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Self contained wireless alarm system v1.0
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Self Contained Wireless Alarm System v1.0
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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    Installation Guide Self Contained Wireless Alarm System v1.0 WARNING: This manual contains information on limitations regarding product use and function and WWW.DIYALARMFORUM.COM information on the limitations as to liability of the manufacturer. The entire manual should be carefully read.

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions For Service Personnel

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING: When using equipment connected to the TELEPHONE NETWORK, there are basic safety instructions that should always be followed. Refer to the SAFETY INTRUCTIONS provided with this product; save them for (future) reference. Instruct the end-user regarding the safety precautions that shall be observed when operating this equipment.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section Description Page Installation & Wiring.................... 1 Installation ......................2 Wiring ....................... 3 1. Zone Wiring....................3 2. PGM/AUX Power Wiring................3 3. Telephone Line Wiring................3 4. Battery...................... 3 5. AC Wiring ....................3 Wireless Device Enrollment................5 Template Programming..................
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  • Page 5: Installation & Wiring

    Section 1: Installation & Wiring Section 1: Installation & Wiring This Installation Guide provides the basic installation, wiring and programming information for the PowerSeries Self Contained Wireless (SCW) Security System. This publication covers the following versions of the SCW Security System: SCW9045-433 v1.0...

  • Page 6: Installation

    Self Contained Wireless Alarm System v1.0 1.1 Installation: If required, separate the front and back covers by remov- Figure 1, Opening Cover ing the cover screw then inserting a small slotted screw driver between the front and back covers and gently twist the screwdriver to separate.

  • Page 7: Wiring

    1.2 Wiring 1.2 Wiring 1. Zone Wiring Zones can be wired for Normally Open, Normally Closed Contacts with Single- Normally Closed Loops - Do NOT use for UL Installations end-of-line (SEOL) resistors or Double End-of-Line (DEOL) resistors. Observe the following guidelines •...
  • Page 8 Self Contained Wireless Alarm System v1.0 NOTE: Do not connect transformer to a receptacle controlled by a switch. For UL/ULC Installations use a Class 2, power limited, plug-in transformer WWW.DIYALARMFORUM.COM...

  • Page 9: Wireless Device Enrollment

    Section 2: Wireless Device Enrollment Section 2: Wireless Device Enrollment Before a wireless device can be recognized by the security system, it must be enrolled. Devices that are not enrolled will be ignored by the system. See “Section [904]: Wireless Module Placement Test” on page 44. Device Enrollment must be performed close to the alarm system.
  • Page 10 Self Contained Wireless Alarm System v1.0 If the installer attempts to enroll a device already on the system, the keypad will briefly indicate that it is a duplicate ESN. Place wireless detectors in the desired locations and perform the wireless placement test. Reposition devices if necessary to achieve the required signal strength.

  • Page 11: Template Programming

    Section 3: Template Programming Section 3: Template Programming Template programming allows the Installer to quickly program the minimum functions required for basic operation. The installer is prompted to enter a 4-digit code that selects predefined zone definitions, reporting code formats, Troubles & Restorals, and DLS setup (see Digit 1 - 4 tables below).
  • Page 12 Self Contained Wireless Alarm System v1.0 • Digit 3 selects 1 of the 8 following options Common Selected Openings/ Zone DLS/Installer Option Group Troubles Closings Restorals Lead In/Out indicates included, Blank indicates default setting, indicates disabled • Common Group - Sets all Reporting Codes to Automatic Description Phone 1 Phone 2...
  • Page 13 Section 3: Template Programming Users OPENINGS, Residential Dial Reporting codes Section [342] 9-16 [342] [344] Enable Opening/Closings call directions for Phone 2 [367]Opt 2 ON FF=Communicates in Automatic Mode, XX=Not Used • Installer Lead-in/Lead-out and DLS Lead-in/Lead-out DLS Lead In DLS Lead Out Installer Lead Out Installer Lead In...

  • Page 14: Dls Programming

    Self Contained Wireless Alarm System v1.0 Section 4: DLS Programming 4.1 Local Programming with PC-Link Follow the steps below in the sequence indicated to set up local programming using DLS: New Installations (Refer to section 1.1 Installation on page 2) 1.

  • Page 15: Operation

    Section 5: Operation Section 5: Operation The LCD keypad displays the description and status indicator lights represent alarm functions and status. This section describes basic keypad commands. Refer to the User Guide for detailed descriptions of all keypad commands. Press the [#] key to reset the keypad if an error has been made entering user codes or keypad commands 5.1 –...

  • Page 16: Programming User Codes

    Self Contained Wireless Alarm System v1.0 [ ][2] – Trouble Display Refer to Appendix E: Troubleshooting Guide, for troubleshooting assistance and a detailed description of all trouble conditions. [ ][3] – Alarm Memory Display Pressing the scroll <> keys will display an “Alarms in Memory” message if an alarm occurred during the last armed period. Pressing [ ][3] will display the message “Scroll to view Alarms”.

  • Page 17: Function Keys

    Section 5: Operation System Test: The panel will activate the keypad buzzer, LCD pixels and all keypad status lights for 2 seconds followed by 2 seconds of full volume alarm, then transmit a reporting code to the central station (if programmed). Enable DLS: The panel will temporarily enable DLS double-call for 6 hours.

  • Page 18: Advanced Programming

    This section provides the information necessary to program all required features for a basic system as well as common applications. 6.1 How to Program: DSC recommends filling in the Programming Worksheet with the required programming information before programming the system. This will reduce the time required to program and will help eliminate errors.

  • Page 19: Index Programming Worksheets

    Section 7: Programming Work Sheets Section 7: Programming Work Sheets 7.1 Index to Programming Work Sheets and Descriptions Programming Option.............. PWS/Desc. Programming Option (cont.)..........PWS/Desc. [000] Keypad Function Key Programming........16/33 [380] First Communicator Options ........... 24/39 [001]-[002] Zone Definitions............16/33 [381] Second Communicator Options ..........

  • Page 20: Programming Worksheets

    Self Contained Wireless Alarm System v1.0 7.2 Programming Worksheets Unless indicated otherwise, default values apply to NA, EU and CP-01 SIA FAR CP-01 defaults are indicated in gray text. EU Defaults are indicated by a Superscript EU e.g., ( or ( NA Defaults are indicated by a Superscript NA e.g., ( or ( Keypad and Function Key Programming...
  • Page 21 7.2 Programming Worksheets [005] System Times Valid entries for Entry Delay are between 030-255, valid entries for SIA CP-01 Exit Delay is between 045-255. I___I___I___I Entry Delay 1 I_0_I_3_I_0_I Entry Delay 2 I_0_I_6_I_0_I Exit Delay I___I___I___I Bell Cut-off For SIA CP-01 compliant installations, the Exit Delay must be within the range of 045-255 seconds (Default 60 seconds).
  • Page 22 Self Contained Wireless Alarm System v1.0 [014] Second System Options Def. ON Arm/Disarm Bell Squawk Enabled Arm/Disarm Bell Squawk Disabled Future Use RF Jam Log After 5 Minutes RF Jam Logs After 20 seconds Aux Boost Enabled Aux Boost Disabled Future Use Audible Exit With Urgency Silent Exit Delay...
  • Page 23 7.2 Programming Worksheets [030] Zone Loop Response Options Def. ON Zone 33 is Fast Loop Response Zone 33 is Normal Loop Response Zone 34 is Fast Loop Response Zone 34 is Normal Loop Response Future Use [101]-[134] Zone Attributes (Options 10-13 are reserved for Future Use). Zone Attribute Defaults Attribute: ON Audible Steady Chime Bypass Force* Swing Tx.
  • Page 24 Self Contained Wireless Alarm System v1.0 Daylight Saving Time [168] Set Clock Forward (Daylight Saving Time) [169] Set Clock Back (Standard Time) Default Default 003 Month |_______| _ ______| _ ______| Valid Entries 001-012 011 Month |_______| _ ______| _ ______| Valid Entries 001-012 002 Week |_______| _ ______| _ ______| Valid Entries 000-005 001 Week...

  • Page 25: Reporting Codes

    7.2 Programming Worksheets Reporting Codes All Reporting Codes are defaulted ‘FF’ unless indicated otherwise. [320]-[322] Alarm Reporting Codes, Zones 01-34 Section [320] Zone 01 Zone 02 Zone 03 Zone 04 Zone 05 Zone 06 Zone 07 Zone 08 I_______I_______I I_______I_______I I_______I_______I | _ ______I_______I I_______I_______I...
  • Page 26 Self Contained Wireless Alarm System v1.0 [330]-[332] Tamper Reporting Codes, Zones 01-34 Section Zone 01 Zone 02 Zone 03 Zone 04 Zone 05 Zone 06 Zone 07 Zone 08 [330] I_______I_______I I_______I_______I I_______I_______I | _ ______I_______I I_______I_______I I_______I_______I I_______I_______I I_______I_______I Zone 09 Zone 10 Zone 11...
  • Page 27 7.2 Programming Worksheets [345] Maintenance Alarm Reporting Codes [346] Maintenance Restoral Reporting Codes I_______I_______I Battery Trouble Alarm I_______I_______I Battery Trouble Restoral AC Failure Trouble Alarm AC Failure Trouble Restoral I_______I_______I I_______I_______I I_______I_______I Future Use I_______I_______I Future Use I_______I_______I Fire Trouble Alarm I_______I_______I Fire Trouble Restoral I_______I_______I...
  • Page 28 Self Contained Wireless Alarm System v1.0 [375] System Maintenance Communicator Call Directions Option 1 Option 2 Option 3-8 Section First Telephone Second Telephone Not Used Number (Default ON) Number (Default OFF) (Default OFF) I________I I________I I________I [375] [376] System Test Transmissions Communicator Call Directions Option 1 Option 2 Option 3-8...
  • Page 29 7.2 Programming Worksheets [381] Second Communicator Options Def. Opening After Alarm Keypad Ringback Enabled Disabled Future Use SIA Uses Programmed Reporting Codes SIA Uses Automatic Reporting Codes Closing Confirmation Enabled Closing confirmation Disabled Talk/Listen on Phone #1/3 Enabled Talk/Listen #1/3 Disabled Talk/Listen on Phone #2 Enabled Talk/Listen #2 Disabled Contact ID Uses Programmed Reporting Codes...
  • Page 30 Self Contained Wireless Alarm System v1.0 [406] Number of Rings To Answer On Default 000 Valid entries are 000-009, (000 to disable) I_______I_______I_______I [499] Initiate PC-Link Downloading Enter [499] [Installer Code][499] [501]-[502] PGM Output Attributes Program only the following attributes for the PGM options listed. All others will be ignored. PGM options are programmed in Section [009].
  • Page 31 7.2 Programming Worksheets [600] 2-way Audio Control Options (Applies to SCW9047 only) Def. Tampers Enabled Disabled Openings & Closings Enabled Disabled [A] Key Alarm Enabled Disabled [P] Key Alarm Enabled Disabled Duress Alarm Enabled (Listen) Disabled Opening after Alarm Enabled Disabled Bell Active during 2-way Audio Verification.
  • Page 32 Self Contained Wireless Alarm System v1.0 [804] Wireless programming Wireless Zone Programming Zone Serial Number Zone Serial Number Section Section [01] [17] |_______|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| |_______|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| [02] [18] |_______|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| |_______|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| [03] [19] |_______|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| |_______|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| [04] [20] |_______|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| |_______|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| [05] [21] |_______|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| |_______|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______| [06] [22] |_______|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______|...
  • Page 33 7.2 Programming Worksheets [82]-[85] Zone Transmitter Supervision [82] Zone 1-8 [83] Zones 9-16 [84] Zones 17-24 [85] Zones 25-32 Def. Def. Def. Def. Zone 1 Zone 9 Zone 17 Zone 25 Zone 2 Zone 10 Zone 18 Zone 26 Zone 3 Zone 11 Zone 19 Zone 27...
  • Page 34 Self Contained Wireless Alarm System v1.0 Local Keypad Programming Enter [ ] when in Installer Programming to Access Keypad programming [001]-[034] Label Programming (Zone 1-34) Default Z O N E _ _ _ _ X X _ _ _ _ Zone Zone XX = 01 - 34...
  • Page 35 7.2 Programming Worksheets [065] Fire Alarm Label Default F I R E _ Z O N E _ _ _ _ _ |____|____|____|____|____|____|____|____|____|____|____|____|____|____| _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ |____|____|____|____|____|____|____|____|____|____|____|____|____|____| [066] Fail to Arm Event Message Default S Y S T E M _ H A S _ _ _ _ _ _ |____|____|____|____|____|____|____|____|____|____|____|____|____|____|____|____|...
  • Page 36 Self Contained Wireless Alarm System v1.0 [074] First Keypad Options Def. Future Use [A] Key Enabled [A] Key Disabled [P] Key Enabled [P] Key Disabled Quick Arm Prompt ON Quick Arm Prompt OFF Quick Exit Prompt ON Quick Exit Prompt OFF Bypass Options Prompt ON Bypass Options Prompt OFF User Initiated Call-up Prompt ON...

  • Page 37: Programming Descriptions

    Section 8: Programming Descriptions Section 8: Programming Descriptions The following is a brief description of the features and options available in the control panel. Section [000] Keypad Function Key Programming The five function keys can be reprogrammed with following functions. See Keypad Function Key Programming on page 16 for defaults Option Description Option...
  • Page 38 Self Contained Wireless Alarm System v1.0 [37] Night Zone: Functions like Interior Stay/Away (05) but will remain bypassed if the user presses [ ][1] to re-activate Stay/Away zones when armed in the Stay mode [87] Delayed 24-Hour Fire (Wireless): Instant audible alarm when violated, communication delayed 30 seconds. If the alarm is acknowledged during the time delay (by pressing a key), the alarm will be silenced for 90 seconds and then the cycle is repeated.
  • Page 39 Section 8: Programming Descriptions Section [013] First System Options Option Description ON: Hardwired Zone 33 enabled. OFF: PGM1 Output enabled. Program Zone Definition or PGM option in Section [009] ON: Hardwired Zone 34 enabled. OFF: PGM2 Output enabled. Program Zone Definition or PGM option in Section [009] [3]-[5] Future Use ON: Audible Exit Fault Enabled.
  • Page 40 Self Contained Wireless Alarm System v1.0 ON: System Tamper Enabled. The panel will monitor the physical tamper switch, if the system is taken off the wall, or the front housing is removed, a System Tamper Alarm will be generated. OFF: System Tamper Disabled: The panel will not monitor the physical tamper switch. Section [016] Fourth System Options Option Description...
  • Page 41 Section 8: Programming Descriptions Section [030] Zone Loop Response Options This section is used to determine the Loop Response Time for hardwired zones 33 and 34. ON: Fast Loop Response. The loop response time will be 36 mS. OFF: Normal Loop Response. The loop response time will be 400 mS. Section [101]-[134] Zone Attributes These sections are used to customize the operation of the zones.
  • Page 42 Self Contained Wireless Alarm System v1.0 Section [170] PGM Output Timer Program the time, in seconds, PGM outputs programmed to follow the PGM Output Timer will activate for. Valid entries are [001] to [255]. Section [176] Cross Zone/Police Code Timer Program the time, in seconds (Cross Zone) or minutes (Police Code), that the panel will use to determine if a Cross Zone or Police Code event has occurred.
  • Page 43 Section 8: Programming Descriptions Section [377] Communicator Variables Program a 3-digit number for each program entry: Swinger Shutdown (Alarms): Maximum number of alarm/restoral transmissions per zone. Valid entries: [000] to [014]. Program data [000] to disable shutdown. Swinger Shutdown (Tamper): Maximum number of tamper alarm/restoral transmissions per zone. Valid entries: [000] to [014]. Program data [000] to disable shutdown.
  • Page 44 Self Contained Wireless Alarm System v1.0 Section [381] Second Communicator Options Option Description ON: Opening After Alarm Keypad Ringback Enabled. When the Opening After Alarm reporting code is successfully transmitted to a programmed telephone number, the keypad will sound a series of 8 beeps to confirm to the end user that the Opening After Alarm Code was sent and received.
  • Page 45 Section 8: Programming Descriptions ON: User Initiated Call-up Enabled. The user can initiate a downloading session using the [ ][6] command. OFF: User Initiated Call-up Disabled. The user cannot initiate a downloading session. Future Use ON: 300 Baud Panel Call-Up. When the user initiates a DLS connection, the panel will connect and send the initial header at 300 baud.
  • Page 46 Self Contained Wireless Alarm System v1.0 The following attributes are available for PGM Output Type [09] ON: PGM output activates if a Service Required trouble condition is present. ON: PGM output activates if an AC trouble condition is present. ON: PGM output activates if a Telephone Line trouble condition is present. ON: PGM output activates if a Failure to Communicate trouble condition is present.
  • Page 47 Section 8: Programming Descriptions Section [701] First International Options Option Description ON: 50 Hz AC. Configures the system for 50Hz AC. OFF: 60 Hz AC. Configures the system for 60Hz AC ON: Time Base Internal Crystal. The system uses the internal crystal for the internal panel clock. OFF: Time Base AC-Line.
  • Page 48 Self Contained Wireless Alarm System v1.0 Sub Section [82]-[85] Wireless Zone Supervision (Zones 1 - 32) Programming these sections determines whether or not the zone transmitter will be supervised. Panic Pendants do not send Supervisory signals and cannot be supervised. Sub Section [90] General Wireless Options (Zones 1 - 32) Option Description...

  • Page 49: Keypad Programming

    Section 8: Programming Descriptions Keypad Programming To access Keypad Programming enter [ ][8][Installer’s Code][ ]. To return to System Programming press [ ]. System Labels There are 39 programmable system labels which are programmable through the Keypad or Downloading. Once a label programming section has been entered, use the [<] and [>] Cursor keys to move left and right to get to another letter within the label.
  • Page 50 Self Contained Wireless Alarm System v1.0 Section [074] First Keypad Options Option Description Future Use ON: [A] Key Enabled. When the [A] key is pressed and held, the keypad will generate a [A]ux key alarm. The display will prompt the user to hold the key. OFF: [A] Key Disabled.
  • Page 51 Section 8: Programming Descriptions Section [076] Third Keypad Options Option Description ON: Chime Enabled for Zone Openings. When the zone is open and the chime feature is enabled ([*][4] Door Chime), the keypad will chime the selected chime tone for the zone. OFF: Chime Disabled for Zone Openings. The keypad will not chime for zone openings ON: Chime Enabled for Zone Closings.

  • Page 52: Testing & Troubleshooting

    Self Contained Wireless Alarm System v1.0 Section 9: Testing & Troubleshooting Testing: • Power up system • Program options as required (See Programming Section) • Violate, then restore zones • Verify correct Reporting Codes are sent to the Central Station Troubleshooting: •...
  • Page 53 Section 9: Testing & Troubleshooting Trouble [4] Failure to Communicate Panel fails to communicate one or more Connect a headset to TIP and RING of the control panel. Monitor for events to central station the following conditions: • Continuous dial tone •...

  • Page 54: App A Reporting Code Formats (Contact Id, Sia)

    Self Contained Wireless Alarm System v1.0 Appendix A: Reporting Code Formats The following tables contain Contact ID and Automatic SIA format reporting codes. See Programming Sections [320]-[348] for Reporting Codes Contact ID The first digit (in parentheses) will automatically be sent by the control. The second two digits are programmed to indicate specific information about the signal.
  • Page 55 Appendix A: Reporting Code Formats Automatic Dialer SIA Auto Section # Reporting Code Code Sent When... Contact ID Direction* Rep Codes** Codes [347] Installer Lead In Installer’s mode has been entered MA/R (6)27 LB-00 [347] Installer Lead Out Installer’s mode has been exited MA/R (6)28 LS-00...

  • Page 56: Communicator Format Options

    Self Contained Wireless Alarm System v1.0 Appendix B: Communicator Format Options The following format options are programmable in section [350] on page 23 20 BPS, 1400 Hz handshake 20 BPS, 2300 Hz handshake • BPS Formats - 0 is not valid in Account or Rep Code (A must be used) Depending on the pulse format selected the panel will communicate using the following: •...
  • Page 57 Appendix B: Communicator Format Options SIA FSK • SIA -0 is valid in Account or Rep Code (not 00 in a Reporting code though) • This format uses 300 Baud FSK as the communication media. The Account Code can be 4 or 6 hexadecimal digits in length, All reporting codes must be 2 digits in length.

  • Page 58: Regulatory Approvals Information

    Self Contained Wireless Alarm System v1.0 Appendix C: Regulatory Approvals Information North America This product has been tested and found in compliance with the following standards: UL1023 Household Burglar-Alarm System Units UL985 Household Fire Warning System Units UL1635 Digital Alarm Communicator System Units ULC-S545-02Residential Fire Warning System Control Units ORD-C1023-1974Household Burglar-Alarm System Units This product has also been tested and found in compliance with the ANSI/SIA CP-01-2000 Control Panel Standard –...
  • Page 59 Call Waiting Cancel (Section [382], Option 4) feature on a non-Call Waiting line will prevent successful communication to the supervising station. Fire Alarm Verification feature (Auto Verified Fire Zone type [89]) is supported on the DSC Wireless Smoke Detector, Model WS4916. The fire alarm delay is 40s.

  • Page 60: App Dsia False Alarm Reduction Quick Reference Chart

    Self Contained Wireless Alarm System v1.0 Appendix D: SIA False Alarm Reduction SIA Feature Comments Range/Default Require- Programming Section ment Exit Time Access to Entry and Exit delays and Bell Time Out for the system Range:45- 255 seconds Required [005], 3rd entry Default: 60 sec.

  • Page 61: App E 2-Way Audio Verification

    Appendix E: 2-Way Audio Verification (SCW9047 only) Appendix E: 2-Way Audio Verification (SCW9047 only) The following information is intended for use by the Central Station Operator. The SCW9047 Audio Verification provides Talk and Listen-in capability for audio verification of alarms. This allows the central station to communicate with the occupants through the microphone and speaker of the alarm system.
  • Page 62 Self Contained Wireless Alarm System v1.0 Initiating, Control and Termination of the Session: The Operator controls the session the using the following Audio Control Telephone Key Functions.To select the following commands, Press [*][0] followed by the key number(s) indicated below Command Description Future Use...
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  • Page 64 DSC c/o APL Logistics 757 Douglas Hill Rd., Lithia Springs, GA 30122 tion. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if...

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