• W A R N I N G • 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. User Manual ™...
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EULA, even if this EULA is deemed to be a modification of any previous arrangement of Ontario, Canada. or contract. If You do not agree to the terms of this EULA, DSC is unwilling to license 6. ARBITRATION - All disputes arising in connection with this Agreement shall be the SOFTWARE PRODUCT to You, and You have no right to use it.
Table of Contents About Your Security System ......1 General System Operation ......1 System Information .
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury, observe the following: • Do not spill any type of liquid on the equipment. • Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing the cover may expose you to dangerous voltage or other risk.
General System Operation Your security system is made up of a DSC control panel, one or more keypads and various sensors and detectors. The control panel will be mounted out of the way in a utility closet or in a basement.
IMPORTANT NOTICE A security system cannot prevent emergencies. It is only intended to alert you and – if included – your monitoring station of an emergency situation. Security systems are generally very reliable but they may not work under all conditions and they are not a substitute for prudent security practices or life and property insurance.
Zone Protected Area Zone Type [F] FIRE [A] AUXILIARY [P] PANIC The Exit Delay Time is __________seconds. The Entry Delay Time is __________seconds. For Service Central Station Information: Account #: Telephone #: Installer Information: Company: Telephone #: Access Codes Access codes are used to arm and disarm the system. There are 33 access codes available: 1 Master Code and 32 regular access codes.
PowerSeries System Keypads PK5508/PK5516/RFK5508/RFK5516 PC1555RKZ Status Lights Number Zone Lights PK5500/PK5501/RFK5500/RFK5501/RFK5564 Emergency Keys Stay Away Chime Reset Quick Exit LCD5511 LED5511 Display System Lights Number...
Keypad Display Symbols LCD5501 Fixed Message LCD5501 ICON PK5501/RFK5501 LCD5511 PK5508/5516/RFK5508/5516 LED5511 Clock Digits 1, 2 – These two 7 segment clock digits indicate the hour digits when the local clock is active, and identify the zone when the OPEN or ALARM icons are active. These two digits scroll one zone per second from the lowest zone number to the highest when scrolling through zones.
Emergency Keys PK/RFK55XX Keypads Press the (F), (A) or (P) key for 2 seconds to generate a Fire, Auxiliary or Panic alarm. The keypad sounder will beep indicating that the alarm input has been accepted and transmission to the central station is underway. Ask your alarm company if the emergency keys are available on your system.
Arming the System Arming from an LED Keypad: If the Ready light is ON, the system is ready for arming. If the Ready light is OFF, check to see that all doors and windows are closed and that motion is stopped in areas covered by motion detectors.
emit one continuous beep and the bell or siren will sound. If this occurs, you must re-enter the premises, enter your access code to disarm the system, and then follow the arming procedure again, making sure to exit the premises in the proper fashion. Your installer will inform you if the Audible Exit Fault feature has been enabled on your system.
during the 30 second period will cancel the alarm memory display. To view other alarms, press [,][3]. If a trouble was detected when the panel is disarmed, the Trouble light will turn ON (See “Trouble Conditions” on page 13 to determine the source of the trouble.) Please note that troubles will not display while the system is in the Alarm Memory Display mode.
Function Keys PK/RFK55XX and PC1555RKZ Keypads Only These keypads have five function keys – marked Stay, Away, Chime, Reset and Exit – which allow easy single-button activation of the most commonly used features. If these keys have been enabled by your installer, you can execute the programmed function by pressing and holding the corresponding key for two seconds.
Additional Access Codes To erase, add or change a user code, press [,] to enter the functions list. Use the arrow (< >) keys to scroll to the following message... Press [,]. Display will read... Press (*) for <> Access Codes Enter the Master Code.
This display will be shown if a zone was open when you entered the Zone Search <> bypassing command. The open zone will be represented by “O”. If “Zone Name” you bypass the open zone, the “O” will be replaced by a “B”. To exit the bypassing mode and return to the Ready state, press the [#] key.
1. The system will notify the Central Station that a walk test has begun. 2. Violate each detector (zone) in sequence. A squawk will occur at the keypad, all LEDs on the keypad will flash and the violation will be recorded in the Event Buffer. 3.
Trouble LED/ Comments Action DIGIT Condition The system has detected a low battery condition with one or more modules/sensors on the system. Continue Sensor (or Zone) Call for to press 7 to display the zone, keypad, wireless key(s) Low Battery service and RF Delinquency low battery conditions.
The zone light will turn OFF when the system is restored to normal (i.e. door or window closed). From an LCD keypad, the following message will be displayed when each zone is acti- vated... Use the arrow (< >) keys to view which zone is open. This message Secure System will disappear when the zone is restored.
Contrast Control The LCD keypad will allow you to select from 10 different display contrast levels. Use the arrow keys (< >) to scroll to the desired contrast level and press the [#] key to exit. Viewing the Event Buffer from an LCD Keypad The event buffer records the last 128 events that have occurred.
or other appropriate national standards for installation recommendations. • Do not locate smoke detectors at the top of peaked or gabled ceilings; the dead air space in these locations may prevent the unit from detecting smoke. • Avoid areas with turbulent air flow, such as near doors, fans or windows. Rapid air move- ment around the detector may prevent smoke from entering the unit.
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Every family member should participate in developing the escape plan. Study the possible escape routes from each location within the house. Since many fires occur at night, special attention should be given to the escape routes from sleeping quarters. Escape from a bedroom must be possible without opening the interior door. NOTE: Consider the following when making your escape plans: •...
I Smoke Detectors WARNING Smoke detectors that are a part of this system may not properly alert occupants of a fire for a number of reasons, some of which follow. The smoke detectors may have been improperly Please Read Carefully installed or positioned.
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DSC c/o APL Logistics 757 Douglas Hill Road, Lithia allow for easy, immediate disconnection of the terminal Springs, GA 30122 equipment. Standard jacks shall be so arranged that, if...