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INSTRUCTION MANUAL DSC 1550
A WORD ABOUT YOUR SYSTEM
The PC1550 Security System has been designed to give you the greatest
possible flexibility and convenience. Read this manual carefully and become
familiar with the operation of your Security System. Your installer will tell you
which commands listed in this manual apply to your system. Fill out the SYSTEM
REFERENCE sheet in this manual and store it in a safe place for future
reference The label provided for the inside of the keypad door can be used to
record which sensors are on each zone.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Remember that no security system can prevent
emergencies. It is only intended to alert you in case of an emergency and
should not take the place of prudent security practices or life and property
insurance.
It is important to test your system every week. To do this, first inform the
monitoring station that you are testing your system. Then, with the system
disarmed, activate all detection sensors one at a time and observe the zone light
come on at the keypad as each sensor is activated. Perform a bell test by
entering [*][6][Master Code][8] with the system disarmed. The PC1550 can be
programmed at the time of installation to automatically perform a test
transmission to the monitoring station on a regular basis. If the system has not
been programmed for this automatic lest, call the monitoring station for
instructions on how to perform a test transmission. Don't forget to inform the
monitoring station when you have finished your test. Check to see if the "Trouble"
light is on when arming the system. See the Trouble Display section in this
manual for a description of the different trouble conditions Contact your installer
for assistance if the trouble condition cannot be located and corrected.
HOW YOUR SYSTEM WORKS
Your Security System is made up of a control panel, one or more keypads, and
various detectors and sensors. The control panel will be mounted out of the way
in a utility room or basement. The metal cabinet contains the system electronics,
fuses and stand-by battery. There is normally no reason for anyone but the
installer to have access to the control panel. The keypad(s) have an audible
indicator, display lights and command entry keys. The keypad is used to send
commands to the system and to display the current system status. Keypads are
mounted in convenient areas close to the exit-entry doors. The security system
has up to eight zones or areas of protection. Each zone used will have connected
to it various sensors, such as door or window contacts, motion detectors, glass-

break detectors and vibration or shock sensors. When a sensor is in alarm, a
keypad light will be on to indicate which zone is in alarm.
MASTER CODE The 4 digit Master Code is used for arming and disarming the
system, for programming additional access codes. and for changing other
features. The Master Code will be supplied to you by your installer. All keypad
entries are made by pressing one key at a time and may be changed by you at
any time if the installer selects an option. For additional access codes, see
Programming Additional Access Codes.
ARMING Close all protected doors and windows and stop movement in areas
covered by motion detectors. If the "Bypass" light is ON, be sure zones are being
intentionally bypassed before arming the system (see Zone Bypassing).
Check to see that the "Ready" light is ON (all zones are closed). The system
cannot be armed unless the "Ready" light is ON. Enter a [4 digit access code]. As
each digit is entered, the keypad sounder will beep. Once the correct access
code is entered, the "Armed" light will come ON and the keypad sounder will
beep quickly. If the access code was entered incorrectly or the "Ready" light was
not ON, the keypad sounder will beep steadily for 2 seconds. When thecorrect
code is entered and the system is armed, exit through the door indicated by your
installer as the exit-entry door. The exit time may be changed by your installer
(please refer to the Quick-Arm feature).
Arming and Commercial Installations When anAccess Code is entered to arm
the system, the bell or siren will sound a short tone to indicate that the system is
being armed. If your security system is programmed to report to a monitoring
station, the keypad will also sound a tone to indicate that themonitoring station
has been advised of the arming of the system. If the system is being armed and
the bell or siren fails to sound, or if the keypad does not sound a tone to
acknowledge that the monitoring station has been advised of the arming, arrange
for service for the system.
AUTO-BYPASS OPTION -HOME-AWAY ARMING This feature,if
selected by your installer, will allow you to arm your system with any valid access
code and the system will automatically bypass the interior zones. Those interior
zones have been designated as home-away zones by the installer. When
activated, the "Bypass" light will come ON. If you exit within the allowed exit lime,
the system will automatically reactivate the interior zones. This feature is
designed to save the user from having to manually bypass interior zones each
time they wish to arm the system and remain at home. In residential applications
where the system has been armed and the interior zones are automatically
bypassed, the interior zones can be reactivated from a keypad outside the
interior zones protection area (e.g. a bedroom). To reactivate the interior zones,
press [*] then [1] and the "“Bypass”" light will go out.

ENTRY DELAY OFF ARMING If you wish to arm your system and eliminate
the entry delay, enter [*][9] before your access code. The "Armed" light will flash
as a reminder that the system is armed and has no entry delay. An entry through
any zone programmed as a delay zone will create an instant alarm.
e.g. To arm without entry delay.....Press [[*][9][Access Code]
DISARMING Enter the premises only through the door indicated by your
installer as the entry/exit door. The keypad sounder will be ON. Go to the keypad
and enter the [4 digit access code]. If an error is made entering the code, press
the [#] key and enter the code again. The “Armed" light will go out and the
keypad sounder will stop. A correct access code must be entered before the
allowed entry time expires. The entry delay time may be changed by the installer.
If an alarm occurred while the panel was armed, the "Memory" light and the light
for the zone which caused the alarm will start to flash and will continue flashing
for 2 minutes. At the end of 2 minutes, the keypad lights will stop flashing and the
keypad will return to the normal Ready condition.
If you return home and find an alarm has occurred while you were away, it is
possible that an intruder may still be on the premises. Go to a neighbor’s and if
your system is monitored, call the monitoring station. They will advise what action
has been taken as a result of the alarm and whether the premises are safe to
enter. If your system is not monitored, call the local police to investigate.
ALARM MEMORY DISPLAY If the "Memory" light is on, an alarm has
occurred since the last time the panel wasarmed. The alarm memory will
automatically be displayed when the system is disarmed (see Disarming).
Press the [*] then [3] keys to display which zone caused the alarm.
The alarm memory will be cleared when the panel is re-armed. Press the [#] key
to return to Ready.
ZONE BYPASSING Bypassed zones do not cause an alarm. 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][Access Code] and the zone numbers to be
bypassed. i.e. [1] for zone 1, [6] for zone 6. If the [0] key is pressed instead of a
zone number, all zone bypasses will be removed. If the [9] key is pressed, the
last group of zones which was bypassed will be recalled. Press [#] to return to
Ready.

For security reasons, your installer may prevent the bypass command from
operating on certain zones.
The "Bypass" light is ON as long as at least ONE zone is bypassed. Do not
unintentionally bypass zones when arming. Zone bypasses are automatically
canceled each time the panel is disarmed and must be re-applied before the next
arming.
TROUBLE DISPLAY The PC1550 continuously monitors a number of
possible trouble conditions. If one of these conditions occurs, the keypad
sounder will beep quickly twice every 40 seconds and the keypad "Trouble"
indicator will light. Pressing any key on the keypad will silence the beeper but the
"Trouble" light will remain on until the trouble condition is cleared. If you cannot
determine the cause of the trouble condition, call your installer for assistance.
Press the [*] then [2] keys to display the type of trouble. The zone lights indicate
the type of trouble condition.
ZONE LIGHT TROUBLE
1.......... Defective Stand-by Battery
2.......... AC Power Failure (see Note below)
3.......... Fuse Failure
4.......... Unsuccessful Communication Attempt with Monitoring Station
5.......... Smoke Detector Circuit Trouble
6.......... Loss of Time on System Clock
Press the [#] key to return to Ready.
Note: The keypad buzzer will not sound for AC failure until there is also a low
battery condition. The "Trouble" light will come ON as soon as AC fails and will
remain on until AC restores.
SMOKE DETECTOR AND FIRE ALARM RESET If the Fire Alarm
sounds at night, do not Investigate the alarm: follow your evacuation plan
immediately. Go to a neighbor and call the fire department.
When a Fire Alarm is generated, the bell or siren will sound with a pulsing tone.
Transmission of the fire alarm to your monitoring station is delayed for 30
seconds to allow you to cancel possible false alarms. To silence the alarm, press
the [#] Key. When the [#] Key is pressed, the system will delay transmission of
the fire alarm foran additional 90 seconds. The 90-second delay is intended to
allow you to reset the smoke detectors after a false alarm.
It the smoke detector is reset and remains reset after the 90-second delay, a fire
alarm will not be transmitted to the monitoring station.

If the smoke detector is reset but goes into alarm again after the 90-second
delay, the fire alarm will sound again and the process described above will
repeat. A fire alarm will be transmitted to your monitoring station after 30 seconds
if it is not silenced by pressing the [#] Key.
Smoke detectors installed on your system may be reset after a false alarm using
the [*][4] command. To reset smoke detectors to normal, first clear all products of
combustion from the detectors. Press [*] then hold down the [4] key for several
seconds. If the detectors are clear of smoke, they will return to normal. If the
detectors still have smoke in them, the alarm will sound again. If the alarm
sounds again, first ensure that there is no threat of fire; you may thensilence the
alarm and reset the smoke detectors.
An immediate fire alarm signal and transmission may be generated by holding
down the [F] key for 2 seconds.
Zone Lights, when ON in the normal operating mode, indicate an open zone.
e.g. open door, window, etc.). Refer to zone chart on keypad door for zone
information.
Ready light ON: system ready for arming.
Ready light OFF: open zone. Must be closed or bypassed before arming.
Armedlight will come ON indicating system is armed. To arm: ensure “READY”
light is ON; enter [4 digit] access code to arm panel.
Memory light ON means an alarm has occurred. To display zone that caused
alarm, press [*] then [3]. Zone light will come on indicating which zone caused
the alarm.
Bypass light comes ON when you bypass a zone. To bypass a zone, press [*],
[1], [Access Code] and then the zone(s) you wish to Bypass. Enter 1 for zone
1....6 for zone 6. Press [#] to return to ready.
Trouble light ON means there is a fault on the system. Press any key to silence
keypad beeping. Press [*] then [2] to display type of trouble:
ZONE LIGHT TROUBLE
1.......... Defective Stand-by Battery
2.......... AC Power Failure (see Note below)
3.......... Fuse Failure
4.......... Unsuccessful Communication Attempt with Monitoring
Station

5.......... Smoke Detector Circuit Trouble
6.......... Loss of Time on System Clock
Program Security Codes:Press [*][5], then enter [Master
Code] to enter in programing mode for codes. As soon as this command is
entered, the "Memory" , "Bypass" and "Trouble" light will begin to flash. The zone
lights are used to indicate the program status of the 6 security codes (light off-
code is not programmed ; light on-code is programmed ; light flashing-this
code is being programmed). Zone 1=Master code . Select a code by pressing a
key from 1 to 6 (the coresponding zone-light will start to flash). Enter the [4
digit] New-code. Press [#] to return to ready mode.
Press [#]....
when an error is made in entering code, then enter code again.
to return to ready state after using [*] commands.
QUICK-ARM FEATURE When the Quick-Arm feature is enabled, the panel
may be armed simply by entering [*][0] instead of a 4 digit code. The [*][0]
command will not disarm the panel.
Enter [*][6][Master Code][4] to turn ON and OFF the Ouick-Arm feature. When
the command is entered, the keypad will beep 3 times if the feature is being
enabled and will sound one long beep if the feature is being disabled
Press [#] to return to Ready.
QUICK EXIT OPTION This feature, if selected by your installer, allows one
exit with the system armed without affecting its current armed status.
Pressing [*][0] gives you 2 minutes to exit if you have already armed the system.
This is useful if you want to exit while preserving the protection for someone left
on the premises. Once you have exited, the system will be armed as before. If
the zone is open after 2 minutes or there has been more than one exit, the pre-
alert will sound.
DOOR CHlME FEATURE The door chime feature is used, while the panel is
disarmed, to provide a tone from the keypad each time a door or window is
opened or closed. The doors and windows which will provide this indication are
programmed by your installer.
Enter [*][6][Master Code][6] to turn the door chime feature ON and OFF. When
the command is entered, the keypad will beep 3 times if the feature is being
enabled and will sound one long beep if the feature is being disabled.
ALARM TEST Enter [*][6][Masler Code][8] for a 2 second test of the keypad
lights, keypad sounder and alarm bells.

KEYPAD ZONES: There are three zones which can be activated from the
keypad. These zones may or may not be active on your keypads depending on
how your installer has programmed them.
[F] Key: Keypad FIRE zone. Pressing this key for 2 seconds will activate the
keypad fire zone and the bell/siren output will pulse ON and OFF.
[A] Key: Keypad AUXILIARY zone. Pressing this key for 2 seconds will produce
a series of beeps on the keypad along with the transmission. To confirm
transmission, the keypad sounder will beep 6 times.
[P] Key: Keypad PANIC zone. Depending on how your installer programs the
panel, pressing this key for 2 seconds may produce a completely silent alarm or
an audible alarm along with the transmission. If programmed as audible, the
alarm bell will ring.
MAINTENANCE
With normal use, the system requires minimum maintenance The following
should be observed:
1. Do not wash the keypad with a wet cloth. Light dusting with a barely damp
cloth should remove normal accumulations of dust.
2. The battery/bell test is designed to determine battery condition; however it is
recommended that the stand-by battery be replaced every three years.
3. For other system devices such as smoke detectors, passive infrared,
ultrasonic or microwave motion detectors or glass-break detectors, consult the
respective manufacturer's literature for testing and maintenance.
TESTING IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE SYSTEM BE TESTED ON A
WEEKLY BASIS
Note: Perform such activities in the off-peak hours, such as early morning or late
evening.
1. Inform the monitoring station that you are testing your system.
2. Disarm the system ("Ready" light should be ON)
3. Perform a battery/bell test by pressing [*][6][Master Code][8]. The alarm will
sound for about 2 seconds. If a trouble occurs after the test, press [*][2] to view
the trouble condition
4. Activate each sensor in turn. For example, open a door or window. Observe
the zone light come ON as each sensor is activated. The zone light will go OFF
as each sensor is restored to normal (door or window is closed)
5. Press the [F] key. The signal will sound in a pulsed mode. Arm then disarm the
panel to silence the signal. Repeat this test by pressing the [A] key and the [P]
key in turn. Remember, the [A]key does not ring the bell and the [P] key may not

be programmed for an audible signal.
6. If the fire zone is used, activation will cause the signal to sound in a pulsed
mode.
CAUTION: Do not use open flame or burning materials to lest a smoke detector.
Contact your installer for information on safe methods to activate a smoke
detector.
7. Should your system fail to operate properly, call your installer for service. 8.
When testing is complete, call and advise the monitoring station.
FIRE SAFETY IN THE HOME Most fires occur in the home and to minimize this
danger it is recommended that a household fire safety audit be conducted and a
family escape plan be developed.
HOUSEHOLD FIRE SAFETY AUDIT 1. Are all electrical appliances and outlets
in a safe condition?. Check for frayed cords, over-loaded lighting circuits, etc. If
you are uncertain about the condition of your electrical appliances or household
service, have a professional evaluation.
2. Are all flammable liquids stored safely in closed containers in a well ventilated
cool area? Cleaning with flammable liquids should be avoided.
3. Are fire hazardous materials (matches) well out of reach of children?
4. Are furnaces and wood burning appliances properly installed, clean and in
good working order? Have a professional evaluation.
FAMILY ESCAPE PLANNING There is often very little time between the
detection of a fire and the lime it becomes deadly. It is thus very important that a
family escape plan be developed and rehearsed.
· Every family member should participate in developing the escape plan.
· Study the possible escape routes from each location within the house and since
many fires occur at night, special attention should be given to the escape routes
from sleeping quarters.
· It is essential that escape from a bedroom be possible without opening the
interior door. Consider the following when making your escape plans:
· Make sure that doors and windows that open to the outside are easily opened.
Ensure that they are are not painted shut, and that their locking mechanisms
operate smoothly.

· If opening the exit or using the exit is too difficult for children, the elderly or
handicapped. plans for rescue should be developed. This includes making sure
that those who are to perform the rescue canpromptly hear the fire warning
signal.
· If the exit is above the ground level, an approved fire ladder or rope should be
provided as well as training in its use.
· Exits on the ground level should be kept clear. Be sure to remove snow from
exterior patio doors in winter: outdoor furniture or equipment should not block
exits.
· The family should have a predetermined assembly point where everyone can
be accounted for; for example, across the street or at a neighbor’s house.
· Once everyone is out of the house, call the Fire Department.
· A good plan emphasizes quick escape Do not investigate first or attempt to fight
the fire, and do not attempt to rescue belongings or pets as this takes up
valuable time. Once outside, do not re-enter the house. Wait for the fire
department.
· Write the plan down and rehearse frequently, so that should an emergency
arise, everyone will know what they are to do. Revise the plan as conditions
change; for example, when there are more or fewer family members in the home,
or if there are changes to the house.
· Make sure your fire warning system is operational by conducting weekly tests
as noted elsewhere in this manual. If you are unsure about system operation,
contact your installing dealer.
· It is recommended that you contact your local fire department and request
further information on home fire safely and escape planning. If available, have
your local fire prevention officer conduct an in-house fire safety inspection.
LIMITED WARRANTYDigital Security Controls Ltd. warrants that for a period of
twelve months from the date of purchase. the product shall be free from defects
in materials and workmanship under normal use and that in fulfillment of any
breech of such warranty, Digital Security Controls Ltd. shall, at its option, repair
or replace the defective equipment upon return of the equipment to its repair
depot. This warranty applies only to defects in parts and workmanship and not to
damage incurred in shipping or handling, or damage due to causes beyond the
controlof Digital Security Controls Ltd., such as lightning,excessive voltage,
mechanical shock, water damage, or damage arising out of abuse, alteration or
improper application of the equipment.

The foregoing warranty shall apply only to the original buyer, and is and shall be
in lieu of any and all other warranties. whether expressed or implied and of all
other obligations or liabilities on the part of Digital Security Controls Ltd, Digital
Security Controls Ltd, neither assumes, nor authorizes any other person
purporting to act on its behalf to modify or to change this warranty, nor to assume
for it any other warranty or liability concerning this product.
WARNING:
Digital Security Controls Ltd. recommends that the entire system be
completely tested on a regular basis. However, despite frequent testing,
and due to but not limited to, criminal tampering or electrical disruption, it
is possible for this product to fail to perform as expected.
FCC COMPLIANCE
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Digital Security
Controls Ltd. could void your authority to use this equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device. pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation, This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However. there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation, II this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Re-orient the receiving antenna · Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the FCC useful: “How to
Identity and Resolve Radio/Television Interference Problems". This booklet is
available from the US. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. 20402,
Stock # 004-000-00345-4

IMPORTANT INFORMATION This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC
Rules. On the side of this equipment is a label that contains, among other
information, the FCC registration number of this equipment.
Notification to Telephone Company Upon request, the customer shall notify
the telephone company of the particular line to which the connection will be
made, and provide the FCC registration number and the ringer equivalence of
the protective circuit.
FCC Registration Number: F534J3-10411-AL-E
Ringer Equivalence Number: 0.0B USOC Jack: RJ-31X
Telephone Connection Requirements
Except for the telephone company provided ringers, all connections to the
telephone network shall be made through standard plugs and telephone
company provided jacks, or equivalent, in such a manner as to allow for easy,
immediate disconnection of the terminal equipment. Standard jacks shall be so
arranged that, if the plug connected thereto is withdrawn, no interference to the
operation of the equipment at the customer's premises which remains connected
to the telephone network shall occur by reason of such withdrawal. Ensure that
plugs and jacks meet the dimension, tolerance and metallic plating requirements
of 47 C.F. Part 68 Subpart F.
Incidence of Harm
Should terminal equipment or protective circuitry cause harm to the telephone
network, the telephone company shall, where practicable, notify the customer
that temporary disconnection of service may be required; however. where prior
notice is not practicable, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue
service if such action is deemed reasonable in the circumstances. In the case of
such temporary discontinuance, the telephone company shall promptly notify the
customer and will be given the opportunity to correct the situation.
Additional Telephone Company Information
The security control panel must be properly connected to the telephone line with
a USOC RJ-31X telephone jack.
The FCC prohibits customer-provided terminal equipment be connected to party
lines or to be used in conjunction with coin telephone service. Inter-connect rules
may vary from state to state.
Changes In Telephone Company Equipment or Facilities

The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities,
equipment, operations or procedures, where such actions are reasonably
required and proper in its business. Should any such changes render the
customer's terminal equipment incompatible with the telephone company
facilities the customer shall be given adequate notice to the effect modifications
to maintain uninterrupted service.
Ringer Equivalence Number (REN)
The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices that you may connect to
your telephone line and still have all of those devices ring when your telephone
number is called. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices
connected to one line should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number
of devices that you may connect to your line, you may want to contact your local
telephone company.
Equipment Maintenance Facility
If you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact the
facility indicated below forinformation on obtaining service or repairs. Do not
return equipment to this address without prior authorization. The telephone
company may ask that you disconnect this equipment from the network until the
problem has been corrected or until you are sure that the equipment is not
malfunctioning.