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About Your Security System
Your DSC Security System has been designed to provide you with the greatest possible flexibility and conve-
nience. 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 your zone information and access codes and store this manual in a
safe place for future reference.
NOTE: The PowerSeries security system includes specific false alarm reduction features and is classified with ANSI
/ SIA CP-01-2000. To comply with this specification, your installation must have a minimum of two keypads. Please
consult your installer for further information regarding the false alarm reduction features built into your system as all
are not covered in this manual.
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 locations. This equipment should be installed in accordance with NFPA 72 (N.F.P.A., Batterymarch
Park, Quincey MA 02269). 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
the “Testing your System” section in this manual. If your system does not function properly, call your installing
company for service.
Monitoring
This system is capable of transmitting alarms, troubles & emergency information over telephone lines to a central
station. If you initiate an alarm by mistake, immediately call the central station to prevent an unnecessary response.
NOTE: The monitoring function must be enabled by the installer before it becomes functional.
SIA NOTE: There is a communicator delay of 30 seconds in this control panel. It can be removed, or it can be in-
creased up to 45 seconds, at the option of the end-user by consulting with the installer.
Maintenance
With normal use, the system requires minimum maintenance. Note the following points:
• Do not wash the security equipment with a wet cloth. Light dusting with a slightly moistened cloth should
remove normal accumulations of dust.
• Use the system test described in “Testing Your System” to check the battery condition. We recommend, how-
ever, that the standby batteries be replaced every 3-5 years.
• For other system devices such as smoke detectors, passive infrared, ultrasonic or microwave motion detectors or
glassbreak detectors, consult the manufacturer’s literature for testing and maintenance instructions.
General System Operation
Your security system is made up of a DSC control panel, one or more 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 standby battery.
NOTE: Only the installer or service professional should have access to the control panel.
All the keypads have an audible indicator and command entry keys. The LCD keypad has an 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 a
written messages on the LCD keypad.