What is a DSC keypad?

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.

How do I change my DSC Code 1832?

How do I change the DSC 1616, 1832, and 1864 master code?

1. Enter *8-installer code.
2. Enter 007 to change the master code.
3. Enter a unique 4 digit code. The system should beep 3 times and exit back out.
4. Press # to exit programming mode.

What does service required mean on the DSC 1616, 1832 or 1864 system keypad?

What does service required mean on the DSC 1616, 1832, or 1864 system keypad? How do I fix a general system tamper on the DSC 1616, 1832, and 1864 systems?

What does it mean when your DSC keypad is beeping?

If your keypad is beeping or has the yellow triangle illuminated, that means that your system has a trouble condition. To find out exactly what it means, you’ll need to press *2 on a keypad. If you have a full message keypad such as a PK5500 keypad, the keypad will give you some information as to what the light means.

What is the keybus on a DSc powerseries panel?

In a lot of literature that talks about the DSC PowerSeries panels, you will see the word ‘keybus’ but you may not really get a good explanation as to what that means or what significance it has. The keybus is a 4-wire connection that is used for keypads and other modules.

What’s the minimum wire gauge for a DSc keybus?

DSC recommends that the minimum wire gauge to use is 22 while the maximum is 18 gauge. They also state that shielded wire should not be used for the keybus. Modules on the keybus can all be on home runs to the panel or connected in a parallel series or T-tapped. Or any combination of those wiring options.