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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