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• W A R N I N G •
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.
Instruction
Manual
Software Version 2.5U
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WARNING Please Read Carefully ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Smoke Detectors Smoke detectors that are a part of this system may not properly alert occupants of Note to Installers a fire for a number of reasons, some of which follow. The smoke detectors may This warning contains vital information. As the only individual in contact with have been improperly installed or positioned. Smoke may not be able to reach the system users, it is your responsibility to bring each item in this warning to the smoke detectors, such
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About Your Security System Your DSC security equipment 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 your zone information and access codes and store this manual in a safe place for future
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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 ________________ 02 __________________ 10 ____________________ 18 ____________________ 26 ________________ 03 __________________ 11 ____________________ 19 ____________________ 27 ________________ 04 ____________
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Access Codes Access codes are used to arm and disarm the system. There are 37 access codes available: 1 master code, 32 regular access codes, 2 duress codes and 2 supervision codes. Ask your installer for more information on using the duress and supervision 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 a
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If this display is showing, the system is in the Ready state and may be fully armed. To Enter Code to Arm System arm the system, enter your access code. Once the correct access code has been entered, the display will be as shown. The Exit Delay in panel will provide an exit delay period, also indicated by keypad beeps, for you to exit Progress the premises without causing an alarm. You can restart the exit delay once by pressing the Away button before the exit delay expires. Exit through the doo
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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, enter your code again. As soon as the correct code is entered, the Armed light will go out and the keypad will stop beeping. The correct ac
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If An Alarm Sounds Fire Alarm If your system has been installed with fire detectors and the alarm sounds in a pulsing mode, follow your emergency evacuation plan immediately (see “Fire Escape Planning” on page 15). Intrusion Alarm If an intrusion alarm sounds, indicated by a continuous Bell or Siren, the alarm may be silenced by entering your access code, if the alarm was unintentional. You can determine the source of the alarm by following the instructions in the “Disarming” section (see page 5
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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 installer. Enter digits 0 through 9 only. Press [#] to return to the Ready state. If an access code already exists for the code number you have selected, it will be replaced by the new code. Be sure to record
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PC5508Z LED Keypad Emergency Keys (All Keypads) PC5508Z, LCD5500Z: Press both * Keys for two seconds to send a FIRE transmission. Press both * Keys for two seconds to send an AUXILIARY transmission. Press both * Keys for two seconds to send a PANIC transmission. * IMPORTANT NOTE (All Keypads): The Fire, Auxiliary and Panic keys will NOT function unless programmed by the installer. If these keys are in service and the installer has enabled audible feedback, holding down the key for two seconds w
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LCD5500Z Keypad The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) displays prompts and system information on two 16 character lines. If “< >” appears, more information can be accessed by using the arrow (< >) keys. Press [<] to see the previous function or item of information. Press [>] to advance the display to next function or item of information. Press the keys on the number pad as prompted by the LCD display to view alarms or troubles, to arm and disarm the system and to bypass zones. To exit a function and
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Zone Bypassing The zone bypassing function is used when access is needed to part of the protected area while the system is armed. Zones which are temporarily out of service due to damaged wiring or contacts may be bypassed to allow system arming until repairs can be made. Bypassed zones will not cause an alarm. Zones cannot be bypassed once the system is armed. Bypassed zones are automatically cancelled each time the system is disarmed and must be reapplied before the next arming. NOTE: For secu
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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 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. NOTE: A TROUBLE condition reduces the
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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... System Trouble (*2) to View <> Use the arrow (< >) keys to view which troubles are present on the system. Once you View Trouble <> have scrolled through the list of troubles, press the [#] key to exit the Trouble Viewing “Trouble Message” mode and return to the Ready state. Setting the System Date and Time To set t
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From an LCD keypad, the following message will be displayed when each zone is activated... Secure System Use the arrow (< >) keys to view which zone is open. This message will disappear Before Arming <> when the zone is restored. 5. If the panel has any fire zones, activation will cause the alarm signal to sound in a pulsed mode. CAUTION: Do not use an open flame or burning materials to test a smoke or heat detector. Contact your installer for information on safe methods of testing detectors. 6.
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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 your installer. Fire Alarm Operation Alarm On a fire alarm, the bell or siren will pulse ON and OFF. The transmission of the alarm to the monitoring station is delayed for 30 seconds. If the alarm is not cleared within the 30 second delay, then it will be transmitted to the monitori
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Fire Escape Planning There is often very little time between the detection of a fire and the time it becomes deadly. It is thus very important 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 routes from each location within the house. Since many fires occur at night, special attention should be given to the escape routes from sleeping quarters. 3. Escape from a bedroom must be possible wit
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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 the alarm. 3. Check that movement detectors are not obstructed. 4. Do not allow sources of heat or sound, or permit moving objects in range of your movement detectors. Check that there is no unstable sto
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LIMITED WARRANTY Digital Security Controls Ltd. warrants the original purchaser that Digital Security Controls Ltd.’s liability for failure to repair the for a period of twelve months from the date of purchase, the prod- product under this warranty after a reasonable number of attempts uct shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship under will be limited to a replacement of the product, as the exclusive normal use. During the warranty period, Digital Security Controls remedy for breach
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