DSC PC2525 User Manual

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

PC2525

Canadian Department of Communications Notice

NOTICE: The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets
certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will
operate to the user’s satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company.
The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the company’s inside wiring associated with
a single line individual service may be extended by means of certified connector assembly (telephone extension cord). The customer should be
aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or
alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user
to disconnect the equipment.

User should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water
pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or
electrician, as appropriate.

The Load Number (LN) assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is
used by the device, to prevent overloading. The termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement
that the total of the Load Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 100.

The Load Number of this unit is 2.

AVIS: L’étiquette du ministère des Communications du Canada identifie le matériel homologué. Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est conforme

à certaines normes de protection, d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de télécommunications. Le Ministère n’assure toutefois pas que le
matériel fonctionnera à la satisfaction de l’utilisateur.

Avant d’installer ce matériel, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer qu’il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l’entreprise locale de télécommunication.
Le matériel doit également être installé en suivant une méthod acceptée de raccordement. Dans certains cas, les fils intérieurs de l’entreprise
utilisés pour un service individuel a ligne unique peuvent être prolongés au moyen d’un dispositif homologué de rassordement (cordon prolongateur
tèlèphonique interne). L’abonné ne doit pas oublier qu’il est possible que la conformité aux conditions énoncées ci-dessus n’empechent pas la
dégradation du service dans certaines situations. Actuellement, les entreprises de télécommunication ne permettent pas que l’on raccorde leur
matériel a des jacks d’abonné, sauf dans les cas précis prévus par les tarrifs particuliers de ces entreprises.

Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent etre effectuées par un centre d’entretien canadien autorisé désigné par le fournisseur. La
compagnie de télécommunications peut demander à l’utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite de réparations ou de modifications effectuées
par l’utilisateur ou à cause de mauvais fonctionnement.

Pour sa propre protection, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre de la source d’énergie électrique, des lignes téléphoniques
et des canalisations d’eau métalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccordés ensemble. Cette précaution est particulièrement importante dans les régions rurales.

AVERTISSEMENT: L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-meme; il doit avoir recours a un service d’inspection des
installations électriques, ou a electricien, selon le cas.

L’indice de charge (IC) assigné a chaque dispositif terminal indique, pour éviter toute surcharge, le pourcentage de la charge totale qui peut etre
raccordée a un circuit téléphonique bouclé utilisé par ce dispositif. La terminaison du circuit bouclé peut etre constituée de n’import quelle
combinaison de dispositifs, pourvu que la somme des indices de charge de l’ensemble des dispositifs ne dépasse pas 100.

L’Indice de charge de cet produit est 2.

SYSTEM INFORMATION

Installer ___________________________________________________________________________________
Phone ________________________________ Installation Date ____________________________

CONTACTS

Name ________________________________ Phone ________________________
Name ________________________________ Phone ________________________
Name ________________________________ Phone ________________________

ZONE INFORMATION

Zone Type Protected Area

1 ____________________ _______________________________________________________
2 ____________________ _______________________________________________________
3 ____________________ _______________________________________________________
4 ____________________ _______________________________________________________
5 ____________________ _______________________________________________________
6 ____________________ _______________________________________________________
7 ____________________ _______________________________________________________

8 ____________________ _______________________________________________________
Entrance Delay ____________________________
Exit Delay ________________________________
Bell Cutoff ________________________________

KEYPAD FUNCTIONS

[F] Key ________________________________________________________________
[A] Key ________________________________________________________________
[P] Key ________________________________________________________________

][1] Zone Bypassing: No Access Code required to bypass zones

[

∗

Access Code required to bypass zones

[∗][7]Command: Resets Smoke Detectors

Other: __________________________________________________

NOTES

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INTRODUCTION

Read this manual carefully before operating your security system. Have your installer instruct you on system
operation, and have your installer inform you of the features that have been enabled on your system. All
users of the system should be instructed in its use. Complete the System Information page and store this
manual in a safe place for future reference.

Fire Detection Equipment

This equipment is capable of monitoring fire detection devices such as smoke detectors, and of providing
a warning if a fire condition is detected. Good fire detection depends on having an adequate number of
detectors placed in appropriate locations. Fire detection equipment should be installed in accordance
with applicable standards and codes. Carefully review the Household Fire Safety and Family Escape
Planning sections of this manual. IMPORTANT NOTE: Your installer must enable the fire detection features
of this equipment for the functions to be operational.

Test Your System Regularly

To ensure that your system continues to function as intended, it is important that you test your system
weekly. Refer to the “Testing Your System” section of this manual, and read and follow the instructions
carefully. If your system does not function properly or if you have any questions about testing your system,
call your installing company for service or assistance.

Important Notice

A security system cannot prevent emergencies. It is only intended to alert you 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
inform you of the level of protection that has been provided, and instruct you on system operations.

Glossary

Your DSC PC2525 Security System has been designed to offer advanced security features and simple,
straight-forward operation. Described here are some terms that are used throughout this manual to explain
the operation of your system.

Keypad: Your system features one or more PC2550RK Keypads. The keypad is used to enter commands
to operate the system, and to view operating information about the system. Information about the system is
displayed on the Zone Lights, labelled 1 through 8. The keypad also features seven System Status lights:
“Ready”, “Armed”, “Memory”, “Bypass”, “Trouble”, “Program” and “Fire”. Commands are entered on the
keypad by pressing one key at a time.

Master Code: The Master Code is a 4-digit code used to arm and disarm the system, to program Access
Codes, to bypass zones, and to change certain operating features. Normally only one person should know
the Master Code.

Access Codes: Seven Access Codes in addition to the Master Code are available to allow users to arm
and disarm the system. Each person should keep their 4-digit Access Code secret to ensure system
security.

Entry Delay: The Entry Delay is the time allowed for someone to enter the premises and disarm the system
without causing an alarm.

Exit Delay: The Exit Delay is the time allowed for someone to leave the premises without causing an alarm
after they have entered an Access Code to arm the system.

Entry-Exit Door or Zone: The Entry-Exit Door or Zone is the door or zone designated by your installer to be
used for entering and leaving the premises when the system is armed.

Zone: A Zone is an area that is protected by a security device. For example, a room protected by a motion
detector may be “Zone 1”, while a window protected by a magnetic contact may be “Zone 2”.

will inform you of where zones have been set up on your system.

Your installer

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BASIC OPERATION

Arming Your System

Before arming the system, close all protected doors and windows, and stop movement in areas protected
by motion detectors. When all zones are closed, all of the Zone Lights on the keypad will be OFF, and the
“Ready” light will be ON.

If the “Trouble” light is ON, check to see which trouble conditions are present on the system. Refer to the
“Displaying System Information” section of this manual for instructions on viewing trouble conditions. Be
sure to correct any trouble conditions before arming your system.

If the “Bypass” light is ON, check to see which zones are bypassed. Refer to the “Displaying System
Information” section of this manual for instructions on viewing bypassed zones. Ensure that all zones
indicated as being bypassed are bypassed intentionally.

To arm the system, enter a 4-digit Access Code. As each digit is entered, the keypad sounder will beep.
When the Access Code has been entered, the “Armed” light will come ON and the keypad will beep 6
times. If an incorrect Access Code is entered, the keypad will sound a single long tone. To correct a
mistake when entering a code, press the [#] Key and enter the Access Code again.

When the “Armed” light comes ON, leave the premises through the designated Entry-Exit door before
the Exit Delay expires. At the end of the Exit Delay, the “Ready” light will be shut OFF - your system is
now armed.

The factory setting for the Exit Delay is 45 seconds; your installer may change this time to suit your needs.
Refer to the “Arming Options” section of this manual for information on other arming functions.

Disarming Your System

Enter the premises through the designated Entry-Exit door. The keypad will sound a constant tone to
indicate that the system must be disarmed.

Go to the keypad and enter an Access Code. If an error is made entering the code, press the [#] Key
and enter the code again.

When a correct Access Code is entered, the “Armed” light will be shut OFF, and the sounder will be
silenced - your system is now disarmed.

An Access Code must be entered before the Entry Delay expires or an alarm will sound. The factory
setting for the Entry Delay is 30 seconds; your installer may change this time to suit your needs.

If an alarm occurred while the system was armed, the “Memory” light and the Zone Lights of the zones
that went into alarm will FLASH for two minutes. Press the [#] Key to cancel the flashing display and
return the keypad to the “Ready” mode. Refer to “Display Alarm Memory” for instructions on displaying
the zones that went into alarm.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you return to the premises and find that an alarm is in progress or that there
are alarms in memory, do not enter the premises: there may be a fire or an intruder may be present.
Go to a neighbor and contact the local authorities from there.

Bypassed zones will not cause an alarm.

Bypassing Zones

A bypassed zone will not cause an alarm.

protected area while other zones are armed. For example, you could bypass the zone protecting your
living room. This would allow you to remain in the room, while the other zones on your system are armed.

With the system disarmed, enter [∗][1] to display bypassed zones. The Zone Lights representing
bypassed zones will come ON. Ensure that any zone displayed as being bypassed is intentionally
bypassed. Zone bypasses are automatically cancelled when the panel is disarmed.

Zones may be bypassed to allow access to part of the

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