• W A R N I N G • 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. WLS920 Wireless Security System Installation Manual...
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NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements. Industry Canada does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection.
Introduction Specifications and Features WLS920 Wireless Desktop Alarm Control Unit • Frequency: 922 to 926 MHz, Spread Spectrum • Zones - receiver can receive signals from up to 8 wireless zones • Supervisory - programmable supervisory window, 1 to 12 hours •...
How to Program Installer’s Programming Installer’s Programming is used to program all communicator and panel options. The Installer’s Code is [5010] by default but may be changed to prevent unauthorized access to programming. Installer’s programming steps are as follows: 1. Enter [ ] [8] [Installer’s Code]. The Armed light will turn ON and the System light will flash to indicate that the panel is waiting for the 3- digit programming section number.
Programming Toggle (ON/OFF) Option Sections Some programming sections contain several toggle options. The panel will use zone lights 1 through 8 to indicate if the different options are enabled or disabled. Press the number corresponding to the option to turn it ON or OFF.
Installation Steps Hardwire Connections (Power and Telephone) There are four jacks located at the back of the unit: one TYPE jack for the AC connector, two telephone jacks (one Telephone In; one Telephone Out) and one RJ-38A jack for a hardwired telephone connection. To connect the power, plug one end of the AC power adaptor to the round jack at the back of the unit.
Module Placement Test You must test the placement of each wireless device before you permanently mount them. The module placement test will determine whether the location you have selected is Good, Fair or Bad. If you get a Bad result, relocate the device and perform the test again. To test each wireless device, perform the following: 1.
The account number is used by the central station to distinguish between panels. There is one account number programmable for the WLS920. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○...
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Zone Alarm The panel will transmit the Zone Alarm Reporting Code when a zone goes into alarm. 24 hour type zones will go into alarm whether the panel is armed or disarmed and report to the central station. All other types of zones will only go into alarm if the panel is armed.
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A General System Tamper Reporting Code will be transmitted when the tamper zone on any module is violated. The General System Tamper Restoral Reporting Code will be transmitted when the tamper zone on the module is restored. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Tamper Reporting Codes ...............
Miscellaneous If the panel fails to transmit information to the central station, it will display a Failure To Communicate (FTC) trouble condition. The panel will transmit a Phone Number 1 Failure to Communicate Reporting Code or a Phone Number 2 Failure to Communicate Reporting Code the next time it calls the central station. The panel will transmit the old events, followed by the FTC message, followed by the new events.
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If the SIA format is selected, the panel can be programmed to automatically generate all zone and user code numbers, thus eliminating the need to program these items. If the SIA Sends Automatic Reporting Codes option is enabled, the panel will operate as follows: 1.
Zone Programming Zone Definitions Program section [001] to select how each of the zones will operate. Each zone requires a two digit entry. In addition to zone definitions, six different attributes may be programmed by zone (see Section 5.2 – “Zone Attributes”).
The end user can generate a communicator test. If the System Test Reporting Code is programmed, the panel will send the signal when the System Test command is entered (see the WLS920 Instruction Manual for information on performing a System Test).
To prevent false alarms on exit, use the built-in feature Audible Exit Fault. A fault will be indicated when the user has failed to secure the system once they have exited the premises (see the WLS920 Instruction Manual for a full description of this feature).
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To bypass a zone: 1. Enter [ ] [1] (access code if required). 2. The control unit will turn on the zone lights for any zones already bypassed. 3. Enter the 2 digit zone number to bypass the zone. 4. The control unit will turn on the zone light. 5.
2. The control unit will beep 3 times rapidly when the Door Chime feature is enabled and one long beep when the feature is disabled. [ ]+[5] Programming Access Codes Refer to the WLS920 Instruction Manual section “Programming Access Codes” for information on programming access codes. [ ]+[6] Setting the System Date and Time To set the system time, enter [ ] [6] followed by the Master Code.
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[00] – Null Key The key is not used and will perform no function when pressed. Each key is programmed as [00] by default. [01]-[02]– For Future Use [03] – Stay Arm The system will arm in the Stay mode, meaning that all Stay/Away type zones will be automatically bypassed. Delay type zones will provide entry and exit delay.
[014] First System Option Code Default Option Section Arm / Disarm Bell Squawk enabled Arm / Disarm Bell Squawk disabled I _ _______I Bell Squawk During Auto Arm No Bell Squawk During Auto Arm I _ _______I Bell Squawk On Exit Delay No Bell Squawk On Exit Delay I _ _______I Bell Squawk On Entry Delay...
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[320] Alarm Reporting Codes, Zones 1-8 (Section 4.4 “Reporting Codes”) Zone 1 Zone 5 I _ ______I _ _ _____I I _ _ _____I _ _ _____I Zone 2 Zone 6 I _ ______I _ _ _____I I _ _ _____I _ _ _____I Zone 3 Zone 7 I _ ______I _ _ _____I...
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[343] Miscellaneous Closing (Arming) Reporting Codes (Section 4.4 “Reporting Codes”) For future use For future use I _ ______I _ _ _____I I _ _ _____I _ _ _____I For future use Partial Closing I _ ______I _ _ _____I I _ _ _____I _ _ _____I Closing by System Code 40 Special Closing...
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[360] Communicator Format Options (Section 4.5 “Reporting Formats”) The Third telephone number follows the format of the First telephone number. Default 1st Phone Number I _ _ _____I _ _ _____I 2nd Phone Number I _ _ _____I _ _ _____I 01 20 BPS, 1400 HZ handshake 04 SIA FSK 02 20 BPS, 2300 HZ handshake...
[371] Test Transmission Time of Day (Section 6.4 “Test Transmission”) Default 9999 (Valid entries are 0000-2359, 9999 to disable) I _ ______I _ ______I _ ______I _ ______I [380] First Communicator Option Code Default Option Section Communications Enabled Communications Disabled I _ ______I Restorals on Bell Time-out Restorals Follow Zones...
Supervision [81] Wireless supervisory Window Default = 03 l _ ___ l _ ___ l RF transmitter supervisory window (hours), valid entries are 01-12. Panic Transmitters are NOT supervised and must be disabled in the following sections. [82] Zone Transmitter Supervision Options (1-8) Default = ON Option ON Option OFF...
If telephone lines are used to transmit alarms, they may be out of service or busy for certain periods of Any products returned to DSC which have the Installer’s Lockout option enabled and time. Also an intruder may cut the telephone line or defeat its operation by more sophisticated means exhibit no other problems will be subject to a service charge.
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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Digital Security Controls Ltd. could void your authority to use this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.