ADT DSC 1832 User manual

For a detailed review of the entire system, please view the DSC 1832 system manual.
Arm and Disarm
Arm:
To arm all sensors in AWAY mode when you are leaving the premises, press and hold the [AWAY]
button.
To arm in STAY mode when you are not leaving the premises, press and hold the [STAY] button OR
enter your [security code] and do not leave the premises.
To Quick Arm, press [*] + [0]. To enable or disable the Quick Arm feature on your device, enter [*] +
[9] + [Master Code] + [4].
Disarm:
To disarm, enter your [security code].
Battery
The DSC 1832 operates on a UB 1270 battery.
Loss of AC power and use of backup battery power is indicated by NO AC.
Quick Guide:
DSC 1832

A low battery condition is indicated by BAT.
For instructions on replacing your battery, please visit our Battery Replacement page.
Bypassing Protected Areas
Bypassing a zone allows you to arm your system with certain protected areas intentionally unarmed or to
access a protected area when the system is armed.
To bypass a zone, press [*] to enter the function menu.
Press [1] OR [*], then your [security code].
Enter the two-digit number of the zone to be bypassed OR use the [<] [>] keys to find the zone.
Press [*] to select the zone.
A [B] will appear once a zone has been bypassed.
To exit bypassing mode and return to Ready state, press [#].
To unbypass a zone, enter the two-digit zone number OR use [<] [>] to find the zone, then press [*].
The [B] will disappear from the display.
Change Date and Time
Press [*] + [6] + [Master security code] OR use the [<>] to find the [Time and Date] option from the
menu, then press [1].
Either enter the time in 24-hour format, i.e., 16:30 for 4:30pm OR use the [<] [>] scroll keys to find
the desired time.
Either enter the date in MM:DD:YY format, i.e., 03/02/15 for March 2, 2015 OR use the [<] [>] scroll
keys to find the desired date.
Press [#] to exit.
Chimes and Beeps
When your system is in chime mode, a chime alert will sound three tones whenever a protected door/window
is opened.
To turn the door chime function off, press and hold the [Chime] key for two seconds OR press [*] +
[4].
To turn the door chime function on, press and hold the [Chime] key for two seconds OR press [*] +
[4].
Reset
To clear your alarm history after an event, first arm your system with your [security code], then disarm your
system to clear the event history.

Security Codes
You can program additional user codes and attributes. Additional users will be restricted to arming and
disarming functions, while the Master user code can perform all functions.
To program a new user, press [*] + [5] + [Master security code].
Enter the two-digit number to be programmed, i.e., 06 for Access Code 6 or use the [<>] to find the
desired user code and press [*] to select.
Enter the new user’s new access code.
Continue adding additional user codes or press [#] to exit.
To erase an access code, select the code using [*] as the first digit. The system will automatically
erase the access code.
Some user numbers have been pre-programmed:
User Level
Explanation
Assigned User Code
Master
Can perform all functions and
assign codes.
[40], can only be changed by an
installer
User
Access defined by Master User.
[1] –[32]
Supervisor
Similar to Master level, but can be
changed without requiring
installer.
[41], [42]
Duress
Code secretly sends a duress
report. Any user code can be
made a Duress code.
[33], [34]
Zone Bypassing
Can manually bypass zones and
arm/disarm the system.
[3]
Onetime User Code
Can disarm the system once per
day. Reset daily at midnight.
[8]
Trouble Conditions
When a trouble condition is detected, the Trouble or System indicator will turn on and the keypad will beep
every 10 seconds.
To silence the Trouble Condition beeps, press [#].
To view the Trouble Condition, press [*] + [2].
To override the Trouble Condition and continue to arm, press [*] + [2], then press [9].

Volume
The volume on the DSC 1832 is not adjustable.