When the keypad display on your DSC PowerSeries Home Security Keypad reads “1” the emergency backup battery in the control panel is low and needs to be recharged or replaced.
If the power in your home goes out, the security system will shut down if the battery is below the operating level. When the power in the home is restored, the panel recharges the battery.
However, if the warning remains on the display more than 24-48 hours after the power is restored, the battery needs to be replaced.
You can replace the battery yourself, saving you time and money. The process requires the removal of two wires from the old battery and reconnecting them to the same posts on your new battery.
Buying a replacement battery
At UPS Battery Center we stock a wide variety of batteries for all home security systems. The DSC PowerSeries requires a 12V 5Ah replacement battery replacement battery, model number DSC832.
Battery Replacement
Before replacing the battery:
- Call your security monitoring service to have your security system placed “on test”
- Read the Battery Safety Warning information that comes with your new battery
- Read the following directions on how to safely replace your system’s battery
The control panel battery is located inside your security system’s control panel box. The control panel box is usually located inside a closet, basement or utility room in your home.
When you find the battery locate the red and black wire terminals
Open the control panel box, either by removing the screws on the side of the cover or with the control panel key.
Remove your new battery from the shipping box. When unpacking the battery, make sure to handle it gently. Rough handling may shock the battery, resulting in damage to the new battery. Also make sure the battery wasn’t damaged during shipping. Check that the battery doesn’t have cracks, fractures or leakage. Be extremely careful not to drop the battery to avoid the possibility of serious injury.
Removing the old battery
Pull the BLACK wire’s connector from the negative (-) battery terminal. You may need to gently wiggle the connector to loosen and disconnect it, use electrical pliers with insulated handles.
Next pull the RED wire’s connector from the positive (+) battery terminal. Again, you may need to gently wiggle the connector to loosen and disconnect it, use electrical pliers with insulated handles.
When the old battery is completely disconnected, remove it from the control panel box. Warning: Do not touch any metal objects to the terminals on the battery or to the open-end of the black and red wire connectors.
Installing the new battery
First, place the new battery inside the control panel box and remove the plastic terminal protectors before connecting the wires to the battery.
Locate the the RED colored positive (+) terminal on the top of the replacement battery. Connect the RED wire to the RED terminal of the new battery by pushing the connector firmly onto the terminal.
Next, locate the the BLACK colored negative (-) terminal on the top of the replacement battery. Connect the BLACK wire to the BLACK terminal of the new battery by pushing the connector firmly onto the terminal.
After you have connected the replacement battery to the security system, go to your alarm keypad to make sure that it no longer displays a “1” troubleshooting code.
Test your security system to make sure it is working properly, by following the instructions your system’s User’s Guide in the Testing the System section.
After testing your security system, close and lock the control panel and call your security monitoring service and request that the system be “removed from test” and normal monitoring be started back up.
All Alarm Batteries from UPS Battery Center are new and always fresh stock. The DSC PowerSeries DSC832 replacement battery is covered by our industry leading 1 year replacement warranty. Extended warranty of up to 3 years is available for your convenience. Our warranty is inclusive of shipping costs and is hassle free, the only warranty of this kind in the marketplace.
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what does it mean if battery is replaced and system is armed but the yellow light is still lit.