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GC2 Wireless Security System | User Guide
BASIC OPERATION
Following are general operational concepts
that your system supports. Understanding
these concepts will help you to use your
security system to its fullest extent.
Sensor Types/Zones
The system's wireless sensors have been
assigned to selected "types" (often called
"zones"). The sensor type determines how
and when the system will react to a signal
from the sensor. Some sensors are armed 24
hours a day, other sensors are only armed
when the system is armed.
Smoke, Heat, and Freeze
Protection
If wireless smoke, heat, and freeze detectors
have been installed in your system, they are
armed 24 hours a day. They will sound an
alarm when smoke is detected and can
report the fire alarm to the Central Station.
See "Smoke, Heat and Freeze Protection" on
page 21 for emergency planning and
evacuation information.
Burglary Protection
Burglary protection is provided by perimeter
and interior sensors. When the system is
armed in the Away mode, both perimeter
and interior sensors are armed and can
trigger an alarm. When the system is armed
in the Stay mode, only the perimeter sensors
are armed and can trigger an alarm.
Both arming modes offer an Exit Delay that
allows time to exit the premises without
triggering the alarm. Upon re‐entry, an Entry
Delay is enabled that allows you time to
disarm the system.
You can set sensors to sound a chime and/or
a voice announcement when they are
triggered. This lets you monitor your doors
and windows while the system is disarmed.
For more details, see "Burglary Protection"
on page 9.
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User Codes
The system installer has already
programmed a master user code for your
system. This code can be used to control the
system as well as assign and change the
other user codes. The master user code can
also access several system setup settings in
the User Toolbox.
Alarms
When an alarm occurs, the Control Panel's
siren and an external siren (if installed)
sound for a preset time. During alarms and
after disarming, the alarm history button
displays all the alarms that have occurred,
and which sensors were involved. The alarm
history clears the next time the system is
armed or can be cleared manually.
Messages
Your security system supports receiving
messages from the Central Station. The
messages can be about system upgrades,
additional services, special regional weather
alerts, etc.
Trouble Alerts
The system monitors itself for abnormal
operating conditions and will alert you if
trouble is detected. Trouble conditions can
be reported to the Central Station.
Wireless Sensors
Your security system comes with wireless
sensors. Some sensors are visible, others
may be hidden by doorjambs or where the
sensor is mounted. Depending on your type
of installation and how many sensors are
installed with the Control Panel, sensors can
include but are not limited to the following:
Door/Window Sensor
Glass Break Sensor
CO Sensor
Key Fob
Motion Detector
Smoke/Heat/Freeze Alarm
Panic Remote Button
Wireless Touch Screen Keypad
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