Tyco PC5O15 User Manual
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.
Instruction
Manual
PC5O15
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 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 difficult 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 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
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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.
About Your Security System
Your DSC Power832 Security System has been designed to provide you with the greatest possible
flexibility and convenience. Read this manual carefully and have your installer instruct you on your
system's operation and on which features have been implemented in your system. All users of this
system should be equally instructed in its use. Fill out the “System Information” page with all of you
zone information and access codes and store this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Fire Detection
This equipment is capable of monitoring fire detection devices such as smoke detectors and providing
a warning if a fire condition is detected. Good fire detection depends on having adequate number of
detectors placed in appropriate locations. This equipment should be installed in accordance with
NFPA 72 (N.F.P.A., Batterymarch Park, Quincey MA 02269). Carefully review the Family Escape
Planning guidelines in this manual.
NOTE: Your installer must enable the fire detection portion of this equipment before it becomes
functional.
Testing
To insure that your system continues to function as intended, you must test your system weekly.
Please refer to “Testing Your System” on page 13 of this manual. If your system does not function
properly, call your installing company for service.
Monitoring
This system is capable of transmitting alarms, troubles and emergency information over telephone
lines to a central station. If you inadvertently initiate an alarm, immediately call the central station to
prevent an unnecessary response.
NOTE: The monitoring function must be enabled by the installer before it becomes functional.
General System Operation
Your security system is made up of a DSC Power832 control panel, one or more Power832 keypads
and various sensors and detectors. The control panel will be mounted out of the way in a utility closet
or in a basement. The metal cabinet contains the system electronics, fuses and stand-by battery.
There is normally no reason for anyone but the installer or service professional to have access to the
control panel.
All the keypads have an audible indicator and command entry keys. The LED keypads have a group
of zone and system status lights. The LCD keypad has an alphanumeric liquid crystal display (LCD).
The keypad is used to send commands to the system and to display the current system status. The
keypad(s) will be mounted in a convenient location inside the protected premises close to the entry/
exit door(s).
The security system has several zones of area protection and each of these zones will be connected
to one or more sensors (motion detectors, glassbreak detectors, door contacts, etc.). A sensor in
alarm will be indicated by the corresponding zone lights flashing on a LED keypad or by written
messages on the LCD keypad.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
A security system cannot prevent emergencies. It is only intended to alert you and – if included –
your central station of an emergency situation. Security systems are generally very reliable but
they may not work under all conditions and they are not a substitute for prudent security practices
or life and property insurance. Your security system should be installed and serviced by qualified
security professionals who should instruct you on the level of protection that has been provided
and on system operations.
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System Information
Fill out the following information for future reference and store this manual in a safe place.
Access Codes
Your Master Code is:__________________________________________
Additional Access Codes:
01 __________________ 09 ____________________ 17 ____________________ 25 ________________
02 __________________ 10 ____________________ 18 ____________________ 26 ________________
03 __________________ 11 ____________________ 19 ____________________ 27 ________________
04 __________________ 12 ____________________ 20 ____________________ 28 ________________
05 __________________ 13 ____________________ 21 ____________________ 29 ________________
06 __________________ 14 ____________________ 22 ____________________ 30 ________________
07 __________________ 15 ____________________ 23 ____________________ 31 ________________
08 __________________ 16 ____________________ 24 ____________________ 32 ________________
Zone Information
There are ________ active zones on the system.
Zone Protected Area Zone Type
1 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
2 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
3 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
4 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
5 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
6 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
7 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
8 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
9 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
10 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
11 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
12 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
13 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
14 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
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15 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
16 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
17 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
18 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
19 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
20 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
21 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
22 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
23 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
24 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
25 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
26 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
27 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
28 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
29 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
30 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
31 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
32 ___________________________________________ _____________________________________
[F] FIRE __________________________________________
[A] AUXILIARY ____________________________________
[P] PANIC ________________________________________
The Exit Delay Time is________ seconds.
The Entry Delay Time is ______ seconds.
For Service
Central Station Information:
Account #:___________________________________ Telephone #:_________________________________
Installer Information:
Company: ___________________________________ Telephone #: _________________________________
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Access Codes
Access codes are used to arm and disarm the system. There are 37 access codes available: 1 master
code, 32 regular access codes, 2 duress codes and 2 partition master codes. Ask your installer for
more information on using the duress and partition master codes.
Only the Master Code can be used to program additional security codes and to change other system
features as well as to arm and disarm the security system. The Master Code will be supplied to you by
your installer. All keypad entries are made by pressing one key at a time.
All access codes can be programmed by following the procedure outlined in “Programming Security
Codes” on page 7.
NOTE: An access code can be a four or six digit number depending on how your installer has
programmed your system. Ask your installer for more information regarding access codes.
Arming the System
Arming from an LED or LCD5501Z Keypad:
If the Ready light is ON, the system is ready for arming. If the Ready light is OFF, check to see that all
doors and windows are closed and that motion is stopped in areas covered by motion detectors. The
system cannot be armed unless the Ready light is ON indicating that all zones are closed and the
system is in the Ready state.
Enter your access code. As each digit is entered, the keypad sounder will beep. If the access code
was entered incorrectly, the keypad buzzer will sound steadily for two seconds. If this occurs, press
the [#] key and re-enter your access code. If the correct access code is entered, the keypad sounder
will beep quickly and the Armed light will come ON. Exit the premises through the door indicated by
your installer as the Exit/Entry door.
The panel will provide an exit delay period, indicated by keypad beeps, for you to exit the premises
without causing an alarm. At the end of the exit delay period, the Ready light will turn OFF and the
system will be armed. The exit delay time can be changed by your installer.
Arming from an LCD Keypad:
Secure System
Before Arming<>
Enter Code to
Arm System < >
Enter Code to
Arm System
Exit Delay in
Progress
Enter Code to
Disarm System
* WARNING *
Bypass Active
When this message appears, one or more zones are not secured. To secure the
system, close all doors and windows and cease all motion in areas covered by
motion detectors.
When this message appears, use the arrow (< >) keys to verify that the system is
clear of troubles and that no zones are bypassed unintentionally (see “Viewing
Trouble Conditions” on page 13 and “Zone Bypassing” on page 12).
If this display is showing, the system is in the Ready state and may be fully armed.
To arm the system, enter your access code.
Once the correct access code has been entered, the display will be as shown. The
panel will provide an exit delay period, also indicated by keypad beeps, for you to
exit the premises without causing an alarm. Exit through the door indicated by your
installer as the Exit/Entry door.
This message will be displayed once the exit delay expires and the system is fully
armed.
If this message appears, be aware of which zones are bypassed and why (see
“Zone Bypassing” on page 12). NOTE: If you arm the system with a zone
bypassed or with a trouble present, your security protection is reduced.
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Alternate Arming Methods
Away Arming
Arming the system in the Away mode will have all interior zones and perimeter zones active. If motion
is detected in the interior zones, or if one of the perimeter zones is violated, the alarm sequence will
begin. To arm in the Away mode, enter your access code and exit the premises through a designated
Exit/Entry door. The system will recognize that occupants have left the premises. Once the exit delay
expires, the system will be fully armed.
If your installer has programmed the “Away” function key, you can use it at any time to Away arm your
system. Press and hold the key for 2 seconds to initiate away arming. If your system is stay armed,
pressing the Away key will turn on the interior zones and the system will be away armed.
Audible Exit Fault
In an attempt to reduce false alarms, the Audible Exit Fault is designed to notify you of an improper
exit when arming the system in the Away mode. In the event that you fail to exit the premises during
the allotted exit delay period, or if you do not securely close the Exit/Entry door, the system will notify
you that it was improperly armed in two ways: the keypad will emit one continuous beep and the bell or
siren will sound. If this occurs, you must re-enter the premises, enter your access code to disarm the
system, and then follow the arming procedure again, making sure to exit the premises in the proper
fashion. Your installer will tell you if the Audible Exit Fault has been enabled on your system.
Stay Arming
This feature, if enabled by your installer, will allow you to arm the perimeter zones while leaving the
interior zones inactive so that you can remain on the premises while the system is armed. When you
enter your security code to arm the system and
Entry door, the system will arm in the Stay mode, automatically bypassing the interior zones.
If your installer has programmed the “Stay” function key, you can use it at any time to stay arm your
system. Press and hold the key for 2 seconds to turn on stay arming. If your system is away armed,
pressing the Stay key will turn off the interior zones and the system will be stay armed.
You can turn the interior zones on again by pressing the Away key or [
zones, do not go into areas covered by motion detectors. To access areas protected by motion detectors,
you must enter your security code and disarm the system, or press the Stay key to turn off interior zones.
do not
exit the premises through a designated Exit/
✱][1]. If you turn on the interior
Arming Without Entry Delay
If you wish to arm your system without the entry delay, enter [✱][9] then your access code. The Armed
light will flash as a reminder that the system is armed and has no entry delay. An entry through any
zone programmed as a delay zone will create an instant alarm.
The entry delay can be activated or deactivated at any time while the system is armed by pressing [
✱][9].
Quick Arm
When the Quick Arm feature is enabled, the system may be armed by simply pressing [✱][0] instead of your
access code. Please note that pressing [✱][0] will only allow you to arm the system; to disarm, you must enter
a valid access code. Your installer will inform you if the Quick Arm feature has been enabled on your system.
Quick Exit
When the Quick Exit feature is enabled, pressing [✱][0] while the system is armed will provide a two minute
window for you to exit the premises. During this time, you may only open and close the designated Entry/
Exit door once. Once the door is closed, the panel will end the two minute quick exit delay. If the door is
opened again, or if the door is not closed after two minutes, or if another zone is opened, the panel will begin
the entry delay. Your installer will inform you if the Quick Exit feature has been enabled on your system.
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Disarming the System
Disarming from an LED or LCD5501Z Keypad:
Enter the premises through a designated Exit/Entry door; entering by any other door will sound an
immediate alarm. As soon as the Exit/Entry door is opened, the keypad will beep to indicate that the
system should be disarmed. Go to the keypad and enter your access code. If an error is made
entering the code, enter your code again. As soon as the correct code is entered, the Armed light
will go out and the keypad will stop beeping.
The correct access code must be entered before the entry delay period expires. If a valid access
code is not entered during this time, the system will go into alarm. The entry delay time may be
changed by your installer.
If an alarm occurred while the system was armed, upon disarming the system, the Memory light and
the zone light corresponding to the zone (zone number on LCD5501Z) which caused the alarm will
flash for 30 seconds. After the 30 second period, the Memory light and zone light will stop flashing and
the panel will return to the Ready state. Pressing the [#] key during the 30 second period will cancel
the alarm memory display. To view other alarms, press [
If a trouble was detected when the panel is disarmed, the Trouble light will turn ON (See “Viewing
Trouble Conditions” on page 12 to determine the source of the trouble.) Please note that troubles will
not display while the system is in the Alarm Memory Display mode.
Disarming from an LCD Keypad:
Upon entering through a designated Exit/Entry door, the keypad will beep and the entry delay will
commence, reminding you to disarm the system. The keypad will display the following message...
Entry Active
Enter Your Code
System Disarmed
No Alarm Memory
Enter Code to
Arm System
View Memory < >
“Zone of Alarm”
Secure System
Before Arming <>
Enter Code to
Arm System < >
Enter your access code. If an error is made in entering the code, enter the code
again.
When a valid access code is entered, the keypad will stop beeping. If no
alarms occurred while the panel was armed, and there are no troubles, the display
will read...
After about five seconds, the system will return to the Ready state and the display
will read...
If an alarm occurred while the system was armed, this message will be displayed.
Use the arrow (< >) keys to view which zones caused the alarm. If a zone is still in
alarm, the display will show the following message to indicate that a zone is open...
Upon disarming and if a trouble is present, this message will be displayed. Use the
arrow (< >) keys to view which troubles are affecting the system (see “Viewing
Trouble Conditions” on page 12).
✱][3].
NOTE: If you return and find that an alarm has occurred while you were away, it is possible that
an intruder may still be on the premises. Go to a neighbour's house, and call the local police to
investigate.
The alarm memory is cleared each time the panel is armed so that any alarms showing are
alarms that occurred only during the last armed period.
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