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I N T R O D U C T I O N
1.2
General System Operation
Your security system is made up of a control panel, keypads, the VPM5580TC, various
detection devices, and may have up to four EMS thermostats. The control panel will be
mounted out of the way in a utility room or in the basement. The metal cabinet contains the
system electronics, fuses and stand-by battery. There is normally no reason for anyone but
the installer or service persons to have access to the control panel.
The security system has several zones—areas (e.g. rooms) or barriers (e.g. doors,
windows) of protection monitored by one or more detection devices (e.g. motion detectors,
door contacts, glassbreak detectors or shock sensors).
The regular keypad is an important part of your security system. It is used to send
commands to the system and to display system information. Even though a telephone and
the VPM5580TC can be used to operate your system, the telephone will not automatically
display or indicate system status or zones in alarm. Therefore, it is essential that a regular
keypad be placed in a location that is accessible to all users of the security system, and
that it be checked regularly for any changes in system status.
1.3
Access Codes
When using a telephone to operate your security system, you will use the same Access
Codes you use with the regular keypad. The Master Code and other access codes
programmed on your system work the same as on your regular keypad. Refer to your
system’s instruction manual for further information on access codes.
NOTE: It is recommended that Duress Codes not be used with the VPM5580TC.
