DSC PC1555, PC1555MX User 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.
Instruction
Manual
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-ofwarranty 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.
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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.
Zone Protected Area Zone Type
1 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
2 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
3 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
4 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
5 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
6 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
7 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
8 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
9 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
10 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
11 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
12 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
13 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
14 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
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15 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
16 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
17 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
18 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
19 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
20 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
21 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
22 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
23 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
24 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
25 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
26 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
27 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
28 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
29 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
30 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
31 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
32 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
[F] FIRE __________________________________________
[A] AUXILIARY ____________________________________
[P] PANIC ________________________________________
The Exit Delay Time is ________ seconds.
The Entry Delay Time is ______ seconds.
For Service
Central Station Information:
Account #: ___________________________________ Telephone #: _________________________________
Installer Information:
Company: ___________________________________ Telephone #: _________________________________
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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:
Secure System
Before Arming <>
Enter Code to
Arm System <>
Secure System
or Enter Code
Enter Code to
Arm System
Once the correct access code has been entered, the display will be:
Exit Delay in
Progress
Enter Code to
Disarm System
* WARNING *
Bypass Active
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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
are bypassed unintentionally (see “Viewing Trouble Conditions” and “Zone Bypassing”
on page 11).
If you see this message, your installer has set up your system so that it may be armed
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
your access code.
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.
This message will be displayed once the exit delay expires and the system is fully
armed.
If this message appears, be aware of which zones are bypassed and why (see “Zone
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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