MIWA LOCK AVL2 Series User manual

User Manual
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Version 2.0
March 27, 2023
MIWA LOCK CO., LTD.
User Manual
Product Name: AVL2 Series Hotel Card Lock System(Slim Type)
Model ALVBS / ALV2S

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1. Introduction
1.1. ALVBS/ALV2S Hotel Card Lock System
This ALVBS and, ALV2S Hotel Card Lock is based on Contactless Smart Card "Mifare" and
Bluetooth Low Energy with smartphone.
The authentication key to Mifare card or smartphone is issued by specific issuing unit.
Model: ALVBS・・・Mifare Card and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Type.
Model: ALV2S・・・Mifare Card Type.(BLE module is not mounted)
This product is not intended to be sold to general consumers.
Hotel door installation is done by professional contractors.

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2. Outline of the Unit
2.1. Cards
The ALVBS and ALV2S Hotel Card Lock is used as a card key reader for the contactless IC
card Mifare.
(1) The Mifare card is issued by special issuing machine, so that card data are protected sturdy.
As a result, the card is very difficult to copy, alter or forge.
(2) It is possible to use for various purpose that utilize the features of Mifare.
When additional use is necessary, please inquire to us. We are ready to furnish the
information.
2.2. Bluetooth Low Energy
The ALVBS Hotel Card Lock is used by key reader for Bluetooth Low Energy with
smartphone.
(1) The authentication key to smartphone is issued by specific issuing unit.
(2) It is possible to use for various purpose that utilize the features of BLE.
When additional use is necessary, please inquire to us. We are ready to furnish the
information.
2.3. Outline of Functions
2.3.1. Data Verification
(1) ALV2S Type
Unlocking can be performed simply by holding up the card near the ALV2S Hotel Card Lock.
(2) ALVBS Type
By using Bluetooth Low Energy installing the special application on a smartphone, the door
can be unlocked [when a smartphone puts close to the door.

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(3) Unlocking will be done only when the input data set up beforehand in the ALV2S/ALVBS
Hotel Card Lock (room number and time, etc) and the data in the card (BLE) key are
compared and matched.
(4) When a re-issued card (BLE) key is used to the lock, it becomes no longer possible to use
the old card (BLE).
Therefore, when the card (BLE) is lost, once a re-issued card (BLE) is used to the lock there
is no chance to open the door by someone else with old card (BLE).
(5) When a valid card (BLE) key is used, the “Verification OK” lamp will light up green,
whereupon the door will be unlocked while a preset time. If the card does not match the
Lock, the “Verification NG” lamp will light up red, and the door will stay locked.

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2.3.2. Operation record
(1) This unit can record up to 600 cases of lock / opening operation with the card key in order of
the operation. Once 600 operations are recorded, new operations are over written on the
oldest ones.
(2) Operations that show a verification error are also recorded up to 100 times in order of recent
date, as per the lock-opening operation.
2.3.3. Battery Power / Buzzer
(1) This unit has the circuit of Main battery and Sub-power Supply.
(2) The circuit of main battery is used normally and in case of emergency the Sub-Power
Supply will be used.
(3) Four pieces of AA type Alkaline batteries are used for main battery and supply 3Vdc.
(Series-Parallel connection)
(4) The main battery will last for about one and half years if the unit operates 10 times per day.
(5) If the Master Card or Sub Master Card is used during the battery power runs low, the user
will be informed by LED and buzzer that exchange of battery is necessary.
(6) The buzzer can be set in the “On” or “Off” position from the data input unit.
Table 2.1: Alarm sound
Conditions
Alarm sound
Initial setting
Card (BLE) Key Verification OK
Pi…
Off
Card (BLE) Key Verification NG
Pi, pi…
Low Battery Power
Pi, pi, pi…
On

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2.3.4. Other Functions
(1) Entry / Confirmation of the lock-setting data on confirmation of the record-of-use data is
performed using a data input unit by IrDA Communication function (infrared light
communication)
(2) Lock-setting data and record-of-use data are stored in the flash memory so the data will
never be lost even if the batteries run out.
(3) The lock clock will be backed up for about 5 minutes without main battery such as
replacement of the batteries.
2.4. Mechanisms
2.4.1. Locking Mechanisms
(1) Non-latch mode –Once the card is verified and the door is unlocked, the door is
automatically locked again after preset time. When performing unlocking by key, thumb turn,
or lever handle in the room, the door will automatically lock once the door has been opened
and closed.
(2) Latch mode –Continuous opening and continuous locking are repeated alternately using
the card.
Note: Non-latch mode / latch mode can be switched using the lock setting data.
2.4.2. Double Locking Mechanism
(1) When the door is locked by the thumb turn key from inside of the room, the deadbolt will
protrude and the door will be double locked.
(2) Double locking cannot be annulled from outside of the room other than using the emergency
card. (Emergency unlocking).
* Unlocking of the “double locking”becomes effective with Guest Card, Master Card, and
Submaster Card depending on the lock settings.
(3) If a card that cannot open the double locked door is used, the Verification NG Lamp will light
up red.

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2.4.3. Anti-panic mechanism
(1) The door will unlock simply by turning the lever handle from inside of the room even in a
state of double lock.
(2) When the door is unlocked using the lever handle from inside the room, it will automatically
lock again once the door has opened and closed.

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3. General Specifications
3.1. Power Supply
Main BatteryUse: Normal condition use
Voltage: 3.0Vdc
Batter: 4 pieces of AA type Alkaline batteries
Series-Parallel connection
Battery life: Approximately one and a half years
(if operated 10 times/day)
Sub-power Supply Use: Emergency condition
※Use the batteries to supply power from the outside.
3.4. Environment Specifications
Environmental conditions Operating temperature: 0˚C to +40˚C
(without condensation)
Range of humidity: 35 to 85% RH
Installation Keep out of wind and rain and away from direct
Sunlight
Dust Normal office amounts

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4. Detail of Function
4.1. General Operations (Non-latch mode)
(1) The ALVBS/ALV2S Hotel Card Lock functions by inputting lock-setting data Lock-setting
data includes the hotel code, room number, and time (clock), and the ALVBS/ALV2S Hotel
Card Lock validates the card key if the lock setting data in the card and the ALVBS/ALV2S
Hotel Card Lock are matched.
(2-1) Card Authentication
A card issued using a special issuing unit is held up near the ALVBS/ALV2S Hotel Card Lock
for about one second.
When the ALVBS/ALV2S Hotel Card Lock read an authentication data, the lamp shows an
authentication result.
(2-2) BLE Authentication
This special issuing unit can issue an authentication data to smartphone.
The smartphone with loading special BLE application, put close to the ALBP Hotel Card
Lock.
When the ALVBS Hotel Card Lock starts BLE communication to smartphone, the lamp blinks
orange color.
When the ALVBS Hotel Card Lock read an authentication data, the lamp shows the
verification result.
•In the case of a valid card: “Verification OK” lights up green during setting period and the
door is unlocked. When the unlock lamp turns off, the door automatically locks.
•In the case of an invalid card: The “Verification NG” lamp lights up red, and the door stays
locked.
(3) Double locking cannot be annulled from outside of the room other than using the emergency
card. (Emergency unlocking).
* Unlocking of the “double locking”becomes effective with Guest Card, Master Card, and
Submaster Card depending on the lock settings.
(4) When unlocking is performed with the emergency card, the door becomes continuously
unlocked. This will return to normal situation when lock and unlock the door by using the
thumb turn.
(5) A data history of the unlocking operations (at Verification OK) and errors will be Recorded in
the ALVBS/ALV2S Hotel Card Lock.

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(6) When battery power is running low, the user will be informed of that the exchange of the
batteries is necessary by LED and buzzer, if the Master Card or Submaster Card is used
(→Low battery detection function).
(7) When leaving the room, simply turning the lever handle will unlock the door.
This is the same even when the door is double locked (→Anti-panic mechanism).
(8) Room entering history and lock status information are recorded on the Master Card and
Submaster Card (→Audit trail function).

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5. Regulatory Compliance
5-1. Responsible Party –U.S. Contact Information
MIWA Irvine, CA Office
9272 Jeronimo Road, Suite 119, Irvine, CA 92618
Telephone：[phone] / FAX：[phone]
5-2. USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This unit complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This unit may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This unit must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
Guidelines as this equipment has very low levels of RF energy.

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5.3. ISED Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference; and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions
suivantes:
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si
le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of the ISED radio frequency (RF)
Exposure rules as this equipment has very low levels of RF energy.
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements énoncées
pour un environnement non contrôlé et respecte les règles d’exposition aux
fréquences radioélectriques (RF) CNR-102 de l’ISDE puisque cet appareil a une
niveau tres bas d'energie RF.

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Labeling
MIWA LOCK ALVBS/ALV2S Hotel Card Lock is labeled as below.
ALVBS
FCC ID: VBU–V2VBS23
IC: 21683–V2VBS23
HVIN: VBS100
Contains FCC ID: RYYEYSHCN (Model ALVBS only)
Contains IC: 4389B-EYSHCN (Model ALVBS only)
ALV2S
FCC ID: VBU–V2VBS23
IC: 21683–V2VBS23
HVIN: V2S100
MIWA LOCK CO., LTD.
3-1-12, Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo,105-8510, JAPAN
Telephone: [phone]