DSC Power Series PC1616 PC1832 PC1864 General System Operation Your security system is made up of a DSC control panel, one or more keypads and various sensors and detectors. The control panel will be mounted out of the way in a utility closet or in a basement. The metal cabinet contains the system electronics, fuses and standby battery.
All the keypads have an audible indicator and command entry keys. The LED keypads have a group of zone and system status lights. The LCD keypad has an alphanumeric liquid crystal display (LCD). The keypad is used to send commands to the system and to display the current system status. The keypad(s) will be mounted in a convenient location inside the protected premises close to the entry/exit door(s).
1. Re-enter the premises. 2. Enter your [access code] to disarm the system. You must do this before the entry delay timer expires. 3. Follow the Away Arming procedure again, making sure to close the entry/exit door properly. Arming Error An error tone will sound if the system is unable to arm. This will happen if the system is not ready to arm (i.e., sensors are open), or if an incorrect user code has been entered. If this happens, ensure all sensors are secure, press [*] and try again.
If the system is armed using the Stay button (Programmable Function Key) or using the "No Entry" Arming method ( [access code]), the audible progress annunciation (keypad buzzer) will be silenced and the exit time will be doubled for that exit period only. Remote Arming and Disarming The system can be armed and/or disarmed using the remote control device (wireless key) model DSC WS4939.
Activating All Bypassed Zones To activate all bypassed zones: 1. Press [*][1], then your [access code] (if necessary). 2. Press [0][0]. 3. To exit bypassing mode and return to the Ready state, press [#]. Recalling Bypassed Zones To recall the last set of bypassed zones: 1. Press [*][1], then your [access code] (if necessary). 2. Press [9][9]. 3. To exit bypassing mode and return to the Ready state, press [#]. Bypass Groups A Bypass Group is a selection of zones programmed into the system.
Note: The Fire keys can be disabled by the installer.
Trouble Menu Acknowledgement If the Arming Inhibit for All Troubles features is enabled, Trouble Menu Acknowledgement may be used. To use this feature while in the Trouble Menu ([*][2]), press [9] to acknowledge and override the existing troubles, so the system can be armed. An override event will also be generated and logged, thus identifying the user. To override open zones, use the Zone Bypass feature ([*][1]).
Note: These attributes are not changeable. Inherent Attributes (all codes except installer and maintenance) Arm/Disarm - Any Access Code with Partition Access enabled will be valid for arming and disarming that partition. Command Outputs([*][7][1], [*][7][2], [*][7][3], and [*][7][4]) - If these outputs require Access Code entry, any Access Code with Partition Access will be valid for performing the [*][7][1-4][Access Code] functions on that partition.
Notes on Access Codes and Programming 1. There will still be 37 codes if option selected for 6-digit access codes. o [*][5][MASTER CODE] [01 to 32, 33, 34, 40, 41, 42] to program access codes o [*][5][MASTER CODE][8] enters the Partition Assignment Mode [01 to 32, 33, 34, 41, 42] to edit access code partition assignments o [*][5][MASTER CODE][9] Enters the Attribute Mode [01 to 32, 33, 34, 41, 42] to edit access code Attributes 2. The Master Code’s attributes cannot be changed. 3.
6. User Call-Up - If enabled by the Installer, the panel will make 1 attempt to call the downloading computer. The downloading computer must be waiting for the panel to call before downloading can be performed. 7. Music Input On/Off - If enabled on the PC5936 Audio Interface Module, the user can turn Background Music on or off. 8. User Walk Test (For Europe only) - This test allows the user to verify operation of system detectors and notifies the central station that a Walk Test is in progress.
On an PK5501/LCD5501Z keypad, the display says “Open” when any zone (detector) is activated. To see which zones are open, press [#]. The keypad will scroll the numbers of all open zones. On a PK5508/PK5516/PC55XXZ keypad, the zone light turns on when the zone (detector) is activated. The zone light turns OFF when the zone is closed (e.g., door or window closed). Note: Some features described above will not be functional unless enabled by your installer.
For the PK5500/LCD5500 keypad use the [< >] scroll keys to view the sensors in alarm memory. Press [#] to exit. To clear the memory, arm and disarm the system. If an alarm sounded while armed, the keypad will automatically go to alarm memory when you disarm the system. In this instance, you should approach with caution, as the intruder may still be within the building/premises.
5. Use the arrow keys ([< >]) to move the underline bar underneath the letter to be changed. 6. Press the number keys [1] to [9] corresponding to the letter you require. The first time you press the number the first letter will appear. Pressing the number key again will display the next letter. Refer to the following: [1] - A, B, C, 1 [2] - D, E, F, 2 [3] - G, H, I, 3 [4] - J, K, L, 4 [5] - M, N, O, 5 [6] - P, Q, R, 6 [7] - S, T, U, 7 [8] - V, W, X, 8 [9] - Y, Z, 9, 0 [0] - Space 7.
If a sensor fails to reset, it may still be detecting an alarm condition. If the sensor reset is successful, the alarm is cancelled. If unsuccessful, the alarm will reactivate or continue.
