ADT Security Services DSC 1555 User Manual

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About Your Security System
Your DSC security equipment has been designed to provide you with the greatest possible flexibility
and convenience. Read this manual carefully and have your installer instruct you on your systems
operation and on which features have been implemented in your system. All users of this system
should be equally instructed in its use. Fill out the “System Information” page with all of you zone
information and access codes and store this manual in a safe place for future...

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System Information
Fill out the following information for future reference and store this manual in a safe place.
Access Codes
Your Master Code is: __________________________________________
Additional Access Codes:
01 __________________ 09 ____________________ 17 ____________________ 25 ________________
02 __________________ 10 ____________________ 18 ____________________ 26 ________________
03 __________________ 11 ____________________ 19 ____________________ 27 ________________
04 __________________...

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Access Codes
Access Codes are used to arm and disarm the system. There are 33 access codes available: one
Master Code and 32 access codes.
Only the Master Code can be used to program additional security codes and to change other system
features as well as to arm and disarm the security system. The Master Code will be supplied to you by
your installer. All keypad entries are made by pressing one key at a time.
All access codes can be programmed by following the procedure outlined in “Programming...

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Alternate Arming Methods
Away Arming
Arming the system in the Away mode will have all interior zones and perimeter zones active. If motion
is detected in the interior zones, or if one of the perimeter zones is violated, the alarm sequence will
begin. To arm in the Away mode, enter your access code and exit the premises through a designated
Exit/Entry door. The system will recognise that occupants have left the premises. Once the exit delay
expires, the system will be fully armed.
Audible Exit Fault
In...

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Disarming the System
Disarming from an LED Keypad:
Enter the premises through a designated Exit/Entry door; entering by any other door will sound an
immediate alarm. As soon as the Exit/Entry door is opened, the keypad will beep to indicate that the
system should be disarmed. Go to the keypad and enter your access code. If an error is made
entering the code, re-enter your code correctly. As soon as the correct code is entered, the Armed
light will go out and the keypad will stop beeping.
The correct...

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If An Alarm Sounds
Fire Alarm
If your system has been installed with fire detectors and the alarm sounds in a pulsing mode, follow
your emergency evacuation plan immediately (see “Fire Escape Planning” on page 15).
Intrusion Alarm
If an intrusion alarm sounds, indicated by a continuous Bell or Siren, the alarm may be silenced by
entering your access code. If the alarm was unintentional, call local authorities immediately to avoid an
unnecessary response.
You can determine the source of the alarm by...

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Programming codes from an LCD Keypad:
Master Code
Press the [Q] key to enter the function list. Scroll (< >) to...
Press [5] or [Q]. The display will read...
Enter your current Master Code. The display will read...
“40P” represents the Master Code. Press the [Q] key to indicate that you wish to
program the Master Code. The display will read...
Enter the new Master Code. The Master Code must be four digits unless otherwise
indicated by your installer. Enter digits 0 through 9 only. Once the new code is...

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The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) displays prompts and system
information on two 16 character lines.
If “< >” appears, more information can be accessed by using the arrow (<
>) keys. Press [] to advance the display to next function or item of information.
Press the keys on the number pad as prompted by the LCD display to view
alarms or troubles, to arm and disarm the system and to bypass zones.
To exit a function and return to the Ready state,  press [#].
To select a function press [
Q].
LCD5500Z...

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Zone Bypassing
The zone bypassing function is used when access is needed to part of the protected area while the
system is armed. Zones which are temporarily out of service due to damaged wiring or contacts may
be bypassed to allow system arming until repairs can be made.
Bypassed zones will not cause an alarm. Zones cannot be bypassed once the system is armed.
Bypassed zones are automatically cancelled each time the system is disarmed and must be reapplied
before the next arming.
NOTE: For security...

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Viewing Trouble Conditions
The control panel continuously monitors a number of possible trouble conditions. If one of these
trouble conditions occur, the keypad will beep twice every 10 seconds until you press any key on the
keypad.
NOTE: A TROUBLE condition reduces the security your system is designed to provide. Call your
installing company for service.
To view troubles from an LED Keypad:
A trouble will be indicated by the Trouble light (or System light on a PC1555RKZ keypad) which will
remain ON...