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Introduction and Overview
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CommPact User Manual
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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 sounder.
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 are able to detect an
intruder moving across its field of view. Vibration and glassbreak
detectors are able to sense low-amplitude vibrations and forced break-in
attempts around vulnerable access points. 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, setting/unsetting the system and sending panic and medical
assistance alarms.
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 set the system when leaving your
home and to unset on your return.
Sounders and Strobes
While the Control System includes a built-in internal sounder, it is
possible that you also have an external sounder and strobes installed.
The sounders are sounded and the strobes are activated during certain
alarm conditions serving to warn you and ward off intruders.
