
Detection Systems, Inc. Copyright © 2002 Detection Systems, Inc.
130 Perinton Parkway, Fairport, New York, USA 14450-9199 DS7445/DS7447 Installation Instructions
(585) 223-4060 • (888) 289-0096 • Fax: (585) 223-9180 P/N: 22235J 4/01
Volume Control
The keypad sounder volume can be adjusted using the [1] and [4]
keys along with the [*] key.
•Hold the [*] key while pressing the [1] key to increase the volume.
•Hold the [*] key while pressing the [4] key to decrease the volume.
NOTE: This only affects the keypad sounder. It will NOT affect the
alarm sounders/bells.
LCD Backlight Control (DS7447 only)
•Hold the [*] key while pressing the [3] key to increase the
brightness.
•Hold the [*] key while pressing the [6] key to decrease the
brightness.
NOTE: After the Keypad Sounder Volume or Backlight has been
adjusted, you must arm then disarm the system once to store
this information in the control panel. If power is disconnected
before you arm the system, the settings will be lost.
Contrast Control
•The keypad contrast can be increased by turning the contrast
control clockwise. To decrease the contrast, turn the contrast
control counterclockwise.
Special Emergency Key Labeling
(Do NOT label if unprogrammed)
If labeling, the unmarked key in the lower left corner of the keypad
MUST be labeled as the FIRE key because of its programming values
pre-setin the control panel. The unmarked center key should be labeled
as the Special Emergency key. The unmarked right key should be
labeled as the Panic key.
- See the graphics below:
FireSpecialPanic
Emergency
Commercial Fire Applications(DS7400Xi Controls Only)
•Single Keypad Use in Commercial Fire Systems:
The keypad must be used on the keypad bus and mounted to the
front of the control enclosure OR if within the same room as the
control equipment, with the wire run in conduit (or equivalently
protectedagainst mechanical injury)within 20ft.(6 m)of the control
equipment. The keypad must be assigned as keypad address 1.
•Multiple Keypad Use in Commercial Fire Systems:
One keypad only must be used on the options bus and assigned
as keypad address 11-14. The keypad must be mounted to the
front of the control enclosure OR if within the same room as the
control equipment, with the wire run in conduit (or equivalently
protectedagainst mechanical injury)within 20ft.(6 m)of the control
equipment.
NOTE: Keypad 15 is not available on Commercial Fire Systems as
option bus address 15 is used for the DS7420i module.
NOTE: On the 7400xi Rev. 3+, a maximum of 11 keypads may be
used in Commercial Fire mode. One on the option bus and
up to 10 on the keypad bus.
• Keypads 1-10 should be connected to the keypad bus and may
be placed as needed (within the wiring limits). One of these
keypads must be assigned as keypad address 1.
Instruction Label and Slide
An instruction label is provided and needs to be placed onto the pull-
out slide. The slide may be installed to pull from the left or the right
(slide it into rear of base). Be careful when installing the label; place it
as close to the pull-tab as possible.
LabelLabel
Label
Slide ineitherside
(writing on otherside)
In Case of Trouble
See the following chart:
DS7447
Continuouskeypad
sounderPLUS
"NotProgrammed.
See InstalGuide"
display
DS7447
Continuouskeypad
sounderPLUS
"SystemFault"
display
KeypadNotification PossibleCauses
DS7445
Continuouskeypad
sounder•The yellowand green wireshavebeen
disconnected.
•The keypad hasnotbeen programmed
properlyatthe controlpanel.
•The controlpanelhasmalfunctioned.
Replacethe controlpanel.
DS7445
Continuouskeypad
sounder•Akeypad'saddress hasnotbeen set
withitsaddress pins.
DS7447
3beeperrortoneon
all keypadsPLUS
"EntryError.Please
tryagain."display
DS7445
3beeperrortoneon
all keypads
•Twoormorekeypadshavethe same
address.
•DS7400 Seriesonly:DS7430 MUX
modulenotinstalled on mainboard
correctly.Check pinalignment.
•DS7400 Seriesonly:Keypad and
anotherdeviceon the option bushave
the sameaddress.
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