1. Introduction and Overview
iConnect User Manual
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IMPORTANT: There is a communication delay of 30 seconds in this Control
Systemfornon‐firealarms.Thisdelaycanbereducedto15secondsoritcanbe
increased to 45 seconds at the option of the end user in consultation with the
installer.Firealarmsarecommunicatedimmediately.
1.4. Home Automation
An optional expansion module can provide you with the ability to control up to 16
individual electrical appliances or lights using the front panel keypad, wireless
keypads, telecontrol, SMS, or keyfobs. Additionally, each appliance can be
programmed to be turned on and off automatically according to various schedules
andsystemstatusconditions.
1.5. Self-Monitoring
Inadditiontotheabilitytoreporttoamonitoringservice,thesystemcanalsosendyou
and other users notification when an event occurs. This may be in the form of vocal
messagesplayedoverthetelephoneor,ifyoursystemsupportscellularcommunication,
you can receive information on system status via SMS. If an alarm occurs on the
premises,youareinformednomatterwhereyouareintheworld.
1.6. Telephone Control
DTMF Telecontrol
The iConnect offers a range of “Telecontrol” features that provide remote access via
the telephone (PSTN or Cellular). These features include remote arming/disarming,
control over Home Automation units, PGM output activation/deactivation, siren
cancelandTwo‐Wayaudioviathe ControlSystem’sbuilt‐inmicrophoneandspeaker
–seep.27,
6Telecontrol.
TheTwo‐WayAudiofeaturesallowyoutocontactyourhomedirectlyintheeventofan
alarmorsimplytocheckyourhomewhileyouareaway.
A sensor detects. The Control S
stem is alerted.
An alarm is generated and the
monitoring service is notified.