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DSC MAXSYS PC4020 Instruction Manual

DSC MAXSYS PC4020 Instruction Manual

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PC4020/PC4020CF v3.5
WARNING: This manual contains information on limitations regarding
product use and function and information on the limitations as to liability
of the manufacturer. The entire manual should be carefully read.

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  • Page 1 ® PC4020/PC4020CF v3.5 WARNING: This manual contains information on limitations regarding product use and function and information on the limitations as to liability of the manufacturer. The entire manual should be carefully read.

  • Page 2: Warning Please Read Carefully

    WARNING Please Read Carefully follow. The smoke detectors may have been improperly installed or positioned. Smoke may not be able to reach the smoke de- Note Installers tectors, such as when the fire is in a chimney, walls or roofs, or This warning contains vital information.
  • Page 3 Introduction Section 1: General System Operation Section 2: Access Codes Section 3: System Administration ✱ Section 4: Access Control...
  • Page 4 Section 5: Testing and Maintenance Section 6: Fire Safety Appendix A – Special Characters...
  • Page 5 About Your Security System About this Manual Fire Detection NOTE: Your installer must enable the fire detection portion of this equipment before it will work. Monitoring NOTE: Your installer must enable the monitoring function before it will work.
  • Page 6 1.1 Getting to Know Your System Zones and Partitions Access Codes...

  • Page 7: Audio Help

    S e c t i o n G e n e r a l S y s t e m O p e r a t i o n Keypads Audio Help NOTE: If a user is accessing the Escort locally over the telephone line, the Help button will not work.
  • Page 8 For Multi-Partition Access Codes (0) TO ARM < > (Partition Label) R ✱ ✱ Select (0) < > Arm Partition ✱ Exit Delay In Progress 1.3 Alternate Arming Methods Away Arming...

  • Page 9: Arming Without Entry Delay

    S e c t i o n G e n e r a l S y s t e m O p e r a t i o n Stay Arming ✱ Arming Without Entry Delay ✱ Quick Arm ✱ ✱...
  • Page 10 Disarming Another Partition (0) TO ARM < > (Partition Label) R (2) TO SELECT < > (Partition Label) A ✱ Group Bypassing 'Secure System 'Before Arming < >' 'Enter Code to Arm System < >' ' Enter Code To ' Disarm System < >' ' ✱...

  • Page 11: Alarm Memory

    S e c t i o n G e n e r a l S y s t e m O p e r a t i o n ✱ ✱ 'Enter Your 'Access Code' 'XXh YYm Bypass 'XXh YYm Bypass Bedroom 1' Safe' '00h 01m Bypass...
  • Page 12 1.7 Bypassing Zones or Groups of Zones Group Bypassing NOTE: For security reasons, your System Administrator may program the system to prevent you from bypassing certain zones. To bypass zones: ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱...

  • Page 13: Viewing Trouble Conditions

    S e c t i o n G e n e r a l S y s t e m O p e r a t i o n 1.8 Viewing Trouble Conditions ✱...

  • Page 14: Programming A New Access Code

    2.1 Programming A New Access Code ✱ Select (0) < > User No. Search ✱ Sel. Code (0001) < > User 1 ✱ Select (0) < > Program Code ✱...

  • Page 15: Program Code

    S e c t i o n A c c e s s C o d e s Program Code ✱ NOTE: Do not program access codes that can be easily guessed and will compromise the security of your system (e.g. 1111 or 1234). NOTE: Your installer may have set up your system to prevent you from programming the same access code for more than one user.

  • Page 16: Modifying An Existing Code

    NOTE: If a user does not want their name listed on the PC4850 display, but does want to have an access code, you can put a “!” at the ✱ beginning of the user name. To enter a “!”, press [ ], then scroll to ✱...

  • Page 17: Changing Access Codes

    S e c t i o n A c c e s s C o d e s Select (1) for User Name Search ✱ ✱ Changing Access Codes ✱ 2.3 Changing User Code Options ✱ ✱ Select (5) < > Edit User Opt’s ✱...
  • Page 18 Default Settings* Access Code User Options GM 2M SM System Master System Master System Master System Master Select this option to program a Grand System Master Code Supervisor Supervisor Supervisor Supervisor Y es Select this option to program a Supervisor code. You must also program the partition mask for this code.

  • Page 19: Deleting An Existing Code

    S e c t i o n A c c e s s C o d e s ✱ 2.5 Deleting an Existing Code ✱ ✱ Select (1) < > Erase Data ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ 2.6 Special Codes System Master Codes...

  • Page 20: Installer Programmed Codes

    Supervisor Codes Duress Codes One-time Use Codes Log Only Codes Temporary Codes ✱ 2.7 Installer Programmed Codes...
  • Page 21 ✱ NOTE: To enter the [ ][6] menu, you may need to enter an access code that has the “System Master” or “Supervisor” option enabled. 3.1 Turning on Quick Arm ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ 3.2 Turning on Quick Exit ✱...

  • Page 22: Setting The Time And Date

    ✱ Scheduled Auto-arming NOTE: Auto-arm must be enabled for Scheduled Auto-arming to work. ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ When Auto Arming Occurs 3.4 Setting the Time and Date ✱...

  • Page 23: Activating Door Chime

    S e c t i o n S y s t e m A d m i n i s t r a t i o n ✱ 3.5 Activating Door Chime ✱ ✱ NOTE: The door chime feature will not work on bypassed zones. 3.6 Viewing the Event Buffer ✱...

  • Page 24: Changing Keypad Settings

    3.8 Changing Keypad Settings ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ 3.9 Downloading Options Enable DLS Window ✱ User Call Up ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ NOTE: This option must be enabled by your installer in order for it to work.

  • Page 25: Pc-Link Enable Option

    3.10 PC-LINK Enable Option 3.11 Audio Options 3.12 Turning Background Music On or Off ✱ ✱ NOTE: If both the Monitor feature and the background music feature are active at the same time, the Monitor feature will override the background music.

  • Page 26: About Access Card Readers (Pc4820 Modules)

    NOTE: This section only applies to systems that have PC4820 Access Control modules, or PC4850 Telephone Entry modules installed. Talk to your installer for information regarding the access control capabilities of your system. 4.1 About Access Card Readers (PC4820 Modules) Arming and Disarming Using an Access Card A NOTE FOR PROGRAMMING ACCESS CARDS: To arm or disarm a partition using an access card, the following access...

  • Page 27: Programming Access Cards (Pc4820 Modules)

    S e c t i o n A c c e s s C o n t r o l 4.2 Programming Access Cards (PC4820 Modules) Programming Access Cards for Existing Users ✱ ✱ Select (3) < > User Card Number ✱...

  • Page 28: User Options

    Select (4) < > Access Level ✱ User Options...

  • Page 29: Searching Using Access Card Numbers (Pc4820 Modules)

    S e c t i o n A c c e s s C o n t r o l 4.3 Searching Using Access Card Numbers (PC4820 Modules) ✱ Select (2) for User Card Search ✱ ✱ ✱ 4.4 Adding User Telephone Numbers (PC4850 Modules) ✱...

  • Page 30: Adding Tenant Codes For Users (Pc4850 Modules)

    4.5 Adding Tenant Codes for Users (PC4850 Modules) NOTE: Tenant codes cannot begin with “0”. ✱ ✱ Select (8) < > Tenant Code ✱...

  • Page 31: Performing A Walk Test

    IMPORTANT NOTE: Test your system on a weekly basis and have any system trouble conditions corrected by your installer or service technician. 5.1 Performing a Walk Test ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱...
  • Page 32 Disable Walk Test ✱ ✱ 5.2 Performing a System Test ✱ 5.3 Performing a Lamp Test (PC4216) ✱ 5.4 System Maintenance...

  • Page 33: Fire Alarm Operation

    6.1 Fire Alarm Operation 1. Fire Bells Sound First Fire Alarm [Zone Label] 2. Bells Silenced Fire Bell Has Been Silenced 3. Reset Fire Zones 6.2 Guidelines for Locating Smoke Detectors...
  • Page 34 Smoke detectors should always be installed in accordance with NFPA 72, the National Fire Alarm Code. Smoke detectors should always be located in accordance with:...
  • Page 35 6.3 Household Fire Safety Audit 6.4 Fire Escape Planning...
  • Page 36 • A good plan emphasizes quick escape. Do not investigate or attempt to fight the fire, and do not gather belongings or pets as this wastes valuable time. Once outside, do not re-enter the house. Wait for the fire department. •...

  • Page 38: Limited Warranty

    If the laws of such a jurisdiction warranted to the extent that they do not function upon delivery. apply to any claim by or against DSC, the limitations and In such cases, DSC can replace or credit at its option.

  • Page 39: Fcc Compliance Statement

    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.
  • Page 40 ©2004 Digital Security Controls Ltd. Toronto, Canada • www • www • www • www • www.dsc .dsc .dsc .dsc.com .dsc .com .com .com .com Printed in Canada 2 9 0 0 7 0 1 4 R0 0 2...

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