DSC VPM5580 - User Manual - English - PowerSeries Security Interface Module

VPM5580TC Manual 2.0 W A R N I N G manual contains information on limitations regarding product use and function and information the limitations as to liability of the manufacturer The entire manual should be carefully read Please Read Carefully Failures system has been carefully designed to be as effective as possible There are however involving fire burglary or other types of emergencies it may not provide protection Any alarm system of any type may be com deliberately or may fail to operate as expected for a variety of reasons but not all of these reasons may be n n n n Inadequate Installation security system must be installed properly in order to provide adequate pro Every installation should be evaluated by a security professional to en that all access points and areas are covered Locks and latches on windows doors must be secure and operate as intended Windows doors walls ceil and other building materials must be of sufficient strength and construction provide the level of protection expected A reevaluation must be done during after any construction activity An evaluation by the fire and or police de is highly recommended if this service is available n n n n Criminal Knowledge system contains security features which were known to be effective at the of manufacture It is possible for persons with criminal intent to develop which reduce the effectiveness of these features It is important that security system be reviewed periodically to ensure that its features remain and that it be updated or replaced if it is found that it does not provide protection expected n n n n Access by Intruders may enter through an unprotected access point circumvent a sens device evade detection by moving through an area of insufficient cov disconnect a warning device or interfere with or prevent the proper of the system n n n n Power Failure units intrusion detectors smoke detectors and many other security de require an adequate power supply for proper operation If a device oper from batteries it is possible for the batteries to fail Even if the batteries not failed they must be charged in good condition and installed correctly a device operates only by AC power any interruption however brief will that device inoperative while it does not have power Power interruptions any length are often accompanied by voltage fluctuations which may damage equipment such as a security system After a power interruption has immediately conduct a complete system test to ensure that the system as intended n n n n Failure of Replaceable Batteries system wireless transmitters have been designed to provide several years battery life under normal conditions The expected battery life is a function of device environment usage and type Ambient conditions such as high hu high or low temperatures or large temperature fluctuations may reduce expected battery life While each transmitting device has a low battery moni which identifies when the batteries need to be replaced this monitor may fail operate as expected Regular testing and maintenance will keep the system in operating condition n n n n Compromise of Radio Frequency Wireless may not reach the receiver under all circumstances which could metal objects placed on or near the radio path or deliberate jam or other inadvertent radio signal interference n n n n System Users user may not be able to operate a panic or emergency switch possibly due to or temporary physical disability inability to reach the device in time unfamiliarity with the correct operation It is important that all system users trained in the correct operation of the alarm system and that they know how to when the system indicates an alarm n n n n Smoke Detectors detectors that are a part of this system may not properly alert occupants of a for a number of reasons some of which follow The smoke detectors may have improperly installed or positioned Smoke may not be able to reach the smoke such as when the fire is in a chimney walls or roofs or on the other side of doors Smoke detectors may not detect smoke from fires on another of the residence or building fire is different in the amount of smoke produced and the rate of Smoke detectors cannot sense all types of fires equally well Smoke may not provide timely warning of fires caused by carelessness or hazards such as smoking in bed violent explosions escaping gas storage of flammable materials overloaded electrical circuits chil playing with matches or arson if the smoke detector operates as intended there may be circumstances there is insufficient warning to allow all occupants to escape in time to injury or death n n n n Motion Detectors detectors can only detect motion within the designated areas as in their respective installation instructions They cannot discrimi between intruders and intended occupants Motion detectors do not volumetric area protection They have multiple beams of detec and motion can only be detected in unobstructed areas covered by beams They cannot detect motion which occurs behind walls ceil floor closed doors glass partitions glass doors or windows Any of tampering whether intentional or unintentional such as masking or spraying of any material on the lenses mirrors windows or other part of the detection system will impair its proper operation infrared motion detectors operate by sensing changes in tempera However their effectiveness can be reduced when the ambient tem rises near or above body temperature or if there are intentional or sources of heat in or near the detection area Some of these sources could be heaters radiators stoves barbeques fireplaces sun steam vents lighting and so on n n n n Warning Devices devices such as sirens bells horns or strobes may not warn people waken someone sleeping if there is an intervening wall or door If warn devices are located on a different level of the residence or premise it is less likely that the occupants will be alerted or awakened Au warning devices may be interfered with by other noise sources such stereos radios televisions air conditioners or other appliances or pass traffic Audible warning devices however loud may not be heard by a person n n n n Telephone Lines telephone lines are used to transmit alarms they may be out of service or busy certain periods of time Also an intruder may cut the telephone line or defeat operation by more sophisticated means which may be difficult to detect n n n n Insufficient Time may be circumstances when the system will operate as intended yet occupants will not be protected from the emergency due to their inability respond to the warnings in a timely manner If the system is monitored the may not occur in time to protect the occupants or their belongings n n n n Component Failure every effort has been made to make this system as reliable as possible system may fail to function as intended due to the failure of a component n n n n Inadequate Testing problems that would prevent an alarm system from operating as in can be found by regular testing and maintenance The complete sys should be tested weekly and immediately after a break in an attempted a fire a storm an earthquake an accident or any kind of construc activity inside or outside the premises The testing should include all devices keypads consoles alarm indicating devices and any other devices that are part of the system n n n n Security and Insurance of its capabilities an alarm system is not a substitute for prop or life insurance An alarm system also is not a substitute for prop owners renters or other occupants to act prudently to prevent or mini the harmful effects of an emergency situation of Contents 1 Your Security System 1 System Operation 2 Codes 2 Your Security System 3 Access 3 Access 3 Partitions