How Your System Works; Important Notice - DSC Envoy NT9010 User Manual

Section 1: Introduction
Your installer has set up your system with your home or business in mind. You may
not need all of the features described in this manual. Your installer will only turn
on the features that you need, and should explain all the active features to you. If
you have any questions about which features are included on your system, please
ask your installer.
How Your Your security system consists of a DSC NT9010 controller, and various detectors
System Works and wireless devices.
The controller is the "brain" of your security system. It controls and checks all the
detectors, and communicates with the central station (if remote monitoring is
enabled). You will access system functions with your NT9010 controller, which is
Ready Armed System Stay
1 2 3
Away
described on pages 2 and 3 of this manual. Each NT9010 has a microphone, siren,
Chime
4 5 6
Exit
Status
7 8 9
Volume
speaker, number pad, emergency keys, and eight function keys.
Record
0 #
Playback
Using the NT9010 you can send commands to the system and check the current
system status. Your installer will mount the NT9010 in a convenient location inside
your premises.
Your security system can provide monitoring of intrusion, fire, and emergency.
The security system has several zones (monitored areas). Each of these zones will
be connected to a detector (motion detector, glassbreak detector, door contact,
etc.). If a detector goes into alarm, the NT9010 will sound an alarm and may
announce the specific zone that caused the alarm (depending on how your
installer has programmed the system).
IMPORTANT A security system cannot prevent emergencies. It is only intended to alert
NOTICE you and – if the system is remotely monitored – your central station of an
emergency situation. Security systems are generally very reliable but they
may not work under all conditions and they are not a substitute for pru-
dent security practices or life and property insurance. Your security system
should be installed and serviced by qualified security professionals who
should instruct you on the level of protection that has been provided and
on system operations. For important warnings and cautions, please see
page 34.
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Glossary
Access code A 4- or 6-digit code you enter on the keypad to turn your system on or off, or to
use other system features.
Alarm When a zone is violated (e.g., a smoke detector detects smoke, a motion detector
senses movement, a door with a contact is opened), it will trigger an alarm.
Intrusion (burglary) alarm: An alarm triggered by an intrusion detector (e.g.
motion detectors, glassbreak detectors, door/window contacts). Usually occurs
when the system is on. Intrusion alarms sound with a steady siren.
Fire alarm: An alarm triggered by fire, smoke or heat detectors. Fire alarms may
be triggered at any time, whether the system is on or off. Fire alarms sound with a
pulsing siren.
Announce Voice notification by the NT9010 of a variety of system conditions.
Audible exit A feature that warns you of an improper exit (e.g. door not completely shut) when
fault you attempt to turn on your system. Helps to prevent false alarms.
Away arming Turning on the system so that all the detectors (perimeter and interior) are on.
(Used when everyone is away from the premises.)
Bypassing a Turning off a detector temporarily. When you bypass a zone, the detector for that
zone zone will not monitor activity in the zone and will not be able to trigger an alarm,
until the system has been turned off, then on again.
Central If remote monitoring is enabled, your system will send alarms, troubles and emer-
station
gency messages to the central station. If necessary, the central station will then
notify authorities in your area.
Detector A part of the system that can detect and report problems (e.g. a motion detector
can tell if there is movement in a room).
Emergency A message sent to the central station when one of the 3 pairs of emergency keys
message
( ) is pressed and held for two seconds. Your installer must program these
keys, or they will not work.
Entry time A timer programmed by your installer. It starts when you enter an area of the sys-
tem that is on. You must enter an access code to turn the system off before the
timer runs out, or else an alarm will be triggered.
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