DSC PC4020 Installation Manual

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PC4020/PC4020CF v3.5 • Installation Manual

DLS2002 or higher

WARNING: This manual contains information on limitations

regarding product use and function and information on the

limitations as to liability of the manufacturer. The entire

manual should be carefully read.

Default Chapter2
- Limited Warranty2
- Warning Please Read Carefully2
- Table of Contents3
Section 1: Introduction5
- Out of the Box5
- Specifications and Features5
Section 2: Installation and Wiring6
- Planning the System6
- Terminal Descriptions6
- Wire Routing for Power and Non-Power Limited6
- Current Ratings - Alarm Control Panel and Modules6
- Combus Operation and Wiring7
- Zone Wiring8
- Specialized Zone Wiring8
- Programmable Output Wiring9
- AML Device Wiring9
- Wiring Powered Devices (AUX, SAUX+)10
- Telephone Line Wiring10
- Bell Output Wiring (BELL and BELL )11
- Earth Ground Wiring11
- Applying Power (AC and Battery)11
- Lithium Batteries12
Section 3: How to Program13
- Introduction to Programming13
- Programming by Reference Number13
- Programming Decimal Data13
- Programming Hexadecimal Data14
- Programming Toggle Options14
Section 4: Module Enrollment15
- Enrolling Keypads and Modules15
- Deleting Modules15
- Confirming Modules15
- Enrolling AML Devices16
Section 5: Partitions and Zones17
- Zone Supervision17
- Creating Partitions17
- Adding Zones to Partitions18
- Zone Programming18
- Zone Types19
- Bypass Grouping21
Section 6: Keypad Operation23
- Partition Keypads23
- Global Keypads23
- Keypad Toggle Options23
- Keypad Time-Out24
- Keypad Blanking24
- Fire, Auxiliary and Panic Keys24
- Keypad Lockout24
- Keypad Tampers25
- Alarm Memory Display25
- Zone Bypass Display25
- Function Key Programming25
Section 7: Installer and Access Codes27
- Installer's Code27
- Installer-Programmed Access Codes27
- Programming Access Codes27
- Modify an Existing Code29
- Change User Code Options29
- Delete an Existing Code29
- Special Codes30
- Guard Code30
- Access Code Options30
- Access Levels31
Section 8: Arming and Disarming32
- Arming and Disarming Options32
- Automatic Arming32
- Close Time Timer (CTT Duration)32
- Disarm Delay32
- Dual Users for Disarming33
Section 9: Entry and Exit Delay34
- Entry and Exit Delay Times34
- Entry and Exit Delay Options34
Section 10: System Programming35
- AC/DC Power Options35
- Bell Circuit Supervision35
- Clock Options35
- Event Messages35
- Swinger Shutdown36
- Tampers36
- Telephone Line Supervision36
- Test Transmissions36
- Transmission Delay37
- Cross Zone (Police Code) Alarm37
- System Label37
- Hourly Print37
Section 11: Programmable Outputs38
- Main Panel Outputs38
- Programming Output Options for Modules38
- Programmable Output Options38
- Output Pulse Times41
Section 12: Communications Programming42
- Telephone Numbers42
- Account Numbers42
- Dialing Parameters42
- Communicator Toggle Options42
- Dialer Direction44
- Communicator Formats44
- Reporting Codes45
Section 13: Downloading46
- Downloading Options46
- Periodic Call-Up46
- PC-Link46
Section 14: Event Scheduling47
- Date Schedules47
- Holiday Groups47
- Open/Close Suppression47
- Arming/Disarming Schedules48
- Scheduled AMS-220/220T Smoke Detector Test48
- CTT Schedule48
- Seismic Schedule48
Section 15: LINKS Communications49
- LINKS1000 (Cellular Communications)49
- LINKS2XXX (Long-Range Radio Communications)49
- T-Link TCP/IP Communications)49
Section 16: Diagnostics and Troubleshooting50
- General Diagnostics50
- Restoring Factory Default Programming50
- Hardware Reset50
- Viewing Trouble Conditions50
- System Fault Squawk51
Section 17: Local, Central & Remote Station Fire Installation Instructions53
- Introduction53
- Hardware Description and Specifications53
Section 18: Fire Zone Types55
- Partitions and Fire System Configuration55
- Standard Fire Zone55
- Delayed Fire Zone55
- Auto Verify Fire56
- Waterflow Zone56
- Fire Supervisory Zone57
- PC4701 Zones57
- 4-Wire Smoke Detector Zones57
- AMS-220 Addressable Smoke Detector Zones57
- AMP-702 Addressable Fire Point Module57
Section 19: PC4702BP Output Programming58
- Alarm Notification Output Types58
- Programming PC4702BP Outputs58
- Fire Bell Options58
- Partitions and Fire System Configuration58
Section 20: Fire System Operation60
- Manual Signal Silence60
- Automatic Signal Silence (Bell Cut-Off)60
- Signal Silence Inhibit Timer (Fire Silence Delay)60
- Fire System Reset60
- Manual Sensor Reset ([*][7][2])60
- Subsequent Alarm Operation60
- Fire Silence/Reset User Codes61
- Auto-Scroll LCD Keypad Display61
- Fire Trouble Conditions61
- AC Delays62
- Bypassing Fire Zones62
- Fire Drill Feature62
- Fire Inspector Test62
- Testing AMS-220/220T Smoke Detectors63
- Lamp Test63
- PC4701 Remote Station Alarm/Trouble Relays63
- Fire Reporting Codes63
- Upload/Download Considerations64
Section 21: Listing Requirements65
- UL Listed Commercial Burglary and Resi- Dential Burglary/Fire Installations65
- Commercial Fire Alarm Installations65
- ULC Listing Requirements66
Appendix A: Wiring Diagrams67
- Fire Alarm72
Appendix B: Reporting Codes73
Appendix C: Zone Reporting Codes76
ASCII Characters77
- Fcc Compliance Statement79

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  Danielle MillerSep 4, 2025
  A '4820 AC Trouble' message indicates that a PC4820 module has lost AC power.
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What does 'Battery Trouble' mean on my DSC PC4020?
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  Gregory DavisAug 23, 2025
  A 'Battery Trouble' message on your DSC Control Panel indicates that the battery connected to the control panel is low.
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What does '4204 Battery TBL' mean on DSC PC4020 Control Panel?
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What does 'Aux Supply Trouble' mean on DSC PC4020 Control Panel?
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  Jamie SantosSep 1, 2025
  An 'Aux Supply Trouble' message indicates that the AUX, SAUX+ or PGM terminals on the DSC alarm control panel are overloaded.
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Brianna WuAug 31, 2025
What does 'Device Tamper' mean on my DSC Control Panel?
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  qchenAug 31, 2025
  A 'Device Tamper' message indicates that a wireless zone has a tamper condition.
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What does 'FTC Trouble' mean on my DSC PC4020?
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  Isaac VillegasAug 30, 2025
  FTC Trouble indicates that the DSC alarm control panel can no longer communicate with the central monitoring station.
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What does 'TLM Trouble' mean on DSC PC4020 Control Panel?
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  nicoleoliverAug 29, 2025
  A 'TLM Trouble' on your DSC Control Panel indicates an issue with the telephone line.
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Amy HendersonAug 28, 2025
What does 'LV = low voltage' mean on DSC Control Panel?
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  Sarah BakerAug 28, 2025
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DSC PC4020 Specifications

General

Partitions	8
Power Supply	16.5 VAC, 40 VA transformer
Input Voltage	16.5 VAC
Keypad Support	Up to 16 keypads
Communication Formats	Contact ID, SIA
Battery Backup	12 V
Communication	PSTN
Weight	2.3 kg