Transmission Delay; Cross Zone (Police Code) Alarm; System Label; Hourly Print - DSC MAXSYS PC4020 Installation Manual

Periodic Tx Days
Ref #: [0004020400]
Enter the number of days between test transmissions.
Valid entries are from 001 to 255. The default setting is 001.
If the Test Tx in Min communicator toggle option is
enabled, the "Periodic Tx Days" counter will be the num-
ber of minutes between test transmissions (Ref #: [000401]
and scroll to option). If disabled, the "Periodic Tx Days"
counter will be the number of days between test trans-
missions. (Default = No)
Periodic Tx Time
Ref #: [0004020401]
Enter the time of day the test transmission will be sent.
Times are entered using 24 Hour format (HH:MM). The
default setting is 00:00 (midnight).
The test transmission reporting codes must also be pro-
grammed in order for this feature to function (see Section
12.7 "Reporting Codes").

10.9 Transmission Delay

When transmission delays are programmed, the panel
will delay reporting the related event for the number of
seconds programmed for the programmed time. The var-
ious transmission delays are listed below.
If the Tx Delay in Min communicator toggle option is
enabled, the transmission delay counters will be the pro-
grammed in minutes instead of seconds (Ref #: [000401],
scroll to option).
NOTE: Do not use Tx Delay in Min if you need to
have a transmission delay of less than 5 minutes. This
feature shall not be enabled on UL listed systems
AC Fail Delay
Ref #: [00020310]
The panel will delay the trouble indication on keypads
and remote annunciators for the programmed time (000
to 255 min.). This delay is to avoid the annunciation of
short-term AC failures. Some jurisdictions may not allow
any delay for Fire installations. In this case, the timer
should be left at its default setting (000 = disabled).
AC Fail Tx Delay
Ref #: [00040202]
This panel will delay the transmission of an AC trouble
reporting code for the programmed time. Enter the time
in hours and minutes, from 0000 to 2359 (HHMM). The
default setting is 0700.
Zone Tx Delay
Ref #: [00040203]
The panel will delay the transmission of a zone alarm
reporting code for the programmed number of seconds.
Valid entries are from 000 to 255 seconds. The default set-
ting is 000. If the alarm is silenced within the pro-
grammed time, no alarm communication will be sent.
The Transmission Delay zone toggle option must be
enabled for each zone in order for this delay to occur. See
Section 5.4 "Zone Programming, Zone Attributes."
Busy Tone Delay
Ref #: [00040205]
When a busy tone is detected after dialing, the panel will
wait for the programmed number of seconds before dial-
ing again. Valid entries are from 000 to 255 seconds. The
default setting is 060.
Dial Attempts #1
Ref #: [00040207]
This is the number of dialing attempts the panel will make
for telephone number 1 when attempting to send a signal
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to central station. If the panel is unsuccessful after the
number of programmed attempts, a Failure to Communi-
cate (FTC) trouble will be generated. Valid entries are from
001 to 255 attempts. The default setting is 010 attempts.
For UL listed systems, this shall be set to between 005
and 010.
Dial Attempts #2
Ref #: [00040208]
This is the number of dialing attempts for telephone
number 2. See "Dial Attempts #1" for details.
Dial Attempts #3
Ref #: [00040209]
This is the number of dialing attempts for telephone
number 3. See "Dial Attempts #1" for details.
Dialing Delay
Ref #: [00040210]
After a failed attempt to call the central station, this is the
amount of time the panel will wait before making the
next dialing attempt. Valid entries are from 001 to 255
seconds. The default setting is 020.
4164 Low Bat Dly
Ref #: [00040211]
The transmission of a low battery condition to the central
station will be delayed for the number of days pro-
grammed in this section. Valid entries are from 000 to 255
days. The default setting is 007.
Waterflow Delay
Ref #: [00020311]
This delay is to prevent false alarms due to surges in the
sprinkler system. The Maximum delay allowed is 90 sec-
onds. The default is 000 seconds (disabled). The Water-
flow Delay must be 90 seconds or less. This delay affects
all zones programmed as Waterflow, zone type (10). See
section 5.4 "Zone Programming".

10.10 Cross Zone (Police Code) Alarm

Ref#: [00020301] Police Code Timer
Ref#: [00040307] Cross Zone (Police Code) reporting code
The Cross Zone (Police Code) reporting code will be trans-
mitted when two different zones on the same partition go
into alarm within the Police Code Time. When the first
zone goes into alarm, the panel will send the alarm report-
ing code and will start the Police Code Timer.
If a second zone goes into alarm before the timer expires,
the panel will send the second zone alarm and the Cross
Zone (Police Code) reporting code.
Valid entries for the Police Code Timer are from 000-255
minutes. The default setting is 060.
For UL listed systems, crossed zones shall overlap
100% in the protection area.

10.11System Label

Ref #: [0009]
This section allows you to program a label for the secu-
rity system. The label will be used to log events that do
not pertain to any partition (e.g. AC trouble). Program a
label up to 14 characters long. Enter each character as
outlined in "Programming System Labels" on page 14.

10.12Hourly Print

Ref #: [000200]
Enable this option to have the system print "Hourly
Printer Test", and the time and date every hour.