Security System Components; System Monitoring - Electronics Line iConnect User Manual

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Security System Components

Your security system is made up of a Control System, various sensors and a number of
optional peripheral devices. This section explains the role of each component in your
system.
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System Monitoring

When an event occurs within the system, the Control System sends a message to your
monitoring service describing the exact nature of the event. This enables the monitoring
service to take the required action. System monitoring can implement either regular
telephone or cellular communication.
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Control System
The Control System is the brain of the system. It
communicates with all the devices connected to the
system. For example, in the event of a burglary, a sensor
sends a signal to the Control System indicating that it has
sensed motion on the premises. On receiving this signal,
the Control System makes the decision to report the alarm
to your monitoring service and activate the siren.
Sensors
Sensors are the devices that protect your home, alerting the Control
System when there is a breach in security. Magnetic contacts protect
your doors and windows while motion sensors are able to detect an
intruder moving across its field of view. Additionally, smoke sensors can
be installed to provide an early warning in the event of a fire.
Keyfobs
Keyfobs are hand-held transmitters that are used to operate the
system. Various keyfobs are available providing a number of functions.
For example, arming/disarming the system, sending panic alarms and
various home automation functions.
Keypads
The keypads enable you to communicate with the Control System in
order to perform a number of different functions. The main function you
can perform using a keypad is to arm the system when leaving your
home and to disarm on your return.
Sirens
While the Control System includes a built-in internal siren, it is possible
that you also have an external siren installed. The sirens are sounded
during certain alarm conditions serving to warn you and ward off
intruders.
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