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GC2e Wireless Security System | User Guide
BASIC OPERATION
The following are general operational concepts that your
system supports. Understanding these concepts will help
you to use your security system to its fullest extent.
Sensor Types/Zones
The system’s wireless sensors have been assigned to
selected “types” (often called “zones”). The sensor type
determines how and when the system will react to a signal
from the sensor. Some sensors are armed 24 hours a day.
Other sensors are armed only when the system is armed.
Smoke, Heat, and Freeze Protection
If wireless smoke, heat, and freeze detectors have been
installed in your system, they are armed 24 hours a day.
They will sound an alarm when smoke is detected and can
report the fire alarm to the Central Station. See “
Smoke,
Heat and Freeze Protection
for emergency
planning and evacuation information.
Burglary Protection
Burglary protection is provided by perimeter and interior
sensors. When the system is armed in the
Away mode
,
both perimeter and interior sensors are armed and can
trigger an alarm. When the system is armed in the
Stay
mode
, only the perimeter sensors are armed and can
trigger an alarm.
Both arming modes offer an
Exit Delay
that allows time
to exit the premises without triggering the alarm. Upon
re-entry, an
Entry Delay
is enabled that allows you time to
disarm the system.
You can set sensors to sound a chime and/or a voice
announcement when they are triggered. This allows you
to monitor your doors and windows while the system is
disarmed.
For more details, see “
Burglary Protection
” on
.
User Codes
The system installer has already programmed a
master
user code
for your system. This code can be used to
control the system as well as assign and change the other
user codes. The
master user code
can also access several
system setup settings in the User Toolbox.
Alarms
When an alarm occurs, the Control Panel’s siren and an
external siren (if installed) sound for a preset period of time.
During active alarms and after disarming, the alarm history
button displays all the activated alarms and the sensors
that were involved. The alarm history clears the next time
the system is armed or can be cleared manually.
Messages
Your security system supports receiving messages from
the Central Station. The messages detail system upgrades,
additional services, special regional weather alerts, etc.
Trouble Alerts
The system monitors itself for abnormal operating
conditions and will alert you if trouble is detected. Trouble
conditions can be reported to the Central Station.
Wireless Sensors
Your security system comes with wireless sensors. Some
sensors are visible, but others may be hidden by door-
jambs or where the sensor is mounted. Depending on your
type of installation and the amount of sensors installed with
the Control Panel, sensors can include but are not limited
to the following:
Door/Window Sensor
Glass Break Sensor
CO Sensor
Key Fob
Motion Detector
Smoke/Heat/Freeze Alarm
Panic Remote Button
Wireless Touch Screen Keypad
System Overview
