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S E C T I O N 1 –
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your selection of the Commander 2000 security system! This system is
designed to provide you with years of dependable service.
This manual includes step-by-step instructions for the proper use of your security system. Read this
manual before you begin using your system.
How the System Works
The Commander 2000 security system is a wireless, supervised system. Wireless means
that most sensors use radio waves instead of wires to communicate with the Control Panel
(panel). With a supervised system, the wireless sensors communicate with the panel on a
regular basis. There are three features that are unique to supervised security systems:
Automatic Sensor Communication Testing
The system receives a signal from each sensor every 64 minutes. This signal tracks
sensor communication.
User Friendly Arming
The system tracks the status of each sensor and sounds protest beeps if sensors are
open or have a trouble condition when you attempt to arm. If you ignore these protest
beeps, the panel automatically bypasses the protesting sensor(s) and arms the system
to the desired level.
Sensor Battery Monitoring
The system notifies you of sensors with low batteries.
These three features help ensure that your Commander 2000 system handles alarm condi-
tions in the appropriate manner.
Typical System Components
Figure 1 shows a typical system configuration, highlighting the devices that communicate
with the panel and the devices that the panel controls in response to system conditions.
A description of typical system components begins on page 8.
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