Maxsys 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 Chapter4
- Table of Contents4
Section 1: Introduction6
- Out of the Box6
- Specifications and Features6
Section 2: Installation and Wiring7
- Planning the System7
- Terminal Descriptions7
- Wire Routing for Power and Non-Power Limited7
- Current Ratings - Alarm Control Panel and Modules7
- Combus Operation and Wiring8
- Zone Wiring9
- Specialized Zone Wiring9
- Programmable Output Wiring10
- AML Device Wiring10
- Wiring Powered Devices (AUX, SAUX+)11
- Telephone Line Wiring11
- Bell Output Wiring (BELL and BELL )12
- Earth Ground Wiring12
- Applying Power (AC and Battery)12
- Lithium Batteries13
Section 3: How to Program14
- Introduction to Programming14
- Programming by Reference Number14
- Programming Decimal Data14
- Programming Hexadecimal Data15
- Programming Toggle Options15
Section 4: Module Enrollment16
- Enrolling Keypads and Modules16
- Deleting Modules16
- Confirming Modules16
- Enrolling AML Devices17
Section 5: Partitions and Zones18
- Zone Supervision18
- Creating Partitions18
- Adding Zones to Partitions19
- Zone Programming19
- Bypass Grouping22
Section 6: Keypad Operation24
- Partition Keypads24
- Global Keypads24
- Keypad Toggle Options24
- Keypad Time-Out25
- Keypad Blanking25
- Fire, Auxiliary and Panic Keys25
- Keypad Lockout25
- Keypad Tampers26
- Alarm Memory Display26
- Zone Bypass Display26
- Function Key Programming26
Section 7: Installer and Access Codes28
- Installer's Code28
- Installer-Programmed Access Codes28
- Programming Access Codes28
- Modify an Existing Code30
- Change User Code Options30
- Delete an Existing Code30
- Special Codes31
- Guard Code31
- Access Code Options31
- Access Levels32
Section 8: Arming and Disarming33
- Arming and Disarming Options33
- Automatic Arming33
- Close Time Timer (CTT Duration)33
- Disarm Delay33
- Dual Users for Disarming34
Section 9: Entry and Exit Delay35
- Entry and Exit Delay Times35
- Entry and Exit Delay Options35
Section 10: System Programming36
- AC/DC Power Options36
- Bell Circuit Supervision36
- Clock Options36
- Event Messages36
- Swinger Shutdown37
- Tampers37
- Telephone Line Supervision37
- Test Transmissions37
- Transmission Delay38
- Cross Zone (Police Code) Alarm38
- System Label38
- Hourly Print38
Section 11: Programmable Outputs39
- Main Panel Outputs39
- Programming Output Options for Modules39
- Programmable Output Options39
- Output Pulse Times42
Section 12: Communications Programming43
- Telephone Numbers43
- Account Numbers43
- Dialing Parameters43
- Communicator Toggle Options43
- Dialer Direction44
- Communicator Formats44
- Reporting Codes46
Section 13: Downloading47
- Downloading Options47
- Periodic Call-Up47
- PC-Link47
Section 14: Event Scheduling48
- Date Schedules48
- Holiday Groups48
- Open/Close Suppression48
- Arming/Disarming Schedules49
- Scheduled AMS-220/220T Smoke Detector Test49
- CTT Schedule49
- Seismic Schedule49
Section 15: LINKS Communications50
- LINKS1000 (Cellular Communications)50
- LINKS2XXX (Long-Range Radio Communications)50
- T-Link TCP/IP Communications)50
Section 16: Diagnostics and Troubleshooting51
- General Diagnostics51
- Restoring Factory Default Programming51
- Hardware Reset51
- Viewing Trouble Conditions51
- System Fault Squawk52
Section 17: Local, Central & Remote Station Fire Installation54
Instructions54
- Introduction54
- Hardware Description and Specifications54
Section 18: Fire Zone Types56
- Partitions and Fire System Configuration56
- Standard Fire Zone56
- Delayed Fire Zone56
- Auto Verify Fire57
- Waterflow Zone57
- Fire Supervisory Zone58
- PC4701 Zones58
- 4-Wire Smoke Detector Zones58
- Addressable Smoke Detector Zones58
- Addressable Fire Point Module58
Section 19: PC4702BP Output Programming59
- Alarm Notification Output Types59
- Programming PC4702BP Outputs59
- Fire Bell Options59
- Partitions and Fire System Configuration59
Section 20: Fire System Operation61
- Manual Signal Silence61
- Automatic Signal Silence (Bell Cut-Off)61
- Signal Silence Inhibit Timer (Fire Silence Delay)61
- Fire System Reset61
- Manual Sensor Reset ([*][7][2])61
- Subsequent Alarm Operation61
- Fire Silence/Reset User Codes62
- Auto-Scroll LCD Keypad Display62
- Fire Trouble Conditions62
- AC Delays63
- Bypassing Fire Zones63
- Fire Drill Feature63
- Fire Inspector Test63
- Testing AMS-220/220T Smoke Detectors63
- Lamp Test64
- PC4701 Remote Station Alarm/Trouble Relays64
- Fire Reporting Codes64
- Upload/Download Considerations65
Section 21: Listing Requirements66
- UL Listed Commercial Burglary and Residential Burglary Installations66
- Commercial Fire Alarm Installations66
- ULC Listing Requirements67
Appendix A: Wiring Diagrams68
Appendix B: Reporting Codes74
Appendix C: Zone Reporting Codes77
ASCII Characters78

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Maxsys PC4020 Specifications

General

Keypads	Up to 8
Display	LCD
Input Voltage	16.5 VAC
Operating Temperature	0°C to 49°C (32°F to 120°F)
Communication Formats	Contact ID, SIA
Power Supply	16.5 VAC, 40 VA
Battery Backup	12 V, 7 Ah rechargeable sealed lead-acid
PGMs	2
Communication	PSTN
Communication (additional)	Optional GSM, IP
Dimensions	290 mm x 298 mm x 86 mm

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