Managing Your Security
System
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RB6741-Z Touchscreen Security System User Manual
Understanding Arming Modes
You can arm the system for multiple scenarios:
Arm Away
— everybody is leaving. See “Arm Away Mode” below.
Arm Stay
— people are active inside. See “Arm Stay Mode” on page 41.
Arm Night
— everybody is going to bed. See “Arm Night Mode” on page 41.
Different arming modes use different rules for when sensors are tripped and for Entry/Exit
delays.
An Exit delay is a short period of time after the system is armed for you to leave the
premises (default 60 seconds).
An Entry delay gives you time to disarm the system when you reenter the premises
(default 30 seconds). You must enter a valid keypad code within the Entry delay period
to avoid sounding an alarm.
Consult with your installer or Customer Care representative to customize the Entry and Exit
delays on your system.
Note:
After the alarm is faulted, the Alarm Transmission Delay period starts (see
page 44).
If the central system loses all connectivity with your Touchscreen in the Armed state and
during the Entry Delay period, an alarm is sent to the central-monitoring station immediately.
This response prevents an intruder from trying to stop an alarm by destroying the
Touchscreen.
Arm Away Mode
Arm Away mode is used when everyone is leaving the house. The following rules apply:
Alarm trips immediately if a monitored Perimeter zone (non-entry/exit door or window) is
opened.
Interior motion detectors are armed.
Entry/Exit zones start an Entry Delay.
Exit Delay starts when the system is armed.