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About Your Security System
Your DSC security equipment 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 Information” page with all of you zone
information and access codes and store this manual in a safe place for future reference.
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
N.F.P.A. standard #74. (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 functions as intended, you must test your system weekly.
Please refer to “Testing Your System” on page 13 of 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 monitoring station. If you inadvertently initiate an alarm, immediately call the monitoring
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 corresponding 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 monitoring 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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Digital Security Controls Ltd.’s liability for failure to repair the prod-
uct under this warranty after a reasonable number of attempts will
be limited to a replacement of the product, as the exclusive remedy
for breach of warranty. Under no circumstances shall Digital Secu-
rity Controls Ltd. be liable for any special, incidental, or consequen-
tial damages based upon breach of warranty, breach of contract, neg-
ligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory. Such damages in-
clude, but are not limited to, loss of profits, loss of the product or
any associated equipment, cost of capital, cost of substitute or re-
placement equipment, facilities or services, down time, purchaser’s
time, the claims of third parties, including customers, and injury to
property.
Disclaimer of Warranties
This warranty contains the entire warranty and shall be in lieu of
any and all other warranties, whether expressed or implied (in-
cluding all implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose) And of all other obligations or liabilities on
the part of Digital Security Controls Ltd. Digital Security Con-
trols Ltd. neither assumes nor authorizes any other person pur-
porting to act on its behalf to modify or to change this warranty,
nor to assume for it any other warranty or liability concerning
this product.
This disclaimer of warranties and limited warranty are governed
by the laws of the province of Ontario, Canada.
WARNING: Digital Security Controls Ltd. recommends that the
entire system be completely tested on a regular basis. However,
despite frequent testing, and due to, but not limited to, criminal
tampering or electrical disruption, it is possible for this product to
fail to perform as expected.
Out of Warranty Repairs
Digital Security Controls Ltd. will at its option repair or replace out-
of-warranty products which are returned to its factory according to
the following conditions. Anyone returning goods to Digital Secu-
rity Controls Ltd. must first obtain an authorization number. Digital
Security Controls Ltd. will not accept any shipment whatsoever for
which prior authorization has not been obtained.
Products which Digital Security Controls Ltd. determines to be re-
pairable will be repaired and returned. A set fee which Digital Secu-
rity Controls Ltd. has predetermined and which may be revised from
time to time, will be charged for each unit repaired.
Products which Digital Security Controls Ltd. determines not to
be repairable will be replaced by the nearest equivalent product
available at that time. The cur rent market price of the replacement
product will be charged for each replacement unit.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Digital Security Controls Ltd. warrants the original purchaser that
for a period of twelve months from the date of purchase, the prod-
uct shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship under
normal use. During the warranty period, Digital Security Controls
Ltd. shall, at its option, repair or replace any defective product
upon return of the product to its factory, at no charge for labour
and materials. Any replacement and/or repaired parts are warranted
for the remainder of the original warranty or ninety (90) days,
whichever is longer. The original owner must promptly notify Digi-
tal Security Controls Ltd. in writing that there is defect in material
or workmanship, such written notice to be received in all events
prior to expiration of the warranty period.
International Warranty
The warranty for international customers is the same as for any
customer within Canada and the United States, with the excep-
tion that Digital Security Controls Ltd. shall not be responsible
for any customs fees, taxes, or VAT that may be due.
Warranty Procedure
To obtain service under this warranty, please return the item(s) in
question to the point of purchase. All authorized distributors and
dealers have a warranty program. Anyone returning goods to Digital
Security Controls Ltd. must first obtain an authorization number.
Digital Security Controls Ltd. will not accept any shipment what-
soever for which prior authorization has not been obtained.
Conditions to Void Warranty
This warranty applies only to defects in parts and workmanship
relating to normal use. It does not cover:
• damage incurred in shipping or handling;
• damage caused by disaster such as fire, flood, wind, earthquake
or lightning;
• damage due to causes beyond the control of Digital Security Con-
trols Ltd. such as excessive voltage, mechanical shock or water
damage;
• damage caused by unauthorized attachment, alterations, modi-
fications or foreign objects;
• damage caused by peripherals (unless such peripherals were sup-
plied by Digital Security Controls Ltd.);
• defects caused by failure to provide a suitable installation envi-
ronment for the products;
• damage caused by use of the products for purposes other than
those for which it was designed;
• damage from improper maintenance;
• damage arising out of any other abuse, mishandling or improper
application of the products.
