Zone Definitions - DSC Power 832 Installation Manual

The following section explains all the programmable features including how the feature operates, options that
pertain to the feature and a summary of program locations that require programming.
5.1

Zone Definitions

These sections will allow you to select how each of the 8-32 zones will operate. Each zone requires a 2 digit entry.
In addition to selecting how each zone will operate, attributes may be programmed by zone (See Section
5.2 "Zone Attributes").
[00] Null Zone The zone will not operate in any way. Zones that are not used should be programmed as null zones.
[01] Delay 1 Zone If this zone is violated when the panel is armed it will provide entry delay. The keypad buzzer will
sound to warn the user that the system must be disarmed. If the panel is not disarmed before the entry delay
expires an alarm will be generated. Typically this type of zone will be used for the front door, back door or any
other entry/exit point. Refer to Section [005], "System Times", to program the Delay 1 zone entry delay time.
[02] Delay 2 Zone This zone type operates the same as the Delay 1 zone option but can provide a different entry delay.
Typically this zone will be used for a garage door. Refer to Section [005], "System Times", to program the Delay 2
zone entry delay.
[03] Instant Zone If this zone type is violated when the panel is armed it will cause an instant alarm. When this zone is
violated during entry delay, the entry delay is restarted with an initial value of 30 seconds and will sound urgency
beeps. If the panel is disarmed within the 30 second period, an alarm will not be sent to the central station. Typically
this zone is used for windows, patio doors and any interior zones not on the entry/exit route. Instant zones should
not be programmed as global zones.
[04] Interior Zone If this type of zone is violated when the panel is armed it will provide entry if a delay type zone was
violated first. Otherwise it will cause an instant alarm. Typically this zone is used for motion detectors located on the
entry/exit route.
[05] Interior Stay / Away Zone This zone type works the same as the Interior zone type with one exception. The zone
will be automatically bypassed under the following conditions:
• the panel is armed in the Stay mode (see Section 3.5 "Function Keys" )
• the panel is armed without entry delay (see Section 3.4 "[ ✱ ] Commands, [ ✱ ] [9]" )
• the panel is armed with an access code and during the exit delay a Delay type zone is NOT tripped
The automatic bypass avoids having the user manually bypass Interior zones when arming at home. If automatically
bypassed, the user can reactivate the zones by entering the [✱][1] command (see Section 3.4 "[ ✱ ] Commands,
[ ✱ ][1] Zone Bypass" ). Typically this zone is used for interior protection devices, such as motion detectors. Stay/
Away zones should not be programmed as global zones.
[06] Delay Stay / Away Zone This zone type will operate the same as the Interior Stay / Away zone type except that it will
always provide entry delay. Typically this zone is used for interior protection devices, such as motion detectors and
will help prevent false alarms since it will always provide the user the entry delay time to turn off the panel. Stay/
Away zones should not be programmed as global zones.
Hardwired motion detectors covering entry/exit doors that are using wireless transmitters must be
programmed as Delay Stay/Away. If not, the panel may see the motion detector violation before the entry/
exit transmitter has time to transmit to the receiver, causing a false alarm.
[07] Delayed 24-Hour Fire Zone If this zone is violated the alarm output will immediately activate but the communicator
will be delayed for 30 seconds. If during the 30 second delay the user presses any key on any keypad the alarm
output and communicator will be delayed an additional 90 seconds, providing the user time to correct the problem. If
after the 90 second delay the zone is still violated the process will begin again; the alarm output will be activated but
the communication will be delayed 30 seconds.
If the user does not press a key, after 30 seconds the alarm output will latch and the panel will communicate. The
alarm will sound for the Bell Cutoff time programmed in Section [005] , or can be programmed to sound until a valid code
is entered, Section [014], Option [8]".
PGM outputs programmed as [10] "Latched System Event" will only activate after the Delayed 24-Hour
Fire zone has latched.
If a second Fire zone is violated or the Fire keys are pressed during the delay time the panel will latch
the alarm output and communicate immediately.
Do not wire Fire zones on keypad zone terminals if the DEOL supervision option is enabled for the panel
(section [013], option [2]). Do not program Fire zones for Downlook operation.
If a delayed Fire zone is violated it will be displayed on all keypads and can be delayed at any keypad. Typically
this zone is used for latching smoke detectors.
[08] Standard 24 Hour Fire Zone When violated the panel will immediately latch the alarm output and communicate
to central station. The alarm will sound for the Bell Cutoff time programmed in Section [005], or can be programmed
to sound until a valid code is entered, Section [014], Option [8]".
If a Fire zone is violated it will be displayed on all keypads. Typically this zone is used for pull stations.
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