Security System Instruction Manual

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About Your Security System
Your DSC security equipment has been designed to give the greatest possible flexibility and
convenience. Read this manual carefully and have your installer instruct you on system operation and on
which features have been implemented in your system. All users of this system should be equally
instructed in its use. Fill out the System Information page and store this manual in a safe place for future
reference.
Testing
To ensure that your system continues to function as intended, it is important that you test your system
weekly. See the testing procedure elsewhere in this manual. If your system does not function properly,
call your installing company for service.
General System Operation
Your security system is made up of a DSC PC1150 Control Panel and various sensors and detectors. The
control panel is designed to be mounted flush with a wall in a conveniently accessible location. The
metal cabinet contains the system electronics, fuses and stand-by battery. There is normally no reason
for anyone but the installer or service personnel to have access to the control panel. The PC1150 keypad
has an audible indicator (buzzer), a group of zone and system status lights and command entry keys.
The keypad is used to send commands to the system and to display the current system status. The
security station will be mounted in a convenient location inside the protected premises close to the entry/
exit door(s).
The security system has several zones of area protection and each of these zones will have one or more
sensors connected to it (motion detectors, glassbreak detectors, door contacts, etc.). When a sensor is
in alarm, the affected zone will be indicated on the PC1150 (Zone Lights 1 through 4).
Important Notice
A security system cannot prevent emergencies. It is only intended to alert you and, if
included, a monitoring station, of an emergency situation. Security systems are generally
very reliable but they may not work under all conditions and they are not a substitute for
prudent security practices or life and property insurance. Your security system should be
installed and serviced by qualified security professionals who should instruct you on the
level of protection that has been provided and on system operations.
PC1150 Keypad
The “Ready” light will come ON to indicate
that the system is ready to be armed.
When the “Ready” light is OFF, there is an
open zone on the system. All zones must
be either secure or bypassed before the
system may be armed.
The “Armed” light will come ON to
indicate that the system is armed. To
arm the system, first ensure that the
“Ready” light is ON, then enter an
Access Code.
The “System” light is used to indicate a
number of conditions on the system that
may require attention before the system is
armed. When the “System” light is ON,
check the following:
•press [
∗
][1][9] to view Bypassed
Zones
•press [
∗
][2] to view Trouble
Conditions
• press [
∗
][3] to view the Alarm Memory
Display
Refer to this instruction manual for
complete instructions on using these
features.
Press [#]...
•when an error is made in entering
code, then enter code again.
•to return to ready state after using
[
∗
] commands.
Trouble Conditions: The “System” light will come ON when there is a fault on
the system. Press any key to silence the keypad sounder. Press [
∗
] then [2]
to display the trouble condition. Call for service if you are unable to correct a
trouble condition.
Light Trouble Type What to do
Zone 1 Low battery Call for service
Zone 2 AC failure (keypad Check fusebox for
buzzer will not sound) open fuses; call for service
Zone 3 System Fuse open Call for service
Zone 4 Fail to communicate Call for service
“Ready” Not used to indicate troubles
“Bypass” Clock needs resetting Reset the system time
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
Ready
Armed
System
ACCESS
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
#
1
The Zone Lights will come ON when the system is disarmed
to indicate that there is activity in a zone. Refer to the System
Information page at the front of this manual for zone information.
Keypad Zones:
Press [1]+[3] for 2 seconds to activate a Pulsed alarm
Press [4]+[6] for 2 seconds to activate an Auxiliary alarm
Press [
∗
]+[#] for 2 seconds to activate a Panic alarm
The Keypad Zones will not function unless they are enabled
by your Installer.
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