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PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 v4.7 I n s ta l l a t i o n G u i d e WARNING: This manual contains information on limitations regarding product use and function and information on the limitations as to liability the manufacturer. The entire manual should be carefully read.
Ta b l e o f C o n t e n ts Guidelines for Locating Smoke Detectors and CO Detectors ....... ii Section 1 Installation &...
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Smoke alarms should be installed outside of each sleeping area and on each level of the home. DSC recommends that additional smoke alarms beyond those required for minimum protection be installed. Additional areas that should be protected include: the basement;...
Section 1 Installation & Wiring This Installation Guide provides the basic installation, wiring and programming information required to program the PowerSeries PC1616, PC1832 and PC1864 control panels. This Product is in Conformity with EMC Directive 2004/108/EC based on results using harmonized standards in accordance with article 10(5), R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC based on Following Annex III of the directive and LVD directive 2006/...
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IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: 7 AHr 12VDC/ 7 Ah Battery 1.This equipment, Alarm Controller PC1616/1832/1864/etc. 1.This equipment, Alarm Controller PC1616/1832/1864/etc. shall be installed and used within an environment that provides shall be installed and used within an environment that provides the pollution degree max 2 and overvoltages category II the pollution degree max 2 and overvoltages category II NON HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS, indoor only.
Section 1 Installation & Wiring 1.1 Keybus Wiring The 4-wire KEYBUS (red, black, yellow and green) is the communication connection between the control panel and all modules. The 4 KEY- BUS terminals of all modules must be connected to the 4 KEYBUS terminals of the main control panel. The following rules must be followed when wiring the Keybus: •...
Break the wire run to provide supervision of connections. The power supervision relay has to be powered from the last detector in the loop. SEOL RESISTOR When installing wireless CO detectors, use only DSC models ZONE (5600 ohm) INPUT WS4913 and WS8913. DSC wireless receivers models...
Program Section [701] Opt [7] to ON, if 14AH or 24AH battery is used. NOTE: Replace batteries every 3-5 years, If two batteries are required to meet the standby time, use DSC Enclosure Model Power UC1. Battery capacity will deteriorate with age and number of charge/ discharge cycles.
PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 Section 2 User Commands Any system keypad can be used to program or perform any keypad command. LED keypads use status and zone indicator lights to represent alarm functions and status. The LCD keypad displays the description and status indicator lights represent alarm functions and status. This section describes basic keypad commands.
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Section 2 User Commands [][2] Trouble Display Refer to Appendix B – Troubleshooting Guide, for troubleshooting assistance and a detailed description of all trouble conditions. Press [8] in the trouble menu on any new PowerSeries keypad to enter the time and date programming menu. This option will be available if a Loss of Clock trouble is present on the system.
PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 [][6] User Functions Press [][6] followed by the Master Code, then press the number corresponding to the following functions. Program Time and Date: Enter the time and date using the following format [HH:MM] [MM/DD/YY]. Program the time using military standard (e.g., 8:00 pm = 20:00 hours).
Chapter 3 Programming Chapter 3 Programming This chapter provides the information necessary to program all the features required for a basic system, as well as common applications. 3.1 Template Programming Selecting [][8] [Installer Code] [899] displays the current 5-digit template programming code. Refer to Appendix C - Template Programming for a detailed description of available templates and corresponding 5-digit codes.
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PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 3.3.1 Programming Toggle Options Enter the 3-digit programming section number: • The Armed light turn OFF and Keypad Type Option ON Option OFF • The Ready light turns ON Zone Light Zone Light • The keypad indicates the ON or OFF status of the toggle...
Chapter 4 Programming Descriptions Chapter 4 Programming Descriptions The following is a brief description of the features and options available in the Power PC1616/1832/1864 control panel. Please refer to the keypad installation sheet for function key programming. Global Stay Arming If enabled by the installer, when this function key is pressed the panel will prompt the user for an access code.
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[009] to [011] PGM Outputs The PC1616 and PC1832 have two on-board PGM outputs (PGM1 and PGM2). The PC1864 has four on-board PGM outputs (PGM1 to PGM4). The panel has the capacity for up to 14 PGM outputs (8 additional low-current PGM outputs with PC5208 module, 4 additional high-current PGM outputs with a PC5204 module).
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Chapter 4 Programming Descriptions [10] Latched System Event (Strobe): Output will activate when a selected condition occurs on any selected partition. Note output can be programmed to follow timer [11] System Tamper: Output will activate when any tamper condition is present [12] TLM and Alarm: Output will activate if a telephone line trouble is present and then an alarm occurs [13]...
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PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 [013] First System Option Code Option Description ON: zones require normally-closed loops. OFF: zones require End-Of-Line resistors, as determined by option [2]. ON: zones require double End-Of-Line resistors. OFF: zones require single End-Of-Line resistors. ON: keypads will display all trouble conditions while armed. OFF: keypads will only display fire trouble when armed. This option must be OFF if LCD5500 v2.x (or older) keypads are used on the system.
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Chapter 4 Programming Descriptions [016] Fourth System Option Code Option Description ON: the system supervises the AC input and displays a trouble if a failure is detected. OFF: AC Input is not supervised. ON: the trouble light will flash when an AC trouble is detected. OFF: the trouble light turns on, does not flash. ON: the keypad blanks (no indicator lights) if a key is not pressed for 30 seconds.
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PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 [019] Seventh System Option Code Option Description For Future Use For Future Use ON: when disarming, the keypad will display only the first alarm to occur during the last arming period. OFF: when disarming, the keypad will display all zones that were in alarm during the last arming period...
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Chapter 4 Programming Descriptions ON: the user cannot switch from Away Arm mode to Stay Arm mode using the function keys. OFF: the user can switch arming modes. ON: the system disconnects a listen in/two-way session if a new event occurs. OFF: the system does NOT disconnect.
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PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 [165] Maximum Dialing Attempts Program the Maximum Dialing Attempts before the panel will generate a Failure to Communicate (FTC) trouble condition. Valid entries are . For UL Listed installations, 5 attempts is required. [001] to [005] [166] Post Dial Wait for Handshake Program the maximum time the panel will wait, after dialing, for a valid handshake from the central station.
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Chapter 4 Programming Descriptions [190] No Activity Arming Pre-Alert Duration Program the amount of time, in minutes, for the No Activity Arming Pre-Alert Duration. The keypads will emit a steady tone, warning the user that the system is about to arm. The user can either violate a zone or press any key to abort the arming sequence. Valid entries are [000] to [255]. [191] to [198] No Activity Arm Timer Program the amount of time, in minutes, for the No Activity Arm Timer ([191] for Partition 1, [192] for Partition 2, etc.).
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• Module Supervisory • Fire Zones Bypassed (Zones 1-64) • Ground Fault (PC5700) • Fire Supervisory (Wireless/AML Zones 1-32) • TLM Trouble (PC1616/PC1832/PC1864, PC5700 Line 1-2) • AC Trouble (PC1616/PC1832/PC1864, PC520X) • FTC Trouble [350] Communicator Format Program the 2-digit number for the desired Communicator Format for the First Phone Number and the Second Phone Number. When dialing the Third Phone Number, the system will use the Communicator Format programmed for Phone Number 1.
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Chapter 4 Programming Descriptions Delinquency Transmission Delay: Number of hours (Activity Delinquency) or days (Arming Delinquency) the panel will delay before transmit- ting the event to the central station. Valid entries: [001] to [255]. Time, in minutes, after an alarm has occurred that the system will report a Communication Cancel reporting Communication Cancel Window: event if the system is disarmed.
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PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 : the keypad will display the message ‘Communications Cancelled’ (programmable LCD) or ‘CC’ (fixed-message LCD) upon successful transmission of the Communication Cancelled reporting event. : the keypad will not display these messages. : the system dials the Call Waiting Cancel String on the first attempt to dial the central station.
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Chapter 4 Programming Descriptions [406] Number of Rings to Answer On Program the number of consecutive rings that panel must detect to answer for downloading. Valid entries are [000] to [010]. [499] PC-Link Communications Enter the following command to initiate downloading via PC-Link: [499] [Installer Code] [499]. Plugging in the PC-Link connector will automatically initiate the connection if DLS is initiated before connecting the PC-Link Header.
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PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 PGM Output Option [32] Option Description For Future Use [1]-[7] : the PGM is activated for the duration programmed in PGM Output Timer. : the PGM is activated when an Opening After Alarm occurs, and will be deactivated when a valid access code is entered.
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Chapter 4 Programming Descriptions [702] Second International Option Code Option Description : the communicator uses a 33/67 make/break ratio when pulse dialing. : the system uses a 40/60 make/break ratio. : the system dials regardless of the presence of a dial tone after the first attempt. : the system dials only if a dial tone is detected.
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PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 [903] View Module Supervision The keypad will display the modules detected by the system by turning on the associated zone light (LED keypads), flashing the numbers (fixed-message LCD keypads), or displaying the modules detected in plain language (programmable LCD keypads). Refer to the chart...
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Chapter 4 Programming Descriptions [001]-[064] Label Programming, Zone 1-64 (PK5500/RFK5500/WT5500 only) Zone and other labels in these sections can be customized. Default labels are in English and do not change when an alternate language is selected. Labels can be programmed locally or downloaded/uploaded using DLS and Connect 24 interactive software. To program a zone label: Press To Enter/Display...
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PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 Words Table Item # Text Item # Text Item # Text Item # Text Item # Text Item # Text Aborted Control Garage Motion Shop Date Side Access Daughter’s Glass North Siren Active Degrees Goodbye Sliding Activity...
Chapter 5 Programming Worksheets Chapter 5 Programming Worksheets 5.1 Index to Programming Worksheets Programming Option Page Programming Option Page [348] Test Transmission Reporting Codes ..........44 [000] Keypad Enrollment ...............30 [349] PC5700 Maintenance Reporting Codes ...........44 [001]-[004] Zone Definitions..............30 [350] Communicator Format Options ............44 [005] System Times ................31 [351]-[358] Alarm/Restore Communicator Call Directions.......44 [006] Installer Code ................31...
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PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 Programming Worksheets Shaded programming sections indicate minimum programming requirements. Keypad Partition /Slot and Function Key Programming [000] Keypad Enrollment This must be done at each keypad requiring programming. [0] Slot address (For the partition, 0-8; for the slot, 1-8). For example, to enroll a keypad in partition 3, slot 1, enter (31).
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[009] PGM1 and PGM2 Output Programming (Main Panel) Program PGM Option Attributes in sections [501] - [514]. Program PGM partitions in sections [551] - [564]. PC1616 and PC1832 have 2 on-board PGMs (PGM 1 and 2). PC1864 has 4 on-board PGMs (PGM 1-4). Default...
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Chapter 5 Programming Worksheets [013] First System Options Normally Closed Loops End-of-Line Resistors Double End-of-Line Resistors Single End-of-Line Resistors Panel shows all Troubles when armed Panel shows only Fire Troubles when armed ...
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PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 [017] Fifth System Options WLS Key Does Not use Access Codes WLS Key Uses Access Codes RF Jam Log after 5 Minutes RF Jam Log after 30 Seconds Audible RF Jam Trouble Beeps ...
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Chapter 5 Programming Worksheets [021] Eighth System Options Access Code Entry Blocked During Entry Delay Access Code Entry Not Blocked During Entry Delay For Future Use For Future Use For Future Use ...
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PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 [101]-[164] Zone Attributes Zone Attribute Defaults (Y = Option ON; N = Option OFF) Attribute: Audible Steady Chime Bypass Force* Swing Tx. Delay Wireless Zn Cross Zn Silent Pulsed Zone Type: 00 Null Zone 01 Delay 1...
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Chapter 5 Programming Worksheets Attribute: Zone Attributes 10-13 For Future Use NC Loops SEOL DEOL Config. Config. Config. 20 24hr Freeze 21 24hr Latching Tamper 22 Momentary Keyswitch 23 Maintained Keyswitch 25 Interior Delay 26 24hr Non-alarm 29 Auto Verified Fire 30 Fire Supervisory 31 Day Zone 32 Instant Stay/Away...
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Partition 8 is enabled Disabled For the PC1864 and PC1832, the default setting is partition 1, zones 1-16 ON. For the PC1616, the default setting is par- tition 1, zones 1-6 ON. Partition 1 Zone Assignment Partition 2 Zone Assignment...
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Chapter 5 Programming Worksheets Account Codes Enter a 6-digit account number for the system account code. SIA will use this account code for all eight partitions. Only SIA supports 6-digit account codes. If the last two digits of the account code are FF, the panel will only use the first four digits. Section [FFFFFF] [310] System Account Code...
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PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 [347] Miscellaneous Maintenance Reporting Codes [348] Test Transmission Reporting Codes Telephone Number 1 FTC Restore Walk Test End _________ _________ _________ _________ Telephone Number 2 FTC Restore Walk Begin _________ _________ _________ _________ Event Buffer 75% Full Since Last Upload...
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Chapter 5 Programming Worksheets [367]-[374] Opening/Closing Communicator Call Directions Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Options 6,7,8 Section Partition 1st Telephone 2nd Telephone Not Used Not Used Alt Comm Future Use Number (Def OFF) Number (Def OFF) (Def OFF) (Def OFF) (Def OFF)
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PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 [380] First Communicator Options Communications Enabled Communications Disabled Restorals on Bell Time-out Restorals Follow Zones Pulse Dialing DTMF Dialing Switch to Pulse Dialing on 5th Attempt DTMF Dial For All Attempts ...
PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 Module Programming [801] PC5400 Printer Module Programming Refer to the PC5400 Installation Manual for installation and programming instructions. [802] PC59xx VOX Module Programming Refer to the PC59xx Installation Manual for installation and programming instructions. [804] Wireless Expansion Programming Refer to the RF5132/RFK55xx/TR5164 Installation Manual for programming locations and instructions.
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Chapter 5 Programming Worksheets For the Record Customer ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone ______________________________________________ Installation Date: ___________________________________________ Installer’s Code: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Module Name Description Location _____________________________________________________________________________________________ PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 Main Panel ________________________________ ____________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________ ____________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________ ____________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________ ____________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________...
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PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 Zone Programming Summary Zone programming can be found in sections [001] - [004], [101] - [164], [020], [202] - [265]. Use this area to record a summary of your zone pro- gramming. System Zone System Zone Zone Label...
Special Opening Opening (disarming) using one of the following methods: keyswitch, E(4)AA-000 OP-00 maintenance code, DLS software, wireless key [345]-[346] Battery Trouble/Rest. PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 battery is low/battery restored MA/R E(3)A2-000/ YT-00/YR-00 R(3)A2-000 [345]-[346] AC Line Trouble/Rest. AC power to control panel is disconnected or interrupted/AC power...
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Appendix A: Reporting Codes Automatic Dialer SIA Auto Section # Reporting Code Code Sent When... Contact ID Direction* Rep Codes** Codes [345]-[346] TLM Failure/Restore Telephone line monitoring trouble/Telephone line restored MA/R E(3)51-000/ LT-01/LR-01 R(3)51-000 [345]-[346] Gen System Trouble/Rest. “Service Required” trouble (view troubles using [*][2])/trouble restored MA/R E(3)AA-000/ YX-00/YZ-00...
PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 Appendix B: Troubleshooting Guide Testing: • Power up system • Program options as required (See Programming Section) • Violate, then restore zones • Verify correct Reporting Codes are sent to the Central Station Troubleshooting: LCD Programmable-Message Keypad •...
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Appendix B: Troubleshooting Guide Trouble Cause Troubleshooting Trouble [1] Service Required Press [1] to determine specific trouble [1] Low Battery Main panel battery less than 11.1VDC NOTE: If battery is new allow 1 Hr. for battery to charge. • Verify voltage measured across AC terminals is 16-18 VAC. NOTE: This trouble condition will not Replace transformer if required.
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PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 Trouble Cause Troubleshooting Trouble [2] AC Failure No AC at panel AC input Verify voltage measured across AC terminals is 16-18VAC. Replace terminals transformer if required. Trouble [3] Telephone Line Trouble Phone Line Voltage at TIP, RING on •...
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Appendix B: Troubleshooting Guide Trouble Cause Troubleshooting Trouble [5] Zone Fault (Cont.) One or more wireless devices have not • If the trouble occurs immediately, a conflict with a hard wired checked in within the programmed time zone exists: • The zone being used is already assigned to a PC5108 zone expander •...
PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 Appendix C: Template Programming Template programming allows quick programming of the minimum functions required for basic operation. The below tables are used to determine the desired template to be used ( for information on performing template programming see Section 4 – Pro- gramming Descriptions).
Appendix D: Communicator Format Options Appendix D: Communicator Format Options This section requires two 2-digit entries to set the communications • If an event’s reporting code is programmed as [00] or [FF], the format that is to be used for each phone number (1 per phone number). panel will not attempt to call central station.
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PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 Telephone Line Monitoring (TLM) the panel receives the handshake, it will emit an alarm tone over the telephone line for 20 seconds. If several alarms occur at the same When the TLM Enable option is selected, the panel will supervise the...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE PERSONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE PERSONS WARNING: When using equipment connected to the telephone network, there are basic safety instructions that should always be followed. Refer to the Safety Instructions provided with this product; save them for future reference. Instruct the end-user regarding the safety precautions that shall be observed when operating this equipment.
If the laws of such a jurisdiction apply to any claim by or against DSC, the limitations and disclaimers Every fire is different in the amount of smoke produced and the rate of burning. Smoke detectors cannot contained here shall be to the greatest extent permitted by law.
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SOFTWARE PRODUCT is an upgrade, any transfer must also include all prior versions of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT. (f) Termination - Without prejudice to any other rights, DSC may terminate this EULA if You fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this EULA. In such event, You must destroy all copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT and all of its component parts.
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