Page 2 - WARNING; Please Read Carefully
WARNING Please Read Carefully Note to Installers This warning contains vital information. As the only individual in contact withsystem users, it is your responsibility to bring each item in this warning to theattention of the users of this system. System Failures This system has been carefully desig...
Page 3 - About Your Security System; Fire Detection; General System Operation; IMPORTANT NOTICE
1 About Your Security System Your DSC security equipment has been designed to provide you with the greatest possible flexibility andconvenience. Read this manual carefully and have your installer instruct you on your system's operationand on which features have been implemented in your system. All u...
Page 4 - System Information; Access Codes; Additional Access Codes:; Zone Information; Zone; For Service; Central Station Information:
2 System Information Fill out the following information for future reference and store this manual in a safe place. Access Codes Your Master Code is: __________________________________________ Additional Access Codes: 01 __________________ 09 ____________________ 17 ____________________ 25 _________...
Page 5 - Arming from an LED Keypad:
3 Access Codes Access codes are used to arm and disarm the system. There are 37 access codes available: 1 mastercode, 32 regular access codes, 2 duress codes and 2 supervision codes. Ask your installer for moreinformation on using the duress and supervision codes. Only the Master Code can be used to...
Page 6 - Alternate Arming Methods; Away Arming; During this time, you may only open and close the
4 If this display is showing, the system is in the Ready state and may be fully armed. Toarm the system, enter your access code. Once the correct access code has been entered, the display will be as shown. Thepanel will provide an exit delay period, also indicated by keypad beeps, for you to exitthe...
Page 7 - Disarming the System; Disarming from an LED Keypad:; If an error is made entering; the keypad will stop beeping.
5 Disarming the System Disarming from an LED Keypad: Enter the premises through a designated Exit/Entry door; entering by any other door will sound animmediate alarm. As soon as the Exit/Entry door is opened, the keypad will beep to indicate that thesystem should be disarmed. Go to the keypad and en...
Page 8 - If An Alarm Sounds; Fire Alarm; Resetting the system; Engineer’s Reset; Function Keys; If these keys have; Programming Security Codes; Programming codes from an LED Keypad:; The Master Code
6 If An Alarm Sounds Fire Alarm If your system has been installed with fire detectors and the alarm sounds in a pulsing mode, follow youremergency evacuation plan immediately (see “Fire Escape Planning” on page 15). Intrusion Alarm If an intrusion alarm sounds, indicated by a continuous Bell or Sire...
Page 9 - Up to 32 additional access codes (01 through 32) may be programmed.; Programming codes from an LCD Keypad:; “40P” represents the Master Code. Press the [
7 Additional Codes Up to 32 additional access codes (01 through 32) may be programmed. To program a new code: Enter [ ✱ ][5][Master Code][code number 01 to 32][new access code]. The code number is a double digit from 01 to 32. Access codes must be four digits unless otherwise indicated by your insta...
Page 10 - keys are
8 8 PC5508Z LED Keypad Emergency Keys (All Keypads) PC5508Z, LCD5500Z: Press both * Keys for two seconds to send aFIRE transmission. Press both * Keys for two seconds to send an AUXILIARY transmission. Press both * Keys for two seconds to send aPANIC transmission. * IMPORTANT NOTE (All Keypads): The...
Page 11 - The; Liquid Crystal Display; to advance the display to next function or; Ready Light; • Important Note •; Test system weekly and have any system trouble
9 9 The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) displays prompts and system information on two 16character lines. If “< >” appears, more information can beaccessed by using the arrow (< >) keys. Press [<] to see the previous function or item of information.Press [>] to advance the display to ...
Page 12 - Zone Bypassing; To bypass zones from an LED keypad:; Start with the system in the Ready state. Enter [; To bypass zones from an LCD keypad:
10 Zone Bypassing The zone bypassing function is used when access is needed to part of the protected area while thesystem is armed. Zones which are temporarily out of service due to damaged wiring or contacts may bebypassed to allow system arming until repairs can be made.Bypassed zones will not cau...
Page 13 - Additional Zone Bypassing Features; Viewing Trouble Conditions; To view troubles from an LED Keypad:
11 Additional Zone Bypassing Features To recall the last set of bypassed zones, press [ ✱ ][1][9][9]. Arm the system. The Bypass light will turn on to indicate that zones are bypassed. To clear all bypassed zones, press [ ✱ ][1][0][0]. Viewing Trouble Conditions The control panel continuously monito...
Page 14 - To view troubles from an LCD Keypad:; Setting the System Date and Time; Alarm Test; Functions” and press [; Full System Test; Inform the monitoring station that you are testing your system.
12 To view troubles from an LCD Keypad: From the Ready state, use the arrow (< >) keys to scroll to the following message. Press [ ✱ ] [2] key to view the trouble. The message will read... Use the arrow (< >) keys to view which troubles are present on the system. Once youhave scrolled th...
Page 15 - when the zone is restored.; Door Chime Feature; To activate the door chime from an LED Keypad:; Keypad Options; All Keypads; Select “View Event Buffer” from the [
13 From an LCD keypad, the following message will be displayed when each zone is activated... Use the arrow (< >) keys to view which zone is open. This message will disappear when the zone is restored. 5. If the panel has any fire zones, activation will cause the alarm signal to sound in a pul...
Page 16 - Alarm; To reset smoke detectors from an LED Keypad:; Household Fire Safety Audit; with flammable liquids should be avoided.
14 Downloading Enable To enable a six-hour downloading window from any system keypad, enter [ ✱ ] [6] [Master code] [5]. During this time, the panel will answer incoming downloading calls. For more information, please ask yourinstaller. Fire Alarm Operation Alarm On a fire alarm, the bell or siren w...
Page 17 - Fire Escape Planning; Consider the following when making your escape plans:; Maintenance; remove normal accumulations of dust.
15 Fire Escape Planning There is often very little time between the detection of a fire and the time it becomes deadly. It is thus veryimportant that a family escape plan be developed and rehearsed. 1. Every family member should participate in developing the escape plan. 2. Study the possible escape...
Page 18 - Avoiding False Alarms
16 Avoiding False Alarms 10 Points to Remember 10 Points to Remember 10 Points to Remember 10 Points to Remember 10 Points to Remember 1. Make sure that the alarm system is operated only by persons who have been properly instructed. 2. Carefully close and secure all doors and windows before setting ...
Page 19 - LIMITED WARRANTY
Digital Security Controls Ltd.’s liability for failure to repair theproduct under this warranty after a reasonable number of attemptswill be limited to a replacement of the product, as the exclusiveremedy for breach of warranty. Under no circumstances shall Digi-tal Security Controls Ltd. be liable ...
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