Chapter 3: DSC Panels
DSC Generic Programming
Standard DSC panels connected via Tip & Ring
Basic Programming
Location 301
- Enter 5555555 (tel number)
- LCD Keypad: Backspace and remove 'D', then enter 5's
Location 303
- Enter 5555555 (backup tel number)
Location 310
- Enter four digit account code followed by FF
- Example: For account code 1234, program 1234*66
- The *66 represents FF
Location 311
- Enter four digit account code only (e.g., 1234)
Location 350
- Enter 0303
Location 380
- LED 1 must be ON
Location 381
- LED 7 must be OFF
- This writes Contact ID into reporting codes
24 Hour Test Configuration
Location 702
- LED 2 must be ON
- LED 3 must be ON (enables 24hr test)
PGM Configuration (if using triggers)
For panels with LED keypads (carat in front of numbers):
Location 009
- Program 1010 (System event with options for PGM 1 and 2)
Location 501
- LED 2,3,4,5,6,7,8 ON (Panic on PGM1)
Location 502
- LED 1 and 8 ON (Burglary on PGM2)
Tips for Older Panels
Identifying an old panel:
- Location 310 only accepts 4 digits (no FF option)
For old panels:
- Use Location 360 instead of 350 for Contact ID
- Programming is otherwise similar
DSC Neo Programming
DSC Neo panels with sub-locations (usually with LCD keypads)
Accessing Programming
- Press *8
- Enter Installer Code (default installer code is 5555)
Location Programming
Location 301
- Sub 001: Remove 'D' and enter 555 5555 (Tel number 1)
- Sub 004: Remove 'E' (Tel number 4)
Location 310
- Sub 000: Enter [4-digit account number] (Global)
- Sub 001: Enter [4-digit account number] for Partition 1
Location 350
- Sub 001: Choose Contact ID
Location 377
- Scroll to "Test Tx Cycle"
- Enter 001 days
Location 380
- Ensure communicator is enabled
Programming Tips
- Always remove default characters (D, E) before entering phone numbers
- Test transmission after enabling communicator in Location 380
- Use arrow keys to navigate between sub-locations
- Save changes before exiting each location