DSC PC1616; PC1832; PC1864 User manual

PowerSeries
PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 version 4.1
Installation Guide
Note to Installer:Center pages contain important end user information. Leave with End User.
WARNING: This manual contains information on limitations regarding product use and function and infor-
mation on the limitations as to liability the manufacturer. The entire manual should be carefully read.

Table of Contents
Section Description Page
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
1.10
Installation & Wiring............................................................................................1
Keybus Wiring ..................................................................................................2
Zone Wiring......................................................................................................2
Zone Expanders...............................................................................................2
Bell Wiring........................................................................................................2
AUX Power Wiring............................................................................................4
PGM Wiring......................................................................................................4
Telephone Line Wiring......................................................................................4
Ground.............................................................................................................4
Battery..............................................................................................................4
AC Wiring.........................................................................................................4
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
User Commands..................................................................................................5
Away Arming ....................................................................................................5
Stay Arming......................................................................................................5
Disarming.........................................................................................................5
[]Commands.................................................................................................5
Function keys...................................................................................................7
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
Programming .......................................................................................................8
How to Program ...............................................................................................8
Programming Toggle Options...........................................................................8
Programming Decimal & Hexadecimal Data....................................................8
How to Exit Programming.................................................................................9
Viewing Programming......................................................................................9
DLS Programming............................................................................................9
4 Programming Descriptions...............................................................................10
5 Programming Worksheets................................................................................25
App A Reporting Code Formats (Contact ID, SIA)..............................................APP A
App B UL Listing Requirements...........................................................................APP B
App C SIA False Alarm Reduction Quick Reference Chart................................APP C
App D Troubleshooting Guide ..............................................................................APP D

Section 1: Installation & Wiring
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Section 1: Installation & Wiring
This Installation Guide provides the basic installation, wiring and programming information required to program the PowerSeries PC1616,
PC1832 and PC1864 control panels. This guide shall be used in conjunction with the PowerSeries PC1616/1832/1864 Reference Manual which
can be obtained from your local dealer or downloaded from the DSC web site at www.dsc.com.
All necessary information required to meet UL Listing requirements is included in this document.
Technical Summary
Installation
FEATURES PC1616 PC1832 PC1864
OUT Of THE BOX On-board Zones 6 8 8
Qty 1 
Qty 1 
Qty 1 
Qty 1 
Qty 2 
Qty 1 
Qty 4 
Qty 16 
Qty 1 
Qty 1 
Qty 1 
Qty 1 
Cabinet
PC Module
Installation guide
User manual
Cabinet Label
Cabinet Door Plug
Standoffs
5.6KΩResistors
2.2KΩResistor
1.0KΩResistor
10ΩResistor
Grounding Kit
Hardwired Zones 16 (1xPC5108) 32(3xPC5108) 64 (7xPC5108)
Wireless Zones 16 32 32
Keypad Zone Support 
On-board PGM Outputs PGM 1 - 50mA
PGM 2 - 300mA PGM 1 - 50mA PGM 2 - 300mA PGM 1, 3, 4 - 50mA PGM 2 - 300mA
PGM Expansion 8x50mA (PC5208)
4x500 mA (PC5204) 8x50mA (PC5208) 4x500 mA (PC5204) 8x50mA (PC5208) 4x500 mA (PC5204)
Keypads 8 8 8
Partitions 2 4 8
SPECIFICATIONS
Temp Range......... 0°C-49°C (32°F-120°F)
Humidity (Max)............................ 93%R.H.
Power Supply ........16.5VAC/40VA @60Hz
Current Draw (Panel)...........110mA (nom.)
Aux+ Output ........... 11.1-12.6VDC/700mA
Bell Output.............. 11.1-12.6VDC/700mA
User Codes 32 + Master Codes 32 + Master Codes 32 + Master Codes
Event Buffer 500 Events 500 Events 500 Events
Transformer Required 16.5VAC/40VA 16.5VAC/40VA 16.5VAC/40VA
Battery Required 4Ah / 7Ah/14AHr 4Ah / 7Ah/14AHr 4Ah / 7Ah/14AHr
Bell Output 12V/700 mA (cont) 12V/700 mA (cont) 12V/700 mA (cont)
COMPATIBLE DEVICES
Keypads (Backward compatible with all PowerSeries keypads) Modules
PK5500 Keypad ............................................................... 125mA (max.)
PK5501 Keypad ............................................................... 125mA (max.)
PK5508 LED Keypad ....................................................... 125mA (max.)
PK5516 LED Keypad ....................................................... 125mA (max.)
PC5532Z LED Keypad..................................................... 125mA (max.)
LCD5511 Fixed Message LCD Keypad ............................ 85mA (max.)
LED5511Z 8-zone LED Keypad ...................................... 100mA (max.)
Cabinets
PC5003C...........................................222x298x78mm (11.3x11.7x3.0in)
PC500C (residential burg only) ...........213x235x78mm (8.4x9.25x3.0in)
PC4050CAR (UL commercial burg)305x 376x124mm (12.0x14.8x4.9in)
CMC-1 (UL commercial burg) ...........287x297x76mm (11.3x11.7x3.0in)
Refer to the Reference Manual for alternate control cabinets
T-Link TL150*TL-250/TL300.......................................... 275/350mA
PC5100 2-wire Interface .......... 40mA plus devices to 170mA max.
PC5132-433 Wireless Receiver ........................................... 125mA
RF5108-433 Wireless Receiver ........................................... 125mA
PC5108 Zone Expander ......................................................... 30mA
PC5200 Power Supply............................................................ 20mA
PC5204 Power Supply with 4 Programmable Outputs .......... 30mA
PC5208 Low Current Programmable Output Module ............ 50mA
PC5400 Printer/DVAC Module ............................................... 65mA
PC5401 Bi-Directional RS232 Module (Not UL Listed) .......... 65mA
Escort5580 Telephone Interface Module ............................. 130mA
*The T-Link TL-150 is not UL/ULC listed
Refer to the Reference Manual for additional devices.
Classified in Accordance with ANSI/SIA CP-01-2000 (SIA-FAR)
Begin the installation by mounting additional modules in the cabinet using the standoffs provided, then mount the cabinet in a dry
protected area with access to unswitched AC power.
Install Hardware in the sequence indicated in the following pages. Do NOT apply power until installation is complete.
All wiring entry points are designated by arrows. All circuits are classified UL power limited except for
the battery leads. Minimum 1/4” (6.4mm) separation must be maintained at all points between power
limited and non-power limited wiring and connections.

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1.1 Keybus Wiring
The 4-wire KEYBUS (red, black, yellow and green) is the communication connection between the control panel and all modules.
The 4 KEYBUS terminals of all modules must be connected to the 4 KEYBUS terminals of the main control panel.
The following rules must be followed when wiring the Keybus:
• Minimum 22 AWG wire, maximum 18 AWG (2-wire twisted preferred
•DoNOT use shielded wire
• Modules can be home run, connected in series or can be T-tapped pro-
vided that the maximum wire distance from the control panel to any
module does not exceed 1,000 feet (305m)
• No more than 3,000 feet (915m) of wire can be used in total
1.2 Zone Wiring
Zones can be wired for Normally Open, Normally Closed Contacts
with Single-end-of-line (SEOL) resistors or Double End-of-Line
(DEOL) resistors. Observe the following guidelines
• For UL Listed Installations use SEOL or DEOL only.
• Minimum 22 AWG wire, maximum 18 AWG
•DoNOT use shielded wire
• Wire run resistance shall not exceed 100Ω. Refer to the chart below.
• Section [001-004] Selects Zone Definition
• Section [013] Opt [1] Selects Normally Closed or EOL resistors
• Section [013] Opt [2] Selects Single EOL or Double EOL resistors.
Zone Status - Loop Resistance/Loop Status
• Fault - 0Ω(shorted wire/loop)
• Secure - 5600Ω(contact closed) • Tamper - infinite (broken wire, open) • Violated - 11,200Ω(contact open)
1.3 Zone Expanders
Zone expanders add zones in groups
of eight to the Alarm system. Module
jumpers J1,J2,J3 are required to
assign zones to these modules.
Jumper settings for PC5108v2 are
shown here.
• PC5108v1.0 supports first 32 zones only.
• PC5700 enrolls as two modules
• Do NOT use PC5108v1 &v2 on the same
panel.0
Module Zones
Jumpers Assigned
J1 J2 J3
ON ON ON Zones Disabled
OFF ON ON Zones 09-16
ON OFF ON Zones 17-24
OFF OFF ON Zones 25-32
ON ON OFF Zones 33-40
OFF ON OFF Zones 41-48
ON OFF OFF Zones 49-56
OFF OFF OFF Zones 57-64 Refer to to the associated installation sheet for Jumper locations for the
PC5108v1, or PC5700
1.4 Bell Wiring
These terminals supply 700mA of current at 12VDC for commercial installations and 11.1-12.6 VDC for
residential installations (e.g.DSC SD-15 WULF). To comply with NFPA 72 Temporal Three Pattern
requirements: Program Section [013] Opt [8] ON.
NOTE: Steady, Pulsed alarms are also supported.
The Bell output is supervised and power limited by 2A PTC. If unused, connect a 1000Ωresistor across Bell+
and Bell- to prevent the panel from displaying a trouble. See [][2].
CONTROL
PANEL
150’(46m)
150’(46m) 500’(152m)
500’(152m)
Burglary Zone Wiring Chart
Wire
Gauge Maximum wire Length to End-of-line Resistor
(feet/meters)
22 3000 / 914
20 4900 / 1493
19 6200 / 1889
18 7800 / 2377
Figures are based on maximum wiring
resistance of 100 Q
Normally Closed Loops - Do NOT use for UL Installations
Single End-of-Line Resistor Wiring
Double End-of-Line Resistor Wiring

Installation
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PC1616/1832/1864 Wiring Diagram
PC Board
Cabinet
Stand Off
Primary:120VAC/60Hz.
Secondary: 16.5VDC 40VA
DSCPTD 1640U
Class II Transformer
NOTE:Do not connect
transformer to receptacle
controlled by a switch
Incorrect connections may result in PTC failure or improper operation.
Inspect wiring and ensure connections are correct before applying power.
WARNING:
Incorrect connection of batteries may result in battery rupture or Fire Hazard.
Do NOT allow metal objects to connect the Positive and Negative Terminals.
Ensure that batteries are connected with correct polarity [Red to (+), Black to (-)].
Failure to comply with this may result in battery rupture and/or Fire Hazard.
All circuits are classified for UL Installations as Power Limited/Class II Power Limited
except for battery leads which are not power limited.
Do NOT route any wiring over circuit boards. Maintain at least 1"(25.4mm) separation.
A minimum of 1/4" (6.4mm) separation must be maintained at all points between
power limited wiring and all other non-power limited wiring.
1. Insert Stand off into cabinet
mounting hole in the
desired location. Snap-in-
place.
2. Position circuit board
mounting holes over
standoffs. Press firmly
on board to snap-in-place.
IMPORTANT:
a)This equipment, Alarm Controller PC1616/1832/1864 shall
be installed and used within an environment that provides the
pollution degree max 2 and overvoltages category II
NON-HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS, indoor only.The equipment is
FIXED and PERMANENTLY connected and is designed to be
installed by service persons only; [service person is defined as a
person having the appropriate technical training and experience
necessary to be aware of hazards to which that person may be
exposed in performing a task and of measures to minimize the risks
to that person or other persons.]
b)The connection to the mains supply must be made as per the local
authorities rules and regulations.
An appropriate disconnect device must be provided as part of the
building installation.Where it is not possible to rely on identification of
the neutral in the AC Mains supply the disconnecting device must
disconnect both poles simultaneously (line and neutral). The device
shall disconnect the supply during servicing.
c)The equipment enclosure must be secured to the building structure
before operation.
e)Internal wiring must be routed in a manner that prevents:
- Excessive strain on wire and on terminal connections;
- Loosening of terminal; connections;
- Damage of conductor insulation
f) Disposal of the used batteries shall be made according to the waste
recovery and recycling regulations applicable to the intended market.
g) Before servicing, DISCONNECT the telephone connection.
See corresponding Section NumberText for wiring details.
CON1
BAT+BAT-
FUSE
AC AC
16.5V /40VA AC
To EGND
Terminal
230V /50 Hz International AC
CON1
BAT+BAT-
POWER LIMITED
NON-POWER LIMITED DSC Model BD7-12
or equivalent
Battery
StandbyTime:
24Hrs min.
BLACK
RED
TB-2
AC AC RED BLK YELGRN Z1 COM Z2 Z3 COM Z4 Z5 COM Z6 Z7 COM Z8
AUX+ BELL+
AUX- BELL- PGM1 PGM3 EGND TIP T-1
PGM2 PGM4 RING R-1
DSC
220
220
UA503
CableTie (not supplied) recommended
PC1864
Only PC1864
PC1832
Only
PC1616/1832/1864
See Section 9
for ground wiring details
High Voltage. Disconnect AC Power
and telephone lines before servicing
WARNING:
High Voltage. Disconnect AC Power
and telephone lines before servicing
WARNING:
98431
56
27
TB-2
AC AC RED BLKYEL GRN Z1 COM Z2 Z3 COM Z4 Z5 COM Z6 Z7 COM Z8
AUX+ BELL+
AUX- BELL- PGM1 PGM3 EGND TIP T-1
PGM2 PGM4 RING R-1
DSC
REV XX
220
220
UA503
CON1
BAT+BAT-
PC-LINK
Internally Connected
AUX+ and Keybus (Red) are Internally Connected
Total current draw from Keypads, PGM Outputs and
Aux circuits must not exceed 700mA
PC1864
Only
PC1864
PC1832
Only
PC1616/1832/1864
10
12V / 7 AHr 12V / 7 AHr
North America Only

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1.5 AUX Power Wiring
The control panel can provide a maximum of 700mA of current for modules, powered detectors, relays, LED’s etc. If the total
current required exceeds 700mA an additional power supply is required (e.g.,PC5200, PC5204). See list below.
Min/max operating voltages for devices, sensors and modules is 9.5VDC - 14VDC
Refer to the list of Compatible Devices on page 1 and/or the Reference Manual for the current draw of individual devices
1.6 PGM Wiring
PGMs switch to ground when activated by control panel.
Connect the positive side of the device to be activated to the AUX+
Terminal. Connect the negative terminal to the PGM.
current output is as follows
• PGM 1, 3, 4............................................................................... 50mA
• PGM 2..................................................................................... 300mA
For currents levels greater than 300mA a relay is
required. PGM2 can also be used for 2-wire smoke
detectors.
NOTE: Use SEOL resistors on Fire Zones ONLY.
PGM 1, LED output with current limiting resistor and
Optional Relay driver output
2-wire Smoke Detectors Initiating Circuit
• Style B (Class B), Supervised, Power Limited
• UL Compatibility Identifier .................................................... PC18-1
• DC Output Voltage........................................................9.8-13.8 VDC
• Detector Load ............................................................... 2mA (MAX)
• Single-end-of-line (SEOL) Resistor ........................................ 2200Ω
• Loop Resistance.............................................................. 24Ω (MAX)
• Standby Impedance..................................................... 1020Ω (ΝΟΜ)
• Alarm Impedance.......................................................... 570Ω (MAX)
• Alarm Current .............................................................. 89mA (MAX)
UL Compatibility ID For FSA-210B Series is: FS200
NOTE: For ULC Listed installations use FSA-210A and FSA-410A series 4-wire Smoke Detectors
1.7 Telephone Line Wiring
Wire the telephone connection terminals (TIP, Ring, T-1, R-1) to an RJ-
31x Connector as indicated. Use 26 AWG wire minimum for wiring.
For connection of multiple devices to the telephone line, wire in the
sequence indicated.
Telephone format is programmed in section [350].
Telephone Call Directions are programmed in section [351]-[376].
1.8 Ground 1.9 Battery 1.10 AC Wiring
Ground Installation A sealed, rechargeable, lead acid
battery or gel type battery is required
to meet UL requirements for power
standby times.
NOTE: UL Residential/Commercial
Burglary installations require
4Hrs Power Standby time.
NOTE: UL/ULC Residential Fire &
Health Care installations require 24
Hr. power standby. ULC Commercial
Burglary and Fire monitoring installa-
tions require 24 Hr. power standby.
Standby Battery Guide
Battery Charging Current: 400 mA
Batt Standby
Size 4Hr 24Hr
-------------------------------------------------
4Ahr 700mA ----
7Ahr 700mA 180mA
14Ahr 700mA 470mA
NOTE:
Battery capacity will deteriorate with
age and number of charge/discharge
cycles. Replace every 3-5 years.
AC Wiring
UL Listed
Installations
Primary: 120VAC/
60Hz./0.33A
Secondary:
16.5VAC/40VA
DSC PTD 1640U
Plug-in, Class 2
Transformer.
Use DSC PTD 1640U
for Canadian Installa-
tions
NOTE: Do not connect transformer to a receptacle controlled by a switch. (UL Listed Installations Only)
RM-1/RM-2 POWER LOOP
SUPERVISORY RELAY
T-1
R-1
TIP
RING RJ-31X
Tighten nut to break paint and make
good connection to the cabinet

Section 2: User Commands
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Section 2: User Commands
Any system keypad can be used to program or perform any keypad command. LED keypads use status and zone indicator lights to represent
alarm functions and status. The LCD keypad displays the description and status indicator lights represent alarm functions and status. This section
describes basic keypad commands. Refer to the PC1616/1832/1864 Reference Manual for detailed description of all keypad commands.
Press the [#] key to reset the keypad if an error has been made entering user codes or keypad commands.
Section 2.1 – Away Arming
The Ready light must be ON to arm the system. If the Ready light is OFF, ensure all protected doors and windows are secure or bypassed.
To arm the system in the Away mode, either press and hold the Away function button for 2 seconds or enter a valid user code and leave the
premises through a door programmed as Delay. Upon arming, the Armed light will turn ON. If a user code was used to arm the system and
Stay/Away zones are programmed, the Bypass light will turn ON and will turn OFF when a door programmed as Delay is violated. If the
Audible Exit Delay option is enabled, the keypad will beep once every second during the exit delay (and three times a second during the last
10 seconds) to alert the user to leave.
Section 2.2 – Stay Arming
The Ready light must be ON to arm the system. If the Ready light is OFF ensure all protected doors and windows are secure or bypassed.
To arm the system in the Stay mode, either press and hold the Stay function button for 2 seconds or enter a valid user code and stay within the
premises (do NOT violate a door programmed as Delay). Upon arming, the Armed light and Bypass light will turn ON. If the Stay function
button is used, the keypad will not beep during the exit delay to avoid annoying the person staying in the premises. If a user code was used,
the keypad will beep if the Audible Exit Delay option is enabled.
Section 2.3 – Disarming
The user must enter through a door programmed as Delay. Upon entering, the keypad will emit a steady tone (and emit a pulsing tone during
the last 10 seconds of entry delay) to alert the user to disarm the system. Enter a valid user code to disarm the system. If an alarm occurred
while the panel was armed, the Memory light and the zones that went into alarm will be flashing (LED keypad) or the keypad will display
‘Alarm in Memory’ (LCD keypad). Press the [#] key to return the keypad to the Ready state.
Section 2.4 – [4] Commands
The following is a list of the [4]commands available and a description of each:
[4][1] Bypass (disarmed state)/Reactivate Stay/Away Zones (armed state)
[4][2] Display Trouble Conditions
[4][3] Display Alarm Memory
[4][4] Door Chime Enable/Disable
[4][5] User Code Programming
[4][6] User Commands
[4][7][x] Command Functions 1 – 4
[4][8] Installer Programming
[4][9][code] No-Entry Arming
[4][0] Quick Arm (disarmed state)/Quick Exit (armed state)
[4][1] Bypass/Re-activate Stay/Away Zones
LED Keypad:
Press [4][1] to enter the bypass mode. If the Code Required for Bypass option is enabled, enter a valid user code. The Bypass light will
flash. The keypad will turn ON the corresponding zone light to indicate a zone is bypassed. To bypass or unbypass a zone, enter the 2-digit
zone number. Once the correct zones are bypassed, press [#] to exit. The Bypass light will be ON if any zones are manually bypassed.
LCD Keypad:
Press [4][1] to enter the bypass mode. If the Code Required for Bypass option is enabled, enter a valid user code. The keypad will display
‘Scroll to View Zones’. The keypad will display the programmed zone labels for the zones and include the letter ‘O’ in the bottom, right cor-
ner if the zone is violated or the letter ‘B’ if the zone is bypassed. Scroll to the appropriate zone and press the [4]key to change the bypass
status (or enter the 2-digit zone number). Once the correct zones are bypassed, press [#] to exit.
Additional Bypass Commands:
Bypass Recall: Press [99]. The keypad will recall the last group of zones that were bypassed
Clear Bypass: Press [00]. The keypad will clear the bypass on all zones.
Save Bypass: Press [95]. The keypad will save which zones are manually bypassed.
Recall Save: Press [91]. The keypad will recall the bypassed zones that were saved.
Re-activate Stay/Away Zones:
Press [4][1] when the system is armed in the Stay mode to change the armed status to Away mode. The system will add the Stay/Away
zones back into the system after the exit delay time expires.

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[4][2] Trouble Display
Refer to Appendix D – Trouble Conditions, for troubleshooting assistance and a detailed description of all trouble conditions.
[4][3] Alarm Memory Display
The Memory light will be ON if an alarm occurred during the last armed period. Press [4][3]. The Memory light will flash and the keypad
will display the zones that went into alarm.
: To clear the Memory light, arm then disarm the system.
[4][4] – Door Chime Enable/Disable
Press [4][4]. The keypad will emit 3 rapid beeps if the door chime feature is now enabled and a steady 2-second tone if it is now disabled.
The same function can be performed by pressing and holding the Chime function button for 2 seconds.
[4][5] – Program User Codes
The following table identifies available user codes:
Programming User Codes:
LED Keypad:
Press [4][5] followed by the Master Code. The Program light will flash. The keypad will turn ON the corresponding zone light to indicate
a user code is programmed. Enter the 2-digit user to be programmed. The zone light will flash. Enter a new 4 or 6-digit user code or press
[4]to delete the user code. After the user code is programmed or deleted, you may enter another 2-digit user to be programmed or press [#]
to exit.
LCD Keypad:
Press [4][5] followed by the Master Code. The keypad will display the first user (user 01) and include the letter ‘P’ in the bottom, right cor-
ner if the user code is programmed. Scroll to the appropriate user and press the [4]key to program the user (or enter the 2-digit user num-
ber). Enter a new 4 or 6-digit user code or press [4]to delete the user code. After the user code is programmed or deleted, scroll to another
user or press [#] to exit.
Programming Partition Assignment:
Press [4][5] followed by the Master Code or Supervisor Code. Press [8] followed by the 2-digit user to change to the partition assignment.
The keypad will turn ON the corresponding zone light to indicate which partition(s) the user is assigned to. For example, if zone light 1 is
ON, the user is assigned to partition 1. To change the partition assignment, press the number corresponding to the partition. Once the cor-
rect partitions are assigned to the user, press [#] to exit. To change the partition assignment for another user, press [8] followed by the 2-digit
user number. When finished, press [#] to exit.
Programming User Attributes:
Press [4][5] followed by the Master Code or Supervisor Code. Press [9] followed by the 2-digit user to change to the user attributes. The
keypad will turn ON the corresponding zone light to indicate which attributes are assigned to the user.
Light [1] For Future Use
Light [2] For Future Use
Light [3] User can manually bypass zones
Light [4] User can access the Escort5580 module remotely
Light [5] For Future Use
Light [6] For Future Use
Light [7] The panel will squawk the bell output when the user arms/disarms
Light [8] One-time use code – the code will be erased after it is used to arm/disarm the system
To change the user attributes, press the number corresponding to the attribute. Once the correct attributes are assigned to the user, press [#]
to exit. To change the user attributes for another user, press [9] followed by the 2-digit user number. When finished, press [#] to exit.
Code Type Function
[01] – [32]
[33] – [34]
[40]
[41] – [42]
General User Codes
Duress Codes
Master Code
Supervisor Codes
arm, disarm
transmit duress reporting code
all functions
arm, disarm, program user codes

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[4][6] – User Functions
Press [4][6] followed by the Master Code, then press the number corresponding to the following functions.
Additional Alphanumeric Keypad Functions:
When scrolling through the list of available functions, the following additional functions are available:
Event Buffer: Used to view the 500-event panel buffer
Brightness Control: Used to adjust the display backlighting level for optimal viewing
Contrast Control: Used to adjust the display contrast level for optimal viewing
Buzzer Control: Used to adjust the keypad buzzer tone for optimal sound
[4][7][x] – Command Output (1-4)
Press [4][7][x]. If the Command Output Code Required option is enabled, enter a valid user code. The panel will activate any PGM output
assigned to the command output.
[4][8] – Installer Programming
Press [4][8] followed by the Installer Code to enter Installer Programming. Refer to the ‘How to Program’ section for more information.
[4][9][User Code] – No-Entry Arming
Press [4][9] followed by a valid user code. The system will arm in the Stay mode and after the exit delay expires, it will remove entry delay.
All zones programmed as Delay will function like Instant zones. The system will flash the Armed light to indicate that the system is armed
with no entry delay.
[4][0] – Quick Arm/Quick Exit
Quick Arm: When disarmed, press [4][0] to arm the system. The system will arm as if a valid user code was entered.
Quick Exit: When armed, press [4][0] to activate Quick Exit. The system will allow a single zone programmed as Delay to be violated
once during the following 2 minute time period without changing the status of the system.
Section 2.5 – Function Keys
Keypads have 5 programmable one-touch function buttons located in a column down the right-side of the keypad. These buttons can also be
activated by pressing and holding number [1] through [5] respectively for 2 seconds. The default for these function buttons on the PK series
keypads are as follows:
[1] Stay Arm [4] Fire Reset – Command Output 2
[2] Away Arm [5] Quick Exit
[3] Chime Enable/Disable
[1] Program Time and Date: Enter the time and date using the following format [HH:MM] [MM/DD/YY]. Program the time using
military standard (e.g., 8:00 pm = 20:00 hours).
[2] Auto-arm Enable/Disable: The keypad will emit 3 rapid beeps if the Auto-arm feature is now enabled and a steady 2-second tone
if it is now disabled.
[3] Auto-arm Time/Day: Press the number corresponding to the day of the week (1=Sunday, 2=Monday etc.) followed by the auto-
arm time. Program the time using military standard (e.g., 8:00 pm = 20:00 hours).
[4] System Test: The panel will perform the following; activate the bell output, keypad buzzer and all keypad status lights for 2
seconds, test the backup battery and transmit a reporting code to the central station (if programmed).
[5] Enable DLS: The panel will temporarily enable DLS for 6 hours.
[6] User Initiated DLS: The panel will attempt to call the DLS computer.
[7]-[8] For Future Use
For LCD Keypads: Scroll to the desired option then press [4]
For the PC5508, PC5516, PC5532 and LCD5501 LED keypads, Press and hold the [4]key to adjust the keypad
buzzer tone, then release the button. For the PK series keypads, enter [4][6][Master Code] then use the left arrow
button (<) to scroll to the desired buzzer tone and use the right arrow button (>) to adjust the backlighting level.
When finished, press [#] to exit.

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Section 3: Programming
This section provides the information necessary to program all required features for a basic system as well as common applications. Refer to the
PC1616/1832/1864 Reference Manual for a complete description of all programmable features.
3.1 How to Program:
DSC recommends filling in the Programming Worksheet with the required programming information before programming the system. This
will reduce the time required to program and will help eliminate errors.
To enter Installer Programming press [][8][Installer Code]. The Program light will FLASH (programmable LCD keypad displays will
change to ‘Enter Section’). An error tone indicates the installer code entered is incorrect, Press [#] to clear any key presses and try again.
The default Installer Code is [5555].
The Armed and Ready lights indicate programming status:
Armed Light ON Panel waiting for 3-digit section number
If in module programming, waiting for section # to be entered.
Ready Light ON Panel waiting for data to be entered
Ready Light FLASHING Panel waiting for HEX data to be entered
You cannot enter installer programming while the system or any partition is armed or in alarm.
3.2 Programming Toggle Options:
Enter the 3-digit programming section number.:
3.3 Programming Decimal and Hexadecimal (HEX) Data:
• Enter the 3-digit programming section number.
• The Armed light will turn OFF and The Ready light will turn ON.
• Enter the data written in the boxes.
For sections that require multiple 2 or 3 digit numbers, the keypad will double-beep after each 2 or 3 digit entry and move to the next item in
the list. After the last digit in the section is entered, the keypad will beep rapidly 5 times and exit the program section. The Ready light will
turn OFF and the Armed light will turn ON.
For sections that do not require data for every box (such as phone numbers) press the [#] key to exit the program section after entering all the
required data. The Ready light will turn OFF and the Armed light will turn ON.
At any time the [#] can be pressed to exit any program section. All changes made up to that point will be saved.
In addition to the standard digits 0-9, HEX digits and special dialer functions can also be programmed if required.
3.4 How to Exit Installer Programming:
To exit installer programming, press the [#] key when the panel is waiting for a 3-digit section number (the Armed light is ON).
• The Armed light will turn OFF and
• The Ready light will turn ON.
• The keypad will display which toggle options are ON or
OFF according to the chart.
• To toggle an option ON or OFF, press the corresponding
number on the keypad. The display will change accordingly.
• When all the toggle options are configured correctly, press
the [#] key to exit the program section.
Keypad Type Option ON Option OFF
LED Zone Light ON Zone Light OFF
Fixed-Message LCD Indicator #ON Indicator # OFF
Programmable-Message LCD #Displayed Dash [-] Displayed
• The Ready light will turn OFF and the Armed light will turn ON.
HEX (or hexadecimal) digits are sometimes required. To enter a HEX digit, press
the []key to begin HEX programming. The Ready light will FLASH. Refer to the
chart below and press the number corresponding to the HEX digit required. The
Ready light will continue to FLASH. Press []again to return to normal decimal
programming. The Ready light will turn ON.
Value Enter Telephone Dialer
HEX [A]
HEX [B]
HEX [C]
HEX [D]
HEX [E]
HEX [F]
Press [][1][]
Press [][2][]
Press [][3][]
Press [][4][]
Press [][5][]
Press [][6][]
Not Supported
Simulated []key
Simulated [#] key
Dial tone search
Two second pause
Not Supported

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3.5 Viewing Programming
LED and LCD5501Z Keypads
LCD Keypad
The keypad will immediately display all the information programmed when a programming section is entered. Use the arrow keys (< >)
to scroll through the data being displayed. Scroll past the end of the data displayed, or press the [#] key to exit the section.
3.6 DLS Programming
Hardware Setup - Local (PC-Link)
Connect an RS-232 to PC-Link Cable between the Computer with DLS Software installed and the alarm panel to be programmed.
Enter the following at a system Keypad to initiate PC-Link:
• Enter Installers programming [][8][Installer Code][499][Installer Code][499]
Any programming section can be viewed from an LED or
LCD5501Z keypad. When a programming section is entered, the
keypad will immediately display the first digit of information pro-
grammed in that section.
The keypad displays the information using a binary format, accord-
ing to the following chart:
Press any of the Emergency keys (Fire, Auxiliary or Panic) to
advance to the next digit.
When all the digits in a section have been viewed, the panel will exit the section: the Ready light will turn OFF, and the Armed
light will turn ON, waiting for the next 3-digit programming section number to be entered.
Press the [#] key to exit the section

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Section 4 – Programming Descriptions
The following is a brief description of the features and options available in the Power PC1616/1832/1864 control panel. Refer to the PC1616/
1832/1864 Reference Manual for a complete description of all programming features, limitations and requirements.
Section [001] to [004] Zone Definitions
Option Description
[00] Null Zone: Zone not used
[01] Delay 1: When armed, provides entry delay when violated (follows Entry Delay 1)
[02] Delay 2: When armed, provides entry delay when violated (follows Entry Delay 2)
[03] Instant: When armed, instant alarm when violated
[04] Interior: When armed, instant alarm if the zone is violated first, will follow entry delay if entry delay is active
[05] Interior Stay/Away: Similar to ‘Interior’ except panel will auto-bypass the zone if Armed in the Stay mode
[06] Delay Stay/Away: Similar to ‘Delay 1’ except panel will auto-bypass the zone if Armed in the Stay mode
[07] Delayed 24-Hour Fire (Hardwire): Instant audible alarm when violated, communication delayed 30 seconds - if alarm
acknowledged during this time (by pressing a key), the alarm will be silenced 90 seconds and repeat cycle - if not, alarm will latch
and communicate after 30 second delay
[08] Standard 24-Hour Fire (Hardwire): Instant alarm and communication when violated
[09] 24-Hour Supervision (Hardwire): Instant alarm, panel will activate keypad buzzer instead of bell output
[10] 24-Hour Supervisory Buzzer: Instant alarm, panel will activate keypad buzzer instead of bell output
[11] 24-Hour Burglary: Instant alarm when violated, audible alarm at default. Reporting code BA, BH
[12] 24-Hour Hold-Up: Instant alarm when violated, silent alarm at default. Reporting code HA, HH
[13] 24-Hour Gas: Instant alarm when violated, audible alarm at default. Reporting code GA, GH
[14] 24-Hour Heat: Instant alarm when violated, audible alarm at default (also known as high-temp). Reporting code KA, KH
[15] 24-Hour Medical: Instant alarm when violated, silent alarm at default. Reporting code MA, MH
[16] 24-Hour Panic: Instant alarm when violated, audible alarm at default. Reporting code PA, PH
[17] 24-Hour Emergency: Instant alarm when violated, audible alarm at default. Reporting code QA, QH
[18] 24-Hour Sprinkler: Instant alarm when violated, audible alarm at default. Reporting code SA, SH
[19] 24-Hour Water: Instant alarm when violated, audible alarm at default (also known as high water level). Reporting code WA, WH
[20] 24-Hour Freeze: Instant alarm when violated, audible alarm at default (also known as low-temp). Reporting code ZA, ZH
[21] 24-Hour Latching Tamper: Instant alarm when violated, panel cannot be armed until Installer Programming is entered
[22] Momentary Keyswitch Arm: Arm or disarm the system when violated
[23] Maintained Keyswitch Arm: Arm system when violated, disarm system when restored
[24] For Future Use
[25] Interior/Delay: Zone will function like an Interior zone when armed in Away mode, like a Delay zone when armed in the Stay
mode
[26] 24-Hour Non-Alarm: Zone will NOT create an alarm. Can be used with zone follower function for automation applications
[29] Auto-Verified Fire: When violated, system will reset all smoke detectors for 20 seconds, then wait 10 seconds for detectors to
settle. If another fire alarm detected within 60 seconds zone will go into alarm immediately
[30] Supervisory: Instant alarm, system will activate keypad buzzer. A valid user code is required to silence Keypad buzzer.
[31] Day Zone: Instant alarm when system is armed, keypad buzzer (no alarm) when system is disarmed
[32] Instant Stay/Away: Similar to ‘Instant’ except panel will auto-bypass the zone if Armed in the Stay mode
[35] 24-Hour Bell/Buzzer: Instant alarm when violated, system will activate bell output if armed, keypad buzzer if disarmed

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Section [005] System Times
After entering Section [005], enter the 2-digit subsection number for the desired partition and program the Entry Delay 1, Entry Delay 2
and Exit Delay for each active partition on the system. Valid entries are from [001] to [255] or [045] to [255] for SIA CP-01 panels (in sec-
onds). Enter subsection [09] to program the Bell Cut-Off Time. Valid entries are from [001] to [255] (in minutes).
Section [006] Installer Code
The default Installer Code is [5555] or [555555] if 6-Digit Access Codes is enabled.
Section [007] Master Code
The default Master Code is [1234] or [123456] if 6-digit Access Codes is enabled.
Section [008] Maintenance Code
The default Maintenance Code is [AAAA] (not programmed). This code can arm any partition but cannot disarm unless the partition is in
alarm.
Section [009] to [011] PGM Outputs
The PC1616 and PC1832 have two on-board PGM outputs (PGM1 and PGM2). The PC1864 has four on-board PGM outputs (PGM1 to
PGM4). The panel has the capacity for up to 14 PGM outputs (8 additional low-current PGM outputs with PC5208 module, 4 additional
high-current PGM outputs with a PC5204 module).
PGM Output Options:
[37] Night Zone: Functions like Interior Stay/Away but will remain bypassed if the user presses [][1] to re-activate Stay/Away zones
when armed in the Stay mode
[87] Delayed 24-Hour Fire (Wireless): Same as Delayed 24-Hour Fire (Hardwire) but must be used for wireless smoke detectors
[88] Standard 24-Hour Fire (Wireless): Same as Standard 24-Hour Fire (Hardwire) but must be used for wireless smoke detectors
Option Description
[00] For Future Use
[01] Fire and Burglary: Output will activate (steady for burglary, pulsing for fire) if an alarm occurs on the selected partition
[02] For Future Use
[03] Sensor Reset: Output will normally be active and deactivate for 5 seconds when a [][7][2] fire reset command is entered or when an Auto-
Verify Fire alarm is detected
[04] 2-Wire Smoke: Configures PGM2 as 2-wire smoke detector input (PGM2 only)
[05] Armed Status: Output will activate when all of the selected partitions are armed
[06] Ready Status: Output will activate when all the selected partitions are in the Ready state (Ready light ON)
[07] Keypad Buzzer Follow: Output will activate and follow the keypad buzzer for the selected partition when the following events occur; entry
delay, door chime, audible exit delay, automatic arming pre-alert, 24-Hour Supervisory Buzzer zone alarm
[08] Courtesy Pulse: Output will activate during entry/exit delay if the selected partition is armed – will remain active for an additional 2
minutes after the entry or exit delay expires
[09] System Trouble: Output will activate when any selected trouble condition is present
[10] Latched System Event (Strobe): Output will activate when a selected condition occurs on any selected partition. Note output can be
programmed to follow timer
[11] System Tamper: Output will activate when any tamper condition is present
[12] TLM and Alarm: Output will activate if a telephone line trouble is present and then an alarm occurs
[13] Kissoff: Output will activate for 2 seconds when a valid kissoff is received from the central station
[14] Ground Start: Output will activate for 2 seconds when the panel attempts to seize the phone line (additional dial tone search must be
programmed in the central station phone number – HEX [D])
[15] Remote Operation: Output can be activated/deactivated via the DLS software
[16] For Future Use
[17] Away Armed Status: Activates when all of the selected partitions are armed in Away mode
[18] Stay Armed Status: Activates when all of the selected partitions are armed in Stay mode
[19] Command Output 1:Activates when a [][7][1] command is entered on the selected partition – Command can be programmed to require a
valid access code and output can be programmed to activate for the time programmed in Section [170] or programmed to latch.

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Section [012] Keypad Lockout
The system can be programmed to ‘lockout’ keypads if a series of incorrect user or installer codes are entered. When lockout is active, all
keypads emit a steady 2-second error tone when a key is pressed. Program the Number of Invalid Codes Before Lockout with the desired
number. Valid entries are from [000] to [255]. Program data [000] to disable the feature. Keypads will remain locked out for the number of
minutes programmed for the Lockout Duration. Valid entries are from [000] to [255].
Section [013] First System Option Code
[20] Command Output 2: Activates when a [][7][2] command is entered on the selected partition – Command can be programmed to require
a valid access code and output can be programmed to activate for the time programmed in Section [170] or programmed to latch.
[21] Command Output 3: Activates when a [][7][3] command is entered on the selected partition – Command can be programmed to require
a valid access code and output can be programmed to activate for the time programmed in Section [170] or programmed to latch.
[22] Command Output 4: Activates when a [][7][4] command is entered on the selected partition – Command can be programmed to require
a valid access code and output can be programmed to activate for the time programmed in Section [170] or programmed to latch.
[23] Silent 24-Hour Input: Changes PGM to a 24-Hour Silent zone (PGM2 only)
[24] Audible 24-Hour Input: Changes PGM to a 24-Hour Audible zone (PGM2 only)
[25] Delayed Fire and Burglary: Functions as a Fire and Burglary output but does not activate until the TX Delay time expires
[26]-[28] For Future Use
[29] Zone Follower: Active when all the selected zones (1-8) are restored and activates when any of the selected zones are violated
[30] Partition Status Alarm Memory: Activates if the selected partition is armed.
Output will pulse “one second ON / one second OFF if an alarm occurs
Option Description
[1] ON: zones require normally-closed loops. OFF: zones require 5.6K End-Of-Line resistors.
[2] ON: zones require double End-Of-Line resistors. OFF: zones require single End-Of-Line resistors.
[3] ON: keypads will display all trouble conditions while armed. OFF: keypads will only display fire trouble when armed.
This option must be OFF if LCD5500 v2.x (or older) keypads are used on the system.
[4] ON: only a trouble will be displayed. OFF: keypads will display a trouble and a zone violation if a tamper or fault is detected.
[5] ON: auto-arming schedules (Program Sections [181]-[188]) will be available to the user in the [][6] menu.
OFF: auto-arming schedules will NOT be available to the user in the [][6] menu.
[6] ON: the Audible Exit Fault feature will be enabled. If a delay zone is not secured correctly and not force-armed, at the end of the exit delay,
the system will go into entry delay and turn ON the bell output. OFF: the keypad will sound the entry delay through the keypad as normal.
[7] ON: the system will NOT log additional alarms for a zone that has reached the swinger shutdown threshold.
OFF: all zone alarms will be logged.
[8] ON: Temporal Three Fire Signal is used to annunciate fire alarms
(½ second ON, ½ second OFF, ½ second ON, ½ second OFF ½ second ON, 1 ½ seconds OFF).
OFF: the system will pulse the bell output
(½ second ON, ½ second OFF).

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Section [014] Second System Option Code
Section [015] Third System Option Code
Section [016] Fourth System Option Code
Option Description
[1] ON: the system squawks the bell output once when a partition is armed, twice when disarmed. OFF: the bell output does not
activate.
[2] ON: the system squawks the bell output every 10 seconds during the auto-arm pre-alert. OFF: the bell output does not activate.
[3] ON: the system will squawk the bell output once every second during Exit Delay, 3 squawks per second for the last 10 seconds.
OFF: the bell output will not activate.
[4] ON: the system will squawk the bell output once every second during Entry Delay, 3 squawks per second for the last 10 seconds.
OFF: the bell output will not activate.
[5] ON: the system squawks the bell output once every 10 seconds when a trouble condition is present.
OFF: the bell output does not activate.
[6] ON: the system will beep the keypads once every second, and 3 times a second during the last 10 seconds, during exit delay when
the system is armed with a user code or armed in the Away mode. OFF: the keypads will not beep.
[7] ON: the exit delay will be terminated when a Delay 1 zone is violated and restored after the system is armed.
OFF: the exit delay will count down as normal.
[8] ON: the bell output will not timeout if a fire alarm occurs. The user must turn OFF the bell by entering a valid user code.
OFF: the bell output will timeout normally.
Option Description
[1] ON: the keypad [F] fire emergency key will be enabled. OFF: the keypad [F] fire emergency key will be disabled.
[2] ON: the keypad [P] panic emergency will be audible (bell output). OFF: the keypad [P] emergency key will be silent.
[3] ON: the Quick Exit feature will be enabled. OFF: the Quick Exit feature will be disabled.
[4] ON: the Quick Arming [][0] feature will be enabled. OFF: Quick Arming [][0] feature will be disabled.
If this feature is disabled, a valid user code must be entered after the Stay or Away function buttons are pressed.
[5] ON: a valid user code must be entered after pressing [][1] to access the Bypass feature. OFF: a user code is not required.
[6] ON: the Master Code (user code 40) can only be changed in Installer Programming. OFF: the Master Code can be changed using
the User Programming [][5] command.
[7] ON: the system supervises the telephone line and displays a trouble if disconnected. OFF: the telephone line is not supervised.
[8] ON: the system activates the bell output if a telephone line trouble is detected while the system is armed. OFF: the system activates
the keypad buzzer trouble tone.
Option Description
[1] ON: the system supervises the AC input and displays a trouble if a failure is detected. OFF: AC Input is not supervised.
[2] ON: the trouble light will flash when an AC trouble is detected. OFF: the trouble light turns on, does not flash.
[3] ON: the keypad blanks (no indicator lights) if a key is not pressed for 30 seconds. OFF: the keypad does not blank.
[4] ON: a valid user code must be entered to restore normal keypad operation after the blanking. OFF: pressing any key will return the
keypad to normal operation.

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Section [017] Fifth System Option Code
Section [018] Sixth System Option Code
Section [019] Seventh System Option Code
For Future Use
[5] ON: keypad backlighting enabled. OFF: keypad backlighting disabled.
[6] ON: the system temporarily enables the Keypad Blanking feature if an AC failure is detected (to preserve the back up battery).
OFF: the system will operate as normal.
[7] ON: the keypad turns ON the Bypass light if zones are bypassed while the system is armed. OFF: the Bypass light turns OFF when
the system is armed.
[8] ON: the system supervises keypad tampers. OFF: the system does not supervise keypad tampers.
Option Description
[1] ON: the system does NOT associate wireless keys to user codes. OFF: the system will assign user code 17 to wireless key #01,
user code 18 to wireless key #02 etc. If the wireless key is used to arm or disarm, the system will report the Opening or Closing for
the associated User Code.
[2] ON: the system generates an RF Jam trouble condition if the condition is present for 5 minutes. OFF: the system generates the
trouble condition after 30 seconds.
[3] ON: the keypads beep if an RF Jam trouble is detected. OFF: the trouble is not annunciated via the keypad buzzer.
[4] ON: the Double Hit feature will be enabled. Two violations from the same zone within the Cross Zone Timer will be considered a
valid Police Code or Cross Zone event. The system will report the event and log it to the event buffer.
OFF: two alarms from the same zone is not a valid Police Code or Cross Zone event.
[5] ON: the system logs and communicates a Late-To-Close event when it auto-arms at the programmed time (not if auto arming was
caused by the No-Activity Arming feature). OFF: the system does not transmit or log a Late-To-Close event.
[6] ON: enables the Daylight Savings automatic clock adjustment feature. OFF: the system does not automatically adjust the clock for
Daylight Savings.
[7] For Future Use
[8] ON: the system only squawks the bell output when the system is armed in the Away mode. OFF: the system squawks the siren
when the system is armed in any mode. (See Section [14]).
Option Description
[1] ON: the system only transmits a Test Transmission reporting code if no other event was transmitted to the central station during the
programmed time. OFF the system always transmits a Test Transmission reporting code as programmed.
[2]-[4] For Future Use
[5] ON: the keypad buzzer follows the bell output for all alarms. OFF: the system only activates the bell output for all alarms.
[6] ON: When an alarm is detected on a zone (with the Cross Zone attribute enabled), a timer is started. The alarm is not transmitted and
the bell output is not activated unless a second cross zone enabled zone is violated before the Cross Zone timer times out. OFF: the
system reports all alarms normally and logs and transmits a Police Code reporting code if a second zone alarm is detected during the
armed period.
[7] ON: the system restarts the Exit Delay (one time) if a Delay zone is violated and restored during the exit delay time. OFF: exit
delay does not restart.
[8] ON: the system activates the trouble beeps when an AC trouble is detected. OFF: the system does not annunciate AC troubles
using the keypad buzzer.

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Section [020] Keypad Zone Assignment
Enter the two-digit zone number to be assigned to each keypad assigned to a specific slot. Only one keypad can be assigned to a specific
slot. See Keypad Assignment. Valid entries are from [00] to [64].
Section [021] Eighth System Option Code
For Future Use
Section [022] Ninth System Option Code
Section [023] Tenth System Option Code
Section [030] Fast Loop Response
This section is used to determine the Loop Response Time for the main panel zones.
Section [101] to [164] Zone Attributes
These sections are used to customize the operation of the zones. There are 9 toggle options in each Section:
Option Description
[1-5] For Future Use
[6] Refer to the PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 Reference Manual for RF Delinquency details.
[7] Future Use
[8] ON: When the system is armed in Stay mode, during the Exit delay, the system will sound 1 beep every 3 second.
OFF: When the system is armed in Stay mode, the system will be silent during the Exit delay.
Option Description
[1] ON: the keypad [F] emergency key will only beep three times to acknowledge the button has been pressed. The system will not
activate the bell output. OFF: the system will activate the bell output and beep the keypad.
[2] Refer to the PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 Reference Manual for 200 Baud Open/Close Identifier details.
[3] ON: the system will only transmit the Test Transmission reporting code if the system is armed at the time the system is programmed
to report the event. OFF: the system will always report the Test Transmission reporting code at the programmed time.
[4] ON: the system changes the Test Transmission Reporting Cycle Time from Days to Hours. OFF: the Test Transmission Reporting
Cycle Time is in Days.
[5] ON: the user can switch from Away Arm mode to Stay Arm mode using the function keys. OFF: the user cannot switch arming
modes.
[6] ON: the system disconnects a listen in/two-way session if a new event occurs.
OFF: the system does NOT disconnect. New events are transmitted only after the session is terminated.
[7] ON: the system does NOT activate the keypad buzzer for any trouble condition. OFF: the system annunciates troubles via the
keypad buzzer (two beeps every 10 seconds) normally.
[8] For Future Use
ON: the loop response time will be 36 mS. OFF: the loop response time will be 400 mS.
Option Description
[1] ON: alarms are audible (bell output). OFF: alarms are silent.
[2] ON: the bell output is steady (burglary). OFF: the alarm output pulses (fire).
[3] ON: a zone violation or restoral will activate Chime. OFF: Chime is not activated.

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Section [165] Maximum Dialing Attempts
Program the Maximum Dialing Attempts before the panel will generate a Failure to Communicate (FTC) trouble condition.
Valid entries are [001] to [005]. For UL Listed installations, 5 attempts is required.
Section [166] Post Dial Wait for Handshake
Program the maximum time the panel will wait, after dialing, for a valid handshake from the central station.
Valid entries are [001] to [255] seconds.
Section [167] T-Link Communications Wait for Acknowledgement
Program the maximum time the panel will wait, after sending a data packet, for an acknowledgement from the central station.
Valid entries are [001] to [255] seconds.
Section [168] Daylight Savings Time (Move Clock Ahead)
Program the 3-digit Month (Data [001] to [012] represents January to December), the 3-digit Week (Data [000] represents day of the month,
Data [001] to [005] represents weeks 1 to 5 of the month), the 3-digit Day (Data [001] to [031] represents day of the month if [000] was pro-
grammed in Day of the Month entry, IF [001] to [005] was programmed then Data [001] to [007] represents Sunday to Saturday), the 3-digit
Hr to initiate the change (Data [000] or [023] represents the hour to make the change) and the Increment (Data [001] or [002] represents the
number of hours to adjust).
Section [169] Standard Time (Set Clock Back)
Program the 3-digit Month (Data [001] to [012] represents January to December), the 3-digit Week (Data [000] represents day of the month,
Data [001] to [005] represents weeks 1 to 5 of the month), the 3-digit Day (Data [001] to [031] represents day of the month if [000] was pro-
grammed in Day of the Month entry, IF [001] to [005] was programmed then Data [001] to [007] represents Sunday to Saturday), the 3-digit
Hr to initiate the change (Data [000] or [023] represents the hour to make the change) and the Increment (Data [001] or [002] represents the
number of hours to adjust).
Section [170] PGM Output Timer
Program the time, in seconds, PGM outputs programmed to follow the PGM Output Timer will activate for. Valid entries are [001] to [255].
Section [173] Bell Delay Timer
Program the time, in minutes, the panel will delay activating the bell output when an alarm occurs. If a TLM trouble condition is detected,
the Bell Delay Timer will be aborted. Valid entries are [001] to [255].
[4] ON: the user can manually bypass the zone using the [][1] command. OFF: the zone cannot be manually bypassed.
[5] ON: the partition can be armed even if the zone is violated (the zone will not affect the Ready status). OFF: the zone must be secure
before arming.
[6] ON: the system shuts down alarm reporting after the programmed number of alarms have occurred. OFF: the panel will always
report the event if an alarm occurs.
[7] ON: the system delays reporting the event for the time programmed for the Transmission Delay time. OFF: the panel immediately
transmits the reporting event when an alarm is detected.
[8] ON: the zone is either a wireless or addressable device. OFF: the zone is a hardwire zone (main panel, zone expander or keypad
zone).
[9] ON: the zone has the Cross Zone feature enabled. OFF: the zone functions normally.
When Zone Types (Section [001] to [004]) are programmed, the system will change the Zone Attributes to those found in the chart
included in the Programming Worksheets. The Zone Attributes will default if a new Zone Type is programmed for a specific zone.
After programming the Zone Types, enter Section [101] to [164] and ensure that all options are programmed correctly.
Ready light ON: Program attributes [1-8]
Ready light and Armed light ON: Program attribute [9] (press [1] to turn option ON or OFF)
Press [9] to switch between attributes [1-8] and attribute [9].

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Section [175] Auto-Arm Postpone Timer
Program the time, in minutes, that the system will postpone automatic arming. After the programmed time, the system will attempt to auto
arm again. If data [000] is programmed, the system will instead abort the auto arm sequence. Valid entries are [001] to [255].
Section [176] Cross Zone/Police Code Timer
Program the time, in seconds (Cross Zone) or minutes (Police Code), that the panel will use to determine if a Cross Zone or Police Code
event has occurred. If data [000] is programmed when using the Police Code feature, the panel will generate a Police Code event if any two
zones go into alarm during any armed-to-armed period. Valid entries are [001] to [255].
Section [181] to [188] Auto-Arm Schedules
Program the time to auto arm (Section [181] for Partition 1, Section [182] for Partition 2 etc…) for each day of the week. Each Section has
seven, 4-digit entries, two digits for the hour, two digits for the minute, for Sunday through Saturday. Program using the military format (for
example, to auto arm at 8:00 pm program data [20][00]). Valid entries are [00][00] to [23][59] – program [99][99] to disable auto arming.
Section [190] No Activity Arming Pre-Alert Duration
Program the time, in minutes, for the No Activity Arming Pre-Alert Duration. The keypads will provide a steady tone warning the user that
the system will arm. The user can either violate a zone or press any key to abort the arming sequence. Valid entries are [000] to [255].
Section [191] to [198] No Activity Arm Timer
Program the time, in minutes, for the No Activity Arm Timer (Section [191] for Partition 1, Section [192] for Partition 2 etc…). If Delay
Zones are restored and no zone activity is detected for the time programmed, the system will start the auto arm sequence. Valid entries are
[000] to [255].
Section [199] Auto-Arming Pre-Alert Timer
Program the time, in minutes, for the Auto-Arming Pre-Alert Time. This timer is used for all programmed auto-arming features (is not used
for No Activity Arming). The keypads will provide a steady tone warning the user that the system will arm. The user can enter a valid
access code to abort the arming sequence. Valid entries are [000] to [255].
Section [201] Partition Selection Mask
Turn the corresponding option ON to enable partitions [1] to [8]. ON (bit 1 cannot be turned OFF).
Section [202] to [265] Partition Zone Assignments
These Sections are used to assign zones to specific partitions (Section [202] to [209] for Partition 1, Sections [210] to [217] for Partition 2
etc.). Turn ON the option corresponding to the partition and zone to enable the zone on the specified partition. Turn the option OFF to dis-
able the zone on the specified partition. Zones assigned to more than one partition are called ‘common zones’ and will only be armed if all
the partitions the zone is assigned to are armed. Default = Zones 1-8 enabled on Partition 1.
Section [301] to [303] Telephone Numbers
Program the phone numbers as required. Phone Number 3 is dedicated as a back-up to Phone Number 1. HEX digits can be included for
special applications:
HEX [A] Not used
HEX [B] Simulates a []key press
HEX [C] Simulates a [#] key press
HEX [D] Additional dial tone search
HEX [E] 2-second pause
HEX [F] End of phone number marker
Section [304] Call Waiting Cancel String
Program the digits required to disable call waiting. If enabled, the system will dial the programmed string on the first dialing attempt.
Program unused digits with data [F].
Section [310] System Account Number
Program the System Account Number. Only the SIA format supports 6-digit account numbers. If a 4-digit account number is required,
program the last two digits as data [FF]. If using the SIA format, this account number will be used for all reporting events. If using a
different format, this account number will be used for all events that are not partition specific (for example, low battery, AC trouble etc.).
For partition specific events the system will use the programmed Partition Account Number. For all formats other than SIA, program a HEX
[A] for any digit [0] in the account number being used.

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Section [311] to [318] Partition Account Numbers
Program the Partition Account Number for each active partition (Section [311] for partition 1, Section [312] for partition 2 etc.). When using
the Automatic SIA format, these account numbers are not used. The system will use the System Account Number for all reporting events.
For all formats other than SIA, program a HEX [A] for any digit [0] in the account number being used.
Section [320] to [349] Reporting Codes
Program the reporting code for all events to be transmitted. For description of when each reporting event will be transmitted, refer to
Appendix A – Reporting Codes. The panel also supports Automatic SIA and Automatic Contact ID reporting. Program data [00] to disable
the reporting of an event. If any other data is programmed (Data [01] to [FF]) the panel will automatically generate the correct reporting
event when transmitting to the central station. For all formats excluding Automatic SIA and Automatic Contact ID, the panel will not
attempt to report an event if data [00] or data [FF] is programmed for the reporting code.
Section [350] Communicator Format
Program the 2-digit number for the desired Communicator Format for the First Phone Number and Second Phone Number. When dialing the
Third Phone Number, the system will use the Communicator Format programmed for Phone Number 1. Valid entries are [01] to [13]. Refer
to the Programming Worksheet for a list of the available Communicator Formats. Refer to the PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 Reference Manual
for Communicator Format details.
Section [351] to [376] Communicator Call Direction Options
Reporting events are categorized into 5 groups; Alarm/Restore, Opening/Closing, Tamper Alarm/Restore, System Maintenance and Test
Transmissions. Program which Phone Number the control panel will use to transmit reporting events by turning the option ON in the correct
Section. Phone Number 1 and/or Phone Number 2 can be used.
Section [377] Communicator Variables
Program a 3-digit number for each program entry:
Section [378] Test Transmission Time
Program the time the system will report a Test Transmission reporting event. Program 4 digits – [HH][MM] using military standard.
For a test transmission at 11:00 pm, program data [23][00]). Valid entries are [00][00] to [23][59].
Swinger Shutdown (Alarms): Maximum number of alarm/restoral transmissions per zone. Valid entries: [001] to [014]. Program data [000] to
disable shutdown.
Swinger Shutdown (Tamper): Maximum number of tamper alarm/restoral transmissions per zone. Valid entries: [000] to [014]. Program data [000]
to disable shutdown.
Swinger Shutdown (Trouble): Maximum number of trouble alarm/restoral transmissions per trouble condition. Valid entries: [000] to [014].
Program data [000] to disable shutdown.
Communicator (Transmission) Delay: Time, in seconds, panel will delay reporting an alarm event. Valid entries: [000] to [255].
AC Failure Communication Delay: Time, in minutes, panel will delay reporting an AC trouble event. Valid entries: [000] to [255].
TLM Trouble Delay: Time, in 3 second checks, before the system will consider the phone line disconnected. Valid entries: [002] to [255]
(e.g., 3 x10 seconds = 30 seconds).
TLM Restoral follows the same delay.
Test Transmission Cycle (Land Line): Number of days between test transmission reporting events. Valid entries: [001] to [255].
For Future Use
Wireless Zone Low Battery Delay: Number of days the system will delay reporting a wireless low battery to the central station.
Valid entries: [000] to [255]. Program data [000] for no delay.
Delinquency Transmission Delay: Number of hours (Activity Delinquency) or days (Arming Delinquency) the panel will delay before transmitting
the event to the central station. Valid entries: [001] to [255].
Communication Cancel Window: Time, in seconds, after an alarm has occurred that the system will report a Communication Cancel reporting event
if the system is disarmed. They keypad will beep rapidly to indicate the Communication Cancel reporting event has been communicated successfully.
Valid entries: [001] to [255].