About Your Security System - DSC PowerSeries Envoy LCD5501Z Manual De Instruccion

About Your Security System

Your DSC Security System 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 system's 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 Infor-
mation" page with all of you zone information and access codes and store this manual in a safe place for future refer-
ence.
Fire Detection
This equipment is capable of monitoring fire detection devices such as smoke detectors and providing a warning if a
fire condition is detected. Good fire detection depends on having adequate number of detectors placed in appropriate
locations. This equipment should be installed in accordance with NFPA 72 (N.F.P.A., Batterymarch Park, Quincey MA
02269). Carefully review the Family Escape Planning guidelines in this manual.
NOTE: Your installer must enable the fire detection portion of this equipment before it becomes functional.
Testing
To insure that your system continues to function as intended, you must test your system weekly. Please refer to the
"System Test" section in this manual. If your system does not function properly, call your installing company for service.
Monitoring
This system is capable of transmitting alarms, troubles and emergency information over telephone lines to a central sta-
tion. If you inadvertently initiate an alarm, immediately call the central station to prevent an unnecessary response.
NOTE: The monitoring function must be enabled by the installer before it becomes functional.
General System Operation
Your security system is made up of a DSC control panel, one or more 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. There is normally no reason for anyone but the installer or service professional
to have access to the control panel.
All the keypads have an audible indicator and command entry keys. The LED keypads have a group of zone and system
status lights. The LCD keypad has an alphanumeric liquid crystal display (LCD).
The keypad is used to send commands to the system and to display the current system status. The keypad(s) will be
mounted in a convenient location inside the protected premises close to the entry/exit door(s).
The security system has several zones of area protection and each of these zones will be connected to one or more
sensors (motion detectors, glassbreak detectors, door contacts, etc.). A sensor in alarm will be indicated by the corre-
sponding zone lights flashing on a LED keypad or by written messages on the LCD keypad.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
A security system cannot prevent emergencies. It is only intended to alert you and – if included – your central station of
an emergency situation. Security systems are generally very reliable but they may not work under all conditions and they
are not a substitute for prudent security practices or life and property insurance. Your security system should be installed
and serviced by qualified security professionals who should instruct you on the level of protection that has been provided
and on system operations.
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