Overview
PowerSeries Neo is a hybrid intrusion platform that combines on-board hardwired zones with wired and wireless expansion. Use this page for support-level planning, compatibility checks, and core system limits before programming.
Official source
- Product page: DSC PowerSeries Neo (ID 2611)
- Manual basis: *PowerSeries Neo Installation Guide v1.35* and *PowerSeries Neo User Manual v1.3*
Model capacity
| Model | Max zones | Max partitions | Typical fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| HS2016 | 16 | 2 | Small homes and small retail |
| HS2032 | 32 | 4 | Mid-size commercial and mixed use |
| HS2064 | 64 | 8 | Multi-area sites with staged expansion |
| HS2128 | 128 | 8 | Large multi-partition systems |
Core hardware limits
- On-board hardwired zones: 8
- Total wireless zone support: 16 to 128, model and configuration dependent
- Combined zone architecture: up to 8 hardwired on board plus supported wireless and expander zones
- Corbus output for modules and keypads: 700 mA AUX budget
- Access code capacity: up to 1002 user/access codes
Module and keypad capacity
| Expansion type | HS2016 | HS2032 | HS2064 | HS2128 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSM2108 hardwired zone expanders | 1 | 3 | 7 | 15 |
| HSM2208 PGM expanders | 2 | 4 | 8 | 16 |
| Wireless keypads | 8 | 8 | 8 | 16 |
Compatibility note
- PowerSeries Neo is not compatible with legacy PowerSeries modules such as PK5500 and RF5132.
- If those parts are present on an existing account, plan for replacement with Neo-compatible keypads and receivers before migration.
Compatible Peripherals
Confirmed family alignment
- Neo keypads and Neo-native expansion modules
- HSM2108 hardwired zone expanders (capacity by model)
- HSM2208 PGM expanders (capacity by model)
- Neo-supported wireless devices and wireless keypads
Capacity reference
- HSM2108: 1 / 3 / 7 / 15 (HS2016 / HS2032 / HS2064 / HS2128)
- HSM2208: 2 / 4 / 8 / 16 (HS2016 / HS2032 / HS2064 / HS2128)
- Wireless keypads: 8 / 8 / 8 / 16 (HS2016 / HS2032 / HS2064 / HS2128)
Not compatible
- PK5500 keypad family
- RF5132 wireless receiver
Support recommendation
During pre-install validation, build a complete peripheral BOM and compare every part number against current Neo family compatibility before dispatch.