DSC POWER832 PC5010 (01) PDF Document

Ensure the “Ready” light is ON, which indicates that all zones are closed and the system is ready for arming. If the “Ready” light is OFF, check that all doors and windows are closed and that there is no motion in areas covered by motion detectors.

Enter your four or six digit access code. As you enter each digit, the keypad will beep. If the code is incorrect, the keypad will sound a steady two-second tone; press the [#] key and re-enter the code. If the code is correct, the keypad will beep quickly and the “Armed” light will turn ON.

You can then exit the premises through the designated Exit/Entry door. The system provides an exit delay, indicated by keypad beeps, to allow you to leave without setting off the alarm. At the end of the exit delay, the “Ready” light will turn OFF and the system will be fully armed.

When the keypad displays “Enter Code to Arm System”, the system is in the Ready state and can be armed. Before arming, you can use the arrow (< >) keys to check for any troubles or unintentionally bypassed zones.

To arm the system, enter your access code. The display will show “Exit Delay in Progress”, and the keypad will beep, allowing you to leave through the designated Exit/Entry door. Once the exit delay expires, the message will change to “Enter Code to Disarm System”, confirming the system is fully armed.

If the message “* WARNING * Bypass Active” appears, it means one or more zones have been bypassed, reducing your security protection.

Away Arming: This method arms all interior and perimeter zones. To arm in Away mode, enter your access code and exit through a designated Exit/Entry door. The system assumes you have left the premises.

Stay Arming: This feature allows you to arm the perimeter zones while leaving the interior zones (like motion detectors) inactive, so you can remain inside. To use this, enter your access code but do not exit through the designated Exit/Entry door. The system will arm in Stay mode, automatically bypassing the interior zones. You can reactivate interior zones by pressing [*][1].

Arming Without Entry Delay: To arm the system instantly without an entry delay, press [*][9] followed by your access code. The “Armed” light will flash to remind you that any entry through a delay zone will cause an immediate alarm.

Quick Arm: If enabled by your installer, you can arm the system by pressing [*][0] instead of your access code. You will still need a valid access code to disarm the system.

Quick Exit: If enabled, when the system is already armed, you can press [*][0] to start a two-minute window to exit. During this time, you can open and close the designated Entry/Exit door once. After the door is closed, the two-minute timer ends. Opening the door again or another zone will start the entry delay.

Enter the premises through a designated Exit/Entry door. Upon opening the door, the keypad will start beeping to indicate the entry delay period has begun.

Go to the keypad and enter your access code before the entry delay expires. If you enter the code correctly, the “Armed” light will go out and the beeping will stop. If you make a mistake, enter the code again.

If an alarm occurred while you were away, the “Memory” light and the light for the zone that caused the alarm will flash for 30 seconds after disarming. On an LCD keypad, the message “View Memory < > Zone of Alarm” will appear; use the arrow keys to see which zone was in alarm.

If a trouble condition exists, the “Trouble” light will be ON after disarming. You will need to view the trouble condition to determine the cause.

Fire Alarm: If the alarm sounds in a pulsing mode, it indicates a fire alarm. You should follow your emergency evacuation plan immediately.

Intrusion Alarm: If the alarm sounds with a continuous bell or siren, it is an intrusion alarm. You can silence it by entering your access code. If the alarm was accidental, immediately call your central station or local authorities to prevent an unnecessary response. After silencing the alarm, you can determine the source by checking the alarm memory on the keypad. Once the cause of the alarm is corrected (e.g., a door is closed), the system can be re-armed.

The emergency keys must be programmed by your installer to be functional. If enabled, press and hold the corresponding key pair for two seconds to send a signal.

FIRE: Press both keys marked with the fire symbol (on a PC5532Z, these are the ‘1’ and ‘3’ keys) simultaneously to send a FIRE transmission.

AUXILIARY: Press both keys marked with the auxiliary symbol (on a PC5532Z, these are the ‘4’ and ‘6’ keys) simultaneously to send an AUXILIARY transmission.

PANIC: Press both keys marked with the panic symbol (on a PC5532Z, these are the ‘7’ and ‘9’ keys) simultaneously to send a PANIC transmission.

If your installer has enabled audible feedback, the keypad sounder will beep when the keys are held, confirming the signal has been sent.

To Program the Master Code (Code 40):

1. Enter [*][5][current Master Code][40].

2. Enter the [new 4-digit Master Code].

3. Press [#] to exit programming.

To Program a New User Code (Codes 01-34, 41-42):

1. Enter [*][5][Master Code].

2. Enter the 2-digit code number you wish to program (e.g., 03 for User 3).

3. Enter the new 4-digit access code.

4. To program another code, repeat steps 2 and 3. Press [#] to exit.

To Erase a User Code:

1. Enter [*][5][Master Code].

2. Enter the 2-digit code number you wish to erase.

3. Enter [*].

4. Press [#] to exit. The Master Code cannot be erased.

To Program the Master Code (Code 40):

1. Press [*] to enter the function list. Scroll to “Press (*) for Access Codes” and press [*].

2. Enter your current Master Code.

3. The display will show “(*) to Edit <> User Code”. Use the arrow keys (< >) to scroll to “40P” for the Master Code.

4. Press [*] to edit. The display will show “Enter New Code”.

5. Enter the new 4-digit Master Code. The keypad will beep 3 times.

6. Press [#] to exit programming.

To Add or Change a User Code (Codes 01-34, 41-42):

1. Press [*] to enter the function list. Scroll to “Press (*) for Access Codes” and press [*].

2. Enter your Master Code.

3. Use the scroll keys (< >) to find the 2-digit access code you wish to change (e.g., “01P”). Press [*] to select it.

4. Enter the new 4-digit access code. The keypad will beep 3 times. The “P” indicates the code is programmed.

5. Press [#] to exit.

To Erase a User Code:

1. Follow steps 1-3 above to select the code you want to erase.

2. At the “Enter New Code” prompt, press [*]. The keypad will beep 3 times, and the “P” next to the user code will disappear, indicating it is deleted.

3. Press [#] to exit.

Bypassing allows you to arm the system while leaving one or more zones inactive. Bypassed zones are automatically cancelled each time the system is disarmed.

From an LED or LCD5501Z Keypad:

1. Start with the system in the Ready state (Ready light ON).

2. Press [*][1].

3. Enter the 2-digit zone number(s) you wish to bypass (e.g., 01, 02, etc.). The corresponding zone light will turn ON for each bypassed zone.

4. To unbypass a zone, enter its 2-digit number again. The zone light will turn OFF.

5. When finished, press [#] to return to the Ready state. The “Bypass” light will be ON if any zone is bypassed.

From an LCD Keypad:

1. With the system in the Ready state, press [*] to enter the functions menu.

2. The display will show “Press (*) for<> Zone Bypass”. Press [*] to enter bypass mode.

3. Use the arrow keys (< >) to scroll to the zone you wish to bypass.

4. Press [*] to select the zone. A “B” will appear on the display, indicating the zone is bypassed.

5. To unbypass, scroll to the zone and press [*] again. The “B” will disappear.

6. When finished, press [#] to exit bypass mode.

If the “Trouble” light is ON, the system has detected a problem. The keypad will beep twice every 10 seconds. Press any key to silence the beeping.

To view troubles from an LED or LCD5501Z Keypad:

Press [*][2]. One or more zone lights will turn ON, indicating the type of trouble. Refer to the table below:

To view troubles from an LCD Keypad:

From the Ready state, use the arrow keys (< >) to scroll to the “System Trouble (*2) to View<>” message, or simply press [*][2]. The keypad will display a description of the trouble. Use the arrow keys to scroll through all active trouble conditions. Press [#] to exit when finished.

1. Press [*][6] followed by your Master Code.

2. Press [1].

3. Enter the time and date using 10 consecutive digits in the following format:

HH:MM MM/DD/YY

HH: Hour (use 24-hour format, e.g., 00-23)

MM: Minute (00-59)

MM: Month (01-12)

DD: Day (01-31)

YY: Year (00-99)

For example, to set the time to 1:30 PM on August 21, 2023, you would enter: 1330082123.

Note: On an LCD keypad, you may need to press [#] to clear the idle time/date display before starting.

Weekly testing is recommended. Always inform your central station before and after you test your system to avoid a false dispatch.

Alarm Test (Bell/Siren and Keypad Sounder Test):

1. Start with the system in the Ready state.

2. Enter [*][6][Master Code][4].

3. The bell/siren and keypad sounder will activate for two seconds.

4. Press [#] to exit.

Full System Test:

1. Inform the central station you are testing.

2. Perform the Alarm Test described above to check the battery and bell.

3. Activate each sensor in your system one by one (e.g., open a protected door, walk in front of a motion detector). As each zone is activated, the corresponding zone light will turn ON (or the zone status will change on an LCD keypad). The light will turn OFF when the zone is restored (e.g., the door is closed).

4. For fire zones, activation will cause the alarm to sound in a pulsed mode. Do not use an open flame to test smoke detectors.

5. When testing is complete, call the central station to advise them you have finished.

The door chime feature, when active, causes the keypad to sound a tone whenever a designated door or window is opened or closed while the system is disarmed.

To activate/deactivate from an LED or LCD5501Z Keypad:

Enter [*][4]. The keypad will beep 3 times if the feature has been enabled, or sound one long beep if it has been disabled.

To activate/deactivate from an LCD Keypad:

With the system disarmed, press [*] to enter the function list. Scroll to the “Press (*) For<> Door Chime” message and press [*] (or [4]) to enable or disable the feature. Press [#] to return to the Ready state.

After a fire alarm, you must silence the alarm and then reset the smoke detector. To silence the bell or siren, press the [#] key.

To reset from an LED or LCD5501Z Keypad:

Press [*][7][2].

To reset from an LCD Keypad:

1. Press [*] to enter the function list. Scroll to find “Press (*) For<> Output Control”.

2. Press [*] to select output control.

3. Use the arrow keys (< >) to find the reset command (often “Command O/P 2”) and press [*] to select it.

After a reset, if the detector still senses smoke, the alarm sequence will start again. If there is no smoke, the system will return to normal.

Developing and rehearsing a family escape plan is crucial.

1. Involve every family member in creating the plan.

2. Identify two escape routes from every room, especially sleeping areas.

3. Ensure it is possible to escape a bedroom without opening the interior door.

4. Check that all doors and windows open easily and are not painted shut.

5. Develop rescue plans for children, the elderly, or handicapped individuals.

6. If an exit is above ground level, provide an approved fire ladder and training for its use.

7. Keep ground-level exits clear of obstructions like snow or furniture.

8. Establish a predetermined meeting point outside (e.g., across the street) so everyone can be accounted for.

9. Emphasize quick escape. Do not stop to gather belongings or pets.

10. Once outside, do not re-enter the house. Call the Fire Department from a neighbor’s house.

11. Write the plan down, rehearse it frequently, and update it as conditions change.

With normal use, the system requires minimum maintenance.

1. To clean the security station (keypad), do not use a wet cloth. Lightly dust it with a slightly moistened cloth to remove normal accumulations of dust.

2. Although the battery/bell test is designed to check battery condition, it is recommended that the stand-by batteries be replaced every three years.

3. For other system devices like smoke detectors, motion detectors, or glassbreak detectors, consult their respective manufacturer’s literature for specific testing and maintenance instructions.