Dsc Alarm Trouble Light After Power Outage

| 16-04-2021
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When you lose power, your security system relies on the battery backup installed in the main control box. Most systems (depending upon the number of hardwired devices connected to the system’s main power supply) have enough battery backup power for short periods of power loss, anywhere from 4-12 hours.

Understanding DSC Alarm Trouble Codes. Is the yellow ‘trouble’ LED lit on your alarm keypad? DSC uses LED codes to indicate trouble details for all keypads that don’t have an LCD readout display. The following applies to all PowerSeries panels, which include PC1616, PC1832, PC5010, PC5015 and others. To view system troubles, press:.2.

The system backup battery should be replaced every five years or more frequently depending on the number of power outages and the length in hours of those outages. The more outages and the longer they are; will reduce the longevity of your backup battery.

Dsc Alarm Trouble Light Beeping

Once your system loses power, the keypad will beep to alert you that there has been a power loss, as it would beep to alert you of any trouble with your alarm system. You will be notified via text or email if you are using our interactive services.

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Most systems will begin beeping or chirping as a result of a total power outage or failure to recharge the system backup battery. For many of our most popular systems, beeping alarms and low battery trouble beeps can be silenced by pressing the OFF or # buttons from the keypad. TROUBLE LED Your alarm is always self-checking, looking for problems. If any are detected the trouble LED will light, and the keypad may beep. Press any key to stop the beeping. If you want to know what is wrong with your alarm press. then 2. The zone LEDS will light to tell you what the trouble is: 1 = Service Required 2 = Loss of AC Power.

To quiet the trouble beeps, you must acknowledge at the keypad that you have been made aware there is a power loss. This will continue every 4-10 hours, (depending on system) until your power is restored or until the backup battery is completely drained at which time the keypad will stop beeping.

When you power comes back on, your system may give you another series of trouble beeps to notify you the backup battery is low. The backup battery should recharge itself within 24-48 hours in most cases depending on the life and age of the battery. Should the battery not recharge; contact the service department to get a replacement installed.

Checklist

Instructions on how to check the system status for some of our security systems is found below. If you do not see yours listed, feel free to contact our office during normal business hours for assistance. (1-888-947-8476)

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  • ADEMCO Vista 20 – Press the Asterisk (*) key, listen or read the status of the system. To clear the trouble; press the # 1, then code.
  • AT&T 8300 – trouble will be flashing, press select to review, press select again– read the trouble
  • AT&T 8000 – select messages (trouble flashing) LED will be lit for trouble
  • Destiny Apex Panel- Press the ‘Status’ button to acknowledge trouble
  • DSC 832 – press the asterisk key (*) then the number 2 read trouble (*2) again will stop beeping
  • Caretaker +- Press Status button
  • Commander 2000 – Press ‘Status’ button
  • Concord – Press the asterisk key (*) disarm and four digit code to clear if in memory
  • Concord Express — Press the asterisk key (*) disarm and four digit code to clear if in memory
  • Simon 3 – Press ‘System Status’ key listen to trouble. To clear in memory, disarm using four digit code
  • Simon XT – Press ‘System Status’ key listen to trouble. To clear in memory, disarm using four digit code
  • Simon XTi — Press ‘System Status’ key listen to trouble. To clear in memory, disarm using four digit code
  • NAPCO Systems- System will indicate “System Trouble” display will list a code of low battery, pressing the ‘Reset ‘ button will allow you to arm in a trouble condition.
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Acknowledging the trouble will stop the trouble beeps for 4-10 hours. If the trouble condition persists please contact our service department during normal business hours to schedule a service appointment. 1-888-947-8476, extension 2003.

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There is an active trouble condition on your system. Your system will generate a trouble code that can be used to decipher the actual trouble condition.

  • Press the ‘*’ followed by the number ‘2’.
  • This will generate a small number in your display window. This number corresponds to the trouble condition on your system. Here is a synopsis of each code and how to resolve:

1) a number ‘1’ light indicates a service required condition. If this number appears – press ‘1’ again and you will receive another number indicating the exact trouble. Here is a list of those trouble codes:

  1. Low Panel Battery. Your backup battery in the panel box is low and potentially in need of replacement. If you have had a recent power outage, allow 12-24 hours for the battery to recharge. If it does not, it is time to replace the battery. contact Alarm Systems at 706-291-7577 for information on panel battery replacement cost .
  2. Bell / Horn trouble. This condition will require service – it indicates an issue with the siren/sounder connected to your alarm system. Contact us at 706-291-7577 to schedule an appointment.
  3. General System Trouble. This condition will require service. Contact us at 706-291-7577 to schedule an appointment.
  4. General System Tamper. This condition will require service. Contact us at 706-291-7577 to schedule an appointment.
  5. General System Supervisory. This condition will require service. Contact us at 706-291-7577 to schedule an appointment.
  6. 5205 Power Supply Module Low Battery. This condition will require service. Contact us at 706-291-7577 to schedule an appointment.
  7. 5204 Power Supply Module AC Fail. This condition will require service. Contact us at 706-291-7577 to schedule an appointment.

2) AC Failure. This indicates your alarm panel is not receiving electrical power. If there is a power outage in the home, your backup battery will keep the alarm panel operational and the condition should be restored once power is. If you have power in the home, check to ensure the transformer is plugged in securely and that the outlet it is plugged into is receiving power. If all of this checks out, contact us at 706-291-7577 to schedule service.

3) Telephone line trouble. This indicates that the alarm panel is not able to detect the phone line connection. Please ensure that your telephone system is up and operational. If it is not, contact your telephone carrier to resolve. If it is operational, contact us at 706-291-7577 to test your system and schedule service if necessary.

4) Failure to Communicate. This indicates that the alarm panel was not able to forward an event to our Central Station. This is very similar to the previous trouble condition. Ensure your telephone system is up and operational. If it is not, contact your telephone carrier to resolve. If it is operational contact us at 706-291-7577 to test your system and schedule service if necessary.

5) Zone fault. Press the ‘5’ key and you will receive a number corresponding to the affected zone. The indicated zone has a fault that is preventing it from operating properly. Please contact us at 706-291-7577 to schedule service to check the device in question.

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6) Zone Tamper. Press the ‘6’ key and you will receive a number corresponding to the affected zone. The indicated zone is detecting a tamper condition. This typically indicates the device is not assembled properly and usually occurs after battery replacement in the contact. Please remove the cover and attempt to reseat it properly. If the tamper condition fails to clear, contact us at 706-291-7577 to further diagnose.

7) Low Zone Battery. Press the ‘7’ key and you will receive a number corresponding to the affected zone. The indicated zone is reading a low battery condition and needs a replacement battery. Replace the battery in the contact and the condition will clear. If changing the battery does not resolve this, please contact us at 706-291-7577 for further troubleshooting.

8) Reset Time & Date. This indicates that your alarm panel has lost its time & date and needs to be reprogrammed. This usually occurs if the system powered all the way down. To set the time and date:

  • Press the ‘*’ key followed by the ‘6’ key.
  • Enter your 4-digit master code.
  • Pres the ‘1’ key.
  • Enter the time and date together as described (note: time must be entered in military time) – <military time>, <mmddyy>. For example it is 6:49pm on 10/5/2015. This would be entered as: 1849 100515. 1849 corresponds to military time entry of 6:49pm and the date is entered with the year as two digits.
  • Then press the ‘#’ key to set. It may take several minutes for the updated time to reflect on your display.