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- Page 1 WARNING This manual contains information on limitations regarding product use and function and information on the limitations as to liability of the manufacturer. The entire manual should be carefully read. User’s Guide ® Power8 PC5OO5 v3.2 S E C U R I T Y S Y S T E M...
- Page 2 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e G u i d e The following chart lists the basic functions of your system alphabetically, and the keys to press for each function. Refer to the listed page number for more information. NOTE: Some functions may not be available on your system.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Tab l e o f C o n t e n t s Keypad Buttons & Lights Displays (LCD Keypads): ......................2 Status Lights (All Keypads): ....................2 Number Pad (All Keypads): ....................2 Function Buttons (All Keypads): ...................2 Arrow Keys (LCD5500Z Keypad Only): ..................2 Emergency Keys (All Keypads): ....................2 Zone Lights (PC55XXZ Keypads): ..................2 Function Indicators (LCD5501Z and PC55XXZ Keypads): ............2... - Page 4 Customizing Your System Programming Access Codes ....................20 Setting the Time and Date ....................21 Changing the LCD5500Z Display Language .................21 Changing LCD5500Z Display Brightness/Contrast ..............21 Changing Keypad Sounder Loudness ...................21 Fire Safety Household Fire Safety Audit ....................22 Fire Escape Planning ......................22 Glossary System Information For Service ...........................25...
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Page 5: Keypad Buttons & Lights
Keypad Buttons & Lights LCD5501Z Keypad LCD5500Z Keypad PC5532Z (LED) Keypad PC5508Z PC5516Z Your installer may have installed one of these LED keypads if you have 16 or fewer zones on your system. These keypads operate in the same way as the PC5532 keypad. -
Page 6: Displays (Lcd Keypads)
– š Displays (LCD Keypads): Arrow Keys (LCD5500Z Keypad Only): If “< >” appears, more information can be accessed Fixed Message Display (LCD5501Z Keypad) by using the keys. Press to see the pre- Shows the status of your security system using an LCD vious function or item of information. -
Page 7: About This Guide
About This Guide This Power8 User’s Guide is for anybody using a Power8 Security System. Read this guide thoroughly to learn how to use your security system. Ensure that all users of this system are equally instructed in its use. Important information about fire and burglary alarms is in section 3 on page 12. -
Page 8: Introduction
How Your Your security system is made up of a DSC Power8 control panel, one or more Power8 key- System Works pads, and various sensors and detectors. -
Page 9: Fire Detection
In t r o d uc t io n : F ir e De t e cti on Fire Detection This equipment is capable of monitoring fire detection devices such as smoke detectors and providing a warning if a fire condition is detected. Good fire detection depends on having an adequate number of detectors placed in appropriate locations. -
Page 10: Arming And Disarming Your System
Section 2: Arming and Disarming Your System This section describes how to perform the basic functions of your system: arming and dis- arming. Read this section carefully. Getting Ready Before you arm your system, make sure that the system is Ready. You can tell that the sys- tem is ready when the Ready light is ON. -
Page 11: Arming Your System
A r m in g an d D is ar m in g Y ou r Sy ste m : A r m in g Y o u r S ys t em Arming Your There are two basic methods for arming your security system. System •... -
Page 12: Bell/Siren Sounds After Away Arming
Bell/Siren Audible Exit Fault In an attempt to reduce false alarms, the Audible Exit Fault is designed to notify you of an Sounds After improper exit when arming the system in the Away mode. In the event that you fail to exit Away Arming the premises during the allotted exit delay period, or if you do not securely close the Exit/ Entry door, the system will notify you that it was improperly armed in two ways: the keypad... -
Page 13: Quick Arm
A r m in g an d D is ar m in g Y o u r Sys t e m: Q u ic k Arm Re-activate bypassed zones To fully arm the system when it has been armed in Stay mode: 1. -
Page 14: Automatic Arming
Automatic Your installer may have set up your system to arm at a pre-programmed time. If automatic Arming arming has been programmed, when the system reaches the programmed auto-arm time, the keypad buzzers will sound for one minute, and LCD5500Z keypads will display “System Arming in Progress”. -
Page 15: Quick Exit
A r m in g an d D is ar m in g Y ou r Sy ste m : Q u ic k Ex it Quick Exit Your installer will tell you if the Quick Exit feature has been enabled on your system. The Quick Exit feature will allow you to exit the premises while the system is armed, without having to disarm and then re-arm the system. -
Page 16: Dealing With Alarms And Emergencies
Section 3: Dealing With Alarms and Emergencies If you return to the premises and the bell or siren is on - DO NOT ENTER. Contact local authorities from a nearby safe location. Read this section carefully so that you will know what to do if your system goes into alarm. Your installer will tell you if fire detection equipment has been installed and enabled on your system. -
Page 17: Intrusion (Burglary) Alarms
Intrusion A steady bell or siren indicates an intrusion alarm. (Burglary) To silence the alarm: Alarms 1. Enter your [access code]. 2. If the alarm was unintentional, call your central station or local authorities immediately to avoid an unnecessary response. 3. -
Page 18: Calling For Help
Calling for All keypads have three pairs of emergency keys. Using these keys you can send an immedi- Help ate Fire, Auxiliary or Panic message to your central station. Press both keys for two seconds to send a Fire message, and to trigger a fire alarm on the system. -
Page 19: Using Advanced Functions
Section 4: Using Advanced Functions This section describes how to perform more specialized functions: bypassing zones, turning the door chime on or off, viewing the trouble display and event buffer, and testing your system. NOTE: Your system may have cross zoning enabled. For more information, ask your installer. -
Page 20: Recalling Bypassed Zones
Recalling To recall the last set of bypassed zones: Bypassed 1. Press , then your [access code] (if necessary). Zones 2. Press 3. To exit bypassing mode and return to the Ready state, press Bypass A Bypass Group is a selection of zones programmed into the system. If you bypass a group of zones on a regular basis, you can program them into the Bypass Group, so that you do Groups not have to bypass each zone individually every time. -
Page 21: Identifying Trouble Conditions
Us in g A dv an ce d F u nc t io n s : I de n t if y in g Tr ou b le C o nd i t io n s Identifying Your system continuously checks for a number of possible trouble conditions. If one of these trouble conditions occurs: Trouble Conditions... -
Page 22: Viewing The Event Buffer From An Lcd5500Z Keypad
Zone Light Type Of Trouble Low zone battery. This trouble is generated when a wireless device has a low battery. This trouble only applies if you have wireless devices installed on your system. Press [7] one, two, or three times to view which devices are experiencing battery failure. -
Page 23: Allowing Computer Access To Your System
Us in g Ad v an ce d F u nc t io n s : A ll ow in g C o m pu t e r A cc es s t o Y o u r S ys t em LCD5500Z keypads will display the following message when each zone (detector) is activated: “Secure System Before Arming <... -
Page 24: Customizing Your System
Section 5: Customizing Your System This section describes how to customize your system to your needs. Refer to this section for detailed instructions on: programming access codes, setting the time and date, and adjust- ing the keypad sounders and lights. Programming The master code (code 40) can be used to program system options, arm and disarm the sys- Access Codes... -
Page 25: Setting The Time And Date
Setting the You should make sure that your system has the correct time and date. This is important for the auto-arm feature to function correctly, and for accurate reporting of events. Time and Date 1. Press [Master Code] 2. The keypad will now accept 10 consecutive digits: •... -
Page 26: Fire Safety
Section 6: Fire Safety Read this section carefully for important information about fire safety. Household Most fires occur in the home. To minimize this danger, we recommend that a household fire safety audit be conducted and a fire escape plan be developed. Fire Safety 1. -
Page 27: Glossary
Section 7: Glossary Access code A 4- or 6-digit code that allows access to arming, disarming and other system functions. Alarm When a zone is violated (e.g., a smoke detector detects smoke, a motion detector senses movement, a door with a contact is opened), it will trigger an alarm. Intrusion (burglary) alarm: An alarm triggered by an intrusion detector (e.g., motion detectors, glassbreak detectors, door/window contacts). - Page 28 Exit delay A timer programmed by your installer. It starts when you arm your system, to allow you a period of time in which to leave the premises. At the end of the exit delay, the system will be armed. Master code The master code is a 4- or 6- digit access code that is used to program system options, to arm and disarm the system, and to program other access codes.
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Page 29: System Information
Section 8: System Information Fill out the following information for future reference and store this guide in a safe place. For Service Central Station Information: Account #:____________________________________ Telephone #: _________________________________ Installer Information: Company: ____________________________________ Telephone #: ________________________________ Access Codes Your Master Code is: __________________________________ Additional Access Codes: Code # Access Code... -
Page 30: Zone Information
Zone Information There are ________ active zones on the system. Zone Protected Area Zone Type... -
Page 31: Index
Index Display See Arming brightness 21 Access codes Panic keys 14 contrast 21 adding 20 Partition Viewing description 1 changing 20 defined 24 alarms 13 Door defined 23 Problem, See Trouble events 18 chime 19 erasing 20 Programming troubles 17 entry/exit 7, 23 Master code 24 automatic arming 10... -
Page 32: Limited Warranty
DSC. Custom products are only warranted to the extent capital, cost of substitute or replacement equipment, facilities or ser- that they do not function upon delivery. In such cases, DSC can replace vices, down time, purchaser’s time, the claims of third parties, including or credit at its option. -
Page 33: Warning Please Read Carefully
WARNING Please Read Carefully No t e to Ins ta ll ers Every fire is different in the amount of smoke produced and the rate of burning. This warning contains vital information. As the only individual in contact with sys- Smoke detectors cannot sense all types of fires equally well. - Page 34 FCC Compliance Statement: Incidence of Harm Should terminal equipment or protective circuitry cause harm to the telephone network, the telephone company shall, where practi- CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Digital cable, notify the customer that temporary disconnection of service may be Security Controls Ltd.
- Page 36 ©2001 Digital Security Controls Ltd. Printed in Canada 29005956 R001...
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