DSC PC4020 - V3.3

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PC4020 v3.3 • Instruction Manual

DSC PC4020 - V3.3 Specifications

General

Partitions	8
Battery Backup	12 VDC, 7 Ah
Power Supply	16.5 VAC, 40VA
Outputs	4 programmable outputs
Compatibility	Compatible with DSC PowerSeries keypads and accessories
Keypads Supported	PC5508, PC5508Z, PC5516, PC5516Z, PC5132, PC5132RKZ, PC5164, PC5164RKZ

Summary

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

Section 1: General System Operation

1.1 Getting to Know Your System

1.2 Arming Your System

Details how to arm the system, including single and multi-partition access codes and exit delays.

1.3 Alternate Arming Methods

1.4 Disarming Your System

Instructions on how to disarm the system, including entry delays and handling incorrect codes.

1.6 What to Do If An Alarm Sounds

Guidance on responding to fire alarms and intrusion alarms, including silencing and identifying sources.

1.7 Bypassing Zones

1.8 Viewing Trouble Conditions

Section 2: Access Codes

2.1 Programming A New Access Code

Step-by-step guide to creating new user access codes, including setting names and partition access.

2.2 Modifying an Existing Code

How to search for and change existing access codes, user names, and partition masks.

2.3 Changing User Code Options

How to configure user code options to grant specific system access and permissions.

2.5 Deleting an Existing Code

Procedures for erasing access code data and associated user names from the system.

2.6 Special Codes

Section 3: System Administration

3.1 Turning on Quick Arm

3.2 Turning on Quick Exit

3.3 Controlling Automatic Arming

How to set up daily or scheduled automatic arming and disarming of system partitions.

3.4 Setting the Time and Date

3.6 Viewing the Event Buffer

3.9 Downloading Options

Section 4: Access Control

4.1 About Access Card Readers (PC4820 Modules)

Information on how access card readers work, status light indicators, and audible feedback.

4.2 Programming Access Cards (PC4820 Modules)

Steps for programming access cards for existing and new users, including card numbers and access levels.

4.3 Searching Using Access Card Numbers (PC4820 Modules)

4.4 Adding User Telephone Numbers (PC4850 Modules)

4.5 Adding Tenant Codes for Users (PC4850 Modules)

Section 5: Testing and Maintenance

5.1 Performing a Walk Test

Guide to testing system detectors and communications using various walk test options.

5.2 Performing a System Test

5.4 System Maintenance

Section 6: Fire Safety

6.1 Fire Alarm Operation

Explains how fire alarms are indicated, silenced, and reset within the system.

6.2 Guidelines for Locating Smoke Detectors

Recommendations and standards for the proper placement of smoke detectors for optimal detection.

6.3 Household Fire Safety Audit

6.4 Fire Escape Planning

Note to Installers

System Failure Types