When An Alarm Sounds; Fire Alarm; Intrusion Alarm; Function Keys - DSC PowerSeries PC1404 User Manual

When An Alarm Sounds

Fire Alarm

If your system has been installed with fire detectors and the alarm sounds in a pulsing mode, follow
your emergency evacuation plan immediately (see "Fire Escape Planning" on page 22).

Intrusion Alarm

If a continuous Bell or Siren sounds, indicating an intrusion alarm, the alarm may be silenced by
entering your access code. If the alarm was unintentional, call local authorities immediately to avoid
an unnecessary response.
You can determine the source of the alarm by following the instructions in "Disarming the System"
on page 6. Once the source of the alarm has been corrected, the panel can be restored to its original
Armed state.
NOTE: A fire alarm has priority over a burglary type alarm.
When Alarm Sounds
The system can generate 3 different alarm sounds:
• Temporal/Pulsed Siren = Fire Alarm
• 4 beeps, 5-second pause, 4 beeps = Carbon Monoxide alarm
• Continuous Siren = Intrusion/Burglary Alarm
NOTE: The priority of signals is fire alarm, carbon monoxide alarm then burglary alarm.
Fire Alarm Pulsed Siren
Follow your emergency evacuation plan immediately!
If the fire alarm was accidental (burned toast, bathroom steam, etc.), enter your access code to
silence the alarm. Call your alarm receiving center to avoid a dispatch.
Carbon Monoxide Alarm (to be activated by your installer)
Activation of your CO alarm indicates the presence of carbon monoxide (CO), which can be fatal.
During an alarm, the red LED on the CO detector flashes rapidly and buzzer sounds with a repeating
cadence of: 4 quick beeps, 5-second pause, 4 quick beeps. If an alarm sounds:
1. Press the button on the CO detector to silence the alarm.
2. Call emergency services or your fire department.
3. Immediately move outdoors or to an open door/window.
WARNING: Carefully review your Carbon Monoxide Installation/User Guide to determine the
necessary actions required to ensure your safety and ensure that the equipment is operating
correctly. Incorporate the steps outlined in the guide into your evacuation plan.
Intrusion (Burglary) Alarm Continuous Siren
If you are unsure of the source of the alarm, proceed with caution! If the alarm was accidental,
enter your access code to silence the alarm.

Function Keys

The PK55XX keypads have five function keys—marked Stay, Away, Chime, Reset and Exit.
Corresponding function keys on the PC1555RKZ are number keys 1 to 5 respectively. The LED5511
and LCD5511 keypads have four function keys—marked Stay, Away, Chime and Aux. The
PC1404RKZ keypad has four function keys, programmed by your installer. These keys allow single-
button activation of the most commonly used features. If these keys have been enabled by your
installer, you can execute the programmed function by pressing and holding the corresponding key
for two seconds. For more information regarding the operation of the function keys, talk to your
alarm system installer.

Programming Access Codes

Programming Codes from an LED Keypad:
The Master Code
If the installer has programmed the Master Code as not user changeable, it will only be accessible
through the installer's section.
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