Power832 Security System User Manual

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About Your Security System

Your DSC Power832 Security System has been designed to provide you with the greatest possible

flexibility and convenience. Read this manual carefully and have your installer instruct you on your

system's 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 with all of you

zone information and access codes and store this manual in a safe place for future reference.

Fire Detection

This equipment is capable of monitoring fire detection devices such as smoke detectors and providing

a warning if a fire condition is detected. Good fire detection depends on having adequate number of

detectors placed in appropriate locations. Carefully review the Family Escape Planning guidelines in

this manual.

NOTE: Your installer must enable the fire detection portion of this equipment before it becomes

functional.

Testing

To insure that your system continues to function as intended, you must test your system weekly.

Please refer to “Testing Your System” on page 13 of this manual. If your system does not function

properly, call your installing company for service.

Monitoring

This system is capable of transmitting alarms, troubles and emergency information over telephone

lines to a monitoring station. If you inadvertently initiate an alarm, immediately call the monitoring

station to prevent an unnecessary response.

NOTE: The monitoring function must be enabled by the installer before it becomes functional.

General System Operation

Your security system is made up of a DSC Power832 control panel, one or more Power832 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 stand-by battery.

There is normally no reason for anyone but the installer or service professional to have access to the

control panel.

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).

The security system has several zones of area protection and each of these zones will be connected

to one or more sensors (motion detectors, glassbreak detectors, door contacts, etc.). A sensor in

alarm will be indicated by the corresponding zone lights flashing on a LED keypad or by written

messages on the LCD keypad.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

A security system cannot prevent emergencies. It is only intended to alert you and – if included –

your 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.

• Each person should know of a predetermined assembly point where everyone can be accounted

for i.e.: across the street or at a neighbour's house. Once everyone is out of the building, call the

Fire Department.

• 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. Revise the plan as conditions change, such as the number of

people in the home, or if there are changes to the building's construction.

• Make sure your fire warning system is operational by conducting weekly tests (see “Fire Alarm

Operation” on page 14). If you are unsure about system operation, contact your installing dealer.

• We recommend that you contact your local fire department and request further information on fire

safety and escape planning. If available, have your local fire prevention officer conduct an in-

house fire safety inspection.

Maintenance

With normal use, the system requires minimum maintenance. The following points should be observed.

1.Do not wash the security station with a wet cloth. Light dusting with a slightly moistened cloth should

remove normal accumulations of dust.

2.The battery/ bell test is designed to determine battery condition. We recommended, however, that

the stand-by batteries be replaced every three years.

3.For other system devices such as smoke detectors, passive infrared, ultrasonic or microwave motion

detectors or glassbreak detectors, consult the respective manufacturer’s literature for testing and

maintenance.

Summary of content (10 pages)

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• Each person should know of a predetermined assembly point where everyone can be accounted for i.e.: across the street or at a neighbour's house. Once everyone is out of the building, call the Fire Department. • 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.
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System Information Fill out the following information for future reference and store this manual in a safe place.
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Door Chime Feature The door chime feature is used, while the panel is disarmed, to provide a tone from the keypad each time a door or window is opened or closed. The doors and windows which will provide this indication are programmed by your installer. To activate the door chime from an LED Keypad: Enter [✱][4] to turn the door chime feature ON and OFF. When the command is entered, the keypad buzzer will beep 3 times if the door chime feature is enabled and will sound one long beep if it is disabled.
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Access Codes Access Codes are used to arm and disarm the system. There are 33 access codes available: one Master Code and 32 access codes. Only the Master Code can be used to program additional security codes and to change other system features as well as to arm and disarm the security system. The Master Code will be supplied to you by your installer. All keypad entries are made by pressing one key at a time.
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Viewing Trouble Conditions The control panel continuously monitors a number of possible trouble conditions. If one of these trouble conditions occur, the keypad will beep twice every 10 seconds until you press any key on the keypad. Troubles can only be viewed when the system is in the disarmed state. If a trouble occurs while the system is armed, enter your access code to disarm the system, then follow the procedure outlined below to determine the specific trouble.
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Disarming the System Disarming from an LED Keypad: Enter the premises through a designated Exit/Entry door; entering by any other door will sound an immediate alarm. As soon as the Exit/Entry door is opened, the keypad will beep to indicate that the system should be disarmed. Go to the keypad and enter your access code. If an error is made entering the code, press the [#] key and enter your code again. As soon as the correct code is entered, the Armed light will go out and the keypad will stop beeping.
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Programming codes from an LCD Keypad: Master Code Press the [✱] key to enter the function list. Scroll (< >) to... Press (*) for Access Codes Enter Master Access Code (*) to Edit User Code < > Press [5] or [✱]. The display will read... < > “01P” represents the first access code. Use the arrow (< >) keys to scroll to “40P” 01P and press the [✱] key to indicate that you wish to program the Master Code. The Enter the new Master Code.
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PC5532 LED Keypad LCD5500 Keypad PC5508, PC5516 and PC5532 Keypads: All Keypads: Press the keys on the number pad to view alarms or troubles, to Arm/Disarm the system or to bypass zones. To exit, press [#]; to select a function, press [✱]. Function Keys (Stay, Away, Chime, Reset, Exit): If activated by your installer, these keys allow easy single button activation of the most commonly used features. For more information, talk to your alarm installer.
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Limited Warranty Digital Security Controls Ltd. warrants that for a period of twelve months from the date of purchase, the product shall be free of defect in materials and workmanship under normal use and that in fulfilment of any breach of such warranty, Digital Security Controls Ltd. shall, at its option, repair or replace the defective equipment upon return of the equipment to its repair depot.