Knowledge Base

DSC is a security and alarm system commonly used in residential and commercial buildings.

ComfortClick can integrate with DSC alarm systems to monitor and control alarm-related functions directly from the bOS configuration and visualization.

Depending on the installation, users can view alarm status, arm or disarm the system, monitor zones, receive alerts, and use alarm events in automation logic.

This allows the security system to become part of the wider building automation setup, together with lighting, HVAC, shading, notifications, and other connected systems.

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Integration Settings

ntegrate your DSC alarm system and control it via your  mobile device, both locally and remotely.

bOS DSC device supports communication with IT100 or PC5401 communication modules for PowerSeries products. Module should be connected to a free COM port (or USB->COM adapter) of the controller running bOS Server.

Before creating the bOS configuration, the DSC system should be programmed according to the manufacturer's instructions. The communication module should be operational (connected to the DSC bus and included in the DSC system configuration). Inclusion of module into DSC system can be made with the command entered on the keypad:

• Enter: *8 [MASTER CODE] 902.

• Wait 60 seconds.

• Enter: 903##.

Configuration report (list of partitions and zones with partition and zone number) is needed to complete the bOS integration.

The correct COM Port and Interface Type (IT100 or PC5401) settings should be entered for the DSC node to insure the connection between bOS and DSC.

Main node contains various status values, which can be used to monitor the system and send alerts to user. Different node functions can be used to trigger the panic alarms. Virtual keypad and emergency buttons can also be added.

Virtual Keypad

If Virtual Keypad option is set to True, DSC virtual keypad is activated. It acts like a real physical keypad with the same functionality including programing of the DSC system.

NOTE: Baud rate should be set to at least 19200, when using virtual keypad. Before changing the baud rate make sure that DSC node value Connected is set to True.

Virtual keypad for DSC alarm can be added to frame by dragging the main DSC node to the theme. Using the keypad, the alarm can be used on any device or platform.

If the DSC alarm supports and has emergency calls enabled clients can also use the emergency call buttons to notify the police, fire department and hospital.

Partition Settings

Alarm partition represents the current partition state. The Partition Number should be set according to your DSC configuration report. Each partition also has it's own disarm code for disarming.

Alarm zones must also be created under Zones node. Node represents the alarm zone state. The Zone Number should be set according to your DSC configuration.
Values tab provides all information about the status of the alarm (armed, disarmed, in alarm...) All of these values can be used in our tasks or in the visualization.

Zones

Add one Zone for each alarm zone that is used in the project.

Make sure that every zone has the correct Zone Number assigned. This allows bOS to identify which physical alarm zone is being monitored, such as a door contact, window contact, motion detector, smoke detector, or other security sensor.

Each zone provides multiple live feedback values, including:

• Open
  Indicates that the zone is currently open or active.

• Alarm
  Indicates that the zone has triggered an alarm.

• Tamper
  Indicates tamper detection or possible interference with the zone device.

• Fault
  Indicates a fault or problem with the zone.

• Low Battery
  Indicates that the zone device battery is low.

These values can be used in the visualization, alerts, notifications, and automation logic to monitor the security status of the building.