Partitions - DSC Maxsys PC4020 System Manual

SYSTEM
KEYPAD FUNCTIONS
Many of the functions in the PC4020 have limited access
so that only certain users may have control of special
functions. The installer can program the 2nd Master Code
to enable it and have access to the entire panel's
operations the same as the Grand Master.
• System Master Code users can have access to all end-
user options.
• Supervisory Code users can have access to options
related to their partition.
• All other types of users have options available to them
for their partitions.
All of the above mentioned keypad functions are listed in
the following pages.
Introduction
The LCD4500 remote keypad provides complete
information and control of the PC4020 control panel.
• The panel can be fully programmed from any keypad.
• The LCD display provides alarm and status indication
for the alarm circuits as well as guiding the user in
operating the system.
• The built-in buzzer lets the user hear correct key entries
and other alert signals.
• The 12 digit keypad is used for code entry and other
programming functions. All keypad entries are made by
pressing one key at a time.
The keypad is normally in the arm-disarm mode. In this
condition, the LCD message indicates the status of the
system. The "Enter Code to Arm System" message
comes on when all zones are closed. The system can be
directed to perform other functions such as zone
bypassing, displaying trouble conditions, displaying
alarm memory and programming by entering one of the
various [ ] commands described below. Pressing the [#]
key or not making any key entry for 2 minutes always
returns the keypad to the arm-disarm mode.

Partitions

The PC4020 can have up to 128 zones. These zones can
be divided by the installer into 8 separate partitions, that
can be armed and disarmed separately. Zones can be
assigned to more than one partition. Keypads can be
individually assigned as a global keypad or to a specific
partition. More than one keypad can be global, or can be
assigned to each partition. User codes can be enabled to
work on one or multiple partitions in the access code
partition mask. System Master codes can arm and disarm
any partition from any keypad. The default setting for the
PC4020 has only partition 1 enabled with zones 1 to 16
assigned to it. To enable more partitions, enter the Partition
Area menu of the Installer's Programming section, and
select to add/edit the partition to be enabled.
Access Codes
An access code is a 4 or 6 digit (optional) number which
will permit access to the system, i.e. Arm/Disarm control,
Installer's Programming etc. User access codes are
programmed in the User Programming section [ ][5]. The
default access code is '1234' for 4 digit option, and
'123456' for 6 digit option. See 'User Programming
Commands' for details on programming access codes.
Partition Status Enunciator
Enabling the Full System Status Toggle in the partition
toggle options will display the current status of all
partitions on the partition keypads. This feature can also
be enabled on global keypads by enabling the Global
System Status Toggle in the system toggle options.
The keypads will display
1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8
A A A A A R R R R R N N N N N F F F F F ! ! ! ! ! A A A A A R R R R R N N N N N
A = Armed
R = Ready
N = Not Ready
F = Force armed
! = Alarm memory on Partition
Only enabled partitions will be displayed on the partition
status enunciator.
Note: Partition keypads will not display the partition
status enunciator while armed.
Global Keypads
What is a Global Keypad?
A global keypad is a keypad which belongs to all
partitions. It can be accessed by all system users who
have a valid access code with the global access attribute
enabled. The keypad will prompt the user to arm or
disarm their partition(s). The global keypad can also be
"loaned" to a partition by selecting options from the global
menu then selecting the desired partition. The users can
only access partitions which are assigned to their codes.
Why should a Global Keypad be used?
Global keypads allow the entire system to be controlled
by one keypad. This is beneficial if the keypad is to be
located in a central area, for example, the lobby of an
office building where the zones are common to all
partitions and each office contains individual zones.
How to create a Global Keypad?
The global keypad may be any keypad on the system. The
first keypad on the system is enrolled as a Partition 1 keypad.
It may be made into a global keypad by selecting the option,
"KYPD #1 Global" found in the system toggle options of
Installers Mode. If multiple partitions are enabled on the
system this will assign the keypad to all active partitions.
When the next keypad is enrolled onto the system the
keypad will prompt with the message "Select (01) < >",
options 01 - 08 are the usual partition assignments, the
last option (09) is "Global Keypad".
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