DSC PC 2500 Instruction Manual page 4

A WORD ABOUT YOUR SYSTEM
The PC2500 Security System has been designed to give you the greatest
possible flexibility and convenience. Read this manual carefully and become
familiar with the operation of your Security System. Your installer will tell you
which commands listed in this manual apply to your system. Fill out the SYSTEM
REFERENCE sheet in this manual and store it in a safe place for future reference.
The label provided for the inside of the keypad door can be used to record which
sensors are on each zone.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Remember that no security system can prevent emergencies. It is
only intended to alert you in case of an emergency and should not
take the place of prudent security practices or life and property
insurance.
It is important to test your system every week. To do this, first inform the
monitoring station that you are testing your system. Then, with the system
disarmed, activate all detection sensors one at a time and observe the zone light
come on at the keypad as each sensor is activated. Perform a bell test by
entering [ ],[6],[Master Code],[8] with the system disarmed. The PC2500 can be
programmed at the time of installation to automatically perform a test transmission
to the monitoring station on a regular basis. If the system has not been
programmed for this automatic test, call the monitoring station for instructions on
how to perform a test transmission. Don't forget to inform the monitoring station
when you have finished your test.
Check to see if the "Trouble" light is on when arming the system. See the Trouble
Display section in this manual for a description of the different trouble conditions.
Contact your installer for assistance if the trouble condition cannot be located and
corrected.
HOW YOUR SYSTEM WORKS
Your Security System is made up of a control panel, one or more keypads, and
various detectors and sensors. The control panel will be mounted out of the way
in a utility room or basement. The metal cabinet contains the system electronics,
fuses and stand-by battery. There is normally no reason for anyone but the
installer to have access to the control panel. The keypad(s) have an audible
indicator, display lights and command entry keys. The keypad is used to send
commands to the system and to display the current system status. Keypads are
mounted in convenient areas close to the exit-entry doors. The security system
has up to eight zones or areas of protection. Each zone used will have
connected to it various sensors, such as door or window contacts, motion
detectors, glassbreak detectors and vibration or shock sensors. When a sensor
is in alarm, a keypad light will be on to indicate which zone is in alarm.
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