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DSC Maxsys PC4164 Installation Manual

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PC4164 v2.1 • Installation Manual
WARNING: This manual contains information on limitations
regarding product use and function and information on the
limitations as to liability of the manufacturer. The entire
manual should be carefully read.

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  • Page 1 PC4164 v2.1 • Installation Manual WARNING: This manual contains information on limitations regarding product use and function and information on the limitations as to liability of the manufacturer. The entire manual should be carefully read.
  • Page 2 FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Digital Security Controls Ltd. could void your authority to use this equipment. This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, in strict accor- dance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1: Introduction 1.1 Before You Begin ..................... 3 1.2 How to Use This Manual................4 1.3 PC4164 Specifications..................5 1.4 Wireless Devices ....................5 2: Getting Started 2.1 Unpack the PC4164 ..................6 2.2 Install the Antennas..................6 2.3 Find a Mounting Location for the PC4164...........
  • Page 4 WARNING Smoke detectors that are a part of this system may not properly Please Read Care- alert occupants of a fire for a number of reasons, some of fully which follow. The smoke detectors may have been improperly installed or positioned. Smoke may not be able to reach the N o te t o I n s t al le r s smoke detectors, such as when the fire is in a chimney, walls or This warning contains vital information.

  • Page 5: 1: Introduction

    Section 1: Introduction The PC4164 is a wireless signal receiver for use with Maxsys PC4010 and PC4020 v3.x panels. The PC4164 receives signals from WLS9XX wireless devices. New features of the PC4164 v2.1: • Up to eight PC4164 v2.1 receivers can be enrolled on PC4020 v3.2 panels: If you are installing a PC4020 v3.2 system, you can enroll up to eight PC4164 wireless receivers.

  • Page 6: How To Use This Manual

    I n t r o d u c t i o n 1.2 How to Use This Manual To install and set up the PC4164 and wireless devices, follow these steps: 1. Enroll and temporarily mount the PC4164 module (see Section 2) 2.

  • Page 7: Pc4164 Specifications

    I n t r o d u c t i o n 1.3 PC4164 Specifications • Up to eight PC4164 receivers may be installed per PC4020 v3.2 system; one PC4164 receiver may be installed per PC4010/PC4020 v3.1 and v3.0 system •...

  • Page 8: 2: Getting Started

    Section 2: Getting Started This section describes how to set up and enroll the PC4164 module. 2.1 Unpack the PC4164 Check that the following parts are in your PC4164 package: • PC4164 PCB • PC4164 plastic cabinet • 2 antennas 2.2 Install the Antennas Attach both antennas to the terminals marked ANT1 and ANT2, (not GND1 and GND2).

  • Page 9: Connecting The Pc4164

    G e t t i n g S t a r t e d 2.4 Connecting the PC4164 The PC4164 is connected to the control panel via the Combus. CAUTION: Remove all power from the panel while connecting modules to the Combus. Wire the PC4164 to the Combus of the PC4010/PC4020 according to dia- gram 1: Diagram 1...

  • Page 10: Enroll The Pc4164

    G e t t i n g S t a r t e d 2.5 Enroll the PC4164 You must enroll one PC4164 module with the PC4010/4020 panel, before you can install and program the WLS9XX devices. If you are installing a PC4020 v3.2, you can enroll up to eight PC4164 wire- less receivers.

  • Page 11: 3: Enroll & Program Wireless Devices

    Section 3: Enroll & Program Wireless Devices This section describes how to enroll and program: • wireless devices using zones (WLS904, WLS905, WLS906, WLS907, WLS908, WLS912, WLS914, and WLS915) • wireless keys (WLS909) • handheld keypads (WLS910). For more information on these devices, read the instruction sheet included with each device.

  • Page 12: Enroll And Program Wireless Keys (Wls909)

    E n r o l l & P r o g r a m W i r e l e s s D e v i c e s 5. Record the serial number and zone number in the programming work- sheets in the back of this manual.
  • Page 13 E n r o l l & P r o g r a m W i r e l e s s D e v i c e s Step 2: Program the WLS909 Function Buttons WLS909 wireless keys have four programmable function buttons. When you press and hold a button for two seconds, the programmed function will be executed.

  • Page 14: Enroll And Program Handheld Keypads (Wls910)

    E n r o l l & P r o g r a m W i r e l e s s D e v i c e s 3.4 Enroll and Program Handheld Keypads (WLS910) For the handheld keypads to work on the system, you need to enroll them. You may also want to program the function keys.
  • Page 15 E n r o l l & P r o g r a m W i r e l e s s D e v i c e s Step 2: Program WLS910 Handheld Keypad Function Keys Number keys [1], [2], [3] and [4] can be used as function keys on the WLS910 handheld keypad.

  • Page 16: 4: Testing & Mounting Devices

    Section 4: Testing & Mounting Devices You should test each device you have enrolled to ensure good signal strength between the devices and the PC4164. Follow the instructions in this section to test wireless devices which use zones, wireless keys and handheld keypads.

  • Page 17: Test Wls908, Wls909 And Wls910 Reception

    T e s t i n g & M o u n t i n g D e v i c e s 7. Read the test results: Placement LCD Keypad Display Keypad Buzzer/ Bells Good Good 1 Beep/squawk Fair Fair 2 Beeps/squawks 3 Beeps/squawks...

  • Page 18: Mount The Pc4164 And Wireless Devices

    T e s t i n g & M o u n t i n g D e v i c e s locations with good or fair placement results for the PC4164 and the zone devices, and there is acceptable range between the PC4164 and the WLS908, WLS909 and WLS910 devices.

  • Page 19: 5: Deleting & Replacing Devices

    Section 5: Deleting & Replacing Devices and Modules If a device is not working, or you need to change the setup of the system, you may need to replace or delete wireless devices. Follow the appropriate procedure in this section. 5.1 Replacing Devices Wireless devices are divided into the following classes: Class...

  • Page 20: Deleting Devices

    D e l e t i n g & R e p l a c i n g D e v i c e s a n d M o d u l e s 5.2 Deleting Devices This section describes how to delete any of the enrolled wireless devices from the PC4164, and from the system.

  • Page 21: 6: Additional Programming Notes

    Section 6: Additional Programming Notes 6.1 Device Supervision When supervision of a wireless device on a zone is turned ON, the panel will show a trouble if a wireless zone stops working or is removed from the system. When supervision is turned OFF, the panel will not show a trouble. NOTE: For UL listed systems, supervision must be enabled.

  • Page 22: Trouble Conditions

    A d d i t i o n a l P r o g r a m m i n g N o t e s 6.2 Trouble Conditions The PC4010/4020 always watches for possible trouble conditions. If a trou- ble condition occurs, the LCD keypad “Trouble”...
  • Page 23 A d d i t i o n a l P r o g r a m m i n g N o t e s Enable RF Jam Detect Trouble The RF Jam Detect trouble condition will be generated and logged when the PC4164 module detects an attempt to block RF signals.

  • Page 24: 7: Troubleshooting

    Section 7: Troubleshooting 1. When I enter [0013] PC4164 options, the keypad gives me a long beep. You cannot enter ESNs unless a PC4164 wireless receiver is enrolled. See section 2 for instructions on enrolling the PC4164 module. 2. I have entered the ESN for the device but when I violate the device, the zone does not show open on the keypad.

  • Page 25: 8: Programming Worksheets

    Section 8: Programming Worksheets [001300]Enroll Device (see section 3.2 on page 9) Default = 000000 1. Enter the device serial number: 6-digit entry is required; for 5-digit serial numbers, enter [0], then the number (See section 3.1 on page 9.) 2.
  • Page 26 P r o g r a m m i n g W o r k s h e e t s WLS909 Wireless Key Options (see section 3.3 on page 10) [001300]Enroll Device Default = 000000. Wireless Wireless Serial Number Serial Number Key No.
  • Page 27 P r o g r a m m i n g W o r k s h e e t s WLS910 Handheld Keypad Options (see section 3.4 on page 12) [001300]Enroll Device Default = 000000. Handheld Partition Button Button Button Button Serial Number...
  • Page 28 P r o g r a m m i n g W o r k s h e e t s Device Supervision (see section 6.1 on page 19) [001306] Device Supervision Default = ON NOTE: Turn OFF supervision for zones assigned to Panic Pendants (WLS908).

  • Page 29: Appendix A: Guidelines For Locating Smoke Detectors

    Appendix A: Guidelines for Locating Smoke Detectors Experience has shown that all hostile fires in family living units generate smoke to a greater or lesser extent. Experiments using typical fires in family living units indicate that detectable quantities of smoke precede detectable levels of heat in most cases.

  • Page 30: Index

    Index Removing Adding Handheld keypads devices device enrolling Replace handheld keypad testing devices wireless key RF jamming detection Antenna Jamming detection Serial numbers Batteries erasing Low battery replacing Slot number devices testing handheld keypad panic pendant type wireless key Buttons Smoke detector programming placement...

  • Page 31: Limited Warranty

    I n st a l le r ’ s L o c k o u t • damage incurred in shipping or handling; Any products returned to DSC which have the Installer’s Lockout • damage caused by disaster such as fire, flood, wind, earthquake option enabled and exhibit no other problems will be subject to a or lightning;...
  • Page 32 ©1999 Digital Security Controls Ltd. Toronto, Canada www.dscgrp.com Printed in Canada 29004884 R001...

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