DSC PC2585, Installation Manual

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FEATURES

Keypad Programming

The PC2585 comes with a default program so it is

operational with a minimum of programming. It is
completely programmable from the keypad. The panel
uses EEPROM memory so that all information is retained
even if the panel loses both AC and battery power.

Multiple Level Static/Lightning

Protection

The PC2585 has been carefully designed and tested to

provide reliable service. It is built to take static and
lightning induced surges and keep on working. Multiple
level surge filters are on all zone inputs, the power
supply, the keypad connections, the bell output, the
auxiliary power supply and the telephone interface. A
special “ZAP-TRAC” circuit board configuration catches
high voltage impulses right at the wiring terminals.
Protective ground planes surround sensitive areas
preventing the spread of damaging voltage surges.
Metal Oxide Varistors (MOV’s) are placed in all the
critical areas to further reduce impulses to safe levels.

“Watchdog Monitor” Circuit

Even when all precautions are taken so that voltage

surges do not cause damage to the control panel, it is
possible to cause temporary disruption to the operation
of the microprocessor causing it to lose track of the
program sequence. The PC2585 is equipped with an
external “Watchdog Monitor” circuit which continually
checks the microprocessor program execution.

System Supervision Features

The PC2585 continuously monitors a number of possible

trouble conditions including:

• Double end-of-line resistor zone supervision to allow

for both tamper and alarm detection

• An active battery supervision circuit that periodically

tests the battery under load.

• Keypad Tamper Supervision (with LED625T or

LCD600T keypads)

• A loss of the AC power supply.

• A supervised circuit trouble condition.

• A telephone line monitoring circuit.

• A bell circuit failure indicates open circuit or fuse

failure.

• A test code feature which transmits a communicator

test code to the monitoring station at a selected time
during the day. The test code can be sent at intervals
from 1 to 99 days. It can also be sent every hour on the
hour, or every 15 minutes.

• A bell/siren/communicator test feature which can be

activated from the keypad.

• Telephone Line Monitoring (TLM) restoral transmission.

• 128-event Event Buffer

Zones Bypassed During Programming

• After entering the Installer‘s Programming Mode, all

zones will be bypassed until an Access Code is entered.
This feature allows all zone wiring to be completed
before the zones are activated.

Advanced Features

The PC2585 has many advanced features. Features
which provide the security system design flexibility and
selling advantage necessary to win those demanding
jobs and make them profitable.

Some of these features include:

• EEPROM memory retains all data even on complete

AC and battery failure. Panel powers up in last armed
or disarmed state before power loss.

• All programmable zones may be selected as one of 10

different types including; delay, auxiliary delay, instant,
interior, interior delay, interior with Home Away, delay
with Home Away, and 3 types of 24-hour emergency
and supervisory circuits.

• Keypad programming of up to 17 Access Codes.

• Zone bypassing from the keypad.

• Individual zone and system function indicators on

keypad.

• 2 keypad activated utility output functions for operating

lights, door openers, cameras or other devices.

• Optional keypad LED status timeout as an energy

saver.

Although the PC2585 has many features, it is not difficult
to use. All keypad commands are similar and are assisted
by audible and visual cues.