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- Page 1 WARNING: 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. PC1808 v4.2 User Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents About Your Security System ......... . . 1 Fire Detection . -
Page 3: About Your Security System
General System Operation Your security system is made up of a DSC control panel, one or more keypads and various sensors and detectors. The control panel will be mounted out of the way in a utility closet or in a basement. -
Page 4: Powerseries System Keypads
PowerSeries System Keypads PK5508/PK5516/RFK5508/RFK5516 PC1555RKZ Status Lights Number Zone Lights PK5500/PK5501/RFK5500/RFK5501 Emergency Keys Stay Away Chime Reset Quick Exit LED5511 LCD5511 Display System Lights Number... -
Page 5: Keypad Display Symbols
Keypad Display Symbols PK5501/RFK5501 LCD5501 Fixed Message LCD5501 ICON PK5508/5516/RFK5508/5516 LCD5511 LED5511 Clock Digits 1, 2 – These two 7 segment clock digits indicate the hour digits when the local clock is active, and identify the zone when the OPEN or ALARM icons are active. These two dig- its scroll one zone per second from the lowest zone number to the highest when scrolling through zones. -
Page 6: Pk5500/Rfk5500 Language Selection
IMPORTANT NOTICE A security system cannot prevent emergencies. It is only intended to alert you and – if included – your central station of an emergency situation. Security systems are generally very reliable but they may not work under all conditions and they are not a substitute for prudent security practices or life and property insurance. -
Page 7: Stay Arming (Partially Turning On / Part Setting)
Disarming Error If your code is invalid, the system will not disarm and a 2-second error tone will sound. If this hap- pens, press and try again. Stay Arming (Partially Turning On / Part Setting) Ask your alarm company if this function is available on your system. Stay arming will bypass the interior protection (i.e. -
Page 8: Intrusion (Burglary) Alarm Continuous Siren
Intrusion (Burglary) Alarm Continuous Siren f you are unsure of the source of the alarm approach with caution! If the alarm was accidental, enter your Access Code to silence the alarm. Call your central sta- tion to avoid a dispatch. Fire Alarm Pulsed Siren Follow your emergency evacuation plan immediately! If the fire alarm was accidental (i.e. - Page 9 Bypassing Zones with a PK5508/PK5516/PK5501/RFK5508/RFK5516/RFK5501 Start with disarming the system 1. Press , then your [access code] (if required). 2. Enter the two-digit number of the zone(s) to be bypassed (01-32). On PK5508/PK5516/ RFK5508/RFK5516 keypads, the zone light will turn on to indicate that the zone is bypassed.
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Page 10: Trouble Conditions
Trouble Conditions When a trouble condition is detected, the Trouble ( ) or System indicator will turn on, and the key- pad will beep every 10 seconds. Press the key to silence the beeps. Press to view the trouble condition. The Trouble ( ) or System indicator will flash. The corresponding trouble will be represented by numbers 1-8. -
Page 11: Access Code Programming
Access Code Programming In addition to the Master Access Code, you can program up to 47 additional User Access codes. Press , plus your Master Access Code. The Program or System indicator will begin to flash, and the Armed ( ) indicator will turn on. Enter the 2-digit number to be programmed (i.e. -
Page 12: Bell Squawk Attribute
Bell Squawk Attribute This attribute is used to determine whether an access code should generate an arming/disarming Bell Squawk upon entry of the code for Away arming. The Wireless Keys with access codes associated with them may generate Arming/Disarming Bell squawks. If desired, this option may be used with codes that are manually entered. - Page 13 [3] Auto-arm Time The system can be programmed to arm at a programmed time each day, per partition. Upon entry of this section, enter 4 digits for the 24-hour Auto-arm time for each day of the week. At the selected auto-arm time, the keypad buzzers will sound for a programmed amount of time (programmable by the installer only) to warn that an auto-arm is in progress.
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Page 14: Changing Brightness/Contrast
Changing Brightness/Contrast PK5500/RFK5500 keypads When this option is selected, the keypad will allow you to scroll through 10 different brightness/con- trast levels. 1. Press [Master code]. 2. Use the keys to scroll to either Brightness Control or Contrast Control. 3. Press to select the setting you want to adjust. -
Page 15: Pk5500 Global Status Screen
PK5500 Global Status Screen When the keypad is loaned to global mode (pressing and holding the key), you will see a Global Partition Status screen. This shows basic status for up to 8 partitions, depending on the configuration of your system. The screen looks similar to the example shown below. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 A R ! N - - - - Each partition is identified by a number. -
Page 16: Access Codes
Access Codes PC1808 Master Code [40] : _________________________ Access Code Code Access Code Code Access Code Code Access Code Code Sensor / Zone Information Sensor Protected Area Sensor Type Sensor Protected Area Sensor Type... -
Page 17: Testing Your System
Testing Your System NOTE: If you are going to perform a System Test, call your Monitoring Station to inform them when you begin and also when you end the test. Testing Your Keypad Sounder and Siren The System Test provides several system tests, and a two-second check of the keypad sounder and bell or siren. -
Page 18: Guidelines For Locating Smoke Detectors
Guidelines for Locating Smoke Detectors Research has shown that all hostile fires in homes generate smoke to a greater or lesser extent. Experiments with typical fires in homes indicate that detectable quantities of smoke precede detectable levels of heat in most cases. For these reasons, smoke alarms should be installed out- side of each sleeping area and on each storey of the home. -
Page 19: Household Fire Safety Audit
Household Fire Safety Audit Read this section carefully for important information about fire safety. Most fires occur in the home. To minimize this danger, we recommend that a household fire safety audit be conducted and a fire escape plan be developed. 1. -
Page 20: Warning Please Read Carefully
The smoke detectors may have been improperly installed or positioned. Smoke may 2 9 0 0 7 3 3 7 R0 0 1 ©2007 Digital Security Controls Printed in Canada Toronto, Canada • www.dsc.com...