm or only allow certain users access during predetermined time
periods.
1. Press MENU,enter 1278, and press ENTER to access the system menu.
2. Enter 19 and press ENTER to access installer programming. Press MENU (advanced menu).
3. Enter 13 and press ENTER to access time zone programming.
4. Enter the time zone number and press ENTER.
5. Enter the start time hour and press ENTER.
6. Enter the start time minute and press ENTER.
7. Enter the end time hour and press ENTER.
8. Enter the end time minute and press ENTER. The start and end times will display on the top line of the keypad display.
9. Press ENTER to advance to the day field.
10. Enter 1 through 7 (Sunday through Saturday) or 8 (holiday) for each day needed for this time zone and press ENTER.
Repeat steps 5 through 10 for each access time needed for this time zone (four available).
Areas
Program areas to configure individual areas, or partitions, as autonomous systems, or as parts of a single larger system.
1. Press MENU, enter 1278, and press ENTER to access the system menu.
2. Enter 19 and press ENTER to access installer programming. Press MENU (advanced menu).
3. Enter 2 and press ENTER to access the area database programming.
4. Enter the number of the area to be configured and press ENTER.
5. Program the area name numeric code by selecting one of the default names from the word library or from text words added in text
word programming and press ENTER.
6. Enter the exit time for this area and press ENTER.
7. Enter the entry time for this area and press ENTER.
8. Enter the event flags and press [ENTER].
9. Enter the out-of-hours time zone, if required, and press ENTER.
10. Enter the area disarmed time (used in conjuction with the alarm group restriction) and press ENTER.
11. Select the central station the area will report to and press ENTER.
12. Select audio listen-in, if required, and press ENTER.
13. Select exit fault report, if required, and press ENTER.
14. Select A & B alarm verification reporting, if required, and press ENTER.
15. Select disable arming if all inputs are bypassed, if required, and press ENTER.
Repeat steps 1 through 12 for all areas in the system.

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Alarm groups
1. Press MENU, enter 1278, and press ENTER to access the system programming.
2. Enter 19 and press ENTER to access installer programming. Press MENU (advanced menu).
3. Enter 5 and press ENTER to access alarm group programmaning.
4. Enter the alarm group number to be programmed and press ENTER.
Note: Care should be taken when programming this function because it can be linked to users, doors, and remote arming
stations. A review of alarm groups in the Alliance System Programming Manual is advised before programming this feature.
Remote arming stations (RAS)
Program RAS to establish communication (polling) with the main control panel. Before a RAS can be programmed, it must be installed
and the DIP switch address on the RAS must be set as shown in the RAS installation instructions.
1. Press MENU, enter 1278, and press ENTER to access system programming.
2. Enter 19 and press ENTER to access installer programming. Press MENU (advanced menu).
3. Enter 3 and press ENTER to access RAS database programming.
4. Enter the address number of the first RAS to be polled and press ENTER. Repeat for all RAS to be polled and press ENTER again
after all RAS have been polled.
5. Enter the address number of the first RAS to be configured and press ENTER.
6. Enter the alarm group number for the RAS and press ENTER.
7. Enter the menu alarm group number for the RAS and press ENTER.
8. Enter the door event flag for the RAS, if required, and press ENTER.
9. Enter the output controller assignment for the RAS and press ENTER.
10. Select Yes, if polling an LCD keypad, and press ENTER.
11. Select Yes, if toggles area status is required, and press ENTER.
12. Select Yes, if enter key opens door only is required, and press ENTER.
13. Select Yes, if door event flag on alarm code is required, and press ENTER.
14. Select Yes, if display shunted zone on LCD is required, and press ENTER.
15. Select Yes, if arm/disarm using one key is required, and press ENTER.
16. Select Yes, if card auto disarm is required, and press ENTER.
17. Select Yes, if card always arms/disarms is required, and press ENTER.
18. Select Yes, if reset from RAS without code is required, and press ENTER.
19. Select Yes, if alarm group restrictions to disarm only is required, and press ENTER.
20. Select Yes, if entry/exit buzzers is required, and press ENTER.
21. Select Yes, if time lockout is required, and press ENTER.
22. Select Yes, if cards arm after 3 badges is required, and press ENTER.
Repeat steps 4 through 21 for each RAS to be configured.
Data gathering panels (DGP)
Program DGPs to establish communication (polling) with the main control panel. Before a DGP can be programmed, the DGP must be
installed and the DIP switch address on the DGP must be set as shown in the DGP installation instructions.
1. Press MENU, enter 1278, and press Enter to access system programming.
2. Enter 19 and press ENTER to access installer programming. Press MENU (advanced menu).
3. Enter 4 and press ENTER to access DGP programming.
4. Enter the address number of the first DGP to be polled and press ENTER. Repeat for all DGP to be polled and press ENTER again
when all DGP have been polled.
5. Enter the address number of the first DGP to be configured and press ENTER.
6. Enter 0for standard DGP, 1for a 4-door controller DGP, or 2 for a 4-elevator controller DGP and press ENTER.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 for all DGP to be configured.

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Zones (inputs)
Program zones to determine how the zone will function in given circumstances. There are over 50 types of zones. Refer to the Alliance
System Programming Manual for more detailed information.
1. Press MENU, enter 1278, and press ENTER to access system programming.
2. Enter 19 and press ENTER to access installer programming. Press MENU (advanced menu).
3. Enter 1 and press ENTER to access the zone programming.
4. Enter the zone number and press ENTER to access programming details and press ENTER again to move to between programming
options.
Zone Assignments
All DGPs, zones (inputs) and relays (outputs) are numbered according to a set formula. This formula determines the number/location of
DGPs, zones, and relays.
Zones and relays allocated to each DGP:
Control panel 1-16 DGP 8 129-144
DGP 1 17-32 DGP 9 145-160
DGP 2 33-48 DGP 10 161-176
DGP 3 49-64 DGP 11 177-192
DGP 4 65-80 DGP 12 193-208
DGP 5 81-96 DGP 13 209-224
DGP 6 97-112 DGP 14 225-240
DGP 7 113-128 DGP 15 241-255
Either 8 or 16 zones can be connected to the control panel to expand the control panel to 24 or 32 zones. A standard DGP has 4 or 8 zones,
some can be expanded in increments of 8 to contain up to 32 zones. Expanding the number of zones connected to the control panel or a
DGP to more than 16 zones by using the AL-1206 is the same as combining two DGP addresses. To maintain consistent numbering, the
additional zones are taken from the next DGP address so you can not include the next DGP address for polling.
Example: An AL-2017/AL-3017 control panel has one AL-1206 (8-zone input expander) connected to J7. There is also an AL-
1205 (8-zone standard DGP) connected to the System bus. In this case the zone numbering, and DGP addressing, would be:
AL-2017/AL-3017 control panel AL-1206 (standard zone expander) AL-1205 (standard DGP)
Zones 1-16 allocated Zones 17-32 allocated Zones 33-48 allocated
for this address for DGP 1 address for DGP 2 address
*unused zones must be disabled *unused zones must be disabled
To program the system for this configuration:
1. Set the address DIP switch on the AL-1205 for DGP 2 (Refer to the AL-1205 Installation Instructions for further details).
2. In installer programming go to option 4, (DGP Database). Poll DGP 2 and set DGP Type to standard. Do not poll DGP 1
because the allocated zone inputs for DGP 1 have been taken by the AL-1206.
3. In installer programming go to option 1, (Zone Database). Select the proper zone type, area, and central station. Zone
numbers 25-32 must be set for zone type 0 Disabled as these zones are not used.

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Communication options
Program communication options to set up the telephone numbers and communication formats for central station reporting. Reporting
options can be set for both system and area reporting.
PBX number (public branched exchange)
Use this option when connection to the PSTN (public switch telephone network) is made via a PBX by dialing a number sequence. For
example, you must dial 9 to get an ouside line. This feature should not be used if dial tone detection is required, as dial tone detection does
not occur during this dial sequence. If dial tone detection is required, the PBX number can be entered in the central station phone number.
1. Press MENU, enter 1278, and press ENTER to access system programming.
2. Enter 19 and press ENTER to access installer programming. Press MENU (advanced menu).
3. Enter 9 and press ENTER to program communications options.
4. If a 2-second pause Pis required prior to dialing, press MENU, MENU, enter the dialing sequence required to gain access to the
outside telephone line, and press ENTER.
5. To clear a telephone number that has been previously entered, press MENU, MENU. A Pwill appear on the lower line of the keypad
display and the previously entered telephone number will appear on the top line of the keypad display. Press ENTER and the
telephone number will be cleared.
Note: Do not enter a “T” (wait for dial tone) since the dial tone detection does not occur during the PBX dialing string.
MSN number (Microsoft Network)
For ISDN dialers, program a MSN number. This number is sent to the ISDN network on dialing, o a computer, or central station. To enter
a MSN number, use the same method as used for the PBX number.
Note: The MSN number can not contain a 2-second dial pause “P” or wait for dial tone “T”.
Dial tone detection
This option enables or disables dial tone detection and also allows country specific dial tone detections. For operation in the USA, we
recommend that CTR21 be used. Dial tone detection will take place at the beginning of the central station dialing string when a Tis
detected in the dialing string. For example, in the number 9T1234567, dial tone detection will occur before the digit 9 is dialed and again
before the 1 is dialed.
Enter the dial tone type to be detected:
0 = Disabled (no dial tone detection takes place, the panel will dial after a 2-second delay)
1 = CTR21
2 = Netherlands
3 = UK
4 = Other
New installer code
To delete, display, or create a user, do the following:
1. Press MENU, enter 1278, and press ENTER to access system programming.
2. Enter 14 and press ENTER to access the users programming.
3. Enter 3 (create user) and press ENTER.
4. Enter 50 (Installer) and press ENTER.
5. Press MENU to list the available alarm groups that can be assigned.
6. Press MENU again to scroll through the list.
7. Press ENTER three times (to scroll through unneeded options) and press MENU.
8. Enter the new code (up to 10 digits) and press ENTER.
9. Press ENTER three times (to scroll through unneeded options).
10. Enter 0 and press ENTER to exit. The installer PIN code is now changed.

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Relays (outputs)
Output controllers are used to expand the number of relays (outputs) on a DGP or control panel. Each output controller expands the
outputs by eight. A DGP can have two output controllers connected, increasing the outputs to a maximum of 16 per DGP. An Alliance
System can have up to 32 output controllers, which allows a system maximum of 255 outputs.
If there are more than two output controllers connected to the main control panel, resulting in more than 16 outputs, the output numbers are
duplicated on DGP 1. When this is done, one of two options can be used:
1. The outputs on DGP 1 are not used.
or
2. Both outputs are activated together.
Example: If the main control panel has three output controllers and DGP 1 has one output controller, when output 17 is
active, the first output on the third output controller connected to the control panel and the first output on the
output controller that is connected to DGP 1 are both activated.
Output numbers are always the same as the first 16 zone numbers on the DGP they are connected to. If a DGP address does not exist
because the previous DGP has an expanded number of zones, the output numbers of that DGP address cannot be used. The output numbers
can be used if output controllers are connected to the control panel that corresponds to those output numbers.
Example: DGP 1 has 32 zones: 17-48
DGP 1 outputs (max 16): 17-32
(DGP 2 outputs 33-48 are not used)
DGP 3 has 32 zones: 49-80
DGP 3 outputs: 49-64
(DGP 4 outputs 65-80 are not used)
Strobe and siren outputs
The internal strobe output is always treated as output 2. The internal siren speaker output on the control panel is always treated as output
15 and the external siren speaker output on the control panel is always treated as output 16. On DGPs with siren speaker outputs, the last of
the 16 output numbers associated with that DGP address is the siren output. For example, on DGP 3 the siren speader output is output 64.
DGP Siren output number DGP Siren output number
DGP 1 32 DGP 9 160
DGP 2 48 DGP 10 176
DGP 3 64 DGP 11 192
DGP 4 80 DGP 12 208
DGP 5 96 DGP 13 224
DGP 6 112 DGP 14 240
DGP 7 128 DGP 15 -
DGP 8 144
To enable the siren speaker output, the output number representing the siren output must be assigned to the required siren event flag
number. The siren event flag numbers are programmed in installer programming option 2 (Area database).
Output control groups
Output control group numbers identify a group of eight outputs controlled by the control panel, a DGP, or a RAS. When an output control
group is assigned to a RAS, the open collector output (OUT) terminal follows the first output of the output control group.
Programming steps
1. Press MENU, enter 1278, and press ENTER to access system programming.
2. Enter 19 and press ENTER to access installer programming. Press MENU (advanced menu).
3. Enter 16 and press ENTER to access event to output programming.
4. Enter the output number to be programmed and press ENTER.
5. Enter the event flag number needed to trigger the output and press ENTER.
6. Enter the time zone assigned to the output and press ENTER.
7. Press MENU to toggle between Output active or Inactive during time zone and press ENTER.
8. Press MENU to toggle between Output is inverted or Noninverted and press ENTER.

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Battery Capacity
The battery capacity calculations must be performed separately for each part of the system that has a separate AC supply and standby
battery. Use the following steps to determine the correct battery capacities for your system:
1. Determine the exact configuration of your system.
2. A separate battery calculation worksheet should be used for each part of the system that has a separate power supply and standby
battery. In the top row of the worksheet, list the primary component (control panel or expansion module) that is powered by the
standby battery. Expansion modules include zone expander modules, relay modules, keypads and card readers.
3. On each worksheet, add rows for all expansion modules or other devices that are powered by the primary component on that
worksheet.
4. On each worksheet, add rows for any type of notification appliance that is connected to corresponding circuits on the primary
component. Also include rows for auxiliary power circuits that have attached devices.
Starting with the first worksheet:
5. On the row for the primary component, in the total standby current column, enter the current listed for that device. For the control
panel worksheet, this value is 200mA.
6. On the same worksheet, in any following expansion module rows, enter the operating current for the module in the standby current
column. On all of the expansion module rows, multiply the value in the standby current column by the attached quantity of modules
of that type. Enter the result in the same row, in the total standby current column. If any row contains AL-1191 or AL-1193 card
readers, enter 80mA in the active current column for that row. Multiply any value in the active current column by the number of
attached card readers, and enter the result in the same row, in the total active current column.
7. On the same worksheet, in each notification appliance row, enter the alarm current drawn by a single device in the alarm current per
device column. On all of the notification appliance rows multiply the value in the alarm current per device column by the number of
devices used on that circuit. Enter the result in the same row, in the total alarm current column.
8. On the same worksheet, in rows listing devices that are attached to auxiliary power terminals of the primary component, enter the
operating current for each device in the standby current per device column. On all of these rows, multiply the value in the standby
current per device column by the number of devices attached to that auxiliary power circuit. Enter the result in the same row, in the
total standby current column.
9. Repeat steps 5 through 8 for every worksheet.
10. At the bottom of each worksheet, total the values in the total standby current column, the total alarm current column, and the total
active current column.
Perform the following calculations for each worksheet:
11. Transfer the totaled value at the bottom of the total standby current column to the first blank in formula 1. Enter the required number
of hours in standby in the corresponding blank, and perform the indicated calculation. The result is the standby Amp-hours your
system requires. The value for required number of hours in standby varies by locale. Check with the proper authority having
jurisdiction to determine your requirements.
12. Transfer the totaled value at the bottom of the total alarm current column to the first blank in formula 2. Enter the required number of
minutes in alarm in the corresponding blank, and perform the indicated calculation. The result is the alarm Amp-hours your system
requires. The value for required number of minutes in alarm varies by locale. Check with the proper authority having jurisdiction to
determine your requirements.
13. Transfer the totaled value at the bottom of the total active current column to the first blank in formula 3. To calculate the required
number of seconds active value, multiply the number of times a card is typically passed by a card reader each hour times the number
of card readers, times 5 seconds. For a medium traffic area, 12 accesses per hour is a commonly used value (i.e. 5 seconds per
access).
14. Carry the calculated values from the preceeding three steps to the corresponding blanks in formula 4. Perform the calculation to find
the minimum battery capacity requirement for your system.
15. Due to the natural aging effects on batteries over time, temperature cycles, and varying levels of discharge, a derating factor is applied
to compensate for these variables. Please consult the battery manufacturer data sheets for the appropriate derating factor. Formula 5
shows how to apply a typical derating factor of 1.15 to the minimum battery capacity requirement to determine the actual battery
capacity requirement. The batteries selected for the control panel and for any separately powered expansion modules, must have a
capacity rating that is equal to or greater than the actual battery capacity requirement.
Note: This system may require two batteries. Each battery must individually meet the actual battery capacity requirement. Do
not mix batteries of different types.

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The following tables list the maximum continuous loads that can be supported by two 17.2 Ah batteries or one 17.2 Ah battery. If the total
standby current exceeds those listed in the tables, you do not meet 24/72-hour standby requirements. Other battery sizes are possible, but
two 17.2 Ah batteries are the maximum battery size supported. If your standby time is different, the battery calculation worksheet can be
used to calculate the total standby battery power required. If the answer exceeds the battery size you have chosen, then appropriate
batteries must be installed or the system configuration must be adjusted to meet the battery power requirements.
Required batteries Maximum continuous load for 24/72-hour standby with 15-minute alarm and 1 active card read/5 minutes
24-hour 72-hour
Maximum total Maximum auxiliary plus system bus power Maximum total Maximum auxiliary
Two 17.2 Ah 750mA 500mA 325mA 100mA
Maximum Total Maximum auxiliary plus system bus power
One 17.2 Ah 500mA 300mA _ _
Absolute maximum loads
1. __________mA X .001Amp/mA X _____________ hours: ________________ Ah standby Amp-hours
2. __________mA X .001Amp/mA X ____________ minutes X .0167 hours/min _____________ Ah alarm Amp-hours
3. __________mA X .001Amp/mA X ____________ seconds X .000278 hours/sec ___________ Ah active Amp-hours
4. Standby Amp-hours + Alarm Amp-hours + Active Amp-hours = Minimum battery power required
______________ + ______________ + ______________ = _______________Ah
5. Minimum battery power required X Battery capacity derating coefficient = Total standby battery required
__________________________ X _____________________________ = _____________________Ah
1.15
225 72 16.2
1000 15 .2505
80 12960 .288
16.2 .2505 .288 16.74
16.74 19.2
Note: Based on 1 card activation of 15 seconds every 5 minutes for 72 hours.
Battery calculation worksheet example
Total standby
current Conversion
factor
Conversion
factor
Conversion
factor
Required number of
hours in standby
Required number of
minutes in alarm
Required number of
seconds active
Conversion
factor
Total alarm
current
Conversion
factor
Total active
current

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Alliance Standby Total standby Alarm current Total alarm Active Total active
components current current per device current current current
AL-2017 200mA
Aux power 300mA
Ext siren 1000mA
Int siren 1000mA
Strobe 1000mA
AL-3017 200mA
Aux power 300mA
Ext siren 1000mA
Int siren 1000mA
Strobe 1000mA
Comms bus 1000mA
AL-11XX 120mA
AL-1170 45mA
AL-1191 25mA 80mA
AL-1193 25mA 80mA
AL-1205 75mA
Aux power 250mA
Siren 1000mA
AL-1206 25mA
AL-1210 53mA
AL-1220 53mA
AL-1255/56/65 275mA
Aux power 1000mA
Siren 1000mA
AL-1801 80mA
AL-1810 100mA
AL-1811 200mA
AL-1830 5mA
AL-1832 15mA
Total current
requirements
Calculations:
1. ______________mA X .001Amp/mA X __________________ hours: ________________ Ah standby Amp-hours
2. ___________mA X .001Amp/mA X ____________ minutes X .0167 hours/min _____________ Ah alarm Amp-hours
3. ___________mA X .001Amp/mA X ____________ seconds X .000278 hours/sec ___________ Ah Active Amp-Hours
4. Standby Amp-hours + Alarm Amp-hours + Active Amp-hours = Minimum battery power required
________________ + ______________ + ______________ = _______________Ah
5. Minimum battery power required X Battery capacity derating coefficient = Total standby battery required
___________________________ X ____________________________ = _____________________Ah
1.15
Battery calculation worksheet
Total standby
current Conversion factor
Conversion
factor
Conversion
factor
Required number of
hours in standby
Required number of
minutes in alarm
Required number of
seconds active
Conversion
factor
Total alarm
current
Conversion
factor
Total active
current