DSC PC1500; PC1550 User Manual

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About Your Security System
Your DSC security equipment has been designed to give the greatest
possible flexibility and convenience. Read this manual carefully and have
your installer instruct you on system 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 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 applicable standards and codes. 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 insure that your system continues to functions as intended, it is
important that you test your system weekly. See the testing procedure
elsewhere in this manual. If your system does not function properly, call
your installing company for service.
General System Operation
Your security system is made up of a DSC PC1500 or PC1550 control
panel, one or more PC1500RK 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. There is normally no reason for anyone but the installer or
serviceman to have access to the control panel. The PC1500RK keypads
have an audible indicator (buzzer), a group of zone and system status
lights and command entry keys. The keypad is used to send commands to
the system and to display the current system status. The security station(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 have one or more sensors connected to it (motion detectors,
glassbreak detectors, door contacts, etc.). When a sensor is in alarm, the
zone of alarm will be indicated on the PC1500RK (zone lights 1 through 6).
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A security system cannot prevent emergencies. It is only intended
to alert you and, if included, a monitoring station, of an emergency
situation. Security systems are generally very reliable but they may
not work under all conditions and they are not a substitute for prudent
security practices or life and property insurance. Your security
system should be installed and serviced by qualified security
professionals who should instruct you on the level of protection that
has been provided and on system operations.

DSC PC1500; PC1550 Specifications

General

Brand	DSC
Model	PC1500; PC1550
Category	Security System
Language	English

Summary

About Your Security System

Fire Detection System

Details on monitoring fire detection devices like smoke detectors for warning.

System Testing Procedure

Importance of weekly system testing and contacting installer if issues arise.

General System Operation

Overview of system components like control panel, keypads, and sensors.

Arming the Security System

Steps to Arm the System

Procedure for entering access code, arming the system, and exiting.

Auto-Bypass Option for Home-Away Arming

Entry Delay Off Arming

Disarming the System

Alarm Test and Codes

Alarm Test Procedure

Performing a 2-second test of keypad lights, buzzer, battery, and bell/siren.

Programming the Master Code

Procedure to change the existing Master Code.

Programming Additional Access Codes

Adding or removing up to 5 additional access codes (codes 2-6).

One-Time Use Code Functionality

Using a code for a single entry/exit event, automatically erased after arming.

Responding to Alarms

Fire Alarm Response

Following evacuation plans for pulsing fire alarms.

Intrusion Alarm Response

Silencing intrusion alarms and contacting authorities for unintentional alarms.

Zone Bypassing Procedures

How to Bypass Zones

Entering bypass command with zone numbers to prevent alarms from specific zones.

Recalling Last Bypassed Zones

Zone Bypassing Limitations

Viewing Trouble Conditions

Trouble Condition Details

Trouble Type Indicators

Interpreting zone lights for specific trouble types like low battery or AC fail.

Keypad Special Function Keys

Fire Key Functionality

Holding the [F] key for two seconds activates a pulsing Fire Alarm.

Auxiliary Key Functionality

Panic Key Functionality

Holding the [P] key activates a steady tone alarm or panic transmission.

Fire Alarm Operations

Fire Alarm Sounding and Transmission

Pulsing bell/siren and delayed digital communicator transmission for fire alarms.

Silencing Fire Alarms

Using the [#] key to silence the bell/siren; alarm may resound if detector not reset.

Resetting Smoke Detectors

Comprehensive System Testing

System Maintenance Recommendations

Home Fire Safety

Household Fire Safety Audit

Family Escape Planning

Developing and rehearsing escape routes, assembly points, and quick escape.

Fire Safety System Operation

Fire Warning System Testing

Ensuring fire warning system is operational through weekly tests.

System Warnings and Limitations

System Failures Overview

Inadequate Installation Risks

Criminal Knowledge and System Effectiveness

Access by Intruders

Power Failure Impact

Failure of Replaceable Batteries

Smoke Detector Limitations

Motion Detector Capabilities

Inadequate Testing Consequences