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PC4020 v3.0 • Installation Manual DLS-2 v1.3 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.
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Tab le o f C o nt e nt s Section 1: Introduction 8.2 Automatic Arming ............24 1.1 Out Of The Box ..............1 Section 9: Entry and Exit Delay 1.2 Specifications and Features ..........1 9.1 Entry and Exit Delay Times ..........25 Section 2: Installation and Wiring 9.2 Entry and Exit Delay Options .........
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PC402 0 Wiri ng D i ag ra m NOTE: Do not remove the foam from the back of the circuit board.
S ec tion 1: In tro d uc t i o n 1.1 Out Of The Box Expansion Capabilities • Up to 128 zones total using Please verify that the following components are included in the PC4020 package. • PC4108A 8 zone input modules •...
S e ction 2: Installa t i o n an d Wi r i ng 2.1 Planning the System 2.2 Terminal Descriptions The speed and efficiency of installing a MAXSYS system The following terminals appear on the PC4020 Alarm will be greatly enhanced by planning the installation. As Control Panel: a minimum, the following checklist should be used to Terminals...
S e c t i o n I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d W i r i n g 2.3 Current Ratings – Alarm Control Panel and Calculating Total Current Requirement Once you have determined which modules will draw Modules power from the main panel, use the following chart to...
the wire to calculate the maximum distance (see PC4204 Current Requirement “Capacitance Limits” below). AUX - 1.5A available for devices connected to the AUX 4. The total capacitance of the Combus wiring must not terminal, including devices connected to relay outputs exceed 80nF (see “Capacitance Limits”...
S e c t i o n I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d W i r i n g Single End of Line (EOL) All Single EOL zones have a 5600Ω resistor across them. If the zone is shorted or open, it will be violated.
2.7 Programmable Output Wiring One loop used: 1 to 32 devices on the loop ........ up to 2.5s The PGM output is a programmable terminal and will connect to +12V when activated. The terminal can sink a 33 to 112 devices on the loop......up to 5.4s maximum current of 50mA.
S e c t i o n I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d W i r i n g NOTE: No end-of-line resistors are required when To ensure proper operation, the wire length of the bell installing these devices.
If the lithium battery stops working, return the circuit keypad trouble light will turn on. If programmed, the board to DSC Ltd. Batteries may cause a fire when in keypad will also beep. For more information regarding contact with metal. If you need to dispose of the circuit AC options, see Section 10.1 “AC/DC Power Options.”...
S e c tio n 3: H o w t o P ro g ra m 3.1 Introduction to Programming Press [#] to return to the previous menus and to exit the installer programming mode. The PC4020 is programmed via a menu system. Use the arrow keys (<>) to scroll through different menu options The arrow keys (<>) will appear in the top right-hand and press the [*] key to select the menu option displayed.
3.4 Programming Hexadecimal Data 3.5 Programming Toggle Options Hexadecimal or “Hex” digits are often required for a Many programming items are toggle options that are programming item, such as telephone numbers and either enabled or disabled. Use the arrow keys (< >) to reporting codes.
S ec t ion 4 : M o du l e E nro l l me nt 4.1 Enrolling Keypads and Modules Zone Expanders Once the wiring of all keypads and modules is complete, NOTE: Enroll all zone expanders before assigning zones to PC4820 and AML devices.
4.3 Confirming Modules NOTE: Only the AMS-220/220T devices may be defined as fire zones. Do not program other AML Ref # [0202] then scroll to desired module devices as fire zones. In case module numbers were not recorded, you can ver- ify this information through the “Confirm Module”...
S e c t io n 5 : Par ti t i o ns and Z o n e s 5.1 Zone Supervision available options followed by their default. Each option is described later in this manual in the specified sections. Ref # [000204] “Zone Supervision”...
Deleting Partitions the Away mode, or the interior has been activated by Ref #: [0101] pressing [*] [1]. Scroll to the partition to be deleted, then press [*]. When • When a global zone is manually bypassed, as soon as a partition is deleted, the programming assigned to it any partition the zone is assigned to is disarmed, the will not be erased.
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S e c t i o n P a r t i t i o n s a n d Z o n e s Standard Fire (07) options using the arrow (< >) keys, then press the [*] key to select.
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NOTE: Waterflow zones always require single EOL NOTE: This zone type must not be used as a global resistors regardless of any other programming. Refer zone. If a keyswitch zone has been tampered or to the wiring diagram or Section 2.9 “Zone Wiring” faulted, the zone must be restored before it can be for zone configuration.
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S e c t i o n P a r t i t i o n s a n d Z o n e s • Swgr Shut Down – Swinger shutdown. After the zone • Waterflow Del – This will enable the waterflow delay has reported the programmed number of alarms, the for waterflow zones.
S ec ti on 6 : K e y p a d O p e r at i o n 6.1 Partition Keypads Global keypads can be programmed to operate accord- ing to the following options. To program these toggle A partition keypad is a keypad that is assigned to a parti- options, enter reference number [000200].
S e c t i o n K e y p a d O p e r a t i o n 6.4 Keypad Blanking [F]/[A]/[P] Activ. Bell If enabled, the fire or burg bell outputs and PGM outputs Ref #: [000200] programmed to sound fire or burglary alarms will acti- When the Keypad Blanking toggle option is enabled, all vate when the [F], [A] or [P] key is pressed.
[5] “Exit” – Activate Quick Exit When the option is disabled, the alarm memory will only be displayed when the system is disarmed. Pressing this key will cause the panel to activate the Quick Exit feature. This feature must be enabled in order 6.9 Zone Bypass Display for the function key to operate (see PC4020 Instruction Ref #: [000200]...
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S e c t i o n K e y p a d O p e r a t i o n Command Output X (X=1-8) (13-20) Fire Drill (24) This function key provides the user with a simple Pressing this key followed by entry of a valid access or Master code will initiate the Fire Drill.
S e ct i on 7 : In stall e r a nd A c ce s s C o d es NOTE: Security codes should be changed from their default settings to ensure the security of the system. Do not pro- gram codes that can be easily guessed.
S e cti on 8: Arm in g and D i s a rmi n g 8.1 Arming and Disarming Options Auto-Arm Pre-Alert Period Ref#: [0100XX0205] where XX = Partition 01-08 Ref #: [0100XX01] where XX = Partition 01-08 When a partition begins auto-arming, all keypads The following arming and disarming options are pro- assigned to that partition will sound steady for the pro- grammed by partition.
S ec t ion 9 : En t ry and E x i t De l ay Upon arming, the panel will begin the Exit Delay. If the “Exit Delay Aud” option is enabled, the keypad will beep every sec- ond until the exit delay expires (see Section 9.2 “Entry and Exit Delay Options”).
S e c tio n 1 0 : S y s te m P ro g ra m m i ng 10.1 AC/DC Power Options 10.3 Clock Options Ref # [000200] Set System Time and Date The following options are used to determine the power The System time and date can be programmed by the settings for the system.
Periodic Tx Days to central station. If the panel is unsuccessful after the Ref #: [0004020400] number of programmed attempts, a Failure to Communi- cate (FTC) trouble will be generated. Valid entries are from Enter the number of days between test transmissions. 001 to 255 attempts.
S e c ti on 11 : P ro g r am m ab l e O u t p u t s 11.1 Main Panel Outputs Inverted Fire and Burglary (01) The output will deactivate when any fire or burglary The main panel has four programmable outputs: Bell, alarm occurs on any of the selected partitions.
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TLM and Alarm (14) This output will activate when any zone tamper alarm The output will activate when a telephone line trouble is occurs on the selected partitions. It will remain active present and an alarm occurs on any of the selected parti- until the partition is disarmed (alarm silenced) or the bell tions.
S e c t i o n 1 1 : P r o g r a m m a b l e O u t p u t s Fire Strobe (53) a) the PGMs are enabled for all the same partitions The output will turn on steadily upon an alarm from a Fire type zone with the Audible zone attribute enabled.
Section 12: Communications Programming All options concerning communications can be programmed in the following sections, including telephone numbers, report- ing codes, account numbers, communicator toggle options and miscellaneous communicator options. By default, the Comm Enabled toggle option is on to enable communications. To disable communications, enter reference number [000401].
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S e c t i o n 1 2 : C o m m u n i c a t i o n s P r o g r a m m i n g • Restore on BTO: If enabled, the panel will send the occur simultaneously.
panel will send the reporting code to the third num- ([N]o). Dialer options are programmed individually for ber. each telephone number. The reporting codes in each group are indicated in • Busy Tone Det.: If enabled, when a busy tone is Appendix A “Reporting Codes.”...
S ec t io n 1 3 : D o wn l o ad i n g NOTE: DLS-2 v1.3 is required 13.1 Downloading Options • Double Call: If enabled, the panel will follow the dou- ble call procedure. If the panel detects one or two rings Downloading Telephone Number on the first call and then is called again within a pro- Ref #: [000302]...
S ec tio n 1 4 : E v e nt S c he d u l i n g Event scheduling allows for a variety of timed events to • Auto-disarm: Select whether the interval will be used occur on specific dates and at specific times. Openings to automatically disarm any partition(s) selected by and closings can be suppressed during high traffic times, the arming and disarming schedule.
14.3 Open/Close Suppression 4. Finally, toggle the Auto Arm or Auto Disarm toggle option, depending on which function the panel Ref #: [001000] should perform. Open/Close Suppression will prevent the communica- tion of openings or closings for the partitions following a NOTE: Each interval can be used for either auto-arm- programmed date schedule.
S e ctio n 1 5 : L I N K S C o m m u n i ca t i o n s 15.1 LINKS1000 (Cellular Communications) 15.2 LINKS2XXX (Long-range Radio Communica- tions) When using a LINKS1000 Cellular Communicator as a primary or backup means of communicating to the cen- Ref #: [000405] tral station, the following sections must be programmed.
Section 16: Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 16.1 General Diagnostics Default ESCORT4580 (if installed) Ref #: [0403] Ref #: [04] Once this selection has been made, the keypad will read The diagnostics function is designed to help you track “Confirm Default Press *.” Press the [*] key to confirm down any problems with the installed modules.
S e c t i o n 1 6 : D i a g n o s t i c s a n d T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g 16.5 System Fault Squawk battery trouble occurs, the panel will not restore the trou- ble until it has been viewed using the [*][2] trouble dis- If the Sys.Flt.Squawk option is turned on, when the sys-...
A p p e nd ix A: Re p o rt i n g C o d e s Notes on Contact ID Notes on SIA Format The following is a list of Contact ID reporting codes. The If the SIA 1 Account # option is selected, the panel will first digit (in parentheses) will automatically be sent by send the system account code along with its data trans- the control.
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Dialer Contact SIA Auto Rep Ref. # Reporting Code Code Sent When... Direction* Codes** [00040311] Closing 129-1000 user code # 129-1000 used to arm partition (4) A2 CL-UUU [00040311] Partial Closing one or more zones intentionally bypassed (4) 56 CW-000 when partition armed [00040311] Automatic (Scheduled) Clos- auto arming according to schedule...
A pp e ndix B : Zo ne R e po r ti n g C o d e s For notes on Contact ID and SIA reporting codes, see Appendix A. Zone Definition Contact ID* SIA Auto Rep Codes** Zone Zone Zone...
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Index programming 14 Schedule access levels 23 zone 14 Access Code Daylight Savings 26 arm / disarm 38 grand master 22 Line Loss 4 Default Panel 40 date 37 guard 22 LINKS Delinquency 13 holiday group 37 options 22 cellular 39 Diagnostics 40 interval 37 second master 22...
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UL Listed Commercial and Residential Installations Control of the Protected Premises In order to have a UL Certificated system the protected area is to be The installation requirements listed below must be met for the fol- under the responsibility of one ownership and management (i.e. one lowing grades of service.
I n st a lle r ’ s Lo c k o u t • damage incurred in shipping or handling; Any products returned to DSC which have the Installer’s Lockout option enabled and exhibit no other problems will be subject to a service charge.
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