DSC Power608 manual

Instruction Manual • 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. Software Version 2.5U[...]

WARNING Please Read Car efully 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 c[...]

1 About Your Security System Your DSC security equipment 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 instr[...]

2 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 ____________________ 2 5 ________________ 02 __________________ 10 ________________[...]

3 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 supervision codes. Ask your installer for more information on using the duress and supervision codes. Only the Master Code can be used to program additional security codes and to change[...]

4 If this display is showing, the system is in the Ready state and may be fully armed. To arm the system, enter your access code. Once the correct access code has been entered, the display will be as shown. The panel will provide an exit delay period, also indicated by keypad beeps, for you to exit the premises without causing an alarm. You can res[...]

5 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 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 enteri[...]

6 If An Alarm Sounds 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[...]

7 Additional Codes Up to 32 additional access codes (01 through 32) may be programmed. To program a new code: Enter [ ✱ ][5][Master Code][code number 01 to 32][new access code]. The code number is a double digit from 01 to 32. Access codes must be four digits unless otherwise indicated by your installer. Enter digits 0 through 9 only. Press [#] t[...]

8 8 PC5508Z LED Keypad Emergency Keys (All Keypads) PC5508Z, LCD5500Z: Press both * Keys for two seconds to send a FIRE transmission. Press both * Keys for two seconds to send an AUXILIARY transmission. Press both * Keys for two seconds to send a PANIC transmission. * IMPORTANT NOTE (All Keypads): The Fire, Auxiliary and Panic keys will NOT functio[...]

9 9 The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) displays prompts and system information on two 16 character lines. If “< >” appears, more information can be accessed by using the arrow (< >) keys. Press [<] to see the previous function or item of information. Press [>] to advance the display to next function or item of information. Press[...]

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 [...]

11 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]. Viewing Trouble Conditions The control panel continuously monitors a number of possible trouble conditions. If[...]

12 To view troubles from an LCD Keypad: From the Ready state, use the arrow (< >) keys to scroll to the following message. Press [ ✱ ] [2] key to view the trouble. The message will read... Use the arrow (< >) keys to view which troubles are present on the system. Once you have scrolled through the list of troubles, press the [#] key t[...]

13 From an LCD keypad, the following message will be displayed when each zone is activated... Use the arrow (< >) keys to view which zone is open. This message will 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 bur[...]

14 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. Fire Alarm Operation Alarm On a fire alarm, the bell or siren will pulse ON and OFF. The transmission of the a[...]

15 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. Sinc[...]

16 Avoiding False Alarms 10 Points to Remember 10 Points to Remember 10 Points to Remember 10 Points to Remember 10 Points to Remember 1. Make sure that the alarm system is operated only by persons who have been properly instructed. 2. Carefully close and secure all doors and windows before setting the alarm. 3. Check that movement detectors are no[...]

Digital Security Controls Ltd.’ s liability for failure to repair the product 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 Digi- tal Security Controls Ltd. be liable for any special, incidental, or consequent[...]

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