About The Touchcenter; Introduction; The Touchcenter Interface - First Alert TouchCenter FA701CKP User Manual

About the TouchCenter

Introduction

Congratulations on your ownership of a First Alert Professional
Security System. You've made a wise decision in choosing it, for it
represents the latest in security protection technology today.
This security system offers you burglary protection and may provide
fire and emergency protection. To realize the full potential of the
system, it is important that you feel comfortable operating it. Your
system may consist of:
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One or more FA701CKP (Color) and/or FA701CVKP (Color and
Voice) TouchCenter Keypads
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One or more other keypads for system control
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Various sensors for perimeter and interior burglary protection,
plus a selected number of strategically placed smoke or
combustion detectors
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Lighting/switching devices.
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The home lighting feature has not been evaluated by UL.
The system uses microcomputer technology to monitor all zones, and
provides appropriate information for display on the TouchCenter
and/or other keypads used with the system. Your system may also
have been programmed to automatically transmit alarm or status
messages over the phone lines to a central alarm monitoring station.

The TouchCenter Interface

The TouchCenter is an intuitive, graphical interface that combines
security and optionally, home lighting control. With clear, simple
controls on a touch-screen interface, the entire family will find the
TouchCenter both easy to learn and easy to use.
As a security and home-automation interface, the TouchCenter may
be used for:
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Quick and easy security system operation
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Message storage and retrieval (FA701CVKP ONLY)
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Home lighting control
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