DCS PowerSeries System Keypads - User Manual

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PowerSeries System Keypads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PC5532Z 1
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Keypad Display Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Reference Sheets 4
Access Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Sensor / Zone Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
About Your Security System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Fire Detection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
General System Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
PK5500 Language Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Arming & Disarming the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Arming (Turning On/Setting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Away Arming (Turned On/Set). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Quick Exit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Bell/Siren Sounds After Away Arming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Disarming (Turning Off /Unsetting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Stay Arming (Partially Turning On / Part Setting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Re-activate bypassed zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Silent Exit Delay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Arming and Disarming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Emergency Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
When Alarm Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Intrusion (Burglar) Alarm Continuous Siren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Fire Alarm Pulsed Siren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Time & Date Programm ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Bypassing Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Trouble Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Trouble Menu Acknowledgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Alarm Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Door Chime (Entry/Exit Beeps) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Access Code Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Access Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
User Code Attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Bell Squawk Attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Partition Assignment Mask . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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DCS PowerSeries System Keypads Specifications

General

Category	Keypad
Model	PowerSeries
Manufacturer	DSC
Compatibility	PowerSeries
Display Type	LCD display
Zone Inputs	Varies by model
Programmable Function Keys	Varies by model
Tamper Protection	Yes
Backlight	Yes
Power Supply	12VDC from control panel
Operating Temperature	32°F to 120°F (0°C to 49°C)
Dimensions	Varies by model
Mounting	Surface mount

Summary

PowerSeries System Keypads

PC5532 Z Keypad Layout

Overview of the PC5532Z keypad, including zone lights and function buttons.

LED Keypad Models

Description of LED keypads like PC5508Z and PC5516Z operation.

LCD Keypad Models

Description of LCD keypads like LCD5501Z and LCD5500Z operation.

Reference Sheets

Access Codes Reference

Section for recording access codes and master code for future reference.

System Information Reference

Space to fill in system details like enabled features and delay times.

Sensor; Zone Information

Table for documenting sensor and protected area details for each zone.

Keypad Display Symbols

LCD Display Symbol Explanations

Detailed explanation of symbols and indicators on LCD keypads.

LED Display Symbol Explanations

Explanation of status lights and indicators on LED keypads.

About Your Security System

System Operation and Maintenance

Covers general system operation, maintenance tips, and installer access.

Fire Detection and Monitoring

Details on fire detection capabilities and monitoring functions.

System Testing Procedures

Guidance on ensuring the system functions as intended.

PK5500 Language Selection

Changing Keypad Language

Instructions for selecting the desired language on the PK5500 keypad.

Arming & Disarming the System

Arming Modes and Quick Exit

Procedures for Away, Stay arming, and using the Quick Exit function.

Disarming and Bypass Procedures

Instructions for disarming the system and reactivating bypassed zones.

Emergency Keys

Alarm Trigger Functions

How to use emergency keys for Fire, Auxiliary, or Panic alarms.

Time & Date Programming

Setting System Clock

Procedure for programming the system's time and date.

Zone Bypassing

Bypassing Zones on LCD5500 Z

Steps to bypass zones using an LCD5500Z keypad.

Bypassing Zones on PC55 XXZ;LCD5501 Z

Steps to bypass zones using PC55XXZ or LCD5501Z keypads.

Bypass Group Management

Programming and selecting groups of zones for bypassing.

Trouble Conditions

Trouble Identification

Explanation of trouble condition codes and their meanings.

Trouble Acknowledgement

Procedure to acknowledge and clear trouble conditions.

Alarm Memory and Door Chime

Viewing Alarm Events

Accessing and reviewing past alarm events stored in memory.

Door Chime Function

How to enable or disable the door chime feature.

Access Code Programming

Programming User Codes

Instructions for adding, deleting, or modifying user access codes.

Access Codes

User, Supervisor, Duress Codes

Types of access codes and their specific functions and limitations.

User Code Attributes

Code Attribute Types

Details on inherent and programmable attributes for access codes.

Advanced Code Features

Bell Squawk Attribute

Configuring audible squawks for arming/disarming with access codes.

Partition Assignment Mask

Assigning access codes to specific partitions or areas.

User Function Commands: Time & Date

Setting System Time and Date

Procedure for programming the system's time and date via keypad.

User Function Commands: System Control

Auto-Arming Control and Time

Setting up automated arming schedules for partitions.

System Test Function

Performing system tests for keypads, sounders, and communication.

Keypad Customization

Changing Brightness;Contrast

Adjusting display settings for keypad brightness and contrast.

Changing the Buzzer Level

Modifying the volume or level of keypad buzzer alerts.

Label Programming

Programming custom labels for zones, partitions, and outputs.

System Event Viewing

Viewing the Event Buffer

Accessing and reviewing the last 500 system events.

PK5500 Global Status Screen

Understanding the global status display for system partitions.

Sensor Reset

Resetting Triggered Sensors

Procedure for resetting specific sensors after an alarm condition.

System Testing and Diagnostics

Testing Keypad Sounder and Siren

Verifying the operation of keypad sounders and system sirens.

Testing Entire System

Comprehensive weekly testing of system detectors and functions.

Walk Test Mode

Initiating and performing a walk test for system detectors.

Allowing Computer Access

Enabling installer access for remote system downloading.