Digital Security Controls Ltd. 09RFK55M User Manual

The RFK5501/5500 keypads can be used on security systems with up

to 64 zones.

  

These keypads are compatible with the latest version of

the folllowing DSC security systems:

The RFK5501/5500 keypads combine a wireless receiver with the

respective keypad.

• Temperature range: -10°C to +55°C (14°F to 131°F), Temperature

range for UL/ULC: 0°C to +49°C (32°F to 120°F)

• Humidity (MAX): 93%R.H.

• Plastic enclosure protection degree: IP30, IK04

• Voltage rating: 12V

DC

 nominal

• Connects to control panel via 4-wire Keybus

• 1 keypad zone input/PGM output*

• Current draw: 75mA (standby)/135mA (maximum)

• Wall mount tamper

• 5 programmable function keys

• Ready (Green LED), Armed (Red LED), Trouble (Yellow LED), AC 

(Green LED)

• Low temperature sensor

• Frequency: 433.92MHz 

• Up to 32 wireless zones

The Power keypad package includes the following parts:

The RFK5501/5500 performs best in locations where RF interference

is minimal. To find an optimal mounting location for the keypad, per-

form the following placement test:

Step 1- Temporarily connect the Keybus wires to the keypad (refer to

wiring instructions).

Step 2- Hold the keypad in the intended mounting location.

Step 3- Enter keypad programming mode by pressing [

4

][8][installer

code], then enter section[904].

Step 4- If the yellow Trouble LED is on, interference levels are high and

a new mounting location should be found. If the LED is flashing or off,

interference is low and the location is good.

You should mount the keypad where it is accessible to designated

points of entry and exit. Once you have selected a dry and secure loca-

tion, perform the following steps to mount the keypad.

Disassemble Keypad

1. Insert a flat head screwdriver into the provided slot (first of two) 

2. Move screwdriver toward the back plastic and lift as in the below

diagram.  This will unhook one side of the front plastic.

3. Repeat step # 1 and 2 on the second provided slot to disconnect

the front plastic and allow access for wiring.

Mount and Wire Keypad

1. Secure Keypad to wall using mounting holes. Use all 4 screws provided

unless mounting on a single gang box.

2. Place keypad into hooks on the backplate and swing down to engage.

3. Run wire through wiring slot or knockouts. Connect Keybus and PGM/Zone

wiring to keypad.  Place tamper switch into tamper hole on backplate.

4. Remove keypad from hooks. Place keypad into backplate, ensure the wire

is pushed back into the wall as much as possible. Route the wire inside

the keypad ensuring high components are avoided. Snap the front assem-

bly closed, ensuring that there is no pressure to the keypad from the wire

below.

Wiring

1. Before wiring the unit, ensure that all power (AC transformer and battery)

is disconnected from the control panel.

2. Connect the four Keybus wires from the con-

trol panel (red, black, yellow and green) to

the keypad terminals. Refer to diagram:

3. If programmed as an input, you can con-

nect a device - such as a door contact - to

the ‘P/Z’ terminal of the keypad. This elim-

inates the need to run wires back to the

control panel for the device. To connect the

zone, run one wire from the device to the ‘P/Z’ terminal and the other wire

from the device to the B (black) terminal. For powered devices, run the red

wire to the R (positive) terminal and the black wire to the B (negative)

terminal. When using end of line supervision, connect the zone according

to one of the configurations outlined in your system’s Installation Manual. 

4. If the ‘P/Z’ terminal is programmed as an output, the output follows the

PGM programmed in Section [080]. A small relay, buzzer or other DC

Installation Instructions

•PC580

•PC585

•PC1555MX •PC1565

•PC1616

•PC1832

•PC1864

•PC5005

•PC5008

•PC5010

•PC5015

•PC5016

•PC5020

•One Power keypad

•Keypad inner door labels

•Four mounting screws

•1 tamper switch

•2 end-of-line resistors

•Installation Instructions

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2

3 

Knock Out

Knock Out

Knock Out

Wiring Slot

Tamper

Hooks

Swing
to engage

Press to Snap

Tamper

Hooks

RFK5501/5500

RED 
BLK 

YEL 

GRN 

To zone or 

PGM output