Power 832 - Home Security Systems
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1. Viewing Trouble Conditions The control panel continuously monitors a number of possible trouble conditions If one of these trouble conditions o ccur the keypad will beep twice every 10 seconds until you press any key on the keypad NOTE A TROUBLE condition reduces the security your system is designed to provide Call your installing company for service To view tro ubles from an LED Keypad A trouble will be indicated by the Trouble light which will remain ON until the trouble condition is cleared If you cannot determine or remedy the cause of the trouble condition contact your installer for assistance To view the type of trouble condition press 2 One or more zone lights will turn ON indicating the various trouble conditions Zone Light Type of Trouble Service required Call your installation company for service Press 1 and one or more of the zone lights corresponding to the following system troubles will turn ON 1 Low Battery 5 General System Supervisory 2 Bell Circuit Trouble 6 Not used 3 General System Trouble 7 PC5204 Low Battery 4 General System Tamper 8 PC5204 AC Failure Indicates the loss of AC power When this trouble occurs the Trouble light will turn ON but the keypad buzzer will not sound Telephone line trouble The panel has failed to communicate with the central station Zone fault Press 5 and the zone light s corresponding to the faulted zones will turn ON Zone tamper2. Entry Active Enter your access code If an error is made in entering the code enter the code Enter Your Coce again When a valid access code is entered the keypad will stop beeping If no alarms occurred while the panel was armed and there are no troubles the display will read System Disarmed After about five seconds the system will return to the Ready state and the display Ho Alarm Memory will read Enter Code to Arm System las Manan y lfan alarm occurred while the system was armed this message will be displayed Wiew Memory lt gt 3 Wes Tane of Alarm Use the arrow lt gt keys to view which zones caused the alarm If a zone is still in alarm the display will show the following message to indicate that a zone is open jegure berm Before Armirig lt gt Enter Code to Upon disarming and if a trouble is present this message will be displayed Use the firm System gt arrow lt gt keys to view which troubles are affecting the system see Viewing Trouble Conditions on page 12 6 NOTE If you return and find that an alarm has occurred while you were away it is possible that an intruder may still be on the premises Go to a neighbour s house and call the local police to investigate The alarm memory is cleared each time the panel is armed so that any alarms showing are alarms that occurred only during the last armed period If An Alarm S
3. If your installer has programmed the Away function key you can use it at any time to Away arm your system Press and hold the key for 2 seconds to initiate away arming If your system is stay armed pressing the Away key will turn on the interior zones and the system will be away armed Audible Exit Fault In an attempt to reduce false alarms the Audible Exit Fault is designed to notify you of an improper exit when arming the system in the Away mode In the event that you fail to exit the premises during the allotted exit delay period or if you do not securely close the Exit Entry door the system will notify you that it was improperly armed in two ways the keypad will emit one continuous beep and the bell or siren will sound If this occurs you must re enter the premises enter your access code to disarm the system and then follow the arming procedure again making sure to exit the premises in the proper fashion Your installer will tell you if the Audible Exit Fault has been enabled on your system Stay Arming This feature if enabled by your installer will allow you to arm the perimeter zones while leaving the interior zones inactive so that you can remain on the premises while the system is armed When you enter your security code to arm the system and do not exit the premises through a designated Exit Entry door the system will arm in the Stay mode automatically bypassing the interior zones If your installer has programmed the
4. Stay function key you can use it at any time to stay arm your system Press and hold the key for 2 seconds to turn on stay arming If your system is away armed pressing the Stay key will turn off the interior zones and the system will be stay armed You can turn the interior zones on again by pressing the Away key or 1 If you turn on the interior zones do not go into areas covered by motion detectors To access areas protected by motion detectors you must enter your security code and disarm the system or press the Stay key to turn off interior zones Arming Without Entry Delay If you wish to arm your system without the entry delay enter 9 then your access code The Armed light will flash as a reminder that the system is armed and has no entry delay An entry through any zone programmed as a delay zone will create an instant alarm The entry delay can be activated or deactivated at any time while the system is armed by pressing 9 Auto Arming You can program your system to automatically arm at a programmed time on each day of the week To program the auto arm schedule enter 6 Master code 3 Select the day of the week you want to program by pressing 1 to 7 for Sunday to Saturday Enter the auto arm time for the selected day using the 24Hr format 00 00 23 59 If you do not want auto arming to occur on a particular day enter 99 99 for the auto arm time Repeat these steps for each day of the week you want to prog
5. alphanumeric liquid crystal display LCD The keypad is used to send commands to the system and to display the current system status The keypad s will be mounted in a convenient location inside the protected premises close to the entry exit door s The security system has several zones of area protection and each of these zones will be connected to one or more sensors motion detectors glassbreak detectors door contacts etc A sensor in alarm will be indicated by the corresponding zone lights flashing on a LED keypad or by written messages on the LCD keypad IMPORTANT NOTICE A security system cannot prevent emergencies It is only intended to alert you and if included your central station of an emergency situation Security systems are generally very reliable but they may not work under all conditions and they are not a substitute for prudent security practices or life and property insurance Your security system should be installed and serviced by qualified security professionals who should instruct you on the level of protection that has been provided and on system operations System Information Fill out the following information for future reference and store this manual in a safe place Access Codes Your Master Code is Additional Access Codes 01 09 17 25 02 10 18 26 03 11 19 27 04 12 20 28 05 13 21 29 06 14 22 30 07 15 23 31 08 16 24 32 Zone Information There are active zones on the s
6. circumstances which could include metal objects placed on or near the radio path or deliberate jam ming or other inadvertent radio signal interference Hi System Users A user may not be able to operate a panic or emergency switch possibly due to permanent or temporary physical disability inability to reach the device in time or unfamiliarity with the correct operation It is important that all system users be trained in the correct operation of the alarm system and that they know how to respond when the system indicates an alarm Smoke Detectors Smoke detectors that are a part of this system may not properly alert occupants of a fire for a number of reasons some of which follow The smoke detectors may have been improperly installed or positioned Smoke may not be able to reach the smoke detectors such as when the fire is in a chimney walls or roofs or on the other side of closed doors Smoke detectors may not detect smoke from fires on another level of the residence or building Every fire is different in the amount of smoke produced and the rate of burn ing Smoke detectors cannot sense all types of fires equally well Smoke de tectors may not provide timely warning of fires caused by carelessness or safety hazards such as smoking in bed violent explosions escaping gas im proper storage of flammable materials overloaded electrical circuits children playing with matches or arson Even if the smoke detector operates as inte
7. digit code or has been entered the keypad sounder will beep 3 times and the display will read The P means the code has been programmed If there is no P then that code is deleted Press to exit the code programming function The Master Code cannot be erased Remember to record your new code s on the System Information page in this booklet Access Code Attributes Additional programmable attributes such as zone bypassing capability can be activated or deactivated for each access code For more information regarding access code attributes please contact your installer Partition Master Codes If your system is partitioned you can have a master code for each partition Partition 1 master code is access code 41 partition 2 master code is access code 42 10 Zone Bypassing The zone bypassing function is used when access is needed to part of the protected area while the system is armed Zones which are temporarily out of service due to damaged wiring or contacts may be bypassed to allow system arming until repairs can be made Bypassed zones will not cause an alarm Zones cannot be bypassed once the system is armed Bypassed zones are automatically cancelled each time the system is disarmed and must be reapplied before the next arming NOTE For security reasons your installer may program the system to prevent you from bypassing certain zones Bypassing zones reduces your security protection If you are bypassing a z
8. is and call Bypass Light LED keypads only The Program light will flash you are NOTE Allfunci 4 i re on The system cannot be armed unless for service See Viewing Trouble If the Bypass light is ON ensure that programming access codes setting unctions can be performed trom any ener fear nner Conditions on page 12 zones are intentionally bypassed the system time or performing other keypad by using the LED keypad commands as well he Reedy Vann ts OF ate aing teal before arming the system See Zone rogramming functions If someone is as by scrolling through the message display zones are closed and the system is in ae g y prog Ing the Ready state Bypassing on page 11 programming at another keypad the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _S_a w _ lt e__ OOOO Program light will turn ON to indicate Important Note Test system weekly and have any system that the system is busy trouble conditions corrected by your alarm installer 8 9 Programming codes from an LCD Keypad Master Code Press the x key to enter the function list Scroll lt gt to Master Code Enter Acces CEI to Edit lt 2 Uger Code HIF Enter Hew Code 1224 LO ey to Edit gt Uger Code HIF ar lt 5 Press 5 or x The display will read Enter your current Master Code The display will read _ 01P represents the first access code Use the arrow
9. soon as the Exit Entry door is opened the keypad will beep to indicate that the system should be disarmed Go to the keypad and enter your access code If an error is made entering the code enter your code again As soon as the correct code is entered the Armed light will go out and the keypad will stop beeping The correct access code must be entered before the entry delay period expires If a valid access code is not entered during this time the system will go into alarm The entry delay time may be changed by your installer If an alarm occurred while the system was armed upon disarming the system the Memory light and the zone light corresponding to the zone which caused the alarm will flash for 30 seconds After the 30 second period the Memory light and zone light will stop flashing and the panel will return to the Ready state Pressing the key during the 30 second period will cancel the alarm memory display To view other alarms press 3 If a trouble was detected when the panel is disarmed the Trouble light will turn ON See Viewing Trouble Conditions on page 12 to determine the source of the trouble Please note that troubles will not display while the system is in the Alarm Memory Display mode Disarming from an LCD Keypad Upon entering through a designated Exit Entry door the keypad will beep and the entry delay will commence reminding you to disarm the system The keypad will display the following message
10. Instruction Manual Power832 Y SYN S T E 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 PC50155 v2 5U and higher 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 This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Re orient the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experie
11. N the system is ready for arming If the Ready light is OFF check to see that all doors and windows are closed and that motion is stopped in areas covered by motion detectors The system cannot be armed unless the Ready light is ON indicating that all zones are closed and the system is in the Ready state Enter your access code As each digit is entered the keypad sounder will beep If the access code was entered incorrectly the keypad buzzer will sound steadily for two seconds If this occurs press the key and re enter your access code If the correct access code is entered the keypad sounder will beep quickly and the Armed light will come ON Exit the premises through the door indicated by your installer as the Exit Entry door The panel will provide an exit delay period indicated by keypad beeps for you to exit the premises without causing an alarm At the end of the exit delay period the Ready light will turn OFF and the system will be armed The exit delay time can be changed by your installer Arming from an LCD Keypad Secure System When this message appears one or more zones are not secured To secure the Before Firming gt System close all doors and windows and cease all motion in areas covered by motion detectors When either of these messages appear use the arrow lt gt keys to verify that the system is clear of troubles and that no zones are bypassed unintentionally see 7 Viewing Trouble Condit
12. Press 6 and the zone light s corresponding to the tampered zones will turn ON Low zone battery This trouble is generated when a wireless device exhibits a low battery condition Press 7 one two or three times to view which devices are experiencing battery failure The following will occur Keypad Beeps Keypad Display Press 7 Teen Zones with low batteries LED keypad zone lights 1 to 8 Press 7 again 2 Handheld keypads with low batteries LED keypad zone lights 1 to 4 Press 7 again 3 Wireless keys with low batteries LED keypad zone lights 1 to 8 To view the battery conditions of wireless keys 9 through 16 you must be at an LCD keypad Loss of time on system clock To set the system time following the instructions in Setting System Date and Time on page 13 To view troubles from an LCD Keypad From the Ready state use the arrow lt gt keys to scroll to the following message stem Trouble Press 2 to view the trouble The message will read to Miei p Wiew Trouble Trouble Hes z y Use the arrow lt gt keys to view which troubles are present on the system Once you have scrolled through the list of troubles press the key to exit the Trouble Viewing mode and return to the Ready state 12 Setting the System Date and Time To set the system time enter x 6 followed by the Master Code Press 1 The keypad wil
13. Ready state 3 Perform a Bell Battery test by pressing 6 Master Code 4 The bell and keypad buzzer will sound for two seconds and all keypad lights will turn ON Press to exit 4 Activate each sensor in turn e g open a door window or walk in motion detector areas From an LED keypad observe the zone light turn ON when the zone is activated The zone light will turn OFF when the system restores to normal i e door or window closed From an LCD keypad the following message will be displayed when each zone is activated Secure System Use the arrow lt gt keys to view which zone is open This message will Before Arming disappear when the zone is restored 5 If the panel has any fire zones activation will cause the alarm signal to sound in a pulsed mode CAUTION Do not use an open flame or burning materials to test a smoke or heat detector Contact your installer for information on safe methods of testing detectors 6 When testing is complete call and advise the central station Should the system fail to function properly contact your installer NOTE Some features described above will not be functional unless enabled by your installer Please ensure that your installer has advised you which features are functional on your system 13 Door Chime Feature The door chime feature is used while the panel is disarmed to provide a tone from the keypad each time a door or window is opened or closed The doo
14. The transmission of the alarm to the central station is delayed for 30 seconds If the alarm is not cleared within the 30 second delay it will then be transmitted to the central station Silence To silence the bell or siren press the key If the alarm is silenced and the smoke detector is not reset the alarm will resound after 90 seconds Resetting Smoke Detectors Once the smoke detector is reset if it still detects smoke the alarm sequence will resound as described above If there is no smoke the system will return to normal To reset smoke detectors from an LED Keypad Press 7 2 To reset smoke detectors from an LCD Keypad Press to enter the function list Scroll to find Press ki For lt gt Press to select the output control The display will read Output Control Select Output Use the arrow lt gt keys to find the following message and press the key to Command O F 1 select Select Qutpute gt Command OP 2 NOTES If you suspect that a fire alarm has transmitted and that there is no fire condition call the central station to avoid an unnecessary response lf a fire condition is apparent follow your evacuation plan immediately If the alarm sounds at night evacuate immediately The description above may not be applicable depending on how your installer has programmed the fire alarm operations on your system Ask your installer for more information regarding your system s ope
15. are easily opened Ensure that they are not painted shut and that their locking mechanisms operate smoothly If opening or using the exit is too difficult for children the elderly or handicapped plans for rescue should be developed This includes making sure that those who are to perform the rescue can promptly hear the fire warning signal e If the exit is above the ground level an approved fire ladder or rope should be provided as well as training in its use Exits on the ground level should be kept clear Be sure to remove snow from exterior patio doors in winter outdoor furniture or equipment should not block exits e Each person should know of a predetermined assembly point where everyone can be accounted for i e across the street or at a neighbour s house Once everyone is out of the building call the Fire Department A good plan emphasizes quick escape Do not investigate or attempt to fight the fire and do not gather belongings or pets as this wastes valuable time Once outside do not re enter the house Wait for the fire department e Write the fire escape plan down and rehearse it frequently so that should an emergency arise everyone will know what to do Revise the plan as conditions change such as the number of people in the home or if there are changes to the building s construction Make sure your fire warning system is operational by conducting weekly tests see Fire Alarm Operation on page 14 If yo
16. called In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that you may connect to your line you may want to contact your local telephone company EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE FACILITY If you experience trouble with this telephone equipment please contact the facility indicated below for information on obtaining service or repairs The telephone company may ask that you disconnect this equipment from the network until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning Digital Security Controls Ltd 160 Washburn St Lockport NY 14094 About Your Security System Your DSC Power832 Security System has been designed to provide you with the greatest possible flexibility and convenience Read this manual carefully and have your installer instruct you on your system s operation and on which features have been implemented in your system All users of this system should be equally instructed in its use Fill out the System Information page with all of you zone information and access codes and store this manual in a safe place for future reference Fire Detection This equipment is capable of monitoring fire detection devices such as smoke detectors and providing a warning if a fire condition is detected Good fire detection depends on having adequate number of detectors placed in appropriate locati
17. cated on a different level of the residence or premise then it is less likely that the occupants will be alerted or awakened Audible warning devices may be interfered with by other noise sources such as stereos ra dios televisions air conditioners or other appliances or passing traffic Au dible warning devices however loud may not be heard by a hearing im paired person Hi Telephone Lines If telephone lines are used to transmit alarms they may be out of service or busy for certain periods of time Also an intruder may cut the telephone line or defeat its operation by more sophisticated means which may be difficult to detect H Insufficient Time There may be circumstances when the system will operate as intended yet the occupants will not be protected from the emergency due to their inability to respond to the warnings in a timely manner If the system is monitored the re sponse may not occur in time to protect the occupants or their belongings E Component Failure Although every effort has been made to make this system as reliable as possible the system may fail to function as intended due to the failure of a component E Inadequate Testing Most problems that would prevent an alarm system from operating as intended can be found by regular testing and maintenance The complete system should be tested weekly and immediately after a break in an attempted break in a fire a storm an earthquake an accident or any kind of const
18. em Information page in this booklet NOTE We recommend that the factory default Master Code 1234 not be used Additional Codes Up to 36 additional codes may be programmed Codes 01 32 are regular access codes Codes 33 and 34 are duress codes Codes 41 and 42 are the partition 1 and partition 2 master codes respectively To program a new code Enter 5 Master code code number new access code The code number is a double digit number from 01 34 or 41 42 Access codes must be four digits long Enter digits 0 through 9 only To exit code programming press If an access code already exists for the code number you have selected it will be replaced by the new code Be sure to record your new code s on the System Information page in this book To erase a code Enter 5 Master code code number To exit code programming press The master code cannot be erased Continued on page 10 PC5532 Z LED Keypad LCD5500 Z Keypad PC5508 Z PC5516 Z and PC5532 Z Keypads o o aE e TE Press the keys on the number pad to view alarms or troubles to 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Function Keys Arm Disarm the system or to bypass zones 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Fire Stay Away Chime Reset Exit To exit press to select a function press gt If activated by your installer these All Keypads iia Power832 keys allow easy single button PC5508 Z LED Keypad Ready Armed Touble ac
19. he zone is no longer bypassed Zone Search lt This display will be shown if a zone was open when you entered the bypassing zone Mame O command The open zone will be represented by O If you bypass the open zone the O will be replaced by a B To exit the bypassing mode and return to the Ready state press the key Bypass Groups A Bypass Group is a selection of zones programmed into the system s memory The Bypass Group can be recalled upon arming to allow quick bypassing of a selection of zones on a regular basis Two Bypass Groups can be programmed on the system To program a Bypass Group perform the following 1 Press 1 followed by your access code if necessary 2 Enter the zone numbers of the zones to be included in the Bypass Group Each zone number is two digits 3 Once all zones to be included have been selected press 9 5 for Bypass Group 1 or 9 6 for Bypass Group 2 To select a Bypass Group when arming the system perform the following 1 Press 1 followed by your access code if necessary 2 Press 9 1 to select Bypass Group 1 or 9 2 for Bypass Group 2 3 Press to return to the Ready state Arm the system Additional Zone Bypassing Features To recall the last set of bypassed zones press 1 9 9 Arm the system The Bypass light will turn on to indicate that zones are bypassed To clear all bypassed zones press 1 0 0 11
20. ilure testing instructions eypa soun er to eep in icating canis A frku PEER S Nal Nl N that the input has been accepted and the same for all three LED keypad types transmission is underway LCD5500 Z Keypad The Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays prompts and system information on two 16 character lines If lt gt appears more information can be accessed by i H using the arrow lt gt keys Press lt to see the previous Display Liams function or item of information Press gt to advance the Ready Light All keypads Armed Light All keypads Memory Light LED keypads only Fire Light LED keypads only display to next function or item of information If the Ready light is ON the system is If the Armed light is ON the system Upon disarming if an alarm has If the Fire light is ON a fire alarm has Press the keys on the number pad as prompted by the ready for arming has been armed successfully sa while the io occurred a Fire Alarm Operation Ae aa to view a or troubles to arm and If the Ready light is OFF check to see Trouble Light All keypads t e Memory light will turn ee on page 14 isarm the system and to bypass zones i Disarming the System on page 6 hat all doars and windows are closed the Trouble ight is ON check to see oh Sem on page Program Light QED reypas ony TO Sta tureton and return 1o the Ready state press areas covered by motion detectors what the trouble condition
21. ions on page 12 and Zone Bypassing on page 11 Secure System o Enter Code Enter Code to If this display is showing the system is in the Ready state and may be fully armed Arm System To arm the system enter your access code Exit Delay in Once the correct access code has been entered the display will be as shown The PraoresS panel will provide an exit delay period also indicated by keypad beeps for you to exit the premises without causing an alarm Exit through the door indicated by your installer as the Exit Entry door Enter Code to Ihis message will be displayed once the exit delay expires and the system is Disarm System fully armed WARMING If this message appears be aware of which zones are bypassed and why see Bypass fictive Zone Bypassing on page 11 NOTE If you arm the system with a zone bypassed or with a trouble present your security protection is reduced 4 Alternate Arming Methods Away Arming Arming the system in the Away mode will have all interior zones and perimeter zones active If motion is detected in the interior zones or if one of the perimeter zones is violated the alarm sequence will begin To arm in the Away mode enter your access code and exit the premises through a designated Exit Entry door The system will recognize that occupants have left the premises Once the exit delay expires the system will be fully armed
22. l Security Controls Ltd shall not be responsible for any cus toms fees taxes or VAT that may be due Warranty Procedure To obtain service under this warranty please return the item s in question to the point of purchase All authorized distributors and dealers have a warranty program Anyone returning goods to Digital Security Controls Ltd must first obtain an authori zation number Digital Security Controls Ltd will not accept any shipment whatsoever for which prior authorization has not been obtained Conditions to Void Warranty This warranty applies only to defects in parts and workmanship re lating to normal use It does not cover e damage incurred in shipping or handling e damage caused by disaster such as fire flood wind earthquake or lightning e damage due to causes beyond the control of Digital Security Con trols Ltd such as excessive voltage mechanical shock or water dam age e damage caused by unauthorized attachment alterations modifica tions or foreign objects e damage caused by peripherals unless such peripherals were sup plied by Digital Security Controls Ltd e defects caused by failure to provide a suitable installation environ ment for the products e damage caused by use of the products for purposes other than those for which it was designed e damage from improper maintenance e damage arising out of any other abuse mishandling or improper application of the products Digital Secu
23. l now accept 10 consecutive digits Enter the Time in Hours and Minutes using the 24 Hour format 00 00 to 23 59 Enter the Date in Months Days and Years MM DD YY NOTE If you have an LCD keypad your installer may have programmed your system to display the time and date while the keypad is idle If this is the case you may have to press the key to clear the date and time before entering an access code to arm the system or before performing any other keypad function Testing Your System Alarm Test The Alarm Test provides a two second test of the keypad sounder and bell or siren Begin with the panel in the Ready state From an LED keypad Enter 6 Master Code 4 then press to return to the Ready state From an LCD keypad press to enter the functions list Use the arrow lt gt keys to scroll to find User Functions and press to select Enter your Master Code and scroll to find the following message Select Option Press to perform an Alarm Test The keypad will display the following System Test message System Test In Progress Press to return to the Ready state Full System Test We recommend that you test your system weekly Should the system fail to function properly call your installation company immediately for service NOTE Perform system tests at off peak hours 1 Inform the central station that you are testing your system 2 Begin with the system in the
24. lt gt keys to scroll to 40P and press the key to indicate that you wish to program the Master Code The display will read Enter the new Master Code The Master Code must be four digits unless otherwise indicated by your installer Enter digits 0 through 9 only Once the new code is entered the keypad will beep 3 times and the display will read Press to exit the code programming function Be sure to record your new Master Code on the System Information page in this booklet NOTE We recommend that the factory default Master Code 1234 not be used Additional Access Codes To erase add or change a user code press to enter the functions list Use the arrow lt gt keys to scroll to the following message ck ford gt Enter Master Access Code E to Edit lt 2 User Code GIF Enter Hew Code 1234 Eo r to Edit lt 2 User Code GIE Press x Display will read Enter the Master Code Display will read Use the scroll keys lt gt to find the access code indicated by 01P to 34P or 41P to 42P you wish to add change or delete Press the key to select the code you wish to alter The display will read To add or change a code enter the new code Access codes must be four digits unless otherwise indicated by your installer Enter digits 0 through 9 only To delete an access code enter Once the 4
25. lure Control units intrusion detectors smoke detectors and many other security devices require an adequate power supply for proper operation If a device operates from batteries it is possible for the batteries to fail Even if the batter ies have not failed they must be charged in good condition and installed cor rectly If a device operates only by AC power any interruption however brief will render that device inoperative while it does not have power Power inter ruptions of any length are often accompanied by voltage fluctuations which may damage electronic equipment such as a security system After a power interruption has occurred immediately conduct a complete system test to en sure that the system operates as intended H Failure of Replaceable Batteries This system s wireless transmitters have been designed to provide several years of battery life under normal conditions The expected battery life is a function of the device environment usage and type Ambient conditions such as high humidity high or low temperatures or large temperature fluctuations may re duce the expected battery life While each transmitting device has a low battery monitor which identifies when the batteries need to be replaced this monitor may fail to operate as expected Regular testing and maintenance will keep the system in good operating condition Hi Compromise of Radio Frequency Wireless Devices Signals may not reach the receiver under all
26. m to the telephone network the telephone company shall where practicable notify the customer that temporary disconnection of service may be required however where prior notice is not practicable the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service if such action is deemed reasonable in the circumstances In the case of such temporary discontinuance the telephone company shall promptly notify the customer and will be given the opportunity to correct the situation ADDITIONAL TELEPHONE COMPANY INFORMATION The security control panel must be properly connected to the telephone line with a USOC RJ 31X telephone jack The FCC prohibits customer provided terminal equipment be connected to party lines or to be used in conjunction with coin telephone service Interconnect rules may vary from state to state CHANGES IN TELEPHONE COMPANY EQUIPMENT OR FACILITIES The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities equipment operations or procedures where such actions are reasonably required and proper in its business Should any such changes render the customer s terminal equipment incompatible with the telephone company facilities the customer shall be given adequate notice to the effect modifications to maintain uninterrupted service RINGER EQUIVALENCE NUMBER REN The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices that you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of those devices ring when your telephone number is
27. nced radio television technician for help The user may find the following booklet prepared by the FCC useful How to Identify and Resolve Radio Television Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Stock 004 000 00345 4 IMPORTANT INFORMATION This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules On the side of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC registration number of this equipment NOTIFICATION TO TELEPHONE COMPANY The customer shall notify the telephone company of the particular line to which the connection will be made and provide the FCC registration number and the ringer equivalence of the protective circuit FCC Registration Number F53CAN 32104 AL E Ringer Equivalence Number 0 6B USOC Jack RJ 31X TELEPHONE CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS Except for the telephone company provided ringers all connections to the telephone network shall be made through standard plugs and telephone company provided jacks or equivalent in such a manner as to allow for easy immediate disconnection of the terminal equipment Standard jacks shall be so arranged that if the plug connected thereto is withdrawn no interference to the operation of the equipment at the customer s premises which remains connected to the telephone network shall occur by reason of such withdrawal INCIDENCE OF HARM Should terminal equipment or protective circuitry cause har
28. nded there may be circumstances when there is insufficient warning to allow all occupants to escape in time to avoid injury or death E Motion Detectors Motion detectors can only detect motion within the designated areas as shown in their respective installation instructions They cannot discriminate between intruders and intended occupants Motion detectors do not provide volumet ric area protection They have multiple beams of detection and motion can only be detected in unobstructed areas covered by these beams They cannot detect motion which occurs behind walls ceilings floor closed doors glass partitions glass doors or windows Any type of tampering whether inten tional or unintentional such as masking painting or spraying of any material on the lenses mirrors windows or any other part of the detection system will impair its proper operation Passive infrared motion detectors operate by sensing changes in temperature However their effectiveness can be reduced when the ambient temperature rises near or above body temperature or if there are intentional or unintentional sources of heat in or near the detection area Some of these heat sources could be heaters radiators stoves barbeques fireplaces sunlight steam vents light ing and so on E Warning Devices Warning devices such as sirens bells horns or strobes may not warn people or waken someone sleeping if there is an intervening wall or door If warning devices are lo
29. one due to damaged wiring or contacts please call a service technician immediately so that the problem can be resolved and your system returned to proper working order Do not unintentionally bypass zones when you arm your system To bypass zones from an LED keypad Start with the system in the Ready state Enter 1 Zone number s to be bypassed Enter the zone number s as a double digit from 01 to 32 As each zone is bypassed the corresponding zone light will turn ON If a zone is bypassed by mistake press that zone number again and the zone light will turn OFF indicating that the zone is not bypassed Press to return to the Ready state When the system is armed the Bypass light will be ON if one or more zones are bypassed To bypass zones from an LCD keypad To bypass a zone the system must be in the Ready state The display will read Enter Code to Press the key to enter the functions menu The display will read Arm System Fress 3 for lt gt Press the key to enter the zone bypassing mode The display will read zone Bypass Fone Search lt gt Use the arrow lt gt keys to find the zone to be bypassed and press the key to Zone Hame select it The display will read Zone Search lt gt B will appear on the display to show that the zone is bypassed To unbypass a ore Name B zone enter the zone number the B will disappear from the display to show that t
30. ons This equipment should be installed in accordance with your local fire laws and recommendations Carefully review the Family Escape Planning guidelines in this manual NOTE Your installer must enable the fire detection portion of this equipment before it becomes functional Testing To insure that your system continues to function as intended you must test your system weekly Please refer to Testing Your System on page 13 of this manual If your system does not function properly call your installing company for service Monitoring This system is capable of transmitting alarms troubles and emergency information over telephone lines to a central station If you inadvertently initiate an alarm immediately call the central station to prevent an unnecessary response NOTE The monitoring function must be enabled by the installer before it becomes functional General System Operation Your security system is made up of a DSC Power832 control panel one or more Power832 keypads and various sensors and detectors 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 All the keypads have an audible indicator and command entry keys The LED keypads have a group of zone and system status lights The LCD keypad has an
31. operate as expected for a variety of reasons Some but not all of these reasons may be E Inadequate Installation A security system must be installed properly in order to provide adequate pro tection Every installation should be evaluated by a security professional to ensure that all access points and areas are covered Locks and latches on win dows and doors must be secure and operate as intended Windows doors walls ceilings and other building materials must be of sufficient strength and con struction to provide the level of protection expected A reevaluation must be done during and after any construction activity An evaluation by the fire and or police department is highly recommended if this service is available E Criminal Knowledge This system contains security features which were known to be effective at the time of manufacture It is possible for persons with criminal intent to develop techniques which reduce the effectiveness of these features It is important that a security system be reviewed periodically to ensure that its features remain effective and that it be updated or replaced if it is found that it does not provide the protection expected E Access by Intruders Intruders may enter through an unprotected access point circumvent a sensing device evade detection by moving through an area of insufficient coverage disconnect a warning device or interfere with or prevent the proper operation of the system H Power Fai
32. ounds Fire Alarm If your system has been installed with fire detectors and the alarm sounds in a pulsing mode follow your emergency evacuation plan immediately see Fire Escape Planning on page 15 Intrusion Alarm If an intrusion alarm sounds indicated by a continuous bell or siren the alarm may be silenced by entering your access code If the alarm was unintentional call local authorities immediately to avoid an unnecessary response You can determine the source of the alarm by following the instructions in the Disarming section see page 6 Once the source of the alarm has been corrected the panel can be restored to its original Armed state Function Keys Each keypad has five function keys located to the right of the number pad which allow easy single button activation of the most commonly used features f these keys have been enabled by your installer you can execute their programmed function by pressing and holding the corresponding key for two seconds For information regarding the operation of the function keys talk to your alarm installer Programming Security Codes Programming codes from an LED Keypad The Master Code To program the Master Code enter 5 current Master Code 40 new Master Code The Master Code must be four digits unless otherwise indicated by your installer Enter digits 0 through 9 only Press to return to the Ready state Be sure to record your new Master Code on the Syst
33. ram To enable or disable the auto arm feature enter 6 followed by your master code Press 2 to either enable or disable the feature The keypad will beep 3 times if the feature is ON and once if it is OFF NOTE The correct system time and date must be programmed in order for the auto arm feature to function properly Please see Setting the System Date and Time on page 13 for instructions Quick Arm When the Quick Arm feature is enabled the system may be armed by simply pressing 0 instead of your access code Please note that pressing 0 will only allow you to arm the system to disarm you must enter 5 a valid access code Your installer will inform you if the Quick Arm feature has been enabled on your system Quick Exit When the Quick Exit feature is enabled pressing 0 while the system is armed will provide a two minute window for you to exit the premises During this time you may only open and close the designated Entry Exit door once Once the door is closed the panel will end the two minute quick exit delay If the door is opened again or if the door is not closed after two minutes or if another zone is opened the panel will begin the entry delay Your installer will inform you if the Quick Exit feature has been enabled on your system Disarming the System Disarming from an LED Keypad Enter the premises through a designated Exit Entry door entering by any other door will sound an immediate alarm As
34. ration Household Fire Safety Audit Most fires occur in the home To minimize this danger we recommend that a household fire safety audit be conducted and a fire escape plan be developed 1 Are all electrical appliances and outlets in a safe condition Check for frayed cords overloaded lighting circuits etc If you are uncertain about the condition of your electrical appliances or household service have a professional evaluate these units 2 Are all flammable liquids stored safely in closed containers in a well ventilated cool area Cleaning with flammable liquids should be avoided 3 Are fire hazardous materials matches well out of reach of children 4 Are furnaces and wood burning appliances properly installed clean and in good working order Have a professional evaluate these appliances Fire Escape Planning There is often very little time between the detection of a fire and the time it becomes deadly It is thus very important that a family escape plan be developed and rehearsed 1 Every family member should participate in developing the escape plan 2 Study the possible escape routes from each location within the house Since many fires occur at night special attention should be given to the escape routes from sleeping quarters 3 Escape from a bedroom must be possible without opening the interior door Consider the following when making your escape plans Make sure that all perimeter doors and windows
35. rity Controls Ltd s liability for failure to repair the prod uct under this warranty after a reasonable number of attempts will be limited to a replacement of the product as the exclusive remedy for breach of warranty Under no circumstances shall Digital Security Controls Ltd be liable for any special incidental or consequential damages based upon breach of warranty breach of contract negli gence strict liability or any other legal theory Such damages in clude but are not limited to loss of profits loss of the product or any associated equipment cost of capital cost of substitute or re placement equipment facilities or services down time purchaser s time the claims of third parties including customers and injury to property Disclaimer of Warranties This warranty contains the entire warranty and shall be in lieu of any and all other warranties whether expressed or implied includ ing all implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a par ticular purpose And of all other obligations or liabilities on the part of Digital Security Controls Ltd Digital Security Controls Ltd nei ther assumes nor authorizes any other person purporting to act on its behalf to modify or to change this warranty nor to assume for it any other warranty or liability concerning this product This disclaimer of warranties and limited warranty are governed by the laws of the province of Ontario Canada WARNING Digital Security Con
36. rs and windows which will provide this indication are programmed by your installer To activate the door chime from an LED Keypad Enter 4 to turn the door chime feature ON and OFF When the command is entered the keypad buzzer will beep 3 times if the door chime feature is enabled and will sound one long beep if it is disabled Press to return to the Ready state To activate the door chime from an LCD Keypad Start with the panel in the disarmed mode press to enter the function list then scroll to find i For lt gt Press or 4 to enable or disable the Door Chime feature Press to return to Chime the Ready state Fres Door Keypad Options All Keypads Keypad Sounder Control There are 21 different keypad sounder tones available for the Power832 keypads From an LCD keypad enter 6 Master code then use the arrow lt gt keys to scroll to the message Keypad Buzzer Control Press to select the option Use the arrow lt gt keys to scroll to the desired buzzer sound Press to exit This feature can be accessed from an LED keypad by pressing and holding the key LCD Keypads Only Language Selection The displayed language of the keypad can be changed by pressing and holding both of the arrow lt gt keys simultaneously This will cause the keypad to enter the Language Selection mode Scroll to the desired language and press the key This will select
37. ruction activity inside or outside the premises The testing should include all sensing devices keypads consoles alarm indicating devices and any other operational devices that are part of the system H Security and Insurance Regardless of its capabilities an alarm system is not a substitute for property or life insurance An alarm system also is not a substitute for property own ers renters or other occupants to act prudently to prevent or minimize the harmful effects of an emergency situation LIMITED WARRANTY Digital Security Controls Ltd warrants the original purchaser that for a period of twelve months from the date of purchase the product shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use During the warranty period Digital Security Controls Ltd shall at its option repair or replace any defective product upon return of the product to its factory at no charge for labour and materials Any re placement and or repaired parts are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty or ninety 90 days whichever is longer The original owner must promptly notify Digital Security Controls Ltd in writing that there is defect in material or workmanship such written notice to be received in all events prior to expiration of the warranty period International Warranty The warranty for international customers is the same as for any cus tomer within Canada and the United States with the exception that Digita
38. the new language and restart the keypad The following three options are accessed by entering 6 Master code Use the arrow lt gt keys to scroll to the appropriate message and press to select Brightness Control When this option is selected the keypad will allow you to scroll through 10 different backlighting levels Use the arrow lt gt keys to scroll to the desired backlighting level and press the key to exit Contrast Control When this option is selected the keypad will allow you to scroll through 10 different LCD display contrast levels Use the arrow lt gt keys to scroll to the desired contrast level and press the key to exit View Event Buffer The panel will store the last 128 events which occurred on the system To view the event buffer select the View Event Buffer prompt from the user functions list The keypad will display the event number partition time and date of each event To toggle to the event name press the key Use the arrow lt gt keys to scroll through all of the events in the buffer When you have finished viewing the events press to exit Downloading Enable To enable a six hour downloading window from any system keypad enter 6 Master code 5 During this time the panel will answer incoming downloading calls For more information please ask your installer 14 Fire Alarm Operation Alarm On a fire alarm the bell or siren will pulse ON and OFF
39. tivation of the most commonly used Ready Armed Trouble i i ire dt ea m U U features For more information talk to O i U O G Ostay E gt your alarm installer 2 3 Ostay a 12345678 C Away Away gt Power83 G e O Doim I gt Press both Keys for two seconds chime gt aaa to send a FIRE transmission O Reset Reset O ey A Press both A Keys for two seconds Q ey A Q Exit CD s to send an AUXILIARY transmission Exit CD s Press both W Keys for two seconds amp a oe l L to send a PANIC transmission I l 9 1011 1213141516 Me r NOTE All Keypads The Fire esa Display Security Station mem Power 3 k Auxiliary and Panic keys will NOT ee ee 5 15 26 function unless programmed by ee haat Refer to Instruction The PC5508 PC5508Z 6 16 27 lt gt Indicates more information is Manual for testing PC5516 and PC5516Z 4 w 28 the installer If these keys are In available Press either key to view i g i service and the installer has enabled gt Press to advance display to the Beyp ads ar avnllania tor 1w 2 s audible feedback holding down the AR applications with fewer than PRAA 21 32 key for two seconde aires the lt Press to see previous function or message 32 zones The functions DST Reeri fstruction Manual for o aa a ca X K A Flashing Trouble AC Failure explained in this manual are Flashing Trouble AC Fa
40. trols Ltd recommends that the en tire system be completely tested on a regular basis However de spite frequent testing and due to but not limited to criminal tam pering or electrical disruption it is possible for this product to fail to perform as expected Out of Warranty Repairs Digital Security Controls Ltd will at its option repair or replace out of warranty products which are returned to its factory according to the following conditions Anyone returning goods to Digital Security Con trols Ltd must first obtain an authorization number Digital Security Controls Ltd will not accept any shipment whatsoever for which prior authorization has not been obtained Products which Digital Security Controls Ltd determines to be re pairable will be repaired and returned A set fee which Digital Secu rity Controls Ltd has predetermined and which may be revised from time to time will be charged for each unit repaired Products which Digital Security Controls Ltd determines not to be repairable will be replaced by the nearest equivalent product avail able at that time The current market price of the replacement prod uct will be charged for each replacement unit mae LWW Security Products 1999 Digital Security Controls Ltd Printed in Canada 29004781 R001
41. u are unsure about system operation contact your installing dealer We recommend that you contact your local fire department and request further information on fire safety and escape planning If available have your local fire prevention officer conduct an in house fire safety inspection Maintenance With normal use the system requires minimum maintenance The following points should be observed 1 Do not wash the security station with a wet cloth Light dusting with a slightly moistened cloth should remove normal accumulations of dust 2 The battery bell test is designed to determine battery condition We recommended however that the stand by batteries be replaced every three years 3 For other system devices such as smoke detectors passive infrared ultrasonic or microwave motion detectors or glassbreak detectors consult the respective manufacturer s literature for testing and maintenance WARNING Please Read Carefully Note to Installers This warning contains vital information As the only individual in contact with system users it is your responsibility to bring each item in this warning to the attention of the users of this system System Failures This system has been carefully designed to be as effective as possible There are circumstances however involving fire burglary or other types of emergen cies where it may not provide protection Any alarm system of any type may be compromised deliberately or may fail to
42. ystem Zone Protected Area Zone Type o oOo N DO oa Ff OOD 4 oO pes N 4 wo a4 KR e ol 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 F FIRE A AUXILIARY P PANIC The Exit Delay Time is seconds The Entry Delay Time is seconds For Service Ceniral Station Information Account Telephone Installer Information Company Telephone Access Codes Access codes are used to arm and disarm the system There are 37 access codes available 1 master code 32 regular access codes 2 duress codes and 2 partition master codes Ask your installer for more information on using the duress and partition master codes Only the Master Code can be used to program additional security codes and to change other system features as well as to arm and disarm the security system The Master Code will be supplied to you by your installer All keypad entries are made by pressing one key at a time All access codes can be programmed by following the procedure outlined in Programming Security Codes on page 7 NOTE An access code can be a four or six digit number depending on how your installer has programmed your system Ask your installer for more information regarding access codes Arming the System Arming from an LED Keypad If the Ready light is O
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