DSC PK5590CL User manual

Styled for Modern Installations.
Designed with Modern
Conveniences.
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PANELS, KEYPADS & MODULES
Color Touchscreen Security Interfaces
PK5590CL
Contemporary Design & Functionality
The color touchscreen security interface (PK5590CL) combines
basic keypad functionality with an intuitive touchscreen. The
contemporary design of the PK5590CL is ideal for today’s
modern installations. Executing everyday functions such as
arming/disarming, zone bypass and system configuration are
simplified through the inherent usability of the touchscreen
display.
Features
• Aesthetically pleasing, modern design
• High-contrast, color touchscreen QVGA display
• Flush-mount, modern design
• Prominently displayed FAP (Fire/Auxiliary/Panic) keys
• Intuitive LED indication of security system status
• Auto-adjusting CCFL (Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lighting)
backlight
• Compatible with PC1616, PC1832, and PC1864 control
panels info button leads to Help screens
• Available in English and French languages
Security Interface Functions
The Arm/Disarm function allows users to secure or disarm
their security system via the touchscreen. When performing
either of these functions, the virtual keypad is displayed
to assist users. If an incorrect access code is entered, the
security interface will prompt users with an invalid access
code message and display the virtual keypad once again.
The Bypass function allows users to avoid securing zones
they don’t want protected. This is helpful for people who
would like to secure their home, but wish to leave a
normally protected window open for example.
The Home function allows user tasks to be performed while
the security system is armed in the Stay mode. Users simply

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PK5590CL ...................................... Color Touchscreen Security Interface
PANELS, KEYPADS & MODULES
Specifications
Dimensions .............................. 149 mm x 114 mm x 58 mm
(5 14/16”W x 41/2”H x 23/10”D)
QVGA Display ................................ 3.9” (99 mm) (Diagonal)
320 x 240 Pixels
256 Colors
Auto-adjusting CCFL Backlight
Resistive Touchscreen
Viewing Angle ............................................57° Top to Center
57° Bottom to Center
60° Left to Center
37° Right to Center
Brightness ............................................................48.9 cd/m2
Current Draw ............................................................140 mA
Input Voltage .............................................................12 VDC
Operating Environment ..............0° to 49° C (32° to 120° F)
P/N 30000346 R003
press the Home button, which then leads them to the main
menu.
The Event Log function allows users to view their alarm
history and the convenient scroll bar enables users to locate
buffered events.
Once the system arming code has been entered, the
Exit/Entry Delay Countdown function lets users see the time
expire on the display during exiting or entering. The system
is armed once the timer has expired unless the Cancel
Arming button is selected.
The Configuration function allows users to adjust and set
their options, such as access codes, door chime, auto arm,
cleaning mode, time/date and contrast/brightness.
FAP Keys
Prominently displayed FAP (Fire/Auxiliary/Panic) keys allow
users to contact emergency services with the press of a
button. To help reduce false alarms, an activation delay has
been implemented that require users to press and hold the
key for two seconds before the function is initiated. The
screen displays an icon of the emergency service to notify the
user that the request has been sent.
Info Button
An on-screen Info button provides help information specific
to the functions that are displayed on the screen.
Compatibility
The PK5590CL is compatible with the following PowerSeries
control panels:
PC1616 6-16 zone
PC1832 8-32 zone
PC1864 8-64 zone