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- Page 1 DVMRe Triplex eZ...
- Page 2 GE Security. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. GE Security in keeping pace with technological advances is a company of product innovation. Therefore, it is difficult to ensure that all information provided is entirely accurate and up-to-date.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents DVMRe Triplex eZ Overview ... 6 Products Featured In This Manual... 6 Product Description... 6 Passwords... 7 Unpacking ... 8 Installation Environment ... 8 Associated Equipment ... 9 The Back Panel ... 9 Power-Up... 14 DVMRe Triplex eZ Basic Operations... 16 Principal Operating Modes... - Page 4 3.19 Passwords... 53 3.20 The Operator Menu... 54 Alarms ... 56 Alarm Input... 56 Alarm Output... 56 Alarm Acknowledge... 56 On-screen Displays During Alarms... 56 Alarm Operations During Playback... 56 Alarm History Box... 57 Searching For Recorded Alarms... 57 Searching ... 58 Disk Analysis Screen...
- Page 5 Warranty and Service... 79 11.1 Factory Service... 79 11.2 Warranty and Return Information ... 80 0150-0198H DVMRe Triplex eZ...
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Page 6: Dvmre Triplex Ez Overview
Alarm Handling with History Log. Pre- and post alarm recording. Archive onto GE Security DVS IEEE 1394 Firewire interface for GE Security DVSe Disk Array or Firewire Disk Drives. Continuous Recording with simultaneous Archiving. PTZ control via ethernet or POTS, using CBR-KB3/J or KTD-405 keypad. -
Page 7: Passwords
Auto-Daylight savings time change function. Clock synchronization with Network Server. Integrated WaveBrowser Software. Dynamic IP addressing (DHCP). Support for Dynamic Domain Name Server (DDNS). Support for over a dozen languages. Hard Disk monitoring and testing features. Playback and live audio via WaveReader on audio supported models. Alarm Notification via email. -
Page 8: Unpacking
Ten and Sixteen-Channel Units Password Access Type Level Operator Operator Installer Installer Factory Installer Defaults Language Installer Ethernet Access Installer Reset 1.4 Unpacking Check the package and contents for visible damage. If any components are damaged or missing, do not attempt to use the unit, contact the supplier immediately. If the unit must be returned, it must be shipped in the original packing box. -
Page 9: Associated Equipment
the specified operating temperature limits may cause the unit to fail. Do not install the unit on top of other hot equipment. Leave space between rack mounted units. Moisture: Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Moisture can damage the internal components. Do not install the unit near sources of water. -
Page 10: Camera Inputs
Camera Inputs There are two BNC jacks for each camera. Either jack can receive a camera signal. The signal is looped (directly connected to the other jack), making the camera signal available to other equipment. The camera input connectors are Auto Terminating. This means that the input signal will automatically be terminated with 75-Ohms unless a 2 connected to the 2 BNC connector of the same camera input. -
Page 11: Aux Port
Connect from pin 23 to either pin 18, 19, or 20 (ground pins). NOTE All specifications subject to change without notice. GE-Security believes all specifications to be correct at time of printing, but no liability is assumed for omissions or errors. AUX Port The back panel of the unit is equipped with an Aux Port (DB-9 style connector). -
Page 12: Back Panel
Connect the Accessory PCB (supplied with the audio equipped models) to the AUX port to access the Audio features. Wire the audio input and output to the Accessory PCB per the pin out specifications shown below. Pin 1: Not Used. Pin 2: Audio Out. -
Page 13: Ethernet Port
RJ-45 Pin Configuration For Ethernet Port Not Connected SCSI and IEEE 1394 archiving devices should not be connected to the GE Security NOTE DVMRe Triplex eZ simultaneously. Archiving support is only available for one or the other type of interface at a time. -
Page 14: Power-Up
RS232 Port 1 For a Modem connection or remote control of unit. See section 3.16 for information about configuring the modem settings in the menu system. See section 9 for RS232 Remote Control Protocols. DB-9 Pin Configuration For Port 1 RS232 Port 2 For Event Generation and ASCII Text Insertion. - Page 15 It is important that the power-up procedures be followed carefully. The unit uses its auto-detect feature to detect camera signals during power-up, and configure itself automatically. Power-up procedure Once the system installation is complete, apply power in the following order: 1.
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Page 16: Dvmre Triplex Ez Basic Operations
All three of these modes can operate simultaneously. Each mode is discussed in detail later in this section. 2.2 The Front Panel GE Security DVMRe Triplex eZ 1. Multiscreen Selection Buttons: 16, 10, 7, and 4 way. 2. Monitor Selection Button: Monitor A or Monitor B. -
Page 17: Live Viewing
2.3 Live Viewing Multiscreen Display In Live Multiscreen mode, press one of the Multiscreen buttons to activate the multiscreen display on Monitor-A. Multiscreen displays are not available on Monitor-B. Live Multiscreens are displayed with gray borders. For detailed information about Multiscreen displays, see section 2.6. Multiscreen Display With Sequencing If a multiscreen display does not include all of the cameras, the remaining cameras can be sequenced in the bottom right cameo. -
Page 18: Playback
Selecting Monitor-B To control Monitor-B, press the lower part of the Monitor button. The Monitor-B LED will light to indicate that the number keypad now controls Monitor-B. Press the upper part of the Monitor button again to return the keypad control to Monitor-A. 2.4 Playback Playback always displays on Monitor A. -
Page 19: Stop Button
Single Frame Advance & Single Frame Rewind During Freeze or Pause mode, rotate the Jog (the inner dial) to view the frame directly before or after the frame displayed on-screen. Stop Playback To stop playback and return to Live Multiscreen mode on Monitor A, press the Stop button. -
Page 20: Recording
Searching Recorded Data The DVMRe Triplex eZ has a powerful search interface feature that allows the user to search for data on the internal hard disk or an external archive device. The user may search the data for previous recording sessions, text insertion, and alarm conditions. -
Page 21: Display Options
2.6 Display Options Available Multiscreen Displays Press the Multiscreen buttons to activate the multiscreen display. Pressing the individual multiscreen button will display the corresponding multiscreen. 7-Way 16-Way The multiscreen display is limited to the number of camera inputs on the unit. Sixteen-Channel unit: Capable of displaying all multiscreens. -
Page 22: Sequencing
Selecting Cameras Display any camera in the active cameo by pressing the Number button of the desired camera. Once a camera has been selected, the active cameo advances to the next cameo on the right. The camera selection only changes the multiscreen currently being displayed. Each multiscreen must be configured separately. -
Page 23: On-Screen Indicators
Caution! Initiating the Factory Setting menu command returns all settings back to the original factory defaults (except the time, date, email addresses, and email IP address). This will cause the loss of any custom settings. Sequencing In Cameos While viewing a multiscreen display, additional cameras (cameras not shown in the multiscreen display) can be sequenced in the lower right hand cameo by pressing the Sequence button. -
Page 24: Status Indicators
Status Indicators Status indicators are displayed on the upper right hand corner of the screen. Status indicators include: Time and Date (these can be turned off in the menu system, see section 3.8). The Time and Date format can also be changed in the menu system. -
Page 25: Triplex Mode
2.10 Triplex Mode Triplex mode allows the display of both live and playback images to appear on Monitor A simultaneously. Live images have gray borders, while playback images have black borders. To enter Triplex mode, press the Play Forward button while in Play Forward mode. Alternatively, press the Play Reverse button while in Play Reverse mode. - Page 26 Multiscreen Display During Triplex mode, press one of the Multiscreen buttons to activate a multiscreen display. The 6-way and PIP multiscreen displays are not available in Triplex mode. For detailed information about Multiscreen displays, see section 2.6. The Live and Playback images in a multiscreen display may be transposed by pressing the multiscreen button that corresponds with the current multiscreen display.
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Page 27: Menu System Overview
Menu System Overview 3.1 Menu Notation In This Manual In the following sections, there are headings like this: Main Menu Time/Date Meaning: From the Main Menu, select Time/Date, then press the Enter button. The Time/Date menu will appear. From the Time/Date menu, select Set Time, then press the Enter button. A pop-up or pull-down menu will appear. -
Page 28: Menus In This Manual
3.4 Menus In This Manual Each menu is covered in detail in this chapter of this manual. Menus and Menu Items appear in the manual in the same order they appear on-screen. Main Menu Operator menu 3.5 Navigating The Menu System Selecting a Menu from the Menu Bar: When the menu system is first accessed, only the menu bar is displayed. -
Page 29: The Main Menu
3.7 The Main Menu Main Menu Overview The Main menu contains the majority of programmable options for the DVMRe Triplex eZ. Each item in the Main menu is described in detail in this section of the manual. Main menu items appear in this section in the same order they appear in the menu. 3.8 Time/Date Use this menu to specify: The time and date. - Page 30 Main Menu Time/Date Rotate the Jog to set the desired date format. Select from either: MM/DD/YY DD/MM/YY YY/MM/DD Press the Enter button to confirm the selection and exit the menu. Press the Menu button to exit the menu without making changes. Main Menu Time/Date Use this menu to specify if the time and date will be displayed on:...
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Page 31: Record
Main Menu Time/Date Use this menu to enable/disable and specify how often time synchronization should occur between the Triplex and the Network Server. The Region /Time Zone must be setup prior to enabling the option. Update Interval, Select from: Enable, Disable, Once per Day, Twice per Day, and Once per Hour NTP Primary Server: Enter IP Address of Primary Server. -
Page 32: Record Timer
q Main Menu Record Use this menu to setup Preset Record Timer Events. 1. Rotate the Shuttle to select a timed event from the list. 2. Press the ENTER button to enter the Edit mode. 3. Rotate the Shuttle to navigate to the desired field. 4. - Page 33 Specify the Activity Record Rate. Specify the Event Record Rate. Specify the Global Alarm Record Rate. Record Settings Record Quality Timelapse Record Rate Activity Record Rate Event Record Rate Global Alarm Record Rate Disk Duration [CANCEL] 1. Rotate the Jog to navigate, and the Shuttle to change the values. 2.
- Page 34 Activity Record Rate The unit will record at the Activity Record Rate when the camera is in normal Timelapse Record Mode and activity is detected in the camera scene. Activity should not be linked to Event, in which case the Event Record Rate will be used.
- Page 35 Test Duration: This option is for the type of test to run; Fast or Thorough. The Thorough test will test significantly more sectors than the Fast test. GE recommends using the Thorough test. The Fast test can miss some disk failures.
- Page 36 Disk Test: Test Frequency in hours: Test Duration: Disk Test Result: Disk 1: Write Error Disk 2: Write Error Use the Jog to move between the menu fields and the Shuttle for the selections within the fields. When satisfied with the selections select OK and press the Enter button to execute. The Disk Test will run in the background and will not interfere with normal operations.
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Page 37: Alarms
Main Menu Record The ADM feature prevents the unit from displaying or archiving any search results that are more than thirty days old. This feature may be required by law in some jurisdictions. Choose from 1 to 99 days or Off. - Page 38 Transparent: The alarm is active only while receiving alarm input. The alarm condition is canceled when the alarm input ceases. Timed Out: The alarm condition is latched for the amount of time selected in this menu, then it is automatically silenced and acknowledged. If the alarm input exceeds the duration specified in this menu, the unit silences and acknowledges the alarm when the alarm input ceases.
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Page 39: Email Notification Setup
Main Menu Alarms Use this menu to link an alarm input to a macro. If a link is created, a macro will run each time that alarm is activated. Alarm: Select the alarm input you would like to link. Macro: Select the macro number you wish to link to. Leave this setting blank if you do not wish to link to a macro. -
Page 40: Macro
One or more of these Notify Vidloss: fields must be set to Notify Record: ENABLE to receive an email notification of Notify Menu Access: the selected event. Notify Connection: Email User 1: Email Domain 1: Email User 2: Email Domain 2: Local User: Local Domain: SMTP Server:... -
Page 41: Running A Macro
3. When finished programming, press the Function button then the Enter button to end the macro recording. A form is provided in section 10 to keep track of recorded macro functions. Keystroke count while in the menu system: While recording a macro, entering the NOTE menu system, changing multiple menu items, and exiting the menu system are only counted as one keystroke. -
Page 42: Motion Detection
Main Menu Macro Use this menu to program scheduled start times for macros. Up to 20 scheduled start times can be programmed in this menu. Event: Select the scheduled start event you wish to edit. Day: Select the start day (Monday – Sunday) of the macro. Select ** (double asterisks) to run the macro every day. - Page 43 Motion Detection Parameters Setup Camera Motion Detection Type Sensitivity Relay Output Rejection Target Size Link to Alarm Navigate in this menu using the Jog to select the field and the Shuttle to change the parameters. Activity Vs. Intrusion Activity Detection is a simple type of motion detection having only a sensitivity setting and a relay output.
- Page 44 Activity Grid Setup Screen Pressing the Function button will bring up the Help screen shown below. This screen will overlay the current video image. Function Button This Help Screen will display for 15 seconds, and then disappear. Press the Function NOTE button again to redisplay.
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Page 45: Camera Setup
Sensitivity Scope Use the sensitivity scope to adjust the motion detection sensitivity for the scene. The sensitivity scope is the bar located near the left-hand corner of the screen. The black bar raises and lowers to indicate the degree of motion detected. When the black bar reaches the red bar, a motion detection alarm is activated. - Page 46 Edit Titles Rotate the Shuttle to select the camera whose title you wish to configure, and then press the Enter button. The Camera Title Edit menu will appear. SEQ key selects character bank ‘1’ key inserts blank character ‘2’ key inserts selected character Camera Title Edit Menu 1.
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Page 47: Covert Camera
Main Menu Camera Setup Use this menu to Disable or Enable each camera input individually. Use the Jog to navigate and the Shuttle to change the values. Save changes and exit the menu: Select [OK], then press the Enter button. Exit the menu without making changes: Press the Menu button, or select [CANCEL], then press the Enter button. -
Page 48: Archive Setup
3.14 Archive Setup Data recorded by the unit can be archived to an external archive device. Use this menu to: Select the Port where the archive device will be connected. Turn Background Archiving mode Off and On. Erase the recorded data on a compatible archive device. Enable or Disable QuickWave Setup. -
Page 49: Audio Setup
3.15 Audio Setup Use this menu to enable or disable the audio feature of the Triplex. Select from: G.711 Audio Limitations: 1. To record audio at least one the unit’s video inputs must be set to record video at a rate of 1pps or faster. -
Page 50: Baud Rate
Modem Init String : [Default Modem String] SEQ key selects character bank ‘1’ key inserts blank character ‘2’ key inserts selected character 1. With the Modem Init String highlighted, press the Enter button to enter the Edit mode. The character bank will appear in the center of the menu. 2. - Page 51 Main Menu Communications Connect several units to a single keyboard, or vice-versa. Up to 32 units (any combination of multiplexers and keyboards) can be networked together. Use this menu to specify the units unique network address. Save changes and exit the menu: Press the Enter button. Exit the menu without making changes: Press the Menu button.
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Page 52: Front Panel Lock
In order to use Dynamic DNS with GnuDIP, the user has to configure following in the menus: NOTE Name Service must be set to GnuDIP (Ethernet Setting Menu). Primary Name Server must be set to the IP address of the GnuDIP server (Ethernet Setting Menu). -
Page 53: Passwords
Available Languages: English Italian Czech Slovak Danish 3.19 Passwords Use this feature to change the Installer, Operator or Ethernet passwords. Changing the Installer or Operator Passwords To change the password: 1. Highlight the password you wish to change, then press the Enter button. -
Page 54: The Operator Menu
Deactivate The Ethernet Password To return the unit to No Ethernet Password Protection, enter the Ethernet Access Reset Password in the password box shown above. The DDNS Password The DDNS password enables the DVMRe Triplex to contact the Domain Name Server in order to provide IP to Domain Name translation. - Page 55 Use the following table to find detailed information about configuring specific items from the Operator menu. Operator Menu Item Time/Date Display Titles Display Alarm History Video Archive Setup Operator Password 0150-0198H Primary Menu Location Main Menu Time/Date Time/Date Display Main Menu Camera Setup Display Main Menu...
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Page 56: Alarms
Alarms 4.1 Alarm Input Alarm devices are connected via the Alarm PCB on the back panel of the unit (see section 1.7). Each Alarm Input corresponds with the Camera Input of the same number. Alarm input to camera number assignments can be changed on 10 and 16-channel models. See Alarm Action menu (section 3.10). 4.2 Alarm Output Front Panel Alarm LED: The LED located to the left and above the Alarm button is lit for the duration of the alarm. -
Page 57: Alarm History Box
LIVE MODE Monitor A LIVE LIVE ALARM FULL SCREEN ALARM Recorded Alarms Internal Buzzer: During playback, the internal buzzer is activated until it is silenced and acknowledged. This feature can be turned off in the menu system (see Buzzer Setup, in section 3.10). -
Page 58: Searching
Searching The DVMRe Triplex eZ provides a powerful search interface to access video files stored on the hard disk or an external archive device. Search Menu Overview Search Button Disk Analysis Screen Disk Analysis Screen Disk Analysis Screen 01/21/2002 20:17:01 Alarm Event Activity... -
Page 59: Disk Analysis Screen
5.1 Disk Analysis Screen Begin by pressing the Search button. The Disk Analysis Screen will appear. This screen shows a graphical representation of the recorded video stored on the internal hard disk. Arrow Cursors Disk Analysis Screen Alarm Event Activity Hit SEARCH again to enter Advanced Search Rotating the Jog moves the two arrow cursors across the representation of the recorded video. -
Page 60: Search Filters
5.3 Search Filters Pressing the Search button a second time brings up the Search Filters Menu. Use the Search Filters menu to specify: The type of operation to be performed: Play from Disk, Play from Archive, Copy from Disk to Archive, and Copy from Archive to Disk. -
Page 61: Retail Search
5.4 Retail Search The local retail search feature is provided for customers who wish to search video for specific products from the front panel of the DVMRe. The customer can select from predefined product names from predefined categories. To use this feature you must create a text file containing the categories (product types) and product names (sub levels) that you want to search. -
Page 62: Dvmre Triplex Ez
When the retail text file has been uploaded this page provides the options to delete or upload a new retail text file. The user can view the retail text file by clicking the link to the retail text file. The user can download the retail text file to a PC by right-clicking the link and by choosing 'Save Target As'. -
Page 63: Search Results
The following operations can be performed n this screen: Select category in the categories list. Select and deselect sub levels of the currently highlighted category. Clear individual or all selected sub levels. 3 categories, 5 sub levels, and 5 selected sub levels can be displayed on screen at one time. Up/down keys will scroll the screen backward and forward. - Page 64 Time/Date Search Results Search Results Start Date Start Time 01/21/2002 20:07:10 01/21/2002 20:08:10 01/21/2002 20:09:10 01/21/2002 20:10:10 01/22/2002 20:07:10 01/23/2002 20:07:10 01/24/2002 20:07:10 01/25/2002 20:07:10 01/26/2002 20:07:10 matches found. ‘PLAY REV/FWD’ to page up/down ‘ENTER’ to play event; ‘SEQ’ to repeatedly play event. Follow the directions on-screen to select, archive, playback, etc.
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Page 65: Webbrowser
WebBrowser The DVMRe Triplex eZ has an integrated WebBrowser interface. The WaveBrowser option allows the user to view video from any ethernet connected Triplexes with software version 4.09 or above. For WaveBrowser to function properly, certain ActiveX controls must be set correctly. To NOTE setup the ActiveX controls: 1. -
Page 66: Wavebrowser Overview And Controls
6.1 WaveBrowser Overview and Controls Button Panel The Main program window consists of the following areas: The Main Viewing Area: The large blue area. The Button Panel: The left side of the window. The Drop Down Volume List: Allows the selection of available Disk volumes. The Main Viewing Area Pictures are displayed in this area in Multi-Camera, and Single-Camera formats. -
Page 67: Dvmre Triplex Ez Wavelink
The Button Panel 1. Play Backward button: Click on this button to playback video in reverse. 2. Stop button: Click on this button to halt all playback operations. The Play Pointer Slider Bar moves to the start of data. 3. Play Forward button: Click on this button to playback video. 4. - Page 68 This feature can be used by Web Developers to link various cameras to specific Web content. It will also be used by the DVMRe Email feature to allow the recipient of an alarm email to click on a link in the email, which causes the WaveBrowser to connect and play back at the time when the alarm occurred.
- Page 69 Email Links The DVMRe Triplex eZ is able to send emails when certain events occur (like videoloss, alarms, etc.). When in record mode, the Triplex eZ software version 5.00 will add a WaveBrowser link in the email notification. Clicking this link initiates WaveBrowser to be started, make a normal connection and play back the specific camera with a medium size video window at the time the event occurred.
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Page 70: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications General External Power Supply Connector Power Consumption Operating Temperature Range Relative Humidity Range (Non-Condensing) Dimensions Weight Connections 10/100 Ethernet Port RS232 Port 1 RS232 Port 2 Camera Inputs Monitor-A Output (Y/C) Monitor-B Output (Y/C) Monitor-A Output (Composite) Monitor-B Output (Composite) RS485 Port IEEE 1394 Firewire Port SCSI Port... -
Page 71: Part Numbers
Audio Audio Input Audio Output Alarms Inputs Relay Configuration Record Priority Alarm Status Indicators Motion Detection Zones Per Camera Sensitivity Settings Gray Levels Per Zone Motion Detection Status Output Part Numbers Remote Keyboard CBR-KB3, CBR-KB3/J, KTD405. Includes motorized pan, tilt, and zoom controls. -
Page 72: Rs232 Alarm/Event Generation/Text Insertion Protocol
RS232 Alarm/Event Generation/Text Insertion Protocol The RS232 Alarm/Event Generation /Text Insertion Protocol is designed to deliver Alarm, Event (commands), and Text data to the DVMRe from serial interface devices through the RS232 port. NOTE Setting and Clearing Alarms with this Protocol is equivalent to activating and deactivating Alarms on the hardware alarm inputs. -
Page 73: Alarm/Event Fields
8.3 Alarm/Event Fields The two least significant bits are currently used for the Event commands. Bits 2 and 3 are used for the Alarm commands. 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 8.4 Alarm Actions No Alarm Change – 0000 00XXb If both the start and stop bits are clear, the alarm status and camera record rates will remain unchanged. -
Page 74: Event Actions
8.5 Event Actions NOTE All Event messages will be ignored while an Alarm condition exists in the DVMRe. No Event Change – 0000 0000b If both the start and stop bits are clear, there will be no change to the event status. The camera’s record rate will not be changed. -
Page 75: Rs232 Remote Control Protocol
RS232 Remote Control Protocol The unit supports two different communication types: Remote Front Panel Button Emulation Remote Configuration and Status 9.1 Front Panel Button Emulation Data Structure Byte 1: 0xFF Byte 2: 0x55 Byte 3: Front Panel Button Code Description Byte 1 and 2 are header bytes. -
Page 76: Configuration And Status
1 to 213. Blocks 182, 183 and 185 are status blocks, and hence cannot be written to. For details about the contents of each block, contact GE-Security and request the Block Data Structure for the DVMRe Triplex eZ. -
Page 77: Macro Tables
Macro Tables Photo copy this page and use it to keep a record of the programmed macro functions. 10.1 Macro Functions Table Macro Description Number Function + Daylight Savings Time: Sets clock ahead one hour in April, and back one hour in October. -
Page 78: Scheduled Macro Table
10.2 Scheduled Macro Table Event 0150-0198H Time Macro to Run DVMRe Triplex eZ... -
Page 79: Warranty And Service
Failure to comply with these instructions will delay service of the unit, and may result in the unit not being accepted by the Repair Center. Factory Address GE Security Attention: Repair Center 3050 Redhill ave Costa Mesa, CA. 92626... -
Page 80: Warranty And Return Information
11.2 Warranty and Return Information GE Security warrants all of its equipment for three years from the date of purchase. This warranty covers any defects in materials and workmanship. Equipment failures that are due to improper installation, modification, abuse, or acts of nature will not be covered by this warranty. The repair department will evaluate all equipment returned for repair to determine warranty coverage. - Page 81 0150-0198H...