DSC Maxsys PC4164 User manual

PC4164 v2.1 • Installation 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.

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Digital Security Controls Ltd. could void your
authority to use this equipment.
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, in strict accor-
dance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been
type tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart
“B” of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in any
residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause interference to television or radio reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
•Re-orient the receiving antenna
•Relocate the alarm control with respect to the receiver
•Move the alarm control away from the receiver
•Connect the alarm control into a different outlet so that alarm control and receiver are on different circuits.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional sugges-
tions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the FCC helpful: “How to Identify and Resolve Radio/
Television Interference Problems”. This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washing-
ton, D.C. 20402, Stock # 004-000-00345-4.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.
Ce dispositif satisfait aux exigences d’Industrie Canada, prescrites dans le document CNR-210. son utilisation est
autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’utilisateur du disposi-
tif doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de comprom-
ettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.

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Table of Contents
1: Introduction 3
1.1 Before You Begin ............................................................................................. 3
1.2 How to Use This Manual................................................................................ 4
1.3 PC4164 Specifications...................................................................................... 5
1.4 Wireless Devices .............................................................................................. 5
2: Getting Started 6
2.1 Unpack the PC4164 ......................................................................................... 6
2.2 Install the Antennas......................................................................................... 6
2.3 Find a Mounting Location for the PC4164................................................... 6
2.4 Connecting the PC4164................................................................................... 7
2.5 Enroll the PC4164 ............................................................................................ 8
3: Enroll & Program Wireless Devices 9
3.1 A Note about Electronic Serial Numbers (ESN) ......................................... 9
3.2 Enroll Wireless Devices using Zones (WLS904, WLS905, WLS906,
WLS907, WLS908, WLS912, WLS914, and WLS915) ................................. 9
3.3 Enroll and Program Wireless Keys (WLS909)........................................... 10
3.4 Enroll and Program Handheld Keypads (WLS910) ................................. 12
4: Testing & Mounting Devices 14
4.1 Test the Placement of WLS904, WLS905, WLS906, WLS907, WLS912,
WLS914, and WLS915 Devices .................................................................... 14
4.2 Test WLS908, WLS909 and WLS910 Reception......................................... 15
4.3 Mount the PC4164 and Wireless Devices................................................... 16
4.4 Battery Test For WLS908 Panic Pendants .................................................. 16
5: Deleting & Replacing Devices 17
5.1 Replacing Devices.......................................................................................... 17
5.2 Deleting Devices ............................................................................................ 18
5.3 Erasing Device Serial Numbers................................................................... 18
6: Additional Programming Notes 19
6.1 Device Supervision........................................................................................ 19
6.2 Trouble Conditions........................................................................................ 20
7: Troubleshooting 22
8: Programming Worksheets 23
Appendix A: Guidelines for Locating Smoke Detectors 27
Index 28
Limited Warranty inside back cover

WARNING Please Read Care-
fully
Note to Installers
This warning contains vital information. As the only individ-
ual 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 pro-
vide protection. Any alarm system of any type may be com-
promised deliberately or may fail to operate as expected for a
variety of reasons. Some but not all of these reasons may be:
■Inadequate Installation
A security system must be installed properly in order to pro-
vide adequate protection. Every installation should be evalu-
ated 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 pro-
tection 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.
■Criminal Knowledge
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.
■Access by Intruders
Intruders may enter through an unprotected access point, cir-
cumvent 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.
■Power Failure
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 pos-
sible 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 interrup-
tion, 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.
■Failure of Replaceable Batteries
This system’s wireless transmitters have been designed to pro-
vide 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.
■Compromise of Radio Frequency (Wire-
less) 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.
■System Users
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.
■Smoke Detectors
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 resi-
dence 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.
■Motion Detectors
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 unin-
tentional such as masking, painting, or spraying of any mate-
rial 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 tem-
perature 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, sun-
light, steam vents, lighting and so on.
■Warning Devices
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 warn-
ing devices may be interfered with by other noise sources such
as stereos, radios, televisions, air conditioners or other appli-
ances, or passing traffic. Audible warning devices, however
loud, may not be heard by a hearing-impaired person.
■Telephone Lines
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.
■Insufficient Time
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.
■Component Failure
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.
■Inadequate Testing
Most problems that would prevent an alarm system from oper-
ating as intended can be found by regular testing and mainte-
nance. 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 indicat-
ing devices and any other operational devices that are part of
the system.
■Security and Insurance
Regardless of its capabilities, an alarm system is not a substi-
tute 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.

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Section 1: Introduction
The PC4164 is a wireless signal receiver for use with Maxsys PC4010 and
PC4020 v3.x panels. The PC4164 receives signals from WLS9XX wireless
devices.
New features of the PC4164 v2.1:
•Up to eight PC4164 v2.1 receivers can be enrolled on PC4020 v3.2 panels:
If you are installing a PC4020 v3.2 system, you can enroll up to eight
PC4164 wireless receivers. This will give you a greater range in which to
install wireless devices. It will also allow you to install backup wireless
receivers with overlapping ranges, to provide increased security for the
wireless zones on the system.
NOTE: If you are installing a PC4010/4020 v3.0 or 3.1 system, you can
only enroll one PC4164 v2.1 module.
•Support for the following wireless devices: mini-universal transmitter
(WLS915), glassbreak detector (WLS912), dual-PIR motion detector
(WLS914)
1.1 Before You Begin
This manual describes how to install, program and maintain the PC4164 on
a PC4010/4020 Security System. You should have completed the following
steps in your PC4010/4020 installation, before you install the PC4164 mod-
ule:
1. Plan the installation and wiring of the PC4010/4020 system (see
PC4010/PC4020 Installation Manual)
2. Install the control panel, and install and enroll at least one keypad to use
for programming (see PC4010/PC4020 Installation Manual)
You can program the PC4164 from a PC4010/4020 system LCD keypad or
using downloading software on a remote computer. Read your system
Installation Manual, “How to Program” for more information.

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1.2 How to Use This Manual
To install and set up the PC4164 and wireless devices, follow these steps:
1. Enroll and temporarily mount the PC4164 module (see Section 2)
2. Enroll and program wireless devices using zones, wireless keys and
handheld keypads (see Section 3)
3. Complete zone and other programming on the system (see Sections 4 and
5)
4. Test the placement of all the wireless devices (see Section 6)
5. Permanently mount the PC4164 receiver and wireless devices (see Section
6)
To replace or delete wireless devices already enrolled, see Section 4.
For additional information on wireless motion detectors and wireless keys,
see Sections 7 and 8.
For help with troubleshooting, see Section 9.
Record the zone or slot and serial numbers of all wireless devices, and other
programming in the Programming Worksheets section at the end of the man-
ual.
PC4010/4020 Programming
All programming sections in this manual are referred to by reference num-
ber. A detailed description of PC4010/PC4020 programming is in the
PC4010/PC4020 Installation Manual, “How to Program.”
To program using reference numbers, enter Installer’s programming
([*][8][Installer’s Code]). Press and hold the [A]uxiliary key until the keypad
displays the following message:
“Enter Ref # then *.”
Enter the reference number found in the Programming Worksheets for the
section you wish to program, then press the [*] key. The display will imme-
diately go to the programming item you have selected.

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1.3 PC4164 Specifications
• Up to eight PC4164 receivers may be installed per PC4020 v3.2 system;
one PC4164 receiver may be installed per PC4010/PC4020 v3.1 and v3.0
system
• Nominal current draw of 120mA
• Frequency: 922 to 926 MHz, Spread Spectrum
• Receives signals from up to 56 wireless zones on a PC4010 v3.0 and
higher, and up to 64 wireless zones on a PC4020 v3.0 and higher
• Antenna - orthogonal design for enhanced performance
• Programmable supervisory window, 01:00 to 23:59
• Location
- can be wired up to 750 ft. / 230 m from the main panel with 22 gauge
wire
- connects to Combus
- for longer wire runs, thicker gauge wire must be used.
1.4 Wireless Devices
NOTE: Please refer to the Installation Instruction sheets of the following
devices for more information.
The PC4164 v2.1 can receive signals from the following devices:
This unit is listed as a single or multiple station smoke detector accessory.
• WLS904 Motion Detector
• WLS905 Universal Transmitter
• WLS906 Smoke Detector
• WLS907 Universal Transmitter
• WLS908 Panic Pendant
• WLS909 Wireless Key (up to 16)
• WLS910 Handheld Keypad (up to 4)
• WLS912 Glassbreak Detector
• WLS914 Dual-PIR Motion Detector
• WLS915 Mini-Universal Transmitter
Batteries
The wireless devices are designed to use Eveready Alkaline Energizer bat-
teries only. The WLS908 Panic Pendant is a sealed unit and the batteries can-
not be replaced.
NOTE: Do not use other brands of batteries. Using any other brand
voids any approvals and may affect the system operation.

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Section 2: Getting Started
This section describes how to set up and enroll the PC4164 module.
2.1 Unpack the PC4164
Check that the following parts are in your PC4164 package:
• PC4164 PCB
• PC4164 plastic cabinet
• 2 antennas
2.2 Install the Antennas
Attach both antennas to the terminals marked ANT1 and ANT2, (not GND1
and GND2). Install the antennas ONLY as shown in the following diagrams:
DO NOT install the antennas this way:
2.3 Find a Mounting Location for the PC4164
NOTE: Do not permanently mount the PC4164 now. Mount the PC4164
receiver after you have done placement tests with all the wireless
devices (see sections 4.1 and 4.2).
Find a place that is:
•Dry
• Central to the proposed placement of all wireless devices
• As high as possible
• Far from sources of interference, including: electrical noise such as com-
puters, televisions and electric motors in appliances and heating and air
conditioning units; large metal objects like heating ducts and plumbing
which may shield the antenna.
Make sure that electrical wires will not run over the antenna(s) of the mod-
ule when it is mounted.
When mounting the PC4164 in a basement, place the module as high and as
close to the underside of the first floor as possible. The range of the module
will be smaller if the unit is mounted below ground level.

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2.4 Connecting the PC4164
The PC4164 is connected to the control panel via the Combus.
CAUTION: Remove all power from the panel while connecting modules
to the Combus.
Wire the PC4164 to the Combus of the PC4010/PC4020 according to dia-
gram 1:
Diagram 1

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2.5 Enroll the PC4164
You must enroll one PC4164 module with the PC4010/4020 panel, before
you can install and program the WLS9XX devices.
If you are installing a PC4020 v3.2, you can enroll up to eight PC4164 wire-
less receivers. This will give you a greater range in which to install wireless
devices. It will also allow you to install backup wireless receivers with over-
lapping ranges, to provide increased security for the wireless zones on the
system. If you are installing a PC4010/PC4020 v3.1 or v3.0, you can only
enroll one PC4164 receiver.
NOTE: The maximum number of wireless zones you can enroll on the a
PC4010 is 56, and on a PC4020 is 64, even if you install more than one
PC4164 wireless receiver.
NOTE: You cannot have more than 64 zones on the PC4010 and 128
zones on the PC4020. If the total number of zones theoretically avail-
able on the zone expanders exceeds the maximum for the panel, you
will not be able to use the extra zones.
A description of how to enroll keypads and modules is in your PC4010/
PC4020 Installation Manual.
Follow these steps to enroll your PC4164 module.
1. At a PC4010/4020 system LCD keypad, enter [*][8][Installer’s code] to
go to the Installer’s Programming section.
2. Enter Ref #[0200], to go to the Enroll Module section.
3 Scroll to PC41XX Zn. Ex., press [*]. The LCD keypad will display Create
Tamper on Desired Unit.
4. Tamper the PC4164:
i) make sure the connection between the T1 and T2 tamper terminals is
closed (tamper zone secured) (see Diagram 1).
ii)open the normally closed contact, if present, or remove the wiring from
one of the tamper terminals (tamper zone violated). The change from
secure to violated will enroll the module.
5. The LCD keypad will display PC4164 Zn. Ex. Mod XX Enrolled. Record
the module number of the PC4164 receiver in the Programming Work-
sheets.
6. When the module is enrolled, re-secure the connection between the T1
and T2 terminals.
7. To enroll another PC4164 module, repeat steps 2 to 6. To exit module
enrollment, press [#].
The PC4164 module is now installed and enrolled on the PC4010/4020 system. You
can now enroll and program the wireless devices. How to do this is described in Sec-
tion 3.

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Section 3: Enroll & Program Wireless
Devices
This section describes how to enroll and program:
• wireless devices using zones (WLS904, WLS905, WLS906, WLS907,
WLS908, WLS912, WLS914, and WLS915)
• wireless keys (WLS909)
• handheld keypads (WLS910).
For more information on these devices, read the instruction sheet included
with each device.
3.1 A Note about Electronic Serial Numbers (ESN)
In order to reduce the occurrence of wireless devices with the same serial
number, 6-digit serial numbers are now printed on the back of each wireless
device. The 6-digit serial numbers include hexadecimal digits. For instruc-
tions on programming hexadecimal numbers, see your PC4010/4020 Instal-
lation Manual, How to Program.
Older wireless devices will only have 5-digit serial numbers. To enroll these
devices, enter [0], then the 5-digit serial number.
3.2 Enroll Wireless Devices using Zones (WLS904, WLS905,
WLS906, WLS907, WLS908, WLS912, WLS914, and WLS915)
NOTE: Before you permanently mount wireless devices, test each one in
its intended mounting location to make sure that it can communicate
properly with the PC4164. Test the device 2-3 times. See Section 4.1 for
more information.
1. At a system LCD keypad, enter [*][8][Installer’s code].
2. Enter Ref #[001300] to go to the Enroll Device programming section.
This section will only be available if you have enrolled the PC4164 with
the panel (see “Enroll the PC4164” on page 8).
The LCD keypad will display Enroll Device Serial # [ ].
3. Look at the back of the first wireless device you want to enroll. If the
device has a 6-digit serial number, enter it now. If the device only has a 5-
digit number, enter a [0] and then the 5-digit number.
4. On PC4020 v3.2 and higher panels: The LCD keypad prompts Enroll
Device Zone XXX. Enter a 3-digit zone number for the device.
On PC4010/PC4020 v3.1 and v3.0 panels: The system automatically
assigns the next available zone number to the device, and displays the
zone number on the keypad.
NOTE: If the zone selected is a hardwired zone, the wireless zone will
replace it. However, you cannot replace an AML or PC4820 zone with a
wireless zone. If you select an AML or PC4820 zone, the keypad will
sound an error tone.

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5. Record the serial number and zone number in the programming work-
sheets in the back of this manual.
6. The LCD keypad will display Enroll Device Serial # [ ]. Continue
with steps 3 – 5 until all devices have been enrolled.
7. To exit device enrollment, press [#].
Program Partitions and Zones
Now that you have enrolled and mounted the wireless devices, you should
program your PC4010/4020 partitions and zones. See your PC4010/4020
Installation Manual.
3.3 Enroll and Program Wireless Keys (WLS909)
For wireless keys to work on the system, you need to enroll them and then
program the function buttons. You can enroll up to 16 wireless keys on the
PC4164.
Step 1: Enroll Wireless keys
1. At a system LCD keypad, enter [*][8][Installer’s code] to go to the
Installer’s Programming section.
2. Enter Ref #[001300], to go to the Enroll Device programming section.
This section will only be available if you have enrolled the PC4164 with
the panel (see “Enroll the PC4164” on page 8). The LCD keypad will dis-
play
Enroll Device Serial # [ ].
3. Look at the back of the wireless key. If it has a 6-digit serial number,
enter it now. If it only has a 5-digit number, enter a [0] and then the 5-
digit number.
4. The display will show Enroll Device WKEY #XX, where XX = the Wkey
slot to which the WLS909 is assigned (01 to 16).
5. Record the serial number and assigned slot number in the programming
worksheets in the back of this manual.
6. Continue with steps 3 – 5 until all wireless keys have been enrolled.
Wireless Key Reporting
When you enroll a wireless key, the panel will assign a user number (0101 to
0116) to the key. The wireless key enrolled in slot 01 will be given user num-
ber 0101, slot 02 will have user number 0102, and so on. This allows the
panel to transmit and log the arm/disarm events performed by each wire-
less key.
You can still program access codes for user numbers 0101 to 0116.
For example:
User 0101 arms or disarms using an access code - the panel transmits and
logs Closing/Opening User 0101.
A user arms or disarms using wireless key 01 - the panel transmits Closing/
Opening User 0101, and logs both Closing/Opening User 0101 AND Closing/
Opening WKey #01.

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Step 2: Program the WLS909 Function Buttons
WLS909 wireless keys have four programmable function buttons. When you
press and hold a button for two seconds, the programmed function will be
executed. Each function button can be assigned to one partition.
NOTE: Wireless key function buttons will not work when the parti-
tion(s) they are assigned to are being accessed for zone bypassing or
programming.
1. From Installer’s Programming, enter Ref #[001304], to go to WLSKey
Functions.
2. Scroll to the slot number of the key you want to program (01-16). Press
[*].
3. Scroll to the number of the button you want to program (1-4). Press [*].
4. Enter the 2-digit number of the function you want to select, or scroll to
the function you want to assign to that button and press [*]. The follow-
ing functions may be programmed:
00 Null Key 07 Arm Interior
01 Stay Arm 08-15 [*][7] Command Outputs 1-8
02 Away Arm 16 Fire Alarm
03 No-Entry Arm 17 Auxiliary Alarm
04 Chime On/Off 18 Panic Alarm
05 System Test 19 Disarm (Off)
06 Quick Exit
NOTE: If programmed, these options do not require access code entry
regardless of other system options. The programmed function will be
executed immediately.
5. The LCD keypad will show Select (01) Partition 1. Scroll to the partition
you want the button to work in, and press [*] to select.
6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 until all the buttons are programmed.
7. Repeat steps 4 to 6 until all the wireless keys are programmed.
8. To exit, press [#].
NOTE: When a Wireless Key is used to disarm a partition, all courtesy
pulse outputs enabled for that partition will activate for two minutes.

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3.4 Enroll and Program Handheld Keypads (WLS910)
For the handheld keypads to work on the system, you need to enroll them.
You may also want to program the function keys. You can enroll up to four
handheld keypads on the PC4164.
Step 1: Enroll Handheld Keypads
1. At a system LCD keypad, enter [*][8][Installer’s code].
2. Enter Ref #[001300] to go to the Enroll Device programming section.
This section will only be available if you have enrolled the PC4164 with
the panel (see “Enroll the PC4164” on page 8). The LCD keypad will dis-
play
Enroll Device Serial # [ ].
3. Look at the back of the handheld keypad. If it has a 6-digit serial num-
ber, enter it now. If it only has a 5-digit number, enter a [0] and then the
5-digit number.
4. The display will show Select (01) Partition 1. Scroll to the partition the
keypad will be enrolled on. Press [*] to select the partition for the key-
pad.
NOTE: Handheld keypads will not work when the partition they are
assigned to are being accessed for zone bypassing or programming
5. The display will show Enroll Device HHK #XX, where XX = the slot the
WLS910 is assigned to (1 to 4).
Record the serial number and assigned slot number in the programming
worksheets in the back of this manual.
6. Repeat steps 3 – 5 until all handheld keypads have been enrolled.
7. To exit, press [#].
NOTE: To change the partition a handheld keypad is assigned to, you
must delete and then re-enroll the keypad.

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Step 2: Program WLS910 Handheld Keypad Function Keys
Number keys [1], [2], [3] and [4] can be used as function keys on the WLS910
handheld keypad. When you press and hold one of the 4 function keys on
the keypad for two seconds, the programmed function will be executed.
NOTE: All keys pressed on this keypad are sent as if pressed from a
wired keypad. Only use this device for performing the functions recom-
mended in the documentation.
1. From Installer’s Programming, enter Ref #[001305], or scroll to HHK
Functions and press [*].
2. Scroll to the slot number of the handheld keypad you want to program
(01-04). Press [*].
3. Scroll to the number of the function key you want to program (1-4).
Press [*].
4. Enter the 2-digit number of the function you want to select, or scroll to
the function you want to assign to that button and press [*]. The follow-
ing functions may be programmed:
00 Null Key 05 System Test
01 Stay Arm 06 Quick Exit
02 Away Arm 07 Arm Interior
03 No-Entry Arm 08-15 [*][7] Command Outputs 1-8
04 Chime On/Off
NOTE: If a programmed function requires access code entry on a hard-
wired keypad, it will also require access code entry on a handheld key-
pad
5. Repeat steps 3 to 4 until all the function keys are programmed.
6. Repeat steps 2 to 5 until all the handheld keypads are programmed.
7. To exit, press [#].
NOTE: You cannot use the handheld keypad for Silence Fire or Reset
Fire Zones functions.
Now that you have enrolled and programmed all the wireless devices, you will need
to test the devices and mount wireless devices using zones. See section 4 for more
information.

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Section 4: Testing & Mounting Devices
You should test each device you have enrolled to ensure good signal
strength between the devices and the PC4164. Follow the instructions in this
section to test wireless devices which use zones, wireless keys and handheld
keypads.
If several wireless devices produce BAD test results, you may need to move
the PC4164 to a better location. (See section 2.3 for tips on finding a location
for the PC4164.)
4.1 Test the Placement of WLS904, WLS905, WLS906, WLS907,
WLS912, WLS914, and WLS915 Devices
It is very important to test each wireless device before it is mounted. Follow-
ing these steps will test the placement of WLS904, WLS905, WLS906,
WLS907, WLS912, WLS914, and WLS915 wireless devices, based on the sig-
nal strength between the PC4164 and the device:
NOTE: You cannot test the Panic Pendant (WLS908), Wireless Key
(WLS909), and Handheld Keypad (WLS910) in this mode. See section 4.2
for instructions on testing these devices.
1. Temporarily place the device in its intended mounting location.
2. At a system LCD keypad, enter [*][8][Installer’s code].
3. Enter Ref # [001303] to go to the Device Test section.
4. Enter [00] to have test results sounded on the keypad buzzers only. Enter
[01] to have test results sounded by the system bells, as well as the key-
pad buzzers.
5. Use the [<][>] keys to scroll to the device and press [*] to select it. The
keypad will display Activate Device.
6. Activate the device being tested. A result will be displayed on the key-
pad or sounded by the keypad or bell.
WLS904 and WLS914: Remove the detector from its backplate, wait for 5
seconds, then reattach the detector to its backplate.
WLS906: Hold the supplied magnet near the raised line on the outer rim
of the bracket. When the sounder on the WLS906 activates, remove the
magnet.
WLS905, WLS907, and WLS915: Open and close the contact by moving
the magnet away from the unit. If the unit is attached to a door or a win-
dow, open and close the door or window to activate the device.
WLS912: Press and hold the test mode tab for 5 seconds. Release the test
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7. Read the test results:
Placement LCD Keypad Display Keypad Buzzer/ Bells
Good Good 1 Beep/squawk
Fair Fair 2 Beeps/squawks
Bad Bad 3 Beeps/squawks
Activate the device until you get 3 good or fair results in a row. Wait 10
seconds between each test on the same device. You may mount wireless
devices where results were good or fair.
On a PC4020 v3.2 system, the system keypad will also display the num-
ber of PC4164 receivers that reported the highest level result (e.g. “Place-
ment Good By 2 Receivers”).
Devices indicating a bad result must be moved to another location. You
may only have to move the device a few inches to correct a bad result.
NOTE: Do not mount any device where a “bad” test result was indi-
cated.
If several wireless devices produce BAD test results, you may need to
move the PC4164 to a better location. (See section “Find a Mounting
Location for the PC4164” on page 6.)
8. To test another device, press [#] once, then repeat steps 4 - 7. Continue to
test the devices until both the PC4164 and the devices are in good or fair
locations.
9. To exit installer programming, press [#].
4.2 Test WLS908, WLS909 and WLS910 Reception
The panic pendant (WLS908), wireless key (WLS909) and handheld keypad
(WLS910) cannot be tested using the module placement test described
above. To ensure that the PC4164 is receiving transmissions from these
devices, conduct the following tests:
WLS908: Press the “Test” button at several different points in the installa-
tion. If the test is sucessful, the keypad buzzes for 3 seconds and displays
“Device Test Complete”.
WLS909: Use the function keys to arm and disarm the system at several dif-
ferent points in the installation.
NOTE: Do not use a Fire, Auxiliary or Panic key to test your WLS909 as
pressing these buttons will always notify your central station of a non-
medical emergency.
WLS910: Use the keypad to arm and disarm the system from several differ-
ent points in the installation.
If these devices do not operate from all points in the installation, you will
need to move the PC4164 receiver. Moving the PC4164 higher will usually
improve the reception.
If you move the PC4164, repeat the tests described in sections 4.1 and 4.2 on
all the wireless devices. Continue to test the devices until you have found

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locations with good or fair placement results for the PC4164 and the zone
devices, and there is acceptable range between the PC4164 and the WLS908,
WLS909 and WLS910 devices.
4.3 Mount the PC4164 and Wireless Devices
Do not permanently mount the PC4164 until you have tested reception with
all the wireless devices (see sections 4.1 on page 14, and 4.2 on page 15).
Once you have done this and have a good location, mount the PC4164:
1. Remove the four screws that attach the PC4164 to the plastic cabinet.
2. Pull the Combus wires through the hole at the back of the cabinet.
3. Mount the cabinet securely to the wall.
4. Reattach the PC4164 to the mounted cabinet using the four mounting
screws.
Mount the WLS904, WLS905, WLS906, WLS907, WLS912, WLS914,
and WLS915 Devices
If you have conducted the placement test described in section 4.1 and got 3
“Good” or “Fair” results in a row for each device, you can mount the wire-
less devices. See the Installation sheet for each device for mounting instruc-
tions.
4.4 Battery Test For WLS908 Panic Pendants
Panic Pendants cannot be tested using the module placement test, or the
walk test. You must assign panic pendant zones to one or more partitions
before you can test the Panic Pendants. Follow these steps to test Panic Pen-
dants:
1. Begin testing when your PC4010/4020 system is in the ready state and
the LCD keypad Ready light is on.
2. Go to a partition to which the pendant is assigned.
NOTE: You can only view the Panic Pendant test result on a partition
LCD keypad. To view the test result on a global LCD keypad, you must
“loan” the keypad to the partition before you begin the test. See your
PC4010/4020 Installation Manual for information on global and parti-
tion keypads.
3. Press and hold the small middle button on the pendant marked “Test”
for two seconds.
4. If the pendant’s battery is low, the LCD keypad’s Trouble light will turn
ON and the keypad will give a series of continuous beeps.
The user should also perform this test when they perform the weekly sys-
tem test.
NOTE: If a low battery condition is detected, you must immediately
replace the unit.

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Section 5: Deleting & Replacing Devices
and Modules
If a device is not working, or you need to change the setup of the system,
you may need to replace or delete wireless devices. Follow the appropriate
procedure in this section.
5.1 Replacing Devices
Wireless devices are divided into the following classes:
Class Model
2 WLS905, WLS907, WLS915
3 WLS904, WLS912, WLS914
4 WLS906
5 WLS908
6 & 9 WLS909
7 WLS910
This section describes how to replace one device with another device of the
same class. All programming that was used with the old device will be used
with the new device. For example, a WLS905 can be replaced with a
WLS907, or a WLS910 can be replaced with another WLS910.
1. At a system LCD keypad, enter [*][8][Installer’s code].
2. Enter Ref #[001302] to go to the Replace Device section. The LCD key-
pad will display
Serial # [ ] and either
Zone XXX, Wkey# XX or HHK# XX
3. Use the [<][>] keys to scroll to the device to be deleted, then press [*].
The LCD keypad will display
With Device
Serial# [ ].
4. Enter the serial number of the new device. The LCD keypad will display
Device Replaced Serial # [ ] Zone XXX
NOTE: You cannot replace devices of different classes. (For example, a
motion detector cannot be replaced by a universal transmitter.) If you
need to do this, you must delete the first device (see Deleting Devices,
below) and enroll the second. You will also need to change the pro-
gramming for the new device. See Section 3: Installing WLS9XX Wireless
Devices.
NOTE: To change the partition a handheld keypad is assigned to, you
must delete and then re-enroll the keypad.
5. To exit, press [#].

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5.2 Deleting Devices
This section describes how to delete any of the enrolled wireless devices
from the PC4164, and from the system.
1. At a system LCD keypad, enter [*][8][Installer’s code].
2. Enter Ref #[001301] to go to the Delete Device section. The LCD keypad
will display
Serial # [ ] and either
Zone Label XXX, Wkey# XX or HHK# XX
3. Use the [<][>] keys to scroll to the device you want to delete, then press
[*]. The bottom line of the display will read Device Deleted.
4. To exit, press [#].
If you enroll a device of the same class as the one deleted (See Replacing
Devices, above) it will be placed in the old device’s slot.
Make sure you update the programming for each device that you enroll.
5.3 Erasing Device Serial Numbers
Entering this programming section will erase the serial numbers of all the
wireless devices.
Zone and partition programming will not be affected. When you re-enroll
the wireless devices, remember to change the zone and partition program-
ming, if necessary.
1. At a LCD keypad, enter [*][8][Installer’s code].
2. Enter Ref #[001308], or scroll to Default Wireless and press [*].
3. The LCD will display Confirm Default Press *. To confirm the default
procedure, press [*]. To cancel the default procedure, press any other
key.
5.4 Deleting PC4164 Modules
To delete a PC4164 module, enter the following at any enrolled keypad:
1. Enter installer’s programming by pressing [*][8][Installer’s Code].
2. Enter reference number [0201] then press [*].
3. Scroll through the different modules until the module you wish to delete
is displayed. Press [*] to select.
4. Scroll to the correct module type, then to the correct module number. For
example, to deletePC4164 Module 04, scroll to “PC4164 (04).” Press the
[*] key to delete the module.
NOTE: If you are removing all PC4164 modules from the system, you will
need to perform a wireless default BEFORE you delete the last module.
If you do not, the hardwired zones may not work correctly. (See “Eras-
ing Device Serial Numbers” above.)