What are the trouble codes for DSC alarms?
Emily Sparks
Published Feb 25, 2026
What are the trouble codes for DSC alarms?
Understanding DSC Alarm Trouble Codes. 1 Service Required (press [1] for more information) 1.1 Low Battery (main battery in panel) 1.2 Bell Circuit. 1.3 System Trouble. 1.4 System Tamper. 1.5 Module Supervision. 1.6 RF Jam Detected. 1.7 PC5204 Low Battery. 1.8 PC5204 AC Failure.
What to do when DSC home security system is not working?
Press the star key (*) and then press the number 2 key. See if a number is displayed on the screen or if a zone number is illuminated. Change the battery per the panel’s instruction manual if a number 1 appears on the display or the 1 zone is illuminated. If 2 is illuminated or appears on the display, the system does not have electrical power.
How can I Stop my DSC home alarm from beeping?
You can easily toggle this on or off by pressing and holding the “Chime” button on any keypad that has function keys. For keypads without a chime button, just press “*4”. On this page, I’ll show you how to silence trouble beeping, and how to use a few easy keypad commands to find the source of the trouble.
Why does my DSC alarm keep ringing when no power is on?
This is the most common reason for DSC alarms to unexpectedly ring. Check if the lights on the property are working to ascertain if the power is currently on. If the power is out and the alarm is ringing, this indicates that the batteries in the alarm system are dead and need to be replaced.
What to do when DSC power is in trouble?
Press the # key to silence the beeping that accompanies the trouble. Should the Trouble Condition light be active on your system, Press * 2 to enter the Trouble Condition Menu
Why does my DSC home alarm keep beeping?
A Low Zone Battery is generated when a remote transmitter battery is low or failing. If you do your own battery changes, replace the batteries in the affected transmitters. Otherwise, contact your alarm company for service. 6. Loss of System Time
What causes a problem on a DSc keypad?
From time to time, conditions may arise which cause what is known as a ‘trouble’ condition on the keypad. Trouble conditions are wide ranging and can be anything from a low battery to a power failure to a communications failure.