2GIG® GC3/GC3e Security & Automation System GC3/GC3e User’s Guide 10023750 B WARNING: OWNER’S INSTRUCTION NOTICE Not to be removed by anyone except occupant
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Introduction Before you get started, review this information. About this Guide This guide applies to the GC3 and GC3e security panels. All references to the GC3 panel, unless otherwise noted, apply to both the GC3 and GC3e. This guide is designed for end users of the GC3 Security & Automation System. It provides general system information, safety precautions, and step-by-step instructions for operating the system.
Document Conventions This section describes the document conventions used in this guide. Safety Precautions and Notations It is imperative that you observe all of the safety precautions documented in this guide. For your safety and the safety of others, the following table details how this guide calls special attention to information intended to safeguard life, health, and property.
Technical Support Should you require support services for this system, contact 2GIG Technical Support at Nortek Security & Control. For support in the USA and Canada, contact 2GIG Technical Support at Nortek Security & Control: » » » Telephone: 855-2GIG-TECH Email: 2gigtechsupport@nortek.com Dealer Site: dealer.2gig.com Websites: www.nortekcontrol.com and www.2gig.com For support outside of the USA or Canada, contact your regional 2GIG distributor.
» » Removable Faceplate: A removable faceplate concealing a door lock for the Cellular Radio Module bay. » Cellular Radio Module with Internal Antenna: A snap-in Cellular Radio Module with an internal antenna that fits neatly in the side panel. » 24-Hour Backup Battery: A 24-hour backup battery to support the GC3e Panel during temporary AC power failures and outages.
Additional Accessories The installer typically sets up the system to communicate with a variety of wired and/or wireless sensors. Some sensors are visible on the wall or ceiling. For example, Wireless Smoke/Heat/Freeze Alarms and Wireless Carbon Monoxide Detectors. Others may be hidden in door jambs. For example, Recessed Door/Window Contacts. Sensors might also be installed in additional locations. For example, a Glass Break Detector and a Passive Infrared Motion Detector.
Alarm When the system detects an alarm condition, it immediately sounds an audible alarm that continues for a preset amount of time. If external alarm sounders or Z-Wave sirens have been installed, those devices also sound an audible alarm. During an alarm (and also after a user cancels or clears the alarm), the Alarm History reveals a chronological list of the alarms that have occurred by zone. The next time you arm the system, the system automatically clears the history.
Features to Limit False Alarms For compliance with ANSI/SIA CP-01-2010: Control Panel Standard - Features for False Alarm Reduction, the installer can set a variety of different options designed to limit occurrences of a False Alarm. ANSI/SIA CP-01-2010 Features to Limit False Alarms ANSI/SIA CP-01-2010 4.2.2.1 Exit Time 2GIG System Feature Exit Delay User Guide “Important Concepts” “Arm the System” 4.2.2.2 Progress Annuciation Exit Delay Announcement “Important Concepts” “Arm the System” 4.2.2.
ANSI/SIA CP-01-2010 2GIG System Feature User Guide 4.2.5.3 Disarm Disarm “To Disarm the System” 4.2.5.4 Cancel Window Alarm Cancel Time, Alarm Cancel Display “In the Event of a Burglary Alarm.” and “Silence a False Fire Alarm” 4.2.6.1 Use of Duress Feature User Duress Report “Transmit a User Duress Report” 4.2.6.2 Duress Code Duress Code “Types of User Codes” “Users” 4.2.7 Initiation of Manual Alarms Panic, Fire, or Emergency Alarm “Activate a Manual Panic, Fire, or Emergency Alarm” 4.3.
Limitations of Alarm Products This security system cannot offer guaranteed protection against burglary, fire, or other emergencies. Any alarm, whether commercial or residential, is subject to compromise or failure to warn for a variety of reasons. For example: » Intruders may gain access through unprotected openings or have the technical sophistication to bypass an alarm sensor or disconnect an alarm warning device. » Intrusion detectors (sensors) do not work without power.
Touchscreen Basics Home Screen Features Table Waking the Touchscreen This feature... During periods of inactivity, the touchscreen automatically times out and enters sleep mode. To place it into full-power mode, you must wake the touchscreen. Wake the Touchscreen Tap any area on the touchscreen. OR » Press the Home touchscreen. A System Status Messages Reveals the current system state. See “System Status Messages.
System Status Messages At the top-left of the screen, different messages appear to reveal the current system state. System Status Messages This table describes the different system status messages on the system. This system status message ... Indicates that ... System Ready To Arm Indicates all sensors are closed and the system is ready to be armed. System Not Ready to Arm One or more sensors are open.
Using the Inbox Reading Incoming Messages There are three (3) types of messages that arrive in the Inbox: Alerts, Alarms, and Messages. When a new message arrives, the Messages system icon at the top of the screen blinks and shows the number of new, unread messages. When a new message arrives, the system emits three (3) beeps once every minute until the message is read.
Messages—Priority and Security Marking a Message as Read After reading a message, the system automatically marks the message as read. You can also manually mark the message as read. To mark a message as read: 1. Open the desired message. 2. After reading the text, tap Mark as Read. Messages > Mark as Read Button 4. Tap the desired message to open it. 5. If the message was marked as private, enter your system’s Master User Code. Enter Your Code to Read the Message The system marks the message as read.
2. After reading the text, tap Delete. Bookmark this Screen Message Messages > Delete Button The system deletes the message from the Inbox. Using Bookmarks If you frequently navigate to a particular screen, you can bookmark it which will make it the default home screen. The system lets you bookmark one (1) screen. This feature is typically used to bookmark a room. Bookmarking a Screen To bookmark a screen: 1. Navigate to the desired screen. For example, tap Smart Home Controls.
System Logo Smart Home Controls In the top right corner of the Home screen, the system logo appears. Tap the Smart Home Controls button on the Home screen to reveal the Smart Home Controls menu. These options give users the ability to operate any smart home devices (if installed) directly from the GC3e Panel. To learn about options in this menu, see “About the Smart Home Controls Menu.
Smart Areas System Settings Menu Tap the System Smart Areas button on the Home screen to reveal the Smart Areas control screen. This screen provides users with status and control of the Smart Areas to which they are assigned. To learn about the options in this menu, see “Smart Areas Info.” Smart Areas Control Screen Responding to Trouble Alerts System Info and Usage Tap the System Info and Usage button on the Home screen to reveal the System Info and Usage menu.
NOTE: For compliance with UL 985: Household Fire Warning System Units, the six (6) trouble alert tones for Wireless Smoke/Heat/Freeze Alarms and Wireless Carbon Monoxide Detectors are required to sound at an interval of once every four (4) hours, until the condition causing the alert is resolved. » A trouble report is sent to the Central Station. NOTE: Consult your installer to determine if the Trouble Reports to CS feature is enabled.
Open and Closed Sensors Before you can arm your system, all protected doors, windows, and other protection zones must be closed or bypassed (see “Force Bypassing”). For example, if you leave a protected window open, the system considers it an open sensor. If a protected window is shut, the system considers it a closed sensor.
Arm the System You can arm the system only when the system status message indicates that it is in the System Ready to Arm or System Ready to Arm (BYPASS) state. IMPORTANT: If any sensors are open (for example, a perimeter door or window is ajar) the system will be placed into the System Not Ready to Arm state and reveals the unprotected zone in Sensors Not Ready list on the touchscreen. Before you can arm the system, you must either close the open sensor(s) or bypass the open sensor(s).
To arm the system in Away Mode: Force Bypassing 1. Ensure that all perimeter doors and windows are closed. The system status message should read System Ready to Arm. If the status messages reads System Not Ready to Arm and the Sensors Not Ready list appears, a protected door or window is open. You must first close that door/window or place it on the Bypassed Sensors list. See “Force Bypassing” on the facing in the next section.
Force Bypassing a Sensor Canceling a Bypassed Sensor If you want to arm the system and ignore the open sensor, you must bypass the sensor. This is called “force” bypassing a sensor. To remove a sensor from the Bypassed Sensor list: To force bypass the sensor: 1. Tap the circle indicator showing how many devices are currently bypassed. Bypassed Sensors Indicator 1. Below the Sensors Not Ready list, tap Bypass All. Sensors Not Ready > Bypass All 2. Below the Bypassed Sensors list, tap Cancel Bypass. 2.
This changes the system’s status back to System Not Ready to Arm and moves the sensor to the Sensors Not Ready list. System Not Ready to Arm—Sensors Not Ready List In the Event of an Exit Error If you arm the system and an Exit/Entry door is left in a violated state or condition at the time the Exit Delay countdown expires (for example, the door you exit from doesn’t close behind you), the GC3e Panel sounds the local alarm and the Entry Delay countdown begins.
TIP: If you want to exit the premises through one of the Exit/Entry doors while the system is armed in Stay Mode, tap the Quick Exit button . See “Use the Quick Exit Button” on the previous page. 2. At the Entry Delay screen, enter an active user code. You must enter your code before the Entry Delay countdown expires. Enter Your Code to Disarm the System 2. At the Enter your code to disarm the system screen, enter an active user code. You must enter a code before the Entry Delay countdown expires.
2. Enter the Duress Code. Enter the Duress Code In the Event of a Burglary Alarm If one or more armed sensors are tripped while the system is armed in Stay or Away Mode, an alarm condition will occur, and the system’s alarm siren will sound. If an Entry Delay sensor is tripped while the system is armed in Stay or Away Mode, the Entry Delay countdown starts to give you time to disarm the system.
To silence the alarm sounder: 1. When an Alarm is sounding, enter an active, user code. Enter Your code to Silence the Alarm Screen Clearing an Alarm If an alarm occurs while you are away, the GC3e Panel’s Piezo Sounder will sound for a preset amount of time (as defined by the Burglary Bell Cutoff Time and/or the Fire Bell Cutoff Time). Upon entering the premises, the system emits fast, repeated beeps to warn you that an alarm was set off while you were away.
2. Depending on how quickly you enter your code, one of the following occurs: a. If you enter your code before the Alarm Cancel Time countdown expires, the following message appears. Alarm Report Already Transmitted … Cancel Being Sent Message NOTE: Consult your installer to determine how the Alarm Cancel Time setting is configured on your system. For compliance with ANSI/SIA CP-01-2010, the factory default setting is five (5) minutes. b.
Fire and Carbon Monoxide Protection Overview During setup, a professional installer typically configures a variety of wireless and wired sensors to provide the dwelling with continuous, 24-hour-a-day, heat, smoke, and gas protection. Most systems are installed with both Wireless Smoke/ Heat/Freeze Alarms and Wireless Carbon Monoxide Detectors. Important Concepts To help you get the most out of your fire, heat, and gas protection system, it is useful to understand these concepts.
Emergency Action Plan Establish and regularly practice a plan of escape with all members of your household in the event of fire. The National Fire Protection Association recommends the following steps: 1. Mount your detector or your interior or exterior alarm sounders where they can be heard by all occupants. 2. Determine two means of escape from each room. One path of escape should lead to the door that permits normal exit from the building.
In the Event of a Carbon Monoxide Alarm Detectors may have been installed to safeguard the occupants of your dwelling from the dangerous and possibly deadly effects of CO gas . See “Safety Precautions and Notations.” If a CO alarm is activated, the system emits a warning siren until the system no longer detects CO in the environment. To respond to a CO alarm event: 1. Gather all occupants and immediately move to fresh air (either go outdoors or stand by an open door/window).
Panic Button When a user touches and holds the Panic button for two (2) seconds, the system immediately goes into the alarm state. Depending on how the system is configured, the Control Panel emits a loud, patterned warning siren or sets off a silent panic alarm with no siren. The system also transmits a police report to the Central Station. NOTE: Consult your installer to determine if the Police Emergency Key is configured to sound an audible alarm or a silent panic alarm.
Remote Control Activating an Alarm Using a Key Fob Remote Control Devices To activate an emergency alarm, press and hold both the Away and Disarm buttons on the keyfob for five (5) seconds. The installer can pair your system with one or more wireless key fobs to give you the ability to arm/disarm your system away from, but within range of, the control panel using the key fob’s buttons. The GC3e Security & Automation System can be paired to work with a maximum of 32 wireless key fobs.
Lights Thermostats Use the controls in the Lights screen to adjust your smart home lighting devices. Use the controls in the Thermostats screen to operate your thermostats. To operate the thermostat: Dim or Brighten Lights To dim or brighten lights: 1. Navigate to the Smart Home Controls menu. See “Navigate to the Smart Home Controls Menu” above. 1. Navigate to the Smart Home Controls menu. See “Navigate to the Smart Home Controls Menu.” 2. Tap Thermostats. 3.
Garage Doors » Retire for the Night: Create a scene name “Good Night” to switch OFF the downstairs lights, lock the entry doors, illuminate a nightlight in the dwelling’s hallways, and adjust the thermostat setting. » Wake Up in the Morning: Create a scene named “Good Morning” to adjust the thermostat temperature, turn on family room lights, and turn on the coffee pot. Use the controls in the Garage Doors screen to open and close garage doors. To operate the Garage Door controller: 1.
5. Enter a name for the new scene. Then tap Next. For example, enter: Lock Up. Enter a Name for the New Scene 9. Tap the plus (+) sign that corresponds to the desired device in the list. For example, tap the plus (+) sign next to the device named Home Theater Light. Add or Remove Items > Lights > Add Device 6. Create a new scene (see “Add a New Scene” on the previous page) or tap the Scene that you want to edit. 7. At the screen, tap Add or Remove Items.
11. Set the desired settings for each device in the scene. When the scene is run, it will perform the chosen actions for all devices in the scene. 12. Tap when finished. This places the Scenes screen into edit mode. 3. While the system is in editing mode, tap the trash can icon that corresponds to the scene to delete. Scene > Edit Scenes > Delete Scene Execute a Scene To execute a scene: 1. Navigate to the Smart Home Controls menu. See “Navigate to the Smart Home Controls Menu.” 2.
Rooms Use the Rooms screen to create customized settings for the smart home controls in a specific room. There is no functional limit on the number of rooms that you can create for the system. This reveals the Rooms screen. 3. At the Rooms screen, tap Edit Rooms. Rooms > Edit Rooms Rooms Screen 4. While in editing mode, tap Add New Room. Add New Room Examples: When to Create Rooms There are a wide variety of rooms that you can create.
Add or Remove Items 7. At the drop-down list, tap the type of device to add. —Device Added 10. Tap when finished. For example, tap Lights. Access a Room Add or Remove Items—Device Types To access a room: 1. Navigate to the Smart Home Controls menu. See “Navigate to the Smart Home Controls Menu.” 2. At the Home screen, tap Smart Home Controls. 3. At the Smart Home Controls menu, tap Rooms. 4. Tap the button for the desired room. For example, tap Living Room. Rooms 8.
This places the Rooms screen into edit mode. Press the Smart Areas button on the Home screen. 3. While the system is in editing mode, tap the trash can icon that corresponds to the room to delete. Room > Edit Rooms > Delete Room 4. At the Delete Room message, tap Delete. Delete Room Name Message 1. Enter user code – the user code controls access to the Smart Areas. After authentication, the Smart Areas screen will only show the Smart Areas the user is assigned.
Status Examples: 6. View Alarms – Press Acknowledge or Clear 1: Ready to Arm 2: Ready with Bypassed zone 3: In Alarm 4: Armed Away Smart Areas – Notifications The notifications icon will appear in a Smart Area if troubles or alarms exist. 3. Press the notification icon Smart Areas - Arming 1. To Arm a Smart Area press the Arms Stay or Arm Away button/s. 4. Press Alarm or Trouble NOTE: This popup only appears if the Alarm and Alert conditions are present at the same time. Smart Areas - Alarms 1.
2. Press Acknowledge or Clear Smart Areas - Disarm 1. To disarm a Smart Area press the Disarm button unbypassed by the installer. » Alarms Triggered/Cleared: Keeps a record of when alarm conditions are triggered and cleared. » Alerts: Keeps a record of when the GC3e Panel or a zone issue an alert. For example, low battery, AC power loss, or tamper conditions. » *Programming Mode Started/Terminated: Keeps a record of when the installer accesses and exits the Installer Toolbox.
History —Filter Check Boxes At the History screen, tap one or more check boxes to add or remove them: » Alarms: Add a check mark to show alarm events. Remove the check mark to hide alarm events. » Bypasses: Add a check mark to show bypasses. Remove the check mark to hide bypasses. » Alerts: Add a check mark to show alerts. Remove the check mark to hide alerts. Home screen > System Info and Usage Button 2. At the System Info and Usage menu, tap System Info.
System Info and Usage Button This screen provides you with the following information: » Dealer Name: Reveals the company name for your 2GIG alarm dealer. » Dealer Address: Reveals the mailing address for your 2GIG alarm dealer. » Dealer Phone #: Reveals your 2GIG alarm dealer’s telephone number. » Dealer URL: Reveals the web site url for your 2GIG alarm dealer. 2. At the System Info and Usage menu, tap Dealer Info. System Info and Usage Menu This reveals the Dealer Info screen.
System Settings 3. At the System Settings menu, tap Users. System Settings > Users Users The Users menu lets you add, edit, and delete users from the system. NOTES: » To use this feature, you must know the Master User Code. » The system my be configured for 4 or 6-digit pin codes. Consult with your installer to determine the pin code length of the system.
6. At the Edit Duress User screen, tap the Active button in the top row. Edit Duress User > Active Button 9. Tap when finished. Adding a User You can add new users to the system. The system supports a total of 100 pass codes (this includes both the Master User Code and Duress Code). To add a user: 1. At the Home screen, tap System Settings. 2. Enter the Master User Code to access the System Settings menu. 3. At the System Settings menu, tap Users. This reveals the Users screen.
6. At the Enter a code for User screen, enter a unique code for the new user. Then tap Next NOTE: If you attempt to add a code that is already in use, the system prompts you to enter a different code. Every user code must be unique. Enter a User Code Editing a User To edit a user: 1. At the Home screen, tap System Settings. 2. Enter your user code to access the System Settings menu. 3. Tap Users. 4. Tap the pencil icon next to the desired user. User Screen > Edit User 7.
Editing Options When editing a user, you have these options: 2. Tap the pencil icon next to the user name. Edit User Screen > Edit Name Change the User Status to Active or Inactive To change the user status to active or inactive: 1. Open the Edit User page. See “Editing a User” above. 2. If you want to make the user profile inactive, move the Active slide control to the left. Edit User Screen > Inactive Status 3. At the Enter a name for the user screen, enter a new user name. Enter User Name 3.
3. At the Enter a Code for User screen, enter a unique code for the user. Then tap Next. Add Smart Area Adding a User Schedule 4. Enter the code again to confirm it. To add a schedule: 1. Open the Edit User page. See “Editing a User” on the previous page. 2. Scroll down to Schedules. 3. Tap Add Schedule. Tap Done. Adding a User Schedule Adding Smart Area Assignment To add Smart Area assignment for a user: 5. Open the Edit User page. See “Editing a User” on the previous page. 4.
Adding a Date Range Schedule Create a Schedule If a user has a need to access your dwelling for a period of time, you can create a schedule for them. For example, a visitor in your home who needs access for a few weeks. To add a date range schedule: a. Tap Date Range. b. Tap Set Start Date. Scroll to the desired Month, Day, and Year and tap Set. c. Tap Set End Date. Scroll to the desired Month, Day, and Year and tap Set. d. Tap Set Start Time. Scroll to the desired Hour, Minute, and AM/PM and tap Set. e.
4. Tap the garbage can icon next to the desired user. 4. At the System Settings menu, tap Sounds. System Settings > Sounds 5. At the Delete user screen, tap Delete. Sounds The Sounds menu lets you adjust the volume of the voice, chime, doorbells, keypad tones, and system annunciations. This reveals the Sounds screen. Sounds Screen Adjust the Volume To adjust the volume of a sound feature: 1. At the Home screen, tap System Settings. Home Screen > System Settings 5.
Bypass Sensors Enter Your Code to Access the System Settings You can manually bypass a sensor using the Bypass Sensors button in the System Settings menu. When you need to bypass one or more perimeter or interior sensors, it is most common to manually bypass the sensor. There is also an alternate method for bypassing a sensor called Force Bypassing. See “Force Bypassing.” NOTE: To use this feature, you must know the Master User Code.
The system bypasses the devices and its status changes to System Ready To Arm (BYPASS). System Ready to Arm (BYPASS) Status 4. Move the slide control to the left for the desired sensor. This removes the sensor from the system’s Bypass Sensors list. Bypass Sensor LIst 7. Continue by arming the system. See “Arm the System.” 5. Tap when finished.
Smart Home Settings Menu The Smart Home Settings menu provides installers with access to a variety of Z-Wave settings for the GC3e Security & Automation System. 3. At the System Settings menu, tap Smart Home Settings. System Settings > Smart Home Settings Installers can configure the system to give the Master User permission to access the Smart Home Settings menu, users who know the Master User code can access a variety of Z-Wave settings for the GC3e Security & Automation System.
2. At the Smart Home Settings menu, tap Add Devices. Smart Home Settings—Add Devices The Listening for Devices to Add screen reveals the Add Devices Now message. Listening for Devices to Add—Add Devices Now 4. At the New device was added to the system message, tap OK. New Device was Added to the System Message The newly-discovered device appears in the Listening for Devices to Add screen. Any device information captured during the discovery process appears below the device name.
6. At the Enter a name for this device screen, use touchscreen keypad to enter a new device name. For example, enter: Living Room Dimmer Enter a name for this device Remove a Device To remove a device from the network: 1. Navigate to the Smart Home Settings menu. See “Navigate to the Smart Home Settings Menu.” 2. At the Smart Home Settings menu, tap Remove Devices. Smart Home Settings—Remove Devices 7. Tap Done. The system reveals the new name on the Listening for Devices to Add screen.
When the system successfully removes the device, it appears on the Listening for Devices to Remove screen. 3. At the Check Network screen, tap Start. Check Network—Start Listening for Devices to Remove—Device Removed TIP: The Control Panel issues a double-beep when a device is successfully removed to the network. 4. Tap menu. The system scans the network for unresponsive nodes and indicates the status of each scanned node.
2. At the Smart Home Settings menu, tap Rediscover Network. Smart Home Settings—Rediscover Network Reset the Controller You can reset the Z-Wave controller to remove all Z-Wave devices from the network and to reset the controller to its factory default state. NOTE: Consult the device’s installation guide for instructions. NOTE: Use this procedure only in the event that the network primary controller is missing or otherwise inoperable. To reset the controller: 1. Navigate to the Smart Home Settings menu.
4. At the Reset the Z-Wave Controller screen, tap Reset Controller. Reset the Z-Wave Controller—Reset Controller View All Devices The View All Devices function lists all Z-Wave devices in the Control Panel network and provides the following options, depending on the type and current status of a device: » » » » » » Configure Hide/Unhide Identify Remove Rename Replace To view all network devices and access these options: 1. Navigate to the Smart Home Settings menu.
Configure / Basic Control A confirmation screen appears. The Configure option is device dependent, and only appears when a Z-Wave device has special configuration options. Smart Home Devices – Hide Confirmation This option lets you enter configuration parameters that are found in the device’s User Guide. 1. Tap Configure. Smart Home – Configure Option 2. Tap Hide to prevent the device from appearing on Smart Home Control screens. The device appears in gray text on Smart Home Devices screen.
To make a hidden device visible on Smart Home Control screens: 1. Tap the menu button ( Unhide. ) next to the device and tap Smart Home Devices – Unhide Identify This option lets you identify a device from the control panel. Tapping Identify activates the device (for example, a light module will turn on and then turn off). This feature can be helpful if you add multiple devices to the system without renaming them at the time of installation.
A confirmation screen appears. Smart Home Devices – Remove Confirmation The system reveals the new name on the Smart Home Devices screen. Smart Home Devices – New Device Name 2. Tap Remove to delete the device from the network. 3. Tap menu. to return to the Smart Home Settings 3. Tap menu. Rename This option lets you rename devices that have already been added to the system. To rename a device: 1. Tap the menu button ( Rename.
2. Tap Replace. Associating Z-Wave Devices The Association function provides a means of enabling individual network devices to communicate directly with each other. To associate Z-Wave devices: 1. At the Home screen, tap System Settings. Home—System Settings A Listening For Replacement Device screen appears. Smart Home Devices – Listening For Replacement Device 2. Enter the Master User Code to access the System Settings screen. Enter Master User Code 3.
3. At the System Settings menu, tap Smart Home Settings on both Control Panels. System Settings—Smart Home Settings 4. At the Smart Home Settings menu, tap Device Association. Smart Home Settings—Advanced Settings 5. At the Z-Wave Association screen, tap the Manage button next to the device that will act as the controller. Z-Wave Association—Manage Copyright © 2019 Nortek Security & Control LLC. 6. Tap Edit Group to select the Group for the association. Z-Wave Association—Edit Group 7.
Learn Controller System Settings—Smart Home Settings The GC3e Panel can be added to an existing Z-Wave network as a “secondary” controller (this process is also called “copy” or “replication”). When the GC3e Panel acts as a secondary controller, devices can only be added to or removed from the Z-Wave network at the primary controller. Other than that, all functions are available to either controller. To add the GC3e Panel as a secondary controller for an existing Z-Wave network: 1.
Screen Use the Screen feature to adjust the screen brightness, dim brightness, backlight timeout, screensaver features, and to place the touchscreen into Clean Mode. 3. At the System Settings menu, tap Screen. System Settings > Screen NOTE: To use this feature, you must know the Master User Code. Navigating to Screen 1. At the Home screen, tap System Settings. Home Screen > System Settings This reveals the Screen screen.
2. On the Dim Brightness slide control, swipe left to lower the dimmer brightness. Swipe right to increase the dimmer brightness. Screen—Dim Brightness Screen Saver: My Photos Adding Your Photos 1. After selecting MY PHOTOS from the dropdown menu, press the edit icon. Screen Saver - Edit Icon 3. Tap to return to the System Settings menu. 4. Tap to return to the Home screen. 2. Screen Saver: My Photos screen will display.
d. Press the “Replace Photos” button. Screen Saver - Replace Photos Photos will be copied from USB and installed on Panel. Screen Saver - Copying All Photos from USB e. Press “Replace.” Screen Saver - Replace All Photos? When photos have been transferred, a screen will appear that includes an “Okay” button signifying the process has been completed. f. Click “Okay.” Screen Saver - Photos Transferred All default or previously loaded photos will be deleted from the Panel.
Changing Screensaver Settings Select from the following settings to adjust how your Screen Saver Photos are displayed: 1. Photo Duration – Select how long each photo will display before transitioning to the next photo (Options 30 seconds, 1, 2, or 5 minutes) 4. Display Sequence - Order in which the photos are displayed. (Options: By Photo Name, Shuffle (Random)) Screen Saver - Display Sequence Screen Saver - Photo Duration Set the Date/Time To set the system date: 1.
Language System Tests To set the system language: To ensure continued protection and proper system operations, it is important to perform a sensor and console test on a weekly basis. 1. At the Home screen, tap System Settings. System Settings Menu NOTE: To use this feature, you must know the Master User Code. Navigate to System Tests To navigate to the System Tests module: 1. At the Home screen, tap System Settings. 2. Enter the Master User Code to access the System Settings menu. 3. Tap Language.
sensors installed with your system. This reveals the Systems Tests menu. Systems Test Menu 4. Tap one of these buttons to choose the test type: » » Sensors Test: Tests the wireless signal between the GC3e Panel and installed sensors. See “Performing a Sensors Test” below. Console Test: Tests the function of the GC3e Panel’s audio and buttons. See “Performing a Console Test” on the next page. 4.
Performing a Console Test When the test is complete, tap one of these buttons: To perform a console test: » » 1. Navigate to the System Tests menu. See “Navigate to System Tests.” 2. Tap Console Test. This reveals the Console Test screen. No: Tap this button if you did not hear the siren. Yes: Tap this button if you heard the siren. 7. Scroll down the screen and tap Sounder Audio Test. This tests the sounder on the GC3e Panel.
Firmware Update For the GC3e Panel to work properly, special firmware is required. This firmware contains the background programming information that tells the GC3e Panel how to do things. As 2GIG makes improvements to the system, new firmware updates are released and can be installed as described here. Installing USB Firmware Updates If your dealer provides you with a firmware update on a USB drive, you can connect that device to the USB port to update your system.
Attaching to a Wireless Network Attach to a Wireless Network 4. Enter network password and tap Next. Keyboard Entry Screen 1. Navigate to the System Settings menu and tap Network Settings. Installer Toolbox You will see the IP Address and other network information. Wireless Network Setup 2. Tap Wireless. Wireless Selection Selection Buttons Refresh A list of available networks will be displayed. Network Options 3. Tap Network to connect to.
WPS Tapping WPS allows you to connect securely to routers that support WPS. Forget Network Forget Network 1. Tap WPS on GC3 Panel. WPS Button Tapping Forget Network disconnects the GC3 Panel from the wireless network and erases the password so that it will not automatically reconnect to the network. 2. Tap Connect. Connect Button Wired Network (Ethernet) Attaching to a Wired Network (Ethernet Network) Attach to a Wired Network. 1. Navigate to Installer Toolbox menu and tap Network Settings. 3.
3. Tap . NOTE: Hardwired connection must be active for the Wired tile to be available. Once a hardwired connection is active the Wireless (WiFi) tile will be greyed out. get the IP Address assignment. If you want to set a Static IP Address, follow these steps. 1. Tap Manual and select the Edit icon for IP Address. Auto/Manual Access Point Setup the GC3 Panel Access Point 1. Navigate to the Installer Toolbox menu and tap Network Settings. 2. Tap Access Point Access Point 2. Enter the desired IP Address.
4. Select the Edit icon for Gateway and enter the desired Gateway Address. Gateway Address 5. Select the Edit icon for DNS Server and enter the desired DNS Server Address. 2. From the System Settings menu, tap Cell Radio Swap. Cell Radio Swap 3. Tap Begin. Begin 6. Tap Configure Network Settings.
5. Pull the tab to remove the Cellular Radio Module. 6. Insert the Cellular Radio Module until it clicks into place and select Done. 8. Press Start Radio Test. Start Radio Test Select Done 9. Confirm successful radio test. Confirm Test Successful The following screen appears when the module is inserted and syncing with the system. Working 7. Press Radio Test. Radio Test 10. (Optional) Install the lock on the Cellular Radio Module bay door.
(Optional) Lock/Unlock the Cellular Radio Module Door The Cellular Radio Module fits into the bay on the side of the GC3e Panel and features a built-in door lock under the faceplate. The Control Panel ships with the door-lock screw in the UNLOCK position. To limit the possibility of someone removing the door, installers have the option of moving the screw to the LOCK position. 3. Install the screw into the LOCK position on the left. This locks the hinged door on the GC3e Control Panel.
3. Select a sensor from the list. Sensor List Smart Areas Settings The master user can edit the names of each Smart Area to display a unique name on the GC3e and SP1 user interface. 1. At the Home screen, tap System Settings. Home Screen - System Settings 4. Select a chime from the dropdown list - an example will play when an option is selected. Select Chime 2. Select Smart Areas’ Settings. Smart Areas 5. Select a chime for each sensor that requires a notification. Select Chime - Notification 3.
4. Use the keyboard to enter a unique name for the Smart Area. Smart Area Name 5. Press Done. 6. Repeat steps 3 & 4 to rename each Smart Area.
Limited Warranty This product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for three (3) year. This warranty extends only to wholesale customers who buy directly from Nortek Security & Control LLC or through Nortek Security & Control’s normal distribution channels. Nortek Security & Control LLC does not warrant this product to consumers. Consumers should inquire from their selling dealer as to the nature of the dealer’s warranty, if any.
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