User's Manual

2 About your Security System

2.1.6 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 standby battery.

All the keypads have an audible indicator and command entry keys. 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 an LED keypad or by messages on the LCD keypad.

NOTE: Only the installer or service professional shall have access to the control panel.

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