DSC (Digital Security Controls) is a world leader in electronic security. Since the company’s genesis, the experts at DSC have been leading the way. From our revolutionary control panels, to our industry-leading IP alarm monitoring products and now to our sleek, contemporary self-contained wireless panels, DSC has always been front and center. I've got an older ADT DSC PC1550 security system. The previous owner did not give us the master code or installer code, so we have not used it, but now would like to. I'm trying to ' Short the pads on the panel labelled EEPROM RESET' according to the manual, but I'm not sure how to do it. To clear the memory, arm and disarm the system. Sensor Reset Certain sensors (such as smoke detectors and glass break detectors) have to be reset after an alarm. To reset detectors, press and hold the RESET key ( ) for 2 seconds. If a sensor fails to reset, it may still be detecting an alarm condition. If the sensor reset is successful.
To factory default the main control panel perform the following: Step 1 – Remove AC and battery from the panel Step 2 – Remove all wires from the Zone 1 and PGM1 terminals Step 3 – With a piece of wire short the Zone 1 terminal to the PGM1 terminal. Your DSC Security System is made up of a DSC control panel, one or more keypads and various sensors and detectors. The control panel, which is a metal cabinet, will be mounted out of the way in a utility closet or in the basement. The metal cabinet contains the system electronics, fuses and back up battery.
You can reset a DSC Impassa to factory defaults by first unplugging the AC transformer and disconnecting the battery to cut power. Then connect a jumper between inputs IO1 and IO2. Power up the panel, wait 10 seconds and power down. Then disconnect the jumper, and power the system back on.
Performing a factory default will restore all system settings to their default. It will also restore the Master Code to 1234 and the Installer Code to 5555. All zones that have been set up with the system will need to be reprogrammed, and all sensors will need to be relearned.
Complete the following steps to perform a factory default on a DSC Impassa Alarm System:
1. Power down the system. Start by opening up the DSC Impassa System. To do this, use a small screwdriver to press in the two bottom tabs on the front of the panel. Then carefully separate the front of the panel from the back. Disconnect the backup battery by unplugging it. Then unplug the AC transformer from the wall outlet. This will power down the system.
2. Apply the jumper. Connect a jumper between inputs IO1 and IO2. These inputs are shown in the picture below:
3. Perform the default. Plug in the AC transformer to power the system back on. Wait at least 10 full seconds. Then unplug the transformer to power the system back down. This should factory default the system.
4. Confirm the default. Disconnect the jumper. Then reapply AC power. Check and confirm that the system has been restored to its factory default settings. If it has, reconnect the backup battery, and close the panel. It the default failed, repeat the process and try again.
An easy way to check if the default went through is to try using the default Installer Code to access programming. Press [*8] on the main screen. The screen will display 'Enter Your Installers Code'. Enter in the default code of 5555. If the system displays 'Enter Section', then the factory default was successful. If it says the code was invalid, then the default failed to go through.
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In these regular posts, we’ll walk you through “How-To’s” for equipment that we service, and questions that we are regularly asked from you, our customers.
Today, we’ll look at how to change the time and date on a DSC Power Series security alarm monitoring panel. These instructions will also work for the newer DSC Neo Security alarm monitoring panel. This is applicable if you use your system at home or for your business or commercial security alarm system. You may need to change the time and date on the keypad on your system from time-to-time for reasons such as Daylight Savings Time.
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Here are step-by-step instructions on how to change the date and time on the keypad on your DSC Power Series security alarm panel:
- Press the * button followed by 6
- Enter your system’s master code (If you are an FMC customer and do not know your system’s master code, call FMC’s Service Department. If you are not an FMC customer, please contact the security company who is servicing your DSC security system.)
- Press 1 to Select Time and Date programming
- If you have a Full Message LCD Keypad (PK5500), use the < or > keys to scroll to the menu option and press *
- Using the number keys, enter the time (in HH:MM format) and date (in MM:DD:YY format)
- Press the # Key to exit programming
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This tip is applicable for keypads for the following alarm panels:
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- DSC-PC1616
- DSC-PC1832
- DSC-PC1864
- DSC-HS2016
- DSC-HS2032
- DSC-HS2064
- DSC-Hs2128
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