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1. About the Alarm System
Introduction
This section of the manual titled ‘About the Alarm System’
is a thorough explanation of general system concepts and
how the alarm system works.
The next section of this manual titled ‘Operating the Alarm
System’ explains how the alarm system operates and
instructs on how to arm, disarm and omit zones.
The following section of the manual, titled ‘The User Menu’
is reserved for more detailed system information like
programming User codes and viewing the Event Log etc.
Overview
The alarm system consists of a control panel, one or more
keypads and various detectors and sensors. The control
panel will normally be mounted out of sight in a utility room
or basement etc. The control panel houses the system’s
electronics and stand-by battery. There is normally no
reason for anyone except an installer or service person to
have access to the control panel.
The keypad is used to send commands to the system and
to display the current system status via the English text
display. The keypad also provides audible feedback each
time a key is pressed. Each keypad will be mounted in a
convenient location inside the protected premises, near
the designated points of entry/exit.
User Codes
Users of the alarm system will be assigned a unique 4, 5 or
6 digit User code. User codes are used to arm and disarm
areas to which they are assigned. Some User codes can
also access additional options such as, system tests and
omitting zones.
The User code may not allow access to certain system
functions. For instance, if the code is only allowed to arm
and disarm area A, it will not be able to arm or disarm
other areas, or the entire system.
Most User codes can arm and disarm areas assigned to them
from any keypad on the system. However, Local Users will
only be able to arm and disarm areas assigned to them, from
keypads assigned to the same areas.
Zones
A ‘zone’ is part of the protected premises and may consist
of one or more detection devices protecting rooms and
points of entry/exit, (e.g. front door, kitchen, downstairs
windows, upstairs bedrooms, etc.). When the alarm
system is fully armed, all of the zones on the system are
monitored
Some zones may belong to more than one area, such as
points of entry/exit i.e. the front door and the hallway.
These are called global zones because they are assigned
to multiple areas.
Global Zones
A zone that is assigned to more than one area will only be
monitored when all of the areas it is assigned to are
armed.