What is PGM on DSC panel?

What is PGM on DSC panel?

A very common question we get with people looking at buying DSC PowerSeries or from those at already have one is: “What is a PGM?” First PGM stands for ‘programmable output’. So a PGM is a programmable negative trigger output. What does this mean? You can think of a PGM as an on/off switch like a light switch.

How do you program a DSC smoke detector?

To program the PGM follow these steps:

1. Enter programming by typing in *8 and the installer code on a keypad.
2. Go to programming section 009.
3. Generally PGM 2 will be used to power smoke detectors since it can provide more current than PGM 1, 3, or 4.
4. The next 2 digits are for PGM 2.
5. Press # to exit programming.

How do you program a 2 wire smoke on a DSC 1616?

How do I program for a 2-wire smoke detector on a DSC 1616, 1832, or 1864 system?

1. Enter programming with *8 followed by the installer code.
2. Enter section 009.
3. The first 2 numbers that appear here are for PGM 1.
4. Here we’ll enter 04 for the 2 wire smoke PGM definition.
5. Press # to exit out of programming.

What is a programmable output?

It’s usually labelled as PGM1 on the circuit board, which stands for programmable output. The PGM output is kind of like an on/off switch. It will trigger whatever device is attached to it depending on what type of output it is programmed to be.

How do timers work?

A Timer is a control device that outputs a signal at a preset time after an input signal is received. The pointers on the Timer do not move along with time like the hands of a clock do.

How do you reset a DSC smoke detector?

To reset the smoke detectors press [*] then hold down the [4] for several seconds. A trouble will be indicated by the Trouble light which will remain on until the trouble condition is cleared.

How do I reset my DSC sensor?

Certain sensors, after having detected an alarm condition, require a reset to exit the alarm condition (i.e. glass break sensors, smoke detectors, etc.). To reset the detectors, press and hold the Reset key for two seconds or press *72. How to set the date and time on the keypad.

How does a 2 wire smoke detector work?

Alarm smoke detectors are powered devices – they use the alarm system power (and battery) as a power supply. 2 Wire smoke detectors use the same wire pair to provide both power to the detector as well as carrying the signal back in case smoke is detected. The wires connect to the PGM terminals on your alarm system.

Are smoke detectors NO or NC?

The – terminal will wire to a PGM terminal. It is common to use PGM 2 here as it gives you a greater current draw than PGM 1, but it is not required to use a particular PGM. Those 2 wires will be your power circuit. The NO and C terminals will be for your alarm circuit.

How many PGM outputs does the pc1864 have?

The PC1864 will have 4 PGM outputs. PGM’s 1, 3, and 4 all are limited to 50mA each. PGM 2 is limited to 300mA. There are 2 modules available that can expand your PGM capabilities: PC5204 and PC5208. A PGM can be used for countless applications including custom integrations with things like lights or garage doors.

What is a DSc powerseries PGM?

A very common question we get with people looking at buying DSC PowerSeries or from those at already have one is: “What is a PGM?”. First PGM stands for ‘programmable output’. So a PGM is a programmable negative trigger output.

How many PGM’s are there in a power supply?

The other side will generally be on the positive auxiliary power terminal. Different PGM outputs will have different current draw limits. The most common that you will encounter are the two or four PGM’s on the main PowerSeries panel. The PC1616 and PC1832 both have 2 PGM outputs.

What is a PGM (programmable output)?

First PGM stands for ‘programmable output’. So a PGM is a programmable negative trigger output. What does this mean? You can think of a PGM as an on/off switch like a light switch. It will be connected to something to provide power that can be turned on or off.