DSC Maxsys PC6010 User manual

WARNING This manual contains information on limitations regarding product use and function
and information on the limitations as to liability of the manufacturer. The entire manual should be
carefully read.
Maintenance
Manual
PC6010

Quick Reference Guide
This manual is for Supervisor and Master users. Each of
these types of user can access a different set of functions.
The , and symbols next to
the title of each procedure show which users can access
that function.
Each user should read all the sections that describe
the functions they can access. All users should read
pages 1-2 for important information on security
system operation.
Main Menu:
This is the order of the prompts in the main menu. For
more information on each prompt, refer to the page
number indicated. Users will see only the prompts they
have access to.
Prompt Page No.
Turn Areas On? ........................... User's Guide
Turn Areas Off? ..................... User's Guide
Delay Auto-Arm?............................................ 5
End of basic user prompts
Activate Door Strike?.......... User's Guide
Reset Detectors? ........................ User's Guide
End of advanced user prompts
Cancel Auto-Arm? ................................ 5
View Event Log? ........................................ 10
Change Access Codes? ............................ 14
Change Keypad Setup? ............................ 20
End of supervisor user prompts
Change Detector Setup? ......................... 8
View System Status? .............................. 11
View Detector Status?.......................... 12
Change Time and Date?.......................... 21
Perform System Test? ............................ 22
Allow System Service?.......................... 24
End of master (all) user prompts
End of List View List Again?
To return to the beginning of the prompts, press
.
To return to the start screen, press .
To use any function:
1. When the keypad is idle, it displays the time and
date:
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Enter Your Code
Enter your access code to go to the main menu.
2. The keypad prompts you with questions about which
function you want to choose. See the appropriate
section for information on each function.
3. Press to select a function
Press to skip to the next function.
4. Answer or to each of the
questions until you are finished.
Remember: If you want to start over, press
at any time.
If you are viewing a list of items, the keypad displays a
flashing
> when there is more information. Use
to see each item in the list.

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Table of Contents
Keypad Buttons and Lights 2
1 About Your Security System 3
1.1 Using This Manual ................................................................................................................................................ 3
1.2 Understanding Your Security System .................................................................................................................. 3
1.3 Remote Monitoring .............................................................................................................................................. 4
2 Turning Off Automatic Arming 5
3 Using Access Cards 7
4 Changing the Setup of Detectors 8
4.1 Bypassing and Disabling Detectors .................................................................................................................... 8
4.2 "Warning-Security Reduced" Message ............................................................................................................... 9
5 Viewing Events and System Status 10
5.1 Viewing the Event Log ....................................................................................................................................... 10
5.2 Viewing the Status of the System ..................................................................................................................... 11
5.3 Viewing and Resetting System Faults ............................................................................................................... 13
6 Programming Access Codes & Cards 14
6.1 Program A New Access Code ............................................................................................................................. 15
6.2 Erase Code ........................................................................................................................................................... 16
6.3 Edit User Name ................................................................................................................................................... 16
6.4 Creating a Duress Code ...................................................................................................................................... 17
6.5 Programming an Access Card ............................................................................................................................ 17
6.6 Programming a Code Schedule ......................................................................................................................... 17
6.7 Programming a Card Access Level ..................................................................................................................... 18
6.8 Enabling and Disabling Access Cards ................................................................................................................ 18
6.9 Assigning Areas to a User .................................................................................................................................. 18
6.10 Changing Options for an Existing Code ........................................................................................................... 19
6.11 Walk Test Code .................................................................................................................................................... 19
7 Changing System Settings 20
7.1 Changing Keypad Settings ................................................................................................................................. 20
7.2 Changing the System Time and Date ................................................................................................................ 21
8 Testing and Maintenance 22
8.1 Testing Your Security System ............................................................................................................................. 22
8.2 Allowing System Service .................................................................................................................................... 24
Glossary 25
Special Character Chart 26
Index 27
Limited Warranty 28
Warning Please Read Carefully inside back cover

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1. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD):
The LCD displays prompts and system information on
two 16-character lines. This diagram shows the Start
Screen.
2. Number Pad:
Use the number pad to enter your access code.
3. System Lights:
The On and Off lights will only be lit as described after
you have entered a valid access code. If no code has
been entered, only the Power light will be on.
Off Light
When you are turning areas on or off, the Off light will
turn on to tell you that the area displayed is currently off.
On Light
When you are turning areas on or off, the On light will
turn on to tell you the area displayed is currently on.
Keypad Buttons and Lights
Power Light
The Power light will always be on, unless the system or
one of the modules has lost AC power.
4. Back/Next Keys:
If you are viewing items in a list, use the keys to
move forward to the next item, or back to the previous
item. If there is more information to view, the keypad
will flash a >>
>>
>in the top right corner of the display.
5. Yes, No and Cancel Keys:
For each feature, the system will display a question (e.g.
Do you want to turn areas on?). Press to
answer yes and to answer no.
If you are unsure, or have lost your place in the system
programming, press to return to the start
screen ("Enter Your Code").
4. Arrow Keys
3. System Lights
5. Yes, No
& Cancel Keys
2. Number Pad
1. Liquid Crystal
Display (LCD)

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Your DSC security equipment has been designed to give you the greatest possible flexibility
and convenience. The liquid crystal display (LCD) keypad guides you through each operation
with easy-to-understand prompts. With unique sound sequences, the keypad signals
faults and other indications of system status.
Read this manual carefully to become familiar with the features that have been
implemented on your system. All users of this system should be instructed in the features
available to them.
1.1 Using This Manual _______________________________________________________________
There are 4 possible types of users of an PC6010 security system. Each of the 4 user types
can access different levels of features, as described in section 6.
This manual describes how to use the features that are available only to Supervisor and
Master users. For information on Basic and Advanced user functions (which are also
available to Supervisor and Master users), please refer to the User's Guide.
Each user type has access to a different set of system functions. Each procedure indicates
which users will be able to access it, with a graphic similar to the following:
1.2 Understanding Your Security System ___________________________________________
Your security system is made up of a control panel, keypads, and various detectors and
sensors.
Control Panel
The control panel is the “brain” of your security system. It controls and monitors all the
keypads and sensors, and communicates with the central station (if remote monitoring is
turned on). The control panel will be mounted out of the way, in a utility closet or in a
basement. The metal cabinet contains the system electronics, fuses, and stand-by battery.
There is normally no reason for anyone but the installer or service professional to have
access to the control panel.
Keypads
You can access system functions with your keypad(s), described in the User's Guide.
Each keypad has a sounder. The keypad has a liquid crystal display (LCD) which shows
system messages. The keypad can send commands to the system and show the current
system status. Your installer will mount the keypad(s) inside your premises, close to the
entry/exit door(s).
S E C T I O N 1
About Your Security System

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Zones and Areas
The security system has several zones (monitored areas). Each of these zones will be
connected to a sensor (motion detectors, glassbreak detectors, door contacts, etc.). If a
sensor goes into alarm, the keypad displays a message (i.e. zone in alarm).
Your installer may have divided the system into different areas. Each area includes one or
more zones, and can be turned on and off independently of other areas. Your installer
should explain to you which areas have been programmed, and which zones belong to
which areas.
Access Codes
As a user of the system, you will be assigned a 4- or 6-digit access code. You can use your
access code to turn areas on and off, and to access other system functions.
Your access code may not allow you to use certain system functions. For instance, if your
code is only allowed to turn on area 1, you will not be able to turn on other areas. For
more information on access codes and how to program them, please see section 6.
1.3 Remote Monitoring _____________________________________________________________
The system can send alarms, troubles and emergency messages over telephone lines to a
central station. If you accidentally initiate an alarm, immediately call the central station to
prevent an unnecessary response.
NOTE: Your installer must enable monitoring for it to work.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
A security system cannot prevent emergencies. It is only intended to alert you and – if included – your
central station of an emergency situation. Security systems are generally very reliable but they may not
work under all conditions and they are not a substitute for prudent security practices or life and property
insurance. Your security system should be installed and serviced by qualified security professionals who
should instruct you on the level of protection that has been provided and on system operations. For
important warnings and cautions, please see inside the back cover.

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Automatic arming (auto-arming) is when the system automatically turns on one or more
areas of the system at preset times. Your installer may have set up your system to
automatically arm at specific times.
All users can delay auto-arming for a pre-set period of time. Ask your installer how long
the automatic arming will be delayed. Supervisor and Master users can cancel auto-
arming until midnight of the same day.
Cancelling and Delaying Automatic Arming
Before the system begins automatically arming an area, the keypads will warn users in
the area by beeping continuously (this is the auto-arm warning). If you hear the auto-arm
warning, you can delay or cancel the automatic arming. Enter your code at an area keypad.
The keypad displays:
Automatic Arming
in Progress!
To cancel or delay the automatic arming, follow the procedure below starting at step 3.
To cancel or delay automatic arming before it starts, follow the procedure below from the
beginning.
NOTE: If none of your areas are set up for automatic arming, or if automatic arming is
already delayed or cancelled, or if the system is set up so that users cannot delay or cancel
automatic arming, the keypad will display "This Function is Not Available".
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Enter Your Code From the start screen, enter your access code.
2. The keypad displays:
Do You Want To
Turn Areas On? Press until the keypad displays:
3.Do You Want to or Do You Want to
Delay Auto-Arm? Cancel Auto-Arm?
To confirm either option, press
4. The keypad displays the first area which will be auto-armed:
Area 1! or Area 1!
Delay Auto-Arm? Cancel Auto-Arm?
To confirm either option, press .
S E C T I O N 2
Turning Off Automatic Arming
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5. The keypad displays:
Automatic Arming or Automatic Arming
Has Been Delayed is now Cancelled
If you have delayed automatic arming, the system will try again to arm the system at
the end of the delay time programmed by your installer.
If you have cancelled automatic arming, automatic arming will work again, as scheduled,
starting the following day.
If there are more areas that will be auto-armed, the keypad displays the next area.
6. At the end of the list of areas, the keypad displays:
End of List
Exit Now? To return to the list of areas, press .
To return to the start screen, press .
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Using Access Cards
NOTE: This section only applies to systems that have card readers and the PC6820 access
control module installed. Talk to your installer for information regarding the access control
capabilities of your system.
If your system has access control capabilities, instruct your users on the use of their access
cards. All four types of users may use access cards.
Using Your Access Card
To gain access to an area via a door with an access card reader, present your access card
to the reader. Depending on the type of reader, this may mean "swiping" your card
through the reader, or just holding your card in front of the reader. The system will either
grant or deny you access to the protected area, depending on how your card has been
programmed.
Most access card readers will have a status light. This light will indicate your access status
once the card is presented. The light will appear according to the following conditions:
• Steady red light: The door is locked.
• Steady green light: The door is unlocked.
• Slowly flashing from red to green: The area is turned on.
• Flashing from red to green twice per second: The reader is waiting for a second card
to be swiped.
• Flashing from red to green three times per second: Access is denied.
Some access card readers also have audible indicators which beep under certain conditions.
The reader may beep when an access control door has been left open too long, or when
a door has been forced open.
Turning Areas On and Off Using an Access Card
You may be able to automatically turn your areas on and off using your access card. Ask
your installer if this feature has been enabled.
To turn an area on using an access card, ensure that the area is secured. Close all protected
doors and cease movement in areas covered by motion detectors. Swipe the access card
in the reader. Push the “Arm” button. The exit delay will begin.
To turn an area off, present the access card to the reader. The area may turn off, if the
system allows. If disarming is granted, the door will unlock. When you open the door, the
system will turn the area off.
To program access cards for your users, please see section 6.
S E C T I O N 3

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Changing the Setup of Detectors
S E C T I O N 4
If you will need access to a protected area (i.e. a part of the premises covered by a detector)
while the system is armed, or if a detector is not working, you can either bypass or disable
the detector.
When you tell the system to bypass a detector, it will exclude the selected detector from
the armed areas the next time the system is armed. Bypassed detectors will not be able to
sound an alarm. The bypasses on the detectors are automatically cancelled each time the
system is disarmed. If you want the system to bypass the detectors again, you must set
the detectors to bypass before the next arming.
When you tell the system to disable a detector, it will exclude the detector from the
system until you turn it back on again. Disabled detectors will not be able to sound
alarms, tamper conditions, or faults.
NOTE: Bypassing and disabling detectors reduces your security protection. If you are
bypassing a detector because it is not working, call a service technician immediately so
that the problem can be resolved and your system returned to proper working order.
4.1 Bypassing and Disabling Detectors _____________________________________________
To bypass or disable one or more detectors:
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Enter Your Code From the start screen, enter your access code.
2. The keypad displays:
Do You Want To
Turn Areas On? Press until the keypad displays:
3. Change Detector
Setup? To confirm, press .
4. The keypad displays the first area where you can bypass or disable detectors, for
example:
Area 1
In This Area? If the detector is in this area, press .
5. The keypad displays the first detector you can bypass or disable, for example:
ZONE 1
Select Detector? To select the detector, press .
6. The keypad displays the current status of the detector (i.e. normal, disabled, or
bypassed), for example:
ZONE 1
Is Normal > To view the available options for the detector, press .
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