Guide 5: Handling Battery Warnings, How to Handle DSC Keypad Low Battery Warnings | ASI

Written By Abigail Anderson

Your commercial system relies on reliable power to keep your facility secure during outages.

  • Panel Battery: The DSC PC1616 operates on a heavy-duty UB1270 battery located inside your main control cabinet.

  • AC Power: If the main building's power drops, the keypad will display "NO AC". The system will seamlessly switch to the UB1270 backup.

  • Low Battery: If you see BAT displayed, either the main panel backup is reaching the end of its lifespan, or a specific wireless sensor is dying.

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