Chapter 1.0 Quick Reference
1.0 Quick Reference 
The PowerSeries Neo Alarm System uses shortcut keys to access options or features on all models 
of keypads. When using an LCD keypad, the PowerSeries Neo Alarm System additionally uses a 
menu based navigation system. The scroll  keys can be used to [Scroll] through the list of options con-
tained within the current menu. For more information on keypads see: 2.0 “Understanding your 
Keypad”. Lookup detailed information on any of the listed actions using the accompanying Section 
number.
 
For detailed information about the PowerSeries Neo Alarm System, refer to the full online manual, 
which can be accessed from the DSC.com Web site.
Note: Some features must be enabled by installer. 
Note: Bypass Groups are not permitted in UL listed installations.
Note: [*] - If configured by installer.
Status 
Lights
Function Keys
Function 
Keys
Status 
Lights
Emergency 
Keys
Emergency 
Keys
Ready - Indicates system normal. Must 
be on to  set system. All zones must be 
secured or bypassed and the system unset 
for this light to activate.
Stay 
Set
Fire Alarm
Set- Indicates system is  set. If the Ready 
light and the  Set light are both on, an 
Exit Delay is in progress.
Away 
Set
Medical 
Alarm
Trouble - On indicates a system mal-
function or tamper. Flashing indicates 
that the keypad has a low battery con-
dition. Follow the instructions displayed 
or enter [*][2] to view trouble. Cor-
recting the trouble turns off the indic-
ator.
Chime Panic Alarm
AC Power - Indicates AC Power is 
present. The AC Power light will turn 
off when AC is absent.
Reset 
Sensors
 
 
Quick 
Exit
 
 
Action Press
Setting and Unsetting
Away  Set
 for 2 seconds + [Access Code*]
Stay  Set
 for 2 seconds + [Access Code*]
Night  Set When  set in stay mode [*][1]  + [Access Code*]
No-Entry  Setting [*][9] + [Access Code*]
Quick  Set/Quick Exit [*][0]
Abort  Setting Sequence [Access Code]
Bypassing - All bypass commands begin with [*][1] + [Access Code*]
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