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Instruction Manual PC56O • W A R N I N G • 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.
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WARNING Smoke Detectors Please Read Carefully Smoke detectors that are a part of this system may not properly alert occupants of a fire for a number of reasons, some of which follow. The smoke detectors Note to Installers may have been improperly installed or positioned. Smoke may not be able to This warning contains vital information.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SYSTEM INFORMATION INTRODUCTION Test Your System Regularly ........................3 Important Notice ............................. 3 Glossary ..............................3 BASIC OPERATION Arming Your System ..........................4 Disarming Your System ........................... 4 ∗ Important Note About Keypad [ ] Commands ..................4 Bypassing Zones ............................
SYSTEM INFORMATION Installer ___________________________________________________________________________________ Phone ________________________________ Installation Date ____________________________ Monitoring Station: _________________________ Telephone Number: _________________________ CONTACTS Name ________________________________ Phone ________________________ Name ________________________________ Phone ________________________ Name ________________________________ Phone ________________________ ZONE INFORMATION Zone Type Protected Area ____________________ _______________________________________________________ ____________________ _______________________________________________________ ____________________ _______________________________________________________ ____________________ _______________________________________________________ Entrance Delay ____________________________...
Glossary Your DSC PC560 Security System has been designed to offer advanced security feature and simple, straight-forward operation. Described here are some terms that are used throughout this manual to explain the operation of your system.
BASIC OPERATION Arming Your System Before arming the system, close all protected doors and windows, and stop movement in areas protected by motion detectors. When all zones are closed, all of the Zone Lights on the keypad will be OFF, and the “Ready”...
Bypassing Zones A “bypassed” zone will not cause an alarm. Zones may be bypassed to allow access to part of the protected area while other zones are armed. For example, you could bypass the zone protecting your living room. This would allow you to remain in the room, while the other zones on your system are armed. ∗...
ARMING OPTIONS At-Home Arming At-Home Arming automatically bypasses the zones on your system programmed as Stay-Away with Delay, and also removes the Entry Delay from the Entry-Exit Zones. This feature allows you to arm the system and remain on the premises. In addition, if any of the Entry-Exit doors are opened, an alarm will sound instantly.
PC500RK KEYPAD The “Ready” light will come ON when the Zone Lights 1 to 4 indicate zone activity. When a system is ready to be armed. When the “Ready” zone is secure, its Zone Light will be OFF; when a light is OFF, there is an open zone on the zone is open, its Zone Light will be ON.
SL-40 KEYPAD Zone Lights 1 to 4 indicate zone activity. When a zone is secure, its Zone Light will be OFF; when a zone is open, its Zone Light will be ON. If a zone goes into alarm when the system is armed, the alarm will be indicated on the Ready Armed System...
DISPLAYING SYSTEM INFORMATION Display Alarm Memory Alarms generated when the system is armed are recorded in the system’s memory. To display the zones ∗ that went into alarm, enter [ ][3]. The “System” light will FLASH, and the zones that went into alarm will be displayed on the flashing Zone Lights.
CHANGING SYSTEM FEATURES Changing Access Codes The PC560 features 4 programmable Access Codes. The first code is the Master Code, and the remaining three codes are normal Access Codes. ∗ Programming Access Codes: Enter [ ][5][Master Code]; the “Ready”, “Armed” and “System” lights will FLASH.
TESTING Bell Test Entering this command will sound the siren and turn ON all the keypad lights for 2 seconds. To perform a ∗ bell test, enter [ ][4] on the keypad. Weekly Testing It is recommended that you test your system weekly. NOTE: Perform system tests in the off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.
MAINTENANCE With normal use, your system requires a minimum of maintenance. The following points should be observed: 1 Do not wash the keypad with a wet cloth, and do not use household cleaners, such as glass cleaners, on the keypad. Light dusting with a cloth slightly dampened with plain water should remove normal accumulations of dust.
LIMITED WARRANTY Digital Security Controls Ltd. warrants the original purchaser that for Digital Security Controls Ltd.’s liability for failure to repair the prod- a period of twelve months from the date of purchase, the product shall uct under this warranty after a reasonable number of attempts will be be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.