DSC MAXSYS PC4020CF User guide

SYSTEM
MANUAL
October 13, 1995
Software Version 2.O
C4O2OCF
®
Book 1
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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 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC ules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television 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:
 e-orient the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the FCC useful: How to Identify and esolve adio/Television Interference Problems. This booklet is available from
the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. 20402, Stock # 004-000-00345-4.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC ules. On the side of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number of this
equipment.
NOTIFICATION TO TELEPHONE COMPANY Upon request, the customer shall notify the telephone company of the particular line to which the connection will be
made, and provide the FCC registration number and the ringer equivalence of the protective circuit.
FCC egistration Number: F53CAN-20267-AL-E
inger Equivalence Number: 0.1B
USOC Jack: J-31X
TELEPHONE CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS Except for the telephone company provided ringers, all connections to the telephone network shall be made through
standard plugs and telephone company provided jacks, or equivalent, in such a manner as to allow for easy, immediate disconnection of the terminal equipment. Standard
jacks shall be so arranged that, if the plug connected thereto is withdrawn, no interference to the operation of the equipment at the customers premises which remains
connected to the telephone network shall occur by reason of such withdrawal.
INCIDENCE OF HARM Should terminal equipment or protective circuitry cause harm to the telephone network, the telephone company shall, where practicable, notify
the customer that temporary disconnection of service may be required; however, where prior notice is not practicable, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue
service if such action is deemed reasonable in the circumstances. In the case of such temporary discontinuance, the telephone company shall promptly notify the customer
and will be given the opportunity to correct the situation.
ADDITIONAL TELEPHONE COMPANY INFORMATION The security control panel must be properly connected to the telephone line with a USOC J-31X telephone
jack.
The FCC prohibits customer-provided terminal equipment be connected to party lines or to be used in conjunction with coin telephone service. Inter-connect rules may vary
from state to state.
CHANGES IN TELEPHONE COMPANY EQUIPMENT OR FACILITIES The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment,
operations or procedures, where such actions are reasonably required and proper in its business. Should any such changes render the customers terminal equipment
incompatible with the telephone company facilities the customer shall be given adequate notice to the effect modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.
RINGER EQUIVALENCE NUMBER (REN) The EN is useful to determine the quantity of devices that you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of those
devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the ENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed five (5.0). To be
certain of the number of devices that you may connect to your line, you may want to contact your local telephone company.
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE FACILITY If you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact the facility indicated below for information on
obtaining service or repairs. The telephone company may ask that you disconnect this equipment from the network until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure
that the equipment is not malfunctioning.
Digital Security Controls Ltd. 160 Washburn St., Lockport, NY 14094
Limited Warranty
Digital Security Controls Ltd. warrants that for a period of twelve months from the date of purchase, the product shall be
free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and that in fulfilment of any breach of such warranty,
Digital Security Controls Ltd. shall, at its option, repair or replace the defective equipment upon return of the equipment to
its factory. This warranty applies only to defects in parts and workmanship and not to damage incurred in shipping or
handling, or damage due to causes beyond the control of Digital Security Controls Ltd. such as lightning, excessive
voltage, mechanical shock, water damage, or damage arising out of abuse, alteration or improper application of the
equipment.
The foregoing warranty shall apply only to the original buyer, and is and shall be in lieu of any and all other warranties,
whether expressed or implied and of all other obligations or liabilities on the part of Digital Security Controls Ltd. This
warranty contains the entire warranty. Digital Security Controls Ltd. neither assumes, nor authorizes any other person
purporting to act on its behalf to modify or to change this warranty, nor to assume for it any other warranty or liability
concerning this product.
In no event shall Digital Security Controls Ltd. be liable for any direct or indirect or consequential damages, loss of
anticipated profits, loss of time or any other losses incurred by the buyer in connection with the purchase, installation or
operation or failure of this product.
Warning
Digital Security Controls Ltd. recommends that the entire system be completely tested on a regular basis. However,
despite frequent testing, and due to, but not limited to, criminal tampering or electrical disruption, it is possible for this
product to fail to perform as expected.
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INTRODUCTION
The use of any power source other than a PC4204 to
repower the COMBUS will result in a system
malfunction.
The PC4216 low current module provides 16 separate
outputs. Each output may be programmed to operate
under the control of 1 of 35 options as listed in the
programmable options section of the installation manual.
Up to 8 other PC4216’s may be used to provide outputs
for graphic annunciator or similar devices for the
maximum of 128 zones. The PC4216 connects to the
COMBUS with four wires. A maximum of 9 PC4216’s may
be connected to a system. The PC4216 may be installed
in the main cabinet or in other cabinet options and is
shipped as a board only.
The PC4020 includes the capability of driving a serial
printer using a PC4400 RS232 output module. The
PC4400 connects to the COMBUS with four wires. The
printer may be located up to 200 feet (60 meters) away
from the module. The PC4400 is shipped as a board only.
The PC4020CF is a highly flexible and versatile control
which will enable the installer to meet the most demanding
security requirements. The heart of the system is the main
control panel, designated the PC4020, which is
connected to other system elements using common 4
conductor unshielded station wire. The main panel
processes signal information and communicating with the
monitoring station. The main panel is capable of
supervising 16 zones, any of which may be defined for fire
or burglary applications and also manages up to eight
separate and fully independent partitions, assigning
zones and their controlling keypads in accordance with
installer programming.
The basic 16 zone capability of the PC4020 can be
expanded using either PC4108, PC4116 or PC4164
modules which provide 8, 16 or 64 zones of additional
inputs respectively up to a system maximum of 128 zones.
The PC4108 and PC4116 are designed for use within any
of the cabinets and are shipped as PC boards only. The
PC4164 is designed to be placed inside the supplied
cabinet.
Programming and system operation are carried out using
the LCD4500 liquid crystal display keypad. The LCD4500
connects at any point in the system to the four wire
communication bus or “COMBUS”, its specific
identification being determined automatically in the
process of installing it. A maximum of 16 LCD4500
keypads may be used on any one system regardless of
size.
The PC4204 relay output module is available for
installations requiring additional power beyond the 500
mA supplied by the PC4020 main panel. This module
comprises a 12 volt DC power supply of 1.5 Amp capacity
and four 12 volt relays with form C contacts which will
provide switched outputs under any of the 35 options
available in the list of programmable outputs. The PC4204
connects to the COMBUS via four wires as with other
system elements. It requires a 16 -18 volt, 40 VA
transformer and a 12 volt battery. Up to 16 PC4204
modules may be installed on any one system. The
PC4204 is shipped as a PC board only.
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Maximum System Capabilities
• Control Units - 1 PC4020 Main Board
• 128 Zones
PC4020 Main Board: 16 zones
PC4108 Expansion Module: 8 zones
PC4116 Expansion Module: 16 zones
PC4164 Expension Module: 64 wireless zones
• 64 High Current Outputs - Up to 16 PC4204 Modules
• 144 Low Current Outputs
- 9 PC4216 16 Output Modules
• 1 RS-232 Interface - PC4400
• PC4700 Fire Module Support
• 16 Remote LCD Keypads - LCD45xx
• 1 Main Board Fully Programmable Output
• 1 12 VDC Switched Fully Programmable Auxiliary Power
Supply (Main Board)
• 1 Supervised Fully Programmable Bell/Siren Output
(Main Board)
• 1 Telephone Interface (Main Board)
• 2 Telephone Interface (PC4700)
128 Programmable Zones
• 16 zones on main board expandable by using 8 and 16
zone modules
• 18 zone types including: instant, 2 types of interior, 3
delay, 3 fire, 4-24 hour, forced answer, momentary,
maintained arming
• Zone expansion is done by enrolling a zone expansion
module
• Zones can be assigned independently to any
partition(s)
• Programmable for NC loops, EOL resistor or Double EOL
resistors
Voice Prompting Module (VPM)
• All main user function accessible through the VPM
• Local and remote access abilities
• 241 word library for zone, access code and partition labelling
LCD Keypads (LCD45xx)
• Total of 16 on the system
• Can be assigned to any partition
• Single keypad system control
209 Outputs
• 1 main board transistor switch to ground with 3A
capabilities (programmable for 1 of 28 options)
• 64 relay outputs programmable for 1 of 28 options each
(16-4204 modules with 4 outputs each)
• 144 switched transistor outputs programmable for 1 of
28 options each (9-4216 modules with 16 outputs)
Switched Auxiliary Output
• Programmable for 1 of 28 options
4 Enclosures
• PC4001C - PC4020 plus 2 modules
• PC4002C - 3 modules
• PC4003C - 1 module
• PC4004C - Attack resistant for PC4020 plus 2 modules
Supervised Alarm Output
• Bell Output, 700 mA fused at 5 Amps,
12 VDC - commercial and 11.6 - 12.6 VDC - residential
• Steady or Pulsed Output
• Programmable for 1 of 28 options
Event Buffer
• 600 events
• Date and time stamp
• Event Buffer Viewing - any System Master is able to view
512 events through the keypad including date and time
stamp
• Event Buffer Printing - the entire event buffer (600
events) can be printed at once through the Installer’s
mode
8 True Partitions
• Separate or shared zones from other partitions
• Individual keypads per partition
• Individual access codes for each partition
• Individual keypad zones (Fire, Auxiliary, Panic)
• Individual outputs programmable per partition
RS-232 Interface Module (PC4400)
• Used to output data to a local printer
Internal Memory
• Retains programmed data even when both AC and
Battery have been removed.
• The clock will have to be reset after a power down
condition which will be indicated by an audible trouble
beep and the keypad trouble LED is on.
Keypad User Options
They are all menu driven, including:
• Programming of several types of 4 or 6 digit access
codes, 128 in total
• Bypassing from the keypad by authorized personnel
• Utility functions such as remote control of lights, door
strikes, etc.
Communicator
• Communicates in all 10 and 20 BPS single line and
extended formats
• Radionics Rounds and Radionics Parity
• Sescoa Superfast format
• Ademco Contact ID format
• SIA 1986 format
• 3/1 and 4/2 formats
• Hexadecimal numbers
• DTMF and Pulse dialing
• DPDT line seizure
• True dial tone detect
• Anti-jam feature
• Three telephone numbers and nine account codes
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
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INSTALLATION
AND WIRING
When designing a security system with the PC4020 that
will be larger than 16 zones or have two or more Partitions
it is best to first lay out the system on paper. This will help
determine the total number of zones, additional expansion
and power supply modules and other system elements
that may be needed.
When the location of all points of protection is known the
location of the zone expanders can be made. You will find
that working from a plan, a layout will reveal the most
economical use of system modules; two eight zone
expansion modules instead of one sixteen zone, for
example, can save long wire runs because of the location
of zones.
The plan will also enable you to make the most efficient
layout for the communications bus (COMBUS). This is the
four conductor cable which can be standard station wire
(four 22 AWG wires colour coded red, black , yellow and
green) to which all system modules are connected in
parallel. It is not necessary to run the COMBUS in shield
unless it is being run through an area of high electrical
noise.
The COMBUS may be up to 2,500 ft (750 m) from the main
board to the farthest module, with any number of modules
in between. More than one COMBUS of 2,500 ft (750 m)
can run from the PC4020.
Note: Do not use shielded cable for COMBUS wire
runs.
Suggested Wiring Procedure
The first step in designing a PC4020 installation is
developing a system layout on paper. Doing this will allow
you to work from a plan and help to avoid making
mistakes and make programming easier.
Creating a System Layout
1Draw a rough sketch of the building(s) layout in the
installation including the interior walls. Indicate on the
diagram the location of the PC4020 main panel. The
panel should be in a dry, secure location close to a
non switched AC source, a ground connection and a
telephone line connection.
2Indicate on the diagram the location of all zones as
well as the device required such as smoke detectors,
motion detectors, door contacts etc.
3If using the PC4700 Fire Module, indicate on the
diagram the location of the smoke detectors which will
be 2 wire and the locations of the waterflow detector.
NOTE: The fire module is located in the Main
Cabinet with the control panel. Be sure to indicate
the location of the Bell output.
4Zones may be grouped together into partitions.
Knowing the zone number of each zone will allow the
partition setup done without mistakes. Locate any zone
expansion modules (PC4108 or PC4116) required
close to groups of zones for easier wiring.
Decide on the order to enroll the expansion modules.
The first 16 zones (1 through 16) are on the main
panel. As each module is enrolled it will be assigned
in sequence the next available group of zones. If an 8
zone module (PC4108) was enrolled first, it would be
assigned zones 17 through 24. If then a 16 zone
expansion module (PC4116) is enrolled it would be
assigned zones 25 through 40.
Once the order to enroll the expansion modules has
been determined, number each zone accordingly.
5The PC4700 Fire Module zones (2 wire smoke detector
loop and a 4 wire waterflow loop) are system zones
(zone which Belong to all partitions) a detector should
be place in each partition to allow for the most effective
use of the module.
6Indicate each partition by boxing the area of the partition
on the diagram. From this diagram it can be quickly
determined which zones belong to that partition.
7Determine the number of keypads (LCD4500) required
for each partition and their location on the system. The
maximum number of keypads on a system is 16. Each
keypad on the system assigned to a partition can only
be used to operate that partition. (EXCEPTION - A
System Master or a multi-partition access code can
access any partition that the code is assigned to from
any keypad). Indicate on the diagram the location and
the partition each keypad will be assigned to.
After the number of zones, keypads, and their
locations, expansion modules and separately
controlled systems (partitions) have been determined,
decide other modules required to complete the
installation.
8Siren outputs can be programmed to activate if one or
more partition goes into alarm. The main panel
provides one output (The Main Bell Output).
Additional outputs can be obtained from the PC4204
power supply/relay output module(s). Each PC4204
module has 4 form “C” relays, the last 3 of which can
be used as any one of the 28 output options (See PGM
Output List). Indicate on the diagram the location of
each of the sirens, and the location of the PC4204
module(s).
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9The PC4216 module provides up to 16 programmable
outputs. Each output can be programmed for 28
different options (See PGM Output List). It is also used
to display zones/status on a graphic annunciator. Each
of the 9 PC4216 modules is capable of being
programmed in any of the 25 available ways indicating
the location of the PC4216 and the module number
and also be programmed as custom groups with the
28 options available.
See “PC4216 OPTIONS” for a list of the programming
options.
10 Indicate the location of RS-232 printer module
(PC4400) on the diagram. The PC4400 provides serial
output to an on-site printer that will record the identity
of the system, description of the occurrence (alarm,
trouble etc.) by user, with date and time stamp.
11 Mount the cabinet, panel (See “Mounting The Panel”)
and prepare the wires for connection to the panel.
COMBUS Power and Operation
The PC4020 main board can provide up to 500 mA to
power modules, keypads and devices. A PC4204 power
module is required when additional current is needed
either for powering detection devices or operating bells
and sirens. The PC4204 requires its own transformer and
battery and can provide up to 1.5A at 12 VDC. Four relays
on the module provide form C switched outputs with
contact ratings of 3 amps @ 12 VDC (10 amps @ 120 VAC)
for a variety of programmable options. When used to
repower the COMBUS the PC4204 must be wired in
accordance with the instructions supplied with the unit.
Use of a power source other than the PC4204 power
supply module to supply additional power to the PC4020
system is not recommended for the following reasons:
If the main panel loses communications with a module,
within a maximum of 30 seconds the panel will perform a
system reset in which power to the COMBUS is removed.
Five seconds later power is reapplied and the panel will
attempt to communicate with the module. If the panel is
unsuccessful communicating with the module it will
display and report a COMBUS communications fault.
When the main panel performs a reset, relay 1 when
programmed for “COMBUS POWER” will open. This will
disconnect the power supplied to the modules, resetting
them so that communications to the main panel are
reinitialized.
For example, if the microprocessor on the module has
been scrambled due to a transient, the PC4020 will power
down the COMBUS, the PC4204 will mimic the PC4020
and cut off its power supply to the module. The module
will be powered down. When the PC4020 returns power to
the COMBUS, the PC4204 will reconnect its power supply,
and the power to the module will return. Because the
module was powered down and powered up, the module
is now reset, and can communicate with the PC4020.
If a power supply other than a PC4204 was used, the
module would never power down, never reset, and the
module will stay off line requiring the attention of service
personnel.
CAUTION: When used to power a module, the “RLY 1
COM” terminal of the PC4204 must be connected to
the “RED COMBUS” terminal of the module only. The
positive (RED) conductor of the COMBUS must be left
unconnected to the module that is powered by the
PC4204. The “BLK COMBUS” of the module should be
run common to the negative (“BLK”) of the COMBUS.
Use of a power source other than the PC4204 power
supply module to supply additional power to the
PC4020 system is not recommended.
The COMBUS is a four conductor cable to which all
modules and keypads are connected in parallel.
Connections to the COMBUS do not have to be home-run.
For example if a storage building had an 8 zone expander
(PC4108) and a keypad (LCD4500 ) located in it, the zone
expander and keypad could be spliced together and run
back on a single 4 wire cable to the nearest point on the
COMBUS.
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Testing The Combus
To test the Combus for a low voltage condition, connect
all devices to the system (include any motion dectectors,
glass break detectors, etc.) and enroll each of the
modules. Exit installers mode and allow the system to run
normally for 5 -10 minutes. This will allow time for any
modules that may have battery troubles time to report. If
after this time there are any battery troubles be sure that
the batteries are "good" by disconnecting the suspect
battery and placing a voltage meter accross the battery
leads (of the module); the output voltage should be
13.85V. If the voltage is good then check the battery
(under load), even if the battery is under a load the
voltage should still be above 12.0V. Once all (if any)
battery troubles have been taken care of, be sure that
there are no Combus Low Voltage troubles. If there are
locate the modules with the low voltage troubles by
entering Installers Mode and selecting Diagnostics. Refer
to Appendix B for the List of Diagnostics. Once the
module(s) have been isolated a PC4204 will be required
to increase the power to be module with the low voltage
trouble. Now that all trouble have been taken care of the
next step is to remove AC power from all modules and
allow the panel to run for 10 - 15 minutes on battery power
alone. If there are any Combus Low Voltage troubles a
PC4204 Combus repower module may be required at the
Low voltage location to insure proper system operation.
Repeat this test as required.
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Connecting the Toroid
Place the free end of the COMBUS through the centre of
the supplied toroid, wrap the end through the toroid 4
times. Make sure that toroid is no more than 4" (102mm)
from the control panel. If there is more than one COMBUS
lead to be connected to the control panel loop the line
through the same toroid in the manner described above.
(See diagram on page 10.)
Mounting the Panel
Select a dry location close to an unswitched AC source, a
ground connection and a telephone connection for
mounting the Main Control Cabinet.
Remove the PC4020 printed circuit board, mounting
hardware, and keypad from the cardboard retainer inside
the large cabinet. Before attaching the cabinet to the wall,
press the five white nylon printed circuit board mounting
studs into the cabinet from the back.
Pull all cables into the cabinet and prepare them for
connection before mounting the circuit board to the back
of the cabinet. Press the circuit board down onto the
mounting studs.
There is room in the Main Control Cabinet (PC4001C) for
any two modules (PC4108, PC4116, PC4216 or PC4400).
Modules requiring power (AC and battery PC4204) must
be installed in the large Expander Cabinet (PC4002C).
This enclosure will accommodate one module (PC4108,
PC4116, PC4216 or PC4400) and a powered output
(PC4204) or any three modules. A small Expander
Cabinet (PC4003C) is available for a single module that
does not require external power.
Once the wiring is completed power the system up by first
connecting the battery followed by the AC transformer. All
LCD4500 keypads should display the message ‘LCD4500
DSC Ltd.’. Press a key on any keypad that is to be
assigned to Partition 1. The keypad will beep and display
the message ‘4500 Mod. #1' and the keypad is
automatically assigned to Partition 1.
Enroll every module to the system. Make sure you put
down the number of each module enrolled. Refer to the
Programming Manual for the required procedure.
When enrolling any PC4108 or PC4116 zone expander
module make sure to note the zones which you assigned
to the module.
This information is very important if it becomes necessary
to Add or Delete zones to or from a Partition. Zones 1
through 16 are assigned to Partition 1 by default. This can
be changed later in Installer Programming.
In Book 4 (Programming Work Sheets) you will find a
System Overview section. Fill in the information as each
module is enrolled. These sheets are designed to be left
in the panel so if future service is required, the location
and assigned number of each module will be readily
available.
Once all modules are enrolled perform a diagnostics
check on the panel to determine if any problems are
present (see “Diagnostics”).
Programming the System
The PC4020 has the capability to operate as 8 separate
alarm systems called Partitions. Dividing the panel into
Partitions will allow you to control access to specific
areas.
When the PC4020 is first powered up all zones on the
main board and User Codes are assigned to Partition 1. If
no other Partitions are required the entire system will be
considered Partition 1. This is important to keep in mind
as often in programming the panel will require you to enter
the Partition to program.
For example, when programming entry and exit times, you
must select the menu option ‘ADD/EDIT PAR’. The keypad
will then prompt you for the Partition to add or edit. You
must select Partition 1 for a system that has no additional
Partitions.
The factory default setting for all options is provided in the
Programming Work Sheets as well as programming
‘HOTKEYS’ for the option to allow quick programming.
Complete the Programming Work Sheets located in Book
4. Having this information prepared before programming
the panel will speed up the process considerably.
All information for the panel may be entered in the
Programming Work Sheets.
Any zone expanders on the system will include a similar
sheet and the information should be completed for these
as well.
There is no set order in which the panel must be
programmed, however, if you use the following guideline it
may simplify the programming of the panel for the first
time.
Step 1 - Define all Partitions
When the panel is first powered up the 16 zones on the
main panel are assigned to Partition 1. Additional zone
expanders enrolled to the system are NOT assigned to
any Partition.
Any zones from 1 through 16 that are required on a
different Partition must be DELETED from Partition 1
before they are ADDED to another Partition. Any zones
above Zone 16 must be ADDED to the proper Partition.
See “Zone Assignment” in the Programming Manual (Book
3) for the procedure to add and delete zones.
When you ADD each zone to the proper Partition it will
save time if you also program the Zone Label, Zone Type
and Zone Options. All of this information may be entered
in the Programming Work Sheets located in Book 4 and in
the programming work sheet included with each Zone
Expansion module.
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Note: Do not program any of the system outputs until
all partitions have been added to the system. All
output types that are selectable by partition will only
allow the choice of enabled parts.
Step 2 - Program the System
Now that the Partitions have been defined and zones
programmed, you are ready to program the rest of the
system. It is best to follow the Programming Work Sheets
starting at the beginning and carefully programming each
section. Having the required information entered ahead of
time will speed up this process considerably.
Once the Installer Programming is complete you can
program user functions ([✱][6][Master Code]). Next,
features on each partition can be enabled. Go to a
keypad assigned to the desired partition and enable the
features through [✱][6][Master Code] commands.
Step 3 - Program user Codes
From default the PC4020 comes with one user code
assigned as a Grand Master Code (‘1234’ for 4 digit
option, or ‘123456’ for 6 digit option). The other 127 user
codes, 4 digit or 6 digit, may be programmed by entering
User Programming Commands ([✱][5][Access Code]).
See ‘Programming Additional Access Codes Using a
System Master Code or a Supervisory Code’ section in
this manual.
Step 4 - Testing the System
See “Bell/Comm Test” under [✱][6] User Functions or do
the following. Contact the monitoring station to request a
transmission test. Plug the telephone cord into the RJ31-X
jack. If a DTS-1 is being used to monitor communicator
transmissions, connect it to the telephone line and place
the DTS-1 in the line mode by pressing the red “LINE/
LOCAL” button. Arm the panel, wait for the exit delay to
expire and trip a detector on an instant circuit. Wait for the
communication to complete. Disarm the panel and check
with the monitoring station to confirm acceptance of the
transmission. Perform additional transmissions required
by the monitoring station.
Check the “TROUBLE” light on the keypad. If it is on,
press [✱] then [2] to determine the trouble. The “Trouble
Display” section in “Keypad Functions” gives a
description of the different trouble conditions.
Step 5 - Instructing the End User
Describe system operation to authorized users.
Provide user with the instruction manual and instruct them
to read it to become familiar with the system operation.
Instruct the user to test the system on a regular basis as
described in the Instruction Manual. The Master Code
should be changed from the default setting and recorded.
There is a wide range of possible uses for the [✱][4] and
[✱][7] commands which are not described in the
instruction manual. Be sure to explain the functions of the
[✱][4] Sensor Reset and the [✱][7] Utility Output to the
user if they are incorporated into the system.
Hardware Reset of Memory to Factory
Defaults
If the Installer’s Code is lost through inadvertent
programming, the only means of reprogramming the
system is by a hardware reset. If the Installer’s Lockout is
enabled, there is no way to reprogram the system without
entering the correct Ianstaller’s Code.
The PC4020 can also be reset through software in the
installer’s programming. See “Factory Default” in the
Programming Guide.
Note: Panels returned to DSC with the Installer’s
Lockout feature enabled and no other apparent
problems will be subject to an additional service
charge.
To reset the panel to factory default conditions:
1.Power the system down by removing both AC and
battery power to the main panel.
2.Short the zone 1 terminal and the PGM terminal on the
main panel.
3.Restore power to the main panel.
4.Wait for 20 seconds then remove the short between
the PGM and zone 1.
5.The system will have reloaded the memory with
factory defaults. All modules will have to be enrolled
again. The event buffer is the only part of memory that
is retained during a factory default.
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Control Panel
16 zones
• 16 fully programmable supervised zones (EOL
resistor)
• Programmable for Double EOL resistors
Audible alarm output
• Bell output
700 mA, fused at 5 Amps, 12 VDC - commercial
11.6 - 12.6 VDC - residential
• Steady or pulsed output
Non-volatile RAM (Internal Memory)
• Does not lose codes or system status on complete AC
and battery failure
Programmable output
• Transistor switch sinks 3A to ground
• Programmable for 1 of 35 options
Powerful 1.5 amp regulated power supply
• 120 mA auxiliary supply, 12 VDC nominal
• Separately fused for battery, auxiliary supply and bell
output
• Electronic shut down protection of the COMBUS
• Supervision for loss of AC power, low battery, electronic
shut down of modules
• Internal clock locked to AC power frequency or optional
crystal time base
Switched Auxiliary Supply Output
• Programmable for 1 of 35 options
• 12 VDC
• 120 mA maximum
Battery
• 2 x 12 volt 7 Ah rechargeable gel-cell or sealed lead-
acid battery
Transformer
• 16.5 VAC, 40VA
Output Voltage
Typically, with normal AC on and a fully charged battery,
the output voltage will be 13.8 VDC. With AC off and the
battery discharging, the voltage will go below 10 volts and
then battery cutoff will occur preventing further discharge.
Devices that require power from the control panel should
be capable of operation over the voltage range of 10 to 14
VDC.
Remote Keypad
• Four wire (QUAD) hook-up
• Alphanumeric liquid crystal display
• Built-in piezoelectric buzzer
• Full annunciation of zones and system status
• Dimensions 5.5” x 4.5” x 1” deep (150 x 114 x 25 mm)
• Maximum current draw of 55 mA
PC4020 MAIN BOARD
SPECIFICATIONS
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PC4400 RS-232 Interface Adapter
Module
• True RS-232 technology
• Handshake software switches
• Protocol XON/XOFF or DTR
• 4 possible baud rates 300, 600, 1200 and 2400
• Four wire (QUAD) hook-up to COMBUS
• Nominal current draw of 35 mA
• Provides Tamper Reporting Codes
• Low COMBUS supervision to PC4020 Main Board
PC4700 Fire Module
• One module per system
• 2 wire Class B/Style B smoke detector circuit (20
detectors maximum)
• 4 wire Class D/ Style D waterflow circuit (5 sensor
maximum [NFPA 3-8-6-3])
• 1 fully programmable supervised bell output.
(Controlled via the Main Bell Output)
• Dual supervised Telco lines - With the ability to switch to
the second line in the event of a line failure.
• Ground fault detection
• Nominal current draw of 35mA
• Four wire quad connection to Combus
• Low Combus supervision to the Main Board
• Reporting codes for:
- Bell CCT Trouble
- Waterflow Alarm/Trouble
- 2 Wire smoke Alarm/Trouble
- TLM trouble/restoral for line 1 and line 2
- Ground Fault
LCD4500 Remote Keypad
• Up to 16 keypads on system
• Alphanumeric liquid crystal display
• Built-in piezoelectric buzzer
• Full annunciation of zones and system status
• Four wire (QUAD) hook-up to COMBUS
• Nominal current draw of 25 mA (maximum 55 mA)
• Provides Tamper Reporting Codes
• Low COMBUS supervision to PC4020 Main Board
• Dimensions 5.75" x 4.5" x 1" deep (144 x 114 x 25 mm)
LCD4520 Remote Keypad
• Up to 16 keypads on system
• Alphanumeric liquid crystal display
• Built-in piezoelectric buzzer
• Full annunciation of zones and system status
• Four wire (QUAD) hook-up to COMBUS
• Nominal current draw of 25 mA (maximum 55 mA)
• Provides Tamper Reporting Codes
• Low COMBUS supervision to PC4020 Main Board
• Dimensions 5.75" x 4.5" x 1" deep (144 x 114 x 25 mm)
• Loss of COMBUS communication supervision
• Required for PC4020CF
PC4108 Expansion Module
• Up to 128 zones total on system
• 8 zone expansion module
• Normally closed loops, EOL resistor, Double EOL
resistor support
• Four wire (QUAD) hook-up to COMBUS
• Nominal current draw of 25 mA
• Provides Tamper Reporting Codes
• Low COMBUS supervision to PC4020 Main Board
PC4116 Expansion Module
• Up to 128 zones in total on system
• Normally closed loops, EOL resistor, Double EOL
resistor support
• 16 zone expansion module
• Four wire (QUAD) hook-up to COMBUS
• Nominal current draw of 30 mA
• Provides Tamper Reporting Codes
• Low COMBUS supervision to PC4020 Main Board
PC4204 High Current Output Module
• 4 output high current module
• Up to 16 modules on system
• Minimum 40 VA 16-18 volt transformer required
• Minimum 4 Amp-Hour, 12 volt battery required
• Each output programmable for 1 of 35 options
• Four wire (QUAD) hook-up to COMBUS
• Nominal current draw of 25 mA
• Provides Tamper and Trouble Reporting Codes
• Low COMBUS supervision to PC4020 Main Board
• 1.5 Amp output
PC4216 Low Current Output Module
• 16 output low current module
• Up to 9 modules on system
• All module programmable for all 16 outputs, 1 of 35
options for each
• 8 modules programmable as alarm annunciators or
zone followers
• Four wire (QUAD) hook-up to COMBUS
• Nominal current draw of 35 mA
• Provides Tamper Reporting Codes
• Low COMBUS supervision to PC4020 Main Board
MODULE
SPECIFICATIONS
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PC4020 CONTROL PANEL
WIRING DIAGRAMS
--
Ω
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Ω
+ - + - + - + -
+ - + -
+ -
Ω
+
-
.
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Notes:
1. The toroid must be installed as shown to reduce the possibility of
electromagnetic interference.
2. If the toroid cannot accomodate the number of cables to be run to the
control, then they should be spliced colour to colour into a single cable
before reaching the toroid.
PGM CONNECTIONS
SW AUX CONNECTION
MULTIPLE SMOKE DETECTORS ON ONE ZONE
COMBUS CONNECTION
LED INDICATOR RELAY OUTPUT
●
●
●
●
●
680 Ω
RESISTOR
(TYPICAL VALUE)
LED
INDICATOR
DSC
RM-1
RED BLK
WHT YEL GRN
COM N.C. N.O.
ALARM
CONTACT
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
ALARM
CONTACT
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
RED WHT
BLK GRN
ALARM
CONTACT
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
RED WHT
BLK GRN
POWER
SUPERVISORY
RELAY
(DSC RM-1)
POWER
SUPERVISORY
RELAY
(DSC RM-1)
5600 Ω
END OF LINE RESISTOR
(EOLR-2)
Notes: 5600 Ωapplies only to the PC4020
main board. Use 2200 Ω(red, red, red, gold)
for the expansion modules.
Do NOT connect Fire zones or Links Supervisory
zone for Double EOL resistors.
Note: Do NOT connect Fire zones or Links
Supervisory zone for Double EOL resistors.
5600 Ω
END OF LINE RESISTOR
(EOLR-2)
SENSOR RESET FOR SMOKE DETECTOR ●
ZONE INPUT MUST BE
PROGRAMMED FOR FIRE
ALARM INPUT: STANDARD FIRE
DELAYED FIRE
AUTO VERIFY FIRE
●
ZONE INPUT MUST BE
PROGRAMMED FOR FIRE
ALARM INPUT: STANDARD FIRE
DELAYED FIRE
AUTO VERIFY FIRE
●
MINIMUM 18 AWG WIRING IS REQUIRED
FOR RESIDENTIAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
●
SW AUX PROGRAMMED FOR
SENSOR RESET
TO ANY
"COM" TERMINAL
TO ANY ZONE
"Z" TERMINAL
TO ZONE "Z"
TERMINAL
PROGRAMMED
FOR "FIRE"
TO ANY "COM"
TERMINAL
BELL LOOP
700 mA MAX
4-WIRE SMOKE
DETECTOR POWER
11 V
DC 400 mA MAX
Bell
Current
mA
50 2750/838
1375/419
690/210
460/140
345/105
275/83
230/70
195/59
1740/530
870/265
435/132
290/88
215/65
170/52
140/43
125/38
1090/332
545/166
270/82
180/55
135/41
105/32
90/27
80/24
869/264
435/132
217/66
144/33
108/33
86/26
72/22
62/19
433/131
217/66
108/33
144/43
54/16
43/13
36/11
30/9
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
Maximum wire run to EOL resistor in feet/meters
AWG14 AWG16 AWG18 AWG19 AWG22
Loop
Current
mA
50 2750/838
1375/419
690/210
460/140
345/105
1740/530
870/265
435/132
290/88
215/65
1090/332
545/166
270/82
180/55
135/41
869/264
435/132
217/66
144/33
108/33
433/131
217/66
108/33
144/43
54/16
100
200
300
400
Maximum wire run to EOL relay in feet/meters
AWG14 AWG16 AWG18 AWG19 AWG22
AWG14 15500 / 4724
9740 / 2968
6120 / 1865
4860 / 1481
3840 / 1170
3060 / 932
2420 / 737
AWG16
AWG18
AWG19
AWG20
AWG21
AWG22
Wire
Gauge Maximum Run to End of Line Resistor (feet / meters)
MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL SMOKE DETECTORS ON ONE ZONE
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This “Terminal Connections” section only refers to the
main board of the PC4020CF system. Other connections
are shown in the module wiring diagrams.
“AC” Power Terminals
Use the transformer provided with the unit to supply AC
power to the PC4020. The transformer should not be
connected to an outlet that is controlled by a switch. If AC
failure occurs, it will be displayed as a trouble on the
keypad (see “Keypad Commands, [✱][2] Trouble
Conditions”). It can also be transmitted to the monitoring
station as a trouble condition (see “Programming
Manual”).
Auxiliary Power Terminals “AUX” and
“GND”
The auxiliary power supply can be used to power motion
detectors and other 12 VDC devices. The “AUX” (positive)
and “GND” (negative) terminals provide 120 mA when the
PC4020 is used with one keypad. For each additional
keypad the auxiliary supply rating must be reduced by 25
mA (maximum current draw is 55 mA). The auxiliary
supply is fused at 1 amp and a Main Aux Trouble
Reporting Code can be transmitted if the fuse fails. (See
“Programming Manual”.)
Switched Auxiliary Power Terminals
“SW AUX”and “GND”
The “SW AUX” terminal is positive while the “GND”
terminal is negative. The 500 mA auxiliary supply rating
must be reduced by any current taken from the switched
auxiliary supply which shares the same fuse as the
auxiliary supply. This output is fully programmable, but is
most commonly used with the “Sensor Reset” option,
allowing the user to control the switch from the keypad.
(See “Sensor Reset”.)
Bell/Siren Terminals
“BELL +”and “BELL -”
These terminals are for powering bells or other devices
requiring a steady output voltage on alarm. The bell
output is fused for 5 amps. When connecting sirens
(speakers with siren driver already built-in), be sure to
observe the correct polarity. Connect the positive lead to
the “BELL +” terminal and the negative lead to the “BELL
-” terminal.
If no siren or bell is used, connect a 1000 ohm resistor
(brown, black, red and gold) between “BELL +” and
“BELL -”.
Programmable Output Terminal “PGM ”
The operation of the Programmable Output depends upon
which option is selected in the programming table. See
the Programming Manual for a list of options for the “PGM”
output. The “PGM” is a 3A (maximum) switch to ground. A
small relay, a buzzer or other DC operated device may be
connected between the “AUX” (positive) terminal and the
“PGM” (switched negative) terminal to interface with
controlled devices.
COMBUS Terminals
“RED”, “BLK”, “YEL” and “GRN”
Connect the red wire of the COMBUS to the “RED”
terminal, the black wire to the “BLK” terminal, the yellow
wire to the “YEL” terminal and the green wire to the “GRN”
terminal. The COMBUS is wired in the same manner on all
modules. The COMBUS is used by the main panel to
communicate with and supply power to the modules.
The COMBUS power supply terminals are fused
electronically. COMBUS cabling must be connected to the
control with a toroid as shown in the COMBUS Connection
diagram.
Note: When connecting modules to the COMBUS the
system must not be powered.
Zone Input Terminals “Z1” to “Z16”
Zone inputs “Z1” to “Z16” can be supervised End of Line
(E.O.L.) resistor circuits, Double EOL circuits or normally
closed loops. If E.O.L. are used, each input must be
terminated with a 5600 ohm E.O.L. resistor (green, blue,
red and gold). An alarm condition will be created if a
normally open contact is used to short across the E.O.L.
resistor. A trouble is created if normally closed contacts,
wired in series with the E.O.L. resistor, are opened. See
“Zones E.O.L.” in the Programming Manual. See the wiring
diagram for normally open and normally closed contact
connections.
If Double EOL circuits are being used, all zones will use
Double EOL resistors, except Standard Fire zones, Auto
Verify Fire zones, Delay Fire Zones, Links Supervisory
Zones, Links Answer, and Forced Answer zones. These
zones must only be connected using the EOL resistor.
Double EOL resistors allows the zone to be capable of
detecting zone tampers. The tamper resistor (5600 Ohm)
is placed across the alarm activating device, and the
single EOL resistor (5600 Ohm) is placed between the
alarm contact and the tamper contacts. This configuration
will allow the panel to detect Zone faults (zone shorted) ,
zone tampers (open zone), open zones (alarm condition
of 11200 Ohms), and restored zones (5600 Ohms).
TERMINAL
CONNECTIONS
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Telephone Terminals
“TIP”, “RNG ”, “T-1” and “R-1”
The wires from the RJ31-X telephone jack are connected
to these terminals in the following way.
Note: For proper operation, there must be no other
telephone equipment connected between the control
panel and the telephone company’s facilities.
Ensure that plugs and jacks meet the dimension,
tolerance and metallic plating requirements of 47
C.F.R. Part 68 Subpart F.
TIP Green wire Incoming line from
RNG Red wire telephone company
T-1 Brown wire Outgoing line to
R-1 Grey wire house telephone(s)
Battery Connections
Do not connect the battery or the transformer until the
wiring is complete. Connect the red battery lead to the
positive battery terminal and the black lead to the
negative battery terminal. If the connection is reversed the
battery fuse will blow.
If the zone is disarmed and the tamper (open) or fault
(short) condition is tripped a buzzer will sound from all
partition keypads for the length of Bell Time Out or until an
access code is entered. A zone tamper will be sent to the
monitoring station if programmed. See Reporting Codes
for details.
If the zone is armed and the tamper is activated, it will
transmit and log both the tamper alarm and the zone
alarm. There will be no buzzer sounded if the zone is
armed (unless the zone is programmed as a 24 hour
buzzer zone). See the “Control Panel Wiring Diagram”for
detail on the hookup procedure.
The type of circuit or zone definition (delay, instant, 24
hour, silent, audible, etc.) is programmed from the keypad
using the installers programming commands.
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Many of the functions in the PC4020 have limited access
so that only certain users may have control of special
functions. The installer can program the 2nd Master Code
to enable it and have access to the entire panel’s
operations the same as the Grand Master.
•System Master Code users can have access to all end-
user options.
•Supervisory Code users can have access to options
related to their partition.
•All other types of users have options available to them
for their partitions.
All of the above mentioned keypad functions are listed in
the following pages.
Introduction
The LCD4500 remote keypad provides complete
information and control of the PC4020 control panel.
•The panel can be fully programmed from any keypad.
•The LCD display provides alarm and status indication
for the alarm circuits as well as guiding the user in
operating the system.
•The built-in buzzer lets the user hear correct key entries
and other alert signals.
•The 12 digit keypad is used for code entry and other
programming functions. All keypad entries are made by
pressing one key at a time.
The keypad is normally in the arm-disarm mode. In this
condition, the LCD message indicates the status of the
system. The “Enter Code to Arm System”message comes
on when all zones are closed. The system can be directed
to perform other functions such as zone bypassing,
displaying trouble conditions, displaying alarm memory
and programming by entering one of the various [✱]
commands described below. Pressing the [#] key or not
making any key entry for 2 minutes always returns the
keypad to the arm-disarm mode.
Partitions
The PC4020 can have up to 128 zones. These zones can
be divided by the installer into 8 separate partitions, that
can be armed and disarmed separately. Zones can be
assigned to more than one partition. Keypads can be
individually assigned as a global keypad or to a specific
partition. More than one keypad can be global, or can be
assigned to each partition. User codes can be enabled to
work on one or multiple partitions in the access code
partition mask. System Master codes can arm and disarm
any partition from any keypad. The default setting for the
PC4020 has only partition 1 enabled with zones 1 to 16
assigned to it. To enable more partitions, enter the
Partition Area menu of the Installer’s Programming section,
and select to add/edit the partition to be enabled.
Access Codes
An access code is a 4 or 6 digit (optional) number which
will permit access to the system, i.e. Arm/Disarm control,
Installer’s Programming etc. User access codes are
programmed in the User Programming section [✱][5]. The
default access code is ‘1234’for 4 digit option, and
‘123456’for 6 digit option. See ‘User Programming
Commands’for details on programming access codes.
Global Keypads
What is a Global Keypad?
A global keypad is a keypad which belongs to all partitions
and may be accessed by all users on the system with valid
access codes. The keypad will prompt the user to select the
partition to edit, the keypad is then “loaned”to the partition
selected by the user. The user can only access partitions
which his/her code is assigned to.
Why should a Global Keypad be used?
Global keypads allow the entire system to be controlled
by one keypad. This is beneficial if the keypad is to be
located in a central area, for example, the lobby of an
office building where the zones are common to all
partitions and each office contains individual zones.
How to create a Global Keypad?
The global keypad may be any keypad on the system. The
first keypad on the system is enrolled as a Partition 1 keypad.
It may be made into a global keypad by selecting the option,
“KYPD #1 Global”found in the system toggle options of
Installers Mode. If multiple partitions are enabled on the
system this will assign the keypad to all active partitions.
When the next keypad is enrolled onto the system the
keypad will prompt with the message “Select (01) < >”,
options 01 - 08 are the usual partition assignments, the
last option (09) is “Global Keypad”.
How to use a Global Keypad?
The default message displayed on the keypad is “Enter
Your Access Code”, or the clock display if the option is
enabled. From this state any user entering a valid access
code may access the system.
The global keypad will display message
ENTER YOUR
ACCESS CODE
or will be the clock display if the option is enabled. From
this state any user with a valid access code may access
the system. The system can be directed to perform
functions such as arming/disarming and all [✱] mode
functions. No function can be performed without first
entering a valid access code.
•Single Partition
If a single partition access code is entered the user will
be prompted with the message
SELECT (0) < >
ARM PARTITION R
SYSTEM
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if the partition is already disarmed. The lower right hand
corner of the display will show the partition status using
the letter R for Ready, and N for Not ready.
To arm the partition press [✱] or [0] the message
EXIT DELAY
IN PROGRESS...
will be displayed for 3 second. Then the display will
return to
ENTER YOUR
ACCESS CODE .
If the partition is armed the message on the LCD will be
SELECT (0) < >
DISARM PARTITION .
Pressing the right arrow key displays the message
SELECT (1) < >
FOR OPTIONS .
If option (0) is selected the panel will disarm the partition
and display the message
KEYPAD LOANED TO
(PartitionLabel)
for 2 seconds on the LCD display. If the user chooses
(1) “For Option”the LCD will display the message
KEYPAD LOANED TO
(PartitionLabel) .
The user will be able to perform all [✱] functions (e.g. [✱]
[7] Door Strike) and disarm the panel using conventional
methods. Once the [#] key is pressed or 20 seconds of
idle time (no key presses made or not active in a
submenu) the keypad will return to its normal state
displaying the message
EXITING FROM
(PartitionLabel) .
•Multi-partition
If a multi-partition access code is entered the user will
be prompted with the message
SELECT (1) < >
(PartitionLabel) R .
The lower right hand corner of the display will show the
partition status using the letter “R”for Ready, “A”for
Armed and “N”for Not ready. The user can select the
partition to access by using the [<] [>] keys. Only
partitions which the access code belongs to will be
displayed on the LCD.
If the selected partition is disarmed the message
SELECT (0) < >
ARM PARTITION R
will be prompted on the LCD. The lower right hand
corner of the display will show the partition status. Using
the letter “R”for Ready, and “N”for Not ready.
To arm the partition press [✱] or [0] the message
EXIT DELAY
IN PROGRESS...
will be displayed for 3 second. Then the display will
return to
SELECT (1) < >
(PartitionLabel) .
Pressing the right arrow key displays the message
SELECT (1) < >
FOR OPTIONS .
If the selected partition is armed the LCD will prompt
with the message
SELECT (0)
DISARM PARTITION .
If option (0) is selected, the panel will disarm the
partition and display the message
SYSTEM DISARMED
NO ALARM MEMORY
for 2 seconds. Then the display will return to
SELECT (1) < >
(PartitionLabel) .
If the user chooses (1) “For Option”the LCD will display
the message
KEYPAD LOANED TO
(PartitionLabel)
for 2 seconds. The user will be able to perform all [✱]
functions (e.g. [✱] [7] Door Strike) and arm the panel
using conventional methods. Once the [#] key is
pressed or 20 seconds of idling time (no key presses
made or not active in a submenu) the keypad will return
to its normal state displaying the message
EXITING FROM
(PartitionLabel) .
At any time pressing pound will take the user back to
the “Enter Your Access Code”message.
The Armed LED of the Global keypad will activate when
any activated partitions is armed. The last partition
armed from a Global keypad will display
EXIT DELAY
IN PROGRESS
and countdown timer if it is enabled. At the end of the
exit delay the Global keypad will return to the message
ENTER YOUR
ACCESS CODE
with the Armed LED on.
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Audible entry delay will only be heard on the Global
keypad when all activated partitions are armed. Disarming
any one partition will stop the entry delay. If the disarmed
partition contains the zone that initiated Entry Delay, all
other partitions which contain the same zone will end as
well.
The Trouble LED of the Global keypad will activate for all
troubles, including fire zones that belong to just one
partition. The user must enter a valid access code and
then loan the keypad to their partition. From here the user
can enter [✱] [2] to view the trouble, if it belongs to their
partition.
To access the System Master Menu from a global keypad,
select a partition, re-enter the System Master Code, then
press [9] or use the [<][>] keys to scroll through the
menu. Press [✱] to select the System Master options.
System Master Code Functions
System Master Codes may perform any function for any
partition on the system except change or delete the
System Grand Master Code. Enter [System Master Code]
[9] to display the System Master Code Function Menu:
[0] View Event Buffer [1] Set System Time
[2] Set System Date [3] Enable DLS Window - Not
[4] System Reset used on PC4020CF
[5] Previous Menu
[0] View Event Buffer - This function allows any Master
Code to review the Event Buffer on the keypad display.
The first line of the display will show the event number
and the partition on which the event occurred; the
second line of the display will show the date and time
of the event. Press the [✱] key to display a description
of the event. Use the [<] [>] keys to scroll through the
list of events in the Event Buffer. Event 001 is the most
recent event and 512 is the oldest one.
[1] Set System Time programs the system’s 24 hour
clock. Enter 4 digits in 24 hour time to set the clock,
the first 2 digits are the hour, the last 2 digits are the
minutes. For example, to program 2:35 pm, type 1435.
[2] Set System Date programs the system’s calendar.
Enter 6 digits, the first two digits are the month, the
middle 2 digits are the day, and the last two digits are
the year. For example, to program Feb 14, 1994 type
021494.
[3] Enable DLS Windows - Not used on PC4020CF
[4] System Reset - A System Reset turns off the power to
the COMBUS for 5 seconds. No programming will be
lost and the time will not have to be reprogrammed. A
system reset should be done if there is a COMBUS
Communications fault or an Internal fault.
[5] Previous Menu - If the user decides to do nothing,
either select this option, or press the [#] key to return
to the arm/disarm menu.
Installer’s Programming Code
A default installer’s programming code “4020”is
programmed into the PC4020. This code is used with the
[✱][8] command by the installer to gain access to the
system in order to enter panel or communicator program
information. The installer’s program code may be changed
by the installer.
Arming
Close all protected doors and windows and stop
movement in areas covered by motion detectors.
The “Enter Code To Arm System”message should be on
the LCD display. The system cannot be armed unless the
“Enter Code to Arm System”or “Secure System or Enter
Code”message is displayed.
If Double EOL resistors are being used, 3 different
messages can be displayed when viewing open zones,
Zone Open, Zone Tamper and Zone Fault. Zone Open will
be displayed if the zone is in the alarm state (total
resistance between the zone terminal and common is
11200 ohms), Zone Fault will be displayed if the zone is
shorted, and Zone Tamper will be displayed if the zone is
open.
The “Secure System or Enter Code”message is used to
indicate to the user that a force armable zone is open,
and the partition can still be armed. After the partition is
armed, if the force armable zone is secured it will become
an active zone, and will cause an alarm if the zone opens
again.
To program a zone as force armable, see “Zone Options”
in the Programming Manual.
Enter a 4 digit or 6 digit access code. As each digit is
entered the keypad will beep.
•If the access code was entered incorrectly, the
keypad will beep steadily for 2 seconds.
•If the code was entered correctly but the message
“Secure System Before Arming”is on the display, the
keypad will beep quickly followed by a steady tone.
•When the correct code is entered, the “Exit delay in
Progress”message will come on and the keypad will
beep quickly.
If enabled, a timer will appear in the right side of the
display indicating the remaining time in the exit delay. Exit
the premises through the designated exit-entry door. At
the end of the allowed exit time the message on the
keypad will change to “Enter Code to Disarm System”.
See the “Installer’s Programming [✱][8] Command”
section on how to change the exit time. Also see “Quick-
arm”and “At-home Arm”.
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If a multi partition access code is entered the keypad will
display the message
(0) TO ARM < >
(PartitionLabel) R .
The lower right hand corner of the display will show the
partition status using the letter “R”for Ready, “A”for
Armed and “N”for Not ready.
Use the [<] [>] keys to scroll though the assigned
partitions. Only partitions to which the access code is
assigned will be displayed. The message
(2) TO SELECT < >
(PartitionLabel) R
with the partition status at the lower right hand side of the
LCD.
To arm the partition which you are at simply press [✱] or
use the hotkey (0). The message
EXIT DELAY
IN PROGRESS
will appear on the keypad with the exit delay timer if it is
enabled. Instead of arming their own partition, if the user
decides to select another partition to arm the message
SELECT (0) < >
ARM PARTITION R .
Use the arrow keys to scroll to the “For Options”menu.
Selecting (0) “To Arm”will arm the selected partition and
display the message
EXIT DELAY
IN PROGRESS
for 2 seconds and then return the user to the arming menu
of their own partition.
If (1) “For Options”is selected the user will be prompted
with the message
KEYPAD LOANED TO
(PartitionLabel) .
From here the user is capable of performing all [✱]
functions (e.g. [✱] [7] Door Strike) and arm the panel
using conventional methods.
Once the [#] key is pressed or 20 seconds of idle time (no
key presses made or not active in a submenu) the keypad
will return to its normal state displaying the message
RETURNING TO
(PartitionLabel) .
Disarming
Enter the premises through the designated exit-entry door.
The keypad buzzer will be on. Go to the keypad and enter
the 4 digit or 6 digit access code. If an error is made in
entering the code, press the [#] key and enter the code
again. The “Armed”light will go out and the keypad
buzzer will stop. The correct access code must be
entered before the allowed entry time expires. To change
the entry time see “Installers Programming Command”,
[✱][8]. If an alarm occurred while the panel was armed,
the “View Memory”message will be on the display with
the zone name for the zone that caused the alarm. The
display will keep those messages on for two minutes or
until the [#] key is pressed to return the panel to the
normal arm-disarm mode.
To disarm by using a multi partition access code the
keypad will display the message
(0) TO ARM < >
(PartitionLabel) R .
The lower right hand corner of the display will show the
partition status using the letter “R”for Ready, and “N”for
Not ready.
Use the [<] [>] keys to scroll though the assigned
partitions. Only partitions to which the access code is
assigned will be displayed. The message
(2) TO SELECT < >
(PartitionLabel) A
will be displayed with the partition status at the right
corner of the LCD.
To disarm the partition being viewed simply press [✱] or
use the hot key (0). If (1)“For Options”is selected the
user will be prompted with the message
KEYPAD LOANED TO
(PartitionLabel)
on the LCD display. From here the user is capable of
performing all ✱functions (e.g. [✱] [7] Door Strike) and
arm the panel using the conventional methods.
Once the [#] key is pressed or 20 seconds of idling time
(no key presses made or not active in a submenu) the
keypad will return to its normal state displaying the
message
RETURNING TO
(PartitionLabel) .
Auto-bypass/Home-Away Arming
If a correct access code is entered and you do not exit
the premises, the system will, at the end of the Exit delay
time, arm with interior zones automatically bypassed if
those interior zones have been programmed as “Home-
Away”zones. These zones will remain bypassed until
[✱][1] is entered to reactivate bypassed home-away
zones.
This is a convenience feature for the user who wishes to
remain on the premises with the system armed. The user
does not have to manually bypass the Home-Away zones.
To reactivate the Home-away zones that have been
automatically bypassed, press [✱][1]. This command is a
quick method of fully arming the system in residential
applications before going to bed.
Note: The auto-bypassed zones will only send a
tamper alarm when the tamper condition is activated,
using Double EOL resistors.
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Zone Bypassing
[✱]+[1]
A bypassed zone will not cause an alarm. If a zone is
bypassed the panel may be armed even if the zone is
open. Use zone bypassing when access is needed to part
of the protected area. Also, damaged wiring or contacts
on a zone may be temporarily bypassed until repairs can
be made so that the panel can be armed.
To bypass zones, enter [✱] [1]. An access code may be
required if the installer has enabled that option. A menu
will appear.
[0] Bypass Open Zones allows the user to bypass only
the open zones that are on that partition. Use the [<][>]
keys to scroll through the open zones. Next to the zone
label will the a [!] this character is used to indicate that
the zone is open. To select the open zone to be bypassed
press the [*] key. A [*] will appear next to the zone label to
indicate that the zone has been bypassed.
[1] Bypass Zones takes you immediately to bypassing
zones. Use the [<] [>] to select the zones to be bypassed
and press the [✱] key to select the zone. A “✱”will
appear beside the zone label to indicate the zone will be
bypassed when the partition is armed.
A zone search routine allows the user to find the desired
zone to bypass by entering in the first letter of the zone to
search for, and pressing one of the [<][>] keys. The [<]
key will search for the first zone on the partition that
begins with the letter selected. The [>] key will search for
the next zone on the partition that begins with the letter
selected.
The letters of the alphabet have been divided up among
the 1 to 9 number keys on the keypad.
123
ABC1 DEF2 GHI3
456
JKL4 MNO5 PQR6
789
STU7 VWX8 YZ90
0
Clear
For example, to search for the first zone that begins with
the letter “R”, press the [6] key three times until the letter
“R”is displayed on the keypad between the “< >”. Press
the [>] key, the first zone that begins with the letter “R”will
then be displayed.
[2] Clear Bypasses removes all bypasses from all the
zones in your partition and then takes you to bypassing
zones. None of the zones will have a “✱”beside them.
[3] Recall Bypasses will bypass all the same zones that
were selected the last time zones were bypassed. This is
for users that are always bypassing the same zones.
[4] Previous Menu takes you back to the “Enter Code to
Arm System”.
When the PC4020 is programmed, the ability to bypass
certain zones may be eliminated. In this case, the “✱”
indicator for those zones will not come on in response to
the bypass command. Zone bypasses are automatically
cancelled when the panel is disarmed.
The installer can choose by partition if a code must be
entered with [✱]+[1] to bypass zones. Only the zones
assigned to the same partition of the system as the
keypad can be bypassed. Only certain types of access
codes can be used to bypass (See [✱][5]).
Note: At no time can any armed zone be bypassed.
Trouble Display
[✱]+[2]
The PC4020 continuously monitors a number of possible
trouble conditions. If one of these conditions occurs, the
keypad “TROUBLE”indicator will light and the audible
indication will sound (two short beeps every 10 seconds).
When the [#] key is pressed the audible indication will
stop, but the trouble indicator light will remain ON until the
trouble is cleared. Trouble conditions can also be
transmitted to the monitoring station. Press the [✱] then
[2] keys to display the types of trouble conditions.
•Battery Trouble •COMBUS Low Pwr
•AC Trouble •Internal Fault
•Aux Supply Troub •4204 Battery TBL
•TLM Trouble •4204 AC Trouble
•TLM TBL Line #1 •4204 Aux Trouble
•TLM TBL Line #2 •Ground Fault
•FTC Trouble •Waterflow TBL
•Bell CCT Trouble •Cellular Trouble
•Fire Trouble •DLS Fault TBL
•Fire Trouble 2WS •Zn Sensor Fault
•Loss of Time •Zn LwBatt Fault
•Module Com Fault •X10 Fault
To view partition troubles from a global keypad, enter a
valid access code and select a partition. If (1) “For
Options”is selected the user will be prompted with the
message
KEYPAD LOANED TO
(PartitionLabel) .
Once the message has cleared, press [✱][2] to view the
trouble on that partition.
Press [#] to return to “READY”.
Battery Trouble
- A battery trouble will be displayed and
can be reported if the battery is 11.3 volts or less,
disconnected or the battery fuse fails. Battery voltage is
checked once every 4 minutes, so the battery trouble may
not restore instantly when the battery is restored. Initiating
a bell/comm test will check the battery voltage. When DC
Inhibit Arm is enabled the panel will check the condition of
the batteries on the system (main panel and PC4204)
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