DSC MAXSYS PC4020 User guide

PC4O2O Software Version 2.1
Book 1
System Manual
• W A R N I N G •
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on the limitations as to liability of the manufacturer. The entire manual should be carefully read.
ATTENTION: With the PC4020 v2.1 use
DLS-1 v6.2 or later, or DLS-2 v1.21 or later.

TABLE OF
CONTENTS
PC4020 Control Panel Wiring Diagram __________________ ii
Module Hookup diagram _______________________________ iii
Introduction_________________________________________ 1
System Overview
Maximum System Capabilities __________________________ 2
128 Programmable Zones ______________________________ 2
Escort4580 (VPM) _____________________________________ 2
LCD Keypads (LCD4500) ______________________________ 2
209 Outputs __________________________________________ 2
Switched Auxiliary Output ______________________________ 2
4 Enclosures __________________________________________ 2
Supervised Alarm Output_______________________________ 2
Event Buffer __________________________________________ 2
8 True Partitions _______________________________________ 2
Serial Interface Module (PC4400) _______________________ 2
Internal Memory _______________________________________ 2
Keypad User Options __________________________________ 2
Communicator ________________________________________ 2
LINKS Support ________________________________________ 2
Installation and Wiring
Suggested Wiring Procedure ___________________________ 3
RF Zones — Summary _________________________________ 4
Module Placement Test ________________________________ 4
Wireless PIR Motion Detectors __________________________ 4
Zone Supervisories ____________________________________ 4
Battery Troubles _______________________________________ 5
Restoring Battery Troubles _____________________________ 5
Default Serial Numbers ________________________________ 5
Combus Power and Operation __________________________ 5
Testing The Combus ___________________________________ 5
Mounting the Panel ____________________________________ 6
Programming the System_______________________________ 6
Hardware Reset of Memory to Factory Defaults ___________ 7
PC4020 Main Board Specifications
Control Panel _________________________________________ 8
Output Voltage ________________________________________ 8
Remote Keypad _______________________________________ 8
Module Specifications
PC4108 Expansion Module _____________________________ 9
PC4116 Expansion Module _____________________________ 9
PC4164 Expansion Module _____________________________ 9
PC4204 High Current Output Module ____________________ 9
PC4216 Low Current Output Module ____________________ 9
PC4400 Serial Interface Adapter Module _________________ 9
PC4700 Fire Module ___________________________________ 9
LCD4500 Remote Keypad ______________________________ 9
Escort4580 (Voice Prompting Module) ___________________ 9
Terminal Connections
“AC” Power Terminals _________________________________ 10
Auxiliary Power Terminals “AUX” and “GND” ____________ 10
Switched Auxiliary Power Terminals ____________________ 10
Bell/Siren Terminals ___________________________________ 10
Programmable Output Terminal “PGM” _________________ 10
Combus Terminals “RED”, “BLK”, “YEL” and “GRN”______ 10
Zone Input Terminals “Z1” to “Z16” _____________________ 10
Telephone Terminals “TIP”, “RNG”, “T-1” and “R-1” _____ 11
Battery Connections __________________________________ 11
System Keypad Functions
Introduction __________________________________________ 12
Partitions ____________________________________________ 12
Access Codes _______________________________________ 12
Partition Status Enunciator_____________________________ 12
Global Keypads ______________________________________ 12
System Master Code Functions ________________________ 15
Installer’s Programming Code _________________________ 15
Auto-bypass/Home-Away Arming ______________________ 15
Partition Keypads ____________________________________ 15
Printer Setup
Configuring the Printer ________________________________ 24
Downloading
Downloading over Phone Lines ________________________ 25
Downloading with an On-site Computer _________________ 25
UL Listed Commercial and Residential Installations
Grade A Local _______________________________________ 26
Grade B Central Station and Grade A Police Connect ____ 26
Grade C Central Station _______________________________ 26
All Commercial Installations ___________________________ 26
Residential Installations _______________________________ 26
Programming ________________________________________ 26
Control of the Protected Premises ______________________ 26
Bell Location _________________________________________ 26
Protection of the Control Unit __________________________ 26
Casual Users ________________________________________ 26
User Information______________________________________ 26
Appendix A
List of Available ASCII Characters______________________ 27
AppendixB
List of Diagnostics ____________________________________ 28
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1
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 the PC4400 serial interface 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 PC4020 is also capable of
communicating to a DVAC network using the PC4400
serial interface module. The PC4400 is shipped as a
board only.
The PC4020 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 Expansion Module: 64 wireless zones
• 64 High Current Outputs - Up to 16 PC4204 Modules
• 144 Low Current Outputs
- 9 PC4216 16 Output Modules
• PC4400 Serial Interface module : Serial Printer / or
DVACS
• PC4700 Fire Module Support
• 16 Remote LCD Keypads - LCD4500
• Escort4580 Voice Prompting Module
• 1 Main Board Fully Programmable Output
• 1 12 VDC Switched Fully Programmable Auxiliary Power
Supply (Main Board)
• Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) components
replace fuses
• 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
• 22 zone types including: instant, 2 types of interior, 3
delay, 4 fire, 7-24 hour, forced answer, momentary,
maintained arming, Links supervisory and Links answer.
• 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
Escort4580 (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 (LCD4500)
• 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 35 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, PTC 2.5 Amps,
12 VDC - commercial and 11.6 - 12.6 VDC - residential
• Steady or Pulsed Output
• Programmable for 1 of 35 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
Serial Interface Module (PC4400)
• Used to output data to a local printer
• Used to communicate to a DVAC network
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
• Sur-gard 4/3 DTMF 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
LINKS Support (Not investigated by UL)
• 3 telephone numbers for LINKS
• Auto programming for LINKS zones
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
recommended to run the Combus in shield unless it is being
run through an area of high electrical noise.
The Combus may be up to 1,000 ft. (300 m) from the main
board to the farthest module, with any number of modules
in between. More than one Combus of 1,000 ft. (300 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.
3Zones 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.
4Wireless zones (used with the PC4164) can be placed
anywhere within the reception range of the PC4164.
Once the zone that are planned to be used are
indicated on the diagram the location of the PC4164
can be shown as well. For best results the PC4164
should be placed in as central of a location as
possible. Indicate next to the zone, the serial number of
that zone. This will make placement tests easier.
5Indicate 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.
6Determine 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.
7The ESCORT4580 (Voice Prompting Module) is a
module which is connected to the Combus and the
Telco lines of the control panel. This module uses the in
house telephone(s) to give the user access to any
partition the users code may belong to. The module
may be enrolled as a Partition or Global unit.
Note: The ESCORT4580 is located in the Main
Cabinet with the control panel.
8Siren outputs can be programmed to activate if one or
more partitions go 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 35
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 the module output option programmed.
See “PC4216 OPTIONS” for a list of the programming
options.
10 Indicate the location of the PC4400 serial interface
module 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. The PC4400 may
also be used to connect to a DVAC network allowing the
PC4020 to communicate to a DVAC receiver.
11 Mount the cabinet, panel (See “Mounting The Panel”)
and prepare the wires for connection to the panel.
RF Zones — Summary
Placing Components
Before permanently mounting components, each
component should be tested in its intended mounting
location to ensure it can communicate properly with the
PC4164. It is recommended that the Module Placement
Test is performed more than once for each zone.
For the best system performance, it is suggested that the
PC4164 be mounted in as central location as possible and
as elevated a location as possible.
In most installations, selecting a central location for the
PC4164 will ensure reliable system operation. When
mounting the PC4164 in a basement, it is recommended
that the PC4164 be mounted as high and as close to the
underside of the first floor as possible.
Module Placement Test
This section will determine if the location of a zone is
good. Once this section has been entered, the panel will
then prompt the installer to select a zone to be tested. Use
the [<][>] keys to scroll to the desired zone. Press the [✱]
key to select the zone. The keypad will now display the
message “Please Activate Zone”. When this message is
displayed open then close the zone from the intended
mounting location. The keypad will display the result of
the module placement test (with respect to RF strength).
Placement results are as follows:
• Good - This result will be displayed on the keypad as
“***good***” and the keypad will beep once indicating
that the placement was good. A good placement result
means that the zone was placed in a location that has a
strong RF transmission strength.
• Fair - This result will be displayed on the keypad as
“***fair***” and the keypad will beep twice indicating
that the placement was fair. A fair placement result
means that the zone was placed in a location that has
passed the module placement test.
• Poor - This result will be displayed on the keypad as
“***poor***” and the keypad will beep three times,
indicating that the placement was poor. A poor
placement result means that the zone was placed in a
location that has weak RF transmission strength and
should be relocated. In most cases, moving the zone a
short distance from its original intended location should
correct the problem. After relocating the zone, repeat
the module placement test. When the test results are
satisfactory, continue with the next zone to be tested.
NOTE: To perform a module placement test on an RF
PIR motion detector, the zone must be tampered then
restored instead of opened then closed.
Wireless PIR Motion Detectors
To prolong battery life of a PIR Motion Detector, the
detector features a High Traffic Shutdown Mode. If a
motion detector is activated more than once within a 6
minute period, the detector will temporarily delay reporting
activity to the PC4164. The Motion Detector will then
require a 12 minute period of no activity before it will
resume transmissions to the PC4164. Because the High
Traffic Shutdown Mode prevents Motion Detectors from
being tested during a regular walk test, the Motion
Detector features its own built-in Walk Test Mode. To
activate this mode remove the back plate from the
detector to be tested, and then reattach it. The Motion
Detector will be in Walk Test Mode for 90 seconds. The
LED will come on for 3 seconds each time the detector is
tripped. (Note: The zone will not transmit the zone trip to
the PC4164 during this mode. To perform a walk test of
the Wireless PIR the zone must be tampered and
restored). At the end of the 90 second period the Motion
Detector will return to normal operation.
Zone Supervisories
A zone supervisory is a transmission sent from the
wireless zone to the PC4164 as a test transmission to
ensure that communications between the zone and the
PC4164 are still present. When the PC4164 receives the
supervisory from the zone it will then transmit this
information to the control panel. If the control panel does
not get a supervisory within the "supervision time", the
zone will be considered lost and go into the open state..
(If Double EOL is being used the zone will go into the
Tamper Alarm state). If the partition is armed the zone will
go into alarm and transmit the sensor fault and alarm
reporting codes if programmed. The next supervisory that
the PC4164 receives for a missing zone will restore
communication with that zone and restore the Zone
Supervisory Fault.

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Battery Troubles
If a zone has a low battery trouble, then that zone does
not report in with a zone supervisory within the
"supervision time". The zone will not go into alarm. This
has been included to reduce the possibility of a false
alarm from batteries that do not get changed in the zone,
and then the zone going into sensor fault.
Restoring Battery Troubles
A wireless zone battery trouble will only be restored after
that zone has been Tampered and Restored. This will
allow the batteries to be changed without multiple Battery
trouble/Battery restoral transmissions taking place. In
order for the batteries to be changed the cover must be
removed from the back plate (tampering the zone). When
the tamper is restored and the zone sends a battery
trouble restoral (as well as the tamper restoral) signal to
the PC4164, the battery trouble will clear.
Default Serial Numbers
Once this selection has been made the LCD will display
the message "Confirm Default Press ✱". To abort press
any other key. Once the [✱] key has been pressed the
LCD will display the message "Resetting ". All RF zone
signatures will have been erased from the PC4164.
Note: Deleting the RF signatures from the PC4164 will
not remove the zone(s) from the partition
assignment(s).
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.
KEYPAD
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COMBUS
PC4020 PC4108
Testing The Combus
To test the Combus for a low voltage condition, connect
all devices to the system (include any motion detectors,
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 across the battery

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leads (of the module); the output voltage should be 13.85
V. 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 12.0 V. 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.
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.

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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.
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 Installer’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, PTC 2.5 Amps, 12 VDC - commercial
11.6 - 12.6 VDC - residential
• Steady or pulsed output
Nonvolatile RAM (Internal Memory)
• Does not lose codes or system status on complete AC
and battery failure
Programmable output
• Transistor switch sinks 3 A to ground
• Programmable for 1 of 35 options
Powerful 1.5 amp regulated power supply
• 500 mA auxiliary supply, 11.6 - 12.6 VDC
(400 mA for UL Listed systems)
• Separate PTC 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
• 11.6 - 12.6 VDC
• 300 mA maximum
Battery
• 12 volt 4 Ah minimum rechargeable gel-cell or sealed
lead-acid battery
Transformer
• 16.5 VAC, 40 VA
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)
• Rated current draw of 55 mA
PC4020 MAIN BOARD
SPECIFICATIONS

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PC4400 Serial Interface Module
• True RS-232 technology
• Handshake software switches
• Protocol XON/XOFF or DTR
• 5 possible baud rates 300, 600, 1200, 2400 and 4800
• DVAC communications†
• Four wire (QUAD) hook-up to Combus
• Nominal current draw of 35 mA
• Provides Tamper Reporting Codes
• Low Combus supervision to PC4020 Main Board
Note: 4800 Baud is only available on PC4400 software
version 2.00 and above.
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 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)
Escort4580 (Voice Prompting Module)*
• One module per system
• Full voice prompts for all major user accessible
sections
• Four wire quad connection to Combus
• Nominal current draw of 70 mA - 140 mA
• Automation Control capabilities - up to 32 Automation
Module per system
• Low Combus supervision to the main board
* These devices are not UL listed.
† These features have not been investigated by UL.
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
PC4164 Expansion Module*
• Up to 64 zones in total on the system
• One module per system
• 64 zone wireless expansion module
• Support for Universal transmitters and PIRs
• Normally closed and zone module tamper support
• 4 wire quad hookup to the PC4164
• Nominal current draw of 110 mA
• Provides zone alarm/zone low battery/zone tamper
reporting codes
• Low Combus supervision to the PC4020
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
• Programmable as alarm annunciators or zone followers
• Four wire (QUAD) hook-up to Combus
• Nominal current draw of 15 mA
• Provides Tamper Reporting Codes
• Low Combus supervision to PC4020 Main Board
MODULE
SPECIFICATIONS

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This “Terminal Connections” section only refers to the
main board of the PC4020 system. Other connections are
shown in the module wiring diagrams.
“AC” Power Terminals
Use a 16.5 VAC transformer with a minimum 40 VA rating
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 500 mA when the
PC4020 is used with one keypad. For each additional
module on the Combus, the auxiliary supply rating must
be reduced by the current rating of that module. The
auxiliary supply is PTC at 1 amp and a Main Aux Trouble
Reporting Code can be transmitted if the PTC 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 PTC at 2.5 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 -”.
TERMINAL
CONNECTIONS
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 (max. 500 mA with no load on AUX).
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
(EOL) resistor circuits, Double EOL circuits or normally
closed loops. If EOL are used, each input must be
terminated with a 5600 ohm EOL resistor (green, blue, red
and gold). An alarm condition will be created if a normally
open contact is used to short across the EOL resistor. A
trouble is created if normally closed contacts, wired in
series with the EOL resistor, are opened. See “Zones
EOL” 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).

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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.
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 PTC will blow.

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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.
Partition Status Enunciator
Enabling the Full System Status Toggle in the partition
toggle options will display the current status of all
partitions on the partition keypads. This feature can also
be enabled on global keypads by enabling the Global
System Status Toggle in the system toggle options.
The keypads will display
11
11
122
22
233
33
344
44
455
55
566
66
677
77
788
88
8
AA
AA
ARR
RR
RNN
NN
NFF
FF
F!!
!!
!AA
AA
ARR
RR
RNN
NN
N
A = Armed
R = Ready
N = Not Ready
F = Force armed
! = Alarm memory on Partition
Only enabled partitions will be displayed on the partition
status enunciator.
Note: Partition keypads will not display the partition
status enunciator while armed.
Global Keypads
What is a Global Keypad?
A global keypad is a keypad which belongs to all
partitions. It can be accessed by all system users who
have a valid access code with the global access attribute
enabled. The keypad will prompt the user to arm or
disarm their partition(s). The global keypad can also be
“loaned” to a partition by selecting options from the global
menu then selecting the desired partition. The users can
only access partitions which are assigned to their codes.
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”.
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How to use a Global Keypad?
The Global Keypad will display the message
ENTER YOURENTER YOUR
ENTER YOURENTER YOUR
ENTER YOUR
ACCESS CODEACCESS CODE
ACCESS CODEACCESS CODE
ACCESS CODE
or the full system status will be displayed if the global
system status option is enabled, or the clock will be
displayed if global clock display is enabled. From this
state any user entering a valid access code with the
global access attribute enabled on their 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 Access Code
ENTER YOURENTER YOUR
ENTER YOURENTER YOUR
ENTER YOUR
ACCESS CODEACCESS CODE
ACCESS CODEACCESS CODE
ACCESS CODE
The user enters a valid single partition access code.
[*] TO VIEW[*] TO VIEW
[*] TO VIEW[*] TO VIEW
[*] TO VIEW < >< >
< >< >
< >
SYSTEM TROUBLESSYSTEM TROUBLES
SYSTEM TROUBLESSYSTEM TROUBLES
SYSTEM TROUBLES
This message will be displayed if there are troubles on
the system and the installer has enabled the option
“GLB KYPD TRB” in the system toggles section.
VIEW TROUBLEVIEW TROUBLE
VIEW TROUBLEVIEW TROUBLE
VIEW TROUBLE < >< >
< >< >
< >
(trouble message)(trouble message)
(trouble message)(trouble message)
(trouble message)
Press [✱] to view the troubles on the system. The user
can scroll through the troubles by using the [<][>] keys.
(Partition label)(Partition label)
(Partition label)(Partition label)
(Partition label)
[*] TO ARM[*] TO ARM
[*] TO ARM[*] TO ARM
[*] TO ARM < >< >
< >< >
< >
This message will be displayed if the partition is ready
to be armed. Press the [✱] key to arm.
WARNINGWARNING
WARNINGWARNING
WARNING
BYPASS ACTIVEBYPASS ACTIVE
BYPASS ACTIVEBYPASS ACTIVE
BYPASS ACTIVE
This message will be displayed for 3 seconds if the
partition is armed with zones bypassed.
PARTITION ARMEDPARTITION ARMED
PARTITION ARMEDPARTITION ARMED
PARTITION ARMED
WITH OPEN ZONESWITH OPEN ZONES
WITH OPEN ZONESWITH OPEN ZONES
WITH OPEN ZONES
This message will be displayed for 3 seconds if the
partition is armed with force armable zones open.
EXIT DELAYEXIT DELAY
EXIT DELAYEXIT DELAY
EXIT DELAY
IN PROGRESS...IN PROGRESS...
IN PROGRESS...IN PROGRESS...
IN PROGRESS...
This message will be displayed for 3 seconds when a
partition is armed.
ENTER YOURENTER YOUR
ENTER YOURENTER YOUR
ENTER YOUR
ACCESS CODEACCESS CODE
ACCESS CODEACCESS CODE
ACCESS CODE
After the exit delay in progress message has been
displayed the keypad will return to this message.
(Partition label)(Partition label)
(Partition label)(Partition label)
(Partition label)<<
<<
<>>
>>
>
* FOR OPEN ZONES* FOR OPEN ZONES
* FOR OPEN ZONES* FOR OPEN ZONES
* FOR OPEN ZONES
If the partition is not ready to be armed because of open
zones on the partition, this message will be displayed.
ZONE OPENZONE OPEN
ZONE OPENZONE OPEN
ZONE OPEN < >< >
< >< >
< >
(Zone label)(Zone label)
(Zone label)(Zone label)
(Zone label) OO
OO
O
Press the [✱] key to view the open zones on the
partition. Open zones can be viewed by pressing the
[<] [>] keys.
[*]TO BYPASS[*]TO BYPASS
[*]TO BYPASS[*]TO BYPASS
[*]TO BYPASS
ALL OPEN ZONESALL OPEN ZONES
ALL OPEN ZONESALL OPEN ZONES
ALL OPEN ZONES
After all open zones have been viewed the user will be
given the option to bypass all open zones. To bypass
all open zones press the [✱] key.
(Partition label)(Partition label)
(Partition label)(Partition label)
(Partition label)<<
<<
<
>>
>>
>
UNABLE TO ARMUNABLE TO ARM
UNABLE TO ARMUNABLE TO ARM
UNABLE TO ARM
This message will be displayed if the partition is not
ready to be armed because of something other then
open zones on the partition.
(Partition label)(Partition label)
(Partition label)(Partition label)
(Partition label)
[*] TO DISARM[*] TO DISARM
[*] TO DISARM[*] TO DISARM
[*] TO DISARM < >< >
< >< >
< >
This message will be displayed if the partition is armed.
NO ALARMSNO ALARMS
NO ALARMSNO ALARMS
NO ALARMS
IN MEMORYIN MEMORY
IN MEMORYIN MEMORY
IN MEMORY
Press the [✱] key to disarm the partition. If the partition
is disarmed and no alarms occurred during the current
armed period this message will be displayed for 3
seconds.
ALARM MEMORYALARM MEMORY
ALARM MEMORYALARM MEMORY
ALARM MEMORY < >< >
< >< >
< >
(partition label)(partition label)
(partition label)(partition label)
(partition label)
If the partition is disarmed with alarms in memory, this
message is displayed. Press the [<][>] keys to scroll
through the partitions that have alarm memory on them.
[*]FOR OTHER[*]FOR OTHER
[*]FOR OTHER[*]FOR OTHER
[*]FOR OTHER
OPTIONSOPTIONS
OPTIONSOPTIONS
OPTIONS < >< >
< >< >
< >
If the user wishes to perform a function to a partition
that is not available through the global menu, the
keypad can be loaned to the desired partition be
pressing the [✱] key at this option.
ACCESSINGACCESSING
ACCESSINGACCESSING
ACCESSING
(Partition label)(Partition label)
(Partition label)(Partition label)
(Partition label)
When a keypad is loaned to another partition this
message will be displayed for 3 seconds. Once the
keypad is loaned to another partition, it will function as
if it was a keypad that belonged to that partition. The
user will be able to perform all [✱] functions (e.g. [✱] [7]
Door Strike) and disarm the panel using conventional
methods.
EXITING FROMEXITING FROM
EXITING FROMEXITING FROM
EXITING FROM
(Partition Label)(Partition Label)
(Partition Label)(Partition Label)
(Partition Label)
The keypad will return to global mode after 20 seconds
of no key presses made (this time is programmable by
the installer). The keypad will also return to global mode
if the [#] key is pressed. This message will be displayed
for 3 seconds then the keypad will return to global mode.

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•Multi-partition Access Code
ENTER YOURENTER YOUR
ENTER YOURENTER YOUR
ENTER YOUR
ACCESS CODEACCESS CODE
ACCESS CODEACCESS CODE
ACCESS CODE
The user enters a valid multi partition access code.
[*] TO VIEW[*] TO VIEW
[*] TO VIEW[*] TO VIEW
[*] TO VIEW < >< >
< >< >
< >
SYSTEM TROUBLESSYSTEM TROUBLES
SYSTEM TROUBLESSYSTEM TROUBLES
SYSTEM TROUBLES
This message will be displayed if there are troubles on
the system and the installer has enabled the option
“GLB KYPD TRB” in the system toggles section.
VIEW TROUBLEVIEW TROUBLE
VIEW TROUBLEVIEW TROUBLE
VIEW TROUBLE < >< >
< >< >
< >
(trouble message)(trouble message)
(trouble message)(trouble message)
(trouble message)
Press [✱] to view the troubles on the system. The user
can scroll through the troubles by using the [<][>] keys.
[*] TO ARM[*] TO ARM
[*] TO ARM[*] TO ARM
[*] TO ARM < >< >
< >< >
< >
YOUR PARTITIONSYOUR PARTITIONS
YOUR PARTITIONSYOUR PARTITIONS
YOUR PARTITIONS
This message will be displayed if all partitions that the
access code belongs to are ready to be armed. Press
the [✱] key to arm all partitions that the code belongs to.
The panel will only arm partitions that belong to the
entered access code.
UNABLE TO ARMUNABLE TO ARM
UNABLE TO ARMUNABLE TO ARM
UNABLE TO ARM
YOUR PARTITIONSYOUR PARTITIONS
YOUR PARTITIONSYOUR PARTITIONS
YOUR PARTITIONS
This message will be displayed if any one of the partitions
that the access code belongs to is not ready to be armed.
[*] TO DISARM[*] TO DISARM
[*] TO DISARM[*] TO DISARM
[*] TO DISARM < >< >
< >< >
< >
YOUR PARTITIONSYOUR PARTITIONS
YOUR PARTITIONSYOUR PARTITIONS
YOUR PARTITIONS
This message will be displayed if any of the partitions
that the access code belongs to are armed. Press the
[✱] key to disarm all partitions that the access code
belongs to. The panel will only disarm partitions that
belong to the entered access code.
(Partition label)(Partition label)
(Partition label)(Partition label)
(Partition label)
[*] TO ARM[*] TO ARM
[*] TO ARM[*] TO ARM
[*] TO ARM < >< >
< >< >
< >
Press the [<][>] keys to scroll through the partitions. Note
that only partitions that belong to the access code entered
can be viewed. This message will be displayed if the
partition is ready to be armed. Press the [✱] key to arm.
WARNINGWARNING
WARNINGWARNING
WARNING
BYPASS ACTIVEBYPASS ACTIVE
BYPASS ACTIVEBYPASS ACTIVE
BYPASS ACTIVE
This message will be displayed for 3 seconds if the
partition is armed with zones bypassed.
PARTITION ARMEDPARTITION ARMED
PARTITION ARMEDPARTITION ARMED
PARTITION ARMED
WITH OPEN ZONESWITH OPEN ZONES
WITH OPEN ZONESWITH OPEN ZONES
WITH OPEN ZONES
This message will be displayed for 3 seconds if the
partition is armed with force armable zones open.
EXIT DELAYEXIT DELAY
EXIT DELAYEXIT DELAY
EXIT DELAY
IN PROGRESS...IN PROGRESS...
IN PROGRESS...IN PROGRESS...
IN PROGRESS...
This message will be displayed for 3 seconds when a
partition is armed.
ENTER YOURENTER YOUR
ENTER YOURENTER YOUR
ENTER YOUR
ACCESS CODEACCESS CODE
ACCESS CODEACCESS CODE
ACCESS CODE
After the exit delay in progress message has been
displayed the keypad will return to this message.
(Partition label)(Partition label)
(Partition label)(Partition label)
(Partition label)<<
<<
<
>>
>>
>
* FOR OPEN ZONES* FOR OPEN ZONES
* FOR OPEN ZONES* FOR OPEN ZONES
* FOR OPEN ZONES
If the partition is not ready to be armed because of open
zones on the partition, this message will be displayed.
ZONE OPENZONE OPEN
ZONE OPENZONE OPEN
ZONE OPEN < >< >
< >< >
< >
(Zone label)(Zone label)
(Zone label)(Zone label)
(Zone label) OO
OO
O
Press the [✱] key to view the open zones on the
partition. Open zones can be viewed by pressing the
[<] [>] keys.
[*]TO BYPASS[*]TO BYPASS
[*]TO BYPASS[*]TO BYPASS
[*]TO BYPASS
ALL OPEN ZONESALL OPEN ZONES
ALL OPEN ZONESALL OPEN ZONES
ALL OPEN ZONES
After all open zones have been viewed the user will be
given the option to bypass all open zones. To bypass
all open zones press the [✱] key.
(Partition label)(Partition label)
(Partition label)(Partition label)
(Partition label)<<
<<
<>>
>>
>
UNABLE TO ARMUNABLE TO ARM
UNABLE TO ARMUNABLE TO ARM
UNABLE TO ARM
This message will be displayed if the partition is not
ready to be armed because of something other then
open zones on the partition.
(Partition label)(Partition label)
(Partition label)(Partition label)
(Partition label)
[*] TO DISARM[*] TO DISARM
[*] TO DISARM[*] TO DISARM
[*] TO DISARM < >< >
< >< >
< >
This message will be displayed if the partition is armed.
NO ALARMSNO ALARMS
NO ALARMSNO ALARMS
NO ALARMS
IN MEMORYIN MEMORY
IN MEMORYIN MEMORY
IN MEMORY
Press the [✱] key to disarm the partition. If the partition is
disarmed and no alarms occurred during the current armed
period this message will be displayed for 3 seconds.
ALARM MEMORYALARM MEMORY
ALARM MEMORYALARM MEMORY
ALARM MEMORY < >< >
< >< >
< >
(partition label)(partition label)
(partition label)(partition label)
(partition label)
If the partition is disarmed with alarms in memory, this
message is displayed. Press the [<][>] keys to scroll
through the partitions that have alarm memory on them.
[*]FOR OTHER[*]FOR OTHER
[*]FOR OTHER[*]FOR OTHER
[*]FOR OTHER
OPTIONSOPTIONS
OPTIONSOPTIONS
OPTIONS < >< >
< >< >
< >
If the user wishes to perform a function to a partition
that is not available through the global menu, the
keypad can be loaned to the desired partition.
[*]TO SELECT[*]TO SELECT
[*]TO SELECT[*]TO SELECT
[*]TO SELECT
(Partition label)(Partition label)
(Partition label)(Partition label)
(Partition label)
Press the [<][>] keys to scroll to the desired partition,
then press the [✱] key.
ACCESSINGACCESSING
ACCESSINGACCESSING
ACCESSING
(Partition label)(Partition label)
(Partition label)(Partition label)
(Partition label)
When a keypad is loaned to another partition this
message will be displayed for 3 seconds. Once the
keypad is loaned to another partition, it will function as if it
was a keypad that belonged to that partition. The user will
be able to perform all [✱] functions (e.g. [✱] [7] Door
Strike) and disarm the panel using conventional methods.
EXITING FROMEXITING FROM
EXITING FROMEXITING FROM
EXITING FROM
(Partition Label)(Partition Label)
(Partition Label)(Partition Label)
(Partition Label)
The keypad will return to global mode after 20 seconds of
no key presses made (this time is programmable by the
installer). The keypad will also return to global mode if the
[#] key is pressed. This message will be displayed for
three seconds, then the keypad will return to global mode.

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With the option global keypads annunciate all entry delays
disabled, audible entry delay will only be heard on the
Global keypad when all activated partitions are armed. If
the option global keypads annunciate entry delays is
enabled, then any audible entry delay will be enunciated
on global keypads.
The Trouble LED of the Global keypad will activate for all
troubles, including fire zones that belong to just one
partition. If the “Global Keypad Displays Trouble” toggle
is disabled, 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. If the option is enabled, the troubles can
be viewed from the global menu.
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
[4] System Reset [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 Window - The end user can enable ring
detect for 60 minutes to allow a computer to call the
panel. The installer can disable this function in the DLS
section of the installer’s programming.
[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.
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.
Partition Keypads
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 single partition 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.

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• 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”.
If a multi partition access code is entered the keypad will
display the message
(0) TO ARM(0) TO ARM
(0) TO ARM(0) TO ARM
(0) TO ARM < >< >
< >< >
< >
(Partition Label)(Partition Label)
(Partition Label)(Partition Label)
(Partition Label)RR
RR
R.
The lower right hand corner of the display will show the
partition status using the letter “R” for Ready, “N” for Not
Ready, “A” for Armed and “!” for Partition is in Alarm.
Use the [<] [>] keys to scroll though the assigned
partitions. Only partitions to which the access code is
assigned will be displayed.
To arm the partition you are in simply press [✱] or use the
hotkey (0). The message
EXIT DELAYEXIT DELAY
EXIT DELAYEXIT DELAY
EXIT DELAY
IN PROGRESSIN PROGRESS
IN PROGRESSIN PROGRESS
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 the message
SELECT (0)SELECT (0)
SELECT (0)SELECT (0)
SELECT (0) < >< >
< >< >
< >
ARM PARTITIONARM PARTITION
ARM PARTITIONARM PARTITION
ARM PARTITION RR
RR
R
will be displayed. Selecting (0) “To Arm” will arm the
selected partition and display the message
EXIT DELAYEXIT DELAY
EXIT DELAYEXIT DELAY
EXIT DELAY
IN PROGRESSIN PROGRESS
IN PROGRESSIN PROGRESS
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
ACCESSINGACCESSING
ACCESSINGACCESSING
ACCESSING
(Partition Label)(Partition Label)
(Partition Label)(Partition Label)
(Partition Label) .
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 the keypad timeout expires
(no key presses made), the keypad will return to its home
partition displaying the message
RETURNING TORETURNING TO
RETURNING TORETURNING TO
RETURNING TO
(Partition Label)(Partition Label)
(Partition Label)(Partition Label)
(Partition Label) .
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 label 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 another partition with a multi-partition access
code, select the partition. The message
SELECT (0)SELECT (0)
SELECT (0)SELECT (0)
SELECT (0)
Disarm PartitionDisarm Partition
Disarm PartitionDisarm Partition
Disarm Partition
will be displayed. Press [✱] or [0] to disarm the partition.
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.

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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 • Internal Fault
• AC Trouble • 4204 Battery TBL
• Aux Supply Troub • 4204 AC Trouble
• TLM Trouble • 4204 Aux Trouble
• TLM TBL Line #1 • Ground Fault
• TLM TBL Line #2 • Waterflow TBL
• FTC Trouble • DLS Fault TBL
• Bell CCT Trouble • Zn Sensor Fault
• Fire Trouble • Zn LwBatt Fault
• Fire Trouble 2WS • RF Zn Tamper TBL
• Loss of Time • Automation Fault
• Module Com Fault • Printer Off-Line
• Combus Low Pwr • PC4400 Trouble
• Cellular Trouble
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)
when an access code is entered. If during this check the
battery shows a low voltage condition the arming will be
inhibited. The LCD will display the message "Fail To
Arm... Battery Trouble" when this occurs.
The Control panel and each of the PC4204 modules may
only have 3 battery trouble alarms in a 24 hour period.
After the third battery trouble for a given module the
trouble condition will "Shutdown" until midnight of that
day. The trouble will still be enunciated with the keypad
Trouble LED but the event will not be logged to the event
buffer or be communicated.
AC Trouble
-
There is no audible annunciation on AC
power failure. The system “Trouble” light will come ON
but the audible indication will not sound until there is a
low battery condition. Transmission delay can be
programmed for 000 to 255 minutes.
Aux Supply Troub -
An Aux trouble is generated if the
aux fuse on the main panel opens, or if the Aux or SW Aux
terminals are overloaded.
TLM Trouble -
A telephone line trouble is generated
when the line voltage drops below 3 volts for more than
30 seconds. A keypad trouble is generated when the
system is disarmed and if selected, a local alarm sounds
when the panel is armed.
TLM TBL Line #1 - When using the PC4700 Fire Module
a telephone line trouble is generated when the line
voltage drops below 3 volts for more than 30 seconds on
line one. A keypad trouble is generated when the system
is disarmed and if selected, a local alarm sounds when
the panel is armed.
TLM TBL Line #2 - When using the PC4700 Fire Module
a telephone line trouble is generated when the line
voltage drops below 3 volts for more than 30 seconds on
line two. A keypad trouble is generated when the system
is disarmed and if selected, a local alarm sounds when
the panel is armed.
FTC Trouble -
If the digital communicator is unsuccessful in
communicating with the monitoring station after 10 attempts,
a Fail to Communicate trouble is generated. If a later attempt
to communicate is successful the trouble is cleared.

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Ground Fault - A Ground Fault trouble condition will occur if
the Earth Ground (EGND) connection is shorted to a positive
voltage source or shorted to a non-earth ground potential.
This trouble will generate an audible and visual trouble as
well as a Ground Fault reporting code transmission.
Waterflow TBL - If the Waterflow zone on a PC4700 Fire
Module is opened (WFA or WFB), a visual keypad trouble
(trouble LED will come on) with audible indication and a
Waterflow trouble transmission is generated. The LCD will
show the message "FIRE TROUBLE!! Waterflow TBL", until
the Waterflow zone trouble is restored. If there is more than
one PC4700 trouble condition present these trouble
messages will scroll every 3 seconds to the next message.
Cellular Trouble -
This indicates that the LINKS unit has
one or more of the following trouble conditions: AC,
battery, loss of cellular or a tamper fault.
DLS Fault TBL - This trouble condition will generate an
audible and visual trouble when the control panel fails to
complete communications with the downloading computer.
Zn Sensor Fault - This trouble condition will occur when a
wireless zone fails to report a zone supervisory for (XXX)
minutes. To view which zone has the trouble press the [✱]
key while viewing the trouble condition. The zone(s) with
the trouble condition will be displayed in numerical order
on the display. A keypad trouble is generated when the
system is disarmed and a visual "Zn Sensor Fault" trouble
and trouble reporting code will be transmitted.
Zn LwBatt Fault - This trouble condition will occur when a
wireless zone has a low battery condition. To view which
zone has the trouble press the [✱] key while viewing the
trouble condition. The zone(s) with the trouble condition
will be displayed in numerical order on the display. A
keypad trouble is generated when the system is disarmed
and a visual "Zn Low Batt Fault" trouble and trouble
reporting code will be transmitted
RF Zn Tamper TBL - This trouble condition occurs when
the system toggle option RF Tmp Disarm is disabled and
a wireless zone is tampered on a disarmed partition.
Automation Fault - This trouble condition will occur when
the Escort 4580 losses communication with the Automation
Output control module. An audible trouble (VIA keypad
buzzer) will be generated as well as the trouble LED
activating for the keypads. An Automation Fault trouble
reporting code will be sent to the monitoring station if
programmed. If there is an AC trouble present at the time the
panel will not transmit the Automation Fault reporting code.
Printer Off-Line --
--
- This trouble condition will occur if the
serial printer connected to the PC4400 serial interface
module goes off-line.
PC4400 Trouble --
--
- This trouble will be displayed when a
DVAC Fault occurs (The DVAC line from central station is
not present), or a Module Fault occurs (The PC4400
module has failed an internal diagnostics), or if DVAC
communications has been shut down by central.
Bell CCT Trouble -
If the bell fuse opens or the bell circuit
is open, a keypad trouble and a Bell Circuit trouble
transmission are generated.
Fire Trouble -
If a FIRE loop is open circuit, a keypad
trouble and a Fire Loop trouble transmission are
generated. A trouble on the FIRE loop will unconditionally
initiate an audible and visual (trouble light) indication on
the keypad. This means that even if any other previous
trouble has been silenced, a FIRE loop trouble will restart
the keypad buzzer.
Fire Trouble 2WS - If the fire zone on a PC4700 Fire
Module is opened, a visual keypad trouble (trouble LED
will come on) with audible indication and a fire zone
trouble transmission is generated. The LCD will show the
message "FIRE TROUBLE!! 2 Wire Smoke", until the fire
zone trouble is restored. If there is more than one PC4700
trouble condition present these trouble messages will
scroll every 3 seconds to the next message.
Loss of Time -
When the PC4020 is powered up, the
internal time of day clock needs to be set to the correct
time. This trouble is cleared when an attempt is made to
reset the internal time of day clock. See “System Master
Codes” for resetting the time of day clock.
Module Com Fault -
The panel has lost communications
with a module and cannot recover it. Check to see if the
module is connected properly, then do a system reset.
See “Diagnostics” in the Programming Manual to
determine which module is not communicating.
Combus Low Pwr
-
Modules are not getting enough
voltage from the Combus. Check for proper connection of
Combus, or the Combus needs to be repowered. See
4204 modules and the 4204 PGM Combus power option
for supplying voltage to the Combus. See “Diagnostics” in
the Programming Manual to determine which module has
low voltage.
Internal Fault
-
A problem has occurred with the Combus
microprocessors. If this trouble occurs, check
connections to the Combus and do a system reset.
4204 Battery TBL
-
If any PC4204 relay output module’s
battery drops below 11.3 volts, a battery trouble is
generated.
To determine which of the PC4204’s has the low battery,
check the reporting code transmitted to the monitoring
station or check the event buffer printout if there is a
printer attached, or through downloading. The battery
voltage is checked once every 4 minutes. So the battery
trouble may not restore instantly when the battery voltage
is restored.
4204 AC Trouble
-
If any PC4204 relay output module
loses incoming AC power, the keypad trouble light will
indicate a 4204 AC trouble. But there will be no audible
annunciation until there is also a low battery condition.
The PC4204 AC troubles will be transmitted to the
monitoring station immediately.
4204 AUX Trouble
-
If the Aux fuse on any PC4204 relay
module should open or if the Aux supply is overloaded, a
4204 Aux trouble is generated.
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