Re: DSC 832 - General System Failure

[sixdoubleo@xxxxxxxxxxx]

OK, so this trouble code is sort of a general catch-all trouble code it
sounds like.  I will do as you suggest.  Other than the trouble code,
the system works just fine...I have tested everything in terms of
doors, PIR, alarm, etc...all works fine.  Anyway, I'll give that a try.


R.H.Campbell wrote:
> With this panel, I've found that if it sees something it doesn't
like, it
> will show that trouble, and keep on showing it even when the problem
is
> gone. Check all your physical wire connections, make sure everything
is as
> it's supposed to be, then 902 and 903 it (to do another "look" at all
the
> devices on the system, and chances are it will go away.
>
> If not, you'll have to dig a little deeper.
>
> RHC
>
> <sixdoubleo@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:1114439470.755254.35750@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >I have a DSC 832 and am getting a a Trouble Code.  When I do a *2,
the
> > Trouble code is "1" (Service Required).  Then I press "1" to get
the
> > specific trouble condition and it says "3" (General System
Trouble).
> > The manual describes this as:
> >
> > "This trouble will be present if the PC5204 Power Supply Module has
an
> > AUX failure, PC5204 Output #1 Trouble, or a printer connected to
the
> > PC5400 Printer Module has a fault (off-line)."
> >
> > I don't have a PC5204 or a Printer Module.  I have the stock DSC
832
> > with only an interior siren connected to the output.
> >
> > FWIW, my alarm panel is located directly above my dryer in the
utility
> > room.  Prior to this trouble code I noticed that when running the
dryer
> > it would generate a trouble code, which would then go away when the
> > dryer turned off.  I figured the panel was sensitive to the high
> > humidity, heat,or moisture from the dryer.
> >
> > Anyway, any ideas what the problem could be?  Did I fry the panel
> > maybe?  Battery problem?  Total coincidence?  Not sure where to go
from
> > here.
> >
> > I can provide further configuration specifics from here if needed.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >