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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.
Now classified in accordance with ANSI/SIA CP-01-2000 (SIA-FAR)
User’s
Guide
®
TM
Power864
SECURITY SYSTEM
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Quick Reference Guide The following chart lists the basic functions of your system alphabetically, and the keys to press for each function. Refer to the listed page number for more information. NOTE: Some functions may not be available on your system. Ask your installer for more information. To do this: Press this: See page: Arm system (Away): ................................[access code], leave through entry/exit door 7 OR press Away (if enabled) Arm system (No Entry Delay): ..................
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Table of Contents Keypad Buttons & Lights 1 Displays (LCD Keypads): ........................................................................................................2 Status Lights (All Keypads): ...................................................................................................2 Number Pad (All Keypads): ..................................................................................................2 Function Buttons (All Keypads): ................................
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Customizing Your System 20 Programming Access Codes .................................................................................................20 Setting the Time and Date ...................................................................................................21 Changing the LCD5500Z Display Language .........................................................................21 Changing LCD5500Z Display Brightness/Contrast ...........................................................
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Keypad Buttons & Lights LCD5501Z Keypad LCD5500Z Keypad PC5532Z (LED) Keypad PC5508Z PC5516Z Your installer may have installed one of these LED keypads if you have 16 or fewer zones on your system. These keypads operate in the same way as the PC5532 keypad. 1
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Displays (LCD Keypads): Arrow Keys (LCD5500Z Keypad Only): If “< >” appears, more information can be accessed Fixed Message Display (LCD5501Z Keypad) by using the keys. Press to see the pre- Shows the status of your security system using an LCD vious function or item of information. Press to showing fixed words/icons and numbers. The display is described below. advance the display to the next function or item of information. Emergency Keys (All Keypads): Press both * keys for two s
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About This Guide This Power864 User’s Guide is for anybody using a Power864 Security System. Read this guide thoroughly to learn how to use your security system. Ensure that all users of this system are equally instructed in its use. Important information about fire and burglary alarms is in section 3 on page 12. Read this section carefully! This guide provides step-by-step instructions for each function. Each key you need to press will be indicated by its symbol (e.g. ). For some function
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Section 1: Introduction Your security system can provide up to three kinds of monitoring: intrusion, fire, and emer- gency. We have designed your DSC Power864 security system to provide you with both flexibility and convenience. Your installer has set up your system with your home or busi- ness in mind. You may not need all of the features described in this manual. Your installer will only turn on the features that you need, and should explain all the active features to you. If you have any q
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Introduction: Fire Detection 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 an adequate number of detectors placed in appropriate locations. This equipment must be installed in accordance with NFPA 72 (N.F.P.A., Batterymarch Park, Quincey MA 02269). Carefully review Section 6:“Fire Safety” on page 22. NOTE: Your installer must enable the fire d
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Section 2: Arming and Disarming Your System This section describes how to perform the basic functions of your system: arming and dis- arming. Read this section carefully. Getting Ready Before you arm your system, make sure that the system is Ready. You can tell that the sys- tem is ready when the Ready light is ON. If this is the case, you can arm your system - use to Arm Your one of the arming methods described on pages 7-9. System If the Ready light is ON and the LCD5500Z keypad displays “S
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Arming and Disarming Your System: Arming Your System Arming Your There are two basic methods for arming your security system. System Away Arming: Use this method when everyone will be away from the premises. See below. Stay Arming: Use this method when one or more people will stay on the premises. See page 8. You can also use any of these methods to arm your system (see pages 10 to 11): Quick Arming: Arm your system without having to enter an access code. This feature must be turned
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Bell/Siren Audible Exit Fault In an attempt to reduce false alarms, the Audible Exit Fault is designed to notify you of an Sounds After improper exit when arming the system in the Away mode. In the event that you fail to exit Away Arming the premises during the allotted exit delay period, or if you do not securely close the Exit/ Entry door, the system will notify you that it was improperly armed in two ways: the keypad will emit one continuous beep and the bell or siren will sound. Your in
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Arming and Disarming Your System: Quick Arm Re-activate bypassed zones To fully arm the system when it has been armed in Stay mode: 1. Press at any keypad. The interior zones are now armed. NOTE: When you have re-activated the interior zones, you will not be able to enter areas protected by motion detectors, or open doors and windows. To access these areas, you must enter your [access code] and disarm the system. Stay Button You may also be able to quickly Stay arm your system using the “Sta
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Automatic Your installer may have set up your system to arm at a pre-programmed time. If automatic arming has been programmed, when the system reaches the programmed auto-arm time, Arming the keypad buzzers will sound for one minute, and LCD5500Z keypads will display “System Arming in Progress”. During this one-minute warning time, you may be able to cancel or postpone auto-arming by entering your [access code]. Ask your installer for more information. Your installer may have set up the sys
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Arming and Disarming Your System: Quick Exit Quick Exit Your installer will tell you if the Quick Exit feature has been enabled on your system. The Quick Exit feature will allow you to exit the premises while the system is armed, without having to disarm and then re-arm the system. To use the Quick Exit feature: 1. While the system is armed, press . 2. The system will start a two-minute countdown, during which you may leave the pre- mises through the entry/exit door. NOTE: During this time, y
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Section 3: Dealing With Alarms and Emergencies If you return to the premises and the bell or siren is on - DO NOT ENTER. Contact local authorities from a nearby safe location. Read this section carefully so that you will know what to do if your system goes into alarm. Your installer will tell you if fire detection equipment has been installed and enabled on your system. NOTE: A fire alarm always has priority over an intrusion (burglary) alarm. Fire Alarms A pulsing bell or siren indicates a
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Intrusion A steady bell or siren indicates an intrusion alarm. (Burglary) To silence the alarm: Alarms 1. Enter your [access code]. 2. If the alarm was unintentional, call your central station or local authorities immediately to avoid an unnecessary response. 3. Check the alarm memory display to see which zone caused the alarm. Once the source of the alarm has been corrected, the system will return to the Ready state. NOTE: Your LCD5500Z keypad has the capability to display “Communications
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Calling for All keypads have three pairs of emergency keys. Using these keys you can send an immedi- ate Fire, Auxiliary or Panic message to your central station. Help Press both keys for two seconds to send a Fire message, and to trigger a fire alarm on the system. Press both keys for two seconds to send an Auxiliary message. Press both keys for two seconds to send a Panic message. IMPORTANT:The Fire, Auxiliary and Panic keys will NOT function unless turned ON by the installer. If your in
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Section 4: Using Advanced Functions This section describes how to perform more specialized functions: bypassing zones, turning the door chime on or off, viewing the trouble display and event buffer, and testing your system. NOTE: Your system may have cross zoning enabled. For more information, ask your installer. Bypassing Use the zone bypassing feature when you will need access to a protected area while the system is armed, or when a zone is temporarily out of service, but you need to arm
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Recalling To recall the last set of bypassed zones: Bypassed 1. Press , then your [access code] (if necessary). Zones 2.Press . 3. To exit bypassing mode and return to the Ready state, press . Bypass A Bypass Group is a selection of zones programmed into the system. If you bypass a group of zones on a regular basis, you can program them into the Bypass Group, so that you do Groups not have to bypass each zone individually every time. One Bypass Group can be pro- grammed on each partition. To
