Getting To Know Your Security System; Panel; Touchpads; Door/Window Sensors - GE 4 Series User Manual

Getting to Know
Your Security
System
Concord 4 Series Security Systems
Your security system consists of different components. Each component plays a special role in
system operation (Figure 1).

Panel

Panel
The panel is the heart of your system. The panel circuitry is enclosed in a steel cabinet and is
installed out of the way of household or workplace traffic. The panel monitors all sensors and
devices in the system and initiates a call to the central monitoring station in an alarm situation.

Touchpads

Touchpads let you communicate with and control the system.You'll use a touchpad to arm, dis-
arm, and program your system.

Door/Window Sensors

Door and window sensors protect the perimeter of your home by detecting when a door or win-
dow is opened.

Motion Sensors

Motion detectors in hallways or individual rooms detect a person moving across the field of
detection.

Environmental Sensors

Environmental sensors such as smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide detectors remain alert for the
presence of fire or carbon monoxide 24 hours a day.

Optional System Components

Your system may include optional components that add the capability to:
• control heating/air-conditioning
• report alarms by cellular phone link in case landlines are down or inoperative
• control/monitor the system from on- or off-site using a touchtone phone or via the Internet
S y s t e m i s O K
Touchpads
Door/Window Sensors Motion Sensors
Environmental Sensors
(Smoke Sensor shown)
Figure 1. Security System Components
Energy Saver Module
Cellular Backup Module
Gateway Module
(System access via Internet)
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