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- Page 1 S1 GSM WiFi Security System Version 1 - Jun 2018...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Self Monitoring GSM SIM Card and WiFi Free Mobile App (iPhone / Android) Pre-Programmed Accessories Support Resources The Main Panel Main Panel Features Main Panel Operation Status Light Voice Prompts Arming, Disarming, and Triggering the Alarm First-Time Setup Take Notes Test the Accessories... - Page 4 Table of Contents (continued) Phone Controls (continued) Only Contacts Can Call / Text the Main Panel Recording Your Custom Message Central Monitoring (Contact ID) Auto Arm / Disarm Delays - Entry & Exit Delay Panel Settings Arm / Disarm SMS Power / Battery Notices Siren Time &...
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Page 6: Introduction
GSM SIM Card and WiFi You can connect your S1 main panel to any 2.4GHz WiFi signal that you have access to. You can also use a GSM SIM card so the system can place calls over a cellular tower, with no Internet required. -
Page 7: Pre-Programmed Accessories
Pre-programmed Accessories The system works with wireless accessories, and all of have been the accessories that come with your system pre-programmed by our technicians so that you can start using your system right away! If you add accessories later, programming them to the system is quick and easy as well. Support Resources www.FortressSecurityStore.com Check out... -
Page 8: The Main Panel
The Main Panel In this section we’ll introduce you to the S1 GSM WiFi main panel. This main panel is a hub for your accessories. The alarm is armed or disarmed through this main panel, and you can also change settings in the main panel by using the mobile app, or the buttons on the panel itself. -
Page 9: Main Panel Features
Main Panel Features Signals and Communication The S1 GSM WiFi main panel is able to act as a stand-alone local alarm with wireless accessories. It is also able to act as a self-monitored system when connected through an ex- isting WiFi signal and/or a GSM SIM card. The system is also compatible with Contact ID central monitoring com- panies (with active SIM card required). - Page 10 WiFi Button The WiFi Button is used to connect the S1 main panel to your existing WiFi signal while using the free “My Fortress” mobile app. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to enter “Smart Config Mode. ”...
- Page 11 Buttons and Ports (continued) Wired Siren In The Wired Siren In port is used to connect the wired internal siren to the main panel. The Fortress wired siren is 130 decibels. When connecting the siren’s cable, make sure that it is firmly plugged into this port all the way.
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Page 12: Main Panel Operation
Bind Code manually. It is located on the bottom of the main panel, as shown. Main Panel Operation The S1 main panel has a Status Light that lights up in a ring under the Central Button on the top of the panel. -
Page 13: Status Light
Status Light The Status Light changes colors to indicate what the cur- rent state of the S1 main panel is. Here are some common indicators and what they mean. Green Light The system is disarmed. Red Light The system is armed in Away Armed mode. -
Page 14: Voice Prompts
Voice Prompts The S1 main panel will play a number of different voice prompts at different times. Here are a few common voice prompts you will hear from the main panel: Panel Turned On “Welcome to your Fortress system. ”... -
Page 15: Arming, Disarming, And Triggering The Alarm
Arming, Disarming, and Triggering the Alarm You can use the Central Button on the top of the panel to arm and disarm the system, as well as to trigger the Panic / SOS feature. You can also control the system through the mobile app and/or by using the remote key fobs. -
Page 16: First-Time Setup
(If you add more accessories at a later time, programming them is quick and easy.) Here are a few quick steps you can take to set up your new S1 GSM WiFi Security System: • Take Notes - Zone Numbers • Test the Accessories •... -
Page 17: Test The Accessories
Test the Accessories Before installing or mounting the accessories, it’s a good idea to test each one to make sure they’re all working. You can arm the system, trigger an accessory, and confirm that the alarm triggers and reports the Zone number to you. There are more details about how to trigger the accessories in the Accessories section of this user manual. -
Page 18: Download The Mobile App
Download the Mobile App Download the app You can download the free mobile app for iOS or Android by opening the App Store and searching for “My Fortress. ” You can also scan this QR code: http://app.fortresssecuritystore.com My Fortress... -
Page 19: Connecting / Activating A Sim Card
Connecting / Activating a SIM Card When you have a SIM card installed and activated in the S1 GSM WiFi main panel, then it’s able to send and receive calls and texts, just as if it were a cellular phone. In that way, it’s able to notify you even without a WiFi connection. -
Page 20: Connecting To Wifi - Mobile App
Connecting to WiFi Smart Config & AP Config To connect the S1 GSM WiFi main panel to WiFi, install the free “My Fortress” mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, and then follow the steps in the mobile app. -
Page 21: Remote Notifications
Remote Notifications Your S1 GSM WiFi Security System can be connected us- ing WiFi and/or a GSM SIM card to allow you to control the system remotely, and to receive alerts when you’re away from home. Without a remote connection, the system can still work as a local, stand-alone alarm. -
Page 22: Using The System
Using the System If you’re setting up your S1 GSM WiFi Security System for the first time, we recommend browsing through the previ- ous sections of this user manual, The Main Panel and First- Time Setup. In this section, we’ll talk about the features and settings... -
Page 23: Phone Controls
In the My Fortress mobile app, navigate to “Management -> Contacts. ” From this screen, you can add, edit, and re- move Contacts from your Contact List. The S1 GSM WiFi main panel will ignore calls and texts from any number... -
Page 24: Adding/Removing Contact Phone Numbers
In the pictures on the previous page, you can see that we have created a new contact named “Bob’s Cell Phone” and we’ve told the system that we want to receive both a call and an SMS / text message when the alarm is triggered. When you back out of this menu, you’ll be prompted to save your changes. -
Page 25: Only Contacts Can Call / Text The Main Panel
Controlling the System Over the Phone (cont.) Here’s a full list of the commands available for controlling the system over the phone. When you place a call to the system: Enter your password when prompted, then... Press 0 - Play back the recorded message Press 1 - Enable 1-way Intercom / Listen In (SIM card required) Press 2 - Turn sirens on Press 3 - Turn sirens off... -
Page 26: Recording Your Custom Message
Recording Your Custom Message When the alarm is triggered, and a phone line or SIM card is connected, the system will call out and play your custom message to the person who answers the call. You can re- cord a custom message up to 15 seconds in length. For example, you may wish to record something like the following: “The burglar alarm has been triggered at (street address). -
Page 27: Central Monitoring (Contact Id)
Central Monitoring (Contact ID) The S1 GSM WiFi main panel can be configured to work with a central monitoring company, using a GSM SIM card. The technology that is used is called “Contact ID” (or CID), so any monitoring company which uses CID technology will be compatible with the S1 system. -
Page 28: Auto Arm / Disarm
Auto Arm / Disarm The S1 GSM WiFi main panel has an “Auto Arm / Disarm” feature, which can be used to set a weekly schedule for the system to arm and disarm itself. Here are some pictures showing how you can add one or more entries to create your weekly schedule. - Page 29 Now the system will arm itself every weekday at 7:30am. After adding another event, the system will now disarm itself every weekday at 4:30pm. Disable If an event is set to “Disable, ” then no action will take place at those times. Auto Arm If an event is set to “Auto Arm, ”...
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Page 30: Delays - Entry & Exit Delay
Delays - Entry & Exit Delay The S1 GSM WiFi main panel has two delays that can be configured, called the Entry Delay and the Exit Delay. You can navigate to “Management -> Panel Settings” and then tap on “Delay. ”... -
Page 31: Arm / Disarm Sms
After setting the time for the Exit Delay and the Entry De- lay, remember to save your changes when you back out of this screen to return to the Homepage / Dashboard. Arm / Disarm SMS (Active SIM card required) The Arm / Disarm SMS feature, when enabled, can send you an SMS text message whenever the system is armed or disarmed remotely. -
Page 32: Power / Battery Notices
Power / Battery Notices Your S1 GSM WiFi system has the ability to notify you (us- ing a couple different methods) when the power goes off or comes back on, and when the batteries in the accessories and/or the main panel are getting low. -
Page 33: Siren Time & Ring Count
GSM Ring If you have a SIM card installed and you place an inbound call to the SIM card’s phone number, this setting will de- termine how many rings the S1 main panel will wait before answering. PSTN Ring If you have a land line phone connected, this setting will determine how many rings the S1 main panel will wait be- fore answering inbound calls on that land line. -
Page 34: Volume Settings
Alarm Volume The Alarm Volume can be set to 0 (off) or 1 (on) in the S1 main panel. This will control the built-in siren inside the main panel itself. Some wireless sirens have their own adjustable volumes. -
Page 35: Disconnecting From Wifi
Disconnecting from WiFi To disconnect the S03 WiFI main panel from the current WiFi signal that it is connected to, follow the connection steps again, but when you’re prompted to enter your WiFi password on the My Fortress mobile app, use a password that you know is incorrect. -
Page 36: Working With Accessories
Programming Accessories to the Main Panel There are two ways to program an accessory to the S1 GSM WiFi system. The first way is to use the main panel itself. The second way is to use the “My Fortress” mobile app. -
Page 37: Remote Key Fobs
Programming Accessories using the Main Panel To program an accessory to the main panel, set the panel into a listening mode, and then trigger the accessory so that it will send a signal to the main panel to be saved in mem- ory. -
Page 38: Wireless Sensors / Detectors
Wireless Sensors / Detectors All Sensors (door/window contact sensors, motion de- tectors, panic buttons, gas leak detectors, etc.) are pro- grammed using the same steps. First, put the panel into listening mode, then trigger the Sensor in order to send a signal to the main panel. - Page 39 Grouping Accessories in Zones Fortress Security Store offers a variety of different wireless sensors and detectors that can be used with your S1 GSM WiFi. When adding an accessory to the system, it will be added into a numbered Zone.
- Page 40 Moving an Accessory to a Different Zone Tap on ‘Sensors, ’ then tap ‘Sensors’ on the resulting page as well. Tap on ‘Management’ on the app’s home screen. Select the sensor you would like to move. Enter the Zone number you would like to move the sensor into.
- Page 41 Settings for Sensors Each sensor will have its own settings that can be adjusted individually. • Name Assign a custom name for the sensor • Type This Type label tells a 3rd-party monitoring company how to respond to the alarm •...
- Page 42 Sensor Modes There are four Modes which you can choose from for how sensors will behave. • Normal In this mode, if the alarm is Away Armed or Home Armed, then the sensor will trigger the alarm. (Entry Delay still applies.) If the system is Disarmed, then the sensor will do nothing.
- Page 43 Triggering Accessories Part of the programming process involves triggering the sensor to send a signal to the main panel. Different sensors can be triggered in different ways. • Door Sensor Begin with the magnet and sensor next to each other, then separate the magnet from the sensor.
- Page 44 Programming Accessories using the Mobile If your sensors or remote key fobs have QR codes print- ed on them, then they can be programmed using the “My Fortress” mobile app. Once your main panel is connected to wifi (see page 15, Connecting to WiFi), you can follow the steps below to program a sensor using the app.
- Page 45 Press the + button to add a new Scroll down to ‘Code, ’ and press sensor. the QR code icon. Name your sensor. Scan the sensor’s QR code. For best results, make sure you are in a well-lit Tap ‘Save. ’ For Android, press the environment.
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Page 46: Secondary Rfid Keypad
Secondary RFID Keypad If you have an RFID Keypad with your system, you can use that to arm and disarm the system as well. Additionally, you can swipe the RFID Key Tags in front of the Keypad to disarm the system. The Secondary RFID Keypad also comes with 2 additional Key Tags. - Page 47 Programming the Keypad to the Main Panel The main panel considers the RFID Keypad to be the same as a Remote Key Fob, so when programming the Keypad to the Main Panel, it will be added the same way as Re- mote Key Fobs.
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Page 48: Rfid Key Tags
The Key Tags cannot be used to arm the system. Wireless Sirens The S1 system works with one or more wireless sirens that can be placed anywhere within range of the panel (150 feet). Like the other accessories, sirens that come with your new system are pre-programmed by our technicians so they should be working right out of the box. - Page 49 Setting Wireless Sirens into Programming Mode Each of the wireless sirens compatible with the S1 GSM WiFi system can be set into “programming mode” as part of the process to add it to your system. Here are the details for each type of wireless siren that we offer now.
- Page 50 Round Plug-In Strobe Siren Small Indoor Plug-In Siren Press and hold the white programming button on the back (not pictured) Press the black programming button on the side. Indoor / Outdoor Strobe Siren Press and hold the black pro- graming button on the back, just below the power switch.
- Page 51 Black Outdoor Siren Disconnect and reconnect the pow- er 3 times in a row, quickly. On the third time, leave it plugged in. Note: For the Black Outdoor Siren, if you wait too long in between plugging it in and unplugging it during this process, the siren will time out.
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Page 52: Smart Outlets
Smart Outlets If you have one or more Smart Outlets with your system, these can be plugged into a regular outlet in the wall, and controlled remotely. That way, you can turn appliances on or off from anywhere. You can also define a weekly sched- ule for a Smart Outlet to turn on or off automatically. - Page 53 Next, open the “My Fortress” mobile app and complete the following steps (instructions continue on pages 48-49). Tap on ‘Outlets. ’ Select ‘Management’ from the Tap the + button to create a home screen of the app. new Outlet For iPhones, tap the ‘Save’ button in the top-right corner.
- Page 54 Select the new Outlet from the Outlets list. When the above page appears, tap the ‘ON/OFF’ toggle to turn the new Outlet off. The panel will verbally announce, “Off. ” Next, press and hold the button on the Smart Outlet. The red light will turn off.
- Page 55 To finish, press and release the button on the Smart Out- let. The light on the Outlet will turn red. Now your Outlet is now programmed! You can perform a test by toggling the Outlet on or off from the mobile app. The light on the Outlet will turn blue when it is on, and red when it is off.
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Page 56: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications This section contains technical specifications for the S6 Titan main panel. For technical information regarding the accessories, you can refer to the documentation for that accessory. We also have details available on our web site. https://www.fortresssecuritystore.com/ DC Input: DC 5V Standby Current: <25mA Alarm Current: <500mA RF Frequency: 433MHz... -
Page 57: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you experience any difficulties with the system, you can contact Fortress Customer Support for assistance. • https://www.fortresssecuritystore.com/faq • https://www.fortresssecuritystore.com/contacts • support@fortresssecuritystore.com • +1 (206) 981-5371 We also have some general troubleshooting tips you can try if your system is experiencing any problems. Power Cycling the Main Panel If the system begins behaving unexpectedly, or stops work- ing as usual, one possible solution is to power cycle the... -
Page 58: Changing Accessory Batteries
Changing Accessory Batteries The batteries in the wireless accessories will typically last 8-12 months, depending on usage. We recommend regular- ly testing your system every 1-2 months. If an accessory is beginning to fail, replace the battery and test it again. Checking Placement of Sensors If one or more sensors is not working consistently or cor- rectly, or if you are receiving frequent false alarms, you... -
Page 59: Performing A Factory Reset
Performing a Factory Reset Some rare issues may be resolved by performing a factory reset in the main panel, then reprogramming the system and testing again. To perform a factory reset: 1. Press and release the Power button. The light will turn blue and begin to flash. -
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COMO PUEDO VOLVER A VALORES DE FABRICA , LE COLOCO 0000# Y NO FUNCIONA. ES UNA S03
To reset the Fortress Technologies S1 to factory settings, follow these steps:
1. Be aware that performing a factory reset will delete all programming, including contact numbers, entry delays, and sensors.
2. If entering 0000# does not work, it is recommended to contact Customer Support before proceeding with a reset.
3. Customer Support can provide guidance on alternative reset methods and ensure you do not lose critical settings unnecessarily.
4. You can reach Customer Support via email, phone, or live chat (refer to page 2 of the manual for contact details).
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