® PC4020 v3.3 • Instruction Manual WARNING: This manual contains information on limitations regarding product use and function and information on the limitations as to liability of the manufacturer. The entire manual should be carefully read.
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Table of Contents Introduction 3 Section 1: General System Operation 4 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Getting to Know Your System ........................................... 4 Arming Your System ........................................................... 5 Alternate Arming Methods ................................................ 6 Disarming Your System ...................................................... 7 Alarm Memory .....................................................................
Table of Contents Section 5: Testing and Maintenance 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Section 6: Fire Safety 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 30 Fire Alarm Operation ........................................................ 30 Guidelines for Locating Smoke Detectors ...................... 30 Household Fire Safety Audit ........................................... 32 Fire Escape Planning ......................................................... 32 Appendix A – Special Characters 2 28 Performing a Walk Test ..............................
Introduction About Your Security System Your DSC security equipment has been designed to give you the greatest possible flexibility and convenience. The LCD keypad will guide you through each operation with English language prompts. The keypad provides audible feedback each time a key is pressed; with unique audible sequences, it will also signal system troubles and other indications of system status. Read this manual carefully and have your installer instruct you on your system’s operation.
Section 1: General System Operation 1.1 Getting to Know Your System Your security system is made up of a control panel, one or more keypads and various detectors and sensors. The control panel will be mounted out of the way in a utility room or basement. The metal control cabinet contains the system’s electronics and stand-by battery. There is normally no reason for anyone except an installer or service person to have access to the control panel.
Section 1: General System Operation Keypads Several LCD keypads will be installed throughout the protected premises, usually one at each entry/exit door. Some keypads are programmed only to access a single partition. These are called partition keypads. keypad. A global keypad can If required, the system may have a global keypad access any partition. When you enter your access code at a global keypad, you will be asked which partition you would like to arm.
For Multi-Partition Access Codes When a multi-partition access code is entered, you must tell the system which partition(s) you wish to arm. The system will only offer to arm the partitions for which your code is programmed.
Section 1: General System Operation Stay Arming This feature, if enabled, will allow you to arm the perimeter zones while leaving some interior zones inactive so that you can remain on the premises while the system is armed. When you enter your access code to arm the system and do not exit the premises through a designated exit/entry door, the system will arm in the Stay mode, automatically bypassing the interior zones. The interior zones can be reactivated at any time by entering [*][1] at any keypad.
Disarming Another Partition If you have a multi-partition access code, you can disarm other partitions before entering them. To disarm another partition, enter your access code. The keypad display will read: (0) TO ARM <> (Partition Label) R Use the arrow (< >) keys to scroll to the partition you wish to disarm. Remember that only partitions to which your access code is assigned will be displayed.
Section 1: General System Operation 1.7 Bypassing Zones You can use zone bypassing when access is needed to part of the protected area while the system is armed. Zones which are temporarily out of service due to damaged wiring or contacts may be bypassed to allow system arming until repairs can be made. Bypassed zones will not cause an alarm. Zones cannot be bypassed once the system is armed.
1.8 Viewing Trouble Conditions The alarm control panel continuously monitors a number of possible trouble conditions. If one of these conditions occurs, the keypad Trouble light will turn on and a beeping sound will be heard every 10 seconds. Press the [#] key to silence the keypad. The Trouble light will stay on until the trouble is cleared. To view which trouble conditions are present: 1. Enter [*] [2] at any keypad. 2.
Section 2: Access Codes Access codes are used to arm and disarm the system as well as to access system functions. There are many different codes available on the system. The Grand System Master Code will be able to perform all system functions. This includes zone bypassing, activating outputs enabling user options and programming access codes. The Grand System Master Code is access code 0001. Normally, only your installer can change this code.
Program Code You will need to program a four-digit code for each user. Six-digit access codes are also available. Talk to your installer if you require sixdigit access codes on your system. To program the code for the new access code, perform the following: 1. From the Program Code menu, use the arrow keys to scroll to the first message: “Select (0) Program Code.” Press [0] or [*] to program the access code. 2. The display will indicate “Enter Digits” followed by “AAAA.
Section 2: Access Codes NOTE: If a user does not want their name listed on the PC4850 display, but does want to have an access code, you can put a “!” at the beginning of the user name. To enter a “!”, press [*], then scroll to the message “ASCII Entry”. Press [*], then enter [033*]. 4. Once the new name has been entered, press [#]. The display will return to “Select (2) Edit User Name.” Edit Partition Mask Your installer has divided the system into partitions.
Select (1) for User Name Search Press [1] or [*]. 3. The first letter of the access code name using the corresponding number key. For example, for John, enter the letter “J” by pressing the [4] key once. 4. The keypad will display the first available name starting with the selected letter. Use the right arrow (>) key to scroll through subsequent names. 5. Once the appropriate user name is displayed, press [*] to continue programming. Once the code has been selected, the Program Code menu will be shown.
Section Table 2-1: Access Code User Options 2: Access Codes Default Settings* GM 2M SM S System Master Select this option to program a System Master Code Yes Supervisor Select this option to program a Supervisor code. You must also program the partition mask for this code. Yes. Yes AC Arm Allows arming of the assigned partition(s). Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Disarm Allows disarming of the assigned partition(s). Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Bypass Allows bypassing of zones on the assigned partition(s).
• ASCII Entry: This is for entering uncommon characters. Use the arrow (< >) keys to scroll through the available characters. Each character will be displayed along with the corresponding 3-digit ASCII number. If you know the character’s 3-digit number, enter it. Press the [* ] key to enter the character into the code label. See Appendix A at the back of this manual for a list of the available ASCII characters. 2.5 Deleting an Existing Code An access code may be erased in two parts.
Section 2: Access Codes Duress Codes If the “Duress” user option is enabled, the code will become a Duress code. When this code is entered, the system will send a duress signal to the monitoring station. Make sure that the Arm and Disarm user options are also enabled for this code. One-time Use Codes If the “One-time Use” option is enabled, the code will become a One-time Use code. The code can be used to disarm assigned partitions.
Section 3: System Administration NOTE: To enter the [*][6] menu, you may need to enter an access code that has the “System Master” or “Supervisor” option enabled. 3.1 Turning on Quick Arm Keypad Command: [*][6][Access or Master Code][0][0] This option will allow users to arm the system by entering [*] [0] at any keypad, instead of entering an access code. To turn this feature on, perform the following: 1. Press [*] [6] [access or master code]. 2.
Section 3: System Administration 4. To exit the menu, press [#]. 5. Use the arrow keys (<>) to scroll to the “Auto Arm Time” display. Press [2] or [ * ]. This is the time at which the partition will automatically arm itself every day. 6. Enter the time using the 24 hour format (HHMM). The keypad will return to the Auto-Arm Control menu. Scheduled Auto-arming The panel can also be programmed to automatically arm according to a schedule. Schedules can only be programmed by your installer.
4. Next, use the keypad arrow keys to scroll to the display “Set System Date.” Press [*]. 5. Enter the current date (MMDDYY). For example, to program May 31, 2000 type “053100.” 6. Once the date and time have been programmed, press [#] twice to return the partition to its normal disarmed state. 3.5 Activating Door Chime Keypad Command: [*][4] When the door chime feature is enabled, the keypad will emit five quick beeps when a zone is opened or closed.
Section 3: System Administration 3.8 Changing Keypad Settings Keypad Command: [*][6][Master Code][3] The brightness of the keypad backlighting and the contrast of the keypad display can be adjusted. To alter the brightness and contrast from their default settings, perform the following: 1. Press [*] [6] [access or master code]. 2. Use the arrow keys (<>) to scroll to the Keypad Setup menu. Press [3] or [*]. 3. The display should read “Bright Control.” To change the brightness setting, press [*].
3.10 PC-LINK Enable Option Keypad Command: [Master Code][9] If you are using the DLS-3 software with your system, your computer will be connected to the system with a PC-LINK module. If the module is disconnected from your system for any reason, after it is reconnected, you must select the PC-LINK enable option. Please see your DLS-3 Instruction Manual for more information. 3.11 Audio Options Audio stations and voice prompt assistance may be available on your system.
Section 4: Access Control NOTE: This section only applies to systems that have PC4820 Access Control modules, or PC4850 Telephone Entry modules installed. Talk to your installer for information regarding the access control capabilities of your system. 4.1 About Access Card Readers (PC4820 Modules) To gain access to an area via a door with an access card reader, present your access card through the reader.
4.2 Programming Access Cards (PC4820 Modules) Access card programming is a part of access code programming. An access card is assigned to a single user of the system. A user can have both an access code and an access card to provide two different means of accessing the system.
Section 4: Access Control Your installer will customize access levels 02-63 to suit your purposes. Assigning access level 00 means that the user will never have access to a given area. Assigning access level 01 means that the user will always have access to a given area. To program access level, perform the following. Your starting point should be from the Program Code menu (from Step 3 above): 1.
4.3 Searching Using Access Card Numbers (PC4820 Modules) In Section 2.2 “Modify an Existing Code,” two methods were outlined for searching for existing users: by access code number and by user name. You may also search by access card number. To do so, perform the following: 1. Enter [*][5] followed by a Master code. 2. The display will read “Select (0) for User Number Search.” Use the right arrow (>) key to scroll to the following display: Select (2) for User Card Search Press [2] or [*]. 3.
Section 4: Access Control 4.5 Adding Tenant Codes for Users (PC4850 Modules) You can give visitors the option of entering a 1-4 digit code on the keypad to call a user. To do this, enter the 1-4 digit code for the apartment. If a user knows a visitor is coming, they can give them the tenant code as a faster way to call them. For this to work, the user’s telephone number must also be programmed (see section 4.4). NOTE: Tenant codes cannot begin with “0”. 1. Enter [*][5] followed by a Master code. 2.
Section 5: Testing and Maintenance IMPORTANT NOTE: Test your system on a weekly basis and have any system trouble conditions corrected by your installer or service technician. 5.1 Performing a Walk Test Keypad Command: [*][6][Walk Test Code] The Walk Test feature allows you to test if the detectors on a partition are in proper working order. There are six options in the walk test menu. To access the walk test options, perform the following: 1. Press [*] [6] followed by the Walk Test code.
Section 5: Te s t i n g and Maintenance Disable Walk Test To end every walk tests—except the “AML Smoke Test”—this option must be selected. Once you have completed your test, enter [*] [6] [Walk Test Code]. Use the arrow keys to scroll to this option and press [*]. The partition will return to its normal disarmed state. The walk test mode will also be automatically disabled if the partition is armed. Press the [#] key to exit the walk test menu. 5.
Section 6: Fire Safety 6.1 Fire Alarm Operation The following explains the fire alarm function of this system. 1. Fire Bells Sound Upon a fire alarm, the bells or sirens will sound. They will pulse on and off in a programmed pattern. The keypad will display the following: First Fire Alarm [Zone Label] The display will indicate the first fire zone in alarm, followed by any subsequent fire zones in alarm. 2.
Section 6: Fire Safety Do not locate smoke detectors at the top of peaked or gabled ceilings; the dead air space in these locations may prevent the unit from detecting smoke. Avoid areas with turbulent air flow, such as near doors, fans or windows. Rapid air movement around the detector may prevent smoke from entering the unit. Do not locate detectors in areas of high humidity. Do not locate detectors in areas where the temperature rises above 38oC (100oF) or falls below 5oC (41oF).
6.3 Household Fire Safety Audit Most fires occur in the home. To minimize this danger, a household fire safety audit should be conducted and a fire escape plan should be developed and practised. 1. Are all electrical appliances and outlets in a safe condition? Check for frayed cords, overloaded lighting circuits, etc. If you are uncertain about the condition of your electrical appliances or household service, have a professional evaluate these units. 2.
Section 6: Fire Safety • A good plan emphasizes quick escape. Do not investigate or attempt to fight the fire, and do not gather belongings or pets as this wastes valuable time. Once outside, do not re-enter the house. Wait for the fire department. • Write the fire escape plan down and rehearse it frequently so that should an emergency arise, everyone will know what to do.
Appendix A – Special Characters Below is a chart indicating the available ASCII characters and the 3-digit number required for each character. Instructions on programming ASCII characters is outlined in Section 2 “Access Codes.
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WARNING Please Read Carefully Note to Installers This warning contains vital information. As the only individual in contact with system users, it is your responsibility to bring each item in this warning to the attention of the users of this system. System Failures This system has been carefully designed to be as effective as possible. There are circumstances, however, involving fire, burglary, or other types of emergencies where it may not provide protection.
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