WARNING I I I I I Smoke Detectors Please Read Carefully 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 Note Installers have been improperly installed or positioned.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SYSTEM INFORMATION INTRODUCTION Test Your System Regularly ........................3 Important Notice ............................. 3 Glossary ..............................3 BASIC OPERATION Arming Your System ..........................4 Disarming Your System ........................... 4 Important Note About Keypad [ ] Commands ..................4 Bypassing Zones ............................
SYSTEM INFORMATION Installer ___________________________________________________________________________________ Phone ________________________________ Installation Date ____________________________ Monitoring Station: _________________________ Telephone Number: _________________________ CONTACTS Name ________________________________ Phone ________________________ Name ________________________________ Phone ________________________ Name ________________________________ Phone ________________________ ZONE INFORMATION Zone Type Protected Area ____________________ _______________________________________________________ ____________________ _______________________________________________________ ____________________ _______________________________________________________ ____________________ _______________________________________________________ Entrance Delay ____________________________...
Glossary Your DSC PC550 Security System has been designed to offer advanced security feature and simple, straight-forward operation. Described here are some terms that are used throughout this manual to explain the operation of your system.
BASIC OPERATION Arming Your System Before arming the system, close all protected doors and windows, and stop movement in areas protected by motion detectors. When all zones are closed, all of the Zone Lights on the keypad will be OFF, and the “Ready”...
Bypassing Zones A “bypassed” zone will not cause an alarm. Zones may be bypassed to allow access to part of the protected area while other zones are armed. For example, you could bypass the zone protecting your living room. This would allow you to remain in the room, while the other zones on your system are armed. With the system disarmed, enter [ ][1][Access Code] to display bypassed zones.
ARMING OPTIONS At-Home Arming At-Home Arming automatically bypasses the zones on your system programmed as Home-Away with Delay, and also removes the Entry Delay from the Entry-Exit Zones. This feature allows you to arm the system and remain on the premises. In addition, if any of the Entry-Exit doors are opened, an alarm will sound instantly.
PC500RK KEYPAD The “Ready” light will come ON when the Zone Lights 1 to 4 indicate zone activity. When a system is ready to be armed. When the zone is secure, its Zone Light will be OFF; when a “Ready” light is OFF, there is an open zone zone is open, its Zone Light will be ON.
Display Trouble Conditions The PC550 constantly monitors itself to ensure proper operation. When a condition occurs that could affect operation, the “System” light will come ON and the keypad will sound two short beeps every 10 seconds to warn of the trouble condition.
CHANGING SYSTEM FEATURES Changing Access Codes The PC550 features 4 programmable Access Codes. The first code is the Master Code, and the remaining three codes are normal Access Codes. Programming Access Codes: Enter [ ][5][Master Code]; the “Ready”, “Armed” and “System” lights will FLASH.
TESTING AND MAINTENANCE Bell Test Entering this command will sound the siren and turn ON all the keypad lights for 2 seconds. To perform a bell test, enter [ ][4] on the keypad. Weekly Testing It is recommended that you test your system weekly. NOTE: Perform system tests in the off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.
NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements. Industry Canada 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.
If this PC550 equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required.