Installing DSC Motion Sensors

Basic instructions on how to install a DSC motion sensor such as the LC-100-PI

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The Issue

Basic instructions on how to install a DSC motion sensor such as the LC-100-PI

Common Symptoms

  • Does not register motion
  • No power to motion sensor
  • LED not responding as desired

Equipment Involved

Possible Causes

  • Sensor is not powered on
  • Wiring mismatch/loose wire
  • LED switch set incorrectly

Steps to Resolve

1

Step 1

Sensor 12V+ (red wire) -> Aux + (control panel) OR VAUX (zone expander)

2

Step 2

Sensor 12V - (black wire) -> Aux - (control panel) OR BLK (zone expander)

3

Step 3

Sensor NC (green wire) -> Zone

4

Step 4

Sensor C (white/yellow wire) -> COM

Prevention

Ensure that all wires are properly secured in terminals.

Notes / Warnings

Do not allow copper from different wires to touch. This could result in undesirable behavior.

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