PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 v4.6 NA Installation Guide WARNING: This manual contains information on limitations regarding product use and function and information on the limitations as to liability the manufacturer. The entire manual should be read carefully.
Smoke alarms should be installed outside of each sleeping area and on each level of the home. DSC recommends that additional smoke alarms beyond those required for minimum protection be installed. Additional areas that should be protected include: the basement;...
Chapter 1 Installation & Wiring Chapter 1 Installation & Wiring This Installation Guide provides the basic installation, wiring and programming information required to program the PowerSeries PC1616, PC1832, and PC1864 control panels. All necessary information required to meet UL Listing requirements is included in this document.
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Do NO T r oute an y wiring o ver cir cuit boar ds . M aintain at least 1"(25.4mm) separation. a)This equipment, Alar m Controller PC1616/1832/1864 shal l A minim um of 1/4" (6.4mm) separation mu st be maintained at all points between be installed and used within an en vironment that pr ov ides th e po wer limited wiring and all other non-po wer limited wiring.
These terminals supply 700mA of current at 12VDC for commercial installations and 11.1-12.6VDC for residential installations (e.g. DSC SD-15 WULF). To comply with NFPA 72 Temporal Three Pattern requirements: Program [013] Opt [8] ON. Note that Steady, Pulsed alarms are also supported.
RESISTOR ZONE (5600 ohm) Wireless CO detectors are also available. When installing INPUT wireless CO detectors, use only DSC model WS4913. A DSC ALARM (SEOL TYPE 41) wireless receiver model RF5132-433 v5.1 (and higher) or DSC INITIATING LOOP...
: 16.5VAC/40VA DSC PTD1640U, DSC PTC1640U, DSC PTD1640U-CC Plug-in, Class 2 Transformer. NOTE: Use DSC PTD1640 for Canadian installations. For UL Listed installations, do NOT connect transformer to a receptacle controlled by a switch. 1.12 RFK5500 and RFK5564 Easy Wireless Enrollment Procedure Enter [ ][8][Installer Code][898].
PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 Chapter 2 User Commands Any system keypad can be used to program or perform any keypad command. LED keypads use status and zone indicator lights to represent alarm functions and status. The LCD keypad displays the description and status indicator lights represent alarm functions and status. This section describes basic keypad commands.
Chapter 2 User Commands [,][2] Trouble Display Refer to Appendix D – Troubleshooting Guide, for troubleshooting assistance and a detailed description of all trouble conditions. When powering up the system for the first time, or in the event of a loss of power (including battery removal), a Loss of Clock trouble will appear on the display.
PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 [,][6] User Functions Press [,][6] followed by the Master Code, then press the number corresponding to the following functions: Enter the time and date using the following format [HH:MM] [MM/DD/YY]. Program the time using the Program Time and Date: twenty-four-hour system (e.g., 8:00 PM = 2000 hours).
DLS session window. 3.3 Advanced Keypad Programming DSC recommends filling in the Programming Worksheet with the required information before programming the system. This will reduce the time required to program and will help eliminate errors.
PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 3.3.1 Programming Toggle Options: Enter the 3-digit programming section number: Keypad Type Option ON Option OFF • The Armed light will turn OFF and • The Ready light will turn ON. Zone Light Zone Light • The keypad will display which toggle options are ON or OFF...
Chapter 4 Programming Descriptions Chapter 4 Programming Descriptions The following is a brief description of the features and options available in the Power PC1616/1832/1864 control panel. Please refer to the keypad installation sheet for function key programming. Global Stay Arming If enabled by the installer, when this function key is pressed the panel will prompt the user for an access code.
[009] to [011] PGM Outputs The PC1616 and PC1832 have two on-board PGM outputs (PGM1 and PGM2). The PC1864 has four on-board PGM outputs (PGM1 to PGM4). The panel has the capacity for up to 14 PGM outputs (8 additional low-current PGM outputs with PC5208 module, 4 additional high-current PGM outputs with a PC5204 module).
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Chapter 4 Programming Descriptions [11] System Tamper: Output will activate when any tamper condition is present [12] TLM and Alarm: Output will activate if a telephone line trouble is present and then an alarm occurs [13] Kissoff: Output will activate for 2 seconds when a valid kissoff is received from the central station Ground Start: Output will activate for 2 seconds when the panel attempts to seize the phone line (additional dial tone search must [14] be programmed in the central station phone number –...
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PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 [013] First System Option Code Option Description ON: zones require normally-closed loops. OFF: zones require End-Of-Line resistors, as determined by option [2]. ON: zones require double End-Of-Line resistors. OFF: zones require single End-Of-Line resistors. ON: keypads will display all trouble conditions while armed. OFF: keypads will only display fire trouble when armed. This option must be OFF if LCD5500 v2.x (or older) keypads are used on the system.
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Chapter 4 Programming Descriptions [016] Fourth System Option Code Option Description ON: the system supervises the AC input and displays a trouble if a failure is detected. OFF: AC Input is not supervised. ON: the trouble light will flash when an AC trouble is detected. OFF: the trouble light turns on, does not flash. ON: the keypad blanks (no indicator lights) if a key is not pressed for 30 seconds.
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PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 [019] Seventh System Option Code Option Description For Future Use For Future Use ON: When disarming, the keypad will display only the first alarm to occur during the last arming period. OFF: When disarming, the keypad will display all zones that were in alarm during the last arming period...
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Chapter 4 Programming Descriptions ON: the user cannot switch from Away Arm mode to Stay Arm mode using the function keys. OFF: the user can switch arming modes. ON: the system disconnects a listen in/two-way session if a new event occurs. OFF: the system does NOT disconnect.
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PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 [166] Post Dial Wait for Handshake Program the maximum time the panel will wait, after dialing, for a valid handshake from the central station. Valid entries are seconds. [001] to [255] [167] TL/GS Module Wait for Acknowledgement Program the maximum time the panel will wait, after sending a data packet, for an acknowledgement from the central station.
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Chapter 4 Programming Descriptions [191] to [198] No Activity Arm Timer Program the amount of time, in minutes, for the No Activity Arm Timer ([191] for Partition 1, [192] for Partition 2, etc.). If Delay Zones are restored and no zone activity is detected for the time programmed, the system will start the auto-arm sequence. Valid entries are [000]-[255]. [199] Auto-Arming Pre-alert Timer Program the amount of time, in minutes, for the Auto-Arming Pre-Alert Time.
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PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 [310] System Account Number Program the System Account Number. Only the SIA format supports 6-digit account numbers. If a 4-digit account number is required, program the last two digits as data [FF]. When using the SIA format, this account number will be used for all reporting events. When using a different format, this account number will be used for all events that are not partition-specific (for example, low battery, AC trouble, etc.).
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Chapter 4 Programming Descriptions [380] First Communicator Option Code Option Description the system communicator is enabled. OFF: the communicator is disabled. the system transmits alarm restorals if the zone is restored and the bell has timed out. OFF: the system transmits alarm restorals immediately when the zone is restored. the panel uses rotary (pulse) dialing.
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PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 [383] Fourth Communicator Option Code Option Description : events programmed to communicate to phone #1 will use the Partition Account Number in [311]. Events Programmed to com- municate to phone #2 will use the Partition Account Number in [312].
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Chapter 4 Programming Descriptions [501] to [514] Programmable Output Attributes These options are used to customize the operation of the PGM outputs ([501] for PGM 1, [502] for PGM 2 etc.). The available options depend on which PGM output type has been programmed. When the PGM Output Options ([009] to [011]) are programmed, the system will change the PGM Attributes to the default settings.
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PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 PGM Output Option [29] and [35]-[41] Option Description [1]-[2] For Future Use : the PGM will switch to ground when the event occurs. : the PGM will switch to open when the event occurs. [4]-[7] For Future Use : AND logic is selected, all zones that are enabled must be violated before the PGM will activate.
Chapter 4 Programming Descriptions [702] Second International Option Code Option Description : the communicator uses a 33/67 make/break ratio when pulse dialing. : the system uses a 40/60 make/break ratio. : the system dials regardless of the presence of a dial tone after the first attempt. : the system dials only if a dial tone is detected.
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PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 [903] View Module Supervision The keypad will display the modules detected by the system by turning on the associated zone light (LED keypads), flashing the numbers (fixed-message LCD keypads), or displaying the modules detected in plain language (programmable LCD keypads). Refer to the chart...
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Chapter 4 Programming Descriptions [001]-[064] Label Programming (Zone 1-64) (applies to PK5500/RFK5500/RFK5564 only) Zone and other labels in these sections can be customized. Default labels are in English and do not change when an alternate language is selected. Labels can be programmed locally or downloaded/uploaded using DLS and Connect 24 interactive software. To program a zone label: Press To Enter/Display...
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PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 Words Table Item Text Item Text Item Text Item Text Item Text Item Text 001 Aborted 042 Control 083 Garage 124 Motion 165 Shop 206 E 002 AC 043 Date 084 Gas 125 No 166 Side 207 F 003 Access 044 Daughter’s...
PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 Programming Worksheets Shaded programming sections indicate minimum programming requirements The defaults for SIA FAR CP-01 are indicated in gray text. Keypad Partition /Slot and Function Key Programming [000] Keypad Enrollment This must be done at each keypad requiring programming.
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Chapter 5 Programming Worksheets Section Zone Def. Section Zone Def. Section Zone Def. Section Zone Def. I _ _ _ __ I _ __ __ I I _ __ _ _I _ _ __ _I I _ _ __ _I _ _ __ _ I I _ __ __ I _ __ __ I [001] [002]...
[009] PGM1 and PGM2 Output Programming (Main Panel) Program PGM Option Attributes in sections [501] - [514]. Program PGM partitions in sections [551] - [564]. PC1616 and PC1832 have 2 onboard PGMs (PGM 1 and 2). PC1864 has 4 on-board PGMs (PGM 1-4). Default...
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Chapter 5 Programming Worksheets [013] First System Options Normally Closed Loops End-of-Line Resistors Double End-of-Line Resistors Single End-of-Line Resistors Panel shows all Troubles when armed Panel shows only Fire Troubles when armed Tampers/Faults do not show as open Tampers/Faults show as open ...
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PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 [017] Fifth System Options WLS Key Does Not use Access Codes WLS Key Uses Access Codes RF Jam Log after 5 Minutes RF Jam Log after 30 Seconds Audible RF Jam Trouble Beeps Silent RF Jam Trouble Beeps ...
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Chapter 5 Programming Worksheets [021] Eighth System Options Access Code Entry Blocked During Entry Delay Access Code Entry Not Blocked During Entry Delay For Future Use For Future Use For Future Use For Future Use Keyswitch Disarming During Entry Delay Only ...
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PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 [101]-[164] Zone Attributes Zone Attribute Defaults (Y = Option ON; N = Option OFF): Bold entries are opposite for SIA CP-01 Attribute: Audible Steady Chime Bypass Force* Swing Tx. Delay Wireless Zn Cross Zn Silent Pulsed Zone Type:...
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Chapter 5 Programming Worksheets Attribute: Zone Attributes 10-13 For Future Use NC Loops SEOL DEOL Config. Config. Config. 19 24hr Water 20 24hr Freeze 21 24hr Latching Tamper 22 Momentary Keyswitch 23 Maintained Keyswitch 25 Interior Delay 26 24hr Non-alarm 29 Auto Verified Fire 30 Fire Supervisory 31 Day Zone...
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Partition 8 is enabled Disabled For the PC1864 and PC1832, the default setting is partition 1, zones 1-16 ON. For the PC1616, the default setting is par- tition 1, zones 1-6 ON. Partition 1 Zone Assignment Partition 2 Zone Assignment...
Chapter 5 Programming Worksheets Account Codes Enter a 6-digit account number for the system account code. SIA will use this account code for all eight partitions. Only SIA supports 6-digit account codes. If the last two digits of the account code are FF, the panel will only use the first four digits. Section [FFFFFF] [310] System Account Code...
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PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 [328] Miscellaneous Alarm Reporting Codes Duress Alarm I_______I_______I Opening After Alarm I_______I_______I Recent Closing I_______I_______I Zone Expander Supervisory Alarm I_______I_______I Zone Expander Supervisory Restore I_______I_______I Cross Zone Police Code Alarm I_______I_______I Burglary Not Verified I_______I_______I Alarm Cancelled...
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PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 [347] Miscellaneous Maintenance Reporting Codes [348] Test Transmission Reporting Codes Telephone Number 1 FTC Restore Walk Test End I_______I_______I I_______I_______I Telephone Number 2 FTC Restore Walk Begin I_______I_______I I_______I_______I Event Buffer 75% Full Since Last Upload Periodic Test Transmission with Trouble...
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Chapter 5 Programming Worksheets [367]-[374] Opening/Closing Communicator Call Directions Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Options 6,7,8 Section Partition 1st Telephone 2nd Telephone Not Used Not Used Alt Comm Future Use Number (Def OFF) Number (Def OFF) (Def OFF) (Def OFF) (Def OFF)
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PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 [380] First Communicator Options J Communications Enabled Communications Disabled J Restorals on Bell Time-out Restorals Follow Zones J Pulse Dialing DTMF Dialing J Switch to Pulse Dialing on 5th Attempt DTMF Dial For All Attempts ...
PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 Zone Programming Summary Zone programming can be found in sections [001] - [004], [101] - [164], [020], [202] - [265]. Use this area to record a summary of your zone programming. System Zone System Zone Zone Label...
Special Opening Opening (disarming) using one of the following methods: keyswitch, E(4)AA-000 OP-00 maintenance code, DLS software, wireless key [345]-[346] Battery Trouble/Rest. PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 battery is low/battery restored MA/R E(3)A2-000/ YT-00/YR-00 R(3)A2-000 [345]-[346] AC Line Trouble/Rest. AC power to control panel is disconnected or interrupted/AC power...
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PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 Automatic Dialer SIA Auto Section # Reporting Code Code Sent When... Contact ID Direction* Rep Codes** Codes [345]-[346] TLM Failure/Restore Telephone line monitoring trouble/Telephone line restored MA/R E(3)51-000/ LT-01/LR-01 R(3)51-000 [345]-[346] Gen System Trouble/Rest. “Service Required” trouble (view troubles using [*][2])/trouble...
• The digital communicator shall be enabled it can be increased up to 45 seconds at the option of the end user by consulting with the • The control panel shall be in the attack resistant enclosure DSC Model CMC-1 or installer.
PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 Appendix C: SIA False Alarm Reduction SIA Feature Comments Range/Default Requirement Programming Section Access to Entry and Exit delays for each partition and Bell Time Out for the system For Full or auto arming: Required Exit Time - [005], 3rd entry...
Appendix D: Troubleshooting Guide Appendix D: Troubleshooting Guide Testing: • Power up system • Program options as required (See Programming Section) • Violate, then restore zones Reporting Codes • Verify correct are sent to the Central Station Troubleshooting: LCD Programmable-Message Keypad •...
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PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 Trouble Cause Troubleshooting Trouble [1] Service Required Press [1] to determine specific trouble Main panel battery less than 11.1VDC [1] Low Battery NOTE: If battery is new allow 1 hour for battery to charge. • Verify voltage measured across AC terminals is 16-18 VAC.
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Appendix D: Troubleshooting Guide Trouble Cause Troubleshooting Trouble [2] AC Failure No AC at panel AC input Verify voltage measured across AC terminals is 16-18VAC. Replace transformer if required. terminals Trouble [3] Telephone Line Trouble Phone Line Voltage at TIP, RING on main •...
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PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 Trouble Cause Troubleshooting Trouble [6] Zone Tamper Press [6] to determine specific zones with a tamper trouble A tamper condition is present on one or • Perform a Module Placement Test –Section [904] more wireless devices •...
Appendix E: Template Programming Appendix E: Template Programming Template programming allows quick programming of the minimum functions required for basic operation. The below tables are used to determine the desired template to be used (for information on performing template programming see Section 4 – Programming Descriptions). Each digit represents 1 of the template sections listed below. The option number selected for each digit will make up the 5 digit template programming code.
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PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 Selected Troubles Trouble [345] Alarms [346] Restoral Battery AC Failure Bell Circuit Fire, Alarm Aux PS General System General System Supervisory FF = Communicate in automatic format , 00 = Disabled Openings & Closings Users CLOSINGS, Residential Dial Reporting codes...
Appendix F: Communicator Format Options Appendix F: Communicator Format Options This section requires two 2-digit entries to set the communi- • If an event’s reporting code is programmed as [00] or [FF], cations format that is to be used for each phone number (1 the panel will not attempt to call central station.
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PowerSeries - PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 the duration of Post Dial Wait for Handshake timer. Once Telephone Line Monitoring (TLM) the panel receives the handshake, it will emit an alarm tone When the TLM Enable option is selected, the panel will over the telephone line for 20 seconds. If several alarms...
Appendix F: Communicator Format Options 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 Instructions 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.
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(f) Termination - Without prejudice to any other rights, DSC may terminate this EULA if You fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this • This End-User License Agreement (“EULA”) is a legal agreement between You (the company, individual or entity who acquired the Software EULA.
NOTE: CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Digital Security Controls could void your authority to If trouble is experienced with this equipment PC1616, PC1832, PC1864 for repair or war- use this equipment. ranty information, please contact the facility indicated below. If the equipment is causing...