Industry Canada Notice
NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets
certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements. Industry Canada does not guarantee
the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local
telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The
customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some
situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier.
Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications
company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
User should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and
internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural
areas.
CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric
inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum
number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any
combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Number of all the devices
does not exceed 5.
The REN of this unit is 0.1B.
AVIS: L’étiquette de l’Industrie Canada identifie le matériel homologué. Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est conforme
à certaines normes de protection, d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de télécommunications. Industrie Canada n’assure
toutefois pas que le matériel fonctionnera à la satisfaction de l’utilisateur.
Avant d’installer ce matériel, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer qu’il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l’entreprise locale
de télécommunication. Le matériel doit également être installé en suivant une méthode acceptée de raccordement. L’abonné
ne doit pas oublier qu’il est possible que la conformité aux conditions énoncées ci-dessus n’empêchent pas la dégradation
du service dans certaines situations.
Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être effectuées par un centre d’entretien canadien autorisé désigné par le
fournisseur. La compagnie de télécommunications peut demander à l’utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite de
réparations ou de modifications effectuées par l’utilisateur ou à cause de mauvais fonctionnement.
Pour sa propre protection, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre de la source d’énergie électrique, les
lignes téléphoniques et les canalisations d’eau métalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccordés ensemble. Cette précaution est
particulièrement importante dans les régions rurales.
AVERTISSEMENT: L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit avoir recours à un service
d’inspection des installations électriques, ou à un électricien, selon le cas.
AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) assigné à chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de
terminaux qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface. La terminaison d’une interface téléphonique peut consister en une
combinaison de quelques dispositifs, à la seule condition que la somme d’indices d’équivalence de la sonnerie de tous les
dispositifs n’excède pas 5.
L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) de ce produit est 0.1B.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SYSTEM INFORMATION 2
INTRODUCTION 3
Test Your System Regularly .................................................................................................................... 3
Important Notice ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Glossary .................................................................................................................................................. 3
BASIC OPERATION 4
Arming Your System ............................................................................................................................... 4
Disarming Your System........................................................................................................................... 4
Important Note About Keypad [∗] Commands ...................................................................................... 4
Bypassing Zones .................................................................................................................................... 5
Keypad Alarms ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Utility Output Command .......................................................................................................................... 5
ARMING OPTIONS 6
At-Home Arming...................................................................................................................................... 6
Home-Away Arming ................................................................................................................................ 6
Quick-Arm ............................................................................................................................................... 6
PC500RK KEYPAD 7
DISPLAYING SYSTEM INFORMATION 8
Display Alarm Memory ............................................................................................................................ 8
Display Trouble Conditions ..................................................................................................................... 8
CHANGING SYSTEM FEATURES 9
Changing Access Codes ........................................................................................................................ 9
Door Chime On/Off.................................................................................................................................. 9
Adjusting the Keypad Sounder Tone and Backlighting ......................................................................... 9
TESTING AND MAINTENANCE 10
Bell Test ................................................................................................................................................ 10
Weekly Testing ...................................................................................................................................... 10
Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................... 10
LIMITED WARRANTY 11
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT 12
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SYSTEM INFORMATION
Installer ___________________________________________________________________________________
Phone ________________________________ Installation Date ____________________________
Monitoring Station: _________________________ Telephone Number: _________________________
CONTACTS
Name ________________________________ Phone ________________________
Name ________________________________ Phone ________________________
Name ________________________________ Phone ________________________
ZONE INFORMATION
Zone Type Protected Area
1 ____________________ _______________________________________________________
2 ____________________ _______________________________________________________
3 ____________________ _______________________________________________________
4 ____________________ _______________________________________________________
Entrance Delay ____________________________
Exit Delay ________________________________
Bell Cutoff ________________________________
SPECIAL FEATURES
[P] Key
NOTES
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Silent Audible [∗][7] Command: ____________________________________
INTRODUCTION
Read this manual carefully before operating your security system. Have your installer instruct you on
system operation, and have your installer inform you of the features that have been enabled on your
system. All users of the system should be instructed in its use. Complete the System Information page
and store this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Test Your System Regularly
To ensure that your system continues to function as intended, it is important that you test your system
weekly. Refer to the “Testing Your System” section of this manual, and read and follow the instructions
carefully. If your system does not function properly or if you have any questions about testing your system,
call your installing company for service or assistance.
Important Notice
A security system cannot prevent emergencies. It is only intended to alert you and, if
included, a monitoring station, of an emergency situation. Security systems are generally
very reliable but they may not work under all conditions and they are not a substitute for
prudent security practices or life and property insurance. Your security system should be
installed and serviced by qualified security professionals who should inform you of the level
of protection that has been provided, and instruct you on system operations.
Glossary
Your DSC PC550 Security System has been designed to offer advanced security feature and simple,
straight-forward operation. Described here are some terms that are used throughout this manual to explain
the operation of your system.
Keypad: Your system features one or more PC500RK Keypads. The keypad is used to enter commands
to operate the system, and to view operating information about the system. Information about the system is
displayed on the Zone Lights, labelled 1 through 4. The keypad also features three System Status lights:
“Ready”, “Armed” and “System”. Commands are entered on the keypad by pressing one key at a time.
Master Code: The Master Code is a 4-digit code used to arm and disarm the system, to program Access
Codes and to bypass zones. Normally only one person should know the Master Code.
Access Codes: Three Access Codes are available to allow users to arm and disarm the system and to
bypass zones. Each person should keep their 4-digit Access Code secret to ensure system security.
Entry Delay: The Entry Delay is the period of time allowed for someone to enter the premises and disarm the
system.
Exit Delay: The Exit Delay is the period of time allowed for someone to leave the premises after they have
entered an Access Code to arm the system.
Entry-Exit Door or Zone: The Entry-Exit Door or Zone is the door or zone designated by your installer to
be used for entering and leaving the premises when the system is armed.
Zone: A Zone is an area that is protected by a security device. For example, a room protected by a
motion detector may be “Zone 1”, while a window protected by a magnetic contact may be “Zone 2”. Your
installer will inform you of where zones have been set up on your system.
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