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Canadian Department of Communications Notice 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.
Perform a bell test by entering [ ][6][Master Code][8] with the system disarmed. The PC2550 can be programmed at the time of installation to automatically perform a test transmission to the monitoring station on a regular basis.
MASTER CODE The 4 digit Master Code is used for arming and disarming the system, for programming additional access codes, and for changing other features. The Master Code will be supplied to you by your installer. All keypad entries are made by pressing one key at a time and may be changed by you at any time if the installer selects an option.
DISARMING Enter the premises only through the door indicated by your installer as the entry/exit door. The keypad sounder will be ON. Go to the keypad and enter the [4 digit access code]. If an error is made entering the code, press the [#] key and enter the code again.
TROUBLE DISPLAY The PC2550 continuously monitors a number of possible trouble conditions. If one of these conditions occurs, the keypad sounder will beep quickly twice every 10 seconds and the keypad “Trouble” indicator will light. Pressing any key on the keypad will silence the beeper but the “Trouble”...
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IMPORTANT Test system weekly, have system trouble conditions corrected by installer. PRESS [F] for 2 seconds to activate FIRE transmission. PRESS [A] for 2 seconds to activate an AUXILIARY transmission. PRESS [P] for 2 seconds to activate PANIC transmission. THESE BUTTONS WILL NOT FUNCTION UNLESS PROGRAMMED BY INSTALLER. COLORED LABELS ON KEYPAD DOOR INDICATE WHICH KEYS ARE ACTIVE.
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Zone Lights, when ON in the normal operating mode, indicate an open zone. eg. open door, window, etc. Refer to zone chart on keypad door for zone information. Fire light is ON when a detector on the fire loop is in alarm. Press any key within 30 seconds of first alarm to get 2 minutes to reset smoke detectors.
PROGRAMMING ADDITIONAL ACCESS CODES Up to 15 access codes in addition to the Master Code can be entered from the keypad. ∗ Enter [ ][5][Master Code]. The “Program” light will flash and the zone lights will show which of codes 1 to 8 have already been programmed. To enter a new code or change an existing code, first press the code number (1 to 8) and then ∗∗∗∗...
ALARM TEST ∗ Enter [ ][6][Master Code][8] for a 2 second test of the keypad lights, keypad sounder and alarm bells. ENTERING ACCESS CODES SUMMARY: ∗ ][5][Master Code]... [1 to 8] [4 digits] Programs first group of 8 codes [9] [1 to 8] [4 digits] Programs second group of 8 codes [9] Returns to first group of 8 codes [#] exits to the Ready mode USER FUNCTIONS COMMAND SUMMARY:...
TESTING IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE SYSTEM BE TESTED ON A WEEKLY BASIS IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE SYSTEM BE TESTED ON A WEEKLY BASIS IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE SYSTEM BE TESTED ON A WEEKLY BASIS IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE SYSTEM BE TESTED ON A WEEKLY BASIS IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE SYSTEM BE TESTED ON A WEEKLY BASIS Note: Perform such activities in the off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.
FAMILY ESCAPE PLANNING There is often very little time between the detection of a fire and the time it becomes deadly. It is thus very important that a family escape plan be developed and rehearsed. 1. Every family member should participate in developing the escape plan. 2.
LIMITED WARRANTY Digital Security Controls Ltd. warrants that for a period of twelve months from the date of purchase, the product shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and that in fulfilment of any breech of such warranty, Digital Security Controls Ltd.