
P/N 1040736• REV E • OCT12
Smart Card Reader AL1191, AL-1193
Installation Instructions
Introduction
This is the SmartCard ReaderInstallationInstructionsfor
models AL-1191andAL-1193.The smartcardreaderis a
multifunction,all-purposeproximitycard readersuitableforall
locations (includingoutdoors)thatrequirea short-range
reader.You can connectthe readerdirectly to the Alliance
system RS485databus.
You canconfigurethe readerthroughthe control panelmenu
when it is connectedto the system databus,throughthe DGP
menuwhen it is connectedto the localdatabus,oryou can use
a configurationcard.Refer to the Smart CardReader
ProgrammingManualformore information.
The AL-1191 modelis shippedwithawhiteremovable cover
(there arefive other colors available).
Reader components
Figure 1 belowshows thereadercomponents.
Figure 1:Reader components
Blue LED. Dooropen, disarmed.
Red LED. Dooropen,armed
Comms. LED control, buzzer control, power.
Installation
You shouldprogramthereaderandchangethe default
address (16)before you install thereader.Refer to the Smart
Card ReaderProgramming Manual for programming details.
You can mountthe readeron any flat surfacewithtwo #6 (3 to
3.5 mm diameter)panheadscrews(Figure1).We do not
recommendusing countersunkscrews.
You willexperience a slightlyreduced rangeif you mountthe
readeron a metalsurface.Ifyou mountthe AL-1191 reader
outdoors,ensurethatthe blueLED is at the top.
To mountthe reader,do the following:
1. Gently pry the AL-1191 cover sides awayfrom the main
readerbodyto removecover and exposethe mounting
screws.Do not useexcessive force or the readercanbe
irreparablydamaged.
2. Mount the readerusing themountingscrews.
3. Gently press thecover over the mainbodyof the AL-1191
readeruntilit locks intoplace.
Wiring
Table 1 belowdescribes thereaderwiring components.
Table 1:Wiring components
Positiv e 9 to 14 VDC supply.
RS485 Data -, Wiegand Data 0 Absolute
maximum, 12 Vat 10 mA
RS485 Data +, Wiegand Data 1 Absolute
maximum, 12 Vat 10 mA