DSC PC5401 Installation Instructions

The PC5401 Data Interface Module can be used to quickly and easily communicate
with PowerSeries™ panels through a standard RS-232 serial connection. (See the
PC5401 Developer's Guide for more information on communicating with the PC5401
module) at www.dsc.com/support/installation manuals.

Specifications

Module Current Draw: 35 mA

Terminal Connections

KEYBUS - The 4-wire KEYBUS connection is used by the panel to communicate
with the module. Connect the RED, BLK, YEL and GRN terminals to the KEYBUS
terminals on a PowerSeries™ panel.
DB9 – Requires a "straight-through" RS-232 cable. Only the RX, TX and GND
connections are used. Note: cable should not exceed 50 ft at 9600 BAUD (consult
RS-232 Signaling Standard for more information)

To Connect Module to a Control Panel

This module can be installed in any of the following enclosures: PC4003C,
PC5003C, HS-CAB1000, HS-CAB3000, HS-CAB4000.
1. Connect module to the KEYBUS (with the panel powered down).
2. Select desired BAUD using JP1-3 (default is 9600 BAUD, see Table 1).
2. Connect an RS-232 cable to the application.
3. Power up the system.
Figure 1
To Panel
Notes:
• The PC5401 is designed to be installed by SERVICE PERSONS only.
• These instructions shall be used in conjunction with the applicable
Installation Instructions of the used PowerSeries™ alarm controller.
Installation Instructions
JP1
JP2
JP3
RED BLK YEL GRN
RS-232
To Application
PC54O1
Data Interface Module
Version 1.O