DSC PowerSeries PC1832 User manual

PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 v4.1
DLS2002 and higher
PC1616 / PC1832 / PC1864
This manual contains information on limitations regarding product use and function and information on the limitations as to liability
of the manufacturer. The entire manual should be carefully read.
Reference Manual

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Section 1: Introduction 1
1.1 About the PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 System . . . . . . . 1
1.2 About the PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 Manual Set . . . . 1
Reference Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Installation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Programming Worksheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.3 Control and Indicating Equipment Specifications . . . . 1
Zone Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Access Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Warning Device output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Programmable Outputs (PGMs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Operating Environmental Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Keypad Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Alarm Transmitter Equipment (ATE) Specification . . . . 2
System Supervision Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
False Alarm Prevention Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Additional Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.4 Additional Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Keypads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PC5100 2-Wire Addressable Interface Module . . . . . . 3
PC5108 Eight Zone Expander Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PC5132 Wireless Receiver Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PC5200 Power Supply Output Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PC5204 Power Supply Output Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PC5208 Eight Low Current Output Module . . . . . . . . . 3
Escort5580(TC) Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PC5900 Audio Verification Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PC5400 Printer Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PC5401 Serial Interface Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TL150/250/TL300 Intranet/Internet Communicators. . . 3
Alternate Communicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PC5700/PC5720 Fire Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Enclosures/Cabinets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.5 Battery Standby Times versus AUX Load . . . . . . . . . . 4
Section 2: Installation and Wiring 5
2.1 Installation Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 Terminal Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
AC Power Terminals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Battery Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Auxiliary Power Terminals - AUX+ and GND . . . . . . . . 5
Bell Output Terminals - BELL+ and BELL- . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keybus Terminals - RED, BLK, YEL, GRN. . . . . . . . . . 5
Programmable Outputs - PGM1 to PGM4 . . . . . . . . . . 6
Zone Input Terminals - Z1 to Z8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Telephone Connection Terminals - TIP,RING,T-1,R-1. 6
2.3 Wire Routing for Power & Non-Power Limited . . . . . . . 6
2.4 Keybus Operation and Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.5 Current Ratings - Modules & Accessories . . . . . . . . . . 6
PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 Device Ratings. . . . . . . . . . 6
System Output Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.6 Assigning Zones to Zone Expanders . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2.7 Keypad Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
How to Assign Keypads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Function Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.8 Confirming Module Supervision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
2.9 Removing Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
2.10 Zone Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Burglary Zone Wiring Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Normally Closed (NC) Loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Single End Of Line (EOL) Resistors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Double End of Line (DEOL) Resistors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Fire Zone Wiring - 4-Wire Smoke Detectors . . . . . . . . 9
Compatible 4-Wire Smoke Detectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Fire Zone Wiring - 2-wire Smoke Detectors. . . . . . . . . 9
Compatible 2-Wire Smoke Detectors . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2-Wire Smoke Detector Initiating Circuit . . . . . . . . . . 10
Keyswitch Zone Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.11 Keypad Zone/PGM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Assigning Keypad Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.12 Zone Activity Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Section 3: How to Program 11
3.1 How to Enter Installer Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
LED Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
LCD Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.2 Programming Decimal Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
3.3 Programming Hexadecimal Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
3.4 Programming Toggle Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
3.5 Viewing Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
LED and ICON Keypads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
LCD Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Section 4: Keypad Commands 12
4.1 Arming and Disarming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Arming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Stay and Away Arming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Stay Arming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Away Arming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Disarming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Event Buffer (Event Log) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Viewing the Event Buffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.2 [*] Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
[*][1] Zone Bypassing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
[*][2] Trouble Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
[*][3] Alarm Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
[*][4] Door Chime On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
[*][5] Programming Access Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installer’s Programming - Codes and Options . . . . . . 15
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[*][6] User Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
LCD Keypad User Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
[*][7] Command Output Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
[*][8] Installer Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
[*][9] Arming Without Entry Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
[*][0] Quick Arm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
[*][0] Quick Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.3 Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.4 Global and Partition Keypad Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.5 Keypad Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Automatic Scrolling of Open Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Automatic Scrolling of Alarms in Memory . . . . . . . . . 18
24 Hour Time Display Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Keypad Zones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Viewing Troubles While Armed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Backlighting Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Section 5: Programming Sections 19
5.1 Keypad Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.2 Basic Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
[001]-[004] - Zone Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
[005] - System Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
[006] - Installer’s Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
[007] - Master Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
[008] - Maintenance Code/Guard Code . . . . . . . . . . 21
[009]-[011] - Programmable Output Options. . . . . . . 21
[012] - Keypad Lockout Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
[013] - First System Option Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
[014] - Second System Option Codes . . . . . . . . . . . 25
[015] - Third System Option Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
[016] - Fourth System Option Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
[017] - Fifth System Option Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
[018] - Sixth System Option Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
[019] - Seventh System Option Codes . . . . . . . . . . . 29
[020] - Keypad Zone Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
[021] - Eighth System Option Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
[023] - Tenth System Option Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
[030] - Fast Loop Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.3 Advanced Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
[101]-[164] - Zone Attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
[165] - Maximum Dialing Attempts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
[166] - Post Dial Wait For Handshake . . . . . . . . . . . 33
[167] - T-Link Communications Wait for Acknowledge De-
lay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
[168]-[169] - Daylight Saving Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
[170] - PGM Output Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
[171] - Tamper PGM Output Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
[172] - Settle Delay Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
[173] - Bell Delay Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
[175] - Auto-arm Postpone Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
[176] - Cross Zone/Police Code Timer . . . . . . . . . . . 34
[178] - For Future Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
[181]-[188] - Auto-arm Schedules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
[190] - No Activity Arming Pre-Alert Duration . . . . . . 34
[191]-[198] - No-Activity Timer (Partition 1-8) . . . . . . 34
[199] - Auto-arming Pre-Alert Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.4 Partition & Zone Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
[201] - Partition Selection Mask . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
[202]-[265] - Partition Zone Assignments . . . . . . . . . 35
Partitions and Zone Assignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.5 Communicator Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Communicator - Telephone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
[301] - First Telephone Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
[302] - Second Telephone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
[303] - Third Telephone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
[304] - Call Waiting Cancel Dialing String . . . . . . . . . 35
Communicator - Account Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
[310] - System Account Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
[311]-[318] - Partition 1-8 Account Codes . . . . . . . . . 36
Reporting Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Communicator - Reporting Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
[320]-[323] - Alarm Reporting Codes, Zones 1 to 64 . 36
[324]-[327] - Alarm Restoral Reporting Codes, Zones 1 to
64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
[328] - Miscellaneous Alarm Reporting Codes . . . . . 36
[329] - Priority Alarm/Restoral Reporting Codes . . . . 36
[330]-[333] - Tamper Reporting Codes, Zones 1 to 64 36
[334]-[337] - Tamper Reporting Codes, Zones 1 to 64 36
[338] - Miscellaneous Tamper Reporting Codes . . . . 36
[339]-[340] - Closing (Arming) Reporting Codes, Zones 1-
32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
[341] - Miscellaneous Closing (Arming) Reporting Codes
36
[342]-[343] - Opening (Disarming) Reporting Codes Ac-
cess Codes 1 to 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
[344] - Miscellaneous Opening (Disarming) Reporting
Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
[345] - Maintenance Alarm Reporting Codes. . . . . . . 37
[346] - Maintenance Alarm Reporting Codes. . . . . . . 37
[347] - Miscellaneous Maintenance Reporting Codes 37
[348] - Test Transmission Reporting Codes . . . . . . . 37
[349] - PC5700 Maintenance Reporting Codes . . . . . 38
[350] - Communicator Format Options . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Reporting Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Contact ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
SIA (Level 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Residential Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Private Line Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Pager Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Pulse Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Scantronics Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Robofon Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
200 Baud FSK (CESA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Telephone Line Monitoring (TLM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
[351]-[376] - Communicator Call Directions. . . . . . . . 40
[377] - Communication Variables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
[378] - Test Transmission Time of Day . . . . . . . . . . . 41
[379] - Periodic DLS Time of Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
[380] - First Communicator Option Codes . . . . . . . . . 42
[381] - Second Communicator Option Codes . . . . . . 43
[382] - Third Communicator Option Codes . . . . . . . . 43
5.6 Downloading Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Downloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
[401] - First Downloading Option Codes . . . . . . . . . . 44
[402] - Downloading Computer’s Phone Number . . . 45
[403] - Downloading Access Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
[404] - Panel Identification Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
[405] - Double-Call Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
[406] - Number of Rings to Answer On . . . . . . . . . . . 45
[499] - Initiate PC-Link Communications . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.7 Programmable Output Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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[501]-[514] - Programmable Output Attributes . . . . . . 45
Assigning Partitions to Programmable Outputs . . . . . 45
[551]-[564] - PGM Partition Assignment. . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.8 International Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
[700] - Automatic Clock Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
[701] - First International Option Codes . . . . . . . . . . . 47
[702] - Second International Option Codes . . . . . . . . 47
[703] - Delay Between Dialing Attempts. . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.9 Module Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.10 Special Installer Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
[900] - Panel Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
[901] - Installer Walk Test Mode Enable / Disable . . . 48
[902] - Reset Module Supervision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
[903] - Module Supervision Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
[904] - Module Placement Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
[906] - For Future Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
[989][Installer Code] - Default Master Code . . . . . . . . 49
[990][Installer Code] - Installer Lockout Enable . . . . . 49
[991][Installer Code] - Installer Lockout Disable. . . . . 49
[993]-[999] - Factory Defaults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
[993][Installer Code] - Restore Alternate Comm. Factory
Default Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
[995][Installer Code] - Restore ESCORT5580(TC) Factory
Default Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
[996][Installer Code] - Restore PC5132 Wireless Factory
Default Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
[997][Installer Code] - Restore PC5400 Factory Default
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
[998][Installer Code] - Restore PC59XX Factory Default
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
[999][Installer Code] - Restore Factory Default Program-
ming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Section 6: Fire Monitoring 50
6.1 Fire Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Standard Fire Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Auto Verify Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Four-Wire Smoke Detector Zones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Two-Wire Smoke Detector Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Fire Supervisory Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
6.2 Fire System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Manual Signal Silence (Residential use only) . . . . . . 50
Automatic Signal Silence/Bell Time-out (Residential use
only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Manual Sensor Reset ([*][7][2]) (Residential use only) 51
Subsequent Alarm Operation (Residential use only) 51
Auto-Scroll LCD Keypad Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Fire Trouble Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
AC Delays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Fire Reporting Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Section 7: Listing Requirements 53
7.1 UL Listed Commercial and Residential Installations .53
Appendix A: Reporting Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Contact ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
SIA Format - Level 2 (Hardcoded). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Contact ID Zone Alarm/Restoral Event Codes . . . . . 57
SIA Format Automatic Zone Alarm/Restoral Codes . 57
Appendix B: Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
B.1 PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 UL/ULC Wiring Diagram . . . . .58
B.2 PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 Standard Wiring Diagram . . . .59
B.3 PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 European Wiring Diagram . . . .60
B.4 PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 and PC5700 Fire Module Communi-
cations Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
B.5 Sensor Reset for 2-Wire Smoke Detectors . . . . . . . . . . . .64
B.6 Sensor Reset for 4-wire Smoke Detectors . . . . . . . . . . . .64
B.7 Other PGM Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
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1.1 About the PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 System
This product is in conformity with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
based on results using harmonized standards in accordance with
article 10(5), R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC based on following
Annex III of the directive and LVD Directive 73/23/EEC as
amended by 93/68/EEC based on results using harmonized stan-
dards.
This product meets the requirements of Class II, Grade 2 equip-
ment as per EN 50131-1:2004 Standard. This product is suitable
for use in systems with the following notification options:
• A (use of two warning devices and internal dialer required),
• B (self powered warning device and internal dialer required),
• D (use of DSC model T-Link TL250 encrypted Ethernet com-
municator required).
The PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 are high end security systems.
Below are the list of features for each panel:
The LCD keypad guides users through their available options with
easy-to-understand prompts.
The status of the PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 system can be moni-
tored over telephone lines, or using an alternative communicating
device, including Skyroute™, T-LINK, GS-3050 and DVACS.
You can program the PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 using any system
keypad, or using DLS downloading software and a computer
(see section 3, ‘How to Program’).
Review the complete manual set before installing the PC1616/
PC1832/PC1864 security system.
1.2 About the PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 Manual Set
Reference Manual
This manual provides:
• An overview of the system (Section 1: “Introduction”)
• How to install and wire the system and its modules (Sec-
tion 2: “Installation and Wiring”)
• How to program the system (Section 3: “How to Program”)
• An introduction to the user interface and keypad operation
(Section 4: “Keypad Commands”)
• An overview of the main system programming sections
(Section 5: “Programming Sections”).
Installation Guide
The Installation Guide provides the basic installation, wiring and
programming information required to program the PowerSeries
PC1616, PC1832 and PC1864 control panels.
Programming Worksheets
The Programming Worksheets provid a detailed list of all pro-
gramming sections available in the panel and a place to record
your programming. Be sure to record all your system program-
ming in the Programming Worksheets. If adding modules to
your PowerSeries Control Panel, refer to the Installation Instruc-
tions that come with each module.
User Guide
One user guide comes with the PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 sys-
tem. The User’s Guide provides easy to follow instructions for
end users. Installers should also review this manual, in order to
properly instruct the end-users once the installation is complete.
1.3 Control and Indicating Equipment Specifications
Zone Configuration
• 6 Fully programmable zones (PC1616)
• 8 Fully programmable zones (PC1832/PC1864)
• 34 zone types, 9 programmable zone attributes
• Zone configurations available: Normally closed, Single
EOL and Double EOL zone supervision
• Hardwired zone expansion (fully supervised) available
using the Model PC5108 (eight Zone Expander Module)
and the Model PC5700 (Fire Module)
• Expandable to 16 zones (PC1616)
• Expandable to 32 zones (PC1832)
• Expandable to 64 zones (PC1864)
• One zone input available on the keypads
• Wireless zone expansion (fully supervised) available using
the Model PC5132 (RF Receiver, operating at 433MHz)
NOTE: PC1616 expandable to 16 zones only.
• Up to 2 partitions (PC1616)
• Up to 4 partitions (PC1832)
• Up to 8 partitions (PC1864)
Access Codes
• 39 access codes:
• 32 User Codes (Level 2)
• 1 System Master Code (Level 3)
• 2 Supervisor Codes
• 2 Duress Codes
• 1 Maintenance/Guard Code
• 1 Installer Code (Level 3)
• Programmable attributes for each user code (see section
4.2 for details)
• 1,000,000 access code variations (using 6-digit codes)
• Duress codes derived from user codes plus 1 digit are not
allowed
Warning Device output
• Rated 12VDC, 700mA, (current limit 2.0A) supervised (EOL
resistor shall be used)
• Programmable as steady, pulsed or temporal three (as per
ISO 8201) output
• Fire alarm notification has priority over burglary alarm noti-
fication
Section 1: Introduction
PC1616 PC1832 PC1864
On-board Zones 6 8 8
Hardwired Zones 16 (1xPC5108) 32 (3xPC5108) 64 (7xPC5108)
WirelessZones163232
Keypad Zone
Support 888
On-board PGM
Outputs
PGM 1 - 50mA
PGM 2 - 300mA
PGM 1 - 50mA
PGM 2 - 300mA
PGM 1/3/4 - 50mA
PGM 2 - 300mA
Additional PGM
Outputs
PC5208 - 8x50mA
PC5204 - 4x500mA
PC5208 - 8x50mA
PC5204 - 4x500mA
PC5208 - 8x50mA
PC5204 - 4x500mA
Keypads888
Partitions 2 4 8
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 / 14Ah 4Ah / 7Ah / 14Ah 4Ah / 7Ah / 14Ah
Bell Output 12V 700 mA
(continuous)
12V 700 mA
(continuous)
12V 700 mA
(continuous)

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Memory
• CMOS EEPROM memory
• Retains programming and system status on AC and battery
failure
• Data Retention: 200 years min.
Programmable Outputs (PGMs)
• Up to 14 programmable outputs (PGM) with 21 options
• PGM outputs are open collector type and switched to
ground
• Three low current (50mA) PGM outputs on main panel
(PGM1, PGM3, PGM4)
NOTE: PGM3 and PGM4 available on PC1864 only.
• One high current (300mA) output with 2-wire smoke detec-
tor capability on the main control board (PGM2)
• Eight additional low current outputs (50mA) available using
the Model PC5208
• Four high current outputs (1A) available using the Model
PC5204 (one configurable as a supervised bell output)
Power Supply
• 1.5A regulated (1.7A for UL/ULC), supervised and integral
to the control unit
• Type A as per EN50131-6 Standard
• Input ratings: 120V, 60Hz Class II (220V-240Vac, 50/60Hz,
200mA for European installations)
• Transformer required, mounted in the same enclosure,
permanently connected for European installations
• Transformer secondary ratings: 16.5Vac, 40VA min
• AUX Output Voltage: 12VDC, -15%/+10% when AC Input
Voltage is 85% to +110% of rated value and output current
is 500mA (700mA for UL/ULC) (550mA for IMQ)
• Output ripple voltage: 270mVp-p max.
• Storage device: Rechargeable battery, rated 12VDC
• Battery capacity: 4Ah, 7Ah, 14Ah (2 x 7Ah) or 24 Ah (2 x
12Ah)
• Battery = One 12V 4Ah battery (For burglary applications)
• Battery = Two 12V 7Ah (min.) rechargeable sealed lead
acid for 24-hr backup (For fire monitoring applications)
• Maximum standby time 24h (when using 14Ah battery
capacity and AUX current limited to 480mA max.).
• Recharging time 48h
• Programmable recharging current: Low 400mA, High
700mA
• Low battery trouble indication threshold 11.5VDC
• Battery deep discharge protection (cut-off at 9.5VDC)
• Main board current draw: 85mA (set and unset state)
• Resettable fuses (PTC) used on circuit board instead of
replaceable fuses
• Supervision for loss of primary power source (AC Fail), bat-
tery fail or battery low voltage (Battery Trouble) with indica-
tion provided on the keypad
• Internal clock locked to AC power frequency
Operating Environmental Conditions
• Temperature range: -10°C to +55°C (14°F to 131°F)
• Relative humidity: 93% non condensing
Keypad Specifications
• Each keypad has 5 fully programmable function keys (see
Section [000] in the programming section.
• “T” version keypads have tamper protection
• Connect up to 8 keypads
• Four wire (Quad) connection to Keybus
• Built in piezoelectric buzzer
Alarm Transmitter Equipment (ATE) Specification
• Digital dialer integral to the main control board
• Complies with TS103 021-1, -2, -3 Telecom equipment
requirements
• Supports the following communications formats:
• 10 BPS/20 BPS
• DTMF Contact ID
• SIA FSK
• Pager
• Residential Dial
• Private Line
• Scantronics 4-8-1
• Robofon
• CESA 200
• Split reporting of selected transmissions to each telephone
number
• 3 programmable telephone numbers
• 1 system account number
• Upto 8 partition account numbers
• Supports Skyroute™ Cellemetry Communication Trans-
ceiver
• GS3050 GSM Universal Wireless Alarm Communicator
• DTMF and pulse dialing
• DPDT line seizure
• Anti-jam detection
• Event-initiated personal paging
• T-Link/T-Link TL250/T-Link TL300 Ethernet Communica-
tions (using PC-Link) for Intranet/Internet connectivity.
System Supervision Features
The PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 continuously monitors a number of
possible trouble conditions and provides audible and visual indi-
cation at the keypad. Multiple signals are indicated using scroll
buttons on the LCD keypads (no priority assigned) or by different
lights on the LED’s keypads. Trouble Conditions include:
• AC Power Failure
• Low Battery Condition
• AUX Power Supply Fault
• Bell Output Trouble
• Telephone Line Trouble
• Failure to Communicate
• Loss of Internal Clock
• Module Fault (Supervisory or Tamper)
• Trouble by Zone
• Fire Trouble
• Tamper by Zone
False Alarm Prevention Features
• Audible Exit Delay
• Audible Exit Fault
• Urgency on Entry Delay
• Quick Exit
• Swinger Shutdown
• Recent Closing Reporting Code
• Cross Zone/Police Code Alarm
• Burglary-Verified Timer
• Communication Delay
• Rotating Keypress Buffer
Additional Features
• Automatic inhibit (swinger shutdown) for Alarm, Tamper,
Trouble signals after 3 occurrences in a given set period
(see section [377]), Opt [1] alarms, [2] tampers, [3] trou-
bles.
• Programmable keypad lockout option (see section [012])
• Automatic arming by partition at a specified time, each day
of the week
• No activity arming
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• Keypad lockout
• Audio capability using the PC5900 Audio Verification Mod-
ule and central station 2-way listen-in
• All modules connect to the system via a 4-wire Keybus, up
to 1000’/305m from the main panel
• Event buffer can be printed using PC5400/PC5401 RS-232
Serial Interface module
• Supports the Escort5580(TC) Telephone Interface, with
automation and lighting control
• 500 event buffer, time and date stamped
• Uploading/downloading capability
• Daylight Saving Time option
1.4 Additional Devices
If a Fault or Tamper condition occurs on a zone while the system
is disarmed, a trouble condition will be indicated. If a Fault or
Tamper condition occurs on a zone while the system is armed,
the bell will be sounded. This applies to zones and zone expander
modules, and cannot be changed. This feature will be active for
the following modules:
• PC5108
• PC5700
• PC5132
• PK55XX with a zone programmed
• RFK55XX with a zone programmed
Keypads
A maximum of 8 keypads can be connected to the control panel.
You can connect any combination of the following listed.
• PK5500/RFK5500 LCD keypad
• PK5501/RFK5501 ICON keypad
• PK5508/RFK5508 8 Zone LED keypad
• PK5516/RFK5516 16 Zone LED keypad
• LCD5511 Fixed Message LCD keypad
• LED5511Z 8 Zone LED keypad
• PC5508Z 8 Zone LED keypad
• PC5532Z 32 Zone LED keypad
• PC5516Z 16 Zone LED keypad
• LCD5500Z Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) keypad
• LCD5501Z LCD-style keypad
PC5100 2-Wire Addressable Interface Module
The PC5100 module is used to connect 2-wire addressable
devices to the system. Up to 32 2-wire addressable devices can
be added to the system.
NOTE: PC5100 v1.0 and lower modules can only support the first
32 zones on the PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 system.
NOTE: PC1616 expandable to 16 zones only.
PC5108 Eight Zone Expander Module
Eight zone expander module can be used to increase the number
of zones on the system. Up to 7 modules can be connected to
increase the system zones to a maximum of 64 (see the PC5108
Installation Instruction Sheet.)
NOTE: PC5108 v1.0 and lower modules can only support the first
32 zones on the PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 system. PC5108 v1.0 and
lower modules enroll as two modules and use up two supervisory
slots.
NOTE: Do not mix PC5108 v1.x and lower modules with PC5108
v2.0 and higher modules on the same system.
NOTE: PC1616 expandable to 16 zones only. The PC1832 expand-
able to 32 zones only.
PC5132 Wireless Receiver Module
The PC5132 Wireless Receiver module can be used to connect
up to 32 fully supervised wireless devices (see the PC5132 Instal-
lation Manual for details).
NOTE: Only the first 32 zones on the PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 sys-
tem can be used as wireless zones.
NOTE: PC1616 expandable to 16 zones only.
PC5200 Power Supply Output Module
The PC5200 can provide up to 1 Amp of additional power for
modules or devices connected to the control panel. Up to 4 mod-
ules can be connected to the system. Each module requires a
16.5VAC 40VA transformer and 4 AH battery (see PC5200 Instal-
lation Instructions for details).
PC5204 Power Supply Output Module
The PC5204 can provide up to 1 Amp of additional power for
modules or devices connected to the control panel. The module
requires a 16.5VAC 40VA transformer and 4Ah(min.) battery. In
addition, the module provides 4 programmable high current out-
puts (see PC5204 Installation Instructions for details).
PC5208 Eight Low Current Output Module
Adds 8 programmable low current outputs (50mA) to the control
(see the PC5208 Installation Instructions for details).
NOTE: If you use the main panel and the PC5208 outputs, PGM 3
will work the same as the first PC5208 output, and PGM 4 will
work the same as the second PC5208 output.
Escort5580(TC) Module
This Escort5580(TC) module will turn any touch-tone telephone
into a fully functional keypad. The module also includes a built-in
interface to control up to 32 powerline carrier type devices for
lighting and temperature control (see the Escort5580(TC) Installa-
tion Manual for details).
NOTE: An Escort5580(TC) version 3.x or higher is needed to sup-
port more than 32 zones and/or 2 partitions.
PC5900 Audio Verification Module
The PC5900 series Audio Verification Modules provide "Talk/Lis-
ten-In" capability for audio verification of alarms. The module per-
mits the central station to monitor up to four microphones and to
communicate to the occupants through 2 separate speakers.
PC5400 Printer Module
This PC5400 Printer Module allows the panel to print all events on
the system to any serial printer. All events will be printed with the
partition, time, date and the event that occurred (see PC5400
Installation Manual for details).
NOTE: The PC5400 v2.x and lower only supports events on parti-
tions 1 and 2, and zones 1-32.
PC5401 Serial Interface Module
The PC5401 Serial Interface Module can be used to communi-
cate with 3rd party devices (automation) through a standard RS-
232 serial connection (see the PC5401 Developer’s Guide for
more information on communicating with the PC5401 module).
TL150/250/TL300 Intranet/Internet Communicators
The T-Link Ethernet Communicator provides an efficient method of
communicating via Internet/Intranet. See the T-Link TL150/TL250/
TL300 Installation Manual for more details.
Alternate Communicators
Refer to the associated Skyroute™ Installation Manual, or
GS3055-I Installation Manual for programming details.
PC5700/PC5720 Fire Module
This is a zone expansion fire module that can be used for ULC
Listed non-residential fire applications. The PC5720 can be used
as an interface between the control panel and either a serial
printer or a DVACs communication network.
NOTE: The PC5700/PC5720 enroll as two expander modules and
use two supervisory slots each.
NOTE: Do not mix PC5700 v1.x and lower modules with PC5108
v2.0 and higher modules on the same system.
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Enclosures/Cabinets
The PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 main board can be installed in the
following metal enclosures/cabinets:
Accessories can be installed in separate metal cabinets as follows:
All cabinets are provided with means for installing tamper protec-
tion switch (door opening detection and/or removal from the
mounting position).
1.5 Battery Standby Times versus AUX Load
In accordance with EN50131-1 Standard, for a Power Supply
Type A rated for Grade 2 systems, the battery standby time
required in case of failure of the prime power source shall be a
minimum of 12 hours.
The table below indicates the maximum load values applicable to
the AUX+/-, Keybus (Red, Black) and PGM 1-4 outputs that the
panel (PC1616/PC1832/PC1864) will be able to support when
using a certain battery size for a certain period of time as applica-
ble for each installation.
The AUX +/-, Keybus (Red, Blk) and PGM 1-4 outputs are all
sharing the same load (max. 500mA), (max. 700mA for UL/ULC),
(max. 550mA for IMQ). Please refer to the other Power Series
accessories current ratings when calculating the maximum load
applicable for each installation.
Standard Battery Charging Current: 400mA (280mA for IMQ).To
be used with 4Ah or 7Ah batteries.
High Battery Charging Current: 700mA. To be used with 14Ah or
24Ah batteries.
NOTE: Program Section [701] option 7 to ON to enable high bat-
tery charging current, if 14Ah or 24Ah battery is used.
Refer to the following table for UL/ULC Applications:
NOTE: When two batteries are required in order to meet the min-
imum standby times, the DSC Enclosure Model Power UC1 shall be
used (for European Installations only).
NOTE: A sealed, rechargeable, lead acid battery or gel type bat-
tery 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 & Home Health Care installations
require 24 Hr power standby. ULC Commercial Burglary and Fire
monitoring installations require 24 Hr power standby.
NOTE: Replace batteries every 3-5 years, battery capacity will
deteriorate with age and number of charge/discharge cycles.
Enclosure Description/Dimensions
PC500C Description: Alternate Main Control Cabinet (House-
hold Burglary).
Approximate Dimensions: 213mm x 235mm x 76mm /
8.4” x 9.25” x 3.0”
PC5002C Description: Cabinet to house the PC5204 Power Sup-
ply Output Module.
Approximate Dimensions: 213mm x 235mm x 76mm /
8.4” x 9.25” x 3.0”
PC5003C
(Removable
Door)
Description: Main Control Cabinet for the PC1616/
PC1832/PC1864 main panel with removable door. (UL/
ULC Household Fire & ULC Commercial Burglary) Made
with 22Ga steel.
Approximate Dimensions: 287mm x 297mm x 76mm /
11.3” x 11.7” x 3.0”
PC5003C
(Hinged Door)
Description: Main Control Cabinet for the PC1616/
PC1832/PC1864 main panel with removable door. Made
with 1.2mm thick steel.
Approximate Dimensions: 287mm x 297mm x 76mm /
11.3” x 11.7” x 3.0”
PC5004C Description: Cabinet to house the Escort5580(TC)
Module and PC5400 Printer Module.
Approximate Dimensions: 229mm x 178mm x 66mm /
9.0” x 7.0” x 2.6”
PC5001C Description: Cabinet to house the PC5108 Zone
Expander Module and the PC5208 Eight Low Current
Output Module.
Approximate Dimensions: 152mm x 122mm x 38mm /
6.0” x 4.8” x 1.5”
PC5001CP Description: Plastic Cabinet to house the PC5108 Zone
Expander Module and the PC5208 Eight Low Current
Output Module.
Approximate Dimensions: 146mm x 107mm x 25mm /
5.75” x 4.2” x 1.0”
PUC-1 Description: Main control cabinet for the PowerSeries
panel. Made with 18Ga steel.
Approximate Dimensions: 318mm x 318mm x 102mm
/ 12.5” x 12.5” x 4.0”
CMC-1 Description: Alternate Main Control Cabinet (UL Com-
mercial Burglary)
Approximate Dimensions: 287mm x 297mm x 76mm /
11.3” x 11.7” x 3.0”
Multi-3 Description: Cabinet to house the PC5937.
Approximate Dimensions: 287mm x 297mm x 76mm /
11.3” x 11.7” x 3.0”
HS-CAB1000 Description: Structured wiring cabinet for PC1616/
PC1832/PC1864 main panel, with a wire raceway in the
center of the cabinet.
Approximate Dimensions: 362mm x 362mm x 102mm
/ 14.25” x 14.25” x 4.0”
Approximate Dimensions of Cover: 389mm x 389mm
/ 15.3” x 15.3”.
HS-CAB3000 Description: Structured wiring cabinet for PC1616/
PC1832/PC1864 main panel, with a wire raceway in the
center of the cabinet.
Approximate Dimensions: 724mm x 362mm x 102mm
/ 28.5” x 14.25” x 4.0”
Approximate Dimensions of Cover: 752mm x 389mm
/ 29.6” x 15.3”.
HS-CAB4000 Description: Structured wiring cabinet for PC1616/
PC1832/PC1864 main panel, with a wire raceway in the
center of the cabinet.
Approximate Dimensions: 1086mm x 362mm x
102mm / 42.75” x 14.25” x 4.0”
PC4050C Description: Alternate Main Control Cabinet (UL/ULC
Household Fire & ULC Commercial Burglary) for the
PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 main panel.
Approximate Dimensions: 305mm x 376mm x 124mm
/ 12.0” x 14.8” x 4.9”
PC4050CR Description: Alternate Main Control Cabinet (ULC Com-
mercial Fire) for the PC1616/1832/1864 main panel.
Approximate Dimensions: 305mm x 376mm x 124mm
/ 12.0” x 14.8” x 4.9”
PC4050CAR Description: Alternate Main Control Cabinet (UL Com-
mercial Burglary) for the PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 main
panel.
Approximate Dimensions: 305mm x 376mm x 124mm
/ 12.0” x 14.8” x 4.9”
Enclosure Description/Dimensions
PC4003C Description: Single expander cabinet made of 18Ga
steel, painted, hinged door, weight: 1050g.
Approximate Dimensions: 229mm x 178mm x 64mm /
9.0” x 7.0” x 2.5”
PC4051C Description: Cabinet made of 18Ga steel, painted,
hinged door, weight: 3600g.
Approximate Dimensions: 427mm x 264mm x 106mm
/ 16.8” x 10.4” x 4.18”
Battery
Capacity
Standby Times
4hrs 12hrs 24hrs 36hrs
4Ah 500mA 220mA - -
7Ah 500mA 480mA 150mA -
14Ah - 500mA 480mA 280mA
24Ah - - 500mA 500mA
Battery
Capacity
Standby Times (UL/ULC)
4hrs 24hrs
4Ah 700mA -
7Ah 700mA 180mA
14Ah (2x7Ah in parallel) 700mA 470mA

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The following section provides a description of how to wire and
configure devices and zones.
2.1 Installation Steps
The following steps are provided to assist with the installation of
the panel. It is suggested that you read over this section briefly to
get an overall understanding of the order of installation. Once this
is done carefully work through each step. Working from this plan
will help reduce problems and reduce the overall installation time
required.
Step 1 Create a Layout
Draw a rough sketch of the building and include all alarm detec-
tion devices, zone expanders, keypads and all other modules that
are required.
Step 2 Mounting the Panel
Locate the panel in a dry area, preferably located near an
unswitched AC power source and the incoming telephone line.
Before attaching the cabinet to the wall be sure to press the five
circuit board mounting studs into the cabinet from the back.
NOTE: Complete all wiring before applying AC or connecting the
battery.
Step 3 Wiring the Keybus
Wire the Keybus to each of the modules following the guidelines
provided in Section 2.4.
Step 4 Assigning Zones to Zone Expanders
If zone expander modules are being used the modules must be
configured so the panel knows which zones are assigned to each
expander. Follow the guideline provided in Section 2.6 to assign
zones to expanders.
Step 5 Zone Wiring
Power down the control panel and complete all zone wiring. Fol-
low the guidelines provided in section 2.10 to connect zones
using normally closed loops, single EOL resistor, double EOL
resistors, Fire zones and Keyswitch Arming zones.
Step 6 Completing Wiring
Complete all other wiring including bells or sirens, telephone line
connections, ground connections or any other wiring necessary.
Follow the guidelines provided in section 2.2 “Terminal Descrip-
tions”.
Step 7 Power up the Control Panel
Once all zone and Keybus wiring is complete, power up the con-
trol panel.
NOTE: The panel will not power up if only the battery is con-
nected.
Step 8 Keypad Assignment
Keypads must be assigned to different slots to be properly super-
vised. Follow the guideline provided in section 2.7 to assign key-
pads.
Step 9 Confirming Module Supervision
By default, all modules are supervised upon installation. Supervi-
sion is enabled at all times so that the panel can indicate a trouble
if a module is removed from the system.
To confirm that each module is properly supervised, follow the
guidelines provided in section 2.8.
Step 10 Programming the System
Section 4.0 provides a complete description of how to program
the panel. Section 5.0 contains complete descriptions of the vari-
ous programmable features, what options are available and how
the options function. The Programming Worksheets should be
filled out completely before attempting to program the system.
Step 11 Testing the System
Test the panel completely to ensure that all features and functions
are operating as programmed.
2.2 Terminal Descriptions
AC Power Terminals
The panel requires a 16.5V, 40VA transformer. Connect the trans-
former to these terminals.
The panel can be programmed to accept a power line frequency
of either 50Hz AC or 60Hz AC in programming section [701],
option [1].
NOTE: Do not connect the transformer until all other wiring is
complete.
Battery Connection
The battery is used to provide back up power in the event of an
AC power failure and to provide additional current when the panel
demands exceed the power output of the transformer, such as
when the panel is in alarm.
NOTE: Do not connect battery until all other wiring is complete.
Connect the RED battery lead to the positive of the battery, the
BLACK battery lead to the negative.
The High Current Charge/Standard Battery Charge option
(section [701], option [7]) allows you to choose between a high
current battery charge and the standard battery charge rate.
High Current/Standard Battery Charge . . . . . . . . .Section [701]: [7]
Auxiliary Power Terminals - AUX+ and GND
These terminals provide up to 500mA of current at 12 VDC
(700mA of current at 12VDC for UL/ULC) (550mA of current at
12VDC for IMQ) for devices requiring power (rated 11.6-12.6 VDC
for UL residential applications). Connect the positive side of
any device requiring power to the AUX+ terminal, the negative
side to GND. The AUX output is protected; if too much current is
drawn from these terminals (wiring short) the panel will tempo-
rarily shut off the output, until the problem is corrected.
NOTE: When using a 12V 14Ah battery, the maximum AUX capac-
ity for 24-hour standby is 470mA.
Bell Output Terminals - BELL+ and BELL-
These terminals provide up to 2A of current at 12VDC (with
standby battery; 700 mA continuous) for powering bells, sirens,
strobes or other warning type equipment. Connect the positive
side of any alarm warning device to BELL+, the negative side to
BELL–. The BELL output is protected; if too much current is
drawn from these terminals (wiring short) the BELL PTC will open.
The Bell output is supervised. If no alarm warning device is being
used connect a 1KΩresistor across BELL+ and BELL– to prevent
the panel from displaying a Bell Trouble condition.
NOTE: The Bell output is current limited with a 2A PTC.
NOTE: Steady, Pulsed and Temporal Three Pattern alarms are sup-
ported.
Keybus Terminals - RED, BLK, YEL, GRN
The Keybus is used by the panel to communicate with modules
and by modules to communicate with the panel. Each module has
four Keybus terminals that must be connected to the four Keybus
terminals on the panel.
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Programmable Outputs - PGM1 to PGM4
Each PGM output is designed so that when activated by the
panel, the terminal will switch to ground PGM1, PGM3, and
PGM4 can each sink up to 50 mA of current. These PGMs can be
used to activate LEDs or a small buzzer. Connect the positive
side of the LED or buzzer to AUX+, the negative side to the PGM.
PGM2 is a high current output (300mA) and operates similarly to
PGM1. If more than 300 mA of current is required, a relay must be
used. Refer to the diagram. PGM2 can also be configured as an
input.
Zone Input Terminals - Z1 to Z8
Each detection device must be connected to a zone terminal on
the system. It is suggested that each zone have one detection
device however it is possible to wire multiple detection devices to
the same zone.
For zone wiring details, see section 2.10 ’Zone Wiring’.
Telephone Connection Terminals - TIP,RING,T-1,R-1
If a telephone line is required for central station communication or
downloading, connect an RJ-31X jack in the following manner:
Connect the PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 and modules that use the
telephone line(s) in the following order:
NOTE: Ensure that all plugs and jacks meet the dimension, toler-
ance and metallic plating requirements of 47 C.F.R. Part 68, Sub-
Part F. For proper operation there must be no other telephone
equipment connected between the control panel and the tele-
phone company facilities.
NOTE: Do not connect the alarm panel communicator to tele-
phone lines intended for use with a FAX machine. These lines may
incorporate a voice filter which disconnects the line if anything
other than FAX signals are detected, resulting in incomplete trans-
missions.
2.3 Wire Routing for Power & Non-Power Limited
All wiring entry points are designated by the arrows. All circuits
are classified UL installation power limited except for the battery
leads which are not power limited.
A minimum ¼” (6.4mm) separation must be maintained at all
points between power limited and non-power limited wiring and
connections.
NOTE: Wire entry for power limited wiring must be separated by
a different entry access from non-power limited wiring.
2.4 Keybus Operation and Wiring
The Keybus is used by the panel to communicate with all modules
connected and by the modules to talk to the panel. The RED and
BLK terminals are used to provide power while YEL and GRN are
clock and data.
The 4 Keybus terminals of the panel must be connected to the 4
Keybus terminals or wires of all modules.
The following conditions apply:
• Keybus should be run with minimum 22 gauge quad
(0.5mm), two pair twisted preferred
• The modules can be home run to the panel, connected in
series or can be T-tapped
• Any module can be connected anywhere along the Key-
bus, you do not need a separate Keybus wire run for key-
pads, zone expanders etc.
• No module can be more than 1,000'/305m (in wire length)
from the panel
NOTE: Shielded wire should not be used for Keybus wiring.
Example of Keybus Wiring
Module (A) is wired correctly as it
is within 1,000'/305m of the panel,
in wire distance. Module (B) is
wired correctly as it is within
1,000'/305m of the panel, in wire
distance. Module (C) is NOT wired
correctly as it is further than
1,000'/305m from the panel, in
wire distance.
2.5 Current Ratings - Modules & Accessories
In order for the PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 system to operate prop-
erly, the power output capabilities of the main control and expan-
sion devices must not be exceeded. Use the data presented
below to ensure that no part of the system is overloaded and can-
not function properly.
PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 Device Ratings
PC1616
PC18xx
PC5900
Device Description Max Rating
@12VDC
FSA-210 x/xT 2-wire Smoke Detector 35mA
FSA-210 xR/xRT 2-wire Smoke Detector 50mA
FSA-210 xS/xST 2-wire Smoke Detector 60mA
FSA-210 xRS/
xRST/xLRST
2-wire Smoke Detector 75mA
FSA-410 x/xT 4-wire Smoke Detector 25mA
FSA-410 xR/xRT 4-wire Smoke Detector 40mA
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
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 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
UA50 3
Cable Tie (not supplied) recommended
PC1864
Only
PC1864
PC1832
Only
PC1616/1832/1864
High Voltage. Disconnect AC Power
and telephone lines before servicing
WARNING:
12V / 7 AHr 12V / 7 AHr
North America Only