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DSC has a few main classes of Control Panels:

 

Older 'Classic Series' PC panels.

These panels were installed throughout the 1990's and into the very early 2000's. They are typically used in installations with 8 zones or less, although the PC 3000 could have up to 16 zones. Up to 16 user access codes could be programmed.                          

Original Power Series

Very Common system. These panels were installed between 2002 and approximately 2007. They can accommodate up to 64 zones, and were the first series of panel that could use both hard-wired and wireless sensors. Up to 32 user access codes could be programmed

 

 

New Power Series

Very Common system. These panels premiered in 2006 and are still installed today. The first series of panels to use the all-white keypads with the rounded corners. They can accommodate up to 64 zones. Up to 95 user access codes could be programmed.            

NEO

Newest series of panels. Premiered in 2014. Uses all-white keypads with rounded corners. Features the only keypad with a built in reader, allowing the user to swipe a card to arm/disarm. It can accommodate up to 128 zones. Up to 95 user access codes could be programmed.            

Maxsys

Larger systems, primarily used in commercial applications. They are often used in premises with access control systems. The can accommodate up to 128 zones. Hundreds of access codes could be programmed.              

Envoy

The first systems that used all wireless sensors. Installed into the early 2000's. The only series of panels that feature a 'talking' keypad, which would use voiced messages to indicate alarm/system status. Can be identified by the 'Envoy' label on the front of the keypad.          

Self-Contained Wireless (SCW) / Impassa

Use all wireless sensors. Has no separate control panel - all the circuitry and back up battery are located within the keypad. Can be identified by the speaker grille on both sides of the keypad. Premiered in 2007.

Alexor

Uses all wireless sensors. Has a separate control panel (not self-contained). Uses only wireless keypads. Premiered in 2010.