DSC PC1864 Security System Instruction Manual
DSC PC1864 Security System
DSC PC1864 Security System
DSC PC1864 Security System Instructions
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DSC PC1864 Security System Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Digital Security Controls (DSC), a division of Tyco Safety Products Canada Ltd. |
| Product Family | PowerSeries PC1616/PC1832/PC1864 |
| Firmware Version Covered | v4.6 and higher |
| Zones | Up to 64 (zones 01-64) |
| Partitions | Up to 8 |
| User Access Codes | Codes 01-95, plus Master Code (Access Code 40) |
| Access Code Length | 4 or 6 digits |
| Minimum Code Variations (6-digit codes) | 10,638 |
| Event Buffer Capacity | Last 500 events (viewable on LCD keypads) |
| Bypass Groups | 1 per partition |
| Trouble Indications | 8 trouble groups (Service Required, AC Loss, Telephone Line Fault, Failure to Communicate, Zone Fault, Zone Tamper, Zone Low Battery, Loss of Time and Date) |
| Alarm Signal Priority | Fire, then Carbon Monoxide, then Burglary |
| Fire Alarm Sound | Temporal/pulsed siren |
| CO Alarm Sound | 4 quick beeps, 5-second pause, 4 quick beeps (repeating) |
| Burglary Alarm Sound | Continuous siren |
| Communicator Delay | 30 seconds (can be removed or extended up to 45 seconds) |
| Quick Exit Time | 2 minutes |
| Function/Emergency Key Activation | Press and hold for 2 seconds |
| Trouble Beep Interval | Every 10 seconds |
| System Test Bell/Sounder Duration | 2 seconds |
| DLS Service Window | 6 hours |
| User Walk Test Auto-Exit | 15 minutes without zone violation (Europe only) |
| Time Format for Programming | 24-hour (HH:MM), date MM:DD:YY |
| Recommended Standby Battery Replacement | Every 3-5 years |
| Recommended User Testing | Weekly |
| Compatible Keypads | PK5500, PK5501, PK5508, PK5516, RFK5500, RFK5501, RFK5508, RFK5516, RFK5564, LED5511, LCD5511, PC1555RKZ |
| LCD Keypad Contrast Levels (PK5500/RFK5500/RFK5564) | 10 |
| LED/ICON Keypad Backlight Levels | 4 (level 0 disables backlight) |
| Keypad Buzzer Levels | 21 (level 00 disables buzzer) |
| Telephone Jack (USOC) | RJ-31X |
| FCC Product Identifier | US: F53AL01BPC1864 |
| Industry Canada Registration | IC: 160A-PC1864 |
| Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) | 0.1 |
| FCC Compliance | Part 15 Class B digital device; Part 68 / ACTA |
| European Certification | EN50131-1:2006 + A1:2009, EN50131-3:2009, EN50131-6:2008, EN50136-1:1997 – Grade 2, Class II, ATS2 |
| Notification Options (EN50131) | A, B and D |
| False Alarm Standard | ANSI/SIA CP-01-2000 |
| Installation Environment | Indoor only, pollution degree max 2, overvoltage category II |
| Power Connection | Direct plug-in transformer (North America); permanently connected (EU and Australia) |
| Fire Installation Standard | NFPA 72 |
DSC PC1864 Security System Details
The DSC PC1864 is the largest panel in the PowerSeries family covered by this user manual. It is built for large homes and small commercial sites that need many zones and separate areas. The system has a control panel in a metal cabinet, one or more keypads, and a range of sensors. The cabinet holds the electronics, fuses and standby battery, and it is meant to be mounted out of the way, for example in a utility closet or basement.
The panel has several arming modes. Away arming protects the whole premises. Stay arming arms the doors and windows and automatically bypasses the interior motion sensors. Pressing [][1] switches to Night arming, which arms the interior zones but leaves the designated Night Zones open so occupants can move around. No-Entry arming ([][9]) removes the entry delay, so any entry causes an instant alarm. On CP-01 versions, the Silent Exit Delay mutes the keypad and doubles the exit time.
The panel also has features to prevent false alarms. The Audible Exit Fault warns you when you arm in Away mode but don't leave in time or don't close the entry/exit door properly. When that happens, the keypad gives one continuous beep and the siren sounds. An error tone also sounds if you try to arm with zones open or enter an invalid code. If you arm or disarm with a wireless key, the siren gives one squawk to confirm arming and two to confirm disarming.
The keypads have dedicated Fire, Auxiliary and Panic keys. Holding one for two seconds sends that alarm to the central station. When fire detection is enabled, the panel monitors smoke detectors. It can also monitor wireless carbon monoxide detectors. You can silence an alarm with a valid access code, then call the central station to avoid an unnecessary dispatch. Some detectors, such as smoke and glass break sensors, must be reset with the Reset key or the [*][7][2] command before the alarm clears.
Zone bypassing is flexible. You can bypass individual zones, clear all bypasses with [00], recall the last set of bypassed zones with [99], or save a Bypass Group with [95] and load it with [91]. Bypasses are cleared automatically every time the system is disarmed. 24-hour zones can only be unbypassed manually. The Trouble menu ([*][2]) shows faults by number. If the installer has enabled arming inhibit for troubles, you can press [9] in that menu to acknowledge the troubles and arm anyway. The system logs this override with the user's identity.
Each access code can have its own attributes. These include Supervisor, Duress, Zone Bypassing, ESCORT remote access, Bell Squawk on arming/disarming, and One-Time Use. A duress code works like a normal code, but it also sends a silent duress report to the central station. A Partition Assignment Mask sets which of the eight partitions each code can access. The system rejects any new code that duplicates an existing code or differs from one by just 1.
The master user functions ([*][6]) include setting the time and date, turning auto-arm and auto-disarm on or off per partition, and setting a separate auto-arm time for each day of the week. Before auto-arming, the keypad gives a warning period, and you can cancel or postpone the arming during it. This menu is also where you run the system test, open a DLS service window, start a user call-up to the downloading computer, and run a Walk Test (Europe only).
On LCD keypads (PK5500, RFK5500 and RFK5564), you can view the event buffer, choose a display language, and see a Global Status Screen that shows each partition as Armed, Ready, Not Ready, In Alarm or Not Enabled. Alarm Memory ([][3]) shows which sensors triggered an alarm. You can turn the door chime on or off with the Chime key or with [][4]. The manual recommends a full system test every week and an annual inspection of the smoke detectors by a professional.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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