ADT Security Services DSC Power Series PC1616 PC 1832 PC 1864 User Manual

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Testing Your System
NOTE: If you are going to perform a System Test, call your Monitoring Station to inform them when you begin and 
also when you end the test.
Testing Your Keypad Sounder and Siren 
The System Test provides several system tests, and a two-second check of the keypad sounder and bell or siren. 
1. Press  [Master Code] .
2. The following will occur: 
- The system activates all keypad sounders and bells or sirens for two seconds.  All keypad lights turn ON.
-  PK5500/LCD5500 keypads will light all pixels 
- The Ready, Armed, and Trouble LED’s will flash for the duration of the test
3.  To exit the function menu, press  . 
Testing Your Entire System
All smoke detectors in this installation must be tested by your smoke detector installer or dealer once a year to
ensure they are functioning correctly. It is the user’s responsibility to test the system weekly (excluding smoke
detectors).  Ensure you follow all the steps in the ‘Testing Your System’ section above.
NOTE: Should the system fail to function properly, call your installation company for service immediately. 
1. Prior to testing, ensure that the system is disarmed and the Ready light is on.
2. Press   and close all zones to return the system to the Ready state.
3. Perform a System Test by following the steps in the previous section.
4. To test the zones, activate each detector in turn (e.g., open each door/window or walk in motion detector 
areas). 
PK5500/LCD5500 keypads will display the following message when each zone (detector) is activated: 
“Secure System Before Arming < >”, “Secure System or Enter Code” or “Secure or Arm System”. Use the 
 keys to view which zones are open. The message will disappear when the zones are closed.
On an PK5501/LCD5501Z keypad, the display says “Open” when any zone (detector) is activated. To see 
which zones are open, press  . The keypad will scroll the numbers of all open zones.
On a PK5508/PK5516/PC55XXZ keypad, the zone light turns ON when the zone (detector) is activated. The 
zone light turns OFF when the zone is closed (e.g., door or window closed).
NOTE: Some features described above will not be functional unless enabled by your installer.  Ask your installer which 
features are functional on your system.
Walk Test Mode
The installer can initiate a Walk Test mode for the system. While in Walk Test mode, The Ready, Armed, and Trou-
ble LEDs will flash to indicate that Walk Test is active. When the system automatically terminates the Walk Test
modes, it will annunciate with an audible warning (5 beeps every 10 seconds), beginning five minutes prior to the
termination of the test.
Allowing Computer Access To Your System
From time to time, your installer may need to send information to or retrieve information from your security sys-
tem. Your installer will do this by having a computer call your system over the telephone line. You may need to
prepare your system to receive this ‘downloading’ call. To do this:
1. Press   [Master code]   at any keypad. This allows downloading for a limited period of time. During 
this time, the system will answer incoming downloading calls. 
For more information on this feature, please ask your installer. 
						

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Guidelines for Locating Smoke Detectors
Research has shown that all hostile fires in homes generate smoke to a greater or lesser extent. Experiments with typical
fires in homes indicate that detectable quantities of smoke precede detectable levels of heat in most cases. For these
reasons, smoke alarms should be installed outside of each sleeping area and on each storey of the home.
The following information is for general guidance only and it is recommended that local fire codes and regulations be
consulted when locating and installing smoke alarms.
It is recommended that additional smoke alarms beyond those required for minimum protection be installed. Additional
areas that should be protected include: the basement; bedrooms, especially where smokers sleep; dining rooms; furnace
and utility rooms; and any hallways not protected by the required units.
On smooth ceilings, detectors may be spaced 9.1m (30 feet) apart as a guide. Other spacing may be required depending
on ceiling height, air movement, the presence of joists, uninsulated ceilings, etc. Consult National Fire Alarm Code NFPA
72, CAN/ULC-S553-M86 or other appropriate national standards for installation recommendations. 
 Do not locate smoke detectors at the top of peaked or gabled ceilings; the dead air space in these locations may pre-
vent the unit from detecting smoke.
 Avoid areas with turbulent air flow, such as near doors, fans or windows. Rapid air movement around the detector may 
prevent smoke from entering the unit.
 Do not locate detectors in areas of high humidity.
 Do not locate detectors in areas where the temperature rises above 38
oC (100oF) or falls below 5oC (41oF).
 Smoke detectors should always be installed in accordance with NFPA 72, the National Fire Alarm Code. Smoke detec-
tors should always be located in accordance with:
‘Smoke detectors shall be installed outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and
on each additional storey of the family living unit, including basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics.
In new construction, a smoke detector also shall be installed in each sleeping room’.
’Split level arrangement: Smoke detectors are required where shown. Smoke detectors are optional where a door is not
provided between living room and recreation room’. 
						

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Household Fire Safety Audit
Read this section carefully for important information about fire safety.
Most fires occur in the home. To minimize this danger, we recommend that a household fire safety audit be con-
ducted and a fire escape plan be developed.
1. Are all electrical appliances and outlets in a safe condition? Check for frayed cords, overloaded lighting cir-
cuits, etc. If you are uncertain about the condition of your electrical appliances or household service, have 
a professional evaluate these units.
2. Are all flammable liquids stored safely in closed containers in a well-ventilated cool area? Cleaning with 
flammable liquids should be avoided.
3. Are fire-hazardous materials (matches) well out of reach of children?
4. Are furnaces and wood-burning appliances properly installed, clean and in good working order? Have a 
professional evaluate these appliances.
Fire Escape Planning
There is often very little time between the detection of a fire and the time it becomes deadly. It is thus very
important that a family escape plan be developed and rehearsed.
1. Every family member should participate in developing the escape plan.
2. Study the possible escape routes from each location within the house. Since many fires occur at night, spe-
cial attention should be given to the escape routes from sleeping quarters.
3. Escape from a bedroom must be possible without opening the interior door. 
Consider the following when making your escape plans:
 Make sure that all border doors and windows are easily opened. Ensure that they are not painted shut, and 
that their locking mechanisms operate smoothly.
 If opening or using the exit is too difficult for children, the elderly or handicapped, plans for rescue should 
be developed. This includes making sure that those who are to perform the rescue can promptly hear the 
fire warning signal.
 If the exit is above the ground level, an approved fire ladder or rope should be provided as well as training 
in its use.
 Exits on the ground level should be kept clear. Be sure to remove snow from exterior patio doors in winter; 
outdoor furniture or equipment should not block exits.
 Each person should know of a predetermined assembly point where everyone can be accounted for (e.g., 
across the street or at a neighbor’s house). Once everyone is out of the building, call the Fire Department.
 A good plan emphasizes quick escape. Do not investigate or attempt to fight the fire, and do not gather 
belongings or pets as this wastes valuable time. Once outside, do not re-enter the house. Wait for the fire 
department.
 Write the fire escape plan down and rehearse it frequently so that should an emergency arise, everyone will 
know what to do. Revise the plan as conditions change, such as the number of people in the home, or if 
there are changes to the building’s construction.
 Make sure your fire warning system is operational by conducting weekly tests. If you are unsure about sys-
tem operation, contact your installing dealer.
 We recommend that you contact your local fire department and request further information on fire safety 
and escape planning. If available, have your local fire prevention officer conduct an in-house fire safety 
inspection. 
						

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New Zealand Telecom Network
The following is a list of warnings applicable when this equipment is connected to the New Zealand Telecom Network : 
General Warning 
The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the
item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the
product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance that any item
will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model,
nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecoms network services.
Reverse Numbering (decadic signalling)
Decadic signalling should not be used as it is being progressively phased out of the network. DTMF dialling is
100% available and it should always be used..
Line Grabbing Equipment
This equipment is set up to carry out test calls at pre-determined times. Such test calls will interrupt any other
calls that may be set up on the line at the same time. The timing set for such test calls should be discussed with
the installer.
The timing set for test calls from this equipment may be subject to drift. If this proves to be inconvenient and
your calls are interrupted, then the problem of timing should be discussed with the equipment installer. The
matter should NOT be reported as a fault to Telecom Faults Service.
D.C. Line Feed to Other Devices
During dialling, this device unit does not provide DC voltage to the series port connection and this may cause
loss of memory functions for the terminal devices (local telephone) connected to T-1, R-1.
General Operation (Ringer Sensitivity and Loading)
This device only responds to Distinctive Alert cadences DA1 and DA2. 
						

							Limited Warranty
Digital Security Controls warrants the original purchaser that for a period of
twelve months from the date of purchase, the product shall be free of defects
in materials and workmanship under normal use. During the warranty period,
Digital Security Controls shall, at its option, repair or replace any defective
product upon return of the product to its factory, at no charge for labour and
materials. Any replacement and/or repaired parts are warranted for the
remainder of the original warranty or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer.
The original purchaser must promptly notify Digital Security Controls in
writing that there is defect in material or workmanship, such written notice to
be received in all events prior to expiration of the warranty period. There is
absolutely no warranty on software and all software products are sold as a
user license under the terms of the software license agreement included with
the product.  The Customer assumes all responsibility for the proper selec-
tion, installation, operation and maintenance of any products purchased from
DSC.  Custom products are only warranted to the extent that they do not func-
tion upon delivery.  In such cases, DSC can replace or credit at its option.
International WarrantyThe warranty for international customers is the same as for any customer
within Canada and the United States,  with the exception that Digital Security
Controls shall not be responsible for any customs fees, taxes, or VAT that may
be due.
Warranty ProcedureTo obtain service under this warranty, please return the item(s) in question to
the point of purchase. All authorized distributors and dealers have a warranty
program. Anyone returning goods to Digital Security Controls must first
obtain an authorization number. Digital Security Controls will not accept any
shipment whatsoever for which prior authorization has not been obtained.
Conditions to Void WarrantyThis warranty applies only to defects in parts and workmanship relating to
normal use. It does not cover:
 damage incurred in shipping or handling;
 damage caused by disaster such as fire, flood, wind, earthquake or light-
ning;
 damage due to causes beyond the control of Digital Security Controls such
as excessive voltage, mechanical shock or water damage;
 damage caused by unauthorized attachment, alterations, modifications or
foreign objects;
 damage caused by peripherals (unless such peripherals were supplied by
Digital Security Controls);
 defects caused by failure to provide a suitable installation environment for
the products;
 damage caused by  use of the products for purposes other than those for
which it was designed;
 damage from improper maintenance;
 damage arising out of any other abuse, mishandling or improper applica-
tion of the products.
Items Not Covered by WarrantyIn addition to the items which void the Warranty, the following items shall not
be covered by Warranty:  (i) freight cost to the repair centre; (ii)  products
which are not identified with DSCs product label and lot number or serialnumber; (iii)  products disassembled or repaired in such a manner as to
adversely affect performance or prevent adequate inspection or testing to ver-
ify any warranty claim.  Access cards or tags returned for replacement under
warranty will be credited or replaced at DSCs option. Products not covered
by this warranty, or otherwise out of warranty due to age, misuse, or damage
shall be evaluated, and a repair estimate shall be provided. No repair work
will be performed until a valid purchase order is received from the Customer
and a Return Merchandise Authorisation number (RMA) is issued by DSCs
Customer Service.
Digital Security Controls’s liability for failure to repair the product under this
warranty after a reasonable number of attempts will be limited to a replace-
ment of the product, as the exclusive remedy for breach of warranty. Under no
circumstances shall Digital Security Controls be liable for any special, inci-
dental, or consequential damages based upon breach of warranty, breach of
contract, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory. Such damages
include, but are not limited to, loss of profits, loss of the product or any asso-
ciated equipment, cost of capital, cost of substitute or replacement equipment,
facilities or services, down time, purchaser’s time, the claims of third parties,
including customers, and injury to property. The laws of some jurisdictions
limit or do not allow the disclaimer of consequential damages.  If the laws of
such a jurisdiction apply to any claim by or against DSC, the limitations and
disclaimers contained here shall be to the greatest extent permitted by law.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse-
quential damages, so that the above may not apply to you.
Disclaimer of WarrantiesThis warranty contains the entire warranty and shall be in lieu of any and all
other warranties, whether expressed or implied (including all implied warran-
ties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose) and of all other obli-
gations or liabilities on the part of Digital Security Controls. Digital Security
Controls neither assumes responsibility for nor authorizes any other person
purporting to act on its behalf to modify or to change this warranty, nor to
assume for it any other warranty or liability concerning this product.
This disclaimer of warranties and limited warranty are governed by the laws
of the province of Ontario, Canada.
WARNING: Digital Security Controls recommends that the entire system be 
completely tested on a regular basis. However, despite frequent testing, and 
due to, but not limited to, criminal tampering or electrical disruption, it is 
possible for this product to fail to perform as expected.
Out of Warranty RepairsDigital Security Controls will at its option repair or replace out-of-warranty
products which are returned to its factory according to the following condi-
tions. Anyone returning goods to Digital Security Controls must first obtain
an authorization number. Digital Security Controls will not accept any ship-
ment whatsoever for which prior authorization has not been obtained.
Products which Digital Security Controls determines to be repairable will be
repaired and returned. A set fee which Digital Security Controls has predeter-
mined and which may be revised from time to time, will be charged for each
unit repaired. 
						

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							©2006 Digital Security Controls
Toronto, Canada   •   www.dsc.com
Printed in Canada 
WAR NING Please Read Carefully
Note to InstallersThis warning contains vital information. As the only individual in contact with
system users, it is your responsibility to bring each item in this warning to the
attention of the users of this system.
System FailuresThis system has been carefully designed to be as effective as possible. There are
circumstances, however, involving fire, burglary, or other types of emergencies
where it may not provide protection. Any alarm system of any type may be com-
promised deliberately or may fail to operate as expected for a variety of reasons.
Some but not all of these reasons may be:
■ Inadequate Installation
A security system must be installed properly in order to provide adequate protec-
tion. Every installation should be evaluated by a security professional to ensure
that all access points and areas are covered. Locks and latches on windows and
doors must be secure and operate as intended. Windows, doors, walls, ceilings and
other building materials must be of sufficient strength and construction to provide
the level of protection expected. A reevaluation must be done during and after any
construction activity. An evaluation by the fire and/or police department is highly
recommended if this service is available.
■ Criminal Knowledge
This system contains security features which were known to be effective at the
time of manufacture. It is possible for persons with criminal intent to develop tech-
niques which reduce the effectiveness of these features. It is important that a secu-
rity system be reviewed periodically to ensure that its features remain effective and
that it be updated or replaced if it is found that it does not provide the protection
expected.
■ Access by Intruders
Intruders may enter through an unprotected access point, circumvent a sensing
device, evade detection by moving through an area of insufficient coverage, dis-
connect a warning device, or interfere with or prevent the proper operation of the
system.
■ Power Failure
Control units, intrusion detectors, smoke detectors and many other security
devices require an adequate power supply for proper operation. If a device oper-
ates from batteries, it is possible for the batteries to fail. Even if the batteries have
not failed, they must be charged, in good condition and installed correctly. If a
device operates only by AC power, any interruption, however brief, will render
that device inoperative while it does not have power. Power interruptions of any
length are often accompanied by voltage fluctuations which may damage elec-
tronic equipment such as a security system. After a power interruption has
occurred, immediately conduct a complete system test to ensure that the system
operates as intended.
■ Failure of Replaceable Batteries
This system’s wireless transmitters have been designed to provide several years of
battery life under normal conditions. The expected battery life is a function of the
device environment, usage and type. Ambient conditions such as high humidity,
high or low temperatures, or large temperature fluctuations may reduce the
expected battery life. While each transmitting device has a low battery monitor
which identifies when the batteries need to be replaced, this monitor may fail to
operate as expected. Regular testing and maintenance will keep the system in good
operating condition.
■ Compromise of Radio Frequency (Wireless) Devices
Signals may not reach the receiver under all circumstances which could include
metal objects placed on or near the radio path or deliberate jamming or other inad-
vertent radio signal interference.
■ System Users
A user may not be able to operate a panic or emergency switch possibly due to per-
manent or temporary physical disability, inability to reach the device in time, or
unfamiliarity with the correct operation. It is important that all system users be
trained in the correct operation of the alarm system and that they know how to
respond when the system indicates an alarm.
■ Smoke DetectorsSmoke detectors that are a part of this system may not properly alert occupants of
a fire for a number of reasons, some of which follow. The smoke detectors may
have been improperly installed or positioned. Smoke may not be able to reach the
smoke detectors, such as when the fire is in a chimney, walls or roofs, or on the
other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors may not detect smoke from fires on
another level of the residence or building.
Every fire is different in the amount of smoke produced and the rate of burning.
Smoke detectors cannot sense all types of fires equally well. Smoke detectors may
not provide timely warning of fires caused by carelessness or safety hazards such
as smoking in bed, violent explosions, escaping gas, improper storage of flamma-
ble materials, overloaded electrical circuits, children playing with matches or
arson.
Even if the smoke detector operates as intended, there may be circumstances when
there is insufficient warning to allow all occupants to escape in time to avoid injury
or death.
■ Motion Detectors
Motion detectors can only detect motion within the designated areas as shown in
their respective installation instructions. They cannot discriminate between intrud-
ers and intended occupants. Motion detectors do not provide volumetric area pro-
tection. They have multiple beams of detection and motion can only be detected in
unobstructed areas covered by these beams. They cannot detect motion which
occurs behind walls, ceilings, floor, closed doors, glass partitions, glass doors or
windows. Any type of tampering whether intentional or unintentional such as
masking, painting, or spraying of any material on the lenses, mirrors, windows or
any other part of the detection system will impair its proper operation.
Passive infrared motion detectors operate by sensing changes in temperature.
However their effectiveness can be reduced when the ambient temperature rises
near or above body temperature or if there are intentional or unintentional sources
of heat in or near the detection area. Some of these heat sources could be heaters,
radiators, stoves, barbeques, fireplaces, sunlight, steam vents, lighting and so on.
■ Warning Devices 
Warning devices such as sirens, bells, horns, or strobes may not warn people or
waken someone sleeping if there is an intervening wall or door. If warning devices
are located on a different level of the residence or premise, then it is less likely that
the occupants will be alerted or awakened. Audible warning devices may be inter-
fered with by other noise sources such as stereos, radios, televisions, air condition-
ers or other appliances, or passing traffic. Audible warning devices, however loud,
may not be heard by a hearing-impaired person.
■ Telephone Lines
If telephone lines are used to transmit alarms, they may be out of service or busy
for certain periods of time. Also an intruder may cut the telephone line or defeat its
operation by more sophisticated means which may be difficult to detect.
■ Insufficient Time
There may be circumstances when the system will operate as intended, yet the
occupants will not be protected from the emergency due to their inability to
respond to the warnings in a timely manner. If the system is monitored, the
response may not occur in time to protect the occupants or their belongings.
■ Component Failure
Although every effort has been made to make this system as reliable as possible,
the system may fail to function as intended due to the failure of a component.
■ Inadequate Testing
Most problems that would prevent an alarm system from operating as intended can
be found by regular testing and maintenance. The complete system should be
tested weekly and immediately after a break-in, an attempted break-in, a fire, a
storm, an earthquake, an accident, or any kind of construction activity inside or
outside the premises. The testing should include all sensing devices, keypads, con-
soles, alarm indicating devices and any other operational devices that are part of
the system.
■ Security and Insurance
Regardless of its capabilities, an alarm system is not a substitute for property or
life insurance. An alarm system also is not a substitute for property owners, rent-
ers, or other occupants to act prudently to prevent or minimize the harmful effects
of an emergency situation
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