1
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 “System Information”
on page 2 with all of your zone information and access codes and store this manual in a safe
place for future reference.
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 adequate number of detectors placed in appropriate locations. This equipment
should be installed in accordance with N.F.P.A. standard #72. (N.F.P.A., Batterymarch Park,
Quincey MA 02269). Carefully review the Family Escape Planning guidelines in this manual.
NOTE: Your installer must enable the fire detection portion of this equipment before it
becomes functional.
Testing
To ensure that your system continues to functions as intended, you must test your system
weekly. Please refer to “Testing Your System” on page 14 of this manual. If your system
does not function properly, call your installing company for service.
Monitoring
This system is capable of transmitting alarms, troubles and emergency information over
telephone lines to a monitoring station. If you inadvertently initiate an alarm, immediately call
the monitoring station to prevent an unnecessary response.
NOTE: The monitoring function must be enabled by the installer before it becomes
functional.
Maintenance
With normal use, the system requires minimum maintenance. Note the following points:
• Do not wash the security equipment with a wet cloth. Light dusting with a slightly moist-
ened cloth should remove normal accumulations of dust.
• Use the system test described in “Testing Your System” to check the battery condition.
We recommend, however, that the standby batteries be replaced every 3-5 years.
• For other system devices such as smoke detectors, passive infrared, ultrasonic or micro-
wave motion detectors or glassbreak detectors, consult the manufacturer’s literature for
testing and maintenance instructions.
General System Operation
Your security system is made up of a DSC control panel, one or more keypads and various
sensors and detectors. The control panel will be mounted out of the way in a utility closet or
in a basement. The metal cabinet contains the system electronics, fuses and stand-by
battery.
NOTE: Only the installer or service professional should have access to the control
panel.
All the keypads have an audible indicator and command entry keys. The LED keypads have
a group of zone and system status lights. The LCD keypad has an alphanumeric liquid
crystal display (LCD).
The keypad is used to send commands to the system and to display the current system
status. The keypad(s) will be mounted in a convenient location inside the protected
premises close to the entry/exit door(s).
The security system has several zones of area protection and each of these zones will be
connected to one or more sensors (motion detectors, glassbreak detectors, door contacts,
etc.). A sensor in alarm will be indicated by the corresponding zone lights flashing on a LED
keypad or by written messages on the LCD keypad.
To Next Page
Loading...
