PC1555

DSC PC1555, PC1555MX User Manual

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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.

I n s t r u c t i o n

M a n u a l

PC1555/PC1555MX

Software Version 2.3

LIMITED WARRANTY

Digital Security Controls Ltd. warrants the original purchaser that for a period of twelve months from the date of purchase, the product shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. During the warranty period, Digital Security Controls Ltd. shall, at its option, repair or replace any defective product upon return of the product to its factory, at no charge for labour and materials. Any replacement and/or repaired parts are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. The original purchaser must promptly notify Digital Security Controls Ltd. in writing that there is defect in material or workmanship, such written notice to be received in all events prior to expiration of the warranty period. There is absolutely no warranty on software and all software products are sold as a user license under the terms of the software license agreement included with the product. The Customer assumes all responsibility for the proper selection, installation, operation and maintenance of any products purchased from DSC. Custom products are only warranted to the extent that they do not function upon delivery. In such cases, DSC can replace or credit at its option.

International Warranty

The warranty for international customers is the same as for any customer within Canada and the United States, with the exception that Digital Security Controls Ltd. shall not be responsible for any customs fees, taxes, or VAT that may be due.

Warranty Procedure

To obtain service under this warranty, please return the item(s) in question to the point of purchase. All authorized distributors and dealers have a warranty program. Anyone returning goods to Digital Security Controls Ltd. must first obtain an authorization number. Digital Security Controls Ltd. will not accept any shipment whatsoever for which prior authorization has not been obtained.

Conditions to Void Warranty

This warranty applies only to defects in parts and workmanship relating to normal use. It does not cover:

•damage incurred in shipping or handling;

•damage caused by disaster such as fire, flood, wind, earthquake or lightning;

•damage due to causes beyond the control of Digital Security Controls Ltd. such as excessive voltage, mechanical shock or water damage;

•damage caused by unauthorized attachment, alterations, modifications or foreign objects;

•damage caused by peripherals (unless such peripherals were supplied by Digital Security Controls Ltd.);

•defects caused by failure to provide a suitable installation environment for the products;

•damage caused by use of the products for purposes other than those for which it was designed;

•damage from improper maintenance;

•damage arising out of any other abuse, mishandling or improper application of the products.

Items Not Covered by Warranty

In addition to the items which void the Warranty, the following items shall not be covered by Warranty: (i) freight cost to the repair centre; (ii) products which are not identified with DSC's product label and lot number or serial number; (iii) products disassembled

or repaired in such a manner as to adversely affect performance or prevent adequate inspection or testing to verify any warranty claim. Access cards or tags returned for replacement under warranty will be credited or replaced at DSC's option. Products not covered by this warranty, or otherwise out of warranty due to age, misuse, or damage shall be evaluated, and a repair estimate shall be provided. No repair work will be performed until a valid purchase order is received from the Customer and a Return Merchandise Authorisation number (RMA) is issued by DSC's Customer Service.

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 Digital Security Controls Ltd. be liable for any special, incidental, or consequential damages based upon breach of warranty, breach of contract, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory. Such damages include, but are not limited to, loss of profits, loss of the product or any associated equipment, cost of capital, cost of substitute or replacement equipment, facilities or services, down time, purchaser’s time, the claims of third parties, including customers, and injury to property. The laws of some jurisdictions limit or do not allow the disclaimer of consequential damages. If the laws of such a jurisdiction apply to any claim by or against DSC, the limitations and disclaimers contained here shall be to the greatest extent permitted by law. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so that the above may not apply to you.

Disclaimer of Warranties

This warranty contains the entire warranty and shall be in lieu of any and all other warranties, whether expressed or implied (including all implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose) and of all other obligations or liabilities on the part of Digital Security Controls Ltd. Digital Security Controls Ltd. neither assumes responsibility for nor authorizes any other person purporting to act on its behalf to modify or to change this warranty, nor to assume for it any other warranty or liability concerning this product.

This disclaimer of warranties and limited warranty are governed by the laws of the province of Ontario, Canada.

WARNING: Digital Security Controls Ltd. recommends that the entire system be completely tested on a regular basis. However, despite frequent testing, and due to, but not limited to, criminal tampering or electrical disruption, it is possible for this product to fail to perform as expected.

Out of Warranty Repairs

Digital Security Controls Ltd. will at its option repair or replace out-of- warranty products which are returned to its factory according to the following conditions. Anyone returning goods to Digital Security Controls Ltd. must first obtain an authorization number. Digital Security Controls Ltd. will not accept any shipment whatsoever for which prior authorization has not been obtained.

Products which Digital Security Controls Ltd. determines to be repairable will be repaired and returned. A set fee which Digital Security Controls Ltd. has predetermined and which may be revised from time to time, will be charged for each unit repaired.

Products which Digital Security Controls Ltd. determines not to be repairable will be replaced by the nearest equivalent product available at that time. The current market price of the replacement product will be charged for each replacement unit.

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 N.F.P.A. standard #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 will work.

Testing

To insure that your system continues to work as intended, you must test your system weekly. Please refer to “Testing Your System” on page 13 of this manual. If your system does not work properly, call your installing company for service.

Monitoring

This system is capable of sending alarms, troubles and emergency information over telephone lines to a monitoring station. If you inadvertently initiate an alarm, immediately call the monitoring station to prevent an unnecessary response.

NOTE: Your installer must enable the monitoring feature before it will work.

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 normally 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 protected areas (zones) and each of these 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 an LED keypad or by a fixed message 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.

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	____________________	25 ________________
02	__________________	10 ____________________	18	____________________	26 ________________
03	__________________	11 ____________________	19	____________________	27 ________________
04	__________________	12 ____________________	20	____________________	28 ________________
05	__________________	13 ____________________	21	____________________	29 ________________
06	__________________	14 ____________________	22	____________________	30 ________________
07	__________________	15 ____________________	23	____________________	31 ________________
08	__________________	16 ____________________	24	____________________	32 ________________

Zone Information

There are ________ active zones on the system.

For Service

Central Station Information:
Account #: ___________________________________	Telephone #: _________________________________
Installer Information:
Company: ___________________________________	Telephone #: _________________________________

Exit Delay in Progress

Secure System Before Arming <>

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 other system features as well as to arm and disarm the security system. The Master Code will be supplied to you by your installer. All keypad entries are made by pressing one key at a time.

All access codes can be programmed by following the procedure outlined in “Programming Security Codes” on page 7.

NOTE: An access code can be a four or six digit number depending on how your installer has programmed your system. Ask your installer for more information regarding access codes.

Arming the System

Arming from an LED or Fixed Message LCD5501Z keypad:

If the Ready light is ON, the system is ready for arming. If the Ready light is OFF, check to see that all doors and windows are closed and that motion is stopped in areas covered by motion detectors. The system cannot be armed unless the Ready light is ON indicating that all zones are closed and the system is in the Ready state.

Enter your access code. As each digit is entered, the keypad sounder will beep. If the access code was entered incorrectly, the keypad buzzer will sound steadily for one second. If this occurs, press the [#] key and re-enter your access code. If the correct access code is entered, the keypad sounder will beep quickly and the Armed light will come ON. Exit the premises through the door indicated by your installer as the Exit/Entry door.

The panel will provide an exit delay period, indicated by keypad beeps, for you to exit the premises without causing an alarm. At the end of the exit delay period, all keypad lights, except the Armed light, will turn OFF and the system will be armed. You can restart the exit delay once by pressing the Away button before the exit delay expires. The exit delay time can be changed by your installer.

Arming from an LCD Keypad:

One of the following messages may appear when you attempt to arm your system:

One or more zones are not secured. To secure the system, close all doors and windows and cease all motion in areas covered by motion detectors.

		Use the arrow (< >) keys to verify that the system is clear of troubles and that no zones
Enter Code to		are bypassed unintentionally (see “Viewing Trouble Conditions” and “Zone Bypassing”
Arm System	<>
Arm System	<>	on page 11).
		on page 11).
		If you see this message, your installer has set up your system so that it may be armed
Secure System
or Enter Code		with one or more designated zones open. Ask your installer for more details.
		The system is in the Ready state and may be fully armed. To arm the system, enter
Enter Code to
Arm System		your access code.

Once the correct access code has been entered, the display will be:

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 restart the exit delay once by pressing the Away button before the exit delay expires. Exit through the door indicated by your installer as the Exit/Entry door.

	Enter Code to		This message will be displayed once the exit delay expires and the system is fully
	Disarm	System	armed.
			If this message appears, be aware of which zones are bypassed and why (see “Zone
	* WARNING *
	Bypass	Active	Bypassing” on page 10). NOTE: If you arm the system with a zone bypassed or
			with a trouble present, your security protection is reduced.
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