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PC4020/PC4020CF v3.5 • Installation Manual DLS2002 or higher 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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WARNING Please Read Carefully Limited Warranty N o te t o I nstalle rs This warning contains vital information. As the only individual in contact with system users, it is your respon- Digital Security Controls warrants the original purchaser that for a period of twelve months from the date of sibility to bring each item in this warning to the attention of the users of this system.
Ta ble of Contents Section 1: Introduction Special Codes ................26 Out Of The Box ................1 Guard Code ................26 Specifications and Features ............1 Access Code Options ..............26 7.10 Access Levels ................27 Section 2: Installation and Wiring Planning the System ..............
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Section 20: Fire System Operation ASCII Characters This equipment, Alarm Controller PC4020 shall be installed and used within an Ensure the batteries are connected with correct polarity [Red to (+), Black to (-)]. environment that provides the pollution degree max 2 and overvoltages category Failure to comply with this may result in battery rupture and/or Fire Hazard.
• Up to 32 card access-controlled doors Please verify that the following components are included in the • PC4820 dual card reader modules (up to 16) PC4020 package. • System Printer/DVACS* output using • 1 PC4050C or PC4001C cabinet • DataLink** •...
2.1 Planning the System 2.3 Wire Routing for Power and Non-Power Limited The speed and efficiency of installing a Maxsys system will be All wiring entry points are designated by the arrows. All circuits greatly enhanced by planning the installation. As a minimum, the...
I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d W i r i n g *PGM1/PGM2 (Standard Output) = 50mA max. Modules can be home run, connected in a daisy chain or T-tapped anywhere on the Combus. NOTE: PGM1/PGM2 (Addressable Loop) = 170mA max.
• Four wire runs at 1000'/305m each • Six wire runs at 666'/203m each Single End of Line (EOL) • Eight wire runs at 500'/152m each All Single EOL zones have a 5600 resistor • 10 wire runs at 400'/122m each etc… across them.
I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d W i r i n g is lost, the relay de-energizes, the contacts open and a zone trou- grammed for AML operation. If only one loop is used, then all 128 ble is initiated.
Addressable Loop Response Time Addressable Loop Wiring The overall system response time for devices on the AML loop AML devices can be home- run, connected in a daisy depends on how many devices are on each loop. chain, or T-tapped. Wire the The response times below include three factors: AML loop according to the •...
I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d W i r i n g 2.12 Bell Output Wiring (BELL and BELL Only earth ground the main panel and the first module connected to the telephone line. These terminals are used for powering bells, sirens or other devices requiring Tighten nut to break paint and make...
On the 24Hr chart, the battery capacity required is 14Ah. 2.15 Lithium Batteries The PC4020 circuit board includes a lithium battery (please see the wiring diagram on page ii.) This battery is not replaceable. There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
Press [#] to return to the previous menus and to exit the installer programming mode. The PC4020 is programmed via a menu system. Use the arrow keys (<>) to scroll through different menu options and press the The arrow keys (<>) will appear in the top right-hand corner of [*] key to select the menu option displayed.
C = 3, up to F = 6). Once the digit is entered, the control panel will automatically return to the decimal programming mode. For example, to enter data ‘ABCD’ on a PC4020 you would enter: [*], [1], [*], [2], [*], [3], [*], [4] 3.5 Programming Toggle Options...
S e c t i o n 4 : M o d u l e E n r o l l m e n t 4.1 Enrolling Keypads and Modules When enrolling zone expanders (PC4108A, PC4116 and PC4164), the panel will display ’PC41XX Module’. It does not ask what type Once the wiring of all keypads and modules is complete, they of expander is being enrolled.
Enter the new zone number. Any zone from first program the PGM terminal you have selected for the loop. zone 001 to 128 on the PC4020 can be used as a AML zone. Perform the following: 4. The zone definition and attributes must also be programmed 1.
S e c t i o n 5 : P a r t i t i o n s a n d Z o n e s 5.1 Zone Supervision [*][6] Any Cd (N) ......see section 7.9 on page 26 Exit Delay Aud (N) ......
1. The panel will prompt ’From Which Partition’. Scroll to the To program the zone, enter the reference number indicated above. partition you want to copy programming from. Press [*]. Press [*] to select the zone. The three programming items are 2.
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P a r t i t i o n s a n d Z o n e s tion is armed in the Stay mode (interior zones bypassed), this zone NOTE: Waterflow zones always require single EOL resistors regardless of any other programming. Refer to the wiring diagram will operate as a delay zone.
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If the zone has been bypassed using the [*][1] menu, the pre-alert all partitions. When the zone is restored the panel will again count will not be triggered and the zone will not go into alarm when it is the AC TX Delay Time before restoring the trouble and transmit- violated.
P a r t i t i o n s a n d Z o n e s the Door Chime feature for a partition, enter [*][4] at a key- • Once the '>' key is pressed the keypad will display "Press * to pad.
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Bypass Grp Area Ref#:[0100XX07] Group Labels Ref#: [0100XX0700] where XX is the partition 01-08 This area will allow individual labels for bypass groups 1-8. Please see section 5.4 on 'Programming System Labels' Group Assignment Ref#: [0100XX0701YY] where XX is the partition 01-08 and YY is the group# 01-08 This area will allow you to view the custom bypass groups.
S e c t i o n 6 : K e y p a d O p e r a t i o n 6.1 Partition Keypads Global Keypad Options A partition keypad is a keypad that can access one partition. You Global keypads can be programmed to operate according to the can assign a keypad to a partition when you enroll it (see 4.1 following options.
6.4 Keypad Time-out To disable the [F], [A] or [P] keys on a global keypad, enter the reference number. Scroll to the correct options and press [ ] to Ref #: [00020302] toggle each option ON or OFF. Both global and partition keypads can be ’loaned’ to other parti- tions on the system.
PGM Output programmed as Command Output option feature. This feature must be enabled in order for the function key #1-8 (see 11.3 ”Programmable Output Options’). Once this key is to operate (see PC4020 Instruction Manual, Section 3.2 ’Quick Exit’).
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pressed, the user may need to enter a valid access code if the • Exit from the current menu Cmd.Out X Rq Cd option is enabled for the command output. When a user presses this key when the partition is in alarm the Silence Trouble (21)* panel will: Pressing this key silences trouble beeps for the partition.
S e c t i o n 7 : I n s t a l l e r a n d A c c e s s C o d e s NOTE: Security codes should be changed from their default settings Grand Master Code to ensure the security of the system.
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Program A New Code To program partition access for the new access code, perform the following: To program the new access code, perform the following: 1. From the Program Code menu, use the right arrow (>) key to 1. From the Program Code menu, use the arrow keys to scroll to scroll to the following display: the first message: ’Select (0) Program Code’.
I n s t a l l e r a n d A c c e s s C o d e s Tenant Code Access Code User Options Default Settings* 4. Press [8] or [*]. GM 2M SM 5. Enter up to 4 digits for the tenant code. 6.
Select (1) < > 7.8 Guard Code Ref #: [000004] Erase Data The Guard code can only be changed in this section and cannot be 4. Press [1] or [*]. All data pertaining to the access code, except altered by the user. the access code name, will be erased.
• Bypas Req Code - If enabled, the user will be required to enter an access code in order to bypass a zone on this partition (default=Yes). • AutoArm Req Cd - If enabled, the user must enter an access code during the auto-arm pre-alert period in order to cancel automatic arming.
S e c t i o n 8 : A r m i n g a n d D i s a r m i n g 8.1 Arming and Disarming Options Postpone Arm Ref #: [0100XX01] where XX = Partition 01-08 Ref #: [00020305] The following arming and disarming options are programmed by If the Postpone Arm time is programmed, the user will not be able...
NOTE: Only use with Access Codes, no other disarm method will support this feature. This feature should not be used with hand-held wireless keypads 8.5 Dual Users For Disarming If the partition toggle for 'Dual Usr Dis' (section 5.0) is set to YES, a second access code is required for disarming.
S e c t i o n 9 : E n t r y a n d E x i t D e l a y Upon arming, the panel will begin the Exit Delay. If the ’Exit Delay Aud’ option is enabled, the keypad will beep every second until the exit delay expires (see 9.2 ”Entry and Exit Delay Options’).
S e c t i o n 1 0 : S y s t e m P r o g r a m m i n g 10.1 AC/DC Power Options Program the date on which daylight savings time will begin. The month, day and week are required (where MM = 01-12;...
FAIL TO ARM 10.6 Tampers Ref #: [000100] Ref #: [000200] This message will appear on every keypad on a partition when a The following system toggle options determine how the panel valid code is entered but the partition is not ready to arm. The mes- will interpret zone tamper conditions.
The test transmission reporting codes must also be programmed Valid entries are from 001 to 255 seconds. The default setting is in order for this feature to function (see 12.7 ”Reporting Codes’). 006 seconds. 10.9 Transmission Delay 4164 Low Bat Dly When transmission delays are programmed, the panel will delay Ref #: [00040210] reporting the related event for the number of seconds pro-...
11.3 Programmable Output Options The output will activate when a telephone line trouble is present Available options for outputs on the PC4020 as well as the PC4204/ and an alarm occurs on any of the selected partitions. PC4204CX/4216 output modules are listed below. Some options...
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P r o g r a m m a b l e O u t p u t s Failure To Communicate (15) Zone Tamper Follow (30) The output will activate when a Failure to Communicate trouble is This output will indicate when a zone goes into a tamper alarm. present.
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000 to 255 seconds. The available pulse times are listed AC Status (57) below: The output will be active when AC is present on the PC4020 as Kissoff Pulse (00) well as all enrolled modules (PC4204/PC4204CX, PC4820, Any output programmed for ’Kissoff’ can be active from 000 to PC4702, PC4850*, Alternate Communicator*).
Ground Start (01) Any output programmed for ’Ground Start’ can be active from 000 to 255 seconds. The default setting is 000 seconds. NOTE: The panel will wait until the end of the Ground Start before dialing. This feature must not be used on UL listed systems. Chime Pulse (02) Any output programmed for ’Chime Pulse’...
S e c t i o n 1 2 : C o m m u n i c a t i o n s P r o g r a m m i n g All options concerning communications can be programmed in the following sections, including telephone numbers, reporting codes, account numbers, communicator toggle options and miscellaneous communicator options.
C o m m u n i c a t i o n s P r o g r a m m i n g force armed during auto-arming. If disabled, no partial clos- • Busy Tone Det.: If enabled, when a busy tone is detected for ing reporting code will be sent (default=Yes).
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cator formats available. The default format is 20 BPS 2300Hz SIA FSK Handshake. SIA is a specialized format that will communicate information quickly using Frequency Shift Keying (FSK) rather than pulses. 10 BPS 1400/2300Hz Handshake Formats The SIA format will automatically generate the type of signal •...
NOTE: Do not use this format with 1300 Hz ID. UL has only verified compatibility of the PC4020 with the Silent Knight model 9000, Ademco model 685, Linear model 3060 and Radionics model D6500.
S e c t i o n 1 3 : D o w n l o a d i n g NOTE: DLS2002 or higher is required. Downloading is not to be enabled on UL/ULC Listed systems. 13.1 Downloading Options call and then is called again within a programmed time, the panel will answer the second call on the first ring.
S e c t i o n 1 4 : E v e n t S c h e d u l i n g Event scheduling allows for a variety of timed events to occur on specific dates and at specific times. Openings and closings can be sup- pressed during high traffic times, outputs may be programmed to follow date schedules and partitions may be auto-armed and auto-dis- armed at specific times.
Partition Toggle 3. The keypad display will read ’Select Toggle Partition X’. Use the arrow (< >) keys to scroll through each partition and press For the partitions that are to have the openings or closings sup- the [*] key to toggle them on (Y) or off (N). This will activate pressed, toggle the option to [Y] the smoke test at the programmed time for only the selected NOTE: Regardless of opening suppression, when a partition is dis-...
S e c t i o n 1 5 : L I N K S C o m m u n i c a t i o n s 15.1 LINKS1000 (Cellular Communications) • All Others: If enabled, the LINKS2150 will report all other events to the central station.
S e c t i o n 1 6 : D i a g n o s t i c s a n d Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g 16.1 General Diagnostics Once this selection has been made, the keypad will read ’Confirm Default Press *’.
A lock trouble occurs when the lock power output is overloaded or the lock power fuse has failed. Bell CCT Trouble The bell circuit is open (PC4020 or PC4702). 4820 Aux Trouble The PC4820’s Auxiliary (AUX) supply is overloaded.
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T-Link Communica- When the T-Link module cannot communicate with the tions Fault PC4020 on the PC-Link connection. Seismic Trouble When zone types of this kind have failed a seismic test this trouble will be displayed (see section 11 - PGM Output types).
12V, 7Ah sealed lead-acid rechargeable battery LCD4521 - Fire Keypad with Function Keys • One - PC4020 Main Control Module which includes: LCD keypad with red lens and five function keys: • 16 zones programmable for Fire or Burglary •...
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• One – Power transformer – 16 V , 40 VA • LINKS2150 – Long-range transmitter • LINKS2150/2450 – Long-Range Radio communicator PS4350 – External Battery Charger * Residential use only. • PC4055C beige cabinet - 15.0” x 15.0” x 6.9” ** Burglary only.
S e c t i o n 1 8 : F i r e Z o n e Ty p e s This section explains all Fire zones that can be programmed on the PC4020 and all zone expansion modules. Fire zone programming is the same as burglary zone programming.
• 4-wire smoke detectors powered from the SAUX+ output on the timer. This timer will not restart when any subsequent Waterflow PC4020 main board zones go into alarm. Once the timer has expired and the initiating • 4-wire smoke detectors powered from the AUX output through a...
Delayed Fire, Standard Fire or Auto-Verify Fire types. Power for the 4-wire smoke detectors may be derived from the switched auxiliary (SAUX+) output on the PC4020 main panel. The devices may also be powered from the PC4204/ PC4204CXCF AUX output routed through one of the relay’s NC...
To silence from other partition keypads or a global els providing up to eight alarm notification appliances. The keypad requires that the keypad be loaned to the fire partition. PC4702BP panels are connected to the main PC4020 panel via...
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Fire Configuration 2 (Recommended) • Assign ALL fire zones to ALL active partitions in the system. Do not program fire zones as ‘silent’. • PC4702 Bell zones automatically respond to any fire zone in the system and can be assigned to any partition. •...
The output pulse time is default set at five seconds. For instruc- 20.2 Automatic Signal Silence (Bell Cut-Off) tions on output programming, see your PC4020 Installation Man- Ref #: [000200] Fire Timeout (default Y) ual, Section 11 “Programmable Outputs.”...
• “Bell Zone Trouble”: This message will appear if a short or TLM Troubles open fault is detected on the PC4020 bell zone or any PC4702 output. If the PC4701 detects a TLM trouble on telephone line 1 or 2, the •...
For instructions on bypassing zones, please see “Zone Bypassing” • Waterflow Zone Alarm: If the waterflow delay is enabled, in the PC4020 Instruction Manual. the bell squawk will occur AFTER the programmed delay NOTE: NOTE: The PC4701 Waterflow and 2-Wire Smoke zones period.
(open) condition. The 2- NOTE: The PC4020 EGND terminal must not be connected to the wire Trouble Restoral reporting code will be sent when the condi- Combus ground. Connecting earth ground to the Combus ground will tion has restored.
*NOTE: Residential use only. 20.18Upload/Download Considerations The PC4020 system is capable of being uploaded or downloaded over the public switched telephone network, or on site using the PC-Link. Prior to the final verification of system operation, uploading/downloading may be performed as required.
S e c t i o n 2 1 : L i s t i n g R e q u i r e m e n t s 21.1 UL Listed Commercial Burglary and Residential duplicate protection armed by each partition. Access to this protected area, without causing an alarm, will require that all Burglary Installations partitions be disarmed.
If the system is to report to a monitoring station, the information listed below must be programmed. Instructions for programming can be found in the PC4020 Installation Manual, Section 12 “Communications Programming.” • Phone Number 1: The number of the monitoring station.
Appendix A: Wiring Diagrams A.1 PC4020 Household Burglary/Commercial Burglary/Access Control / PC4020CF Commercial Burglary & Fire WARNING High Voltage. Disconnect AC power and telephone lines prior to servicing. Incorrect connections may result in improper operation. Inspect wiring and ensure connections are correct before applying power.
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A.2 PC4701 Wiring Diagram (Waterflow and 2-Wire Smoke) * Refer to your PC4020CF Installation Manual (#29007011) or PC4010CF Installation Manual (#29003233 or 29003234) for a list of compatible 2-wire smoke detectors. A.3 PC4020CF Communications Connections (LINKS1000, PC4701, LINKS2150, LINKS2450)* *NOTE: For residential use only.
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A.4 PC4702BP Wiring Diagram A.5 Battery Lead and AC Power Lead Routing for UL Listed Commercial Fire Systems All wiring entry points are designated by the arrows. All circuits are classified UL installation power limited except for the battery leads which are not power limited.
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L i s t i n g R e q u i r e m e n t s A.6 Sensor Reset for 4-Wire Smoke Detectors SAUX Connection PC4204/PC4204CXCF Connection A.7 PGM Connections A.8 AMS-220 Addressable Smoke Detector Connection NOTE: Maximum of 128 devices (for software version 3.3 and higher)
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NOTE: This notice is to be framed and mounted adjacent to the control unit or the keypad at the main entrance. Fire Alarm Operating Instructions Normal Stand-by No audible or visual indicators. Fire Alarm Pulsing audible alarm, the following message will be displayed on the keypad: First Fire Alarm ...
Appendix B: Reporting Codes Notes on Contact ID [000401], scroll to option). At the receiver, the transmission The following is a list of Contact ID reporting codes. The first would look similar to this example: digit (in parentheses) will automatically be sent by the control. N Ri01 / BA 001 The last two digits are programmed to indicate specific informa-...
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(5) 76 DG-222 [00040315] Partition Opening partition disarmed (partition number indicated) (4) AA OG-PPP [00040316] Battery Trouble/Rest. PC4020 battery is low (3) A2 YT-000/YR-000 [00040316] AC Line Trouble/Rest. AC power to control panel is disconnected or inter- (3) A1 AT-000/AR-000 rupted [00040316] Panel Bell Trouble/Rest.
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Dialer Contact SIA Auto Rep Ref. # Reporting Code Code Sent When... Direction* Codes** [00040316] Closing Delinquency programmed number of days for delinquency has (4) 54 CD-000 expired without partition being armed [00040316] Walk Test Enabled walk test mode entered (6) A7 TS-000 [00040316]...
Appendix C: Zone Reporting Codes For notes on Contact ID and SIA reporting codes, see Appendix A. Zone Definition Contact ID Auto Rep Codes* SIA Auto Rep Codes* * Zone Zone Zone Zone Alm/Rest. Zone Zone Alm/Rest. T roub/T am Fault/Rest.
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I n d e x parameters 44 enrollment 13 Supervision AC Delays 65 Disarm Delay 33 tampers 13 bell circuit 36 transmission 65 Downloading 49, 68 Music input 26 telephone line 37 AC Trouble 65 DTMF 44 zone 15 Access Code Dual Users For Disarming 34 Swinger Shutdown 37 Outputs...
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REN of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label. Incidence of Harm If this equipment PC4020 causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice is not practi- cal, the Telephone Company will notify the customer as soon as possible.
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