DSC PC550 User manual

Bypassing Zones

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 [*][1][Access Code] to display bypassed zones. The Zone Lights
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.
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.
NOTE: Do not bypass re zones.