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Chapter Five: Home Automation
Home Automation is an optional feature that requires an add-on expansion module.
Home Automation enables you to control up to 16 individual lights and appliances around
the home. In this section, we shall refer to these lights and appliances as HA units.
HA units can be controlled using the keypad and keyfobs or programmed to react to
specific system status conditions. For example, an HA unit can be programmed to switch
on when the system is armed or when a specific zone is triggered. Additionally, the
Randomize feature is designed to switch lights on and off at night when the system is
armed. This gives potential intruders the impression that the house is occupied.
5.1: Keypad Control
Two keys on the keypad enable you send On and Off commands to HA units. How an
HA unit reacts to the On command is determined by the installer in programming.
The HA unit can be programmed to switch on until the Off command is received or
automatically switch itself off after a pre-programmed amount of time.
To turn HA units on using the keypad:
1. Press the On key.
2. Enter the two-digit HA unit number (01-16); the chosen HA unit
switches on.
To turn HA units on using the keypad:
1. Press the Off key.
2. Enter the two-digit HA unit number (01-16); the chosen HA unit
switches off.
5.2: Keyfob Control
You can control two separate HA units, using the four-button keyfob. This option can be
programmed by the installer. For further information on keyfob button assignments refer
to 2.2: Keyfobs.
5.3: SMS Control
If your system supports cellular communication, you can control HA units remotely via
your mobile phone using a number of SMS commands. The SMS commands are
designed to be entered as templates on your mobile phone.
Each SMS command contains the following elements:
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SMS Command Descriptor (up to 43 characters long)
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# (separates the descriptor from the actual command)
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User Code
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Command (0=Off, 1=On)
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HA Unit Number (01-16)
