Dsc PC4020, PC4020CF User Manual

PC4020/PC4020CF v3.5 • Installation Manual

DLS2002 or higher

WARNING: 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.

WARNING

Note to Installers

This warning contains vital information. As the only individual in contact with system users, it is
your responsibility to bring each item in this warning to the attention of the users of this system.

System Failures

This system has been carefully designed to be as effective as possible. There are circumstances,
however, involving fire, burglary, or other types of emergencies where it may not provide protec­tion. Any alarm system of any type may be compromised deliberately or may fail to operate as
expected for a variety of reasons. Some but not all of these reasons may be:

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Inadequate Installation

A security system must be installed properly in order to provide adequate protection. Every instal­lation should be evaluated by a security professional to ensure that all access points and areas are
covered. Locks and latches on windows and doors must be secure and operate as intended. Win­dows, doors, walls, ceilings and other building materials must be of sufficient strength and con­struction to provide the level of protection expected. A reevaluation must be done during and after
any construction activity. An evaluation by the fire and/or police department is highly recom­mended if this service is available.

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Criminal Knowledge

This system contains security features which were known to be effective at the time of manufac­ture. It is possible for persons with criminal intent to develop techniques which reduce the effec­tiveness of these features. It is important that a security system be reviewed periodically to ensure
that its features remain effective and that it be updated or replaced if it is found that it does not pro­vide the protection expected.

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Access by Intruders

Intruders may enter through an unprotected access point, circumvent a sensing device, evade
detection by moving through an area of insufficient coverage, disconnect a warning device, or
interfere with or prevent the proper operation of the system.

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Power Failure

Control units, intrusion detectors, smoke detectors and many other security devices require an ade­quate power supply for proper operation. If a device operates from batteries, it is possible for the
batteries to fail. Even if the batteries have not failed, they must be charged, in good condition and
installed correctly. If a device operates only by AC power, any interruption, however brief, will ren­der that device inoperative while it does not have power. Power interruptions of any length are
often accompanied by voltage fluctuations which may damage electronic equipment such as a
security system. After a power interruption has occurred, immediately conduct a complete system
test to ensure that the system operates as intended.

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Failure of Replaceable Batteries

This system’s wireless transmitters have been designed to provide several years of battery life
under normal conditions. The expected battery life is a function of the device environment, usage
and type. Ambient conditions such as high humidity, high/low temperatures, or large temperature
fluctuations may reduce the expected battery life. While each transmitting device has a low battery
monitor which identifies when the batteries need to be replaced, this monitor may fail to operate as
expected. Regular testing and maintenance will keep the system in good operating condition.

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Compromise of Radio Frequency (Wireless) Devices

Signals may not reach the receiver under all circumstances which could include metal objects
placed on or near the radio path or deliberate jamming or other inadvertent radio signal inter­ference.

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System Users

A user may not be able to operate a panic or emergency switch possibly due to permanent or tem­porary physical disability, inability to reach the device in time, or unfamiliarity with the correct
operation. It is important that all system users be trained in the correct operation of the alarm sys­tem and that they know how to respond when the system indicates an alarm.

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Smoke Detectors

Smoke detectors that are a part of this system may not properly alert occupants of a fire for a num­ber of reasons, some of which follow. The smoke detectors may have been improperly installed or
positioned. Smoke may not be able to reach the smoke detectors, such as when the fire is in a chim­ney, walls or roofs, or on the other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors may not detect smoke
from fires on another level of the residence or building.

Every fire is different in the amount of smoke produced and the rate of burning. Smoke detectors
cannot sense all types of fires equally well. Smoke detectors may not provide timely warning of
fires caused by carelessness or safety hazards such as smoking in bed, violent explosions, escaping
gas, improper storage of flammable materials, overloaded electrical circuits, children playing with
matches or arson. Even if the smoke detector operates as intended, there may be circumstances
when there is insufficient warning to allow all occupants to escape in time to avoid injury or death.

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Motion Detectors

Motion detectors can only detect motion within the designated areas as shown in their respective
installation instructions. They cannot discriminate between intruders and intended occupants.
Motion detectors do not provide volumetric area protection. They have multiple beams of detec­tion and motion can only be detected in unobstructed areas covered by these beams. They cannot
detect motion which occurs behind walls, ceilings, floor, closed doors, glass partitions, glass doors
or windows. Any type of tampering whether intentional or unintentional such as masking, paint­ing, or spraying of any material on the lenses, mirrors, windows or any other part of the detection
system will impair its proper operation.

Passive infrared motion detectors operate by sensing changes in temperature. However their effec­tiveness can be reduced when the ambient temperature rises near or above body temperature or if
there are intentional or unintentional sources of heat in or near the detection area. Some of these
heat sources could be heaters, radiators, stoves, barbeques, fireplaces, sunlight, steam vents, light­ing and so on.

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Warning Devices

Warning devices such as sirens, bells, horns, or strobes may not warn people or waken someone
sleeping if there is an intervening wall or door. If warning devices are located on a different level of
the residence or premise, then it is less likely that the occupants will be alerted or awakened. Audi­ble warning devices may be interfered with by other noise sources such as stereos, radios, televi­sions, air conditioners or other appliances, or passing traffic. Audible warning devices, however
loud, may not be heard by a hearing-impaired person.

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Telephone Lines

If telephone lines are used to transmit alarms, they may be out of service or busy for certain periods
of time. Also an intruder may cut the telephone line or defeat its operation by more sophisticated
means which may be difficult to detect.

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Insufficient Time

There may be circumstances when the system will operate as intended, yet the occupants will
not be protected from the emergency due to their inability to respond to the warnings in a
timely manner. If the system is monitored, the response may not occur in time to protect the
occupants or their belongings.

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Component Failure

Although every effort has been made to make this system as reliable as possible, the system may
fail to function as intended due to the failure of a component.

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Inadequate Testing

Please Read Carefully

Most problems that would prevent an alarm system from operating as intended can be found by
regular testing and maintenance. The complete system should be tested weekly and immediately
after a break-in, an attempted break-in, a fire, a storm, an earthquake, an accident, or any kind of
construction activity inside or outside the premises. The testing should include all sensing devices,
keypads, consoles, alarm indicating devices and any other operational devices that are part of the
system.

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Security and Insurance

Regardless of its capabilities, an alarm system is not a substitute for property or life insurance. An
alarm system also is not a substitute for property owners, renters, or other occupants to act pru­dently to prevent or minimize the harmful effects of an emergency situation.

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

International Warranty

International WarrantyInternational 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

Warranty Procedure

Warranty ProcedureWarranty 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

Conditions to Void Warranty

Conditions to Void WarrantyConditions 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

Items Not Covered by Warranty

Items Not Covered by WarrantyItems 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

Disclaimer of Warranties

Disclaimer of WarrantiesDisclaimer 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

Out of Warranty Repairs

Out of Warranty RepairsOut 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.

Table of Contents

Section 1: Introduction 1

1.1 Out Of The Box .......................................................................... 1

1.2 Specifications and Features ..................................................... 1

Section 2: Installation and Wiring 2

2.1 Planning the System ................................................................. 2

2.2 Terminal Descriptions .............................................................. 2

2.3 Wire Routing for Power and Non-Power Limited ............... 2

2.4 Current Ratings – Alarm Control Panel and Modules ........ 2

2.5 Combus Operation and Wiring .............................................. 3

2.6 Zone Wiring ............................................................................... 4

2.7 Specialized Zone Wiring .......................................................... 4

2.8 Programmable Output Wiring ................................................ 5

2.9 AML Device Wiring .................................................................. 5

2.10 Wiring Powered Devices (AUX, SAUX+) .............................. 6

2.11 Telephone Line Wiring ............................................................. 6

2.12 Bell Output Wiring (BELL+ and BELL-) ................................ 7

2.13 Earth Ground Wiring ............................................................... 7

2.14 Applying Power (AC and Battery) ......................................... 7

2.15 Lithium Batteries ....................................................................... 8

Section 3: How to Program 9

3.1 Introduction to Programming ................................................. 9

3.2 Programming by Reference Number ..................................... 9

3.3 Programming Decimal Data .................................................... 9

3.4 Programming Hexadecimal Data .........................................10

3.5 Programming Toggle Options .............................................. 10

Section 4: Module Enrollment 11

4.1 Enrolling Keypads and Modules .......................................... 11

4.2 Deleting Modules .................................................................... 11

4.3 Confirming Modules .............................................................. 11

4.4 Enrolling AML Devices .......................................................... 12

Section 5: Partitions and Zones 13

5.1 Zone Supervision .................................................................... 13

5.2 Creating Partitions .................................................................. 13

5.3 Adding Zones to Partitions ................................................... 14

5.4 Zone Programming ................................................................. 14

5.5 Bypass Grouping ..................................................................... 17

Section 6: Keypad Operation 19

6.1 Partition Keypads .................................................................... 19

6.2 Global Keypads ....................................................................... 19

6.3 Keypad Toggle Options ......................................................... 19

6.4 Keypad Time-out .................................................................... 20

6.5 Keypad Blanking ..................................................................... 20

6.6 Fire, Auxiliary and Panic Keys .............................................. 20

6.7 Keypad Lockout ...................................................................... 20

6.8 Keypad Tampers ..................................................................... 21

6.9 Alarm Memory Display ......................................................... 21

6.10 Zone Bypass Display .............................................................. 21

6.11 Function Key Programming .................................................. 21

Section 7: Installer and Access Codes 23

7.1 Installer’s Code ........................................................................ 23

7.2 Installer-Programmed Access Codes ................................... 23

7.3 Programming Access Codes .................................................. 23

7.4 Modify An Existing Code ...................................................... 25

7.5 Change User Code Options ................................................... 25

7.6 Delete An Existing Code ........................................................ 25

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7.7 Special Codes ........................................................................... 26

7.8 Guard Code .............................................................................. 26

7.9 Access Code Options .............................................................. 26

7.10 Access Levels ........................................................................... 27

Section 8: Arming and Disarming 28

8.1 Arming and Disarming Options ........................................... 28

8.2 Automatic Arming .................................................................. 28

8.3 Close Time Timer (CTT Duration) ........................................ 28

8.4 Disarm Delay ........................................................................... 28

8.5 Dual Users For Disarming ..................................................... 29

Section 9: Entry and Exit Delay 30

9.1 Entry and Exit Delay Times ................................................... 30

9.2 Entry and Exit Delay Options ............................................... 30

Section 10: System Programming 31

10.1 AC/DC Power Options .......................................................... 31

10.2 Bell Circuit Supervision ......................................................... 31

10.3 Clock Options .......................................................................... 31

10.4 Event Messages ....................................................................... 31

10.5 Swinger Shutdown .................................................................. 32

10.6 Tampers .................................................................................... 32

10.7 Telephone Line Supervision .................................................. 32

10.8 Test Transmissions .................................................................. 32

10.9 Transmission Delay ................................................................ 33

10.10 Cross Zone (Police Code) Alarm ......................................... 33

10.11 System Label ........................................................................... 33

10.12 Hourly Print ............................................................................ 33

Section 11: Programmable Outputs 34

11.1 Main Panel Outputs ................................................................ 34

11.2 Programming Output Options for Modules ....................... 34

11.3 Programmable Output Options ............................................ 34

11.4 Output Pulse Times ................................................................ 37

Section 12: Communications Programming 38

12.1 Telephone Numbers ............................................................... 38

12.2 Account Numbers ................................................................... 38

12.3 Dialing Parameters .................................................................. 38

12.4 Communicator Toggle Options ............................................ 38

12.5 Dialer Direction ....................................................................... 40

12.6 Communicator Formats ......................................................... 40

12.7 Reporting Codes ...................................................................... 41

Section 13: Downloading 42

13.1 Downloading Options ............................................................ 42

13.2 Periodic Call-up ....................................................................... 42

13.3 PC-Link ..................................................................................... 42

Section 14: Event Scheduling 43

14.1 Date Schedules ......................................................................... 43

14.2 Holiday Groups ....................................................................... 43

14.3 Open/Close Suppression ....................................................... 43

14.4 Arming/Disarming Schedules .............................................. 44

14.5 Scheduled AMS-220/220T Smoke Detector Test ................ 44

14.6 CTT Schedule ........................................................................... 44

14.7 Seismic Schedule ..................................................................... 44

Section 15: LINKS Communications 45

15.1 LINKS1000 (Cellular Communications) .............................. 45

15.2 LINKS2XXX (Long-range Radio Communications) .......... 45

15.3 T-Link TCP/IP Communications) ........................................ 45

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NEW!

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Section 16: Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 46

16.1 General Diagnostics ................................................................ 46

16.2 Restoring Factory Default Programming .............................46

16.3 Hardware Reset .......................................................................46

16.4 Viewing Trouble Conditions ................................................. 46

16.5 System Fault Squawk .............................................................. 47

Section 17: Local, Central & Remote Station Fire Installation
Instructions 49

17.1 Introduction ..............................................................................49

17.2 Hardware Description and Specifications ........................... 49

Section 18: Fire Zone Types 51

18.1 Partitions and Fire System Configuration ........................... 51

18.2 Standard Fire Zone .................................................................. 51

18.3 Delayed Fire Zone ................................................................... 51

18.4 Auto Verify Fire ....................................................................... 52

18.5 Waterflow Zone ....................................................................... 52

18.6 Fire Supervisory Zone ............................................................ 53

18.7 PC4701 Zones ...........................................................................53

18.8 4-Wire Smoke Detector Zones ............................................... 53

18.9 AMS-220 Addressable Smoke Detector Zones ....................53

18.10AMP-702 Addressable Fire Point Module ........................... 53

Section 19: PC4702BP Output Programming 54

19.1 Alarm Notification Output Types ......................................... 54

19.2 Programming PC4702BP Outputs ........................................54

19.3 Fire Bell Options ...................................................................... 54

19.4 Partitions and Fire System Configuration ........................... 54

Section 20: Fire System Operation 56

20.1 Manual Signal Silence ............................................................. 56

20.2 Automatic Signal Silence (Bell Cut-Off) ............................... 56

20.3 Signal Silence Inhibit Timer (Fire Silence Delay) ................ 56

20.4 Fire System Reset ..................................................................... 56

20.5 Manual Sensor Reset ([*][7][2]) .............................................. 56

20.6 Subsequent Alarm Operation ................................................ 56

20.7 Fire Silence/Reset User Codes .............................................. 57

20.8 Auto-Scroll LCD Keypad Display ......................................... 57

20.9 Fire Trouble Conditions ......................................................... 57

20.10AC Delays ................................................................................. 58

20.11Bypassing Fire Zones .............................................................. 58

20.12Fire Drill Feature ..................................................................... 58

20.13Fire Inspector Test ................................................................... 58

20.14Testing AMS-220/220T Smoke Detectors ............................59

20.15Lamp Test .................................................................................59

20.16PC4701 Remote Station Alarm/Trouble Relays .................59

20.17Fire Reporting Codes .............................................................. 59

20.18Upload/Download Considerations ...................................... 60

Section 21: Listing Requirements 61

21.1 UL Listed Commercial Burglary and Residential Burglary/
Fire Installations 61

21.2 Commercial Fire Alarm Installations ................................... 61

21.3 ULC Listing Requirements .................................................... 62

Appendix A: Wiring Diagrams 63

Appendix B: Reporting Codes 69

Appendix C: Zone Reporting Codes 72

ASCII Characters 73

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Section 1: Introduction

1.1 Out Of The Box

Please verify that the following components are included in
the PC4020 package.

1 PC4050C or PC4001C cabinet

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1 Main control module

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1 Hardware package which includes:

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32 EOL resistors (5600Ω)

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1 Black cabinet plug

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1 Green ground strap

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5 PCB mounting standoffs

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1 set of documents which includes:

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1 Installation Manual

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1 Programming Worksheets

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1 Instruction Manual

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1.2 Specifications and Features

Main Control Panel

• AC Input – 16 VAC, 40VA minimum

• Battery Charger – 350 mA to charge 12V
batteries

DC

• Bell Circuit – 12 V

• Auxiliary Power Output: 12 V

• Switched Auxiliary Power Output 12 V
maximum

• PGM 1 & 2 – two options:

DC

•12 V

•12 V

• 4-wire Combus power – 500 mA maximum

• 16 Zone inputs

• Supervised dialer output

• Earth ground connection

• All outputs rated to operate over the range of 11.6 to

12.6V for UL Listed systems.

, 50 mA maximum each as standard outputs

DC

, 170 mA maximum each when used for

addressable loop

Expansion Capabilities

• Up to 128 zones total using

• PC4108A 8-zone input modules

• PC4116 16-zone input modules

• PC4164 v2.x wireless receivers and wireless devices

• PGM outputs for addressable devices

• Up to 16 keypads total using

• LCD4501 keypad (with function keys) - v2.0 or later

• LCD4500 keypad - v2.02 for function key support

(number keys 1-5)

• Up to 144 low power outputs total using

• PC4216 low power output modules (v2.1 required for

Temporal Fire option)

• Up to 64 relay outputs total using

• PC4204 quad relay and power supply module; also

for Combus repower (v2.1 required for Temporal Fire
option)

, 700 mA continuous maximum

DC

, 500 mA maximum

DC

lead-acid

DC

, 300 mA

• PC4204CX Combus repeater

• Up to 8 supervised bell outputs total using

• PC4702BP (up to 4)

• Up to 32 card access-controlled doors

• PC4820 dual card reader modules (up to 16)

• System Printer/DVACS* output using

• DataLink**

•PC440X module

• Dual phone line and Class ‘B’ fire zones using

• PC4701 fire module

• Backup communication using

• LINKS1000 cellular communicator

• LINKS2150 long-range transmitter

• LINKS2450 long-range transmitter**

• Any compatible alternate communication module**

• T-Link TCP/IP Ethernet Communicator (see the
T-Link Installation Manual part no. 29001007)

• Skyroute Max

• Telephone access & automation items using

• ESCORT4580 Audio Assistant (v1.3 or greater)

• Remote annunciation using

• PC4612 – 12-zone point annunciator

• PC4632 – 32-zone point/graphic annunciator

• PC4664 – 64-zone point/graphic annunciator

• Central station talk/listen** and intercom capabilities
using:

• PC4936 audio interface module

• PC4937 8-port expansion module

• LCD4501/4500 keypad and audio station

• PC5921 audio stations

• Up to 32 telephone entry doors

• PC4850 module (up to 16)**

Downloading Capabilities

• Downloading Software: DLS2002**

• PC-Link connector – for local upload/download

• End user PC-Link using PC4401 as isolator**

• DataLink access using PC4401

• T-Link TCP/IP module

* DVACS is a registered trademark of Electro Arts Limited
** Not UL Listed. Do not use in conjunction with UL Listed systems.

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Section 2: Installation and Wiring

2.1 Planning the System

The speed and efficiency of installing a Maxsys system will
be greatly enhanced by planning the installation. As a mini­mum, the following checklist should be used to ensure that
all of the details have been considered:

Draw a diagram of the installation showing the location

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of the main panel, all keypads, zone inputs, bell outputs,
relay outputs and annunciators.

Indicate all partitions on the diagram. Decide which

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zones, bell and relay outputs, keypads and remote
annunciators belong to each partition.

Determine where each system module is going to be

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located and how far each module will be from the main
panel.

Determine the current draw on the main panel and each

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system component used to ensure the system require­ments can be met (see 2.4 ‘Current Ratings – Alarm Con­trol Panel and Modules‘). Calculate each wire run using
the Combus wiring guidelines. Determine which wire
gauge should be used and where to place PC4204/
PC4204CX modules to re-power the Combus.

For Addressable devices, determine where each device is

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to be located and consult the Addressable Loop wiring
guidelines to determine wire gauge and wiring lengths
(see 2.9 ‘AML Device Wiring‘)

2.2 Terminal Descriptions

The following terminals appear on the alarm control panel:

Terminals Description

Red and
Black Leads

AC Power Terminals. WARNING: Connect the bat-

AUX+ and
AUX-

SAUX+ Switched Auxiliary Power, 300mA MAX
BELL+ and

BELL-

PGM1 and
PGM2

RED, BLK,
YEL, GRN

Z1 to Z16 Zone Input Terminals. Zone inputs Z1 to Z16 are pro-

TIP, RING,
T1, R1

Battery Connection. WARNING: Do not con-

nect the battery or transformer until all
other wiring is complete.

tery before connecting the AC. Do not con­nect the battery or transformer until all
other wiring is complete.

Auxiliary Power, 500mA MAX

Bell/Siren Power. These terminals are used for
powering bells, sirens or other devices requiring
steady output voltage on alarm; 700mA MAX

Programmable Output Terminals.
50mA MAX (standard output) or
170mA MAX (addressable loop)

Combus Terminals. The Combus is used by the
panel and the modules to communicate with
each other. RED and BLK are used for power, and
YEL and GRN for data. NOTE: The four Combus

terminals of the main panel must be con­nected to the four Combus terminals or
wires of all modules. For instructions
regarding Combus wiring, refer to Section

2.4 ’Combus Operation and Wiring’.

vided for wiring zones on the alarm control panel
Telephone Line Terminals

Terminals Description

EGND Earth Ground Connection. A ground connection

assembly is included with the control panel.
Please refer to the control panel wiring diagram
for ground connection instructions.

2.3 Wire Routing for Power and Non-Power
Limited

All wiring entry points are designated by the arrows. All
circuits are classified UL installation power limited except
for the battery leads which are not power limited.

A minimum ¼” (7mm) separation must be maintained at
all points between power limited and non-power limited
wiring and connections.

NOTE: Wire entry for power limited wiring must be sepa­rated by a different entry access from non-power limited
wiring.

NOTE: A minimum 1/4" (6.4mm)
separation must be maintained at all
points between power limited & non­power limited wiring and connections.

2.4 Current Ratings – Alarm Control Panel and
Modules

In order for the system to operate properly, the power out­put of the alarm control panel and power supply modules
cannot be exceeded. Use the data below to ensure that the
available current is not exceeded.

Alarm Control Panel

AUX

AUX - 500mA available for devices connected to the AUX,

AUX AUX
SAUX+ and PGM terminals and modules connected to
Combus terminals. At least 100mA must be reserved for the
Combus. To calculate the amount of current required, com­plete the following chart:

Main Panel Current Calculation

Maximum (Standby or Alarm)

AUX (500mA max.)

SAUX+ (300mA max.)

PGM1 (50/170mA max.*)

2

Installation and Wiring

PGM2 (50/170mA max.*)

Combus (500mA max.)**

Total (must not exceed 500mA)

*PGM1/PGM2 (Standard Output) = 50mA max.

NOTE: PGM1/PGM2 (Addressable Loop) = 170mA max.
NOTE: To calculate Addressable Loop current, see 2.9 ‘AML

Device Wiring‘.

**See ‘Combus Current Calculation Chart’ below.

NOTE: For UL, ULC and Commercial Listed applications, the
total standby and alarm current cannot exceed 500mA.

Module Ratings

The current draw of compatible modules is listed below:

Device ...................................................Current Draw (mA)

Keypad (LCD45XX) ...........................................................50

PC4108A Zone Expander..................................................30

PC4116 Zone Expander.....................................................30

PC4164 Wireless Receiver ............................................... 110

PC4701 Fire Module .......................................................... 35

PC4702BP Dual Bell Output Module..............................75

PC4204 Relay Output Module .........................................30

PC4204CX Combus Repeater...........................................30

PC4216 Low Current Output Module ............................15

ESCORT4580 Audio Assistant .......................................150

PC4401 Interface Module.................................................. 35

PC4820 Access Control Module.......................................35

PC4936 Audio Interface Module .....................................65

PC4850 Module ................................................................ 135

Calculating Total Current Requirement

Once you have determined which modules will draw
power from the main panel, use the following chart to cal­culate the Combus current.

Combus Current Selection Chart

Item Current (mA) x Quantity Total (mA)

Keypad 50 x

PC4108A* 30 x

Current required for connected devices =

PC4116* 30 x

Current required for connected devices =

PC4164 110 x

PC4701 35

PC4702BP 75 x

PC4204/PC4204CX 30 x

PC4216* 15 x

Current required for connected devices =

ESCORT4580 150

PC4401 35 x

PC4820 35 x

PC4850 135 x

PC4936* 65

T-Link 150

Skyroute 30

Total Combus Current =

added to the total Combus current. See manufacturer's
specifications for the current draw of each device. Each LED
assembly draws up to 20mA of current.

2.5 Combus Operation and Wiring

The Combus is used by the control panel and the modules
to communicate with each other. The four Combus termi­nals of the main panel must be connected to the four Com­bus terminals or wires of all modules.

Modules can be home run, connected in a daisy chain or T­tapped anywhere on the Combus.

The following rules MUST be followed when wiring the
Combus:

1. The Combus must be run in minimum 22-gauge wire.

2. No module can be more than 1000' (305m)
from the main control panel.

3. Shielded wire should only be used in areas that present
excessive RF noise or electromagnetic interference. If
shielded wire is used, the maximum distance a module
can be located from the main panel is significantly
reduced. Check the capacitance limit of the wire to calcu­late the maximum distance (see ’Capacitance Limits’
below).

4. The total capacitance of the Combus wiring must not
exceed 80nF (see ’Capacitance Limits’ below).

5. Do not run Combus wire runs in parallel with AML wire
runs. Maintain minimum 2” separation between the
cables.

Line Loss

When current is drawn through a piece of wire, voltage will
be lost due to the wire’s resistance. This voltage loss must
be considered for all installations.

To ensure proper operation, at least 12.5V
applied to all modules on the system (when AC is applied
and the battery is fully charged). If less than 12.5V
applied, system operation will be adversely affected.

To correct the problem, try any or all of the following:

1. Connect a PC4204/PC4204CX power supply near the
module to provide power to the Combus.

2. Reduce the length of the Combus run to the module.

3. Increase the gauge of wire.

Capacitance Limits

An increase in capacitance on the Combus will affect data
transmission and will cause the system to slow down.
Capacitance will increase for every foot of wire added to
the Combus. The capacitance rating of the wire used will
determine the maximum length of the Combus.

For example, 22-gauge, non-shielded, 4-conductor wire has
a typical capacitance rating of 20 picofarads per foot (which
is 20nF/1000’). For every 1000' of wire added – regardless
of where it is run – the capacitance of the Combus will
increase by 20nF.

1000' (305m) in cable length

1000' (305m) 1000' (305m)

DC

must be

DC

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is

NOTE: *These units draw current from the Combus to
power devices external to the module. This current must be

3

The following chart indicates the total Combus wire allowed
depending on the capacitance rating of the wire used:

Wire Capacitance per

1000'(300m)

TOTAL Combus Wire

Length

15nF 5300'/1616m

20nF 4000'/1220m

25nF 3200'/976m

30nF 2666'/810m

35nF 2280'/693m

40nF 2000'/608m

Wires run in parallel also increase Combus capacitance. For
example, when using 20nF wire, the following would be
some of the combinations allowed:

• Four wire runs at 1000'/305m each

• Six wire runs at 666'/203m each

• Eight wire runs at 500'/152m each

• 10 wire runs at 400'/122m each etc…

NOTE: Contact the wire manufacturer for the capacitance
ratings of the wire being used.

PC4204/PC4204CX Power Supply

PC4204/PC4204CX power supply modules are required to
power additional modules and devices when the total cur­rent from the main panel is insufficient. A PC4204/
PC4204CX should also be used if excessive line loss is
encountered.

PC4204/PC4204CX Current Requirement

AUX

AUX - 1.0A available for devices connected to the AUX ter-

AUX AUX
minal, including devices connected to relay outputs and
modules connected for Combus repower (see 2.5 ‘Combus
Operation and Wiring‘).

Combus Repower

Only Relay 1 on the PC4204/PC4204CX can be used for
Combus repower. The Combus must be wired to the
PC4204/PC4204CX according to the following diagram for
Combus repower:

PC4204

After five seconds, the panel will reapply power to the
Combus and the problem module should begin to operate
as intended.

NOTE: If a power supply other than the PC4204/PC4204CX
is used, the Combus repower function will not operate as
intended.

NOTE: New versions of the PC4204/PC4204CX power supply
module have a jumper marked ‘J1’. Ensure that this jumper
is configured for ’Combus Relay’. Otherwise, the power
reset function will not operate. For more information
regarding the PC4204/PC4204CX, please refer to the
PC4204/PC4204CX Installation Instructions.

2.6 Zone Wiring

Zones on the system are wired according to the diagrams
below. Once you have selected which type of zone supervi­sion you require, you must program the ’Zone Supervision’
section. See 5.1 ‘Zone Supervision‘ for instructions.

NOTE: Fire, LINKS Supervisory, LINKS Answer, AC Delay or
Forced Answer zones always use single EOL supervision,
regardless of the programmed zone supervision.

No End of Line (No EOL)

All No EOL zones are normally closed loops. The zone will
be violated when it is open.

Single End of Line (EOL)

All Single EOL zones have a 5600Ω resis­tor across them. If the zone is shorted or
open, it will be violated. Resistors should
always be placed at the device end of the
wire run.

If programmed as a fire or waterflow
zone, the open zone will generate a trou-

ble condition and the short will generate an alarm.

PC4204CX

IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not use any power supply other
than the PC4204/PC4204CX to repower the Combus. In the
event of a power surge or transient, a module may lock up
and cease to communicate with the control panel. If the
panel loses communication with the module, it will ini­tiate a module reset and will power down the Combus for
five seconds in an attempt to reset the problem module.

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Double End of Line (DEOL)

All Double EOL zones have two 5600Ω resistors across
them. DEOL loops will allow the panel to detect zone
faults, zone tampers, violated zones and restored zones.
Resistors should always be placed at the device end of the
wire run.

NOTE: Only normally closed detection devices can be used
with this type of zone supervision. Only one normally
closed contact can be connected to each zone; multiple
detection devices/ ontacts on one loop are not allowed, the
tamper condition will not be monitored.

2.7 Specialized Zone Wiring

Some zones require wiring configurations unique to the
selected zone type. These zones are listed below. For infor-

Installation and Wiring

mation regarding the various zone types, please see 5.4
‘Zone Programming‘.

Fire Zone

This zone type uses normally open contacts. The zone will
initiate a fire alarm when the loop is shorted (contacts close).
A Fire Zone trouble will be generated when the loop is
opened (wire break). Typically, fire alarm initiating contacts
originate from 4-wire smoke detectors. These types of detec­tors must be wired as shown in the diagram below.

The power for the 4-wire detectors must be supervised with
an end-of-line relay (RM-1). The contacts of that relay are
wired in series with the zone end-of-line resistor. With the
relay energized, the relay contacts are closed and the zone is
normal. If the power is lost, the relay de-energizes, the con­tacts open and a zone trouble is initiated.

Multiple fire initiating normally open contacts may be used
in parallel on the loop. Do not include burglary or other
types of devices on a fire zone.

NOTE: Minimum 18 AWG wire is required for Listed Resi­dential Fire Alarm Systems.

Keyswitch Zone

Zones programmed as keyswitch arming zones must be
wired according to one the following diagrams:

LINKS Supervisory Zone

This zone is for use with a LINKS1000/LINKS2150/
LINKS2450 only. If the LINKS experiences a trouble condi­tion, a LINKS output can be used to violate this zone type
and the event will be reported to the central station.

See the corresponding LINKS
ing information.

Installation Manual

for wir-

LINKS Answer Zone

This zone is for use with a LINKS1000 only. In case of a tele­phone line failure, the panel can be uploaded/downloaded
via the cellular network. If the LINKS detects an incoming
call, it will activate an output that can be used to violate this
zone type. This will force the panel to answer the cellular call
and will begin communications with the downloading com-

puter. This zone must be programmed as LINKS Answer
and wired according to the following diagram:

AC Delay Zone

This zone is for use with a LINKS1000. If the LINKS experi­ences an AC trouble condition, a LINKS output can be used
to violate this zone type and the event will be reported to
the central station.

See the corresponding LINKS
ing information.

Installation Manual

2.8 Programmable Output
Wiring

The PGM output is a program­mable terminal and will connect
to +12V when activated. The ter­minal can source a maximum
current of 50mA. If the desired
current is higher than 50mA, a
relay will be required. To connect
the relay, refer to the above diagram. Each output can be
programmed as one of numerous available output options.
See 11.3 ‘Programmable Output Options‘ for a complete list
of PGM output options.

2.9 AML Device Wiring

Addressable Multiplex Loop (AML) devices use a 2-wire
connection for power and to communicate to and from the
control panel. All detectors are designed for low power con­sumption to make for an efficient system.

The system can accommodate up to 128 addressable
devices. Connect the addressable loop to PGM1 and/or
PGM2, when programmed for AML operation. If only one
loop is used, then all 128 devices can be on the loop. If both
PGM1 and PGM2 are used, the 128 devices can be divided
between the two in any ratio that suits the application.

For instructions on configuring PGM1/PGM2 for AML
operation, and for AML device enrollment, see 4.4 ‘Enroll­ing AML Devices‘.

NOTE: The panel must be powered down when adding or
removing devices from the AMLbus.

Addressable Devices

The following addressable devices are available:

• AMS-220/220T smoke detector with optional tempera-

ture sensor*

• AMB-300 PIR detector

• AMB-500 ceiling PIR detector

• AMB-600 dual PIR detector

• AMA-100 glass break detector

• AMP-700 magnetic door/window contact

• AMP-701 contact input module

• AMP-702 fire alarm contact input module

• AMX-400 repeater/isolator module

• AML-770 isolator module
*Fire alarm devices cannot be placed on the same loop as
burglary devices.

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Addressable Loop Response Time

The overall system response time for devices on the AML
loop depends on how many devices are on each loop.

The response times below include three factors:

•input debounce time

• addressable reporting and confirmation time

• processing time required by the panel to activate the
output

Response Time (seconds)

Response Time = 1.348 + (0.036 x # of zones)

Response Time = 1.348 + (0.036 x # of zones)

Response Time = 1.348 + (0.036 x # of zones)Response Time = 1.348 + (0.036 x # of zones)

Use this formula on the PGM with the greater number of
zones to find the loop response for both PGMs.

Addressable Loop Current Calculation

Each addressable multiplex loop can draw a maximum of
170mA of current from the main panel. In order to deter­mine the amount of current required for the AML loop,
complete the following chart:

Addressable Loop Current Calculation Chart

Item Current (mA) x Quantity Total (mA)

AMS-220/T 0.8 x

AMB-300 2.5 x

AMB-500 .75 x

AMB-600 3.5 x

AMA-100 3.5 x

AMP-700 0.8 x

AMP-701 0.8 x

AMP-702 0.8 x

Total Current =

When more AML devices are added to a single loop, the
current draw increases. The loop wire length must be lim­ited to the following distances depending on the total loop

curent:

Loop Current vs. Wiring Distance

TOTA L LOOP

CURRENT(MA)

10 2880/878 5143/1568

20 1 620 /49 4 3 645 /1111

30 1010/308 2520/768

40 771/235 1736/529

50 600/183 1250/381

60 500/152 980/298

70 400/122 800/244

80 321/98 720/220

90 250/76 500/152

100 200/61 310/95

110 165/50 220/67

120 135/41 155/47

130 115/35 130/39

140 106/32 126/38

150 100/30 124/37

160 98/29 122/36

170 96/28 120/35

22 AWG

DISTANCE(FT/M)

18 AWG

DISTANCE(FT/M)

Addressable Loop Wiring

AML devices can be
home-run, connected in a
daisy chain, or T-tapped.
Wire the AML lo op
according to the follow­ing diagram:

This configuration is only
used for AML devices.
Please see the

Instructions

Installation

provided with each device for more informa-

tion regarding operation and wiring.
For longer wire

runs, you can split
the addressable
devices onto two
or more loops from
the COM and
PGM terminals.
For example, 32
AMB-300 detectors (2.5mA each) take 80mA total. In one
18AWG wire run, this would allow a maximum length of
720 feet (220 m). If you split the 32 devices into two wire
runs of 16 detectors each, using 18AWG wire, each wire run
could be 1736 feet (529 m) long. See the diagram above.

NOTE: No end-of-line resistors are required when installing
these devices.

NOTE: Once the devices are connected, the PGM terminal
must be configured for AML operation and each device
must be enrolled. See Section 4.4 ’Enrolling AML Devices’
for instructions.

NOTE: Do not use shielded wire runs in parallel with each
other. Do not run either AML wire run in parallel with the
Combus. Maintain minimum 2” separation between all
AML wiring and Combus wiring.

2.10 Wiring Powered Devices (AUX, SAUX+)

AUX – Auxiliary Power

These terminals can be used to power motion detectors,
glass break detectors and other devices requiring power.
The AUX (positive) and GND (negative) terminals can pro­vide up to 500mA of current.

SAUX+ – Switched Auxiliary Power

This terminal provides positive power (12VDC) and can be
de-energized via the [*][7][2] keypad command (provided
that the output is programmed as Command Output #2).
Typically, this output is used for providing power to latch­ing type devices that require a power interruption in order
to reset.

2.11 Telephone Line Wiring

The telephone terminals provide connections to the incom­ing telephone lines for central station reporting. The wires
from the RJ-31X jack must be connected in the following
manner:

NOTE: There must be no other telephone equipment con­nected between the control panel and the incoming tele­phone line (e.g. answering machines, fax machines,
telephones, etc.). Ensure that plugs and jacks meet the
dimension, tolerance and metallic plating requirements
of 47 CFR Part 68 Subpart F.

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Installation and Wiring

2.12 Bell Output Wiring (BELL+ and BELL-)

These terminals are used for powering
bells, sirens or other devices requiring
steady output voltage on alarm. The
panel can provide up to 2A short-term
or 700mA long-term current. The out­put is supervised. A trouble condition
will be generated when the bell con­nection is lost. If no bell or siren is
being used, connect a 1000Ω resistor
across the BELL+ and BELL- terminals
to eliminate a trouble condition.

To ensure proper operation, the wire length of the bell loop
must be considered.

Consult the following chart to determine the maximum
wire length for the bell loop with respect to current. The
values reflect the use of a 30 watt siren.

Distance to last bell/siren (ft/m)

Bell Loop

Current

2000mA 18/6 29/9 46/14 73/22 116/35

1800mA 20/6 32/10 51/16 81/25 129/39

1000mA 36/11 58/17 92/28 147/44 233/70

700mA 52/16 82/25 132/40 210/64 332/101

500mA 73/22 115/35 184/56 293/89 465/141

100mA 364/110 577/175 922/279 1467/445 2326/705

Load

22 AWG

Wire

20 AWG

Wire

18 AWG

Wire

16 AWG

Wire

To increase the length, double up on wire. For example,
when using 22-gauge quad, use two conductors for the
Bell+ connection and two for the Bell-. This effectively dou­bles the maximum distance.

For UL residential installations, when a bell or siren is used
for fire signaling with a pulsed cadence, it must be con­nected between the AUX+ and BELL- terminals. To main­tain bell circuit supervision, do not connect more than one
device to the BELL- terminal. A fire bell or siren used for
this application must be UL Listed and have a current con­sumption of 400mA or less (e.g. Wheelock MT-12/24-R).

NOTE: For Commercial Fire applications, you must use the
‘CF’ version of the panel and the PC4702BP.

2.13 Earth Ground Wiring

The cabinet should be earth grounded using the grounding
kit supplied. Ensure that the connection from the cabinet to
the metallic cold water pipe or earth grounding rod is made
with minimum 14-gauge solid copper wire.

The EGND terminal must be connected to earth ground to
enable ground fault detection. A Ground Fault trouble will
be indicated if any conductor on the system has a resistance
to earth ground of 40kΩ or less.

14 AWG

Wire

Only earth ground the main panel and the first module
connected to the telephone line.

Tighten nut to break paint and make

good connection to the cabinet

2.14 Applying Power (AC and Battery)

WARNING:: Do not connect the battery or transformer
until all other wiring is complete.

Battery Connection – Red & Black Battery Leads

Connect the red battery lead to the positive terminal of the
battery and the black lead to the negative terminal.

WARNING:: Observe the correct polarity. If the battery is
connected backwards, the panel will not operate.

AC Power Terminals

WARNING:: Connect the battery before connecting the AC.

A 16V, 40 VA transformer connected to an unswitched AC
power source should be wired to these terminals.

To achieve the rated outputs as previously described, the
AC input must be connected to the secondary of a trans­former rated at 16 VAC, 40VA minimum. The transformer is
not supplied with the equipment and must be mounted out­side the cabinet. Do not connect the transformer primary to
an outlet that is controlled by a switch.

The control panel monitors the presence of AC. Upon the
loss of AC power a trouble condition will be generated. The
keypad trouble light will turn on. If programmed, the key­pad will also beep. For more information regarding AC
options, see 10.1 ‘AC/DC Power Options‘.

Applying Power to the Main Panel

Once all field wiring has been completed and checked for
opens, shorts and grounds, power can be applied to the
panel as follows:

1. Connect the battery leads.

2. Connect the AC transformer.
The panel will not power up correctly if AC power is
applied before the battery is connected.

Battery Selection Charts

The charts below are to determine the battery required to
support the main panel for either 24 hours or 60 hours in
the standby mode. The battery size is measured in amp
hours (Ah). To determine the appropriate battery size, per­form the following:

1. Calculate the total current required when the panel is
not in alarm. This is the standby current. See section 2.4
for further information on current calculation.

2. Determine the current that will be drawn when the
panel is in alarm.

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3. On the chart below, find the standby current on the hori­zontal axis and the alarm current on the vertical axis.

4. Find the region of the chart where the standby current
and the alarm current values intersect. The region corre­sponds to the required battery Ah capacity.

For example:

Standby current = 500 mA
Alarm current = 2 A
On the 24Hr chart, the battery capacity required is 14Ah

14Ah.

14Ah14Ah

2.15 Lithium Batteries

The PC4020 circuit board includes a lithium battery (please
see the wiring diagram on page ii.) This battery is not
replaceable. There is a danger of explosion if the battery is
incorrectly replaced.

If the lithium battery stops working, return the circuit board
to your distributor. Batteries may cause a fire when in con­tact with metal. If you need to dispose of the circuit board
and/or the lithium battery, wrap the battery in non-conduc­tive tape. Check with your local government for battery dis­posal regulations.

WARNING: Do not store the batteries in such a way that
they come into contact with each other or with any piece of
metal. Explosion or fire may occur. Should fire occur, use
only dry chemical fire extinguishers. Do not use water to
put out the fire.

Do not heat the batteries. Do not dispose of the batteries
or circuit boards in a fire. Do not disassemble the batteries.
Do not apply pressure to or deform the batteries. Ensure
that the above precautions are strictly observed by related
departments, including, but not limited to, production,
sales and outside contractors.

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Section 3: How to Program

3.1 Introduction to Programming

The PC4020 is programmed via a menu system. Use the
arrow keys (<>) to scroll through different menu options
and press the [*] key to select the menu option displayed.
Continue this procedure until the required program section
is displayed, then press the [*] key to select it. To arrive at a
program section where data can be entered may require
scrolling and selecting items from several menus. Press the
[#] to return to the previous menu.

To enter Installer ’s Programming, enter [*][8][Installer’s
Code] at any keypad that is enrolled on the system.

In order to prevent unauthorized personnel from accessing
Installer’s Programming, the Installer’s Code should be
changed from the default setting. By default, the Installer’s
Code is [5555]. To change the Installer’s Code, see 7.1
‘Installer’s Code‘.

Once you have entered Installer’s Programming, the first
menu consists of five items, listed below. Use the arrow
keys (<>) to scroll to the desired menu item and press the
[*] key to select it:

• System Area

System Area - These programming options affect the

System Area System Area
operation of the entire system. These options include
communications, downloading, printer options,
installer and master code programming, etc.

• Partition Area

Partition Area - These options are programmed for each

Partition Area Partition Area
partition. These options include zone assignments, par­tition times, partition options etc.

•Module Hardware

Module Hardware - This menu is used when you enroll

Module Hardware Module Hardware
the system modules and keypads.

•Event Buffer

Event Buffer - This menu allows access to the system’s

Event Buffer Event Buffer
event buffer for printing.

•Diagnostics

Diagnostics - These options pertain to trouble condi-

Diagnostics Diagnostics
tions reported by the modules.

Use the arrow keys to scroll to the message indicating the
area you wish to program and press [*]. For example, to
program the Partition 2 account number, scroll to each of
the following messages and press [*]:

Scroll to... Press [*]

Scroll to... Press [*]

PARTITION AREA < >

(01)

ADD/EDIT PAR < >

(01)

PARTI T IO N 2 < >

(02)

Press [*]

Enter the 4-digit Partition 2 customer ID code. The display
will return to the ’Customer ID Code’ display.

Press [#] to return to the previous menus and to exit the
installer programming mode.

The arrow keys (<>) will appear in the top right-hand cor­ner of the display to indicate that there are multiple menu
items or program sections.

3.2 Programming by Reference Number

A quicker method of programming the panel is to jump
directly to a program section using the reference number
system. These reference numbers appear beside each pro­gramming item in the
under each heading in the

To program using reference numbers, enter Installer’s pro­gramming([*][8][Installer’s Code]). Press and hold the
[A]uxiliary key until the keypad displays the following
message:

Enter the reference number found in the P

Worksheets

the [*] key. The display will immediately go to the program­ming item you have selected.

For example, the reference number for the Partition 2
Account Number is [0100XX00]. The ’XX’ is the 2-digit par­tition number, in this case [02].

Once the Reference Number is entered and the [*] key is
pressed, the keypad will jump directly to that program­ming item. If an error is made when entering the reference
number, use the [<] key to move the cursor back to the first
digit and re-enter the reference number.

Once you have programmed the section,

for the section you wish to program, then press

to save the change

enter another reference number.
Once you become familiar with each programming option’s

reference number, programming will become quick and
simple. If you forget a particular reference number, you can
always scroll through the menu items in order to refresh
your memory. All programming reference numbers are
listed in the

Programming Worksheets

Programming Worksheets

Installation Manual

’Enter Ref # then *’.

’Enter Ref # then *’.

’Enter Ref # then *’. ’Enter Ref # then *’.

.

rogramming

you must press [#]

. Then, press and hold the [A] key to

.

3.3 Programming Decimal Data

Some programming sections require decimal (0-9) entries,
such as zone definitions and system times. Make sure to
record all required decimal data in the

sheets

before beginning to program each section.

Many sections require a specific number of digits. Once all
digits have been entered, the control panel will automati­cally exit that section and will return to the previous menu.

If the [#] key is pressed, only the data entered will be
changed. All programming data remaining will be left
unchanged. For example, when programming telephone
numbers, press the [#] key after the number is entered to
exit the programming item and to save having to program
all 32 digits.

Programming Work-

, and

PARTI T IO N AC CT # < >

(00)

Press [*].

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3.4 Programming Hexadecimal Data

Hexadecimal or ’Hex’ digits are often required for a pro­gramming item, such as telephone numbers and reporting
codes. To insert a Hex digit into a given entry, press the [*]
key to enter the Hex menu. Use the arrow keys to scroll
through the each Hex digits (A through F). When the
desired letter is displayed, press the [*] key.

Hex digits can also be entered by pressing [*] key followed
by the number from 1-6 corresponding to each Hex letter (A
= 1, B = 2, C = 3, up to F = 6). Once the digit is entered, the
control panel will automatically return to the decimal pro­gramming mode.

For example, to enter data ‘ABCD’ on a PC4020 you would
enter: [*], [1], [*], [2], [*], [3], [*], [4]

3.5 Programming Toggle Options

Many programming items are toggle options that are either
enabled or disabled. Use the arrow keys (< >) to scroll
through the toggle options. Press the [*] key to switch back
and forth between [Y]es (enabled) and [N]o (disabled).
Once all the toggle options have been programmed, press
the [#] key to save your changes and return to the previous
menu.

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Section 4: Module Enrollment

4.1 Enrolling Keypads and Modules

Once the wiring of all keypads and modules is complete,
they must be enrolled on the system. Apply power to the
system by first connecting the battery, followed by the AC
transformer. All LCD keypads will display the software
version of the keypad.

NOTE: Make sure all power to the system is OFF when con­necting modules.

NOTE: Record the location and number of each module for
future reference.

Enrolling the First Keypad to Partition 1

To enroll the first keypad, go to the keypad that is to be
assigned to Partition 1. Press any key on that keypad. The
keypad will beep and display the message ’45XX Mod. #1’.
This keypad will automatically be assigned to Partition 1.

Once the first keypad has been enrolled, the rest of the sys­tem keypads and modules can be enrolled through the
’Module Hardware’ section of installer’s programming.

Enrolling All Other Keypads and Modules

Ref # [0200] then scroll to desired module
Enter the following at the keypad you have just enrolled:

1. Enter installer ’s programming by pressing [*] [8]
[Installer’s Code].

NOTE: The default installer’s code is [5555].

2. Scroll to ’Module Hardware’ and press the [*] key.

3. The message ’Enroll Module’ will appear. Press [*].

4. Scroll through the different modules until the module
you wish to enroll is displayed. Press the [*] key.

LCD45XX Keypads

The keypad will display the message ’Press Any Key On
Desired Unit’. Go to the keypad to be enrolled and press
any key. Return to the original keypad. A message similar
to the following will be displayed to confirm enrollment
(e.g. ’LCD45XX Mod 02 Enrolled’).

For keypads:

For keypads: next, you must select which partition the key-

For keypads:For keypads:
pad is to control. Use the arrow keys to scroll to the desired
partition and press the [*] key to select. If the enrolled key­pad is slated for global operation, scroll to Option 00 ’Glo­bal’ and press [*].

If you press the [#] key, the keypad will be assigned to Parti­tion 1 by default.

For more information regarding partition and global key­pads, see Section 6: ‘Keypad Operation‘.

Module Tampers

When enrolling PC4108A, PC4116, PC4204/PC4204CX,
PC4216, PC44XX, PC4702, PC4820, PC4850, PC4164 or
alternate communicator modules, the message ’Create
Tamper On Desired Unit’ will be displayed. The tamper is
required for enrollment.

To create the required tamper, secure the tamper zone on
the module and then open it. It is this transition from secure
to violated which enrolls the module. After this is done, the
keypad will display the module number and will confirm
enrollment (e.g. ’PC4204/PC4204CX Mod 01 Enrolled’).
Record the module number in the programming work­sheets. Once the module is enrolled, re-secure the tamper.

Zone Expanders

NOTE: Enroll all zone expanders before assigning zones to
PC4820 and AML devices.

When enrolling zone expanders (PC4108A, PC4116 and
PC4164), the panel will display ’PC41XX Module’. It does not
ask what type of expander is being enrolled. Once the
tamper is created, the control panel will automatically indi­cate the type of expander and will confirm enrollment (e.g.
’PC4116 Mod 01 Enrolled’).

Zones 1 to 16 are located on the main control panel. Addi­tional zones are added in sequence. For example, if two
PC4108A zone expanders are enrolled, the first one enrolled
will be assigned zones 17 to 24 and the second will be
assigned zones 25 to 32.

The system can have a maximum of 128 zones. To confirm
which zones are assigned to which expander, press any key
when the enrollment confirmation message is displayed.

NOTE: Be sure to record the zones assigned to each zone
expander module in the System Overview section of the
Programming Worksheets.

The PC4164 is a wireless receiver. When you enroll a
PC4164 module, you can enroll up to 64 wireless devices
on the system.

You can enroll up to eight PC4164 wireless receivers. This
will give you a greater range in which to install wireless
devices. It will also allow you to install backup wireless
receivers with overlapping ranges, to provide increased
security for the wireless zones on the system.

NOTE: The maximum number of wireless zones you can
enroll on the system is 64, even if you install more than one
PC4164 wireless receiver.

ESCORT4580, PC4701 and PC4936 Enrollment

When enrolling the ESCORT4580, the PC4701 or the PC4936,
the keypad will display the message ’Looking for PC4XXX
Module’. The panel will automatically scan the Combus for
the module. Once it is found, the panel will confirm enroll­ment (e.g. ’ESCORT4580 Module Enrolled’). No tamper is
required.

4.2 Deleting Modules

Ref # [0201] then scroll to desired module
Sometimes, a module must be deleted from the system.

This could be when zone expanders are enrolled out of
sequence or if a module is defective.

To delete a module, enter the following at any enrolled key­pad:

1. Enter installer’s programming by pressing [*] [8]
[Installer’s Code].

2. Enter reference number [0201] then press [*].

3. Scroll through the different modules until the module
you wish to enroll is displayed. Press [*] to select.

4. Scroll to the correct module type, then to the correct
module number. For example, to delete LCD45XX Mod­ule 04, scroll to ’LCD45XX (04)’. Press the [*] key to
delete the module.

NOTE: When deleting and/or replacing zone expanders, all
remaining zone expanders should be re-enrolled. This will
ensure proper zone assignment and operation.

4.3 Confirming Modules

Ref # [0202] then scroll to desired module
In case module numbers were not recorded, you can verify

this information through the ’Confirm Module’ menu in the
’Module Hardware’ programming section in installer’s pro­gramming.

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This works just like enrolling modules. You will be prompted
to ’Press Any Key On Desired Unit’ in the case of keypads
and ’Create Tamper on Desired Unit’ in the case of modules.
Once the correct action is taken, the keypad will display the
module number (e.g. LCD45XX Mod 02).

4.4 Enrolling AML Devices

Addressable Multiplex Loop (AML) devices use a 2-wire
connection for power and communication to and from the
control panel. All detectors are designed for low power
consumption to make for an efficient system.

For information on AML wiring, please see 2.9 ‘AML
Device Wiring‘.

Enroll the AML devices
PC4116 modules have been enrolled.

Programming the PGM Terminal for an AML Loop

Ref #: [001400]
To enroll addressable multiplex loop (AML) devices, you

must first program the PGM terminal you have selected for
the loop. Perform the following:

1. Enter Installer’s Programming and enter reference
number [001400].

2. To select PGM1 for AML devices, scroll to ’PGM1
AML?’ and press [*]. The option will toggle to Yes.

3. To select PGM2 for AML devices, scroll to ’PGM2
AML?’ and press [*]. The option will toggle to Yes.

NOTE: Do not turn off the PGM AML toggle option unless
all AML devices have been removed from the loop (see
’Removing AML Devices’).

To Enroll an AML Device

Ref #: [00140300] for PGM1
Ref #: [00140400] for PGM2

NOTE: All AML devices must be connected before they are
enrolled.

To enroll the device, perform the following:

1. FOR DEVICES TO BE ENROLLED ON PGM1: Enter
Installer’s Programming and enter reference number
[00140300].
FOR DEVICES TO BE ENROLLED ON PGM2: Enter
Installer’s Programming and enter reference number
[00140400].

2. Enter the 5-digit serial number on the detector to be
enrolled.

3. If the correct serial number was entered, the panel will
allow you to select the zone that the addressable detector
will be assigned to. Any zone from zone 001 to 128 on the
PC4020 can be used as an AML zone. If the detector is not
connected to the PGM terminal, the zone will not be
enrolled.

Repeat from Step 2 until all AML devices have been enrolled.
If the zone serial number is already programmed into the

panel, the panel will display the message ’Already
Enrolled’ on the top line of the LCD and the serial number
on the bottom line of the LCD for three seconds. The panel
will then display the zone assignment for the device. This
allows for the reassignment of an existing zone or to verify
programming.

NOTE: Only the AMS-220/220T devices may be defined as
fire zones. Do not program other AML devices as fire zones.

Do not use zones designated for Access Control.

AML Key

Ref #: [001401]

IMPORTANT NOTE: To ensure system security, the AML
Key must be programmed when using AML devices.

The AML Key is a 2-digit code that acts as a security lock
for the AML detectors. Once you have enrolled all AML

after

all PC4108A, PC4164 and

zones, you must change the AML Key from [00] to another
2-digit number (01-FF). When the AML Key is changed, the
panel broadcasts the new code to each addressable device.
Any device added to the system with a AML Key other
than the one programmed or the default [00] will not func­tion.

When an addressable device is deleted, the panel repro­grams the device’s AML Key to 00. This allows the device
to be re-enrolled on another system.

Moving AML Devices

To another zone on the same loop

1. FOR DEVICES TO BE MOVED ON PGM1: Enter
Installer’s Programming and enter reference number
[00140300].
FOR DEVICES TO BE MOVED ON PGM2: Enter
Installer’s Programming and enter reference number
[00140400].

2. Enter the device’s 5-digit serial number. The keypad
display will read ’Already Enrolled [
indicate that the device has already been enrolled.

3. After three seconds, the display will indicate the
device’s zone assignment. Enter the new zone number.
Any zone from zone 001 to 128 on the PC4020 can be
used as a AML zone.

4. The zone definition and attributes must also be pro­grammed for the new zone.

serial number

]’ to

To another zone on a different loop

When moving devices to another loop, they must be
deleted from the first loop by following the instructions in
’Removing AML Devices’ (see below). The device’s serial
number can then be re-entered on the other loop as indi­cated in ’To Enroll an AML Device’ (see above).

Removing AML Devices

Ref #: [00140301] for PGM1
Ref #: [00140401] for PGM2
When removing AML devices, they must be deleted from

the loop. If the device is not deleted, its AML Key will not
be reset to [00].

To remove an AML device from the system, perform the
following:

1. For devices to be deleted from PGM1: Enter Installer ’s
Programming and enter ref# [00140301].
For devices to be deleted from PGM2: Enter Installer’s
Programming and enter ref# [00140401].

2. The display will read ’Serial# [ ]’ on the top line of the
display and the zone label on the bottom line of the dis­play. Use the [<][>] keys to scroll to the zone to be
deleted then press [*]. The bottom line of the display
will then read ’Zone Deleted’.

3. To delete all AML devices from the selected PGM out­put, select Default AML. The panel will display ’Con­firm Default Press [*]’. To delete all AML devices on the
selected PGM, press [*].

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Section 5: Partitions and Zones

5.1 Zone Supervision

Ref # [000204] ’Zone Supervision’
The control panel must be instructed to supervise either No

End of Line, Single EOL or Double EOL zone loops. These
three options are described in Section 2.5 ’Zone Wiring’.

To program this option, perform the following:

1. Enter installer ’s programming by pressing [*] [8]
[Installer’s Code].

2. Enter reference number [000204] and press [*].

3. Scroll through the three supervision types. Press [*] to
select the supervision type you require.

5.2 Creating Partitions

Once all system wiring has been completed and you have
enrolled your keypads and modules, you can begin pro­gramming partitions. This will include indicating the num­ber of partitions and programming the available options for
each. Partitions must be programmed individually.

NOTE: If you do not wish to use partitions, you must assign
all zones which will be used to Partition 1 (see 5.3 ‘Adding
Zones to Partitions‘).

There are five basic programming items for each partition:

1. Programming the partition account number.

2. Programming the partition toggle options.

3. Programming the partition times (entry and exit delay
times, etc.).

4. Adding zones to the partition and defining each zone
(zone label, zone type and attributes).

5. Programming the partition label.

Partition Account Number

Ref #: [0100XX00] where XX = partition number
Enter a 4 or 6-digit partition account number. Partitions can

all report using the same account number, or each can be pro­grammed differently depending on your application. Enter
the four or six digits and record them into your

ming Worksheets

display will return to the ’Partition Acct #’ prompt.

Partition Toggle Options

Ref #: [0100XX01] where XX = partition number
There are numerous partition options which can be either

enabled (select ’Y’ for yes) or disabled (select ’N’ for no).
Pressing [*] will toggle between the yes and no options.

The following partition toggle options generally pertain to
the operation of the keypads, the entry and exit delay
options and the end user feature accessibility for the
selected partition. These features are explained in detail in
other sections of the manual. Below is a list of the available
options followed by their default. Each option is described
later in this manual in the specified sections.

[F] Enabled (Y)...........................see section 6.5 on page 20

[A] Enabled (Y)..........................see section 6.5 on page 20

[P] Enabled (Y) ..........................see section 6.5 on page 20

Display Clock (Y)...................... see section 6.1 on page 19

Clock Armed (N).......................see section 6.1 on page 19

Disp Exit Time (Y).....................see section 6.1 on page 19

Bypas Req Code (Y).................. see section 7.9 on page 26

AutoArm/Disarm (Y) ..............see section 8.2 on page 28

Autoarm Req Code (N)............ see section 8.2 on page 28

Autoarm Squawk (N)............... see section 8.2 on page 28

Bell Squawk (N) ........................see section 8.1 on page 28

Keypad Lockout? (N) ............... see section 6.6 on page 20

Cmd. OutX Req Cd (N)............see section 7.9 on page 26

. Once you have entered all the digits, the

Program-

[*][6] Any Cd (N) .......................see section 7.9 on page 26

Exit Delay Aud (N)....................see section 9.2 on page 30

Exit Delay Sqk. (N)....................see section 9.2 on page 30

Aud. Exit Fault (N)....................see section 8.1 on page 28

Entry Urgency (N).....................see section 9.2 on page 30

Entry Squawk (N)......................see section 9.2 on page 30

Exit Del. Term (N)......................see section 9.2 on page 30

System Alarms (N)....................see section 6.1 on page 19

System Status (N) ......................see section 6.1 on page 19

Sen. Rst. Cmd#2 (Y).................see section 11.3 on page 34

Spcl Alm Entry (Y) ....................see section 9.2 on page 30

Exit Tbl Beep (N) ......................see section 9.2 on page 30

Dual Usr Dis (N)........................see section 8.5 on page 29

No-Act Grp Byp (N)..................see section 5.5 on page 17

Partition Times

Ref #: [0100XX02] where XX = partition number
There are 11 different partition times to be programmed.

See the corresponding section for further information
regarding each timer:

• Entry Delay – section 9.1 ‘Entry and Exit Delay Times‘

• Exit Delay – section 9.1 ‘Entry and Exit Delay Times‘

• Auxiliary Entry Delay – section 9.1 ‘Entry and Exit
Delay Times‘

• Auxiliary Exit Delay – section 9.1 ‘Entry and Exit Delay
Tim es‘

• Delinquency – a Closing Delinquency reporting code
will be sent if the partition is not armed for the number
of days programmed in this section.

• Autoarm Pre-alert – section 8.2 ‘Automatic Arming‘

• Quick Bypass Duration - ‘24Hr Quick Bypass (24)‘

• Quick Bypass Pre-alert - ‘24Hr Quick Bypass (24)‘

• Close Time Time Duration - see Section 8.3

• Disarm Delay Timer - see Section 8.4

• Group Bypass Duration - see Section 5.5

Three digits are required for each entry.

Zone Assignment

Ref #: [0100XX03] where XX = partition number
This procedure is outlined in Section 5.3 ’Adding Zones to

Partitions’.

Partition Labels

Ref #: [0100XX04] where XX = partition number
Program partition labels in this section. All system display

labels are programmed in a similar fashion. For instructions
on programming labels, see 5.4 ‘Zone Programming‘.

Deleting Partitions

Ref #: [0101]
Scroll to the partition to be deleted, then press [*]. When a

partition is deleted, the programming assigned to it will not
be erased. If the partition is re-enabled, the programming
that was entered will still be there.

NOTE: When a partition is deleted, the zones assigned to it
are removed from the Zone Assignment.

Copying Partitions

Ref #: [0102]
Enter this section to copy the programming from one parti-

tion to another one. The programming that will be copied
includes the Customer ID Code, Partition Toggles, Partition
Times, Access Code Levels and Command Output Labels.
The zone assignment will not be copied. To copy a parti­tion:

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1. The panel will prompt ’From Which Partition’. Scroll to
the partition you want to copy programming from.
Press [*].

2. The panel will prompt ’To Which Partition’. Scroll to the
partition you want to copy programming to. Press [*].

Both partitions now have the same programming.

5.3 Adding Zones to Partitions

Add New Zone

Ref #: [0100XX0300] where XX = partition number
Zones must be assigned to partitions in order for them to

operate. By default, the first 16 zones on the control panel
are assigned to Partition 1. When you select this menu item,
the panel will display the first zone not assigned to the par­tition. Use the arrow keys (<>) to scroll through the zones
not assigned to the partition. When the zone to be added is
displayed, press the [*] key to select it.

Once you have selected the zone to add, there are three
items to be programmed:

1. Zone Label: this 14-character label will appear on the
LCD display of the keypad.

2. Zone Type: this determines how the zone will operate.

3. Zone Attributes: these attributes are toggled on and off
and affect how the zone will function.

For instructions on programming these items, see 5.4 ‘Zone
Programming‘.

Press [#] once you have finished programming a zone. The
keypad will display the next available zone to be added.

Global Zones

If a given zone is added to more than one partition, it
becomes a global zone
partition zones in the following ways:

• A global zone will not be armed until all partitions to

which the zone is assigned are armed.

• A global Delay type zone will follow the longest pro-

grammed delay time of the partitions it is assigned to.

• A global Stay/Away type zone will not be activated

until all partitions the zone is assigned to are armed in
the Away mode, or the interior has been activated by
pressing [*] [1].

• When a global zone is manually bypassed, as soon as

any partition the zone is assigned to is disarmed, the
zone will no longer be bypassed.

global zone. A global zone differs from single

global zoneglobal zone

Edit Zone

Ref #: [0100XX0301] where XX = partition number
When you select this menu item, the panel will display the

first zone assigned to the partition. Use the arrow keys (<>)
to scroll through the zones assigned to the partition. When
the zone to be edited is displayed, press the [*] key to select
it.

Adding and editing zones follow the same menu system.
All options for editing a zone are described in Section 5.4
’Zone Programming’.

Delete Zone

Ref #: [0100XX0302] where XX = partition number
When you select this menu item, the panel will display the

first zone assigned to the partition. Use the arrow keys (<>)
to scroll through the zones assigned to the partition. When
the zone to be deleted is displayed, press the [*] key to
delete it. Press the [#] key to exit once all zones not required
for the partition have been deleted.

5.4 Zone Programming

Ref #: [0100XX0301YYY] where XX = partition number and
YYY = zone number

Once a zone has been added to a partition, you must pro­gram the following:

•zone label

•zone type

• zone attributes
To program the zone, enter the reference number indicated
above. Press [*] to select the zone. The three programming
items are accessible from the zone programming menu.

Zone Labels

When the zone label programming option is selected, the
panel will display the presently programmed label (default
’Zone XXX’). Follow the instructions below to program the
label.

Programming System Labels

A cursor will appear under the first letter of the default
label. Move the cursor to left or right by pressing the arrow
(< >) keys. The letters of the alphabet have been divided up
among the number keys 1 to 9 on the keypad as follows:

[1] = A, B, C, 1 [2] = D, E, F, 2 [3] = G, H, I, 3
[4] = J, K, L, 4 [5] = M, N, O, 5 [6] = P, Q, R, 6
[7] = S, T, U, 7 [8] = V, W, X, 8 [9] = Y, Z, 9, 0
[0] = Space

For example, if you press the [4] key once, the letter ’J’ will
appear above the cursor on the display. Press the [4] key
again, the next letter ’K’ will appear, and so on. If a different
number key is pressed, the cursor will automatically move
to the right one space. To erase a character, use the arrow
keys to move the cursor under the character, then press the
[0] key.

There are other options when programming labels. Press
the [*] key to call up the options menu. Scroll through the
options using the arrow (< >) keys, then press the [*] key to
select.

[0] Clear Display

Clear Display will clear the entire label.

Clear DisplayClear Display

[1] Clear to End

Clear to End will clear the display from the character

Clear to EndClear to End
above the cursor to the end of the display.

[2] Change Case

Change Case will toggle between uppercase and lower-

Change Case Change Case
case letters.

[3] ASCII Entry

ASCII Entry is for entering uncommon characters. Use

ASCII Entry ASCII Entry
the arrow (< >) keys to toggle through the characters or
enter a 3-digit number from 032 to 255. Press the [*] key
to enter the character. See Appendix D at the back of
this manual for a list of the available ASCII characters.

[4] Cancel and Exit

Cancel and Exit will exit zone label programming. No

Cancel and ExitCancel and Exit
changes will be saved.

[5] Save

Save will save any changes and exit zone label pro-

Save Save
gramming.

Zone Types

The following is a description of each zone type:

Standard Delay (00)

Standard Delay zones have an entry and exit delay. The exit
delay will begin as soon as arming is initiated. The delay
zone may be opened and closed during the delay time
without causing an alarm. After the exit delay time has
expired, the zone is armed. Opening the zone will start the
entry delay. If the panel is disarmed before the entry time
expires, no alarm will be generated.

Auxiliary Delay (01)

The Auxiliary Delay zone operates the same way as the
Delay zone, except different entry and exit delay times can
be programmed: Auxiliary Entry and Auxiliary Exit
Delay. Having a second delay zone provides greater flexi­bility for areas which require more time to arm and dis­arm the system.

Instant (02)

An Instant zone will be armed when the exit delay expires.
Violating this zone when armed will cause an instant alarm.

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Partitions and Zones

Interior (03)

An Interior zone will be armed when the exit delay expires.
If a Delay zone is violated first, this zone will wait for the
Delay time before going into alarm. If this zone is violated
first, it will create an instant alarm.

Interior Delay (04)

When the partition is armed in the Away mode (interior
zones active), this zone will operate as an Interior zone.
When the partition is armed in the Stay mode (interior
zones bypassed), this zone will operate as a delay zone.

Interior Stay/Away (05)

This zone acts as an interior zone. The zone will be auto­matically bypassed if no delay zone on the partition is vio­lated during the exit delay or if the partition is armed in the
Stay mode.

Delay Stay/Away (06)

This zone will operate the same as the Delay zone with one
exception: this zone will be automatically bypassed if the
partition is armed in the Stay mode.

Standard Fire (07)

When a Standard Fire zone goes into alarm, the panel will
activate all fire outputs and will immediately transmit a
reporting code to the central station, if programmed. The
fire output can be programmed to pulse—two seconds on,
two seconds off—or to follow one of the other fire bell pat­terns (see 11.3 ‘Programmable Output Options‘, options 49-

53). If an open condition is present, the panel will immedi­ately display and communicate a trouble condition. All
keypads will annunciate the trouble by activating the Trou­ble light and beeping twice every ten seconds. The keypads
can be silenced by pressing any key.

NOTE: Fire zones always require single EOL resistors regard­less of any other programming. Never program a fire zone
as silent. Refer to the wiring diagram or Section 2.9 ’Zone
Wiring’ for fire zone configuration.

Delayed Fire (08)

This fire zone works the same way as a Standard Fire zone
except that the alarm memory and communication are
delayed by 30 seconds. The fire outputs are activated imme­diately. The alarm can be acknowledged by the user by
pressing any key before the 30-second delay expires.

If the alarm is acknowledged, the panel will silence the
alarm and delay communication of the signal for 90 sec­onds to allow the user a chance to correct the problem. If
the Delayed Fire zone is still in alarm 90 seconds later, the
panel will again activate the fire output and delay commu­nication for 30 seconds, at which point the user can
acknowledge the alarm again.

If the alarm is not acknowledged, the panel will latch the
alarm after the 30-second delay and will communicate to
the central station.

NOTE: Fire zones always require single EOL resistors regard­less of any other programming. Never program a fire zone
as silent. Refer to the wiring diagram or Section 2.9 ’Zone
Wiring’ for fire zone configuration.

Auto Verifying Fire (09)

Auto verify Fire zones operate similar to Standard Fire
zones. When the zone goes into alarm, the panel will per­form a sensor reset for 20 seconds and then will wait 10 sec­onds for the detectors to clear. If the same zone goes into
alarm within 60 seconds, the panel will immediately acti­vate the fire outputs and will communicate to the central
station, if programmed.

NOTE: In order for this zone to operate, the smoke detec­tor power supply must be connected to an output pro­grammed as Command Output #2.

NOTE: Fire zones always require single EOL resistors regard­less of the programmed zone supervision. Never program a
fire zone as silent. Refer to the wiring diagram or Section

2.9 ’Zone Wiring’ for fire zone configuration.

Waterflow (10)

When an alarm occurs, the fire outputs will activate. If pro­grammed, the panel will immediately send a Waterflow
Alarm reporting code to the central station. The Waterflow
zone will also follow the Waterflow delay, if programmed
(see 10.9 ‘Transmission Delay‘).

NOTE: Waterflow zones always require single EOL resis­tors regardless of any other programming. Refer to the
wiring diagram or Section 2.9 ’Zone Wiring’ for zone
configuration.

Fire Supervisory (11)

A Fire Supervisory zone monitors fire critical systems to
indicate when those systems are in a condition that could
prevent normal operation. This zone will indicate an ’Off­Normal Supervisory’ condition when a short circuit is
detected. When the zone is open, a zone trouble will be
indicated and the keypad will beep. This zone will not acti­vate the verbal alarm feature on the PC4936.

24 Hour Zones (Types 12-23)

These zones are always active. When violated, they will cre­ate an alarm, whether the partition is armed or disarmed.

For Types 16-21

For Types 16-21: When violated, the panel will immediately

For Types 16-21For Types 16-21
latch the bell outputs and will communicate to the central
station. Each zone has a different SIA identifier.

• 24 Hr Bell (12):

24 Hr Bell (12): This zone, when violated, will activate

24 Hr Bell (12): 24 Hr Bell (12):
the burglary outputs. This zone will not activate the ver­bal alarm feature on the PC4936.

• 24 Hr Bell/Buzzer (13):

24 Hr Bell/Buzzer (13): This zone, when violated, will

24 Hr Bell/Buzzer (13): 24 Hr Bell/Buzzer (13):
create an alarm whether the partition is armed or dis­armed. However, if the panel is armed, it will activate
the burglary outputs; if disarmed it will activate the
keypad buzzer. When the partition is disarmed, this
zone will not activate the verbal alarm feature on the
PC4936.

• 24 Hr Buzzer (14):

24 Hr Buzzer (14): This zone, when violated, will acti-

24 Hr Buzzer (14): 24 Hr Buzzer (14):
vate the keypad buzzer.

• 24 Hr Technical (15):

24 Hr Technical (15): This zone is silent.

24 Hr Technical (15): 24 Hr Technical (15):

• 24 Hr Gas (16):

24 Hr Gas (16): This zone is audible.

24 Hr Gas (16): 24 Hr Gas (16):

• 24 Hr Heat (17):

24 Hr Heat (17): This zone is pulsed audible.

24 Hr Heat (17): 24 Hr Heat (17):

• 24 Hr Medical (18):

24 Hr Medical (18): This zone is silent.

24 Hr Medical (18): 24 Hr Medical (18):

• 24 Hr Emergency (19):

24 Hr Emergency (19): This zone is audible.

24 Hr Emergency (19): 24 Hr Emergency (19):

• 24 Hr Water (20):

24 Hr Water (20): This zone is audible.

24 Hr Water (20): 24 Hr Water (20):

• 24 Hr Freeze (21):

24 Hr Freeze (21): This zone is audible.

24 Hr Freeze (21): 24 Hr Freeze (21):

• 24 Hr Holdup (22):

24 Hr Holdup (22): This zone is silent. It does not acti-

24 Hr Holdup (22): 24 Hr Holdup (22):
vate Burglary outputs or the Latched Strobe output.

• 24 Hr Panic (23):

24 Hr Panic (23): This zone is silent. It does not activate

24 Hr Panic (23): 24 Hr Panic (23):
Burglary outputs or the Latched Strobe output.

24Hr Quick Bypass (24)

Quick Bypass zones are armed at all times. Users can tem­porarily bypass all Quick Bypass zones on a partition by
either pressing the Quick Bypass function key, or entering
[*][6][access code][14].

NOTE: It is recommended that the Quick Bypass function
key be used.

When a user enters the Quick Bypass command, the zone
will be bypassed for the amount of time that was pro­grammed in the Quick Bypass Duration

Quick Bypass Duration section.

Quick Bypass DurationQuick Bypass Duration

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If the zone is open when the Quick Bypass Duration timer
expires, the panel will begin the Quick Bypass Pre-alert

Quick Bypass Pre-alert.

Quick Bypass Pre-alertQuick Bypass Pre-alert
During the pre-alert, the buzzers of all the keypads on the
partition will sound.

Users can silence the pre-alert and start the Quick Bypass
Duration timer by either entering the Quick Bypass com­mand, or a valid access code.

The zone will be restored at the end of the Quick Bypass
Pre-alert time, if it has been closed. If the zone is still open
when the pre-alert time expires, the zone will go into alarm.
The panel will log the alarm to the event buffer and will
transmit the alarm (if programmed), but the alarm will not
be recorded in alarm memory ([*][3] command).

If another Quick Bypass zone is violated during the pre­alert sequence, both zones will go into alarm at the end of
the pre-alert period.

If the zone has been bypassed using the [*][1] menu, the
pre-alert will not be triggered and the zone will not go into
alarm when it is violated.

When you program any zone on a partition as 24Hr Quick
Bypass, you should also program these partition times:

Quick Bypass Duration

Quick Bypass Duration

Quick Bypass DurationQuick Bypass Duration
Ref#: [0100XX0206] where XX = Partition 01-08
Program the amount of time (seconds) that 24Hr Quick

Bypass zones on the partition will remain bypassed when a
user enters a quick bypass command.

Quick Bypass Pre-alert

Quick Bypass Pre-alert

Quick Bypass Pre-alert Quick Bypass Pre-alert
Ref#: [0100XX0207] where XX = Partition 01-08
Program the amount of time (seconds) that the pre-alert

will sound when the zone is violated.

NOTE: If you assign a Quick Bypass zone to more than one
partition, then the quick bypass duration and pre-alert
times must be the same on each of the partitions.

Latching 24 Hr (25)

When violated, this zone will operate the same as the 24
hour bell zone (12) with one exception: the installer’s mode
([*][8]) must be entered before the system can be armed.
The keypad display will read ’Arming Inhibited Call for
Service’. This is to ensure that the problem will be exam­ined by the installer.

Momentary Arm (26)

A momentary closure of this zone will alternately arm and
disarm the partition. This zone can be used with a key­switch to arm and disarm the system.

NOTE: This zone type must not be used as a global zone. If
a keyswitch zone has been tampered or faulted, the zone
must be restored before it can be used to arm or disarm the
system.

Maintained Arm (27)

When this zone is closed, the partition will disarm. When
this zone is violated, the partition will be armed. This zone
can be used with a keyswitch to arm and disarm the system.

NOTE: This zone type must not be used as a global zone. If
a keyswitch zone has been tampered or faulted, the zone
must be restored before it can be used to arm or disarm the
system.

Forced Answer (28)

When this zone is tripped, the panel will instantly pick up
the telephone lines to search for a downloading computer.
Do not use this zone type to monitor for alarms.

LINKS Sup (29)

The LINKS Supervisory zone is used with a LINKS module
to monitor for troubles. When the LINKS PGM output acti­vates, a LINKS trouble will be logged on the event buffer
and the zone trouble will be transmitted.

NOTE: LINKS Supervisory zones always require single EOL
resistors regardless of any other programming. Refer to the
wiring diagram or Section 2.6 ’Specialized Zone Wiring’ for
zone configuration.

LINKS Answer (30)

The panel can be uploaded/downloaded via the cellular
network. If the LINKS1000 detects an incoming call, it will
activate an output which can be used to violate this zone
type, forcing the panel to answer the cellular call and begin
communicating with the downloading computer.

NOTE: LINKS Answer zones always require single EOL resis­tors regardless of any other programming. Refer to the wir­ing diagram or Section 2.5 ’Zone Wiring’ for zone
configuration.

AC Delay (31)

When this zone is violated the panel will begin to count the
AC TX Delay time. When this time expires the panel will
transmit the General System Trouble event and annunciate
an AC Trouble on all partitions. When the zone is restored
the panel will again count the AC TX Delay Time before
restoring the trouble and transmitting the General System
Trouble Restore event.

NOTE: AC Delay zone always requires single EOL resistors
regardless of any other programming. Refer to the wiring
diagram or Section 2.5 ’Zone Wiring’ for zone configura­tion.

Push To Set Zone Type (32)*

When a partition to which this zone is assigned is armed,
the exit delay for that partition will proceed normally until
the end of the exit delay is reached. At that time the exit
delay will continue to be annunciated but the partition will
not arm. To arm the partition the Push To Set Zone must be
violated and restored. Upon momentary violation of this
zone, any exit delay active for the partitions to which the
zone is assigned will be terminated.

NOTE: This zone type should not be programmed as global.

Function Key Zone (33)

The Function Key Zone definition, when selected, causes
the panel to prompt the function key list and allow the
installer to select the following list of functions:

(00) Null Key
(01) Stay Arm
(02) Away Arm
(03) No-entry Arm
(04) Chime On/Off
(05) System Test
(06) Quick Exit
(07) Arm Interior
(08) Command O/P 1

(09) Command O/P 2
(10) Command O/P 3
(11) Command O/P 4
(12) Command O/P 5
(13) Command O/P 6
(14) Command O/P 7
(15) Command O/P 8
(16) Silence Trouble
(17) Silence Bells

(18) Fire Reset**
(19) Fire Drill
(20) Lamp Test
(21) Fire Insp Tst
(22) Quick Bypass
(23) Music Input
(24) T-Code
(25) Cancel Key

When this zone is violated the panel will perform the
appropriate function for the partition to which the zone is
assigned. No access code is required. Tampers, Faults, or
Device Faults on the zone will not cause the panel to per­form the respective function (even if Tamper/Fault Opens
Zone is enabled). The installer should ensure that the
method provided to activate this zone provides sufficient
security for the function being performed.

* Do not use in UL Listed installation.
** Use only in conjunction with a device UL Listed for fire.

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Partitions and Zones

NOTE: The zone attributes of this zone type should
never be used. This zone type should not be pro­grammed as global.

Seismic Zone (34)

This zone functions the same as an instant zone (02). When
the system is disarmed or a seismic schedule is active, these
zone types will be tested for an alarm and restoral (when
setup with the seismic test PGM output type). This zone
type will be used usually with Seismic zones (vault protec­tion unit or safe protection unit).

Zone Attributes

The following is a description of each zone option. Scroll
through each option and press [*] to toggle between on and
off. When all necessary changes are made, press [#] to
return to the previous menu.

Each zone type has different attributes enabled by default.
For a list of these default settings, see the Programming
Worksheets.

Bell Audible – This will determine whether the zone will

•
activate bell outputs and PGM outputs programmed to
sound fire/burglary alarms when an alarm occurs.
Select [Y] for audible, [N] for silent.

•

Bell Pulsed – This will determine how the bell outputs

and PGM outputs programmed to sound fire/burglary
alarms will sound for an alarm. Select [Y] for pulsed,
[N] for steady.

•

Bypass Enable – This will allow the zone to be manually

bypassed. Select [Y] to allow bypassing by the user, [N]
to prevent it. This attribute should not be enabled for
Fire zones.

•

Chime Function – If the door chime option is enabled,

keypad will chime both when the zone is violated and
restored. Select [Y] for chime, [N] for no chime. To acti­vate/deactivate the Door Chime feature for a partition,
enter [*][4] at a keypad.

•

Force Arm –

When force arming is enabled, the parti­tion(s) the zone is assigned to can be armed even if the
zone is not secure. The zone will be temporarily
bypassed and will be added back into the system if it is
later restored. Select [Y] to enable this feature. If [N] is
selected, the zone must be secured or manually
bypassed before arming will be allowed.

•

Swgr Shut Down –

Swinger shutdown. After the zone
has reported the programmed number of alarms, the
zone will be shut down. Swinger shutdown is reset
every time the panel is armed, or when the clock
reaches midnight. See 10.5 ‘Swinger Shutdown‘.
Select [Y] to enable this feature. If [N] is selected, the
panel will always transmit when an alarm occurs.

•

TX Delay –

Transmission delay. When the zone goes
into alarm, the panel will sound the bell outputs imme­diately but will delay communication to the central sta­tion for the programmed amount of time. If the zone is
disarmed before this time expires, no transmission is
sent. If not, the panel will transmit the alarm after the
delay expires.
Select [Y] to enable this feature. If [N] is selected, the
panel will communicate immediately. To program the
Transmission Delay, see 10.9 ‘Transmission Delay‘

•

Waterflow Del –

This will enable the waterflow delay for
waterflow zones. Waterflow delay operates similar to
transmission delay except both the fire output and com­munications will be delayed. If the zone is restored
before the programmable delay time, no transmission is
sent.
Select [Y] to enable this feature. If [N] is selected, the
panel will immediately activate the fire output and
communicate to central station.

•

Non-Latch Toggle - Waterflow and Supervisory Zones

When the panel is used for pure supervisory/waterflow
reporting - no alarm bells

– the waterflow and supervi-

sory zone type is non-latching. When the panel is used as
a local fire panel and sounds local fire alarm horns for
evacuation, these zones types must be latching.
The following two options address these requirements:
Waterflow Latch, Fire Sup Latch.

Zone 1 Fast Loop Response

If the option Zone 1 Fast (ref # [000200]) is enabled, Zone 1
will have a loop response time of 32ms. If the option is dis­abled, Zone 1 will have a normal loop response time
(512ms). The option is disabled by default.

5.5 Bypass Grouping

This feature will allow for groups of zones within a parti­tion to be temporarily bypassed\unbypassed using an
access code or function key. The bypassing period will be
on a timer or will occur within two minutes of no zone
activity.

• The option for 'Bypass Requires Code' must be enabled.

• The zone attribute 'Zone bypass' must be enabled.

• The new 'Group bypass' user code attribute must be
enabled (section 7.5) and the 'disarm' user code attribute
disabled (the disarm attribute can be enabled; however
it will allow the user to disarm).

• The 'Group Bypass Duration' must be programmed
with a value. This value will be the time the bypass
group is bypassed for.

• If partition toggle ‘No-Act Grp Byp’ is enabled and
there is no zone activity for 2 minutes, the bypass will
automatically be removed from the group. If a zone on
the group is open, the group bypass period will follow
the regular bypass duration.

• This function can be performed in the 'armed or dis­armed' state.

• In the 'Armed' state the keypad normally displays
"Enter Code to Disarm System". If Group Bypassing is
setup on the partition a ' > ' will appear. This will indi­cate to the user to scroll to the right.

• Once the '>' key is pressed the keypad will display
"Press * to Bypass" on the top line and "GROUP LABEL
XXX" on the bottom line. The GROUP LABEL XXX is
the 16 character programmable label. The user number
and group number will be logged to the event buffer.

• Another method is to use a function key on the keypad
programmed as 'bypass mode'. If this option is used the
user will be required to enter: F1-F5 ACCESS CODE 4,
01-08 to bypass groups 1-8.

• The Group Bypass can be removed by using the same
functionality as enabling the group bypass.

NOTE: Verify zone assignment for each group.

Group Bypass Duration

Ref#: [0100XX0210] where XX = Partition 01-08
This is programmable from 000-255. It will be multiplied by

5 minutes to produce the timer value in minutes. (If 1
minute is programmed the time period is 5 minutes, if 255
minutes is programmed the time period is 255 x 5 = 21.25
hours). This period is the time a group of zones on the par­tition will be bypassed for.

Bypass Group

Ref#: [0100XX0301YYY03] where XX = Partition 01-08 and
YYY = Zone 001-128

Enter the bypass group number 00-08; the zone will be
assigned to. Default is 0 (unassigned).

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Bypass Grp Area

Ref#:[0100XX07]

Group Labels

Ref#: [0100XX0700] where XX is the partition 01-08
This area will allow individual labels for bypass groups 1-8.

Please see section 5.4 on 'Programming System Labels'

Group Assignment

Ref#: [0100XX0701YY] where XX is the partition 01-08 and
YY is the group# 01-08

This area will allow you to view the custom bypass groups.
This area will show you which zones are assigned to which
bypass group. Pressing the < > keys will advance you
through the zones in the bypass group.

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Section 6: Keypad Operation

6.1 Partition Keypads

A partition keypad is a keypad that can access one parti­tion. You can assign a keypad to a partition when you enroll
it (see 4.1 ‘Enrolling Keypads and Modules‘), or in the Parti­tion Assignment section (see below).

The partition keypad will primarily control the partition to
which it is assigned. However, a user will also be able to
control other partitions from the partition keypad, if that
user’s access code allows it.

When a user enters their code to disarm the partition at a
partition keypad, the partition to which the keypad is
assigned will disarm. The user will then have the option to
enter their code again to disarm the other partitions
enabled for their code.

Partition Assignment

To change the partition assignment of a keypad:

1. Enter reference number [0012XX00], where XX = the
keypad number.

2. Enter the number of the partition you want the keypad
assigned to: (01) - (08), or (00) for Global assignment.

Partition Toggle Options

Partition keypads can be programmed to operate according
to the following options. To program these toggle options,
enter reference number [0100XX01] where XX = partition
number. Press [✱] to toggle each option ON or OFF. The
programming will affect all keypads assigned to the
selected partition.

•Display Clock

Display Clock - If enabled, the partition keypad(s) will

Display Clock Display Clock
display the time and date when not in use (default=Yes).

• Display Clock While Stay Armed

Display Clock While Stay Armed - If enabled, the parti-

Display Clock While Stay Armed Display Clock While Stay Armed
tion keypad(s) will display the time and date when stay
armed.

• Disp Exit Time

Disp Exit Time - If enabled, the partition keypad(s) will

Disp Exit Time Disp Exit Time
display the exit delay time during the exit delay
(default=Yes).

• System Alarms

System Alarms - If enabled, the partition keypad(s) will

System Alarms System Alarms
display ’Partition X in Alarm’ and will beep (five sec­onds on; five seconds off) when any other partition is in
alarm. This notification will end when the alarm is
cleared or when any key is pressed on the partition key­pad (default=No).

• System Status

System Status - If enabled, the partition keypad(s) will

System Status System Status
display the status (R
memory!
system. If disabled, the partition keypads will not dis­play partition status. This option overrides the clock

display option (default=No).
The operation and functionality of the Fire, Auxiliary and
Panic keys are also programmable for partition keypads.
For more information regarding the FAP keys, see 6.6 ‘Fire,
Auxiliary and Panic Keys‘.

, Force armed) of all active partitions on the

eady, Not ready, Armed, alarm

6.2 Global Keypads

Unlike a partition keypad, a global keypad is not assigned
to a single partition. Rather, a global keypad can be used to
access all partitions on the system. You can assign a keypad
to be global when you enroll it (see 4.1 ‘Enrolling Keypads
and Modules‘), or in the Partition Assignment section (ref #
[0015XX00]).

Global keypads should be placed in common or global
areas of the premises, such as points of entry/exit or recep-

tion areas, where the ability to arm and disarm more than
one partition at a time is required.

When a user enters their code to disarm a partition at a glo­bal keypad, the system will ask the user to select which par­titions they wish to disarm. The system will only allow the
user to disarm the partitions for which their access code is
enabled.

Global Keypad Options

Global keypads can be programmed to operate according
to the following options. To program these toggle options,
enter reference number [000200]. Press [✱] to toggle each
option ON or OFF. The programming will affect all global
keypads.

• Global Clock

Global Clock: If enabled, the time and date will be dis-

Global ClockGlobal Clock
played on global keypads when they are not in use
(default=Yes).

• Global Trouble

Global Trouble: If enabled, when a trouble condition is

Global TroubleGlobal Trouble
present on the system, the trouble menu can be viewed
from global keypads. If disabled, global keypads will
not list trouble conditions (default=Yes).

• Global Alarms

Global Alarms: If enabled, the global keypads will

Global AlarmsGlobal Alarms
sound the buzzer and display the message ’[Partition
label] In Alarm’ when any partition is in alarm. The key­pad buzzer will be silenced and the message will be
cleared when the alarm has been restored or any key is
pressed on the keypad. If disabled, global keypads will
not indicate alarms (default=No).

• Globl Sys Stat

Globl Sys Stat: If enabled, global keypads will display

Globl Sys StatGlobl Sys Stat
the status (R

orce armed) of all partitions on the system. If disabled,

F
global keypads will not display partition status. This
option overrides the clock display option (default=No).

• Global Entry

Global Entry: If enabled, global keypads will sound an

Global EntryGlobal Entry
entry delay for all partitions. If disabled, the entry delay
will only be annunciated if all partitions are armed

(default=No).
The operation and functionality of the Fire, Auxiliary and
Panic keys are also programmable for global keypads. For
more information regarding the FAP keys, see 6.6 ‘Fire,
Auxiliary and Panic Keys‘.

eady, Not ready, Armed, alarm memory!,

6.3 Keypad Toggle Options

Entry / Exit Delay Tones

Ref #: [0012XX01], where XX = keypad number
You can turn off the entry and/or exit delay warning tones

for each keypad enrolled on the system. The entry/exit
delay tones are on by default.

Function Key Options

Ref #: [0012XX01], where XX = LCD45X1 keypad number
On each keypad, you can program each function key so

that users will need to enter an access code before the panel
performs the function. To do this, turn on the ’Funct. X
Code’ toggle option for that key. The default setting is OFF
for each key.

NOTE: Some function key types will require an access
code entry regardless of the programming in this section.
See section 6.11 ‘Function Key Programming‘ for more
information.

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6.4 Keypad Time-out

Ref #: [00020302]
Both global and partition keypads can be ’loaned’ to other

partitions on the system. When a user selects another parti­tion, the keypad will display ’Accessing [Partition Label]’
and will operate as a partition keypad from the selected
partition.

The amount of time that a loaned keypad will wait before
returning to its home partition (or, in the case of global key­pads, to its global mode) can be programmed. The Keypad
Time-out will begin after the last keypress is made. To pro­gram the timer, enter reference number [00020302]. Valid
entries are from 020-255 seconds. Do not program the Key­pad Time-out for less than 020 seconds.

If your users will have access to audio help (using the
PC4936 and Escort4580 modules) you should increase the
Keypad Time-out setting to 60 seconds or more. This will
allow enough time for the system to announce the help
messages. The default setting is 020 seconds.

6.5 Keypad Blanking

Ref #: [000200]
When the Keypad Blanking

partition keypad lights – including the display – will turn
off. The keypad lights and display will remain off until a
key is pressed. If the Keypad Blanking Requires Code
option is enabled, the user will be required to enter their
access code in order for the keypad lights and display to
turn on.

To program these options, enter reference number [000200]
and scroll to the following items. Use the [*] to toggle each
option on or off.

• Kypd Blanking

Kypd Blanking: Default = No

Kypd BlankingKypd Blanking

• Kypd Blnk Rq Cd

Kypd Blnk Rq Cd: Default = No

Kypd Blnk Rq CdKypd Blnk Rq Cd

Keypad Blanking toggle option is enabled, all

Keypad Blanking Keypad Blanking

Keypad Blanking Requires Code

Keypad Blanking Requires CodeKeypad Blanking Requires Code

6.6 Fire, Auxiliary and Panic Keys

By default, the Fire, Auxiliary and Panic keys are enabled
for both partition and global keypads. To send a fire, auxil­iary or panic transmission, press and hold the correspond­ing [F], [A] or [P] keys for two seconds. FAP key alarms will
restore at the end of the Bell Cut-off time (see section 10.2
‘Bell Circuit Supervision‘).

On an LCD4503 keypad, the Fire, Auxiliary and Panic keys
correspond to the Fire, Medical and Police buttons, respec­tively.

On an LCD4501 keypad, the FAP keys are represented by

, and . Press and hold both keys beside each sym-

bol for two seconds to send the transmission.

Partition Keypad FAPs

Ref#: [0100XX01] where XX = partition number

•[F] Enabled:

[F] Enabled: Default = Yes

[F] Enabled: [F] Enabled:

• [A] Enabled:

[A] Enabled: Default = Yes

[A] Enabled: [A] Enabled:

•[P] Enabled:

[P] Enabled: Default = Yes

[P] Enabled: [P] Enabled:
To disable the [F], [A] or [P] keys on a partition keypad,
enter the appropriate reference number. Scroll to the correct
options and press [*] to toggle each option ON or OFF. The
programming will affect all keypads assigned to the
selected partition.

NOTE: When a partition keypad is loaned to another parti­tion and a fire, auxiliary or panic key is pressed, the fire,
auxiliary or panic alarm will be transmitted using the
account number for the partition the keypad is assigned to.
The account number of the partition the keypad is loaned
to will not be sent.

Global Keypad FAPs

Ref#: [000200]

• Global [F] Key

Global [F] Key: Default = Yes

Global [F] KeyGlobal [F] Key

• Global [A] Key

Global [A] Key: Default = Yes

Global [A] KeyGlobal [A] Key

• Global [P] Key

Global [P] Key: Default = Yes

Global [P] KeyGlobal [P] Key
To disable the [F], [A] or [P] keys on a global keypad, enter
the reference number. Scroll to the correct options and press
[✱] to toggle each option ON or OFF.

Fire, Auxiliary and Panic Key Options

Ref #: [000201]
The operation of the Fire, Auxiliary and Panic keys can be

customized according to the following options. Each option
is individually programmable for the three keys.

To program these options, enter reference number [000201].
Scroll to the following options and press [✱] to toggle each
option ON or OFF.

[F]/[A]/[P] Activ. Bell

If enabled, the fire or burg bell outputs and PGM outputs
programmed to sound fire or burglary alarms will activate
when the [F], [A] or [P] key is pressed. (Default: [F] = Yes;
[A] = No; [P] = No).

[F]/[A]/[P] Pulse Bell

If enabled, the fire or bell outputs and PGM outputs pro­grammed to sound fire or burglary alarms will pulse when
the [F], [A] or [P] key is pressed. If disabled, the fire or bell
outputs and PGM outputs programmed to sound fire or
burglary alarms, will be steady when the [F]/[A]/[P] key is
pressed. (Default: [F] = Yes; [A] = No; [P] = No)

[F]/[A]/[P] Key Audib.

If enabled, the keypad will beep three times when the [F],
[A] or [P] key is pressed. If disabled, the keypad will remain
silent. (Default: [F] = Yes; [A] = No; [P] = No)

6.7 Keypad Lockout

Ref#: (XX = partition number)
Global Kypd Lock Ref #: [000200]
Keypad Lockout Ref #: [0100XX01]
Total Bad Codes Ref #: [00020200]
Lockout Duration Ref #: [00020201]
The keypad lockout feature is a security measure that will

prevent access codes from being entered at a keypad once the
programmed limit of invalid access codes is reached. The
user will then be prevented from performing any function
for the programmed time. The message ’Keypad Lockout is
Active’ will be displayed for the lockout duration.

To enable the keypad lockout for global keypads, enter refer­ence number [000200] and scroll to ’Global Kypd Lock’.
[✱] to toggle the option ON or OFF (Default = No).

To enable the keypad lockout for partition keypads, enter
reference number [0100XX01] where XX = partition num­ber. Scroll to ’Keypad Lockout’.
option ON or OFF (Default = No).

The Total Bad Codes

Total Bad Codes option programs the number of bad

Total Bad Codes Total Bad Codes
codes a keypad will allow before it locks out the user. To
program this item, enter reference number [00020200] fol­lowed by the number of incorrect codes. Valid entries are
from 000-255. The default setting is 005.

The Lockout Duration

Lockout Duration is the length of time during which a

Lockout Duration Lockout Duration
keypad will be locked after the number of bad codes is
reached. To program the lockout duration, enter reference
number [00020201] followed by the lockout time. Valid
entries are from 000 to 255 minutes. The default setting is

015.

’Keypad Lockout’. Press [✱] to toggle the

’Keypad Lockout’.’Keypad Lockout’.

’Global Kypd Lock’. Press

’Global Kypd Lock’.’Global Kypd Lock’.

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