DSC POWERSERIES PC1616 - Manual (Page 8)

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
A security system cannot prevent emergencies. It is only intended to alert you and – if included – your
central station of an emergency situation. Security systems are generally very reliable but they may
not work under all conditions and they are not a substitute for prudent security practices or life and
property insurance. Your security system should be installed and serviced by qualified security profes-
sionals who should instruct you on the level of protection that has been provided and on system
operations.
PK5500/RFK5500 Language Selection
Your keypad may have the capability to display messages in different languages.
1. Press and hold both
keys simultaneously.
2. Using the keys, scroll through the available languages.
3. Press to select your desired language.
NOTE: For systems compliant with the EN 50131-1:2004 standard, you will need to enter your Master
Code to access and change the keypad language.
Arming & Disarming the System
Arming (Turning On/Setting)
Close all sensors (i.e. stop motion and close doors). The Ready ( ) indicator should be on.
To arm, press and hold the Away Key ( ) for 2 seconds and/or enter your Access Code, or press
to Quick Arm. During the setting state (exit delay active) the Armed ( ) and Ready ( ) indi-
cators will turn on, and the keypad will sound one beep per second. You now have ____ seconds to
leave the premises (please check with your installer to have this time programmed). To cancel the
arming sequence, enter your access code.
Away Arming (Turned On/Set)
When the exit delay is completed, the alarm system is armed/set and this is indicated on the keypad
as follows: the Ready (
) indicator will turn off, the Armed indicator will remain on and the keypad
will stop sounding.
Quick Exit
If the system is armed and you need to exit, use the Quick Exit function to avoid disarming and
rearming the system. Press and hold the Quick Exit key (
) for 2 seconds or press . You
now have 2 minutes to leave the premises through your exit door. When the door is closed again, the
remaining exit time is cancelled.
Bell/Siren Sounds After Away Arming
Audible Exit Fault
In an attempt to reduce false alarms, the Audible Exit Fault is designed to notify you of an improper
exit when arming the system in the Away mode. In the event that you fail to exit the premises during
the allotted exit delay period, or if you do not securely close the Exit/Entry door, the system will notify
you that it was improperly armed in two ways: the keypad will emit one continuous beep and the bell
or siren will sound.
Your installer will tell you if this feature has been enabled on your system. If this occurs:
1. Re-enter the premises.
2. Enter your [access code] to disarm the system. You must do this before the entry delay timer
expires.
3. Follow the Away arming procedure again, making sure to close the entry/exit door properly. (See
“Away Arming (Turned On/Set)”.)
Arming Error
An error tone will sound if the system is unable to arm. This will happen if the system is not ready to
arm (i.e. sensors are open), or if an incorrect user code has been entered. If this happens, ensure all
sensors are secure, press
and try again. Please check with your installer to determine if arming is
inhibited by any other means.
Disarming (Turning Off /Unsetting)
Enter your access code to disarm anytime the system is armed (Armed ( ) indicator is on). The key-
pad will beep if you walk through the entry door. Enter your code within _____ seconds to avoid an
alarm condition (please check with your installer to have this time programmed).