DSC PowerSeries User Manual

DSC PowerSeries User Manual

Self-contained wireless alarm system v1.0
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User Guide

Self Contained Wireless Alarm System v1.0
N11427
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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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide Self Contained Wireless Alarm System v1.0 N11427 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.
  • Page 2: Fcc Compliance Statement

    Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits paired by the end user. are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer- DSC c/o APL Logistics 757 Douglas Hill Rd., Lithia Springs, GA ence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can 30122...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About Your Security System ......... . 1 Fire Detection .
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Reference Sheets ........... 10 System Information.
  • Page 5: About Your Security System

    About Your Security System Your Security System has been designed to provide you with the greatest possible flexibility and con- venience. 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.
  • Page 6: Controls & Indicators

    Controls & Indicators 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.
  • Page 7: Night Arming

    Night Arming To fully arm the system when it has been armed in Stay Mode, press at the keypad. All inte- rior zones will now be armed except for devices programmed as Night Zones. Night zones are only armed in Away mode, this permits limited movement within the premises when the system is fully armed.
  • Page 8: Remote Arming And Disarming

    Remote Arming and Disarming The system can be armed and/or disarmed (if programmed by the installer) using a remote control device (wireless key). When arming the system by using the Arm button on the wireless key, the system will acknowledge the command by sounding a single bell squawk and when disarming using the Dis- arm button on the wireless key the system will acknowledge the command by sounding two bell squawks .
  • Page 9 bypassed when arming your system. Zones cannot be bypassed once the system is armed. Bypassed zones are automatically cancelled each time the system is disarmed and must be bypassed again, if required, before the next arming. Bypassing Zones With the system disarmed. 1.
  • Page 10: Trouble Conditions

    To select a Bypass Group when arming the system: 1. Press , then your [access code] (if necessary). 2. Press . The next time the system is armed, the zones in this group will be bypassed. 3. To exit bypassing mode and return to the Ready state, press NOTE: A Bypass Group is only recalled if the system is armed/disarmed after programming the by- pass group.
  • Page 11: Access Code Programming

    Access Code Programming In addition to the Master Access Code, you can program up to 16 additional User Access codes. If wireless keys have been programmed (Key Fobs) then wireless key #1 will log as User Access code #1 if that access code has been programmed. User Access codes 1-16 will correspond to wireless keys 1- 16.
  • Page 12: Bell Squawk Attribute

    Bell Squawk Attribute This attribute is used to determine whether an access code should generate an arming/disarming Bell Squawk upon entry of the code for Away arming. The Wireless Keys with access codes associated with them may generate Arming/Disarming Bell squawks. Contact your installer to have this programmed.
  • Page 13: Viewing The Event Buffer

    2. Use the keys to scroll to Buzzer Control. 3. There are 21 different levels, use the keys to scroll to the desired level. Viewing the Event Buffer The event buffer will show you a list of the last 128 events that have occurred on your system. 1.
  • Page 14: Reference Sheets

    Reference Sheets Fill out the following information for future reference and store this guide in a safe place. System Information Enabled? FIRE AUXILIARY PANIC The Exit Delay Time is _______ seconds. The Entry Delay Time is _______ seconds. For Service Central Station Information Account#: ___________________ Telephone#: __________________ Installer Information:...
  • Page 15: Sensor / Zone Information

    Sensor / Zone Information Sensor Protected Area Sensor Type Sensor Protected Area Sensor Type...
  • Page 16: Guidelines For Locating Smoke Detectors

    Guidelines for Locating Smoke Detectors Research has shown that all hostile fires in homes generate smoke to a greater or lesser extent. Experiments with typical fires in homes indicate that detectable quantities of smoke precede detectable levels of heat in most cases. For these reasons, smoke alarms should be installed out- side of each sleeping area and on each storey of the home.
  • Page 17: Household Fire Safety Audit

    Household Fire Safety Audit Read this section carefully for important information about fire safety. 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.
  • Page 19 NOTES:...
  • Page 20: Warning Please Read Carefully

    Even if the smoke detector operates as intended, there may be circum- stances when there is insufficient warning to allow all occupants to escape in time to avoid injury or death. ©2008 Digital Security Controls Toronto, Canada • www.dsc.com Printed in Canada 29007326R003...

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