DSC PC51O

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SYSTEM INFORMATION 2
INTRODUCTION 3
Test Your System Regularly .................................................................................................................... 3
Important Notice ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Glossary .................................................................................................................................................. 3
BASIC OPERATION 4
Arming Your System ............................................................................................................................... 4
Disarming Your System........................................................................................................................... 4
Silencing an Alarm .................................................................................................................................. 4
Important Note About Keypad [
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] Commands...................................................................................... 4
Bypassing Zones .................................................................................................................................... 5
Keypad Alarms ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Utility Output Command.......................................................................................................................... 5
ARMING OPTIONS 6
About Home-Away Zones ....................................................................................................................... 6
At-Home Arming...................................................................................................................................... 6
Home-Away Arming ................................................................................................................................ 6
Quick-Arm ............................................................................................................................................... 6
SL-40 KEYPAD 7
PC500RK KEYPAD 8
DISPLAYING SYSTEM INFORMATION 9
System Light ........................................................................................................................................... 9
Display Bypassed Zones ........................................................................................................................ 9
Display Alarm Memory ............................................................................................................................ 9
Display Trouble Conditions..................................................................................................................... 9
CHANGING SYSTEM FEATURES 10
Changing Access Codes ...................................................................................................................... 10
Door Chime On/Off................................................................................................................................ 10
Adjusting the Keypad Sounder Tone and Backlighting ....................................................................... 10
TESTING 11
Bell Test ................................................................................................................................................ 11
Weekly Testing ...................................................................................................................................... 11
MAINTENANCE 12
LIMITED WARRANTY Inside rear cover

DSC PC51O Specifications

General

Backlight	Yes
Voltage	12 VDC
Compatibility	PowerSeries control panels
Keypad Type	LCD
Display	LCD
Current Draw	50mA
Dimensions	168 mm × 122 mm × 30 mm (6.6 in × 4.8 in × 1.2 in)
Weight	227 g (8 oz)

Summary

BASIC OPERATION

Arming the System

Steps to arm the system, including access codes and exit delay.

Disarming the System

Procedure to disarm, including entry delay, code entry, and alarm handling.

Zone Bypassing Procedure

Keypad Alarm Functions

ARMING OPTIONS

At-Home Arming Mode

Bypasses Home-Away Zones and removes Entry Delay for staying on premises.

Home-Away Arming Mode

Bypasses Home-Away Zones while retaining Entry Delay for Entry-Exit doors.

Quick-Arm Feature

SL-40 KEYPAD OVERVIEW

Zone Lights and Status Indicators

Explains Zone Lights 1-4 and Ready, Armed, System status lights.

Keypad Commands and Functions

Details use of [#], [F], [A], [P] keys for system control and alarm generation.

PC500 RK KEYPAD OPERATIONS

Keypad Indicators and Zone Activity

Describes PC500RK keypad lights, zone status, and indicators.

System Commands and Features

Covers viewing bypassed zones, alarm memory, bell test, door chime, and code programming.

DISPLAYING SYSTEM INFORMATION

Identifying Trouble Conditions

CHANGING SYSTEM FEATURES

Managing Access Codes

Process for programming, changing, or erasing access codes, including the Master Code.

SYSTEM TESTING PROCEDURES

Performing a Bell Test

Conducting Weekly System Tests

Comprehensive guide for weekly testing, including sensor activation and key function checks.

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS

Installer and User Responsibilities