Section 8: Arming And Disarming; Arming And Disarming Options; Automatic Arming - DSC Maxsys PC4020 Installation Manual

Section 8: Arming and Disarming

8.1 Arming and Disarming Options

Ref #: [0100XX01] where XX = Partition 01-08
The following arming and disarming options are pro-
grammed by partition.
If the Bell Squawk option is enabled, outputs will activate
once briefly when the partition is armed and twice when
the partition is disarmed. All outputs programmed for
'Fire and Burg,' 'Inv Fire/Burg,' 'Burg Only' or 'Inv Burg
Only' will squawk (default=No).
In an attempt to reduce false alarms, the Audible Exit
Fault (Aud. Exit Fault) toggle option is designed to notify
the user of an improper exit when arming the system. In
the event that the user fails to close the exit/entry door
properly, the system will notify them in two ways: the
keypad will emit one continuous beep and the burglary
bell outputs will activate. If this occurs, the user must re-
enter the premises, enter their access code to disarm the
system, and then follow the arming procedure again
(default=No).

8.2 Automatic Arming

Automatic system arming is accessible by the user or sys-
tem administrator through the [*][6] System Functions
Menu. Through this menu, the user can set auto arm
times, days, select a programmed auto arm or disarm
schedule and turn auto-arming on and off.
NOTE: If the system has a Loss of Time trouble, auto-
matic arming and disarming will not work.
For more information regarding automatic arming, please
see the Instruction Manual 'Auto Arm Control'.
To program auto-arming schedules for partitions, see 14.4
'Arming/Disarming Schedules'.
Auto-arming Options
Ref #: [0100XX01] where XX = Partition 01-08
Automatic arming is enabled or disabled for each parti-
tion. If the Auto Arm/Disarm partition toggle option is
enabled for a selected partition, the user will be able to set
up auto-arming for that partition (default=Yes).
If the Autoarm Req Code toggle option is enabled, the
user must enter an access code during the auto arm pre-
alert period in order to prevent arming. If disabled, press-
ing any key will cancel auto-arming. The Auto Arm Can-
cellation reporting code, if programmed, will be sent in
either case (default=No).
If Autoarm Squawk toggle option is enabled, the bell out-
put will squawk for one second every 10 seconds during
the auto arm pre-alert period. If disabled, the bell will not
sound (default=No).
NOTE: Autoarming shall not be used on UL listed sys-
tems.
Auto-Arm Pre-Alert Period
Ref#: [0100XX0205] where XX = Partition 01-08
When a partition begins auto-arming, all keypads
assigned to that partition will sound steady for the pro-
grammed pre-alert period. During this time, the partition
is not armed and a user can postpone/cancel auto-arming
by pressing any key on a partition keypad, or entering
their access code, if required. The pre-alert period time can
be programmed from 001 to 255 minutes (default = 001).
Postpone Arm
Ref #: [00020305]
If the Postpone Arm time is programmed, the user will
not be able to cancel the auto-arm sequence. The user will
only be able to postpone auto-arming for the programmed
amount of time by pressing a key or entering their access
code. Once the timer expires, the auto-arming sequence
will begin again. Auto-arming can be postponed multiple
times. The panel will continue to attempt auto-arming
until it is successful.
NOTE: Disabling the auto-arming feature using the
[*][6] command will not cancel auto-arming once the
auto-arming sequence has begun.
Valid entries for the Postpone Arm time are from 000 to
255 minutes. The default setting is 000 (postpone auto-
arming disabled).
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