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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
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.
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 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 functions as intended, you must test your system weekly. Please
refer to “Testing Your System” on page 12 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 monitoring station.
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 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 stand-by battery. There is 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 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 monitoring 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.