1. Introduction and Overview
iConnect User Manual
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IMPORTANT:
There
is
a
communication
delay
of
30
seconds
in
this
Control
System
for
non
‐
fire
alarms.
This
delay
can
be
reduced
to
15
seconds
or
it
can
be
increased
to
45
seconds
at
the
option
of
the
end
user
in
consultation
with
the
installer.
Fire
alarms
are
communicated
immediately.
1.4.
Home Automation
An
optional
expansion
module
can
provide
you
with
the
ability
to
control
up
to
16
individual
electrical
appliances
or
lights
using
the
front
panel
keypad,
wireless
keypads,
telecontrol,
SMS,
or
keyfobs.
Additionally,
each
appliance
can
be
programmed
to
be
turned
on
and
off
automatically
according
to
various
schedules
and
system
status
conditions.
1.5.
Self-Monitoring
In
addition
to
the
ability
to
report
to
a
monitoring
service,
the
system
can
also
send
you
and
other
users
notification
when
an
event
occurs.
This
may
be
in
the
form
of
vocal
messages
played
over
the
telephone
or,
if
your
system
supports
cellular
communication,
you
can
receive
information
on
system
status
via
SMS.
If
an
alarm
occurs
on
the
premises,
you
are
informed
no
matter
where
you
are
in
the
world.
1.6.
Telephone Control
DTMF Telecontrol
The
iConnect
offers
a
range
of
“Telecontrol”
features
that
provide
remote
access
via
the
telephone
(PSTN
or
Cellular).
These
features
include
remote
arming/disarming,
control
over
Home
Automation
units,
PGM
output
activation/deactivation,
siren
cancel
and
Two
‐
Way
audio
via
the
Control
System’s
built
‐
in
microphone
and
speaker
–
see
p.27,
6
Telecontrol.
The
Two
‐
Way
Audio
features
allow
you
to
contact
your
home
directly
in
the
event
of
an
alarm
or
simply
to
check
your
home
while
you
are
away.
A sensor detects.
The Control System is alerted.
An alarm is generated and the
monitoring service is notified.