Installation guide for DSC PowerSeries alarm panels PC1616, PC1832 and PC1864, covering hardware wiring, programming and troubleshooting.
This guide provides step‑by‑step instructions for installing the DSC PowerSeries alarm control panels PC1616, PC1832 and PC1864. It includes hardware assembly, keybus wiring, zone connections, siren wiring, auxiliary power, telephone line hookup and power‑supply requirements.
The document also contains a testing procedure, troubleshooting flow‑charts, battery maintenance tips and references to the full reference manual for advanced programming. This manual is written in Spanish.
| Temperature range | 0 °C‑49 °C |
|---|---|
| Maximum humidity | 93 % RH |
| Power supply | 16.5 V AC / 40 VA @60 Hz |
| Panel current consumption | 110 mA (nominal) |
| Aux+ output voltage/current | 11.1‑12.6 V CC / 700 mA |
| User codes | 32 user + master codes |
| Event memory | 500 events |
| Transformer rating | 16.5 V AC / 40 VA |
| Battery capacity | 4 Ah / 7 Ah / 14 Ah |
A 16.5 V AC, 40 VA transformer (Class II) is required.
PC1616 supports up to 6 zones, while PC1832 and PC1864 support up to 8 zones each.
The panel can supply a maximum of 500 mA to auxiliary devices.