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 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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INTRODUCTION The PC4020CF is a highly flexible and versatile control The use of any power source other than a PC4204 to repower the COMBUS will result in a system which will enable the installer to meet the most demanding security requirements. The heart of the system is the main malfunction.
SYSTEM OVERVIEW Maximum System Capabilities Supervised Alarm Output • Control Units - 1 PC4020 Main Board • Bell Output, 700 mA fused at 5 Amps, • 128 Zones 12 V - commercial and 11.6 - 12.6 V - residential PC4020 Main Board: 16 zones •...
INSTALLATION AND WIRING When designing a security system with the PC4020 that 4 Zones may be grouped together into partitions. will be larger than 16 zones or have two or more Partitions Knowing the zone number of each zone will allow the it is best to first lay out the system on paper.
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9 The PC4216 module provides up to 16 programmable If a power supply other than a PC4204 was used, the outputs. Each output can be programmed for 28 module would never power down, never reset, and the different options (See PGM Output List). It is also used module will stay off line requiring the attention of service to display zones/status on a graphic annunciator.
LCD4500 keypads should display the message ‘LCD4500 programmed, however, if you use the following guideline it DSC Ltd.’. Press a key on any keypad that is to be may simplify the programming of the panel for the first assigned to Partition 1. The keypad will beep and display time.
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Programming Guide. features through [ ][6][Master Code] commands. Note: Panels returned to DSC with the Installer’s Lockout feature enabled and no other apparent Step 3 - Program user Codes problems will be subject to an additional service From default the PC4020 comes with one user code charge.
PC4020 MAIN BOARD SPECIFICATIONS Control Panel Output Voltage 16 zones Typically, with normal AC on and a fully charged battery, the output voltage will be 13.8 V . With AC off and the • 16 fully programmable supervised zones (EOL resistor) battery discharging, the voltage will go below 10 volts and •...
62/19 30/9 POWER SUPERVISORY ALARM CONTACT RELAY (DSC RM-1) Wire Maximum Run to End of Line Resistor Notes: 5600 Ω applies only to the PC4020 Gauge (feet / meters) main board. Use 2200 Ω (red, red, red, gold) for the expansion modules.
TERMINAL CONNECTIONS This “Terminal Connections” section only refers to the Programmable Output Terminal “PGM ” main board of the PC4020CF system. Other connections The operation of the Programmable Output depends upon are shown in the module wiring diagrams. which option is selected in the programming table. See the Programming Manual for a list of options for the “PGM”...
If the zone is disarmed and the tamper (open) or fault Telephone Terminals (short) condition is tripped a buzzer will sound from all “T I P ”, “R N G ”, “ T-1” a n d “R-1” partition keypads for the length of Bell Time Out or until an The wires from the RJ31-X telephone jack are connected access code is entered.
SYSTEM KEYPAD FUNCTIONS Many of the functions in the PC4020 have limited access Access Codes so that only certain users may have control of special An access code is a 4 or 6 digit (optional) number which functions. The installer can program the 2nd Master Code will permit access to the system, i.e.
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if the partition is already disarmed. The lower right hand To arm the partition press [ ] or [0] the message corner of the display will show the partition status using EXIT DELAY the letter R for Ready, and N for Not ready. IN PROGRESS...
Audible entry delay will only be heard on the Global Installer’s Programming Code keypad when all activated partitions are armed. Disarming A default installer’s programming code “4020” is any one partition will stop the entry delay. If the disarmed programmed into the PC4020. This code is used with the partition contains the zone that initiated Entry Delay, all [ ][8] command by the installer to gain access to the other partitions which contain the same zone will end as...
If a multi partition access code is entered the keypad will [ ][8]. If an alarm occurred while the panel was armed, the “View Memory” message will be on the display with display the message the zone name for the zone that caused the alarm. The (0) TO ARM <...
Zone Bypassing [4] Previous Menu takes you back to the “Enter Code to Arm System”. [ ]+[1] When the PC4020 is programmed, the ability to bypass A bypassed zone will not cause an alarm. If a zone is certain zones may be eliminated. In this case, the “ ” bypassed the panel may be armed even if the zone is indicator for those zones will not come on in response to open.
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when an access code is entered. If during this check the Module Com Fault - The panel has lost communications battery shows a low voltage condition the arming will be with a module and cannot recover it. Check to see if the inhibited.
Alarm Memory Display Supervisory Codes allow the user to program and edit other access codes, except System Master and Duress [ ]+[3] codes, for any partitions the access code belongs to. It is Press [ ] then [3] to enter the alarm memory mode. Any also used for arming, disarming, bypassing and all other zone alarm caused during the last armed period will be functions that a System Master Code is capable of.
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• If a System Master Code is entered, regular access [1] Clear to End will clear the display from the codes for any partition will be able to be programmed. character where the cursor was located to the end A System Master Code can also create Supervisory of the display.
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Quick Arm [3] Sched. Disarm when this toggle option is enabled the partition will follow the Autodisarm schedule programmed [ ]+[6]+[Access Code]+[0] (by the installer) for that partition. The “Quick Arm” feature is enabled by toggling to “Y” on the keypad. When enabled the panel can be armed by Note: The Auto Arm time is a 24 hour clock and times entering [ ][0].
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Walk Test Spec. Messages [ ]+[6]+[Walk Test Code] [ ]+[6]+[Access Code]+[6] There are 2 different types of walk test modes, Local Walk This function enables 4 special event messages to be Test and Local + Comm Test. displayed when one of the special events occurs. [0] Local Walk Test sounds when there is All Fire/Burg, The first message is “System Has Failed To Arm”.
Quick Arm Loss of COMBUS Communication [ ]+[0] Supervision Entering [ ] [0] is accepted as a valid arming code when If COMBUS communication to a module is lost for more the “Quick Arm” feature is activated. This command is then 30 seconds, the LCD4520 will display the message, often used when individuals are required to arm the system but not disarm it.
PRINTER SETUP Note: Do not connect a printer on UL Listed residential Power up the printer, then the PC4020 and PC4400. If the fire alarm systems. PC4400 is already enrolled and the printer is on line, the PC4400 will begin transmitting to the printer. Sample 1 is a printout from the serial printer.
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APPENDIX A List of Available ASCII Characters firealarmresources.com...
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APPENDIX B List of Diagnostics E = Communication error T = Tamper open LV = Low voltage to module Indicated PC4400 RS-232 Indicated PC4204 O/P Indicated # For Future Use Number Module Number Number Module Number Number Indicated PC41XX Zone Number Module Number Indicated...
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UL LISTED COMMERCIAL BURGLARY AND RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY/FIRE INSTALLATIONS The installation requirements listed below must be met for Control of the Protected Premises the following grades of service. In order to have a UL Certificated system the protected area is to be under the responsibility of one ownership and management (i.e.
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COMMERCIAL FIRE ALARM INSTALLATIONS System Specifications Programming Requirements • Class B / Style B 2-Wire Smoke Detector Supervision Ensure that the hardware has been installed and connected correctly before attempting to program. • Class / Style D Waterflow Supervision If the system is to report to a monitoring station, the •...
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BATTERY LEAD AND AC POWER LEAD ROUTING FOR UL LISTED COMMERCIAL FIRE SYSTEMS firealarmresources.com...