DSC AC-500

Acuity® Ceiling-Mount Glassbreak Detector

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The DSC AC-500 is a ceiling-mount glass break sensor that uses an omni-directional microphone to monitor windows and protective glass casings. The sensor can properly distinguish between breaking glass and other similar high-pitched sounds. Purchase the DSC AC-500 Acuity Glass Break Detector here.
List Price
$98.00
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$69.99
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$28.01(29%)

Description

The DSC AC-500 Acuity Ceiling-Mount Glass Break Detector is designed to monitor the glass windows and protective glass casings inside a home or business. This hardwired security device operates using an omnidirectional microphone and an integrated advanced microprocessor-based sensor.

The Acuity Glass Break Sensor is centered around an advanced microprocessor that receives input from its omnidirectional microphone. With its advanced processor, the AC-500 can accurately determine the difference between glass breaking within its detection area compared to other loud or high-pitched noises. It can protect plate, float, tempered, wired, and laminated glass from up to 25 feet away. This makes it suitable for almost any application where glass break protection is needed. For best results, the device should be mounted on the ceiling and have a clear line of sight to the glass being monitored.

Indoor window coverings such as drapes and blinds can mute the sound of glass being broken. For this reason, before permanently mounting the AC-500, it should be properly tested according to the instructions provided with the detector. The DSC AFT-100 is the glass break simulator DSC lists as compatible with this lineup of sensors. But unfortunately, Alarm Grid is no longer able to source these simulators. You may, however, be able to find one elsewhere. When testing the AC-500, be sure that all window coverings are in their normal position, and that the AC-500 successfully passes all testing. Only then can you reasonably assume that the detector will perform to specifications.

For installations where multiple glass break detectors are wired to a single wired zone, the DSC AC-500 has an alarm memory feature. When The Jumper J2 is set to ON, any time the detector senses glass breaking the alarm LED will latch in the ON position. This way, the user will be able to tell which glass break detector on the zone caused the alarm. In order to reset the latched LED, power to the detector will need to be dropped momentarily. Most alarm panels have some type of reset feature that can perform this function automatically upon the alarm being cleared.

Please note that this is the ceiling-mount version of the Acuity Sensor. DSC also offers wall-mounted versions of this sensor. The DSC AC-101 version of the Acuity Glass Break Detector is a wall-mounted detector that is Form A, supporting normally closed wiring that also has a normally closed tamper switch. DSC also offers another version of the same sensor without a tamper switch, the DSC AC-100.

Specifications:

  • Dimensions (D x H): 4.6" x 1.4" (117mm x 36mm)
  • Input Voltage: 9 - 14.5 VDC
  • Standby Current: 24 mA @ 12VDC
  • Alarm Current: 32 mA @ 12VDC
  • Alarm Relay Contact Rating: 1A @ 24 VDC
  • Microphone Type: Omnidirectional Electret
  • Installer Test Mode: Jumper J1
  • Alarm Memory Mode: Jumper J2
  • Detection Level: Jumper J5

Brand: DSC

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Reviews
Nice Ceiling-Mount Glass Break
Submitted on 01/16/2020 Alarm Grid

The DSC AC-500 is a hardwired ceiling-mount glass break detection sensor that can reliably monitor windows and protective glass casings. It works with a wide variety of glass types, and the sensor offers some nice features to help ensure effective operation. This is a really nice wired glass break sensor option that provides a great solution for many users. It has many positive aspects, with relatively few downsides. That is why we give the DSC AC-500 Glass Break Sensor a 5 Star rating.

There are quite a few things we like about the DSC AC-500. For one, it has an omni-directional microphone that allows it to detect glass break events from any direction. We also like the fact that the sensor has a nice listening range, as it can detect glass breaking sounds from up to 25 feet away. You can even use it to monitor multiple windows and/or glass casings if the device is placed strategically. And we really appreciate the fact that this sensor can be used with multiple types of glass, including plate glass, float glass, tempered glass, wired glass, and laminated glass.

There are relatively few downsides associated with the DSC AC-500. Its biggest issue is that it needs a direct line of sight to the glass it is monitoring. This is a fairly standard requirement for glass break sensors, but it is still something you will want to keep in mind when using this sensor. Another downside is that as a wired sensor, it will need to be installed and physically connected with the panel. This may present some challenges for DIY installers who are not very adept at using tools or running wires. Still, these are relatively minor downsides. All things considered, we have no issue giving the DSC AC-500 5 Stars.

Good: Omni-Directional Microphone, Good Listening Range, Can Monitor Multiple Windows/Casings, Works w/ Many Types of Glass

Bad: Needs Direct Line of Sight, Must Be Installed, Wires Must Be Run

Bottom Line: 5 Stars

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