Quick Arm; No Entry Entry" Arming - DSC Power8 PC5005 User Manual

Section 5: Customizing Your System
This section describes how to customize your system to your needs. Refer to this section for
detailed instructions on: programming access codes, setting the time and date, and adjust-
ing the keypad sounders and lights.
Programming
The master code (code 40) can be used to program system options, arm and disarm the sys-
Access Codes tem and program other access codes. You can program up to 32 additional access codes
(01 through 32). You can change or program access codes at both PC55XXZ and LCD key-
pads. Other access codes, such as system supervisory and duress codes, are available. Con-
tact your installer for more information.
NOTE: To program duress codes, contact your installer. It is the installer's duty to
program unique numerical combinations for duress codes.
LCD5500Z Keypads
1. Press to enter the function list.
2. Use the keys to scroll to "Press (*) for <> Access Codes".
3. Press . The keypad will display "(*) to Edit User Code 01P".
4. Scroll to the code you want to program using the
beside the code number (e.g., [01P]), that code has already been programmed. If there
is no "P", then no code is programmed for that access code number. If an access code
already exists for the code number you select, it will be replaced by the new code.
5. To select a code for editing, press
6. Enter the new [code]. All codes must be four digits unless otherwise indicated by your
installer. Enter digits 0 through 9 only. Once the code has been entered, the keypad will
beep 3 times. NOTE: Do not use the factory default or obvious codes such as [1111] or
[1234]. The keypad will display "(*) to Edit User Code 01P".
7. To exit access code programming, press
8. Record your new codes on the 'System Information' page (p.25) in this booklet.
PC55XXZ and LCD5501Z Keypads
1. Press [Master Code]. The Program indicator flashes.
2. Enter the two-digit number of the access code you want to program (01-32 for access
codes, 40 for master code). If an access code already exists for the code number you
have selected, it will be replaced by the new code.
3. Enter the new [code]. Access codes must be four digits unless otherwise indicated by
your installer. Enter digits 0 through 9 only. NOTE: Do not use the factory default or
obvious codes such as [1111] or [1234].
4. To exit access code programming, press
5. Record your new codes on the "System Information" page in this booklet.
Erasing a code:
1. Press [Master Code]
2. Enter the number of the code you want to erase [01 to 32]. The Master code cannot be
erased.
3. To erase the code, press
4. To exit access code programming, press
20
keys. If there is a letter "P"
. The keypad will display "Enter New Code < >".
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Re-activate bypassed zones
To fully arm the system when it has been armed in Stay mode:
1. Press at any keypad. The interior zones are now armed.
NOTE:
When you have re-activated the interior zones, you will not be able to enter
areas protected by motion detectors, or open doors and windows. To access these
areas, you must enter your [access code] and disarm the system.
Stay Button
You may also be able to quickly Stay arm your system using the "Stay" function button on
your keypad. If your installer has programmed this button, press and hold it for two seconds
to arm in Stay mode.

Quick Arm

Your installer will tell you if the Quick Arm method has been enabled on your system. Using
this method, you can quickly arm your system without having to enter an access code.
To quick arm:
1. Check that the system is ready to be armed (Ready light is ON)
2. Press .
• The keypad sounds fast beeps.
• The Armed light turns ON.
• LCD5500Z keypads display "Exit Delay in Progress".
• The exit delay begins and the keypad beeps once every second until the end of
the exit delay.
3. Exit the premises through the entry/exit door. The system will be armed in Away mode. If
you do not exit the premises, the system will be armed in Stay mode. This mode also
applies to individual partitions.
NOTE:
Pressing will only arm the system. To disarm, you must enter a valid
[access code]. See "Disarming Your Security System" on page 11.
NOTE:
For Away, Stay or Quick Arming, you may restart the exit delay routine if an
Entry/Exit zone is opened, restored, then reopened once again. This restart routine
can occur one time only. This can be done on separate partitions.
"No Entry
If you want to arm the system, and no one else will be entering, you can remove the entry
Delay" delay from zones that normally have one.
Arming An entry through any zone will then create an instant alarm.
1. Check that your system is ready to be armed (Ready light is ON)
2. Press , then your [access code].
• The Armed light flashes as a reminder that the system is armed and has no entry
delay.
• The keypad sounds fast beeps.
• LCD5500Z keypads display "Exit Delay in Progress".
3. The system is now armed in Stay mode.
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