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WLS900 Wireless Security System
Table of Contents
5L - Trouble Present 10
1 Introduction 2
5M - Trouble Conditions 11
2 Using the Keypad 3 5N - Sensor Low Battery 11
6 Bypassing Zones 12
3 Arming the System 4
3A - Arming Levels; 4
7 Master Code Functions 13
3B - Arming the System in the Away Mode 4
7A - Setting the Date and Time 13
3C - Improper Arming Warning 4
7B - Door Chime 14
3D - Arming the System in the Home Mode 5
7C - Changing Access Codes 14
4 Disarming the System 6 7D - Replacing Syst
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1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your selection of the DSC WLS900 Wireless Security System. The WLS900 Wireless Security System has been designed to provide you with a dependable and flexible security system that is easy to operate and maintain. The system uses radio signals to link its components together. Wireless technology allows for great flexibility in locating the system’s components; only the controller and the sounders need to be located where they can be plugged into an electrical
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2 USING THE KEYPAD The Keypad is designed to make your system easy to use. Messages describing system status and operation are displayed on the Keypad screen in plain language, an easy to follow menu will guide you through all aspects of system operation. Operating the system is as easy as answering “Yes” or “No” to the questions presented on the Keypad’s screen. The Keypad’s Inactive State When the keypad is not being used, it will be in an inactive state to conserve its batteries. When ina
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3 ARMING THE SYSTEM 3A - Arming Levels; The system is designed for simple and easy arming. “Disarmed” - When the system is “Disarmed”, it is still providing protection with, 1.keypad emergency buttons, P, A, or F, 2.smoke or fire detection devices, 3.possibly 24-hour sensors for special cabinets, closets, drawers, etc. “Home” - When the system is armed to “Home”, it allows you to move around freely without concerns but touching specific doors or windows may cause the system to sound. “Away” - Wh
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The Improper Arming is designed to prevent false alarms by warning you when your system has been improperly armed. If a Zone, such as Door or Window Sensor, is left open when the system is armed, an error tone will sound. The error tone will sound for the duration of the Entry Delay time. If the system is not disarmed before the Delay expires, an alarm will be reported to your monitoring station. 3D - Arming the System in the Home Mode The Keypad will normally be in an inactive state to cons
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4 DISARMING THE SYSTEM If the system is in alarm when you arrive, do not enter the premises; an intruder may be If the system is in alarm when you arrive, do not enter the premises; an intruder may be If the system is in alarm when you arrive, do not enter the premises; an intruder may be If the system is in alarm when you arrive, do not enter the premises; an intruder may be If the system is in alarm when you arrive, do not enter the premises; an intruder may be present or a fire condition may
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When scrolling through the Alarm Memory Display, the screen will display messages like the one shown here. The Zone that went into alarm will be displayed, along with a message asking if you would like to view the next item -YES Key to view the next Zone in Alarm Memory, or in the list. Press the press the -NO Key to return the Keypad to its inactive state. When the last Zone in Alarm Memory has been displayed, pressing either the -YES or -NO Key will return the Keypad to its inactive state.
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5 SYSTEM STATUS MESSAGES When arming your system, certain messages may be displayed on the Keypad after your personal Access Code has been entered. These messages are designed to inform you of conditions that may affect system operation. Messages will only appear if the conditions they indicate are present. 5A - System In Use While two Keypads may be installed on your system, only one Keypad may be used at a time. If one Keypad is presently being used, this message will be displayed if a key
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5E - Sensor Faults This message will only be displayed if “Sensor Faults Sensor Faults Sensor Faults” are detected. A Sensor Faults Sensor Faults Sensor Fault may mean that a Sensor’s batteries are running low, or that the Sensor is unable to communicate with the Controller. This message will be displayed before scrolling to the next message. Press the -YES Key to view the list of “Sensor Faults Sensor Faults Sensor Faults Sensor Faults Sensor Faults”. Use the -YES Key to scroll through the l
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5I - System Ready This message will be displayed when a personal Access Code is entered and the system is ready to be armed. 5J - Alarms in Memory If there are alarms in memory, this message will be displayed before arming. When the Keypad displays this message allowing you to arm the system, -YES Key to arm the system, or press the -NO Key. To view press the alarms in memory, press the -NO Key until the next message is displayed. Press the -YES Key to view “alarm memory”. Refer to Alarm Memo
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5M - Trouble Conditions The system monitors itself automatically for trouble conditions. Your system may still be armed with a trouble condition present, but beware the system may not operate as expected. If you were unable to correct a trouble condition, contact your installer for assistance. Trouble Display Cause What You Should Do “Controller Batt” “Controller Battery”. Low backup Call your installer for assistance battery in the Controller “Controller AC” AC power supply to the Controller
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6 BYPASSING ZONES A “bypassed” sensor will not cause an alarm. Sensors may be bypassed to allow access to part of the premises while other sensors remain armed. For example, you could bypass the motion sensor protecting your living room, while the sensor protecting the Entry/Exit Door remains armed. Bypassed sensors will be automatically cleared the next time you disarm the system. Each time you want to arm the system with some of the sensors bypassed, follow the procedure below. Bypassed se
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7 MASTER CODE FUNCTIONS The Master Code is a unique personal Access Code that allows you to make changes to some of the programming features in your system. In addition to arming and disarming the system, the Master Code also allows you to: • Set the Date and Time • Enable and Disable the Door Chime Feature • Add, Remove, and Change, Access Codes • Replace System Components • View Alarm History • Perform a Walk Test of the System Only the Master Code will allow you to change the functions liste
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7B - Door Chime When the Door Chime feature is enabled, activating certain sensors will cause the Sounder to beep several times. The Door Chime is a convenient feature that may be used to indicate that an out-of-sight door or window is being opened. Your installer will indicate which sensors on your system will work with the Door Chime feature. Note that the Door Chime only operates when the system is disarmed. When this message is displayed, press the -YES Key to enable the Door Chime featur
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The Keypad will again display which of the 10 personal Access Codes have been programmed. In this example, note that a dash now appears in place of Code 4 to indicate that it has been programmed. Press the -YES Key to add a new code or change a code that has already been programmed using the method just described. If the -NO Key is pressed, the following message will be displayed. Press the -YES Key to erase an Access Code. The Keypad will display the following message: Enter the number of th
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When this message is displayed, enter the new component’s Serial Number on the Keypad. Each component’s Serial Number is printed on the back of the component. If an error is made in entering the number, Key and re-enter the number. When the Serial Number is press the entered, the next message will be displayed, now add Batteries to the new component. Confirm that the Serial Number has been entered correctly by pressing the -YES Key. If an error has been made in entering the Serial Number,
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A “Walk Test” is a simple procedure designed to make sure all Sensors on your system are working. • Start the test from the Keypad as described here. • Walk through the premises to activate Motion sensors. • Open and close doors and windows to test Door or Window Sensors. • Smoke Detectors are tested by removing the unit from its backplate and then replacing it. Refer to the notes on the next page about Testing the Motion Sensors installed on your system. When a Sensor is activated, the Sounder
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After the test period has ended, the Motion Detector will automatically end its test mode and return to normal operation. (Later versions of Motion Sensors may stay in “test mode” for 3-4 minutes.) Questions About Your Walk Test? If you are ever unsure about testing your system, or if the Walk Test reveals that a Sensor is not working properly, contact your installer for assistance. Motion Sensors are trap protection for rooms or areas. They are designed to break the room or area into small wedg
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9 REPLACING BATTERIES From time to time, the batteries in the Sensors and other components on your system will need to be changed. Your Keypad will indicate when a Sensor’s batteries need to be replaced; refer to Sensor Low Battery in Section 5N or Sensor Faults in Section 5E of this manual. Under normal conditions, the batteries in your system should last up to three years. When batteries need to be replaced in a component, follow the instructions in this Section of the manual, being sure to
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9C - Door or Window Sensor WLS905: Insert a small screwdriver in the slot on the side of the Transmitter. Gently turn the screwdriver clockwise and pull the module to the left. WLS907: Insert a small screwdriver into the slot on the side of the Sensor. Push the screwdriver in and lift off the cover. Remove the batteries from the module, and install three fresh Eveready Alkaline Energizer AAA batteries. Be sure to insert the batteries in the proper orientation. Re-assemble the Sensor. 9D - Soun
