Section 3: Configuration; Basic Configuration Steps; Using The Keypad - DSC HS2016 Reference Manual

3.1 Basic Configuration Steps

Once basic installation of the alarm panel is complete, the following general configuration options should be set:
create partitions, See "Working with Partitions " on page 30
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assign keypads to partitions, see "Keypad Partition Setup " on page 31
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assign sirens to partitions, see "Bell/Siren Operation " on page 30
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create global zones, see "Global Zones " on page 31
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set up partition account codes, see "Communications" on page 32
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set up partition timers, see "System Times" on page 69
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enroll wireless modules and devices, see "Enrolling Modules" on page 28
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assign zone types, see "[001] Zone Types" on page 64, and attributes, see "[002] Zone Attributes" on page 68
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create zone labels, see "Adding Labels" on page 61
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add users, see "Assign Access Codes" on page 46
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set up the alternate communicator if equipped, see "Alternate Communicator Setup" on page 33
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program phone numbers, see "System Communications" on page 106
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set up call directions for the central monitoring station, see "System Communications" on page 106
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set up system timers, see "System Times" on page 69
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configure reporting codes, see "Reporting" on page 101
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test the system, see "Testing the System" on page 34
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3.2 Using the Keypad

The PowerSeries Neo alarm panel is compatible with several different keypad types (see "Compatible Devices" on page 8);
However, all keypads have certain basic functionality in common.
3.2.1 Special Keys
Scroll symbols < > on keypads with LCD displays indicate that options can be viewed by pressing the scroll
These keys can also be used to position the cursor.
The [*] key is similar in function to the "Enter" key on a personal computer. It is generally used to accept the existing pro-
gramming option. It is also the first key entry for [*] commands and can be used to enter the letters A-F when in Installer Pro-
gramming mode.
The [#] key is similar in function to the "ESC" (escape) key on a personal computer. It is generally used to exit the current pro-
gramming section or to return to the previous one.
3.2.2 LED Indicators
Keypads have the following status lights that provide visual indication of basic system status:
Ready: Panel is ready to be armed.
Armed: Panel is armed.
Trouble: System trouble. Enter [*][2] to view troubles.
AC Power: ON=AC present. OFF=AC absent.
Panel Status LED Operation
The red status LED, located on the alarm controller PCB, indicates the following:
Power up sequence – flashes rapidly until the end of the power-up sequence.
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Firmware indication – flashes during the firmware upgrade process. If the firmware upgrade fails, the LED flashes rap-
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idly.
Trouble indication – Flashes when troubles are present. Troubles are indicated according to the following priority:
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1 flash - no keypads enrolled
2 flashes - module supervision trouble
3 flashes - bus low voltage

Section 3: Configuration

keys.