MIWA ALV2 Series Hotel Card Lock System User Manual

MIWA ALV2 Series Hotel Card Lock System

Product Information

Product Usage Instructions

Introduction
The ALV2 Series Hotel Card Lock System (Slim Type) is a card key reader used for the contactless IC card Mifare. It offers enhanced security features to protect card data from copying, alteration, and forgery.

Outline of the Unit

Cards
The ALVBS, ALV2S, and ALV3S Hotel Card Locks are compatible with Mifare cards. Mifare cards are issued by a special issuing machine, ensuring sturdy data protection. These cards are difficult to copy, alter, or forge. The system can be used for various purposes utilizing the features of Mifare. For additional information on usage, please contact us.

Bluetooth Low Energy
The ALVBS and ALV3S Hotel Card Locks support Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology for smartphone key reader functionality.
The authentication key for smartphones is issued by a specific issuing unit. The system can be used for various purposes utilizing BLE features. For additional information on usage, please contact us.

Outline of Functions

Data Verification

1. ALV2S Type: Unlocking can be performed simply by holding up the card near the ALV2S Hotel Card Lock.
2. ALVBS and ALV3S Type: By using Bluetooth Low Energy and installing a special application on a smartphone, the door can be unlocked when the smartphone is close to the door.
3. Unlocking will only occur when the input data has been set up beforehand in the system.

Operation record

1. The system can record up to 600 cases of lock/opening operations with the card key in chronological order. Once 600 operations are recorded, new operations will overwrite the oldest ones.
2. Operations that show a verification error are also recorded up to 100 times in chronological order.

Battery Power / Buzzer

1. The system has a circuit consisting of a main battery and a sub-power supply.
2. The main battery, which uses four AA type Alkaline batteries (3Vdc), normally powers the system. In case of emergency, the sub-power supply will be used.
3. The main battery can last for approximately one and a half years with the unit operating 10 times per day.
4. When the battery power runs low and the Master Card or Sub Master Card is used, the user will be informed by LED and buzzer that a battery exchange is necessary.
5. The buzzer can be set to On or Off position using the data input unit.

Other Functions

1. Entry and confirmation of lock-setting data, as well as the record-of-use data, can be performed using a data input unit with IrDA Communication function (infrared light communication).
2. Lock-setting data and record-of-use data are stored in the flash memory, ensuring data retention even if the batteries run out.

User Manual
Product Name: ALV2 Series Hotel Card Lock System(Slim Type) Model ALVBS / ALV2S / ALV3S

Introduction

ALVBS/ALV2S/ALV3S Hotel Card Lock System

This ALVBS, ALV2S and ALV3S 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)
• Model: ALV3S・・・Mifare Card and Bluetooth Low Energy(BLE) Type. ROM capacity increased version.

This product is not intended to be sold to general consumers. Hotel door installation is done by professional contractors.

Outline of the Unit

Cards

The ALVBS, ALV2S and ALV3S 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.

Bluetooth Low Energy

The ALVBS and ALV3S 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.

Outline of Functions

Data Verification

1. ALV2S Type
   Unlocking can be performed simply by holding up the card near the ALV2S Hotel Card Lock.

2. ALVBS and ALV3S 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.

3. Unlocking will be done only when the input data set up beforehand in the ALVBS/ALV2S/ALV3S 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.

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.

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

Off

Card (BLE) Key Verification NG| Pi, pi…
Low Battery Power| Pi, pi, pi…| On

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.

Mechanisms

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.

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.

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.

General Specifications

Power Supply

Environment Specifications

Detail of Function

General Operations (Non-latch mode)

1. The ALVBS/ALV2S/ALV3S 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/ALV3S Hotel Card Lock validates the card key if the lock setting data in the card and the ALVBS/ALV2S/ALV3S Hotel Card Lock are matched.

2. Card Authentication
   A card issued using a special issuing unit is held up near the ALVBS/ALV2S/ALV3S Hotel Card Lock for about one second.
   When the ALVBS/ALV2S/ALV3S Hotel Card Lock read an authentication data, the lamp shows an authentication result.

3. 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/ALV3S Hotel Card Lock.
   When the ALVBS/ALV3S Hotel Card Lock starts BLE communication to smartphone, the lamp blinks orange color.
   When the ALVBS/ALV3S 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/ALV3S 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).

Regulatory Compliance

1. Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information
   MIWA Irvine, CA Office
   9272 Jeronimo Road, Suite 119, Irvine, CA 92618 Telephone：1-949-328-5280 / FAX：1-949-328-5281

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.

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.

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.

Labeling

MIWA LOCK ALVBS/ALV2S/ALV3S Hotel Card Lock is labeled as below. ALVBS

FCC ID: VBU–V2VBS24
IC: 21683–V2VBS24
HVIN: VBS200
Contains FCC ID: RYYEYSHCN Contains IC: 4389B-EYSHCN

ALV2S

FCC ID: VBU–V2VBS24 IC: 21683–V2VBS24 HVIN: V2S200

ALV3S

FCC ID: VBU–V2VBS24
IC: 21683–V2VBS24
HVIN: V3S100
Contains FCC ID: RYYEYSHCN Contains IC: 4389B-EYSHCN

MIWA LOCK CO., LTD.
3-1-12, Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo,105-8510, JAPAN Telephone: +81-3-4330-3069

MIWA LOCK CO., LTD.

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