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 [
Bypassing Zones .................................................................................................................................... 5
Keypad Alarms ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Utility Output Command.......................................................................................................................... 5
ARMING OPTIONS 6
At-Home Arming...................................................................................................................................... 6
Stay-Away Arming................................................................................................................................... 6
Quick-Arm ............................................................................................................................................... 6
PC500RK KEYPAD 7
] Commands...................................................................................... 4
∗
SL-40 KEYPAD 8
DISPLAYING SYSTEM INFORMATION 9
Display Alarm Memory ............................................................................................................................ 9
Display Trouble Conditions..................................................................................................................... 9
CHANGING SYSTEM FEATURES 10
Changing Access Codes...................................................................................................................... 10
Door Chime On/Off................................................................................................................................ 10
Adjusting the Keypad Sounder Tone and Backlighting ....................................................................... 10
TESTING 11
Bell Test ................................................................................................................................................ 11
Weekly Testing...................................................................................................................................... 1 1
MAINTENANCE 12
LIMITED WARRANTY
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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 PC560 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 or SL-40 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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BASIC OPERATION
Arming Your System
Before arming the system, close all protected doors and windows, and stop movement in areas protected
by motion detectors. When all zones are closed, all of the Zone Lights on the keypad will be OFF, and the
“Ready” light will be ON.
To arm the system, enter a 4-digit Access Code. As each digit is entered, the keypad sounder will beep.
When the Access Code has been entered, the “Armed” light will come ON and the keypad will beep 6
times. If an incorrect Access Code is entered, the keypad will sound a single long tone. To correct a
mistake when entering a code, press the [#] Key and enter the Access Code again.
When the “Armed” light comes ON, leave the premises through the designated Entry-Exit door before the
Exit Delay expires. At the end of the Exit Delay, all lights on the keypad will be shut OFF except for the
“Armed” light - your system is now armed.
The factory setting for the Exit Delay is 120 seconds; your installer may change this time to suit your needs.
Refer to the “Arming Options” section of this manual for information on other arming functions.
Disarming Your System
Enter the premises through the designated Entry-Exit door. The keypad will sound a constant tone to
indicate that the system must be disarmed.
Go to the keypad and enter an Access Code. If an error is made entering the code, press the [#] Key and
enter the code again.
When a correct Access Code is entered, the “Armed” light will be shut OFF, and the sounder will be
silenced - your system is now disarmed.
An Access Code must be entered before the Entry Delay expires or an alarm will sound. The factory
setting for the Entry Delay is 30 seconds; your installer may change this time to suit your needs.
If an alarm occurred while the system was armed, the “System” light and the Zone Lights of the zones
that went into alarm will FLASH for two minutes. Press the [#] Key to cancel the flashing display and
return the keypad to the “Ready” mode. Refer to “Display Alarm Memory” for instructions on displaying
the zones that went into alarm.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you return to the premises and find that an alarm is in progress or that there
are alarms in memory, do not enter the premises as an intruder may be present. Go to a neighbour
and contact the local authorities from there.
Important Note About Keypad [
The [∗] commands described in this manual allow you to access various system functions and features. It is
important that all users of the system know that the [∗] commands will not function when the system is disarmed
and the bell or siren is active. If an alarm is sounding, an Access Code must first be entered to silence the alarm
before the [∗] functions can be used.
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] Commands
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∗
∗∗
Bypassing Zones
A “bypassed” zone will not cause an alarm. Zones may be bypassed to allow access to part of the
protected area while other zones are armed. For example, you could bypass the zone protecting your
living room. This would allow you to remain in the room, while the other zones on your system are armed.
With the system disarmed, enter [
representing bypassed zones will come ON. Ensure that any zone displayed as being bypassed is
intentionally bypassed. Zone bypasses are automatically cancelled when the panel is disarmed.
][1][Access Code] to display bypassed zones. The Zone Lights
∗
To Bypass Zones:
Enter [∗][1][Access Code]; the “System” light will FLASH.
Enter the number of the zone to be bypassed; the corresponding Zone Light will come ON to indicate that
the zone is bypassed. To remove a bypass, enter the zone number to shut its Zone Light OFF. When all
desired zones are bypassed, press the [#] Key to return to “Ready”.
When you arm your system, the zones you have indicated will now be bypassed. When arming the system
with bypassed zones, it is always a good idea to enter the [∗][1][Access Code] command to review the list
of bypassed zones before entering an Access Code to arm the system. After ensuring that the desired
zones are bypassed, press the [#] Key, and then enter an Access Code to arm the system.
Keypad Alarms
Three types of alarms may be activated by pressing and holding a single key on the keypad. Your
installer will inform you of how the [F], [A] and [P] Keys will operate on your system.
[F] Press and hold the [F] Key for 2 seconds to sound an [F] Key alarm; the siren will sound with
a pulsed tone. The keypad will sound a series of short beeps once the system has
accepted the alarm.
[A] Press and hold the [A] Key for 2 seconds to generate an [A] Key alarm. The siren will not
sound when this function is activated. Your installer will inform you of how this alarm will
operate; this alarm may be programmed to activate a device, such as a door lock or a
warning light. The keypad will sound a series of short beeps once the system has accepted
the alarm.
[P] Press and hold the [P] Key for 2 seconds to generate a [P] Key alarm. The alarm may be
programmed as either silent or audible; your installer will inform you of how this alarm will
operate. If your installer has programmed this alarm to be audible, the keypad will sound a
series of short beeps once the system has accepted the alarm, and the siren will sound a
steady tone.
Utility Output Command
A special keypad command may be used to operate various devices connected to your security system.
To operate the Utility Output, enter [∗][7] on the keypad. When the command is entered, the keypad will
sound a single tone for 5 seconds, and the Utility Output will be activated for 5 seconds.
This command may be used to operate devices such as special lighting or door strikes. Your installer
will inform you of how the Utility Output function is set up on your system.
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ARMING OPTIONS
At-Home Arming
At-Home Arming automatically bypasses the zones on your system programmed as Stay-Away with
Delay, and also removes the Entry Delay from the Entry-Exit Zones. This feature allows you to arm the
system and remain on the premises. In addition, if any of the Entry-Exit doors are opened, an alarm will
sound instantly.
To use At-Home Arming, enter [
remind you that there is no Entry Delay on the Entry-Exit doors.
Stay-Away Arming
Stay-Away arming automatically bypasses the zones on your system programmed as Stay Away with
Delay, and applies the Entry Delay to the Entry-Exit zones. For example, you could use this feature to
arm the system and remain on the premises. Another household member would still be able to enter the
premises through the Entry-Exit door without causing an alarm. When the Entry-Exit door is opened, an
Access Code would have to be entered to disarm the system.
To arm the system with Stay-Away Arming, enter an Access Code and do not open the Entry-Exit door.
When the Exit Delay expires, the system will be armed with the Stay-Away with Delay zones automatically
bypassed. Your Installer will inform you of which zones on your system have been defined as “Stay-Away
with Delay” zones.
Quick-Arm
The Quick-Arm feature allows you to enter [∗][0] to arm the system. This command is designed to allow
someone to arm the system without that person having to be provided with an Access Code. When [∗][0]
is entered, the Exit Delay will begin and the user may leave the premises through the Entry-Exit door. At
the end of the Exit Delay, the “Armed” light will come ON and the system will be fully armed.
][9][Access Code] on the keypad. The “Armed” light will FLASH to
∗
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PC500RK KEYPAD
The “Ready” light will come ON when the
system is ready to be armed. When the “Ready”
light is OFF, there is an open zone on the
system. The zone must be closed or bypassed
before the system can be armed. If the “Ready”
light is OFF and none of the Zone Lights are
ON, the Tamper Zone has
been activated.
The “Armed” light will come
ON to indicate that the
system is armed. The
“Armed” light will FLASH to
indicate that the system is
armed and that there is no
Entry Delay on any of the
zones.
The “System” light will come
ON to indicate:
•that zones are bypassed
1
2
3
4
To View Bypassed Zones:
][1][Access Code]. Press [#]
Enter [
to return to "Ready".
To View Alarm Memory:
Enter [
][3]. Press [#] to return to "Ready".
To Perform a Be ll Test:
][4].
Enter [
To turn the Doo r Chime On and Off:
][6].
Enter [
To program Access Codes:
][5][Master Code] and [number of
Enter [
code to p rogra m] and [new 4-digit code].
Press [#] to return to "Ready".
Test system regularly.
Refer to Instruction Manual
for te sting instructions.
•there is a trouble condition
on the system
•there are alarms in
memory.
Use the [
][1][Access Code]
∗
F PA
NOT
IN
USE
PC500RK
command to display the
zones that have been
bypassed; be sure that zones
are intentionally bypassed
before arming the system.
Use the [∗][2] command to
display any trouble
conditions; be sure to have
trouble conditions corrected
by your installer as soon as
Use the [
Press [#]:
][3] command to view the alarms in memory.
∗
• when an error is made in entering an Access Code, then enter the code
again
• to return to “Ready” after using [∗] commands
possible.
[F] Key: Press and hold this key for 2 seconds to sound an [F] Key alarm
[A] Key: Press and hold this key for 2 seconds to generate an [A] Key alarm
[P] Key: Press and hold this key for 2 seconds to generate a [P] Key alarm.
These keys must be enabled by your Installer before they
become functional. Your Installer will tell you how these
Important:
Follow the instructions in the manual to test your system weekly. Follow the
guidelines for correcting system trouble conditions; have any system trouble
conditions you cannot correct yourself attended to by your installer.
NOT
USE
Zone Lights 1 to 4 indicate zone activity. When a
zone is secure, its Zone Light will be OFF; when a
zone is open, its Zone Light will be ON. If a zone
goes into alarm when the system is armed, the
alarm will be indicated on the zone lights until the
system is disarmed.
Ready
Armed
System
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
F A P
NOT
IN
IN
USE
keys operate on your system.
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SL-40 KEYPAD
Zone Lights 1 to 4 indicate zone activity.
When a zone is secure, its Zone Light will be
OFF; when a zone is open, its Zone Light will be
ON. If a zone goes into alarm when the system
is armed, the alarm will be indicated on the
zone lights until the system is disarmed.
The “Ready” light will come ON when the system
is ready to be armed. When the “Ready” light is
OFF, there is an open zone on the system. The
zone must be closed or bypassed before the
system can be armed.
The “Armed” light will come ON to indicate that
the system is armed. The “Armed” light will
FLASH to indicate that the system is armed and
that there is no Entry Delay on any of the zones.
The “System” light will come ON to indicate:
•that zones are bypassed
•there is a trouble condition on the system
•there are alarms in memory.
Use the [∗][1][Access Code] command to
display the zones that have been bypassed; be
sure that zones are intentionally bypassed
before arming the system.
Use the [∗][2] command to display any trouble
conditions; be sure to have trouble conditions
corrected by your installer as soon as possible.
Use the [
memory.
][3] command to view the alarms in
∗
1 2 3 4
Ready Armed System
Press [#]:
•when an error is made in entering an Access Code, then enter the code again
•to return to “Ready” after using [
[F] Key: Press and hold this key for 2 seconds to sound an [F] Key alarm
[A] Key: Press and hold this key for 2 seconds to generate an [A] Key alarm
[P] Key: Press and hold this key for 2 seconds to generate a [P] Key alarm.
These keys must be enabled by your Installer before they become functional.
Your Installer will tell you how these keys operate on your system.
Important:
Follow the instructions in the manual to test your system weekly. Follow the
guidelines for correcting system trouble conditions; have any system trouble
conditions you cannot correct yourself attended to by your installer.
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] commands
∗
DISPLAYING SYSTEM INFORMATION
Display Alarm Memory
Alarms generated when the system is armed are recorded in the system’s memory. To display the zones
that went into alarm, enter [∗][3]. The “System” light will FLASH, and the zones that went into alarm will be
displayed on the flashing Zone Lights. Note that the Alarm Memory will be cleared the next time the
system is armed.
Display Trouble Conditions
The PC560 constantly monitors itself to ensure proper operation. When a condition occurs that could
affect operation, the “System” light will come ON and the keypad will sound two short beeps every 10
seconds to warn of the trouble condition.
To silence the sounder, press the [#] Key. The keypad will be silenced, but the “System” light will remain
ON until the trouble condition is cleared.
To display the trouble conditions, enter [
a Zone Light comes ON, then that trouble condition is present:
Zone Light Trouble Cause What To Do
1 Battery Trouble Battery is low or disconnected Call for service
2 AC Failure AC power is out Check your fusebox or
4 Communications System cannot communicate Call for service if trouble
Trouble with monitoring station does not correct itself
][2]. Trouble conditions are represented with the Zone Lights; if
∗
circuit breakers; call for
service if the trouble
condition cannot be
corrected
Note that the keypad sounder will
not
beep if only the AC Failure trouble is present.
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CHANGING SYSTEM FEATURES
Changing Access Codes
The PC560 features 4 programmable Access Codes. The first code is the Master Code, and the remaining
three codes are normal Access Codes.
Programming Access Codes:
FLASH. The Zone Lights will indicate which Access Codes have been programmed, and which Access
Code is presently being programmed:
When the [
Code is already programmed.
Changing or Adding a Code:
of the code to be changed; the corresponding Zone Light will begin to FLASH. For example, enter [1] to
change the Master Code, or enter [2] to change Access Code 2, and so on.
With the desired Zone Light flashing, enter a new 4-digit Access Code. Do not press [
entering the code. If an existing code is being changed, the new code will replace the old one. After the
code is entered, the keypad will beep 3 times and the Zone Light will stop flashing and remain ON.
If you want to program another code, press the number key for the code to be programmed, and enter the
new 4-digit code as described above. When all desired changes are complete, press the [#] Key to return
to “Ready”.
Erasing a Code:
the Zone Light for the code will FLASH. Enter [
changes are complete, press the [#] Key to return to “Ready”.
IMPORTANT:
installing company for assistance.
][5][Master Code] command is entered, Zone Light 1 will be ON to indicate that the Master
∗
To erase a code, enter [∗][5][Master Code]. Enter the number of the code to be erased;
Do not erase the Master Code. If the Master Code is accidentally erased, contact your
Enter [∗][5][Master Code]; the “Ready”, “Armed” and “System” lights will
Zone Light Access Code is...
OFF not programmed
ON steady programmed
Flashing presently being programmed
To change the Master Code or Access Codes 2 through 4, enter the number
] or [#] when
∗
] to erase the Access Code. When all desired
∗∗∗∗
Door Chime On/Off
The Door Chime feature causes the keypad to beep whenever an Entry-Exit Zone or Instant Zone is
activated. This feature is useful if the Entry-Exit door or doors are out of view, and you would like an
indication of when the door zones are opened and closed. Note that the Door Chime feature only functions
when the system is disarmed.
To turn the Door Chime feature ON or OFF, enter [∗][6]. If the feature is being turned ON, the keypad
sounder will beep 3 times. If the feature is being turned OFF, the sounder will emit a single long tone.
Adjusting the Keypad Sounder Tone and Backlighting
The sounder tone and the lighting behind the keys for each Keypad may be individually adjusted. The sounder
tone may be set with a loud tone, a softer tone, or no tone at all. The backlighting can be set at medium or high
brightness, or it may be turned off.
To adjust the Keypad’s sounder, press and hold the [#] Key; after two seconds, the sounder will begin to beep.
With each beep, the tone of the beep will increase or decrease. When the desired tone is achieved, release
the [#] Key.
To adjust the Keypad’s backlighting, press and hold the [∗] Key. The zone and status lights will be shut off,
and the Keypad will beep as each of the three backlighting levels is shown: medium, high and off. When the
desired level is reached, release the [∗] Key. Press the [#] Key to return to the “Ready” mode.
If all power to the system is shut off, each Keypad’s tone and backlighting will be restored to the factory settings.
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TESTING
Bell Test
Entering this command will sound the siren and turn ON all the keypad lights for 2 seconds. To perform a
bell test, enter [∗][4] on the keypad.
Weekly Testing
It is recommended that you test your system weekly.
NOTE:
Perform system tests in the off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.
1 Call to inform your monitoring station that you are testing your system.
2 Disarm the system and ensure that the “Ready” light is ON.
3 Perform a Bell Test by entering [
on the keypad will come ON. If a trouble condition is indicated after the test, press [∗][2] to view the
trouble condition.
4 Activate each sensor on your system in turn. For example, open protected doors and windows, and
walk in areas protected by motion detectors. Each Zone Light should come ON when each zone is
activated. Each Zone Light will be shut OFF when the zone is restored to normal (when the door or
window is shut, or when motion stops in areas protected by motion detectors).
5 If they are programmed for operation, press the [F], [A], and [P] keys in turn. The [F] key will sound the
bell or siren in a pulsed mode. Enter an Access Code to silence the alarm. The [A] key is a silent
alarm; the [P] key may be programmed as silent or audible. If an alarm sounds, enter an Access Code
to silence the alarm.
6 Should the system fail to operate properly, call your alarm dealer for service.
7 When testing is complete, call and advise the monitoring station.
][4]. The bell or siren will sound for 2 seconds and all of the lights
∗
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MAINTENANCE
With normal use, your system requires a minimum of maintenance. The following points should be observed:
1 Do not wash the keypad with a wet cloth, and do not use household cleaners, such as glass cleaners,
on the keypad. Light dusting with a cloth slightly dampened with plain water should remove normal
accumulations of dust.
2 The Bell Test is designed to test the condition of the back-up battery installed with your system. Even
with frequent testing, it is recommended that the back-up battery be replaced every three years.
Contact your installing company for information on replacing the battery.
3 For other system devices such as passive infrared, ultrasonic or microwave motion detectors,
glassbreak detectors and other detection devices, consult the manufacturer’s literature for testing,
cleaning and maintenance instructions.
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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
owner 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.
International Warranty
The warranty for international customers is the same as for any customer within Canada and the United States, with the exception that
Digital Security Controls Ltd. shall not be responsible for any customs fees, taxes, or VAT that may be due.
Warranty Procedure
To obtain service under this warranty , please return the item(s) in question to the point of purchase. All authorized distributors and dealers
have a warranty program. Anyone returning goods to Digital Security
Controls Ltd. must first obtain an authorization number. Digital Security Controls Ltd. will not accept any shipment whatsoever for which
prior authorization has not been obtained.
Conditions to Void Warranty
This warranty applies only to defects in parts and workmanship relating
to normal use. It does not cover:
• damage incurred in shipping or handling;
• damage caused by disaster such as fire, flood, wind, earthquake or
lightning;
• damage due to causes beyond the control of Digital Security Controls
Ltd. such as excessive voltage, mechanical shock or water damage;
• damage caused by unauthorized attachment, alterations, modifications or foreign objects;
• damage caused by peripherals (unless such peripherals were supplied by Digital Security Controls Ltd.);
• defects caused by failure to provide a suitable installation environment for the products;
• damage caused by use of the products for purposes other than those
for which it was designed;
• damage from improper maintenance;
• damage arising out of any other abuse, mishandling or improper application of the products.
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.
Disclaimer of Warranties
This warranty contains the entire warranty and shall be in lieu of
any and all other warranties, whether expressed or implied (including all implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose) And of all other ob ligations or liabilities on the part
of Digital Security Controls Ltd. Digital Security Controls Ltd. neither assumes 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 en-
tire system be completely tested on a regular basis. However, despite
frequent testing, and due to, but not limited to, criminal tampering
or electrical disruption, it is possible for this product to fail to perform as expected.
Out of Warranty Repairs
Digital Security Controls Ltd. will at its option repair or replace outof-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.
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1645 Flint Road, Downsview, Ontario, Canada M3J 2J6
Printed in Canada 29000867 R1
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• W A R N I N G •
This manual contains information on limitations regarding product use and
function and information on the limitations as to liability of the manufacturer.
The entire manual should be carefully read.
Instruction
Manual
Security Products
TM
WARNING Please Read Carefully
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 possib le. 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:
■ ■
■ 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 ser vice is
available.
■ ■
■ 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.
■ ■
■ 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.
■ ■
■ 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,
howe ver brief, will render that device inoperativ e while it does not ha ve po wer .
Pow er interruptions of any length are often accompanied by v oltage 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
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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 or 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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 dif ficult to detect.
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■ Insufficient Time
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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
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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
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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 ear thquake, 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
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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.
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