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PC255O
Version 1.3

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION MANUAL PC255O Version 1.3...
  • Page 2 NOTICE: The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user's satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Specifications ____________________________________________________________ 1 Features ___________________________________________________________________ 2 Installation ________________________________________________________________ 3 Bench Testing ______________________________________________________________ 3 Mounting Panel _____________________________________________________________ 3 Hook-up Procedure __________________________________________________________ 3 Terminal Connections ________________________________________________________ 4 Guidelines for Smoke Detector Location ___________________________ 6 Keypad Functions _______________________________________________________ 7 Introduction ________________________________________________________________ 7 Master Code ________________________________________________________________ 7 2nd Master Code ____________________________________________________________ 7...
  • Page 4 Page [05] Alarm Reporting Codes Zones 1 to 8 _____________________________________ 14 [06] Restoral Reporting Codes Zones 1 to 8 ___________________________________ 14 [07] Reporting Codes for Closing (Arming) with Access Codes 1 to 8 ____________ 15 [08] Reporting Codes for Closing (Arming) with Access Codes 9 to 16 ___________ 15 [09] Reporting Codes for Opening (Disarming) with Access Codes 1 to 8 ________ 15 [10] Reporting Codes for Opening (Disarming) with Access Codes 9 to 16 _______ 15 [11] Reporting Codes for Priority Alarms and Restorals _________________________ 15...

  • Page 5: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Control Panel Specifications Remote Keypad Specifications (PC2550RK) 13 zones including: • 8 fully programmable supervised zones (EOL resistors) • Four wire (QUAD) hook-up and up to 3 keypads per system • Supervised fire zone • Built-in piezoelectric buzzer • 1 auxiliary normally open zone •...

  • Page 6: Features

    FEATURES Keypad Programming Advanced Features The PC2550 comes with a default program so it is operational The PC2550 has many advanced features. Features which with a minimum of programming. It is completely provide the security system design flexibility and selling programmable from the keypad.

  • Page 7: Installation

    “call holding” feature because the cause a short. tone generated may interfere with the communicator Note: The PC2550 will not start up if “AC” is off and operation. the battery is low. When the transformer is plugged in there should be lights Connect bell or siren to “BELL [+]”...

  • Page 8: Terminal Connections

    Use a 16.5 VAC transformer with a minimum 40 VA rating to “AUX” (positive) terminal and the “PGM OUT” (switched supply AC power to the PC2550. The transformer should not negative) terminal on the main board. be connected to an outlet that is controlled by a switch. If AC failure occurs it is displayed as a trouble on the keypad (see “Keypad Functions [ ][2] Trouble Conditions”).
  • Page 9 Red wire telephone company post. Brown wire Outgoing line to Note: The PC2550 will not start up if “AC” is off and house telephone(s) the battery is low. Grey wire Testing The System Note: For proper operation there must be no other telephone equipment connected between the control See Installer’s test - [ ] [6] [Master Code] [0] (page 9), or...

  • Page 10: Guidelines For Smoke Detector Location

    GUIDELINES FOR SMOKE DETECTOR LOCATION 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 11: Keypad Functions

    A default Master Security Code “1234” is programmed into If a correct security code is entered, and you do not exit the the PC2550 at the factory. The Master Security Code is used premises, the system will, at the end of the Exit delay time,...

  • Page 12: Trouble Display

    The PC2550 continuously monitors a number of possible trouble conditions. If one of these conditions occurs, the 8 Loss of Internal Time... When the PC2550 is powered up keypad “Trouble” indicator will light and the audible or reset, the internal time of day clock needs to be set to the indication will sound (two short beeps every 10 seconds).

  • Page 13: Switched Auxiliary Supply Control

    Switched Auxiliary Supply Control Master Code is forgotten and the panel is left armed, use the 2nd Master Code to disarm the system. If the 2nd [ ]+[Hold Down 4] Master Code is not programmed then the entire To interrupt the switched auxiliary power supply press [ ] programming can be reset to factory default by using the then hold down [4] for the desired interrupt time.

  • Page 14: Installer's Test

    [ ]+[6]+[MASTER CODE]+[2] while in the “User’s Functions Command” section. When The PC2550 can be programmed to arm at the same time enabled the keypad buzzer will beep quickly 5 times each each day. Programming item [2] sets this time and the time any zone defined as a delay or instant circuit opens or feature must be enabled as shown in item [5] (see “Auto-...

  • Page 15: Utility Output Command

    Auxiliary keypad zone. If a reporting attempt is Entering [ ], [9] before the arming code, arms the panel made to an alarm receiver and it is successful the PC2550 without any entry delay on the delay zones and bypasses will acknowledge the transmission with a short series of zones that are defined as “Home-Away”.

  • Page 16: Downloading

    DOWNLOADING The PC2550 supports the DSC “downloading” package. See Downloading and Answering Machine the downloading manual for details on specific capabilities. The PC2550 software provides a means to handle There are several sections pertaining to the downloading downloading when an answering machine is also connected feature which must be programmed.

  • Page 17: Programming Guide

    [#] to record them in memory and to go on to program the next section. and [91]. To begin programming the PC2550, enter [ ] [8] [2550] Binary Data Display while the panel is disarmed. Installer’s Programming can only Zone lights 1 through 4 are used to display the binary be done while the panel is disarmed and not in alarm.

  • Page 18: 1St Account Code

    [02] 1st Account Code are used by the communicator when there has been an alarm on zones 1 to 8. Listed below are several The 1st account code is always transmitted to the 1st phone programming examples and the resulting transmission using number to identify the alarm customer.

  • Page 19: Reporting Codes For Closing (Arming) With Access Codes 1 To 8

    [10] Reporting Codes for Opening [07] Reporting Codes for Closing (Disarming) with Access Codes 9 to 16 (Arming) with Access Codes 1 to 8 See section [09] for further information. The reporting codes in sections [07] to [10] are used to If the opening after alarm code is programmed, that code identify “Openings and Closings”...

  • Page 20: Reporting Codes For Maintenance Restorals

    The reporting codes are programmed in the following order. system should be disarmed. If the panel is disarmed before the entry time expires, no alarm will be generated. • Battery Trouble The default times for this type of zone are a 30 second entry •...

  • Page 21: 1St System Option Code

    [8] = Day Zone is a variation of a 24 hour circuit. It operates [5] Zone Loop Options as a type [5] zone by ringing the bell or siren at night and On = Normally Closed Zones. the keypad buzzer during the day (2 beeps every 10 All zones are wired as normally closed circuits with seconds;...

  • Page 22: 3Rd System Option Code

    [7] Telephone Line Monitor Disabled / Enabled Bypassed zones will not be identified when the system is armed; only the Partial Closing Code and the Closing On = Telephone Line Monitor Disabled. Access Code will be transmitted. The TLM function will be shut off and telephone line troubles will not be indicated by the system.

  • Page 23: 4Th System Option Code

    [5] Home-Away with Delay Options [18] 4th System Option Code On = Home-Away with Delay. [1] Quick Exit Enable/ Disable All zones programmed as Home-Away will have an Entry On = Quick Exit Enabled. Delay if a Delay Zone is activated while the system is With the system armed in the Home-Away mode, users armed.

  • Page 24: Zones 1 To 8 Bypass Mask

    * Off = Keypad [P]anic Audible Buzzer. detectors require a fast response zone in order to operate. When a [P] key alarm is generated, the keypad sounder The zones to which these types of detectors are connected will beep 3 times to acknowledge the alarm. should be programmed as fast response zones.

  • Page 25: System Clock Times

    This section sets the type of format which will be sent to format is normally used. The following guidelines have been each of the two telephone numbers programmed in sections provided to help in configuring the PC2550 for Radionics [01] and [03]. Enter one HEX digit (i.e. when entering HEX format.

  • Page 26: Programmable Input And Output Options

    The zero in the 2nd digit of the reporting code tells the When option [4] is selected, a high input (+12 V) will force PC2550 not to send an extended round. the panel to pick up the phone line and await communications from downloading.

  • Page 27: 33] [34] Split Arming

    Communicator dialed. The output will stay switched until the panel has When the PC2550 is set up for “split arming” and both hung up. This could be used to switch the panel to a Group A and Group B systems are reporting to the same backup set of phone lines.

  • Page 28: Communicator Call Direction Options

    * Off = Answering Machine Over-ride Disabled. RESET” together. The system will only answer incoming calls after the 3. Power PC2550 up. number of rings programmed with Zone Lights 1 through 4. 4. Wait for 10 seconds then remove shorting jumper.

  • Page 29: 5Th System Option Code

    Smoke detectors on the Fire Zone are powered from the transmission of all codes unsuccessfully transmitted during the phone line fault. SW AUX terminal. When the [ ][4] Command is entered, power will be removed from the smoke detectors to allow them to be reset.

  • Page 30: Links 1000 Preamble For Downloading Phone Number

    The Exit Delay will then Entering [91] when in the Installer’s Programming mode will begin. disable the Installer’s Lockout feature. Note: Panels returned to DSC with the Installer’s Lockout feature enabled and no other apparent problems will be subject to an additional service charge.

  • Page 31: Programming Work Sheets

    PROGRAMMING WORK SHEETS PC2550 Version 1.3 Note: In sections [01] through [13], do not enter any data in sections that are not used. [01] 1st Phone Number Page 13 • Be sure to enter [#] to end number • Enter [0] for digit “0” in phone number...
  • Page 32 PC2550 Version 1.3 [09] Reporting Codes for Opening (Disarming) with Access Codes 1 to 8 Page 15 Access Code 1 Access Code 5 Access Code 2 Access Code 6 Access Code 3 Access Code 7 Access Code 4 Access Code 8...
  • Page 33 PC2550 Version 1.3 [14] Zone Definitions for Zones 1 to 8 Page 16 Note: When defining zones, ASSIGN DELAY ZONES FIRST to zones 1, 2, 3..then assign the other types to the remaining zones in any order desired. Default 1st Digit...
  • Page 34 PC2550 Version 1.3 [18] 4th System Option Code Page 19 Default Zone Light On Zone Light Off Zone Light 1 ...... Quick exit enabled Quick exit disabled Zone Light 2 ...... Bell pulses always Bell pulses upon fire only Zone Light 3 ...... Show bypassed zones/armed Bypass display normal Zone Light 4 ......
  • Page 35 PC2550 Version 1.3 [23] System Clock Times Page 21 Default Enter 4 digits from 0 to 9. 9 9 9 9 Automatic Arming Time of Day 9 9 9 9 For Future Use Do not enter [ ] or [#].
  • Page 36 PC2550 Version 1.3 [30] Programmable Input and Output Options Page 22 Default Auxiliary Input Zone Enter 1, 2, 3 or 4 for options below 1, 2, 3 or 4 are the (Normally open, momentary [1] Silent 24 hour input only valid entries closure to “Aux +”)
  • Page 37 PC2550 Version 1.3 [33] Access Code Group A Assignment Page 23 Default Note: If zone light is on that access code is assigned Zone Light 1 to Group A. Zone Light 2 Access codes 9 through 16 are permanently assigned Zone Light 3 to Group A.
  • Page 38 PC2550 Version 1.3 [46] Downloading Computer Telephone Number Page 24 Enter [0] for digit '0' in the phone number. This telephone number is used by the panel to call the downloading computer at the downloading computer's request for access or during a user initiated call up.
  • Page 39 PC2550 Version 1.3 [49] Answering Machine Over-ride Timer Page 25 Default 0 6 0 Valid entries are: 001 to 249 (in seconds). [50] System Test Code and TLM Restoral Code Page 25 System Test Code  Entering a valid reporting code will enable these features.
  • Page 40 PC2550 Version 1.3 Note: In the following sections [56], [57] and [58], program 4-digit Preambles for the Phone Numbers. Program all unused digits with hexadecimal ‘F’. [56] LINKS 1000 Preamble for 1st Phone Number Page 25 [57] LINKS 1000 Preamble for 2nd Phone Number...

  • Page 41: Just For The Record

    JUST FOR THE RECORD PC2550 Version 1.3 Customer ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone _________________________________________ Installation Date ____________________________________ Contact: #1 Name ____________________________________________ Phone _________________________________________________ #2 Name ____________________________________________ Phone _________________________________________________ #3 Name ____________________________________________ Phone _________________________________________________ Control _________________________ Version # ________________________ Account # _______________________ Receiver Number ________________________________ Installer’s Code ____________________________________...

  • Page 42: Hookup Diagrams

    Note: Smoke detector must be 4-wire ULC listed latching type (ESL 446C). RM-1 To reset smoke detectors - press [ ] RM-1 then hold down key [4] for 2-3 sec. Smoke Detector Power Supervision Relay (DSC RM-1) 35mA NC NO...
  • Page 43 BELL LOOP ALARM INITIATING LOOP 700 mA MAX 700 mA MAX. SMOKE DETECTOR POWER HORN SUPERVISION RELAY (DSC RM-1) Bell Maximum wire run to EOL resistor in feet/meters 4-WIRE SMOKE 12 VDC 35 MA DETECTOR POWER Current 12 VDC 400mA MAX...
  • Page 44 • Exit Delay Termination - The exit delay is cancelled when a standard delay zone is restored. Note: Downloading Software DLS-1 Version 5.3 must be used to upload/download the new PC2550 v1.3 software. Do not attempt to upload/download with the DLS-1 Version 5.2 or earlier software.

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