Digital Security Controls Ltd. 16WS90029 User Manual
Chapter 1.0 About Your Security System
1.0 About Your Security System
Read this manual carefully and have your installer instruct you on your system's operation and on
which features have been implemented in your system. All users of this system should be fully
instructed in its use. Fill out the System Information page with all of your zone information and
access codes, and store this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Note: The WS900 security system includes specific false alarm reduction features and is classified
in accordance with ANSI/SIA CP-01-2014 Control Panel Standard - Features for False Alarm
Reduction. Consult your installer for further information regarding the false alarm reduction fea-
tures built into your system, as this manual does not cover all features.
which features have been implemented in your system. All users of this system should be fully
instructed in its use. Fill out the System Information page with all of your zone information and
access codes, and store this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Note: The WS900 security system includes specific false alarm reduction features and is classified
in accordance with ANSI/SIA CP-01-2014 Control Panel Standard - Features for False Alarm
Reduction. Consult your installer for further information regarding the false alarm reduction fea-
tures built into your system, as this manual does not cover all features.
1.1 Fire Detection
This system can monitor fire detection devices, such as smoke detectors, and provide a warning if a
fire condition is detected. Good fire detection depends on having an adequate number of detectors
placed in appropriate locations. This equipment must be installed in accordance with NFPA 72
(N.F.P.A., Batterymarch Park, Quincey MA 02269). Carefully review the Family Escape Planning
guidelines in this manual.
Note: Your installer must enable and configure this feature.
fire condition is detected. Good fire detection depends on having an adequate number of detectors
placed in appropriate locations. This equipment must be installed in accordance with NFPA 72
(N.F.P.A., Batterymarch Park, Quincey MA 02269). Carefully review the Family Escape Planning
guidelines in this manual.
Note: Your installer must enable and configure this feature.
1.2 Carbon Monoxide Detection
This system can monitor carbon monoxide detectors and provide a warning if carbon monoxide is
detected. Read the Family Escape Planning guidelines in this manual and the instructions for the car-
bon monoxide detector.
Note: Your installer must enable and configure this feature.
detected. Read the Family Escape Planning guidelines in this manual and the instructions for the car-
bon monoxide detector.
Note: Your installer must enable and configure this feature.
1.3 Testing
Test your system weekly to ensure that your system functions as intended. Refer to the Testing your
System section in this manual. If your system does not function properly, call your installation com-
pany for service.
System section in this manual. If your system does not function properly, call your installation com-
pany for service.
1.4 Monitoring
This system can transmit alarms, troubles and emergency information. If you initiate an alarm by
mistake, immediately call the central station to prevent an unnecessary response.
Note:
mistake, immediately call the central station to prevent an unnecessary response.
Note:
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Your installer must enable the monitoring function before it is functional.
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Consult with your installer to determine if your system is configured with a communicator
delay. A communicator delay prevents a report to the central station if the control panel is
unset within 30-45 seconds after an intrusion alarm is triggered. Note that fire-type alarms
are normally reported without a delay.
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Ensure that your installer verifies that your system is compatible with the Central Station
Receiver format at yearly intervals.
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