Miwa Lock ALVH ALVH Card Reader User Manual ALVH 4 0
Miwa Lock Co., Ltd ALVH Card Reader ALVH 4 0
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Version 4.0
March 6 , 2008
Miwa Lock Co., Ltd.
User Manual
Product Name Hotel Card Lock
Model ALVH
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1. Introduction
1.1. ALVH Hotel Card Lock
This document applies to the ALVH Hotel Card Lock. It is card reader of the Card Lock
system for the contactless IC card “Mifare” issued by special issuing machines.
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2. Outline of the Unit
2.1. Cards
The ALVH 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
sturdly. As a result, the card is very difficult to copy , alter or forge.
(2) It is possible to use for various perpose that utilize the features of Mifare.
When additional use is necessary, please inguire to us. We are ready to furnish the
information.
2.2. Outline of Functions
2.2.1. Data Verification
(1) Unlocking can be performed simply by holding up the card near the ALVH Hotel Card Lock.
(2) Unlocking will be done only when the input data set up beforehand in the ALVH Hotel Card
Lock(room number and time, etc) and the data in the card key are compared and matched.
(3) When a re-issued card key is used in the lock, it becomes no longer possible to use the
old card. Therefore when the card is lost, once a re-issued card is used in the lock there is
no chance to open the door by someone else with old card.
(4) When a valid card key is used, the “Decoding Lamp” will light up orange and 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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2.2.2. Operation record
(1) This unit can record up to 200 cases of lock / opening operation with the card key in order
of the operation. Once 200 operations are recorded, new operations are over written on the
oldest ones.
(2) Operations that show a verification error are also recorded up to 40 times in order of recent
date, as per the lock-opening operation.
2.2.3. 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 harf 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 Key Verification OK Pi…
Card Key Verification NG Pi, pi… Off
Low Battery Power Pi, pi, pi… On
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2.2.4. 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.
2.3. Mechanisms
2.3.1. 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 alienately using
the card. Note:Non-latch mode / latch mode can be switched using the lock setting data.
2-3-2. 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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2.3.3. 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. Name
Product Name: ALVH Hotel Card Lock
Product Number: Cylinder type: ALVHJA*-1 ( * = Handle symbol)
3.2. Physical Specifications
Attachable handle type: 19・66・67・74・476
Attached cylinder type: U9
Back set: 70/100 mm
Material quality/Finish Brass / Hairline finish (BS)
Brass / Buff finish (YB)
Stainless / Hairline finish (ST)
Stainless / Buff finish (SB)
Battery Box ABS(Series-Parallel connection)
Range of door thickness 35 – 75 mm
Convenience Right and left turning available (opening inwards)
3.3. Power Supply
Main Battery Use: Normal condition use
Voltage: 3.0Vdc
Batter: 4 pieces of AA type Alkaline batteries
Series-Parallel conection
Battery life: Approximately one and a half years
(if operated 10 times/day)
Sub-power Supply Use: Emergency condition
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 Fanction
4.1. General Operations (Non-latch mode)
(1) The ALVH Hotel Card Lock functions by inputting lock-setting data.
Lock-setting data includes the hotel code, room number, and time (clock), and the ALVH
Hotel Card Lock validates the card key if the lock setting data in the card and the ALVH
Hotel Card Lock are matched.
(2) A card issued using a special issuing unit is held up near the ALVH Hotel Card Lock for
about one second. When the card is fully read by the card lock, the decoding lamp will light
up orange. Once the decoding lamp lights up, the verification result is displayed.
•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 ALVH Hotel Card Lock.
(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. USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This unit 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 unit 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 unit does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the unit 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 unit and receiver.
- Connect the unit 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.
Caution:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
product compliance could void the user's authority to operate the unit.
Labelling
MIWA LOCK ALVH Hotel Card Lock is labelled as below.
FCC ID: VBU –ALVH
The proposed FCC ID label format is to be placed on the module. If FCC ID is not
visible when the module is installed into the system, “Contains FCC ID: VBU -ALVH”
shall be placed on the outside of final host system.