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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 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
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 “Testing Your System” on page 12 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 central station. 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.
The NMF-1008 keypad has a local alarm sounder and support for passkey operation.
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 the LED 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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Maintenance
With normal use, the system requires minimum maintenance. The following points should be observed.
1. Do not wash the security station with a wet cloth. Light dusting with a slightly moistened cloth should
remove normal accumulations of dust.
2. The battery/ bell test is designed to determine battery condition. We recommended, however, that
the stand-by batteries be replaced every three years.
3. For other system devices such as smoke detectors, passive infrared, ultrasonic or microwave motion
detectors or glassbreak detectors, consult the respective manufacturer’s literature for testing and
maintenance.
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Digital Security Controls Ltd. could void your authority to use this equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
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Re-orient the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the FCC useful: “How to Identify and Resolve Radio/Television Interference Problems”. This booklet
is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. 20402, Stock # 004-000-00345-4.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On the side of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC
registration number of this equipment.
NOTIFICATION TO TELEPHONE COMPANY The customer shall notify the telephone company of the particular line to which the connection will
be made, and provide the FCC registration number and the ringer equivalence of the protective circuit.
FCC Registration Number:
F53CAN-32028-AL-E
Facility Interface Code:
02LS2
Ringer Equivalence Number:
0.1B
Service Order Code:
9.0F
USOC Jack:
RJ31X
TELEPHONE CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS
Except for the telephone company provided ringers, all connections to the telephone network shall be made
through standard plugs and telephone company provided jacks, or equivalent, in such a manner as to allow for easy, immediate disconnection of the terminal
equipment. Standard jacks shall be so arranged that, if the plug connected thereto is withdrawn, no interference to the operation of the equipment at the
customer’s premises which remains connected to the telephone network shall occur by reason of such withdrawal.
INCIDENCE OF HARM
Should terminal equipment or protective circuitry cause harm to the telephone network, the telephone company shall, where
practicable, notify the customer that temporary disconnection of service may be required; however, where prior notice is not practicable, the telephone
company may temporarily discontinue service if such action is deemed reasonable in the circumstances. In the case of such temporary discontinuance,
the telephone company shall promptly notify the customer and will be given the opportunity to correct the situation.
ADDITIONAL TELEPHONE COMPANY INFORMATION
The security control panel must be properly connected to the telephone line with a USOC RJ-31X
telephone jack.
The FCC prohibits customer-provided terminal equipment be connected to party lines or to be used in conjunction with coin telephone service. Interconnect
rules may vary from state to state.
CHANGES IN TELEPHONE COMPANY EQUIPMENT OR FACILITIES
The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities,
equipment, operations or procedures, where such actions are reasonably required and proper in its business. Should any such changes render the
customer’s terminal equipment incompatible with the telephone company facilities the customer shall be given adequate notice to the effect modifications
to maintain uninterrupted service.
RINGER EQUIVALENCE NUMBER (REN)
The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices that you may connect to your telephone line and still have
all of those devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should
not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that you may connect to your line, you may want to contact your local telephone company.
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE FACILITY
If you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact the facility indicated below for information
on obtaining service or repairs. The telephone company may ask that you disconnect this equipment from the network until the problem has been corrected
or until you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning.
Digital Security Controls Ltd. 160 Washburn St., Lockport, NY 14094
