Overview
PK5500 full-message LCD and RFK5500/RFK5564/RFK5516 variants add 64-zone status, programming access, and optional 433 MHz wireless receiver on Keybus PowerSeries panels.
Panel bus / link type
Keybus (PowerSeries)
At a Glance
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Product type | Alarm keypad / operator interface |
| Model family (PK5500, RFK5500, RFK5564, RFK5516) | See label and install manual |
| Bus / wireless link | Keybus (PowerSeries) |
| Primary manual | PK5500 Installation Manual v1.3; RFK5516 Installation Manual |
| Region / listing notes | 433 MHz RF variants — confirm regional frequency on label |
Before You Install or Replace One
- Confirm exact model number on the keypad label matches the install manual.
- Verify host panel family — Keybus PowerSeries, Neo Corbus, MAXSYS Combus, and IMPASSA wireless are not interchangeable.
- Plan unique keypad address or wireless enrollment — duplicates cause bus collisions or offline devices.
- Check partition assignment (global vs partition keypad) for multi-partition sites.
- Include keypad current draw in panel AUX / Corbus / battery standby calculations.
Official Sources
- Product page: DSC PowerSeries 64-Zone LCD Picture Icon Keypad (ID 1280)
- PK5500 Installation Manual v1.3; RFK5516 Installation Manual — DSC official documentation
Help Sections
Error Codes
PowerSeries 64-Zone LCD Picture Icon Keypad Error Codes
Troubleshooting
PowerSeries 64-Zone LCD Picture Icon Keypad Troubleshooting
Compatible Peripherals
PowerSeries 64-Zone LCD Picture Icon Keypad Compatible Panels
Installation Notes
PowerSeries 64-Zone LCD Picture Icon Keypad Installation Notes
FAQs
PowerSeries 64-Zone LCD Picture Icon Keypad FAQs