DSC Maxsys PC6010 User manual

User's
Guide
PC6010

Quick Reference Guide
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.
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.
Do You Want To
Turn Areas On? ........................ 6
Do You Want To
Turn Areas Off? ...................... 10
Do you want to
Delay Auto-Arm? ...................... 15
End of basic user prompts
Activate
Door Strike? ...................... 16
Do You Want to
Reset Detectors? ...................... 16
End of advanced user prompts
End of List
View List Again?
To return to the beginning of the prompts, press
.
To return to the start screen, press .
This manual is for Basic and Advanced 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 i, and 1-2, for important information on security system operation.

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See the
Glossary on page 2
to learn more about
words used in this
manual.
Table of Contents
Glossary 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 Your Area(s) ON and OFF 5
2.1 Entering Your Access Code ................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Turning All Your Areas ON ................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Turning Some of Your Areas ON ......................................................................................................................... 7
2.4 Turning Area(s) ON - "Attempt Failed" Message ............................................................................................... 8
2.5 Turning All Your Areas OFF ................................................................................................................................ 10
2.6 Turning Some of Your Areas OFF ...................................................................................................................... 11
3 Silencing and Clearing Alarms & Faults 12
3.1 Turning Off the Bells/Sirens ............................................................................................................................... 12
3.2 Clearing the Alarms ............................................................................................................................................ 13
3.3 Viewing and Clearing Fault Conditions ............................................................................................................ 14
4 Automatic Arming 15
5 Other Functions 16
5.1 Unlocking Doors ................................................................................................................................................. 16
5.2 Resetting Detectors ............................................................................................................................................ 16
Index inside back cover

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Access code: A four- or six-digit code that allows you to turn areas on or off, and to use other
system functions.
Alarm: When a zone is violated (e.g. a smoke detector detects smoke, a motion detector
senses movement, a door with a contact is opened), it triggers an alarm.
Intrusion alarm: An alarm triggered by an intrusion detector (e.g. motion detectors, glassbreak
detectors, door/window contacts). Usually occurs when the system is turned on.
Fire alarm: An alarm triggered by fire, smoke or heat detectors. Fire alarms may be
triggered at any time, whether the system is on or off.
Area: A group of zones that can be turned on or off together. See Zone.
Auto-arming: When the system turns on one or more areas at a preset time of the day.
Central Station: If remote monitoring is enabled, your system will send alarms, faults and
emergency messages to the central station. The central station will then notify the local
authorities, if necessary.
Detector: A part of the system that can detect problems and report them to the control panel
(e.g. a motion detector can tell the control panel if there is movement in a protected area).
Entry time: A timer programmed by your installer. The timer begins counting down when
you enter an area that is on. You must enter an access code to turn the area off before the
timer runs out, or an alarm will be triggered.
Entry/exit doors: Your installer will program the doors you usually use to enter or exit the
premises as entry/exit doors. These doors have entry and exit times. Your installer will usually
place keypads near the entry/exit doors for easy access to system functions.
Exit time: A timer programmed by your installer. The timer begins counting down when you
turn your system on, to allow you a period of time in which to leave the premises. At the
end of the exit time the system will be turned on.
Fault: The control panel continuously checks the system for conditions that may reduce its
effectiveness. If the control panel finds one of these conditions (fault), it will indicate this at
the keypad(s) to alert you to the problem.
Main Menu: The first set of options available after you enter your access code starting with
"Do you want to turn areas on?", or "Your areas are ON/OFF... Exit Now?".
Security System: The main control panel, detectors, devices and keypads, which together
provide security monitoring of an area.
Start Screen: What the keypad displays before you enter your access code:
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Enter Your Code
Zone: A part of the premises monitored by a detector (smoke detector, door/window contact,
motion detector, glassbreak detector, etc.).
Glossary
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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.
This manual describes how to use the features that are available to Basic and Advanced
users. These features may also be available to Supervisor and Master users. For information
on additional functions which are available to Supervisor and Master users, please refer
to the Maintenance Manual.
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 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.
You 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.
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.
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.

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This section describes how to turn your areas of the system ON and OFF. You will only be
able to turn on or off the areas which have been assigned to you. All users should read
this section carefully.
Remember - you can return to the start screen at any time by pressing .
However, pressing will not prevent areas from being turned on. To remain
in, or to re-enter areas, you must enter your access code and turn the areas off.
2.1 Entering Your Access Code ______________________________________________________
Before you can use any system features, you need to enter your access code. The keypad
always displays the start screen first:
1. 12:00 2000/01/01
Enter Your Code Enter your access code using the number pad.
If you enter a valid code, the keypad gives 3 short beeps, and the keypad displays the
next prompt. For example, the keypad may display:
Do You Want To
Turn Areas On? Go to step 4 (if the code is valid).
If the Code is Not Valid
2. If you enter a code that is not valid, the keypad gives one long beep, and the system
prompts:
Code Not Valid
Please Try Again
After 2 seconds, the keypad goes back to the start screen:
12:00 2000/01/01
Enter Your Code
3. Enter your code. If you enter a valid code, the keypad gives 3 short beeps, and the
system prompts:
Do You Want To
Turn Areas On?
If the Code is Valid
4. Answer or to each of the keypad prompts until you have
finished. Refer to the procedures in this manual for more information on each prompt.
S E C T I O N 2
Turning Your Area(s) ON and OFF
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2.2 Turning All Your Areas ON ______________________________________________________
This procedure explains how to turn on all the areas that you have access to. Before you
turn areas on, you should check that they are not occupied, and that all zones are closed
(i.e. doors and windows are closed, there is no motion in the area).
1. 12:00 2000/01/01
Enter Your Code Enter your access code.
2. Keypad displays:
Do You Want To
Turn Areas On? To confirm, press .
3. Keypad displays:
Turn ON All
Your Areas? To confirm, press .
4. The keypad beeps 3 times, the ON light turns on and the keypad displays:
All Your Areas Please Leave
Are Turning On then, Now... 120
5. The keypad counts down the exit time (the number in the lower right-hand corner
shows how much time is left). Leave the area through your entry/exit door. The area
will turn on after the exit time expires.
NOTE: Pressing will not prevent the area from being turned on. To remain
in, or to re-enter the area, you must enter your access code and turn the area off.
Attempt Failed
When you are trying to turn areas on, if you see the message
Attempt Failed
View Problems?
one or more zones may be open, or have problems. See section 2.4 for instructions.
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2.3 Turning Some of Your Areas ON _________________________________________________
This procedure explains how to turn on some of the areas that you have access to. Before
you turn any areas on, you should check that they are unoccupied, and that all the zones
are closed (i.e. doors and windows are closed, there is no motion in the area).
1. 12:00 2000/01/01
Enter Your Code Enter your access code.
2. Keypad displays:
Do You Want To
Turn Areas On? To confirm, press .
3. Keypad displays:
Turn ON All
Your Areas? Press .
4. The keypad displays a list of each area you have access to. For example:
Turn ON Area?
Area 1
If you do not want to turn on an area, press . The keypad displays the
next available area.
If this is an area you want to turn on, press . The keypad displays:
Area 1
is Turning On
NOTE: After you turn on the area you are in, you will not be able to turn on any more
areas from this keypad. The keypad beeps 3 times, the ON light turns on and the keypad
displays:
Please Leave
Now... 120
The keypad counts down the exit time. Leave the area through your entry/exit door.
5. If you come to the end of the list (and you haven't turned on the area you are in), the
keypad displays:
End of List
Exit Now?
To return to the beginning of the list of available areas, press .
To return to the start screen, press .
If you
need to turn on
the area you are
in, make sure
you turn it on
LAST!
2: Turning Your Area(s) ON and OFF
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2.4 Turning Area(s) ON - "Attempt Failed" Message ________________________________
If you see the message "Attempt Failed" when you have tried to turn your area(s) on, one
or more zones may be open, or may have a fault. If possible, make sure that all of the
zones are closed when you turn an area on.
WARNING: Turning on areas with open zones reduces your security protection. If a zone
in your area is not working, or you cannot close it, call a Supervisor or Master user
immediately, so that the problem can be resolved.
1. Use procedures 2.2 or 2.3 to try to turn on all or some of your areas.
2. Keypad displays:
Turn On All Turn On Area?
Your Areas? OR Area 1
To confirm either of these options, press .
3. The keypad displays:
Attempt Failed
View Problems? To see a list of open zones, press .
4. The keypad displays a list of the zone(s) that are open, or that have faults, and the
area(s) they are in. Use the keys to view each open zone. When you come to
the end of the list, the keypad displays:
End of List
Turn On Anyway?
5. Check Open Zones
If you want to go and check that the listed zones are closed, press .
The keypad displays:
System Will Not
Turn Areas On!
Close all doors and windows, or stop motion in each zone that was listed, then go
back to step 2. If all the zones are secure, you will be able to turn on the selected
area(s) as described in procedures 2.2 and 2.3. continued next page...
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