DSC PC1500; PC1550 Instruction Manual

About Your Security System

Your DSC security equipment has been designed to give the greatest
possible flexibility and convenience. Read this manual carefully and have
your installer instruct you on system operation and on which features have
been implemented in your system. All users of this system should be
equally instructed in its use. Fill out the System Information page and store
this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Fire Detection
This equipment is capable of monitoring fire detection devices such as
smoke detectors and providing a warning if a fire condition is detected.
Good fire detection depends on having adequate number of detectors
placed in appropriate locations. This equipment should be installed in
accordance with applicable standards and codes. Carefully review the
Family Escape Planning guidelines in this manual.
NOTE: Your installer must enable the fire detection portion of this
equipment before it becomes functional.
Testing
To insure that your system continues to functions as intended, it is
important that you test your system weekly. See the testing procedure
elsewhere in this manual. If your system does not function properly, call
your installing company for service.

General System Operation

Your security system is made up of a DSC PC1500 or PC1550 control
panel, one or more PC1500RK keypads and various sensors and detectors.
The control panel will be mounted out of the way in a utility closet or in a
basement. The metal cabinet contains the system electronics, fuses and
stand-by battery. There is normally no reason for anyone but the installer or
serviceman to have access to the control panel. The PC1500RK keypads
have an audible indicator (buzzer), a group of zone and system status
lights and command entry keys. The keypad is used to send commands to
the system and to display the current system status. The security station(s)
will be mounted in a convenient location inside the protected premises
close to the entry/exit door(s).
The security system has several zones of area protection and each of these
zones will have one or more sensors connected to it (motion detectors,
glassbreak detectors, door contacts, etc.). When a sensor is in alarm, the
zone of alarm will be indicated on the PC1500RK (zone lights 1 through 6).
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A security system cannot prevent emergencies. It is only intended
to alert you and, if included, a monitoring 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. Your security
system should be installed and serviced by qualified security
professionals who should instruct you on the level of protection that
has been provided and on system operations.
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