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DSC Power Series PC1616 PC1832 PC1864 System Manual
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DSC Power Series PC1616 PC1832 PC1864
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System
Overviews
Arm & Disarm
the System
Panic Alarms Trouble
Conditions
User Access
Codes
System Testing Other System
Information
System Overview
General
Your security system is made up of a DSC control panel, one or more keypads and various sensors and
detectors. The control panel will be mounted out of the way in a utility closet or in a basement.
All the keypads have an audible indicator and command entry keys. The LED keypads have a group of
zone and system status lights. The LCD keypad has an alphanumeric liquid crystal display (LCD). The
keypad is used to send commands to the system and to display the current system status. The keypad(s)
will be mounted in a convenient location inside the protected premises close to the entry/exit door(s).
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DSC Power Series Specifications

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BrandDSC
ModelPower Series
CategorySecurity System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

System Overview

General

Describes the components of the security system, including the control panel and keypads.

Maintenance

General Maintenance

Instructions for cleaning and maintaining security equipment using a damp cloth and dusting.

Arm & Disarm the System

Arming (Turning OnSetting)

Procedure for arming the system, including indicator lights and sounds during the setting state.

Away Arming (Turned OnSet)

Indicates system status after the exit delay, showing indicator lights and sound changes.

Quick Exit

Function allowing users to exit premises after arming without disarming and rearming.

Audible Exit Fault

Notifies users of improper exit or failure to close the exit/entry door after arming.

System Errors and Stay Arming

Arming Error

Error tone when the system is unable to arm due to open sensors or incorrect code.

Disarming (Turning Off Unsetting)

How to disarm the system using an access code, including entry delay warnings.

Disarming Error

Error tone when an invalid disarm code is entered, requiring re-entry.

Stay Arming (Partially Turning On Part Setting)

Arms perimeter while bypassing interior zones, with specific keypad indicators and sounds.

System Arming Modes

Night Arming

Procedure to arm interior zones selectively while in Stay Mode.

Silent Exit Delay

Silences keypad buzzer and doubles exit time for specific arming methods.

Remote Arming and Disarming

Using a wireless key (DSC WS4939) to arm and disarm the system.

Bypassing Zones

Temporarily disabling zones for access or when a zone is out of service.

Zone Bypassing Procedures

Bypassing Zones with PK5500 LCD5500 Keypad

Step-by-step instructions for bypassing zones using the PK5500/LCD5500 keypad.

Activating All Bypassed Zones

Procedure to reactivate all previously bypassed zones.

Recalling Bypassed Zones

Recalls the last set of bypassed zones for re-application.

Panic Alarms and Bypass Groups

Bypass Groups

Programming and selecting groups of zones to bypass for convenience.

Emergency Keys

Using dedicated keys (F, A, P) to trigger Fire, Auxiliary, or Panic alarms.

LED5511 LCD5511 Keypad Alarm Messages

Specific key sequences on LED5511/LCD5511 for alarm messages.

Alarm Sounds

Alarm Sounds

Differentiates between continuous (burglary) and pulsed (fire) alarm siren sounds.

Intrusion (Burglar) Alarm Continuous Siren

How to handle and silence burglary alarms.

Fire Alarm Pulsed Siren

Immediate actions for fire alarms and accidental triggers.

Trouble Conditions

Trouble Conditions

How to identify and view system trouble conditions using keypad codes.

Trouble Menu Acknowledgement

Acknowledging and overriding existing troubles to allow arming.

User Access Codes

Access Code Programming

Procedure for programming up to 32 additional user access codes.

Access Codes Overview

Details on User Codes, Master Code, and Supervisor Codes.

User Code Attributes

User Code Attributes

Default and programmable attributes that define code functionality.

Inherent Attributes

Attributes like Arm/Disarm and Command Outputs that are fixed.

Programmable Attributes

List of attributes that can be assigned to user codes for specific functions.

Bell Squawk Attribute

Attribute determining if an access code generates an arm/disarm beep.

Access Code Management

Partition Assignment Mask

Assigning access codes to specific partitions or areas of the system.

Notes on Access Codes and Programming

Key considerations and rules for programming and managing access codes.

Erasing an Access Code

Procedure for deleting an existing access code from the system.

User Function Commands

User Function Commands

Accessing master functions via a specific keypad command.

Time and Date

Setting the system's current time and date.

Auto-Arm Control

Enabling or disabling the automatic arming feature for partitions.

Auto-Arm Time

Programming the specific time of day for automatic system arming.

System Test

Initiating a test sequence for the keypad sounder, bell, and communicator.

Enable DLSAllow System Service

Allowing remote access for installers via a timed service window.

User Call-Up

Enabling the system to initiate a call for downloading computer connection.

Music Input OnOff

Controlling audio input from an optional audio interface module.

System Testing

Testing Your Keypad Sounder and Siren

Testing the system's audible alarms and keypad indicators for proper function.

Testing Your Entire System

User's responsibility for weekly system testing, excluding smoke detectors.

Testing Your System (Zone Testing)

Activating individual detectors to verify their operation and status.

Walk Test Mode

Walk Test Mode

Installer-initiated mode to verify detector operation and notify the central station.

Allowing Computer Access

Allowing Computer Access to Your System

Preparing the system to receive downloading calls from installers.

Other System Information

Language Selection

Changing the language displayed on the keypad.

Time & Date Programming

Time & Date Programming

Setting the system's time and date via keypad commands.

Alarm Memory

Alarm Memory

Viewing a list of past alarm events and the sensors that triggered them.

Changing Keypad Settings

Changing BrightnessContrast

Adjusting the brightness and contrast levels of the keypad display.

Changing the Buzzer Level

Adjusting the volume of the keypad buzzer to different levels.

Label Programming

Label Programming

Programming custom labels for zones, partitions, and command outputs.

Viewing Event Buffer

Viewing the Event Buffer from a PK5500 LCD5500 Keypad

Accessing and scrolling through the last 500 system events.

PK5500 Global Status Screen

PK5500 Global Status Screen

Displaying the status of up to 8 partitions on the keypad.

Sensor Reset

Sensor Reset

Resetting specific sensors after an alarm condition.

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