User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Welcome to the TouchScreen
- Using the TouchScreen
- Managing Your System Security
- Understanding Arming Modes
- Understanding Your Protection Against Smash & Grab Attacks
- Arming and Disarming the System
- Sending an Emergency Alarm
- Testing Your Alarms
- Managing Connectivity Between the TouchScreen and the Central Monitoring Stat...
- Managing the Passcodes in your Security System
- Managing Connectivity between Your Home Devices and the Internet
- View Your Security Account Information
- Managing Sensors
- Managing Cameras
- Adding Cameras to the Security System
- Adding Key Fobs to the Security System
- Editing Key Fobs
- Managing Environmental Devices
- Managing Wi-Fi Repeaters
- Maintaining & Configuring the TouchScreen Device
- Appendix A: TouchScreen Installation and Maintenance
- Appendix B: Using the Key Pad
- Appendix C: Wi-Fi Repeater Placement
- Appendix D: Quick Reference Tables
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Figure 1: Security Network
The following table describes the equipment that may be included with your security system.
Table 1: Security Network Components
Description
Security Net-
work Router
This is the hub of your security network. This device is installed between your broad-
band modem and your home network router.
TouchScreen The device used to interface with your security system.
Sensors Multiple types of sensors are available:
Doorway/window sensors monitor the opening and closing of potential entry
and exit points.
Motion detectors monitor movement within the premises.
Carbon monoxide sensors trigger if carbon monoxide is detected.
Flood sensors trigger if water comes in contact with the sensor.
Glassbreak sensors trigger if a window is broken.
Smoke detectors trigger when smoke is detected.
Cameras Up to six cameras can be installed in your security system. Cameras can be configured
to take a series of pictures if a particular sensor is faulted.
Panel inter-
face
This device connects to a traditional home security system and allows you to control
its components from the TouchScreen.
Thermostats This device is used to remotely control the indoor temperature of the premises.
Lights These devices can be remotely controlled using the security system.
Wi-Fi
Repeater
This device extends the range of the security network router to connect to devices that
require Wi-Fi connectivity.
Siren
Repeater
This device is used to connect to sensors and devices that require RF connectivity. It
also functions as a siren.
Understanding the Security Zone Types
Security zones are the sensors that detect movement and the opening and closing of doors and
windows. The sensors communicate wirelessly with your TouchScreen. Security zones are added to the
system and configured by your installer. You can enable and disable each security zone using the
Security app.
The following table describes the security zone types available.
Table 2: Security Zones
Security Zone Function Description Sensor Types
Entry/exit For doorways that are used to enter and exit the premises
and windows.
Door/Window
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