Master Code - DSC 2550 Frequently Asked Questions Manual

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. For
additional access codes, see Programming Additional Access Codes.
ARMING
Close all protected doors and windows and stop movement in areas covered by
motion detectors. If the "Bypass" light is ON, be sure zones are being
intentionally bypassed before arming the system (see Zone Bypassing).
Check to see that the "Ready" light is ON (all zones are closed). The system
cannot be armed unless the "Ready" light is ON. Enter a [4 digit access code].
As each digit is entered, the keypad sounder will beep. Once the correct access
code is entered, the "Armed" light will come ON and the keypad sounder will
beep quickly. If the access code was entered incorrectly or the "Ready" light was
not ON, the keypad sounder will beep steadily for 2 seconds.
When the correct code is entered and the system is armed, exit through the door
indicated by your installer as the exit-entry door. The exit time may be changed
by your installer (please refer to the Quick-Arm feature).
Arming and Commercial Installations
When an Access Code is entered to arm the system, the bell or siren will sound a
short tone to indicate that the system is being armed. If your security system is
programmed to report to a monitoring station, the keypad will also sound a tone to
indicate that the monitoring station has been advised of the arming of the system.
If the system is being armed and the bell or siren fails to sound, or if the keypad
does not sound a tone to acknowledge that the monitoring station has been
advised of the arming, arrange for service for the system.
AUTO-BYPASS OPTION - HOME-AWAY ARMING
This feature, if selected by your installer, will allow you to arm your system with
any valid access code and the system will automatically bypass the interior zones
if those interior zones have been designated as home-away zones by the installer.
When activated, the "Bypass" light will come ON. If you exit within the allowed
exit time, the system will automatically reactivate the interior zones. This feature is
designed to save the user from having to manually bypass interior zones each
time they wish to arm the system and remain at home.
In residential applications where the system has been armed and the interior
zones are automatically bypassed, the interior zones can be reactivated from a
keypad outside the interior zones protection area (e.g. a bedroom). To reactivate
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the interior zones, press [ ] then [1] and the "Bypass" light will go out.
ENTRY DELAY OFF ARMING
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If you wish to arm your system and eliminate the entry delay, enter [ ][9] before
your access code. The "Armed" light will flash as a reminder that the system is
armed and has no entry delay. An entry through any zone programmed as a
delay zone will create an instant alarm.
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e.g. To arm without entry delay.....Press [ ][9][Access Code]
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