DSC alarms are designed to provide excellent protection to homes and businesses. But when your DSC alarm keeps beeping, it can interrupt your much-needed rest or whatever you’re doing. On the contrary, a beeping DSC alarm means it has detected a problem or trouble conditions that require immediate solution, ensuring your security system is well-functioning.
And if you’re wondering how to troubleshoot your security panel, read on as we answer why your DSC alarm system is beeping and how to fix it.
1. Communication Failure
Communication failure is one of the top reasons your DSC alarm system keeps beeping. This means the panel has issues reaching the monitoring station, which is critical in reporting emergencies to the authorities. But before anything else, disarm your DSC alarm system.
Also, check your DSC owner’s manual to determine the troubleshooting keys to press and understand the codes. If it’s caused by a telephone service issue, simply fix the phone line. Nonetheless, you should contact your security provider to check the panel if the beeping persists.
2. Loss of AC Power
Another reason your DSC alarm system may be beeping is due to a loss of AC power. If this is the cause, it means your security panel isn’t receiving power from the transformer. For instance, your security panel will work on battery if your neighborhood recently experienced a power outage.
Meanwhile, if you didn’t experience power loss, check if your transformer is plugged in. If the beeping continues, check your circuit breakers or replace the transformer. But if it’s still not working, contact your security provider.
3. Loss of Time & Date
If you recently experienced power loss, both battery and AC, you should reset the time and date. In addition, your panel model may not be equipped with daylight savings time. Whichever the case may be, you can reset the time and date by pressing the (*) key, number 6, main code, and number 1.
Then, type the correct time in military format and the current date in MM/DD/YY format. Press the (#) key to exit and the time, and you’re all set.
4. Low Battery
Service Required is another common reason why your DSC alarm system beeps non-stop. Although your security alarm requires attention, you can do it depending on the problem and your troubleshooting skills. But how do you identify the problem?
First, press number 1. If the culprit is “Low Battery” and you have recently experienced power loss, wait 24 hours after the power returns. Then, the battery will recharge. But if the beeping still continues, you have to replace the battery. If you can access the panel, you can do it yourself or contact your security provider for battery replacement.
5. Low Zone Battery
If the reason is low zone battery, you have to replace the batteries of the damaged wireless sensors. However, if you don’t know how to troubleshoot it, it’s advised to contact your security provider for further assistance.
6. Telephone Line Fault
Aside from battery issues, your DSC alarm system may beep continuously due to a telephone line fault. It means your security alarm system can’t detect the telephone line, which means they are probably damaged, or the phone service was interrupted.
You can check faulty lines by plugging your home phone into a jack. Then, check if there’s a dial tone. If you have a dial tone, ensure the panel is attached to the phone box. Nonetheless, you should contact your security provider for further inspection if it’s not working.
Furthermore, you can ask your security provider to update your system if you recently installed a DSL or cable telephone. But if there’s no dial tone, call your phone service provider.
7. Zone Fault
On the other hand, you may be experiencing zone fault if your panel displays numbers 5, 6, or 7. It means you may have issues with your system’s wireless sensors, such as keypads, keyfobs, and window and door transmitters. If your panel displayed number 5, press (5) to identify the affected zone.
If possible, check the zone’s affected sensors and fix the problem. A wireless sensor may not be properly attached, or the device is already defective. Moreover, your alarm system may have issues communicating with your wireless devices.
If the number 6 is displayed, the system detects a tamper condition. If the panel display number 7, your wireless sensors’ batteries may be low. Thus, contact your security provider for immediate assistance.
8. Zone Tamper
Lastly, Zone Tamper means the cover isn’t fitted or missing. To resolve this issue, check the cover to determine the affected device or zone.