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1 WLS900 Wireless Security System Table of Contents Your installing company is, Name: ______________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________ Phone: ______________________________________________________________ Your monitoring station is, Name: ___________________________[...]
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2 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your selection of the DSC WLS900 Wireless Security System. The WLS900 Wireless Security System has been designed to provide you with a dependable and flexible security system that is easy to operate and maintain. The system uses radio signals to link its components together. Wireless technology allows for great f[...]
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3 2 USING THE KEYP AD The Keypad is designed to make your system easy to use. Messages describing system status and operation are displayed on the Keypad screen in plain language, an easy to follow menu will guide you through all aspects of system operation. Operating the system is as easy as answering “Yes” or “No” to the questions present[...]
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4 3 ARMING THE SYSTEM 3A - Arming Levels; The system is designed for simple and easy arming. “Disarmed” - When the system is “Disarmed”, it is still providing protection with, 1. keypad emergency buttons, P, A, or F, 2. smoke or fire detection devices, 3. possibly 24-hour sensors for special cabinets, closets, drawers, etc. “Home” - Whe[...]
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5 The Improper Arming is designed to prevent false alarms by warning you when your system has been improperly armed. If a Zone, such as Door or Window Sensor, is left open when the system is armed, an error tone will sound. The error tone will sound for the duration of the Entry Delay time. If the system is not disarmed before the Delay expires, an[...]
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6 4 DISARMING THE SYSTEM If the system is in alarm when you arrive, do not enter the premises; an intruder may be If the system is in alarm when you arrive, do not enter the premises; an intruder may be If the system is in alarm when you arrive, do not enter the premises; an intruder may be If the system is in alarm when you arrive, do not enter th[...]
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7 When scrolling through the Alarm Memory Display, the screen will display messages like the one shown here. The Zone that went into alarm will be displayed, along with a message asking if you would like to view the next item in the list. Press the -YES Key to view the next Zone in Alarm Memory, or press the -NO Key to return the Keypad to its inac[...]
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8 5 SYSTEM ST A TUS MESSAGES When arming your system, certain messages may be displayed on the Keypad after your personal Access Code has been entered. These messages are designed to inform you of conditions that may affect system operation. Messages will only appear if the conditions they indicate are present. 5A - System In Use While two Keypads [...]
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9 5E - Sensor Faults This message will only be displayed if “ Sensor Faults Sensor Faults Sensor Faults Sensor Faults Sensor Faults” are detected. A Sensor Fault may mean that a Sensor’s batteries are running low, or that the Sensor is unable to communicate with the Controller. This message will be displayed before scrolling to the next messa[...]
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10 5I - System Ready This message will be displayed when a personal Access Code is entered and the system is ready to be armed. 5J - Alarms in Memory If there are alarms in memory, this message will be displayed before arming. When the Keypad displays this message allowing you to arm the system, press the -YES Key to arm the system, or press the -N[...]
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11 5M - Trouble Conditions The system monitors itself automatically for trouble conditions. Your system may still be armed with a trouble condition present, but beware the system may not operate as expected. If you were unable to correct a trouble condition, contact your installer for assistance. Trouble Display Cause What You Should Do “Controll[...]
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12 6 BYP ASSING ZONES A “bypassed” sensor will not cause an alarm. Sensors may be bypassed to allow access to part of the premises while other sensors remain armed. For example, you could bypass the motion sensor protecting your living room, while the sensor protecting the Entry/Exit Door remains armed. Bypassed sensors will be automatically cl[...]
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13 7 MASTER CODE FUNCTIONS The Master Code is a unique personal Access Code that allows you to make changes to some of the programming features in your system. In addition to arming and disarming the system, the Master Code also allows you to: • Set the Date and Time • Enable and Disable the Door Chime Feature • Add, Remove, and Change, Acces[...]
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14 7B - Door Chime When the Door Chime feature is enabled, activating certain sensors will cause the Sounder to beep several times. The Door Chime is a convenient feature that may be used to indicate that an out-of-sight door or window is being opened. Your installer will indicate which sensors on your system will work with the Door Chime feature. [...]
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15 The Keypad will again display which of the 10 personal Access Codes have been programmed. In this example, note that a dash now appears in place of Code 4 to indicate that it has been programmed. Press the -YES Key to add a new code or change a code that has already been programmed using the method just described. If the -NO Key is pressed, the [...]
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16 When this message is displayed, enter the new component’s Serial Number on the Keypad. Each component’s Serial Number is printed on the back of the component. If an error is made in entering the number, press the Key and re-enter the number. When the Serial Number is entered, the next message will be displayed, now add Batteries to the new c[...]
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17 A “Walk Test” is a simple procedure designed to make sure all Sensors on your system are working. • Start the test from the Keypad as described here. • Walk through the premises to activate Motion sensors. • Open and close doors and windows to test Door or Window Sensors. • Smoke Detectors are tested by removing the unit from its bac[...]
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18 After the test period has ended, the Motion Detector will automatically end its test mode and return to normal operation. (Later versions of Motion Sensors may stay in “test mode” for 3-4 minutes.) Questions About Your Walk Test? If you are ever unsure about testing your system, or if the Walk Test reveals that a Sensor is not working proper[...]
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19 9 REPLACING BA TTERIES From time to time, the batteries in the Sensors and other components on your system will need to be changed. Your Keypad will indicate when a Sensor’s batteries need to be replaced; refer to Sensor Low Battery in Section 5N or Sensor Faults in Section 5E of this manual. Under normal conditions, the batteries in your syst[...]
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20 9C - Door or Window Sensor WLS905: Insert a small screwdriver in the slot on the side of the Transmitter. Gently turn the screwdriver clockwise and pull the module to the left. WLS907: Insert a small screwdriver into the slot on the side of the Sensor. Push the screwdriver in and lift off the cover. Remove the batteries from the module, and inst[...]
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21 9F - Keypad Remove the Keypad from its backplate. Pull the bottom of the Keypad slightly away from the wall and push up. Open the battery cover and remove the batteries. Install four fresh Eveready Alkaline Energizer AA batteries. Be sure to insert the batteries in the proper orientation. Replace the Keypad on its mounting plate, making sure it [...]
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22 FIRE SAFETY IN THE HOME Most fires occur in the home, to minimize this danger it is recommended that a household fire safety audit be conducted and a family escape plan be developed. Household Fire Safety Check your home for the following potential hazards: • Are all electrical appliances and outlets in a safe condition? Check for frayed cords[...]
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23 SYSTEM OVER VIEW Protected Areas Sensor Area / Location Sensor Type Reporting Delay 1 ______________________________ _____________________ _____________________ 2 ______________________________ _____________________ _____________________ 3 ______________________________ _____________________ _____________________ 4 ______________________________[...]
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WARNING Please Read Carefully Note to Installers This warning contains vital information. As the onl y individual in contact with system users, it is your responsibility to bring each item in this w arning to the attention of the users of this system. System Failures This system has been carefully designed to be as effecti v e as possib le. There a[...]
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OWNER’S MANUAL Wir eless Security System © 1997 Digital Security Controls Ltd. Printed in Canada 29001429 R3 Security Products TM NOTICE: NOTICE: NOTICE: NOTICE: NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety[...]
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OWNER’S MANUAL Wir eless Security System © 1997 Digital Security Controls Ltd. Printed in Canada 29001429 R3 Security Products TM NOTICE: NOTICE: NOTICE: NOTICE: NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety[...]
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Digital Security Controls Ltd. ’ s liability for failure to repair the prod- uct under this warranty after a reasonable number of attempts will be limited to a replacement of the product, as the exclusi ve remedy for breach of warranty . Under no circumstances shall Digital Security Con- trols Ltd. be liable for any special, incidental, or conseq[...]
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Digital Security Controls Ltd. ’ s liability for failure to repair the prod- uct under this warranty after a reasonable number of attempts will be limited to a replacement of the product, as the exclusi ve remedy for breach of warranty . Under no circumstances shall Digital Security Con- trols Ltd. be liable for any special, incidental, or conseq[...]