About Your Security System; Using This Manual; Understanding Your Security System - DSC PC6010 User Manual

About Your Security System

Your DSC security equipment has been designed to give you the greatest possible flexibility
and convenience. The liquid crystal display (LCD) keypad guides you through each operation
with easy-to-understand prompts. With unique sound sequences, the keypad signals
faults and other indications of system status.
Read this manual carefully to become familiar with the features that have been
implemented on your system. All users of this system should be instructed in the features
available to them.

1.1 Using This Manual _______________________________________________________________

There are 4 possible types of users of an PC6010 security system. Each of the 4 user types
can access different levels of features.
This manual describes how to use the features that are available to Basic and Advanced
users. These features may also be available to Supervisor and Master users. For information
on additional functions which are available to Supervisor and Master users, please refer
to the Maintenance Manual.
Each user type has access to a different set of system functions. Each procedure indicates
which users will be able to access it, with a graphic similar to the following:

1.2 Understanding Your Security System ___________________________________________

Your security system is made up of a control panel, keypads and various detectors
and sensors.
Control Panel
The control panel is the "brain" of your security system. It controls and monitors all the
keypads and sensors, and communicates with the central station (if remote monitoring is
turned on). The control panel will be mounted out of the way, in a utility closet or in a
basement. The metal cabinet contains the system electronics, fuses and stand-by battery.
There is normally no reason for anyone but the installer or service professional to have
access to the control panel.
Keypads
You can access system functions with your keypad(s), described in the User Guide. Each
keypad has a sounder. The keypad has a liquid crystal display (LCD) which shows system
messages. The keypad can send commands to the system and show the current system status.
You installer will mount the keypad(s) inside your premises, close to the entry/exit door(s).
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