Operation Manual
1. Introduction and Overview
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1.2. Security System Components
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Control System
The Control System is the brain of the system. It
communicates with all the devices connected to the
system. For example, in the event of a burglary, a
detector sends a signal to the Control System indicating
that it has sensed motion on the premises. On receiving
this signal, the Control System makes the decision to
report the alarm to your monitoring service and activate
the siren.
Detectors
Detectors are the devices that protect your home, alerting the Control
System when there is a breach in security. Magnetic contacts protect
your doors and windows while motion detectors are able to detect an
intruder moving across its field of view. Vibration and glassbreak
detectors are able to sense low-amplitude vibrations and forced break-in
attempts around vulnerable access points. Additionally, smoke, carbon
monoxide, gas leak and flood detectors can be installed to provide an
early warning in the event of a fire, the presence of dangerous gases or
the potential for flooding.
Keyfobs
Keyfobs are hand-held transmitters that are used to operate the system.
Various keyfobs are available providing a number of functions. For
example, arming/disarming the system and sending panic and medical
assistance alarms.
Keypads
The keypads enable you to communicate with the Control System in
order to perform a number of different functions. The main function you
can perform using a keypad is to arm the system when leaving your
home and to disarm on your return.
Sirens and Strobes
While the Control System includes a built-in internal siren, it is possible
that you also have an external siren and strobes installed. The sirens are
sounded and the strobes are activated during certain alarm conditions
serving to warn you and ward off intruders.