Programming; Introduction; Reviewing Programmed Data; Sections [08] Through [13], [46] And [70] - DSC PC2525 Installation Manual

PROGRAMMING

Introduction

The PC2525 is fully keypad-programmable, and also supports downloading programming functions. The
system's EEPROM memory can be reprogrammed thousands of times and will not lose program data even after
total loss of power. This section of the manual describes how to program the PC2525 using the system's
keypad.
Programming
With the system disarmed, enter [
is disarmed. The default Installer's Code is 2525; the Installer's Code should always be changed once
programming is complete. Be sure to record the new Installer's Code for future reference! If the Installer's
Code is forgotten, the system's factory programming may be restored; refer to Programming Section [99]
Factory Default.
When the Installer's Programming Command is entered, the "Armed" light will come ON and the "Program" light will
FLASH to indicate that the system is ready for programming. If no keys are pressed for 2 minutes, the system will return
to the "Ready" mode. To re-enter the programming mode, enter the [*][8] Installer's Programming Command again.
With the "Armed" light ON, enter 2 digits for the Section to be programmed. Note that Section [00] is reserved
for binary programming and is normally only entered on instruction from factory technical personnel. When the
section to be programmed is entered, the "Armed" light will go OFF, the "Ready" light will come ON, and the
keypad will beep 3 times. The system is now ready to accept program data.
For sections containing 2- and 3-digit numbers, Zone Lights 1 through 4 will indicate, in binary format, the value
of the first digit in the section. Refer to "Binary Data Display" for instructions on reading the binary display.
To change the first digit, enter the new digit from the keypad. To leave the first digit unchanged, enter the same
number or skip the digit by pressing the [F] key. Once the first digit has been entered or skipped, Zone Lights
1 through 4 will display the value of the second digit. When all digits in a number have been programmed, the
keypad will beep twice and display the value of the first digit in the next number.
When all required data for a section is entered, the keypad will beep several times and the "Armed" light will come
ON. Enter the number of the next Section to be programmed.
It is not necessary to program all 2- or 3-digit numbers in any given section. A section can be entered and
programmed by going only to the digit or digits to be changed and then pressing [#] to return to the
Programming Mode. For 2-digit and 3-digit numbers, all digits must be programmed before pressing the [#]
key. Only the data entered before pressing the [#] key will be changed in the system's memory.

Reviewing Programmed Data

• Enter the section to be programmed by entering the 2-digit section number.
• Zone Lights 1 through 4 will represent the value, in binary format, of the first digit in the section.
• Press the [F] key to advance the display to the next digit.
• At the end of the section, the keypad will beep several times and then return to the Program Mode so that
another section can be selected for review or programming.
Sections [08] through [13] , [46] and [70]
These sections allow system options to be selected. Refer to the Programming Worksheets for information on which
options are represented by the Zone Lights in each section.
These sections are programmed by turning the Zone Lights ON and OFF. To turn a light ON or OFF, press a number
from 1 to 8. All lights in a section may be turned OFF at once by pressing [0]. When all programming selections have
been made, press [#] to save the changes and return to the program mode.

Binary Data Display

Zone Lights 1 through 4 are used to display the value, in binary
format, of the data at each digit as shown in the table shown here.

HEX Data Programming

Certain Programming Sections may require the entry of data in HEX (hexadecimal, or base 16) format. HEX
numbering uses the numbers 0 through 9 and the letters A through F.
The letters A through F are represented by the number keys 1 through 6. To enter data in HEX format, first
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press the [ ] key; the "Ready" light will flash. Enter the HEX value, then press the [
normal entry mode; the "Ready" light will stop flashing.
To enter HEX numbers: A
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Enter [ ] before and after each digit. Note that the last digit in each section does not require the final asterisk ([
entered.
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][8][Installer's Code]; note that the system can only be programmed while it
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Enter [ ][1][ ] D
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B Enter [ ][2][ ] E
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C Enter [ ][3][ ] F
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Enter [ ][4][ ]
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Enter [ ][5][ ]
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Enter [ ][6][ ]
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] key again to return to the
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]) to be
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