Electronic Alarms and Home Security Devices - Adding sensors to a DSC 632

Hello All,
I am going to start to actually USE my alarm system (other than a clock) and I hope you can help me out.

Details: Newer house (04) with prof. installed DSC Power 632 PC155MX & LCD5501Z Keypad with 4 Zones(3 door & 1 motion) Hardwired.
I found the Master Code (1234) & through trial & error, got the installer code(last 4 of installers company's phone #)

In the near future I would like to :

Hardwire in 1 door sensor &
1 motion sensor for the attached garage.
Add a new keypad in the Master bedroom.
Have each door Chime different.

Is seems possible with the equipment I have now.
Any Issues seen?
The programing seems confusing to me though...
any help or tips would be greatly appreciated!!!
Keypad & sensor recomendations??

Thank you in advance,
Tom

All pretty straight forward. The hardest part is physically getting the wire from point A to point B. Read through the posts concerning DSC power series panels (1555, 5010, 1832, etc.) They all use the same programming model, and are a frequent topic on this forum.

The part of the installer manual to read most carefully is the first couple of pages of the chapter titled "How to Program". Once you understand the programming interface it's a lot easier.

The trick with the keypad that you have, is that though it looks like a LCD keypad, it is actually the equivalent of the LED style keypads as far as how the keypad programming interface works.

Check your windows and the wiring harness in the system box. It would surprise me if a recent construction like that wasn't prewired for the remaining perimeter openings.

Thanks for the quick reply Ron,
I will read up as sugested....But how about a quick walkthrough on changing door chime programming?
Not prewired for windows ect...
Would it be practical to get the new upgraded keypad first & swap out???

Actually, that chime by zone feature is specific to the 5501z keypads, it's not built into the system as a whole.

A quick websearch for "LCD 5501z install manual" gets http://www.smarthome.com/manuals/7478I.pdf

On page 7:
1. Enter [8][Installer’s code]
2. Enter 2-digit zone number [01] - [32], then select door chime sound option [1] - [4]. Repeat for each zone
that is to sound a chime.

1 = standard 4 beep
2 = Bing Bing
3 = Ding dong
4 = steady "alarm" tone

Thanks Again Ron...The chime now rings different for each door and I know what way the kids are going!!!

"Check your windows and the wiring harness in the system box. It would surprise me if a recent construction like that wasn't prewired for the remaining perimeter openings."

Thanks for that tip... Actually...I did find one wire at the control panel that was not connected,... Your thoughts as to where it might go to AND how to find it???
Also
Can I have 2 wireless reciever keypads on the same system???

Regards,
Tom

The odds are if there is but one extra cable, its either for another keypad location, or possibly a motion detector. If they didn't run the wire to a spot with a cover plate, then it can be a little tricky to find the other end without using something like a tone tracer tool.

Common keypad locations include near the front door, the master bedroom, and the garage door exit.

If your attic is easy to move about in, and you can get oriented, you might be able to find where this wall drops into a wall void, but really, _the_ tool for the job is a toner set (which you may be able to rent, fairly inexpensively).

You can have up to 4 wireless receivers on a DSC system, but you have to use a PC 5320 module. It won't give you more zones, but it expands the receiver range.

The odds are if there is but one extra cable, its either for another keypad location, or possibly a motion detector. If they didn't run the wire to a spot with a cover plate, then it can be a little tricky to find the other end without using something like a tone tracer tool.

Common keypad locations include near the front door, the master bedroom, and the garage door exit.

If your attic is easy to move about in, and you can get oriented, you might be able to find where this wall drops into a wall void, but really, _the_ tool for the job is a toner set (which you may be able to rent, fairly inexpensively).



Just thought I would update you all.
I couldn't find a rental for the toner but I saw a few at the big box stores for 25~40 $. Never got to see if they would go through drywall. Anyone have good results????
I was actually waiting to hear back from a few people who might have access to one and I decided to remove the keypad and found another wire(was sure I was prewired to the master bedroom now):thumbup:
Did a test and found out it was the same wire that went back to the panel:madhell: Oh well looks like I get to go Fishing in the attic sometime soon.

Thanks again this site is GREAT.

Tom