DLS-1 V6.7PPC5015, PC5010, PC5008PC4020, PC4010, PC4000PC3000, PC2585, PC2550, PC2525PC1575/1580, PC1565-2P, PC1555/PC1565PC1550, PC1500, PC1150PC580/

DOWNLOADING SOFTWAREDLS-1 VERSION 6.7PThe DSC DLS-1 Downloading Software is designed to work with the followingcontrol panels:DSC Control Panels• PC50

873 EMP 1200E EXTERNAL MODEM1 PRACTICAL PERIPHERALS PM1200SA MINI EXTERNAL MODEMCAN/AM 1200 EXTERNAL MODEM2 PRACTICAL PERIPHERALS PM1200 INTERNAL MODE

88Appendix F: GlossaryAccess CodeA personal access code entered upon execution of the DLS-1 software. There are upto sixteen access codes supported.AU

89Job DirectoryThis is a sub-directory of the DLS-1 installed directory containing all Batch File information.LANAn acronym for Local Area Network. A

90Appendix G: Modem TroubleshootingThis section lists many of the common problems people have when trying to get theirmodems to work, and provides det

91computers have two serial ports; one for a mouse and one for a modem or serialprinter. Serial ports are identified by their shape and connection pin

92male end of the cable. If not all 25 pins are present, it does not necessarily meanit will not work, but it does mean that the cable has either been

93Appendix H: Calling For Technical SupportWhat Information to Have ReadyIn order to make problem solving easier and faster, before calling for techni

94Appendix I: PC4020 / PC4000 DiagnosticsPC4020 / PC4000 Diagnostic IndicationsE = Communication errorT = Tamper openLV= Low voltage to moduleIndicate

95Appendix J: PC4010 DiagnosticsPC4010 Diagnostic IndicationsE = Communication errorT = Tamper openLV= Low voltage to moduleIndicatedNumber▼1For Futur

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TABLE OF CONTENTSDLS-1 v6.7Pxi1 GETTING STARTED1.1 Minimum Equipment Requirements... 31.1.1 Mouse Re

TABLE OF CONTENTSDLS-1 v6.7Pxii4 WORKING WITH DLS-1 FILES4.1 Create a File ...

11 GETTING STARTED1.1 Minimum Equipment Requirements ... 31.1.1 Mouse Requirements...

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31.1 Minimum Equipment Requirements1 IBM AT, XT or true compatible.2 Minimum of 640K RAM. A minimum of 590K of conventional memory must beavailable.3

41.1.1 Mouse RequirementsEither a bus mouse or serial mouse can be used with the DLS-1 v6.7 software.However, if you are using a bus mouse, the mouse

51.2 Connecting the Modem to the Computer1 Make sure your computer is off.2 If you are using an external modem, connect it to an unused COM port on yo

61.4 Installing the DLS-1 SoftwareNOTE: The DLS-1 software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows unless used inconjunction with the DSC DLS-2 s

DOWNLOADING SOFTWARE REGISTRATIONDLS-1 v6.7PPlease take a few moments to complete this registration form and return it to DSC.This will allow us to se

7• Indicate if your modem is External (press [E]), or Internal (press [I]).• Indicate the modem name or type (1 of 6):Practical Peripherals PM1200 mo

8If your AUTOEXEC.BAT file does not include loading the SHARE.EXE program,DLS-1 will give the following message:SHARE.EXE is not installed in the C:\A

91.5 Running the DLS-1 SoftwareThis section describes how to start the DLS-1 software. For information on DLS-1menus and functions, refer to sections

101.6 Keyboard and Mouse FunctionsThe following explains how to enter or change data and make selections from theDLS-1 V6.7P menus using the keyboard

11[F1]Creates a window and displays a help message sensitive to your position in theprogram.[F2]Allows you to view all of the possible Help screens. T

12Mouse FunctionsNOTE: Only the PC5015, PC5010, PC5008, PC4020, PC4010, PC4000, PC1575/1580,PC1565-2P, PC1555/PC1565, PC580/585 and Sur-Gard files su

132 USING THE DLS-1 SOFTWARE2.1 How to Download and Upload: Step-by-Step Instructions ... 152.1.1 Prepare the Panel for Communication wi

142.7 Execute Download and Upload Functions ... 25PC5015, PC5010, PC5008, PC4020, PC4010, PC4000,PC1575/1580, PC1

152.1 How to Download and Upload:Step-by-Step InstructionsIn this section, you will be shown, step-by-step, how to do simple communication toa panel o

16If you require the panel to initiate the call to the downloading computer, enable“User Call Up”.If there is an answering machine connected to the sa

COMPUTER INFORMATIONMuch of the information below can be found in the View Computer Configurationsection in the Main Menu of the DLS-1. Also, if requi

17PC2525: Preparation for Downloading:A Note the Downloading Access Code in section [72] and the Panel Identifier Code insection [73] so that you can

18PC1500: Preparation for Downloading:A Note the Downloading Access Code in section [27] and the Panel Identifier Codein section [28] so that you can

19C If periodic downloading or the call back feature are enabled, a DownloadingTelephone Number must be programmed in Section [22].NOTE: If periodic d

202.2 Run the DLS-1 SoftwareIf you are not already in the installed directory, type: [CD\] [name of the directory where the DLS-1 software is install

212.4 Create a Customer Work FileIf this is your first session, there will be no Customer Work Files present in the WorkFile directory. In this case

222.5 Select a File to EditNow that you have Work Files present in your Work File directory, the next step is toselect the file associated with the p

232.6 Enter Necessary Data Into the Work FilePC5015, PC5010, PC5008, PC4020, PC4010, PC4000, PC1575/1580, PC1565-2P, PC1555/1565, PC580/585The first

24DC1664The first time a new file is opened, the File Information screen is displayed. The controlpanel’s telephone number must be entered here if a c

252.7 Execute Download and Upload FunctionsNOTE: If you are calling a PC5010 v1.x, or if an answering machine on the samephone line as the panel is s

26P-16, P-1664 and DC1664From the P-16, P-1664 and DC1664 Main Menu, press [ALT]-[P] to enter theProgramming Area Menu; a menu tree will be displayed.

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272.8 Terminate Communication with the PanelTo terminate communication between the computer and the panel, press either [F3]or [F4]. Choose the “Term

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293 DLS-1 FILE MENUS3.1 Main Menu... 313.2 Edit a File ...

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313.1 Main MenuThe Main Menu will be displayed after your access code is entered. Using the arrowkeys, position the selector bar over the desired func

32NOTE: Only the right-most tree branch selection will display relevant data.Press [ENTER] or click the left mouse button. A new window will be di

33PC4020, PC4010, PC4000 MenusThe Main Display and Menu BarThe PC4020, PC4010, PC4000 file displays a main window with the main menu barat the top and

34At the bottom of the screen, the partition assignment will be displayed. If the numberfor a partition is displayed, then that partition is enabled (

35• Terminate Call / Hang UpSelect this option to terminate the call to the panel. Since the panel and the modemwill stay on-line after the first comm

36• Upload New Events OnlyThis selection will allow you to upload only new events that have occurred sincethe last time the event buffer was uploaded.

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37PC5015, PC5010, PC5008, PC1575/1580, PC1565-2P, PC1555/1565 and PC580/585 MenusThe Main Display and Menu BarThe PC5015, PC5010, PC5008, PC1575/1580,

38Event Buffer MenuSelecting Event Buffer Menu will display a menu of options for uploading, viewing andprinting the Event Buffer.• Upload Entire Even

39When viewing an appended Event Buffer File, the two event buffers are separatedby a highlighted “Event Buffer Appended” message. The date and time s

40Upload Window ContentsThis selection appears in the place of the “Upload Entire Panel / Upload Entire ModuleInfo” section on the DUC menu if you are

41Terminate Call / Hang UpSelect this option to terminate the call to the panel. Since the panel and the modemwill stay on-line after the first commun

42wiring has been cut or otherwise does not form a complete loop. This willonly occur if the system has been programmed for Double End-of-LineResistor

43• Bypass MemoryUploads the Bypass Memory status of each zone.• “Yes” indicates the zone was bypassed the last time that zoneswere bypassed• “No” ind

44• PC4204 Trouble (PC40X0 files only)This option will display the PC4204 status screen showing the AC, Battery andAuxiliary Power Supply trouble stat

45Set Panel Time and DateWhen selected, the time and date on the control panel may be changed. Enter twodigits each for the day, month, year, hour and

46Sensor ResetThis option will activate, by partition, all outputs (Main Bell, SW Aux., PGM outputs)that are programmed for the “Sensor Reset” option.

IMPORTANTThe following information pertains to the SECURITY of your program. This sectionshould be read and fully understood before attempting to inst

47Installer Lockout (PC5015, PC5010, PC5008, PC4020 v2.x,PC4010 v2.x, PC1575/1580, PC1565-2P, PC1555/1565 or PC580/585 files only)Enabling this featur

48In the PC3000 software versions prior to 7.5, Section [19] Zone Light 1 was used for“Send Opening After Alarm”. In version 7.5 and later, this zone

49PC3000, PC2585, PC2550, PC2525, PC1550, PC1500, PC1150,PC560, PC550, DSC8400 and WLS900 Downloading/UploadingControl (DUC) MenusPressing [F3] when i

50PC3000, PC2585, PC2550, PC2525, PC1550, PC1500, PC1150,PC560, PC550, DSC8400 and WLS900 Status (DUC) MenusPressing [F4] when in the “Edit a File” sc

51Set Panel Time and DateThis function will display a window where you can enter the system time and date. Onthe PC3000 v7.7, PC2585, PC2550 v1.3, PC2

52Bell TestThe Bell Test function will sound the bell at the premises for a period of two seconds.This functions exactly the same way as the Bell Test

53The menu items at the top of the screen may be accessed by pressing and holdingdown the [ALT] key and pressing the highlighted letter of the desired

54Initialize ModemThis function will re-initialize the modem to the current defaults including whatever wasentered into the Modem Command File (MODEMS

55• Auto-Disarm ScheduleUploads the Auto-Disarm times and the day assignments programmed in thethree Auto-Arm schedules.• Troubles/MemoryUploads the s

56Initialize ModemSelecting this option will re-initialize the modem using the current defaults includingthe setting stored in the Modem Command File

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573.3 Answering Machine Override FeatureTo use the Answering Machine Override feature, the various control panels must beprogrammed as follows:PC5010

583.4 Notes for Section 3When the panel is on-line with the computer but no uploading/downloading is beingperformed, a command is sent to the panel ev

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614.1 Create a FileUpon selecting the Create A File function, a window will appear on the right-hand-side of the screen displaying the present custom

624.1.1 Initializing a New Work FileWhen a new customer Work File is created, certain values must be programmedbefore uploading or downloading the pan

634.3 Delete File(s)This function is used to permanently remove Work Files from your hard drive. Whenyou execute this function, a window appears disp

64IMPORTANT NOTE:If you are using the IMPORT function to import files that were exported to floppy disk(drive A: or B:) by an earlier version of DLS-1

654.5 Default File MaintenanceUsing a modified version of the “Edit a File” editor, you can change the default filesused when a new customer Work Fil

664.6.2 Print File ListThe Print File List function prints a list of all the names of your customer Work Files,and sorts them by type. This enables y

DO NOT FORGET TO RECORD YOUR SECURITY STAMP ASTHERE IS NO WAY TO RECOVER IT AT A LATER DATE. WRITEDOWN YOUR STAMP EXACTLY AS YOU ENTER ITINTO THE COMP

674.7 Access Code MaintenanceSelect this function to display all of the operators and their access codes. Use thearrow keys to position the coloured

68Default File Maintenance - With this option set to “No”, the DLS-1 user will not be ableto access any of the functions contained within the “Def

69View Secure Data••••• PC3000, PC2585, PC2550, PC2525, PC1550, PC1500, PC1150, PC560, PC550, DSC8400,WLS900 and Sur-Gard files – with this option set

704.8 Program ConfigurationWhen selected from the Main Menu, the screen will display the way you haveconfigured the DLS-1 software. Use the arrow key

71Modem Speaker Control - On Always, Off Always, or On UntilConnectionIf your modem has a built-in speaker, you can instruct it to always be on, alway

72[F5] Colour Selection RoutineWhile in the Program Configuration menu, pressing [F5] will cause a separate colourselection program to appear, showing

734.9 View Computer ConfigurationThe Computer Configuration function provides detailed information about your computersystem. The information is laid

74Conventional MemoryDisplays the amount of conventional (base) memory (RAM) installed in your computer.The most common amounts are 640K, 512K and 256

754.10 Operations LogSelecting this function will display the Operations Log Menu. The Operations Log filestores records of all activity performed on

76Store Operations Log to DiskThis selection will erase the current operations log from the computer memory and storeit to either a floppy diskette or

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774.11 Create Batch FileNOTE: This feature is not supported by the PC5015, PC5010, PC5008, PC4020,PC4010, PC4000, PC1575/1580, PC1555/1565, PC1565-2P

78Set 24-hour ClockThe panel’s 24-hour clock can be set using the computer’s internal clock. When thisselection is made, you will be prompted as to wh

79Exit From This MenuThis function will take you back to the DSC Main Menu. While in the command menu,pressing [ESC] will also return you to the Main

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81APPENDICESAppendix A: Illegal Characters ... 83Appendix B: AUTOEXEC.BAT...

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83Appendix A: Illegal CharactersSome characters are reserved by DOS and cannot be used when entering customerfile names. Please refer to your DOS manu

84Appendix C: Error MessagesNormally, during the course of operations, error messages may be displayed on thescreen. The error message is usually self

85Appendix E: Modem CompatibilityModem Command FileIf you still encounter communication problems with your modem, you may want tomake use of the MODEM

86Modems Supported by DLS-1The following is a list of modems that are supported by the DLS-1 software. Eachmodem has been compatibility-tested by DSC.