What do the zone numbers mean on a DSc panel?

*1 OR *1 USER CODE Enters you into the system’s bypassing mode The zone numbers are always two (2) digits long that means zones 1 – 9 will be entered as zones 01 – 09. Most keypads display all the zones that are bypassed by turning the respective zone numbers ON when bypassed and OFF when the bypass is removed from a particular zone.

How to bypass Zone 4 on a DSc panel?

For example if you wanted to bypass zone 4 your format would be: *1 04 # If you wanted to bypass zone 16 your format would be: *1 16 # If your installer programmed your system for user code bypassing your format to bypass zone 4 assuming your user code is 1234 your format would be: *1 1234 04#

Where is the DSC power832 control panel located?

General System Operation Your security system is made up of a DSC Power832 control panel, one or more Power832 keypads and various sensors and detectors. The control panel will be mounted out of the way in a utility closet or in a basement. The metal cabinet contains the system electronics, fuses and stand-by battery.

How many access codes are there in DSC?

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.

What is the zone fault on my DSC alarm?

Zone Fault If it is a number 5, 6 or 7 displayed, then the problem lies in your wireless sensors like keyfobs, keypads, door and window transmitters, and so on. If it is number 5 displayed, press the number 5 for it to show the specific zone affected.

Why is the power panel on my DSC not working?

The following applies to all PowerSeries panels, which include PC1616, PC1832, PC5010, PC5015 and others. AC power is not present at the panel (the system is operating on stand-by battery power. The panel does not detect an active telephone line. The system attempted to communicate with the monitoring station but failed.

What are the trouble codes on my DSC?

DSC uses LED codes to indicate trouble details for all keypads that don’t have an LCD readout display. The following applies to all PowerSeries panels, which include PC1616, PC1832, PC5010, PC5015 and others. AC power is not present at the panel (the system is operating on stand-by battery power.

How do I program a hardwired zone on the DSC 1616?

If the number is on the screen it is on and vice versa. So if you are wanting to turn on zone 15 you would enter section 203. In that section, 7 corresponds to zone 15. So if there is no 7 on the screen you would push 7 to turn it on. Press # to exit.