DSC PowerSeries PC1616 User Manual (English)

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Christine OsborneSep 3, 2025
What does a zone fault mean on my DSC Control Panel?
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  Amy KellerSep 3, 2025
  A zone fault on your DSC Control Panel indicates an open circuit on one or more fire zones or a short circuit. Ensure fire zones have a 5.6K resistor (Green, Blue, Red) connected. Remove the wire leads from the Z and COM terminals and measure the resistance of the wire leads. If there is an open circuit, it indicates a break in the wiring or a disconnected resistor. Connect a 5.6K resistor (Green, Blue, Red) across the Z and COM terminals to see if the trouble clears. If PGM2 is used as a 2-wire smoke detector input, ensure the correct 2.2K end-of-line resistor (Red, Red, Red) is connected across PGM2 and AUX+ terminals. For wireless devices, a zone fault can happen if a device has not checked in within the programmed time.
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royduarteSep 2, 2025
Why is my DSC PowerSeries PC1616 showing telephone line trouble?
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  Grant Reid Jr.Sep 2, 2025
  If your DSC Control Panel is experiencing telephone line trouble, it could be due to low phone line voltage at the TIP and RING on the main panel (less than 3VDC). Measure the voltage across TIP and RING on the panel: it should be approximately 50VDC with no phone off-hook and approximately 5VDC with any phone off-hook. Try wiring the incoming line directly to TIP and RING. If the trouble clears, check the existing wiring or the RJ-31 phone jack.
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kathleen87Sep 1, 2025
Why is my DSC PowerSeries PC1616 showing an AC failure?
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  Justin HarrisSep 1, 2025
  If your DSC Control Panel is showing an AC failure, it means there's no AC power at the panel's AC input terminals. To resolve this, check that the voltage measured across the AC terminals is within the range of 16-18VAC. If it's not, you may need to replace the transformer.
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adickersonAug 30, 2025
What to do when DSC Control Panel indicates Wireless Device Low Battery?
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  Mercedes MitchellAug 30, 2025
  If your DSC Control Panel indicates a Wireless Device Low Battery, it means that one or more wireless devices has a low battery. Replacing the batteries will cause a tamper. Replacing the cover will restore the tamper, causing the associated reporting codes to be sent to the Central Station.
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Nicholas YatesAug 29, 2025
Why does my DSC PowerSeries PC1616 show PC5204 Low Battery?
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  Debbie JohnsonAug 30, 2025
  If your DSC Control Panel is showing a PC5204 Low Battery warning, it means the PC5204 battery voltage is less than 11.5VDC. Note that this trouble condition will not clear until the battery voltage reaches 12.5VDC minimum, under load. Please refer to the 'Low Battery' troubleshooting steps.
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Alan PriceAug 28, 2025
What causes a PC5204 AC Failure on DSC PowerSeries PC1616 Control Panel and how to resolve it?
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  Mandy RamirezAug 28, 2025
  A PC5204 AC Failure on your DSC Control Panel indicates that there is no AC power at the PC5204 AC inputs. Verify the voltage measured across the AC terminals is 16-18VAC. Replace the transformer if required.
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larrycarrAug 27, 2025
What to do if my DSC PowerSeries PC1616 Control Panel has a low battery?
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  eric18Aug 27, 2025
  If your DSC Control Panel displays a low battery warning, it could be due to the main panel battery voltage being less than 11.1VDC. Note that the trouble condition will not clear until the battery voltage is at least 12.5VDC under load. If the battery is new, allow one hour for it to charge. Verify the voltage measured across the AC terminals is 16-18 VAC, and replace the transformer if needed. Disconnect the battery wire leads and verify the battery charging voltage measured across the battery leads is 13.70 - 13.80 VDC. Connect the battery and remove AC power, then verify the measured voltage across the battery terminals is 12.5VDC minimum.
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christina53Aug 25, 2025
How to fix AC Failure on DSC PowerSeries PC1616 Control Panel?
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  Ashley WeaverAug 26, 2025
  If you are experiencing an AC failure with your DSC Control Panel, verify that the voltage measured across the AC terminals is between 16-18VAC. If it is not, you may need to replace the transformer.