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- Page 1 Essence Security MyShield Product Family User Guide July 2025...
- Page 2 Thank you for choosing MyShield, the world’s first standalone, smoke-generating security solution for intruder detection and discouragement. Please take the time to read and understand this guide to make sure you achieve the maximum performance from your MyShield. If you have any questions, please call your supplier.
- Page 3 Smoke has been Deployed ....................35 5.2. The canister has reached its expiration date ..............40 Replacing the Batteries ........................44 Essence Security MyShield User Guide © 2025 Essence Security International Ltd - All Rights Reserved - Proprietary and Confidential...
- Page 4 OVERVIEW Connecting the Optional Wiring Kit ....................50 Specifications ...........................51 Appendix A LED Indications ......................53 Appendix B Canister Safety Data Sheet (SDS) .................. 53 Legal Notice ............................54 Media Privacy Compliance ........................54 Essence Security MyShield User Guide...
- Page 5 MyShield can be implemented as a standalone device or integrated into an existing security system. MyShield uses bi-directional cellular communication and is battery powered, making it independent of the local power supply and communication infrastructure. Essence Security MyShield User Guide © 2025 Essence Security International Ltd - All Rights Reserved - Proprietary and Confidential...
- Page 6 4. Vocal warning to leave the area is played through the MyShield loudspeaker 5. Smoke deployment + prerecorded audio clip is played through the MyShield loudspeaker. 6. Image recording - smoke deployment verification 7. Image upload Essence Security MyShield User Guide...
- Page 7 By utilizing this device, the end user agrees to follow all relevant local laws and safety regulations concerning pyrotechnic smoke devices. Essence Security MyShield User Guide © 2025 Essence Security International Ltd - All Rights Reserved - Proprietary and Confidential...
- Page 8 14. Do not eat, handle, market, or feed animals any food that has been exposed to the smoke or smoke residue. 15. While the device is generating smoke, do not touch or stand in front of it (at a distance of less than two meters) as it may cause burns. Essence Security MyShield User Guide...
- Page 9 Always use original and certified spare parts from the original manufacturers. Essence Security MyShield User Guide © 2025 Essence Security International Ltd - All Rights Reserved - Proprietary and Confidential...
- Page 10 2. Install the app and follow the onscreen instructions to create a user. 3.2. Installing MyShield For further information on installing the MyShield device, and working with the mobile app, see the MyShield Installation Guide. Essence Security MyShield User Guide...
- Page 11 Tap on to Arm MyShield (tap on either the Home 1 or Home 2 icons). Tap on to Disarm MyShield. The Home screen will display the current status of the device(s). Essence Security MyShield User Guide © 2025 Essence Security International Ltd - All Rights Reserved - Proprietary and Confidential...
- Page 12 To respond to an intrusion notification: 1. Tap the intrusion notification. The intrusion verification screen will appear. Tap Actions to select the reporting device from the pop-up menu to receive real-time video from MyShield. Essence Security MyShield User Guide...
- Page 13 Tamper alerts can be responded to in the same manner as intrusion notifications, by viewing real-time video and deploying smoke if desired: see sections. Essence Security MyShield User Guide © 2025 Essence Security International Ltd - All Rights Reserved - Proprietary and Confidential...
- Page 14 To resume smoke deployment, tap Activate MyShield again after 30 seconds have elapsed. 4.6. Setting the Language of the App 4. Open the App menu. 5. Tap Settings. 6. Tap Language and select the desired language from the drop-down menu. Essence Security MyShield User Guide...
- Page 15 It is possible to change which voice announcements MyShield plays and the volume: 1. In the App menu, tap Devices. 2. Select a MyShield. The relevant MyShield’s status and settings screen will open. Essence Security MyShield User Guide © 2025 Essence Security International Ltd - All Rights Reserved - Proprietary and Confidential...
- Page 16 Tap to toggle between playing and not playing an announcement when the MyShield detects motion. Tap to toggle between playing and not playing an announcement when deploying smoke. Essence Security MyShield User Guide...
- Page 17 Smoke canister Armed/Disarmed status status (no icon if disarmed) Battery status Cellular reception status Essence Security MyShield User Guide © 2025 Essence Security International Ltd - All Rights Reserved - Proprietary and Confidential...
- Page 18 Full Smoke Empty Replace canister + batteries canister Simulation Canister Installed 100% Cellular reception Consider changing the device’s installation location Change the device’s installation location!! Disarmed Armed Away Armed status Armed 1 Armed 2 Essence Security MyShield User Guide...
- Page 19 The selected MyShield’s RF reception level indicators will be displayed: Received Received Reception Level power signal Indicated (RSRP) quality indicator (RSRQ) indicator Excellent Very good Good Adequate Weak Essence Security MyShield User Guide © 2025 Essence Security International Ltd - All Rights Reserved - Proprietary and Confidential...
- Page 20 A user can add, remove, and edit other users and devices. This permission level is usually reserved for Master users. To add a user: 1. Open the App menu. 2. Tap Users to display the list of configured users. Essence Security MyShield User Guide...
- Page 21 6. The procedure can be repeated to add additional users. Essence Security MyShield User Guide © 2025 Essence Security International Ltd - All Rights Reserved - Proprietary and Confidential...
- Page 22 4. Scan the QR code located on the top of the MyShield. Alternatively, it is possible to manually enter the serial number, which can also be found on the same sticker with the QR code. Essence Security MyShield User Guide...
- Page 23 An end user with appropriate permission can add, edit, or remove Places. Each home has a configurable name. Each user can set a different name for the same home. Essence Security MyShield User Guide © 2025 Essence Security International Ltd - All Rights Reserved - Proprietary and Confidential...
- Page 24 USING THE SMART SECURITY APP 4.11.1 Adding a Place To add a Place: 1. Open the App menu. 2. Tap Settings. 3. Tap Places to display a list of configured Places. 4. Tap to display the Add place screen. Essence Security MyShield User Guide...
- Page 25 1. Open the App menu. 2. Tap Settings. 3. Tap Places on the Settings screen to display a list of configured Places. Essence Security MyShield User Guide © 2025 Essence Security International Ltd - All Rights Reserved - Proprietary and Confidential...
- Page 26 4. It is possible to remove a Place in either of the following ways: Select the Place to be removed and tap Remove. Slide left on the Place and tap the trash can icon. Essence Security MyShield User Guide...
- Page 27 If tampering or another error status is detected, a message such as the following will be displayed: 3. Tap Force Arm. The Home screen will display the armed status of the device. Essence Security MyShield User Guide © 2025 Essence Security International Ltd - All Rights Reserved - Proprietary and Confidential...
- Page 28 The number of seconds that MyShield will wait before arming (after receiving an Arm command) can be configured (per place). To define an arming delay for a MyShield: 1. Open the App menu. 2. Tap Settings. 3. Tap Delayed arming to configure the required time delay (in seconds). Essence Security MyShield User Guide...
- Page 29 The mobile app displays a counter displaying a countdown of the remaining time: Essence Security MyShield User Guide © 2025 Essence Security International Ltd - All Rights Reserved - Proprietary and Confidential...
- Page 30 MyShield to deploy smoke until a new intrusion is detected. 4.15. Record an Additional Video Tap Record another clip to instruct MyShield to begin recording a new videoclip. Recorded clips can be viewed later from the History and Media Gallery screens. Essence Security MyShield User Guide...
- Page 31 4.17. Accessing the MyShield User Guide The MyShield app has built in access to the MyShield User Guide: Essence Security MyShield User Guide © 2025 Essence Security International Ltd - All Rights Reserved - Proprietary and Confidential...
- Page 32 USING THE SMART SECURITY APP 1. Open the App menu. 2. Tap Settings. 3. Tap Help. 4. Tap User guide to display the MyShield User Guide. Essence Security MyShield User Guide...
- Page 33 Some notifications cannot be archived or deleted and will not respond to swiping. 4.19. Logout The current user can disconnect from the app by pressing the Logout button. Essence Security MyShield User Guide © 2025 Essence Security International Ltd - All Rights Reserved - Proprietary and Confidential...
- Page 34 2. If the SIM card is inserted properly and the problem persists, contact your cellular service provider. NOTE: SIM card replacement should be performed only when the MyShield device is disconnected from all power sources (remove batteries/disconnect external power supply). Essence Security MyShield User Guide...
- Page 35 3. Slide MyShield’s bottom panel forward until it clicks. 4. Remove the bottom panel. 5. Remove the old canister: a. Pull down the canister handle. Essence Security MyShield User Guide © 2025 Essence Security International Ltd - All Rights Reserved - Proprietary and Confidential...
- Page 36 6. Verify that the MyShield has recognized that the canister has been ejected a. MyShield will blink the LED (red) for 5 seconds. b. It is important to not extract the batteries prior to seeing the LED blink. 7. Replace the depleted batteries: Essence Security MyShield User Guide...
- Page 37 Reinstall the battery retainers. Note that: The arrows on the battery retainers and the battery holder should point the same direction. Essence Security MyShield User Guide © 2025 Essence Security International Ltd - All Rights Reserved - Proprietary and Confidential...
- Page 38 Align each retainer and install it on the corresponding side of the battery holder. e. Slide the battery holder into the battery compartment until it clicks. 8. Install a new canister: a. Fold out the handle on the live smoke canister. Essence Security MyShield User Guide...
- Page 39 Note that the canister should be inserted at a 30° counterclockwise rotation. c. Rotate the canister clockwise 30°until it clicks. Essence Security MyShield User Guide © 2025 Essence Security International Ltd - All Rights Reserved - Proprietary and Confidential...
- Page 40 5.2. The canister has reached its expiration date The batteries are still in good condition and were not depleted during smoke deployment. To replace the canister: 1. Slide the MyShield bottom panel forward until it clicks. Essence Security MyShield User Guide...
- Page 41 Pull down the canister handle. b. Turn the canister handle counterclockwise until it clicks. c. Pull the canister out of MyShield. Essence Security MyShield User Guide © 2025 Essence Security International Ltd - All Rights Reserved - Proprietary and Confidential...
- Page 42 Note the two asymmetrical canister wings and their corresponding slots on the MyShield. Note that the canister should be inserted at a 30° counterclockwise rotation. 30° c. Rotate the canister clockwise 30°until it clicks. Essence Security MyShield User Guide...
- Page 43 Push the canister handle up until it clicks. 5. Replace the MyShield bottom panel. 6. Slide the bottom panel toward the back of the MyShield until it clicks. Essence Security MyShield User Guide © 2025 Essence Security International Ltd - All Rights Reserved - Proprietary and Confidential...
- Page 44 Please follow the detailed instructions below. To replace the batteries: 1. Slide the MyShield’s bottom forward panel until it clicks. 2. Remove the bottom panel. 3. Remove the canister: f. Pull down the canister handle. Essence Security MyShield User Guide...
- Page 45 It is important to not extract the batteries prior to seeing the LED blink. 5. Replacing the old batteries a. While pressing the red release button, pull out the multi-cell battery holder. Essence Security MyShield User Guide © 2025 Essence Security International Ltd - All Rights Reserved - Proprietary and Confidential...
- Page 46 A new battery may explode if incorrectly installed. Use only the same or equivalent battery type and pay attention to battery polarity. e. Reinstall the battery retainers. Note that: The arrows on the battery retainers and the battery holder should point the same direction. Essence Security MyShield User Guide...
- Page 47 Slide the battery holder into the battery compartment until it clicks. 6. Reinstall the canister a. Fold out the handle on the live smoke canister. Essence Security MyShield User Guide © 2025 Essence Security International Ltd - All Rights Reserved - Proprietary and Confidential...
- Page 48 Note the two asymmetrical canister wings and their corresponding slots on the MyShield. Note that the canister should be inserted at a 30° counterclockwise rotation. c. Rotate the canister clockwise 30°until it clicks. Essence Security MyShield User Guide...
- Page 49 After inserting the batteries, the MyShield will reset itself and automatically begin to check the quality of its cellular network connection, as described in the MyShield Installation Guide. Essence Security MyShield User Guide © 2025 Essence Security International Ltd - All Rights Reserved - Proprietary and Confidential...
- Page 50 Option 1: Connect MyShield to an external 12V DC power source (third party system or any 12V power source) Option 2: Connect MyShield to a dry contact switch This topic is covered in detail in the MyShield Installation Guide. Essence Security MyShield User Guide...
- Page 51 Color night recording With white LED Resolution 1280 x 720 pixels Video angle (H x V) 140° x 79° Video compression H.264 encoding Essence Security MyShield User Guide © 2025 Essence Security International Ltd - All Rights Reserved - Proprietary and Confidential...
- Page 52 EN 301 489-3 EN 50130-5 Environmental Class II EN 901-908-CAT-M EN 50131-10: 2014 EC category: P1 (canister) EN 50136-2:2013 + A1:2023 SP3 UN 0432 class code 1.4S (canister) Essence Security MyShield User Guide...
- Page 53 Canister Safety Data Sheet (SDS) The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the MyShield smoke canister can be accessed online: https://4543881.fs1.hubspotusercontent- na1.net/hubfs/4543881/PDF%20WEBSITE/MyShield/english/myshield_panzera_safety_datasheet.pdf Essence Security MyShield User Guide © 2025 Essence Security International Ltd - All Rights Reserved - Proprietary and Confidential...
- Page 54 If you do not agree with these terms, please do not access or use the remainder of this document. This document contains highly confidential information, which is proprietary to Essence Security International (E.S.I.) Ltd. and/or its affiliates (hereafter, "Essence").
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