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GE Security Concord 4 series User Manual

GE Security Concord 4 series
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GE Security
user guide
466-2183 Rev B
June 2005
Concord 4 Series Security Systems
Part Numbers:
600-1021-95R
600-1022-95R
600-1040
600-1042
www.gesecurity.com

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

GE Security Concord 4 series Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeSecurity System
PartitionsUp to 4 partitions
CompatibilityGE Security devices
KeypadsUp to 8
CommunicationPhone line, cellular, or internet
Power Supply16.5VAC
Battery Backup12VDC, 7AH
System TypeHybrid (Wired/Wireless)
ZonesUp to 48 zones

Summary

Notices

FCC Part 15 Information to the User

Explains FCC Part 15 Class B compliance and interference guidelines for digital devices.

ACTA Part 68

Details FCC Part 68 compliance and telephone connection requirements for the system.

Commands at a Glance

Getting to Know Your Security System

Panel

Describes the central control unit of the security system, monitoring all sensors and devices.

Touchpads

Explains how touchpads are used to communicate with and control the system.

Door/Window Sensors

Details the function of door and window sensors in protecting the perimeter.

Motion Sensors

Explains the purpose of motion detectors in identifying movement.

Environmental Sensors

Describes sensors for smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide detection.

Optional System Components

Lists additional capabilities like HVAC control and remote access.

Communicating with the System

Alphanumeric and Fixed Display Touchpads

Describes wall-mounted touchpads with LEDs and text display for system information.

Wireless Handheld Touchpad

Explains the portable touchpad for room-to-room system control.

Keychain Touchpads

Details small, wireless touchpads for simple arming and disarming functions.

Touchtone Phones

Explains how to operate the system via a touchtone phone.

Instructing the System

Details the basic command pattern involving access codes for system operation.

Basic System Operations

What Happens in an Alarm Condition

Describes system reactions during an alarm, including tones and lights.

Fire Alarms

Details how fire alarms are detected, reported, and the necessary response.

Panic Alarms

Fire Panic Alarm

Explains how to activate a fire panic alarm from a touchpad.

Police Panic Alarm

Explains how to activate a police panic alarm from a touchpad.

Auxiliary Panic Alarm

Explains how to activate an auxiliary panic alarm from a touchpad.

Access Codes

Programming Access Codes

Details how to set up and manage user access codes for system operation.

System Master Code Privileges

Outlines the privileges granted by the System Master code.

Partition Master Code Privileges

Outlines the privileges granted by Partition Master codes.

Changing or Erasing User Codes

Provides procedures for changing and deleting user access codes.

Assigning Code Attributes

Explains how to assign special attributes to user codes.

Setting the Time and Date

Adjusting System Sounds and Touchpad Brightness

Adjusting the Touchpad Beeps (Fixed Display Touchpad Only)

Details how to change the pitch of touchpad beeps.

Adjusting the System Status Voice Volume

Explains how to adjust the volume of voice module announcements.

Adjusting the Touchpad Display Brightness

Details how to change the brightness of touchpad displays.

Using the Energy Saver Feature

Setting the Energy Saver High and Low Temperature Settings

How to configure temperature setpoints for energy saving.

Notification by Pager

Pager Messages

Explains the format and content of pager messages received by the system.

Event Code in Page

Identifies what happened based on event codes in pager messages.

Sensor Number or User Number in Page

Identifies who or what caused the event reported in a pager message.

Creating Time Schedules

Attaching Time Schedules

Explains how to link time schedules to system features for automation.

Advanced Light Control

Controlling Lights By Time Schedule

How to schedule lights to turn on/off automatically based on time.

Controlling Lights with Sensors

How to link lights to sensor activation for automated control.

Scheduled Arming

Opening and Closing Reports

What Will the Pager Report?

Details the content of pages for opening/closing reports.

Latchkey Paging

Latchkey Opening

Explains how latchkey opening pages are sent based on system events.

Latchkey Closing

Explains how latchkey closing pages are sent based on system events.

Assigning a Time Schedule to Latchkey Paging

How to attach time schedules to latchkey events for automated paging.

Notify by Exception

Assigning a Time Schedule to Exception Opening and Closing

How to attach time schedules to exception events for automated paging.

The No Activity Feature

Using the Panel Download Feature

Using a Partitioned System (Concord 4 systems only)

Partition-Specific Settings

Details settings that apply only to individual system partitions.

Jumping Partitions

Explains how to navigate between different system partitions.

Macro Keys

System Information

Viewing the Event Buffer

How to access and view the system's event history for diagnostics.

Using a Touchtone Phone to Operate Your System

Accessing the System from Off-site

Details how to connect to and control the system remotely.

Touchtone Phone System Operation

Provides steps for operating the system via phone.

Testing the System

Automatic Test Features

Describes the system's automatic checks for failures.

Manual Tests

Details user-performable tests for system components.

Sensor Test

Procedure to test individual sensors for correct operation.

Troubleshooting

Trouble Beeps and Trouble Messages

Explains system beeps and messages indicating problems.

Common Questions and Answers

Phone Issues

Addresses common problems related to phone control of the system.

Lighting Issues

Troubleshooting steps for common problems with automatic lighting.

Trouble Condition

AC POWER FAILURE

Explains issues related to AC power loss and backup battery.

LOW BATT

Addresses low battery conditions in the control panel.

PHONE FAILURE TROUBLE

Issues preventing communication with the central station.

Appendix A: User Sheets

System Sensors

A table to record details of installed system sensors.

User Codes

Provides space to record user code information and attributes.

Touchpad Information

Details about alphanumeric and fixed display touchpad features.

Keychain Touchpads

Specifics for Keychain Touchpad 1, including partition and latchkey settings.

System Features

Quick Arm

Feature for arming the system without an access code.

Quick Exit

Allows exiting and re-entering within a short timeframe.

Exit Extension

Feature to restart the exit delay if re-entering the premises.

If the Power Goes Out

No Activity Time

Feature to alert monitoring station if no activity is detected.

Resetting the Smoke Detector

Appendix B: Planning for Emergencies

Your Floor Plan

Guidelines for drawing your floor plan for emergency preparedness.

Alarm System Limitations

If Your System Needs Service

Appendix C: Programming Your System

Two Methods to Program Your System

Outlines menu-based and shortcut programming methods.

Using Programming Menus

A guide to navigating the system's programming menus.

Examples of Programming Using Menus

Provides examples of menu-driven programming tasks.

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