Dsc alarm manual pc500rk

Arming, then disarming the system will reset most trouble displays. The beeping is probably coming from another device. For example, you may have a hard wired smoke detector chirping due to a low battery. If your DSC home alarm is beeping due to this condition, the main panel battery is low or failing.

The battery may simply have discharged, and will recharge when the electricity comes back on. If the beeping persists, the battery probably needs to be replaced. The battery can be replaced by your alarm company, if you have one. For details on doing this yourself, see my page on DIY alarm system battery replacement. This is a small cube that plugs into an outlet, usually near the main panel. Possible problems and solutions:. For transformer details, see the alarm system battery page.

The line may have been cut or damaged, or the phone service may simply be down. If your phones are out, check for dial tone by plugging a standard telephone into the jack in the phone box outside the house. When a DSC home alarm is beeping for this condition, it means that the panel was unable to call the central station.

This could be a result of no phone line as described above, in which case fixing the line will clear this condition as well. Otherwise, check with your alarm company for instructions.

Note: FTC troubles will clear only when the panel successfully sends a signal to the central station. Call your alarm representative for help with this. If your DSC home alarm is beeping for either of these conditions, there is a problem with some form of wireless security equipment. This can include wireless door and window transmitters, remote keypads, and wireless keyfobs.

Tamper means the plastic cover is loose, missing, or somehow not attached correctly. Resetting the passcode will help you complete the change of responsibility. However, you can try the following to reset the code on your own. Most home alarm systems along with security cameras include instruction manuals and guided instructions for resetting systems without a readily available passcode. Because each alarm system is uniquely developed, each set of instructions based on the make and model of your device is likely to vary.

Not all steps provided by a generic guide to resetting a home alarm will work, especially if you have special prompts to follow and codes to enter into your specific system. There are a few steps you can take at home depending on the alarm system you have in place as well as the security company you are using.

Calling a company is always advisable before attempting to disable your home alarm system without assistance. However, if you are adamant about stopping noises coming from your home alarm, the most basic steps involved in the process include:. If your home alarm is beeping incessantly when disabling the system, call your home security company for immediate assistance.

Your security company should have the ability to remotely disable any malfunctions. If a problem cannot be detected over the phone, your security company can send a service technician depending on the home alarm you are using as well as the type of equipment you currently have installed. When tinkering with a home alarm system it is important to keep your safety in mind as well as the overall safety of your property and household.

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I quickly realized I could use the IT board and some time to systematically determine the installer code but the time spent on that would be spent only because I had some concerns regarding reprogramming it. I decided to reprogram it myself and here are my notes for anyone attempting to program or even reprogram their own DSC alarm. The process is incredibly straight forward with only a few caveats.

I have another system with PK keypads and they are great. Get at least one of them to help with the programming. Time to factory reset the system.

To do this you have to short the zone 1 pin not the z1 common pin with the PGM1 pin. Thus, you have to ground Z1 to PGM and power the system up for 10 seconds and then power it off, remove the jumper and then power it back on. Okay, now it is reset and ready for programming. I have four keypads plus the IT so my keypad bus is busy. At each keypad I enrolled each one one by one.

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