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VPM4580
Instruction Manual
Version 1.2
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- Page 1 VPM4580 Instruction Manual Version 1.2 • • • • • W W A A A A A R R R R R N N N N N I I I I I N N N N N G G G G G • • • • • This manual contains information on limitations regarding product use and function and information on the limitations as to liability of the manufacturer.
- Page 2 WARNING Please Read Carefully Note to Installers Smoke detectors cannot sense all types of fires equally well. Smoke detectors may This warning contains vital information. As the only individual in contact with not provide timely warning of fires caused by carelessness or safety hazards such system users, it is your responsibility to bring each item in this warning to the as smoking in bed, violent explosions, escaping gas, improper storage of flammable attention of the users of this system.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction About Your Security System ............................1 General System Operation Access Codes ................................2 Accessing Your Security System Local Access .................................. 3 Remote Access ................................3 Accessing Partitions What is a Partition? ..............................4 Accessing a Single Partition ............................4 Accessing Multiple Partitions ............................ -
Page 4: Introduction
Enter [ About Your Security System Your DSC security equipment has been designed to give you the greatest possible flexibility and convenience. To fully benefit from the features of your security system, you should read this manual and the Instruction Manual provided with your system very carefully. -
Page 5: General System Operation
General System Operation Your security system is made up of a control panel, one or more regular keypads, the VPM4580, and various detectors and sensors. The control panel will be mounted out of the way in a utility room or in the basement. The metal cabinet contains the system electronics, VPM4580 Voice Assisted Security Control, fuses and standby battery. -
Page 6: Accessing Your Security System
Accessing Your Security System Local Access To access your security system from a Communiqué telephone, press the [ ] key. If you are using a SECURITY Communiqué DAI station, press [7][3], the system will announce “Hello” “Hello” “Hello” “Hello” “Hello” 1. -
Page 7: Accessing Partitions
Accessing Partitions What is a Partition? A partition is a group of zones which acts independently of other groups of zones. Each partition acts as an independent alarm system. Each partition will have different valid access codes. The access codes assigned to one partition may not work on another partition. -
Page 8: Arming The System
Arming The System Arming the System 1. Access the security system using the steps described in the Accessing Your Security System section of this manual. 2. Select a partition to arm as described in the Accessing Partitions section of this manual. If the selected partition is ready to be armed, the system will announce: “To Turn {Partition X} on Enter Your Access code”... -
Page 9: Disarming The System
Disarming The System IMPORTANT If you return to the premises and find that an alarm has occurred while you were away, it is possible that an intruder may still be on the premises. Do not enter the premises. Go to the nearest telephone and contact the authorities. -
Page 10: If An Alarm Sounds
If An Alarm Sounds Fire Alarm Your installer will tell you if fire detection equipment has been installed and activated on your system. Fire alarms sound with a pulsing tone. If you hear a fire alarm, follow your emergency evacuation plan immediately. Refer to the guidelines for family escape planning at the back of this manual (p.19). -
Page 11: Bypassing Zones
Bypassing Zones You may bypass zones when access is required to part of the protected area when the system is armed. Bypassed zones will not cause an alarm.You can only bypass zones when the system is disarmed. Zone Bypass Menu To bypass zones, or clear bypassed zones: 1. -
Page 12: Trouble Conditions
Trouble Conditions The system continuously monitors a number of conditions that may affect system operation. If a trouble condition occurs, the regular keypads on the system will beep twice every ten seconds and their “Trouble” lights will come on. Trouble conditions will not be indicated on the telephone until the system is accessed through the telephone. When a trouble condition is present, the system will announce “System Fault present. -
Page 13: Special Functions
Special Functions Output Control Your Maxsys system comes with a feature called Command Outputs. These outputs will operate sets of lights, door strikes and various other items depending on what you and your installer have decided to add to your system. These outputs must be programmed by your installer. -
Page 14: Volume And Speech Rate
Volume and Speech Rate The volume and speech rate controls allow you to adjust the volume of the messages announced by the system, and to select the rate at which the messages are read. Volume Control 1. Access the security system using the steps described in the Accessing Your Security System section of this manual. -
Page 15: Setting The Time And Date
Setting the Time and Date The time and date on the security system will be automatically updated by the Communiqué. To set the time and date on the Communiqué, please see the Communiqué Operation Manual. firealarmresources.com... -
Page 16: Home Automation
Home Automation Home Automation allows you to control lights, appliances, and other devices through the security system. The system can be set to operate devices automatically: lights can be turned on and off at certain times of the day, air conditioning can be controlled, and so on, according to programmed “schedules”. “Scheduling” is designed to give the premises an “occupied”... -
Page 17: Mode Control
If dimming is enabled for the selected item, the system will also announce Individual Item Control Menu Function Increases the brightness “To Increase, Press [3]” “To Increase, Press [3]” “To Increase, Press [3]” “To Increase, Press [3]” “To Increase, Press [3]” Decreases the brightness “To Decrease, Press [4]”... -
Page 18: Security And Automation Keys
Security and Automation Keys Pressing the Security and Automation keys will provide access to your security system and any home automation features. To access these features, press the Security/Automation key and follow the voice prompting messages. To utilize any Security or Automation feature keys, enter the Security or Automation section by pressing the corresponding Security/Automation key. -
Page 19: Editing Feature Keys
Enter the name of the feature key using the dialpad and press the PGM key when you have finished. The display will now prompt you to enter the automation keycode that you wish to have the feature key perform. The Hold/Music and All Page keys will both be lit and the display will read…... -
Page 20: Function Key Programming
Function Key Programming Security feature keys can also be programmed as function keys such as “Stay Arm”, “Quick Exit”, etc. To program a feature key as a function key, enter [3] followed by the function key code, and then [3] again. For example, to program a “Stay Arm”... -
Page 21: Fire, Auxiliary And Panic Keys
Fire, Auxiliary & Panic Keys The emergency keys must be pressed and held for 2 seconds before they will activate. This 2 second delay is designed to help prevent accidental activation. When the Fire Keys are pressed and held for 2 seconds, the panel will activate the alarm output, pulsing one second on and one second off. -
Page 22: Fire Safety In The Home
Fire Safety in the Home Most fires occur in the home, and to minimize this danger it is recommended that a household fire safety audit be conducted and a family escape plan be developed. Household Fire Safety Check your home for the following potential hazards: •... - Page 23 FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Digital TELEPHONE CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS Except for the telephone Security Controls Ltd. could void your authority to use this equipment. company provided ringers, all connections to the telephone network shall be made through standard plugs and telephone company provided jacks, or equiva- This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed lent, in such a manner as to allow for easy, immediate disconnection of the...
- Page 24 Installer’s Lockout • damage incurred in shipping or handling; Any products returned to DSC which have the Installer’s Lockout option • damage caused by disaster such as fire, flood, wind, earthquake or light- enabled and exhibit no other problems will be subject to a service charge.