Re: DSC Power 832 Programming Guide

["tourman" <rh.campbell@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Sir, don't worry about the terminology; that is DSC's product numbers
for their equipment.

First off, try *8, 5010 in the hopes that the previous installer left
the installer code at factory. Likely not, and you will have to default
the board back to factory. However, before you do, check that the board
is not "locked" in software. The way to do this is to disconnect one
side of the siren, disconnect the battery and then disconnect the AC.
Then power up with AC only and listen for a series of about 10 clicks
coming from an onboard relay. If it clicks, it IS locked, and if you
continue the default procedure (see the manual), you will default all
information in the panel with the exception of the installer code, and
the board will be useless for anything at all.

Likely it isn't locked, and the panel will simply go back to factory
specs with the factory installer code of 5010. At that point, enter
installer programming mode and reprogram. If it is locked, you can send
it away to be unlocked (about $20 plus postage both ways), or simply
buy another board

Good luck !!

R=2EH.Campbell
Home Security Metal Products
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
www.homemetal.com

Ozo wrote:
> Crash Gordon a =E9crit :
>
> > Sure it can be done, you need the installer code (which may be different
> > from the master) and the programming manual. You can't have it call your
> > cell because you'd have no idea what it was saying to you.
>
> I just found the programming manual of PC5010 v2.  It is very similar,
> but I am not sure that is the same product that I have.  In my user
> guide, it talks about PC5204 and the "keypad" is names PC5532.  Do I
> need to look at the PCB to know the exact model of this thing?  Is it
> the same as the PC5010?
>
> Also, where can I get the installer code?  Can I simply reset it? (like
> by jumping some pins on the PCB)?.
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> Thanks.
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> Ozo.