Introduction; Before You Begin; How To Use This Manual - DSC MAXSYS RF4164-433 Instruction Manual

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The RF4164-433 is a wireless signal receiver for use with Maxsys PC4020 panels. The
RF4164-433 receives signals from DSC 433MHz wireless devices.
Install up to eight RF4164-433 v4.0 receivers: If you are installing a PC4020 or
higher system, you can enroll up to eight RF4164-433 wireless receivers. This will
give you a greater range in which to install wireless devices. It will also allow you to
install backup wireless receivers with overlapping ranges, to provide increased security
for the wireless zones on the system.

1.1 Before You Begin

This manual describes how to install, program and maintain the RF4164-433 v4.0 on
a PC4020 Security System. You should have completed the following steps in your
PC4020 installation before you install the RF4164-433 module:
1. Plan the installation and wiring of the PC4020 system (see PC4020 Installation
Manual , Section 2: Installation and Wiring)
2. Install the control panel and at least one keypad to use for programming (see
PC4020 Installation Manual , Section 3: How to Program)
3. Install and enroll all hardwired zone expander modules (PC4108 or PC4116) (see
PC4020 Installation Manual , Section 4: Module Enrollment).
You can program the RF4164-433 from a PC4020 system LCD keypad or using DSC
downloading software (DLS-3 or higher). See the PC4020 Installation Manual ,
Section 3 "How to Program".

1.2 How to Use This Manual

To install and set up the RF4164-433 and wireless devices, follow these steps:
1. Enroll and temporarily mount the RF4164-433 module (see Section 2 )
2. Enroll and program wireless devices using zones and wireless keys (see Section 3 )
3. Complete zone and other programming on the system (see Sections 4 and 5)
4. Test the placement of all the wireless devices (see Section 6)
5. Permanently mount the RF4164-433 receiver and wireless devices (see Section 6)
To replace or delete wireless devices already enrolled, see Section 4.
For additional information on wireless motion detectors and wireless keys, see Sections
7 and 8.
For help with troubleshooting, see Section 9.
Record the zone or slot and serial numbers of all wireless devices, and other programming
in the Programming Worksheets section at the end of the manual.
PC4020 Programming
All programming sections in this manual are referred to by reference number. A detailed
description of PC4020 programming is in the PC4020 Installation Manual , section 3
"How to Program."
To program using reference numbers, enter Installer's programming ([✱][8][Installer's
Code]). Press and hold the [A]uxiliary key until the keypad displays the following
message:
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