Template Programming; Dls Programming; Advanced Keypad Programming; Chapter 3 Programming - DSC PC1616 Installation Manual

Chapter 3 Programming

This chapter provides the information necessary to program all the features required for a basic system, as well as common applications.

3.1 Template Programming

Selecting [][8] [Installer Code] [899] displays the current 5-digit template programming code. Refer to Appendix C - Template Programming
for a detailed description of available templates and corresponding 5-digit codes. After entering a valid 5-digit template programming code, you
will be prompted to enter the following in the sequence indicated below:
This feature requires a PK55xx or RFK55xx series keypad, v.1.1 or higher.
1. Central Station Telephone Number, enter 32-Character Telephone number
Program the required Central Station phone number. Press [#] to complete your entry if less than 32 digits. This phone number is entered into
programming section [301].
2. Central Station Account Code, enter 6-digit code
Program the required Central Station Account Code. Press [#] to complete your entry if less than 6 digits. This account code is entered into
programming section [310].
3. Partition Account Code, enter 4-digit code
This programming section will only be prompted if Contact ID has been selected as a communications format. Program the required Parti-
tion Account Code. This Partition account code is entered into programming section [311].
4. DLS Access Code, enter 6-digit code
Program the required DLS Access Code. Press [#] to complete your entry if less than 6 digits. This access code is entered into programming
section [403].
5. Partition 1 Entry Delay 1, Partition 1 Exit Delay, enter each 3-digit delay time
Program the desired 3-digit Partition 1 Entry Delay (in seconds) followed by the desired 3-digit Partition 1 Exit Delay (in seconds). These
values are entered in sections [005] > [01], entries 1 and 3, respectively.
6. Installer Code
Enter the required 4 or 6-digit installer access code (dependent on section [701], option 5). This installer access code is entered in program-
ming section [006]. After the installer code has been programmed, the keypad returns to the base installer programming menu.
All template programming information must be re-entered after performing a hardware or software panel default.

3.2 DLS Programming

3.2.1 Local Programming
Follow the steps below in the sequence indicated to set up local programming using DLS:
1. Initiate downloading using the DLS software.
2. Connect an RS-232 to PC-Link cable between the computer with DLS software installed and the alarm panel to be programmed.
Connecting the DLS PC to the panel automatically initiates the connection.
3.2.2 Remote Programming (via telephone line)
Refer to Section [401] on page page 22 for details.
After the panel information has uploaded, battery voltage can be viewed in the DLS session window.

3.3 Advanced Keypad Programming

Fill in the Programming Worksheet with the required information before programming the system. This will reduce the time required to pro-
gram and help eliminate errors.
To enter Installer Programming, press [][8][Installer Code]. The Program light flashes (programmable LCD keypad displays change to
'Enter Section'). An error tone indicates the installer code entered is incorrect. Press [#] to clear any key presses and try again.
The default Installer Code is [5555].
The Armed and Ready lights indicate programming status:
Armed Light On
Ready Light On
Ready Light Flashing
You cannot enter Installer Programming while the system or any partition is armed or in alarm.
Panel waiting for 3-digit section number
If in module programming, waiting for section # to be entered
Panel waiting for data to be entered
Panel waiting for HEX data to be entered
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Chapter 3 Programming