Keypad Functions; Introduction; Master Code; 2Nd Master Code - DSC PC1550 Installation Manual

Keypad Functions

Introduction

The PC1500RK remote keypad provides complete information and
control of the PC1550 control panel. The control panel can be fully
programmed from the PC1500RK keypad. The 6 zone lights provide
alarm and status indication for the alarm circuits. Each zone can be
programmed to be a burglary zone or a fire zone.

Master Code

This code is used to arm and disarm the panel, reset the bells after
an alarm, program up to 5 additional codes using the [
command, and to enter other user functions using the [
command. The panel default program allows the user to change the
Master Code. The installer can program the panel so that the user
cannot change the Master Code. The default Master Code is
"1234". See [13] 2nd System Option Code.

2nd Master Code

A second Master Code can also be programmed. This code can be
changed by the installer only, and is useful where there are multiple
panels in a complex. The 2nd Master Code may be used as a
"Master Key". The default 2nd Master Code is blank.

Installer's Programming Code

The default Installer's Programming Code is "1500". Using this
*
code and the [ ][8] command, the installer can gain access to the
system to enter panel program information. This code can be
changed by the installer.

Arming

Before arming the panel, close all protected doors and windows
and stop movement in areas covered by motion detectors. If the
"Trouble" light is on, check for the type of trouble ([
correct the fault condition. If the "Bypass" light is on, make sure that
bypassed zones are bypassed intentionally, ([
light is OFF, one or more zones are open. The system can only be
armed when the "Ready" light is ON. To arm, enter a 4 digit access
code. As each digit is entered, the keypad sounder will beep. When
the correct access code has been entered the "Armed" light will
come ON and the keypad will beep 6 times. If the access code has
been entered incorrectly, the keypad will sound one long tone.
Press the [#] key and enter the access code again.
Once the panel has been armed, exit through the designated entry/
exit door before the exit delay time expires. At the end of the exit
delay, all lights on the keypad will go out except the "Armed" light.
If the Show Bypassed Status While Armed function has been
enabled (section [31], option [4]), the "Bypass" light will be ON if a
zone has been bypassed.
See [17] System Times for instructions on changing the Exit Delay
time.

Auto-Bypass/Home-Away Arming

Interior zones can be programmed as "Home-Away" zones (section
[11]). This means that when a correct access code is entered, and
you do not exit the premises, the system will, at the end of the exit
delay time, arm with interior zones automatically bypassed. The
"Bypass" light will come ON. This is a convenience feature for users
who wish to remain at home with the system armed.
To reactivate the interior zones that have been automatically bypassed,
* ][1]. The "Bypass" light will go out. If the bypassed zones were
press [
programmed as Home-Away with delay, the "Bypass" light will go out
after the delay. This command is a quick method of fully arming the
system before going to bed and is useful for users who have a keypad
outside areas protected by the interior zones.

Arming Without Entry Delay

To eliminate Entry Delay, arm the system using [
code]. An exit may be made as in normal arming. The system will
arm as described in Auto-Bypass / Home-Away arming whether an
exit is made or not. The "Armed" light will flash to indicate that the
system is armed without an entry delay.

Disarming

Enter the premises through the designated entry-exit door. The
keypad sounder will be on as a reminder to disarm the system. Go
to the keypad and enter a valid access code. If an error is made
entering the code, press [#] and enter the correct code. The
"Armed" light will go out and the sounder will stop. A correct access
* ][5]
code must be entered before the entry delay expires or the panel
* ][6]
will go into alarm. To change the entry delay time see section [17]
System Times.
If an alarm occurred while the panel was armed, upon disarming the
"Memory" light and the zone light(s) of the zone(s) that caused the
alarm will flash for two minutes. Pressing [#] will stop the flashing,
extinguish the zone light(s) and return the panel to the ready mode.
The "Memory" light will stay on steadily to indicate that an alarm did
occur during the last armed period. To view the zone(s) that caused
the alarm, see Alarm Memory Display [
Zone Bypassing
[ * * * * * ]+[1]
A bypassed zone will not be armed and will not sound an alarm.
Use zone bypassing when access is needed to part of a protected
area or if damage to contacts or wiring cannot be repaired
immediately. The panel can be armed with one or more zones
bypassed even if the zone(s) are open. The "Ready" light will be ON
and the "Bypass" light will be ON if a zone is bypassed. A fire zone
cannot be bypassed.
Zone bypasses are automatically cancelled when the panel is
* ][2]) and
disarmed.
To Bypass Zones:
* ][1]). If the "Ready"
Enter [
Enter [zone number to be bypassed]; the zone light will come ON
to indicate that the zone is bypassed. To remove a bypass, enter the
zone number and the zone light will go OFF. Continue entering the
zone numbers of the zones you want bypassed. Press [#] to return
to Ready.
To Recall Bypassed Zones:
Enter [
This command will recall the last zone or group of zones that were
bypassed. This feature is useful if the same group of zones is
bypassed regularly.
Bypass Disable:
The installer can program the panel to prevent the user from being
able to bypass certain zones. Lights for these zones will not come
ON in response to the bypass command. See Zone Bypass Mask
(section [16]).
Trouble Conditions
[ * * * * * ]+[2]
The PC1550 continuously monitors a number of trouble conditions.
If one of these conditions occurs, the keypad "Trouble" light will
come ON and the buzzer will sound two short beeps every 10
seconds. To silence the buzzer, press [#]. The buzzer will stop but
the "Trouble" light will remain ON until the trouble condition is
cleared.
To view the trouble condition, press [
1. Low Battery. If the battery voltage is low, the battery is
2. AC Failure. On loss of AC power, the "Trouble" light will come ON
* ][9][access
* ][1] - the "Bypass" light will start flashing.
* ][1][9]
disconnected or the battery fuse is blown, a trouble will be
displayed and can be reported.
immediately, but the keypad buzzer will not sound. The keypad
buzzer will sound if AC power remains off and the battery
*
][3].
* ][2].
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