We recently moved into a rental house in Ecuador, and it’s mostly been great except for the security system. Ecuador is going through a drought, so there are scheduled power cuts. Every morning around 6 a.m., when the power comes back on, the security system starts beeping—two quick beeps every 6-8 seconds. To stop it, I have to arm and disarm the system three times in a row. It’s driving us crazy!
We feel safe in this area and don’t really need the system active, so I want to disable it temporarily while we’re here. The system is a DSC PC1555RKZ. I’ve looked up the manual (link here) and saw the wiring diagram showing the primary power contacts. If I meter these contacts, figure out the ground, and remove the cable, will that fully disable the system and stop the beeping?
You need to disconnect both the battery and the main power supply. The battery is usually inside the panel—just unplug the red and black wires. For the main power, it’s usually connected to an outlet near the panel. Look for a big power adapter. Sometimes it’s screwed into the wall, so you might need a screwdriver to remove it.
@Skyler
Thanks for the advice. I disconnected the battery first. The power supply was actually inside the box, with wires wrapped around the contacts—pretty different from what I’m used to. Ecuadorian wiring is definitely… unique. I removed and taped the wires. After turning the breaker back on, the system stayed off. Problem solved!
For a more permanent but reversible solution, you could install a key-operated switch or a switch inside a lockable box to easily turn the system on and off. You could even add a switch for the battery circuit. Just a thought if you don’t want to keep messing with the wires.
Before fully disabling it, have you checked the system settings? The user manual might have a way to bypass or stop the beeping without disconnecting everything.