Search this site.DSC 832 Tips and Advice for Older SystemsThe DSC 832 has been used for DIY alarm systems and professional installations for years. Its great features, ease of programming and reasonable price made it a favorite of many in the alarm business.The DSC Power 832 security system is no longer in production, althoughsystems are still available from several vendors.
The panel will remainrelevant for years to come, due to the sheer number that have beeninstalled.People often inherit a DSC 832 as part of an existing home securitysystem when they buy a house. If you happen to be one of these people,the tips below can help you get the system up and running. With thealarm working, you may be able to avoid or postpone replacing the panel.If your DSC system isn't in such good shape, I'll give you some thoughts on that at the bottom of this page.Ready? Replacing the Alarm System Battery.
Have you been awakened by your DSC alarm beeping in the middle of the night? If so, a bad battery is the most likely cause.A dead or dying backup battery is the most common problem found with any security system, and the DSC Power 832 is noexception.Replacing an alarm panel battery is an easy do-it-yourselftask, even for a beginner. For detailed steps on how to do it, see thispage on.Most DSC 832 alarm panels will have the 12-volt, 4 amp/hour (4 AH) sizebattery in place. This is the smaller of the two standard types used foralarm panels.If you have to replace your battery, I advise getting the larger 12-volt / 7 AH unit. It will give you more run-time than the smaller unit in case of a power outage.
The DSC 832 enclosure should have plenty of room for the 7AH battery, unless other devices have been installed in it.Be sure to observe polarity when connecting the new battery. The red,positive terminal connects to the red battery wire, and the blacknegative terminal goes to the black wire.Expect to replace the battery in your DSC alarm panel about every 3-5years or so. Of course, when the battery begins to fail, you’ll be alerted by abeeping DSC keypad. Magical powers in the universe cause this to happen only in the middle of the night, it seems!How to Default a DSC 832If you’ve acquired a DSC Power 832 as part of a home purchase, youmay not know the arm/disarm code. You’ll need a valid code to do almostanything with the system, so it’s worth a little effort to figure outwhat it is. If the previous owner is known, they’re usually happy to give you acode.
Realtors may also have a code to let them show the house.Installers and homeowners sometimes write the code somewhere on the mainpanel. Check the outside of the main panel box, as well as inside thelid. If there is a DSC alarm manual or any other paperwork, look for a4-digit code there.Check the kitchen drawers for any alarm panel keys. Sometimes, a code is written on a key tag or scrap of paper with the key. If the code can’t be found, a factory default can be performed.
This will restore the panel programming to original values, including the installer and master codes. WARNING: A factory default will remove ALL current programming from the panel! This will require re-programming all information for the zones, communicator, partitions, etc. If you're not comfortable doing this, contact a local alarm company professional for help! To Do a Hardware Default:.
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Disconnect AC power, either at the circuit board terminals or by unplugging the low-voltage transformer. Remove one battery lead, doesn’t matter which one. Remove all wiring from the “PGM1” and “Zone 1” terminals. Use a piece of wire to connect the PGM1 and Zone 1 terminals together.
Re-connect AC power. (Battery power will NOT default the panel.). Go to a keypad, and verify that the Zone 1 light is lit. Remove AC power, and reconnect the original wiring. Reconnect AC and battery power.The default master code is 1234, and can now be used to arm and disarmthe DSC Power 832 system.
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Get a copy of the programming manual tocomplete installer programming of the system, and enter the user codes you prefer.You can find links to free DSC manuals on my page.Checking for Open Zones on DSC 832 Keypads. DSC 832 systems with can develop problems with doorsand windows not “setting up”. This can be caused by sagging frames,loose fitting doors and windows, and missing magnets.The first step is to find any problem openings and correct them.Close all the exterior doors and windows (as well as the interior garagedoor), then move to a keypad.To check for open zones at a DSC Power 832 LED keypad like thePC5508, see if any zone lights are lit. If none are, all is well for themoment. If any are lit, note the zone numbers.Open zones on a DSC 832 LCD keypad like the LCD5500 will be displayed astext. Just make a note of the zone description. If more than one zoneis faulted, press the “” keys to scroll through them.Finding the Open Zones.
If a zone list is available, you’ll be able to findthe open zone(s) fairly easily.Just go to each area shown as “open” onthe DSC keypad. Look for loose, missing, or mis-aligned magnets andswitches.Also, see if any door or movable portion of a window is veryloose in the frame. This can prevent the magnet and switch from liningup, causing an open zone and false alarms.If there is no zone list, you’ll need to make one. Not to worry, it's really very easy! All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.This site is supported through affiliate marketing. A small commission is earned from purchases which funds site research & upkeep.
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