Operation Manual

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1.2. Security System Components
Your security system is made up of a Control System, various detectors and a number of
optional peripheral devices. This section explains the role of each component in your
system.
Control System
The Control System is the brain of the system. It
communicates with all the devices connected to the
system. For example, in the event of a burglary, a
detector sends a signal to the Control System
indicating that it has sensed motion on the premises.
On receiving this signal, the Control System makes
the decision to report the alarm to your monitoring
service and activate the siren.
Detectors
Detectors are the devices that protect your home, alerting the
Control System when there is a breach in security. Magnetic
contacts protect your doors and windows while motion detectors
with built-in image capture modules are able to detect an intruder
moving across its field of view and snap an instant image as proof
of intrusion. Additionally, smoke, carbon monoxide, gas leak and
flood detectors can be installed to provide an early warning in the
event of a fire, the presence of dangerous gases or the potential for
flooding.
Keyfobs
Keyfobs are hand-held transmitters that are used to operate the
system. Various keyfobs are available providing a number of
functions. For example, arming/disarming the system, sending
medical and panic alarms and various home automation functions.
Keypads
The keypads enable you to communicate with the Control System
in order to perform a number of different functions. The main
function you can perform using a keypad is to arm the system
when leaving your home and to disarm on your return.
Sirens and Strobes
While the Control System includes a built-in internal siren, it is
possible that you also have an external siren and strobes installed.
The sirens are sounded and the strobes are activated during certain
alarm conditions serving to warn you and ward off intruders.