BRDSC01 v4, your gateway to smarter home security

Upgrade your existing DSC alarm system effortlessly with BRDSC01 v4, an advanced interface that brings your security system into home automation age. By enabling WiFi connectivity, BRDSC01 v4 grants you remote control access from multiple systems and applications, revolutionizing the way you interact with your home security system.

Experience Seamless Integration

Seamlessly integrate your alarm system with popular automation systems like Home Assistant, OpenHAB, Node-RED, and more, for enhanced convenience and control. when you are at home or remotly, from your smartphone. Harness the power of MQTT protocol compatibility, opening doors to a wide array of mobile and web applications tailored to the IoT world.

Unlock the Potential of Your Security System

Your alarm panel can provide a lot of information to your home automation system.

Gain valuable data from your alarm panel, enriching your home automation system and enhancing automations. Enjoy a multitude of benefits, including automated control based on your alarm status or its sensors, presence simulation scenes, and proactive reminders to arm your system when needed.

Experience the Future of Home Security

With BRDSC01 v4, taking charge of your home security has never been easier or more intuitive. Experience the ease and reassurance of smart security solutions, all without the necessity of investing in a new alarm system.

Main features

• Status tracking of armed/alarm/fire states for partitions 1-8
• Status tracking of zones 1-64
• Trouble status indicator
• Enables writing keys to the panel for partitions 1-8
• All DSC PowerSeries panels are supported (DSC Classic series PC1500/1550 not supported)
• Super easy wiring
• 2 digital PINs for connecting accesories.
• In circuit programming connector.
• Power Supply: DC12V from alarm system.
• Dimensions: 55mm x 35mm x 13mm
• Wireless standard: WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
• Security Mechanism: WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
• Protocols: MQTT (with Birth message and LTW support for availability status)
• TLS for secure communication channel
• OTA firmware update
• Connection status indicator led
• WiFi password recovery button
• Reset button

Improvements on this v4 version from v2.1:

• Size: 56% less volume than v2.1
• A reset button has been added on this version.
• Automatic reset at startup.
• In ciruit programing connector.
• The ESP board socket has been removed.
• SMD components.

Imagine a scenario where you’ve set your alarm system to “away mode” as you leave your home for the day. In this situation, your connected automation system springs into action, detecting the armed status of your alarm and taking proactive measures to enhance your home’s security and energy efficiency. It seamlessly turns off any lights that may have been left on, ensuring that you conserve energy and maintain a secure environment while you’re away. Similarly, if you’re on vacation or a trip and your alarm system remains armed, your automation system recognizes the absence and adjusts its behavior accordingly. After sunset, it initiates a presence simulation scene, illuminating lights and activating other smart devices to create the illusion of occupancy and deter potential intruders. Moreover, if you disarm your alarm system but forget to arm it before leaving, your automation system remains vigilant. It monitors the status of windows, doors, and movement within your home. If it detects prolonged inactivity and closed entry points, it sends a prompt to your mobile phone, reminding you to arm the alarm remotely. Additionally, when you opt for “stay mode” on your alarm system, indicating that you’re indoors, your automation system synchronizes with this setting. It adjusts lighting levels to suit your comfort and security needs, keeping exterior lights on for safety while dimming interior lights to conserve energy and create a cozy atmosphere inside your home.

Tested on DSC panels: PC585, PC1555MX, PC1565, PC5005, PC5010, PC5015, PC5020, PC1616, PC1808, PC1832, PC1864.