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About Your Security System
Your DSC Security System has been designed to provide you with the greatest possi-
ble flexibility and convenience. Read this manual carefully and have your installer
instruct you on your system's operation and on which features have been imple-
mented in your system. All users of this system should be equally instructed in its
use. Fill out the "System Information" page with all of your zone information and
access codes and store this manual in a safe place for future reference.
The PowerSeries security system includes specific false alarm reduction fea-
tures and is classified with ANSI / SIA CP-01-2000. To comply with this spec-
ification, your installation must have a minimum of two keypads. Consult
your installer for further information regarding the false alarm reduction fea-
tures built into your system as all are not covered in this manual.
Fire Detection
This equipment is capable of monitoring fire detection devices such as smoke detec-
tors and providing a warning if a fire condition is detected. Good fire detection
depends on having adequate number of detectors placed in appropriate locations.
This equipment should be installed in accordance with NFPA 72 (N.F.P.A., Battery-
march Park, Quincey MA 02269). Carefully review the Family Escape Planning
guidelines in this manual
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Your installer must enable the fire detection portion of this equipment before
it becomes functional.
Testing
To insure that your system continues to function as intended, you must test your sys-
tem weekly. Please refer to the "Testing your System" section in this manual. If your
system does not function properly, call your installing company for service.
Monitoring
This system is capable of transmitting alarms, troubles & emergency information
over telephone lines to a central station. If you initiate an alarm by mistake, immedi-
ately call the central station to prevent an unnecessary response.
The monitoring function must be enabled by the installer before it becomes
functional
SIA There is a communicator delay of 30 seconds in this control panel. It can
be removed, or it can be increased up to 45 seconds, at the option of the end-
user by consulting with the installer.
Maintenance
With normal use, the system requires minimum maintenance. Note the following
points:
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Do not wash the security equipment with a wet cloth. Light dusting with a slightly
moistened cloth should remove normal accumulations of dust.
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Use the system test described in "Testing Your System" to check the battery condi-
tion. We recommend, however, that the standby batteries be replaced every 3-5
years.
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For other system devices such as smoke detectors, passive infrared, ultrasonic or
microwave motion detectors or glassbreak detectors, consult the manufacturer's
literature for testing and maintenance instructions.
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. The metal cabinet contains the system electronics,
fuses and standby battery.
Only the installer or service professional should have access to the
control panel.
All the keypads have an audible indicator and command entry keys. The LED key-
pads have a group of zone and system status lights. The LCD keypad has an alpha-
numeric liquid crystal display (LCD). The keypad is used to send commands to the
system and to display the current system status. The keypad(s) will be mounted in a
convenient location inside the protected premises close to the entry/exit door(s).
The security system has several zones of area protection and each of these zones will
be connected to one or more sensors (motion detectors, glassbreak detectors, door
contacts, etc.). A sensor in alarm will be indicated by the corresponding zone lights
flashing on a LED keypad or by written messages on the LCD keypad.
Additional features of the PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 Security System are an Auto-
matic Inhibit (Swinger Shutdown) for Alarm, Tamper and Trouble signals after 3
occurrences in a given set period (see Section 5.6 Option [377] in the Installation
Manual). There is also a Programmable Keypad Lockout option (see Section 5.3
Option [012] in the Installation Manual).
IMPORTANT NOTICE
A security system cannot prevent emergencies. It is only intended to alert you and –
if included – your central 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. Your security
system should be installed and serviced by qualified security professionals who
should instruct you on the level of protection that has been provided and on system
operations.
Keypad Display Symbols
LCD5501 Fixed Message
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1 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.
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2 : (Colon) – This icon is the hours/minutes divider and will flash once a
second when the local clock is active.
3 Clock Digits 3, 4 – These two 7 segment displays are the minute digits when the
local clock is active.
4 1 to 8 – These numbers identify troubles when [ ][2] is pressed.
5 Memory – Indicates that there are alarms in memory.
6 Bypass – Indicates that there are zones automatically or manually bypassed.
7 Program – indicates that the system is in Installer's Programming, or the key-
pad is busy.
8 Away – Indicates that the panel is armed in the Away Mode. It will turn on at the
beginning of the Exit Delay.
9 Fire – Indicates that there are fire alarms in memory.
10 Stay – Indicates that the panel is armed in the Stay Mode. It will turn on at the
beginning of the Exit Delay.
11 Chime – This icon turns on when the Chime function key is pressed to enable
Door Chime on the system. It will turn off when the chime function key is
pressed again to disable Door Chime.
12 AM, PM – This icon indicates that the local clock is displaying 12 Hr. time.
These icons will not be on if the system is programmed for 24 Hr. time.
13 ALARM – This icon is used with clock digits 1 and 2 to indicate zones in alarm
on the system. When a zone is in alarm, the ALARM icon will turn on, and 7
segment displays 1 and 2 will scroll through the zones in alarm.
14 OPEN – This icon is used with clock digits 1 and 2 to indicate violated zones
(not alarm) on the system. When zones are opened, the OPEN icon will turn on,
and 7 segment displays 1 and 2 will scroll through the violated zones.
15 AC – Indicates that AC is present at the main panel.
16 System Trouble – Indicates that a system trouble is active.
17 Night – Indicates that the panel is armed in the Night Mode.
18 System – Indicates one or more of the following:
Memory – Indicates that there are alarms in memory.
Bypass – Indicates that there are zones automatically or manually bypassed.
System Trouble – This icon is displayed when a system trouble is active.
19 Ready Light (green) – If the Ready light is on, the system is ready for
arming.
20 Armed Light (red) – If the Armed light is on, the system has been armed
successfully.
PK5500 Language Selection
Your keypad may be able to display messages in different languages.
1. Press and hold both
2. Using the
3. Press
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keys, scroll through the available languages.
to select your desired language.
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