DSC PC4000 User Manual

Jan 11, 1993

Software Version 1.3

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

PC4OOO SECURITY SYSTEM

DOC 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 device is 10.

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 matétiel 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 dispositif est 10.

INTRODUCTION

The LCD-4500 keypad provides easy to understand English language information
about the status of your security system and makes daily operation simple by
prompting the user through each operation.

The keypad provides audible feedback each time a key is pressed and with unique
audible sequences it signals troubles and the correct or incorrect entry of information.

ABOUT YOUR SECURITY SYSTEM

Your DSC security equipment has been designed to give you the greatest possible
flexibility and convenience. The LCD-4500 keypad will guide you through each
operation with English language prompts. Read this manual carefully and have your
installer instruct you on system operation and on which features have been
implemented on your system.

FIRE DETECTION

This equipment is capable of monitoring fire detection devices such as smoke
detectors and providing a warning alarm if a fire condition is detected. Good fire
detection depends on having adequate numbers of fire detectors placed in
appropriate locations. This equipment should be installed in accordance with
N.F.P.A. standard #74 (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.

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Important Note

A security system cannot prevent emergencies. It is only intended to alert you and,
if included, a 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
operation.

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MONITORING

This system is capable of transmitting 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: The monitoring function must be enabled by the installer before it becomes
functional.

GENERAL SYSTEM OPERATION

Your security system is made up of a PC4000 and one or more LCD-4500 and
various detectors and sensors. The DSC control panel will be mounted out of the way
in a utility room or 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 person to have access to the control panel. The LCD-4500 keypads have an
audible indicator, an alphanumeric LCD, (Liquid Crystal Display), and command
entry keys. The keypad is used to send commands to the system and to display the
current system status. The keypad(s) will be mounted in convenient locations inside
the protected premises close to the exit-entry doors.

The security system has several zones or areas of protection and each of these
zones will have one or more detection sensors connected to it (motion detectors,
glassbreak detectors, door contacts or shock sensors). When a sensor is in alarm,
the zone in alarm will be displayed on the LCD-4500.

TROUBLE AND ARMED LED DISPLAYS

The LCD-4500 has a yellow LED on the right side of the keypad which represents
the trouble status of the panel. There is a red LED just below the yellow one which
represents the armed status of the panel.

KEYPAD ZONES

There are three keys on the keypad labeled [F] Fire, [A] Auxiliary and [P] Panic.
These keys are only functional if they have been programmed by the installer. The
installer should indicate which of these keys are active by placing a colored label
next to the key.

[F] FIRE

Holding this key down for two seconds will sound a fire alarm. The alarm will sound
pulsing and a transmission will be sent to the monitoring station. The keypad will
sound three beeps once the panel has accepted the alarm.

[A] AUXILIARY

Holding this key down for two seconds will send a transmission to the monitoring
station.

[P] PANIC

Holding this key down for two seconds will send a transmission to the monitoring
station. The installer can program this key to sound the alarm or to transmit the alarm
silently.

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ARMING

Close all protected doors and windows and stop movement in areas covered by
motion detectors.

The “Enter Code to Arm System” message should be on the LCD display. The
system cannot be armed unless the “Enter Code to Arm System” or “Secure
System or Enter Code...” message is displayed.

Enter a [4 Digit Security Code]. As each digit is entered the keypad will beep.

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If the security code was entered incorrectly, the keypad will beep steadily for 2
seconds.

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If the code was entered correctly but the system was not secure due to an open
zone, the keypad will beep quickly followed by a steady tone.

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When the correct code is entered, the “Exit delay in Progress” message will be
displayed and the keypad will beep quickly.

A timer will appear in the right side of the display indicating the remaining time
in the exit delay. Exit the premises through the designated exit-entry door. At the
end of the allowed exit time the message on the keypad will change to “Enter
Code to Disarm System”.

DISARMING

Enter the premises through the designated exit-entry door. The keypad buzzer
will be on. Go to the keypad and enter the [4 digit security code]. If an error is
made in entering the code, press the [#] key and enter the code again. The
“Armed” light will go out and the keypad buzzer will stop. The correct security
code must be entered before the allowed entry time expires. If an alarm
occurred while the panel was armed, the “View Memory” message will be on
the display with the zone name for the zone that caused the alarm. The display
will keep those messages on for two minutes or until the [#] key is pressed to
return the panel to the normal arm-disarm mode.

AUTO-BYPASS/HOME-AWAY ARMING

If a correct security code is entered and you do not exit the premises through a
designated exit-entry door, the system will, at the end of the Exit delay time, arm
with interior zones automatically bypassed if those interior zones have been
programmed as “Home-away” zones. These zones will remain bypassed until
[✱][1] is entered to reactivate bypassed home-away zones.

This is a convenience feature for someone who wishes to remain on the
premises with the system armed. That person does not have to manually bypass
the home-away zones.

To reactivate the Home-away zones that have been automatically bypassed,
press [✱][1]. This command is a quick method of fully arming the system in
residential applications before going to bed.

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