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PN: 631-00008-01 Rev 1.0
August 17, 2010

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  • Page 1 uControl User Guide TouchScreen PN: 631-00008-01 Rev 1.0 August 17, 2010...
  • Page 2 © 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 uControl, Inc. The uControl logo, uControl, Inc., and all other uControl products and technology names are trademarks or registered trademarks of uControl, Inc. All other products or services mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective companies. Compliances FCC Notice This device has been designed, constructed, and tested with for compliance with FCC Rules that regulate...
  • Page 3 UL985 Notice This device complies with UL985. UL1635 Notice This device complies with UL1635. ULC S545 Notice This device complies with ULC S545. UL985 Notice This device complies with ULC C1023. ETL Notice This device complies with all ETL and ETLC safety requirements. Limitations of Security Products Security products and alarm systems do not offer guaranteed protection against burglary, fire, or other emergencies.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ......................1 ELCOME TO THE OUCH CREEN ..................2 NDERSTANDING ECURITY ETWORK OMPONENTS ....................3 NDERSTANDING THE ECURITY YPES ............................4 NDERSTANDING LARMS ......................... 5 ONFIGURING THE OUCH CREEN ..............................6 UBSCRIBER ORTAL ........................7 SING THE OUCH CREEN ....................
  • Page 5 ............54 AINTAINING AND ONFIGURING THE OUCH CREEN EVICE ........................... 54 EBOOT THE OUCH CREEN ..................55 ONFIGURING THE CREEN RIGHTNESS ETTINGS ......................... 57 ONFIGURING THE CREENSAVER ..................... 57 ONFIGURING THE ONES AND OLUME EVELS ....................... 58 LEANING THE OUCH CREEN CREEN ..............

  • Page 6: Welcome To The Touchs

    Welcome to the TouchScreen Welcome to the TouchScreen The purpose of this document is to explain how to do the following:  Arm and disarm your security system  View system status and arm/disarm the system  Manage passcodes  Manage security zones ...

  • Page 7: Understanding Security

    Welcome to the TouchScreen Understanding Security Network Components Table 1 describes the equipment included with your security system. Table 1: Security Network Components Component Description TouchScreen The device used to interface with your security system. A/C Adapter Provides power to the TouchScreen from an outlet in your secured premises Sensors Doorway/ Monitors the opening and closing of potential entry and exit...

  • Page 8: Understanding Thes

    Welcome to the TouchScreen Understanding the Security Zone Types Security zones are the sensors that detect movement and the opening and closing of doors and windows. The sensors communicate wirelessly with your TouchScreen. Security zones are added to the system and configured by your installer. You can enable and disable each security zone using the Security widget.

  • Page 9: Understanding Alarms

    Welcome to the TouchScreen Understanding Alarms When an alarm is tripped an audible alert is sounded. From that point, you have a specific amount of time (default: 30 seconds) to enter your keypad code or an alarm will sound. If a valid keypad code is not entered within a specific time (default: 30 seconds) of the audible alarm sounding, a message is sent to a central monitoring station.

  • Page 10: Configuring The Touch

    Welcome to the TouchScreen Configuring the TouchScreen Your TouchScreen’s default settings are configured from the Settings widget. To access the Settings widget: From the Home screen (see page 11) touch the Settings widget. The Keypad screen is displayed. Touch the numbers to enter your keypad code. The Settings menu is displayed.

  • Page 11: Subscriber Portal

    Welcome to the TouchScreen Subscriber Portal The Subscriber Portal is a web-based tool that allows you to remotely connect to your security system. You can access the Subscriber Portal from a PC or mobile Internet device. Many operations that can be done from the TouchScreen can also be performed from the Subscriber Portal. Some operations such as managing which widgets are accessible from your TouchScreen can only be performed from the Subscriber Portal.

  • Page 12: Using The Touchscreen

    Using the TouchScreen Using the TouchScreen Understanding the TouchScreen Controls Figure 2: TouchScreen Device & Home Screen Page 7 | August 17, 2010...
  • Page 13 Using the TouchScreen Table 3: TouchScreen Controls Component Description More Information Screen Interfaces with your security system See page 10 Home button Press this button to go to the Home screen in the See Figure 2 TouchScreen screen. The button is located at the bottom center in front of the device.

  • Page 14: Low Power Mode

    Using the TouchScreen Low Power Mode The TouchScreen is powered by a back-up battery and A/C power. When A/C power is lost, the TouchScreen places itself in Low Power Mode (LPM). In LPM the following occurs:  The screen goes dark. ...

  • Page 15: Understanding The Screen

    Using the TouchScreen Understanding the Screen The TouchScreen screen is used to interface with your security system. It provides:  A real-time view of the system statuses  Tools to manage your security system  Additional optional applications Table 4: TouchScreen Screen Elements Component Description More...

  • Page 16: Content Area

    Using the TouchScreen Content Area This area contains the interactive functionality of your TouchScreen. When you use or modify a widget, this is where the tools and options are provided. If the Content Area is black (showing nothing) this is because the system is not receiving A/C power.

  • Page 17: Security Status Header

    Using the TouchScreen Security Status Header The Security Status header displays in the upper left hand of the TouchScreen. It tells you whether the system is armed or disarmed and other information. Touch this header to arm or disarm the system.
  • Page 18 Using the TouchScreen Table 5: System & Zone Trouble Header Messages Component Cause Solution Alarm communication TouchScreen is not accessing the Restore Internet connectivity as soon failed Internet through the local network, nor as possible. does it have cellular connectivity. If the lack of cellular connectivity persists, contact Customer Care.
  • Page 19 Using the TouchScreen Table 5: System & Zone Trouble Header Messages Component Cause Solution Network connection No broadband or cellular connectivity to Restore Internet connectivity as soon failed the TouchScreen as possible; Contact Customer Care to report your loss of cellular connectivity Sensor Battery Low Battery for the sensor named in this alert Replace the battery as soon as possible...
  • Page 20 Using the TouchScreen Table 5: System & Zone Trouble Header Messages Component Cause Solution System Tampered The back cover or battery cover of the Replace the cover as soon as possible. TouchScreen has been removed System Upgrade in Firmware update currently in progress No action required;...

  • Page 21: Managing Your Systems

    Managing Your System Security Managing Your System Security Understanding Arming Modes You can arm the system by multiple scenarios:  Arm Away—Everybody leaving  Arm Stay—People are still active inside (see page 18)  Arm Night—Everybody going to bed (see page 19) Different arming modes utilize different rules for when sensors are tripped and for Entry/Exit delays.
  • Page 22 Managing Your System Security For the Arm Away mode, the Entry/Exit Delay, the following rules apply:  When armed, the system audibly beeps once per second announcing that the system is in the Exit Delay period. During the last 10 seconds of the Exit Delay state, the system audibly fast beeps (two beeps per second).

  • Page 23: Arm Stay Mode

    Managing Your System Security Arm Stay Mode The Arm Stay mode is used to arm the system when there are still people in the premises. The following rules apply:  Alarm trips immediately if a monitored Perimeter zone (non-entry/exit door or window) is opened.

  • Page 24: Arm Night Mode

    Managing Your System Security Arm Night Mode The Arm Night mode, is used when everyone is going to bed. This mode works the same as Arm Stay except that there is no Entry Delay period. If an entry/exit zone is opened, an alarm sounds immediately. Note 1: There is still an Alarm Transmission Delay period (see page 20).

  • Page 25: Arming And Disarming The

    Managing Your System Security Arming and Disarming the System The Security status of your security system is displayed in the Security Status header. Message the Security Status header displays when the status is ―Armed‖. Click to disarm the system. Message the Security Status header displays when the status is ―Disarmed‖.
  • Page 26 Managing Your System Security To disarm the system from the TouchScreen: Touch the Security Status header when it is in Armed state. The Security Options screen is displayed with a keypad and the Arm System tab open. Touch the Security widget to display the Dashboard, then touch the Arm System tab: Enter your security code and click Disarm.
  • Page 27 Managing Your System Security The Security Status Header changes to show that the system is disarmed. There is no Entry Exit. Page 22 | August 17, 2010...

  • Page 28: Arming The System

    Managing Your System Security Arming the System To arm the system from the TouchScreen or Key Pad: Touch the Security Status header when it is in Disarmed state. The Security Options screen is displayed with a keypad and the Arm System tab open. Touch an Arming mode and enter your security code.
  • Page 29 Managing Your System Security To arm the system remotely from the Subscriber Portal: Click the Security Status header when it is in Disarmed state. Or select SecurityArm from the toolbar. A dialog is displayed: Enter your keypad code. Chose whether any of the monitored security zones will be turned off (bypassed) or turned on (armed) Choose the Arming Mode by clicking Arm Stay, Arm Away, or Arm Night (see Understanding Arming Modes on page 16).

  • Page 30: Cancelling The Arming

    Managing Your System Security When the system is armed the Security Status Header immediately changes to show that state. Cancelling the Arming Process If you arm the system in Arm Away or Arm Stay mode, the Security Status header displays a countdown of the number of seconds until the Exit Delay is over.

  • Page 31: Quickarming Thes

    Managing Your System Security Quickarming the System Touch the Quickarm button on the lower front of the TouchScreen to immediately arm the system in Alarm Away mode. By default, Quickarming does not require a security code, but it can be configured to require it. If you do not exit through an entry/exit security zone, the system arms in Alarm Stay mode.

  • Page 32: Larm

    Managing Your System Security Sending a Emergency Alarm You can manually trip an alarm in the event of an emergency by clicking the Panic button. To manually trip an alarm: Press the Panic button on the lower front of the TouchScreen. The Emergency screen is displayed.

  • Page 33: Rab

    Managing Your System Security Protection Against Smash & Grab Your security system communicates continuously (via Internet and cellular) with the monitoring servers. There is always the possibility that an intruder will attempt to defeat your security system by breaking in to the premises and destroying the TouchScreen. But this is the most futile method they could use.

  • Page 34: Protection Against Smash Managing Sensors

    Managing Your System Security Managing Sensors You cannot add or delete the sensors in your security system, but you can control how they appear in reports and tool in your TouchScreen and the Subscriber Portal. Disable a Sensor You can turn a zone off, that is, have the zone not be monitored when the system is armed. This is useful during periods when a sensor is being repaired.

  • Page 35: Vent History

    Managing Your System Security Viewing Your Zone Event History When something occurs at a zone, whether or not the system is armed, or the zone is turned off, the security system logs an event. To view the Zone Event History: Touch the Security widget on the Home screen.

  • Page 36: Touchscreen

    Managing Your System Security Changing the Order that Security Zones are Listed in the TouchScreen If you have a lot of sensors, you might have to scroll down to see them all in screens that manage and report on security zones. You can designate more important sensors to always be listed at the top of screens and reports.

  • Page 37: Viewing Your Zone E Changing The Order That Managing Cameras

    Managing Your System Security Managing Cameras You can have up to six cameras connected to a TouchScreen at a time. Each camera has a name assigned to it when it is added. Each camera can also be associated with a sensor so that it takes a series of pictures when an alarm is tripped by the sensor.
  • Page 38 Managing Your System Security The details of the selected camera are displayed. Touch the Associated Zone fields to display menu of options for assigning the camera to a security zone. See Table 7. Touch Next. The Edit a Camera screen is displayed showing a label and a captured image of all the camera views. Table 7: Associated Zone Menu Options for Cameras Arming Mode Description...

  • Page 39: Testing Your Alarms

    Managing Your System Security Testing Your Alarms You must test your security system at least once per week to ensure that it is in working dependably. Once per month, it is imperative that you do the following: • Test your alarm capability •...
  • Page 40 Managing Your System Security To have your test alarms reported to central monitoring, touch Disabled. Enabled The button changes to . Your test alarms will be sent to central monitoring. Note: If the Enabled button is already displayed, touch Enabled to choose to have your test alarms NOT sent to central monitoring.
  • Page 41 Managing Your System Security When the security zones are ready for testing, “Ready to Arm” is displayed under the Arm button. Touch Arm. Your security system is armed in the special Test mode. The Exit Delay is only 10 seconds long. Motion sensors are turned off (not tripping alarms but recording events) until an Entry/Exit security zone is faulted.
  • Page 42 Managing Your System Security Fault each additional alarm and ensure that it is marked as alarm (see Table 8). Table 8: Sensor Testing Operations Sensor Testing Process Door/Window Open and close the door or window. Motion Detector Avoid the motion detector’s view for three minutes after arming the system, then walk in front of it.
  • Page 43 Managing Your System Security Touch Next. The Review Alarms screen is displayed showing a history of the zones in your system. Review the zone event history. Ensure you have received any configured alerts via email or SMS. If you enabled Send Test Alarm Messages, contact the central monitoring station Test number to ensure that they received all the generated alarms.

  • Page 44: Anaging Onnectivity Tations

    Managing Your System Security Managing Connectivity Between the TouchScreen and the Central Monitoring Stations The TouchScreen is constantly communicating with central monitoring stations. It connects via your service provider using broadband. It also connects to a cellular network if your Internet connectivity goes down.
  • Page 45 Managing Your System Security To test the TouchScreen connectivity: From the Settings widget (see Configuring the TouchScreen on page 5), touch Advanced Settings  Connectivity. The Connectivity menu is displayed. Touch Test Connectivity. The Wi-Fi and Cellular Signal Strength screen is displayed. Page 40 | August 17, 2010...

  • Page 46: Viewing Signal Strength Testing Your Connectivity Configuring A New Or Network

    Managing Your System Security Configuring a New or Reset Security Network Router to Work within the Security Network When the security network was originally installed, the Installer performed various procedures to ―activate‖ your network for use. One of those procedures was to configure your security network router for use by the TouchScreen.
  • Page 47 Managing Your System Security To reconfigure the security network router for use by the security system: From the Settings widget (see Configuring the TouchScreen on page 5), touch Advanced Settings  Connectivity. The Connectivity menu is displayed. Touch Reset Router From Factory. The Rest Router From Factory screen is displayed.
  • Page 48 Managing Your System Security The Rest Router From Factory Checklist screen is displayed. Perform the steps listed on the screen in order. Touch Next. The Ethernet Adapters screen is displayed. The TouchScreen reconfigures the router so that it can securely use it as the hub of the security network.

  • Page 49: Internet

    Managing Your System Security Managing Connectivity Between Your Home Devices and the Internet You home network accesses the Internet through your security network router DMZ. The router’s DMZ selectively exposes your home network to the Internet. By default, your home network can access the Internet, but entities in the Internet cannot access computers and devices in your home network.
  • Page 50 Managing Your System Security Figure 5: Security Network Router Can Permit Access to Your Home Network from the Internet To permit access to your home network router from the Internet: From the Settings widget (see Configuring the TouchScreen on page 5), touch Advanced Settings  Connectivity.
  • Page 51 Managing Your System Security The Connectivity menu is displayed. Touch Expose Personal Router to Internet. The Expose Personal Router to Internet screen is displayed. Touch Next. The Personal Router Setup screen is displayed. Page 46 | August 17, 2010...
  • Page 52 Managing Your System Security Touch Next. The Search for Devices screen is displayed. When an available router is located that is connected to the security network router by an Ethernet cable, the Located Devices screen is displayed. The available routers are listed by MAC address. Touch the MAC address of the router that needs to be exposed to the Internet.
  • Page 53 Managing Your System Security From the Settings widget (see Configuring the TouchScreen on page 5), touch Advanced Settings  Connectivity. The Connectivity menu is displayed. Touch Hide Personal Router to Internet. The Hide Personal Router to Internet screen is displayed. Page 48 | August 17, 2010...
  • Page 54 Managing Your System Security Touch Next. The Configuring Router screen is displayed. The TouchScreen reconfigures the security network router DMZ to hide any connected router from access by entities in the Internet. Page 49 | August 17, 2010...

  • Page 55: Asscodes In Your Security System

    Managing Your System Security Managing the Passcodes in your Security System Your security system provides the following default keypad codes:  Master  Guest (a ―Guest‖ permission-level)  Duress (see Understanding the Duress Keypad Code on page 52) You can add additional keypad codes for See Table 9 on page 51 keypad code types.
  • Page 56 Managing Your System Security From this screen you can modify your keypad codes or add new ones. To add a new keypad code: From the Manage Keypad Codes screen, touch Add Keycode. The Add Keypad Code screen is displayed. Table 9: Keypad Code Permission Levels Arming Mode Description Standard...

  • Page 57: Duress Keypad Code

    Managing Your System Security Understanding the Duress Keypad Code The Duress keypad code is used to if an intruder forces you to disarm your system or access your security settings. Rather than entering your keypad code, enter the Duress keypad code. When you do this, you will be granted full access to your TouchScreen, but a silent alarm is immediately sent to the central monitoring station and police are dispatched.

  • Page 58: Word

    Managing Your System Security Managing Your Secret Word When an alarm is sent to a central monitoring station, they will attempt to contact you to verify that a true emergency is occurring. When you answer, they will ask for your secret word as an additional verification.

  • Page 59: Maintaining And Configuring The Reboot The Touch Screen

    Maintaining and Configuring the TouchScreen Device Maintaining and Configuring the TouchScreen Device You can configure the way the TouchScreen device displays your security information. Reboot the TouchScreen Occasionally, a problem might arise that could be solved by rebooting the TouchScreen. To turn the TouchScreen off and on: From the Settings menu (see Configuring the TouchScreen on page 5), touch Advanced Settings...

  • Page 60: Configuring The Screenb

    Maintaining and Configuring the TouchScreen Device Configuring the Screen Brightness Settings There are several options for configuring the TouchScreen’s screen brightness:  Dim the default setting from level 10 (the brightest and the default setting) to level 1 (the dimmest). ...
  • Page 61 Maintaining and Configuring the TouchScreen Device The Idle Timeout maximum is 30 minutes. It decreased in increments of 5 minutes. To have the screen never dim due to inactivity, set the Dimming Level to 10. To configure the screen to dim during a set time period: Note 1: When a user touches the screen, it will brighten to its default brightness level.

  • Page 62: Configuring The Screensaver

    Maintaining and Configuring the TouchScreen Device Configuring the Screensaver You can configure the TouchScreen to display a screen saver after the device has been inactive for some period of minutes. To configure the TouchScreen screensaver: From the Settings menu (see Configuring the TouchScreen on page 5), touch TouchScreen Screensaver Configuration.
  • Page 63 Maintaining and Configuring the TouchScreen Device Cleaning the TouchScreen Screen The TouchScreen can be hard to clean without accidentally pressing buttons; even accidentally arming or disarming the system. To clean the TouchScreen screen: From the Settings menu (see Configuring the TouchScreen on page 5), select Touchscreen Clean Screen.

  • Page 64: Viewing Technicals

    Maintaining and Configuring the TouchScreen Device Viewing Technical Specifications of Your TouchScreen From the Settings menu (see Configuring the TouchScreen on page 5), touch About. The About This Touchscreen screen displayed. Table 11: ‘About This Touchscreen’ Details Arming Mode Description Version Current firmware version installed on your TouchScreen Wi-Fi IP Address...

  • Page 65: Appendix A: Using The Keyp

    Appendix A: Using the Key Pad Appendix A: Using the Key Pad A key pad is a wireless peripheral that lets you perform certain TouchScreen functions in additional locations in your premises. For example, you could install a key pad near a less-used entry or in an upstairs bedroom to ensure its Emergency Alarm feature is always readily accessible.

  • Page 66: Arm Away Mode

    Appendix A: Using the Key Pad Arm Away Mode Enter a valid keypad code followed by the button to arm the system in Arm Away mode (no one still in the premises). See page 16 for an explanation of this arming mode. button turns red for 3 seconds to indicate that the Exit Delay has started (default 30 seconds—TouchScreen beeps during this period).

  • Page 67: Mounting The Key Pad

    Appendix A: Using the Key Pad Mounting the Key Pad To mount a key pad to the wall: Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the faceplate from the front of the key pad (Figure 6). Behind the circuit board, four holes are visible at the back of the device. Figure 6 Place the key pad on the wall where you want it located, and use a pen to mark the location of the four holes.

  • Page 68: Checking System Status

    Appendix B: Using the Key Fob Appendix B: Using the Key Fob A key fob is a wireless peripheral that lets you perform certain TouchScreen functions in additional locations in your premises.  Check the current system status (armed, disarmed, or ―not ready‖) ...

  • Page 69: Arming The System

    Appendix B: Using the Key Fob Arming the System From the key pad, you can arm your system in Arm Away mode or Arm Stay. Arm Night mode must be performed from the TouchScreen or Subscriber Portal. Arm Away Mode Press the button for about 2 seconds to arm the system in Arm Away mode (no one still in the premises).

  • Page 70: Sending An Emergencyp

    Appendix B: Using the Key Fob Sending an Emergency Police Alarm Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to send a silent alarm to central monitoring for police assistance. The LED flashes orange to indicate that the alarm has been sent. The TouchScreen will not react in any way, but if you check the History tab on the Security widget, you are able to see that an alarm was sent.

  • Page 71: Battery Requirements

    Appendix C: Device Installation and Maintenance Appendix C: Device Installation and Maintenance Battery Requirements Table 12: Device Batteries Device Device Type Batteries Model Type Quantity 4 volt TouchScreen Central Controller P5 TS Lithium Door/ Window Sensor Motion Detector Sensor CR123A Sensor Glass Break Detector CR123A...

  • Page 72: Installation Information

    Appendix C: Device Installation and Maintenance Installation Information TouchScreen Installation Options The TouchScreen can be positioned on a flat surface or mounted to the wall (see page 69). Wherever the TouchScreen is placed, ensure that it is in a location where its sirens and other audible signals can be clearly heard by the occupants.
  • Page 73 Appendix C: Device Installation and Maintenance Remove the center screw from the wall outlet. Plug the TouchScreen’s A/C adapter into the TOP plug of the wall outlet, and replace the center screw through the bracket hole. Use a P1 Phillips screwdriver to install the (4) screws for the TouchScreen stand.
  • Page 74 Appendix C: Device Installation and Maintenance Connect the A/C adapter cable to the back of the TouchScreen, working the cord through the stand. If the installation plan does not involve the TouchScreen connecting to the customer’s network wirelessly, then connect an Ethernet cable to the TouchScreen and the uControl- dedicated router.
  • Page 75 Appendix C: Device Installation and Maintenance To mount the TouchScreen to the wall: Insert the A/C adapter into the bracket. Remove the center screw from the wall outlet. Plug the TouchScreen’s A/C adapter into the TOP plug of the wall outlet, and replace the center screw through the bracket hole.
  • Page 76 Appendix C: Device Installation and Maintenance Use the included screws to affix the wall mount to the wall over the cut-out (Figure 8). Attach the TouchScreen to the wall mount by aligning the wall mount protuberances to the holes in the back of the TouchScreen (Figure Figure 8 Figure 9 After the TouchScreen has been...
  • Page 77 Appendix C: Device Installation and Maintenance Separating the TouchScreen from the Wall Mount To remove the TouchScreen from the wall mount: Page 72 | August 17, 2010...

  • Page 78: Recommendations Fors

    Appendix C: Device Installation and Maintenance Recommendations for Sensor Installation and Placement Door/Window Sensors and Glass Break Detectors Install door/window sensors and/or glass break detectors at every possible location of entry, both upstairs and down. Glass Break Detectors For best detector performance, select a mounting location that is: ...

  • Page 79: Door /Window Sensors And Glass Break Detectors Motion Detectors

    Appendix C: Device Installation and Maintenance Motion Detectors When placing motion detectors, anticipate traffic patterns:  The lanes of traffic most used by people in your home are also those most likely to be used by intruders  Foyers, stairways, hallways, and entrance-ways are excellent locations for a motion detector. ...

  • Page 80: Smoke Detectori

    Appendix C: Device Installation and Maintenance Smoke Detector Installation Recommendations The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends the following for the number and placement of smoke detectors. Place smoke alarms as follows:  In every bedroom, in hallways, and on every level of the premises, including the attic and basement.

  • Page 81: Camera Installationr

    Appendix C: Device Installation and Maintenance Camera Installation Recommendations Camera views are accessible to TouchScreen users and family members who log into the Subscriber Portal. When placing cameras, consider whether what they a monitoring poses any privacy issues. System Limitations Your security system is designed to provide continued protection in the case of a temporary loss of power or Internet connectivity.

  • Page 82: Emergency Preparation

    Appendix C: Device Installation and Maintenance Emergency Preparation Do not wait until an emergency occurs to make a plan. Talk to each other about what each person should do in an emergency. For example: • Learn your security system. Get to know how to arm and disarm it and what to do when the authorities or central monitoring calls.

  • Page 83: Appendix D: Quick Reference

    Appendix D: Quick Reference Tables Appendix D: Quick Reference Tables This section provides tables that list the ranges and default settings for features in your security system. The tables are grouped in the following categories:  System & Security settings ...
  • Page 84 Appendix D: Quick Reference Tables Table 13: System & Security Settings Ranges & Defaults Feature Comments Ranges & Defaults Emergency Alarms (aka TouchScreen: The functions of these buttons manual alarms) Press to access Emergency Alarm options cannot be changed. Key Fob/Key Pad: Press and hold for 1.5 seconds to send a Panic alarm for police assistance System...
  • Page 85 Appendix D: Quick Reference Tables Table 13: System & Security Settings Ranges & Defaults Feature Comments Ranges & Defaults Initiating Emergency This is a two-step action from the TouchScreen. Not configurable. Alarms (aka manual alarms) Cross Zoning Two security zones that only trip an alarm if they are Default: 10 seconds both faulted within a configured period of time.
  • Page 86 Appendix D: Quick Reference Tables Table 14: TouchScreen Settings Ranges & Defaults Feature Comments Ranges & Defaults Screen Brightness The relative brightness of the TouchScreen screen. Default: 10 (brightest) Range: 1 to 10 Automatic Screen Idle Timeout Default: 30 minutes Dimming Range: 5 minutes to 30 minutes (in 5 minute increments)

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