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Summary

FCC Compliance Statement

Introduction

About Your Security System

Fire Detection

Monitors fire detection devices and provides a warning alarm if a fire condition is detected.

Monitoring

Capable of transmitting alarms, troubles, and emergency information over telephone lines to a monitoring station.

General System Operation

Trouble and Armed LED Displays

Explains the meaning of the yellow (trouble) and red (armed) LEDs on the keypad.

System Master Menu Functions

View Event Buffer

Allows reviewing the event buffer on the keypad display for event details.

Set System Time

Programs the system's 24-hour clock by entering 4 digits for hour and minutes.

Set System Date

Programs the system's calendar by entering 6 digits for month, day, and year.

Enable DLS Window

Allows enabling ring detect for 60 minutes for computer calls to the panel.

System Reset

Resets the main panel by turning off power to the COMBUS for 5 seconds.

Previous Menu

Returns to the previous menu or arm/disarm state.

Global Keypads

What is a Global Keypad?

Explains that global keypads belong to all partitions and can be accessed by all users.

How to Use a Global Keypad?

Describes accessing the system by entering a valid access code on the keypad.

Single Partition Access

Details how the system prompts for partition selection and displays status.

Multi-Partition Keypad Operation

Disarming the System

Keypad Zone Functions

Fire Key

Holding the key down for 2 seconds sounds a fire alarm and sends a transmission.

Auxiliary Key

Holding the key down for 2 seconds sends a transmission to the monitoring station.

Panic Key

Holding the key down for 2 seconds sends a transmission or sounds a silent alarm.

Arming the System

Display of Alarms and Bypassed Zones

Auto-Bypass and Home-Away Arming

Zone Bypassing

Bypass Zones

Allows selecting zones to be bypassed by pressing the [*] key.

Trouble Display

Accessing Trouble Conditions

Accesses trouble conditions by pressing [*] then [2], showing a list of issues.

Alarm Memory Display

Accessing Alarm Memory

Enters alarm memory mode to view alarms from the last armed period.

Sensor Reset

Resetting Smoke Detectors

Resets smoke detectors assigned to a partition after entering the access code.

User Programming Commands

Programming Access Codes

Used to program Master Codes and regular access codes for the system.

Programming Additional Access Codes

Initiating Code Programming

Starts the user programming command sequence for access codes.

Selecting Access Codes

Allows scrolling through access codes by number or using [<] [>] keys.

Editing Access Code Options

Presents a menu for editing access codes like programming or erasing.

User Functions Command Menu

Accessing User Functions

Accesses user functions menu by pressing [*] then [6] and the access code.

Enabling;Disabling Keypad Features

Controls features like Quick Arm, Quick Exit, Auto Arm Control, and Keypad Setup.

Quick Arm Feature

Enables arming the panel by entering [*] [0] without disarming.

Quick Exit Function

Allows exiting through delay zones without altering system status by entering [*] [0].

Auto Arm Control Setup

Arms a partition automatically at a programmed time each day.

Keypad Setup Options

Allows adjustment of keypad backlighting and display contrast.

Edit Partition Mask

System Testing Options

Bell and Communication Test

Tests system bells for 2 seconds and sends a test code transmission.

Door Chime Feature

Enables or disables the keypad beep for door chime activation.

Special Messages

Enables display of special event messages like 'Fail to Arm'.

User Call Up Function

Initiates a call to the downloading computer when selected.

Walk Test Procedure

Initiating Walk Test

Tests detectors on a partition, sounding alarms for violated zones.

Local Walk Test

Tests detectors locally, sounding the bell for 2 seconds upon violation.

Local + Communication Test

Tests detectors and transmits alarms to the monitoring station.

Disabling Walk Test

Disables walk test mode, returning the partition to its normal state.

Return to Previous Menu

Exits the walk test menu.

Door Strike Operation

Installer Programming Commands

At-Home Arming Mode

Quick Arm Operation

Quick Exit Operation

Keypad Lockout Feature

Home Fire Safety

Household Fire Safety Audit

Provides guidance on checking electrical appliances and hazardous materials.

Family Escape Planning

Emphasizes developing and rehearsing escape plans for emergencies.

System Maintenance

Limited Warranty Information

Appendix A: ASCII Characters

List of Available ASCII Characters

Lists ASCII characters and their corresponding codes for keypad entry.

DSC PC4020 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Partitions8
Power Supply16.5 VAC, 40 VA transformer
Input Voltage16.5 VAC
Keypad SupportUp to 16 keypads
Communication FormatsContact ID, SIA
Battery Backup12 V
CommunicationPSTN
Weight2.3 kg

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