We are often asked how to add 120V wired smoke detectors to a low voltage security alarm system like DSC, Vista, Concord or Elk. First we need to point out that smoke detectors are a life safety product and so it's critical that you read and ...
By default the AC status indicator does not light up on DSC keypads. There is an option in programming to turn it on if desired. The option is shown in the installation manual that comes with the keypad (not the system) but in brief: Enter ...
How to enroll wireless devices into a DSC alarm system using a PK5501 or RFK5501 keypad by manually entering the device ESN. Enter [ ✱ ][8][Installer Code][804]. 01 for Zone 1 02 Zone 2 and so on Enter in 6 digit ESN number then hit # twice Enter ...
Keep in mind that DSC Powerseries wired alarms can provide up to 700mA current to connected devices. While this is typically sufficient for multiple keypads and zone expanders, it is important to make sure this limit is not exceeded. The newer LCD ...