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The GO!control Security System Congratulations on your ownership of an APX Security System! This wireless system offers protection for your property against burglary, protection for yourself and family with 24-hour emergency monitoring, and optionally fire and carbon monoxide detection for your home. The heart of the system is the Control Panel.
Table of Contents System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Sensor Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Fire Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Overview General Information This system provides three forms of protection: burglary, fire, and emergency, depending on the options set by the installer. The system consists of the Control Panel with a color touch screen, wireless sensors that provide perimeter and interior burglary protection, and wireless smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. In addition, optional remote control key fobs, wireless panic pendants, and wireless keypads may have been provided or installed.
System Overview General Operation Following are general operational concepts that your system supports. Understanding these concepts will help you to use your security system to it fullest extent. Sensor Types The system’s wireless sensors have been assigned to selected “types” (sometimes called “zones” in the alarm industry). The sensor type determines how and when the system will react to a signal from the sensor.
Control Panel Features ALARM SOUNDER AND SPEAKER Sounds all system local alarms, voice prompts, system sounds, and audio for 2-way voice communications with the Central Station COLOR DISPLAY WITH TOUCH SCREEN Shows all system information, status, programming, and functions as the keypad Display cycles clock, calendar, and weather (press to manually change) HOME BUTTON / INDICATOR Lights green when all sensors are ready to arm Lights red when system is armed Blinks red during pre-alarm and alarm Not lit w
Wireless Sensors Your security system has wireless sensors. Some sensors will be visible, other sensors are hidden inside the door jambs. Depending on your installation, there may be other types of sensors shown below. Be sure your installer shows you all the sensors installed in your system.
Main Display Screens The Control Panel is programmed and operated using the color touch-screen display. The display will show various buttons, indicators, and text to guide and inform you. The top bar on the display shows the current system mode, scrolling text of any pending alerts, and system status icons for AC power, telephone line, and backup battery. The Home Screen Home Screen The Home Screen is the top level screen. It shows the system status with icons to indicate system conditions.
Burglary Protection Operating the System When your system was setup by your installer, wireless sensors were placed to monitor specific doors and windows. The installer selected these doors and windows as likely places where an unlawful intrusion might occur and could be detected. Each sensor was programmed to have the system react in a specific way. Some sensor types such as smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, panic buttons, etc. are always active and can trigger an alarm at any time.
Burglary Protection Sensor Status The security system constantly monitors all of the sensors attached to the protected doors and windows in your home or business. The Control Panel knows if each protected door or window is open or closed. The open or closed condition of the protected doors and windows is called the “sensor status”. For maximum security, all the doors and windows on the premises should be closed when leaving the building.
Burglary Protection Sensor Bypassing Before the system can be armed, all protected doors and windows must be closed or bypassed. The system uses “bypasses” to resolve open sensors on protected doors or windows before arming the system. When a sensor is bypassed, the system ignores that the door or window is open. There are two types of sensor bypasses available: forced and manual.
Burglary Protection Stay Mode Stay Mode is for arming the system when people will be staying on the premises. Stay Mode arms the sensor-protected perimeter doors and windows while not arming the interior motion sensors or other interior doors. This allows the premises to be occupied while the system is partially armed. Stay Mode is used mostly for arming the system during the evening hours after everyone is inside and no one is expected to enter or leave.
Burglary Protection Arming to Stay Mode Use Stay Mode to arm the system when anyone will be staying home. Stay Mode normally has an Entry Delay so someone with a User Code can re-enter without causing an alarm. 1. Close all protected perimeter doors and windows before arming. 2. Verify that the button on the Control Panel is lit green indicating that the system is ready to arm. The SECURITY button and ARM button on the display will also be green when all sensors are closed. 3.
Burglary Protection Away Mode Away Mode is for arming the system when everyone will be leaving the premises. Away Mode arms all sensor-protected perimeter doors and windows, interior motion sensors, interior glass break sensors, and any other sensor-protected interior doors. The premises must be unoccupied while the system is armed. Away Mode is typically used for arming the system during the daytime hours in a residential installation, and non-business hours in a commercial installation.
Burglary Protection Arming to Away Mode Use the Away Mode to arm the system when everyone will be leaving the home. The Away Mode normally has an Entry Delay so someone with a User Code can re-enter without causing an alarm. Interior and perimeter sensors are armed in the away Mode. 1. Close all sensor-protected doors and windows before arming. 2. Verify that the button on the Control Panel is lit green indicating that the system is ready to arm.
Burglary Protection Disarming the System To stop the Control Panel from triggering burglary alarms, the system will need to be disarmed. Disarming turns off the burglary detection part of the system for sensors that are not 24-hour sensors. Disarming also stops any type of alarm in process. The system should be disarmed from Stay Mode before exiting the premises. The system should be disarmed from Away Mode before or while entering the premises.
Burglary Protection If a Burglary Alarm Occurs If an armed sensor is tripped while the system is armed in the Stay or Away Mode, and the system is not disarmed in time, an alarm will occur and the siren will sound. Delayed sensors will start the Entry Delay to allow time to disarm the system. Instant sensors trigger the alarm right away. Most sensors will trigger the alarm siren, some sensors may be set to trigger a silent alarm without sounding the siren.
Burglary Protection Key Fob Arming and Disarming Your system may be equipped with one or more wireless key fobs. Up to eight key fobs can be used to control the system remotely. Each key fob has four buttons and can perform five functions. A User Code is not required when arming the system with a wireless key fob. There are several key fob options that can be set by the installer. Check the options that apply. • Have key fob arm without an Exit Delay.
Burglary Protection Wireless Keypad Arming and Disarming Your system may be equipped with one or more wireless keypads. Up to four wireless keypads can be used to control the system remotely. Each wireless keypad has buttons for entering User Codes, STAY and AWAY mode buttons, and FIRE and POLICE emergency buttons.
Fire Protection Fire Alarm System Your system may be installed with smoke detectors and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors as part of an overall fire and gas protection system. The fire protection part of the security system is active 24 hours-a-day, offering continuous protection. In the event of a fire or poisonous CO gas emergency, the installed smoke or carbon monoxide detector will automatically activate your security system.
Fire Protection This equipment should be installed in accordance with Chapter 2 of the National Fire Alarm Code, ANSI/NFPA 72, (National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269). Printed information describing proper installation, operation, testing, maintenance, evacuation planning, and repair service is to be provided with this equipment.
Fire Protection Emergency Evacuation Plan To establish and regularly practice a plan of escape in the event of fire, the following steps are recommended by the National Fire Protection Association: 1. Position your detector or your interior and/or exterior sounders so that 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.
Emergency Functions 24-Hour Emergency Buttons Three 24-hour emergency functions are available: PANIC, FIRE, and EMERGENCY. These functions can be activated by buttons on the Control Panel. The emergency functions can also be activated using wireless sensors, from the wireless keypad, or from portable pendant devices. The button displays the emergency screen, it does not trigger an alarm. The installer sets which emergency buttons on the Control Panel are displayed on the emergency screen.
System Trouble Alerts The system monitors itself for abnormal operating conditions and will alert you if trouble is detected.
System Status Icons The top line of the Control Panel’s display is the status area that shows the current system mode, the status of the sensors, and any current trouble alerts. Special icons are displayed to visually show the STATUS ICON AREA system’s current condition. System Status Icons AC Power Icon The AC power icon displays if the Control Panel is receiving AC line power or not.
Messaging System Text Messages Your security system supports receiving text messages from the Central Monitoring Station. The messages can be about system upgrades, additional services, special regional weather alerts, etc. The messages can be sent for all system users to read, or as confidential messages that only the Master User can read. Messages can be tagged by the sender as standard or urgent priority. Up to 31 text messages can be stored in the Control Panel’s memory.
Messaging Reading Confidential Messages When a confidential message is sent to the Control Panel, only users with the Master User Code can display the message. Use the following steps for confidential messages: 1. Press the message line on the message list. If the message is a confidential message, the code entry screen will be displayed. 2. Enter the Master User Code on the code entry screen. Regular User Codes will not be accepted. PRESS HERE Message List 3. View the displayed message. 4.
Remote Control by Telephone Telephone Remote The system can be controlled remotely using a standard telephone. Remote control is performed by calling the system and responding to spoken questions from the system. By pressing certain telephone keys, you can arm and disarm the system, bypass sensors, and query the system status. ✓ NOTE: The telephone remote control system feature is optional. It must be enabled by your installer before it can be used.
Remote Control by Telephone Remote Control Once you are connected with the system, you will be able to check on its status and remotely control the major functions. The announcements that the system plays over the telephone do not sound out of the Control Panel’s speaker. 1. After the Control Panel answers, it will ask for your User Code. You have 15 seconds to enter your User Code using the telephone keys. If you don’t enter a valid User Code in 15 seconds, the system will hang up.
System Toolbox User Codes The system installer has pre-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 seven User Codes. The Master User Code can also access several system setup settings in the User Toolbox. The other seven User Codes are restricted from those settings in the User Toolbox. User Code Setup Only the person with the Master User code can add or change the other User Codes.
System Toolbox Deleting a User Code 1. Press one of the CHANGE USER buttons. 2. Press DELETE USER. 3. A confirmation screen will display to be sure you really want to delete the user, if OK, press DELETE USER. 4. A confirmation screen will show which user was deleted, press OK. Delete User Confirmation Screen ✓ NOTE: You cannot delete the Master User Code (User #1). It can only be changed. Duress User Code The Duress User Code (User Code #8) performs a special function.
System Toolbox System History The Control Panel keeps a log of system events in the order which they occur. Each event is marked with the date and time the event occurred. To make reading the log easier, the system history display can be “filtered” to show selected events only.
System Toolbox System Test Even though your security system is self-monitoring, it is important to regularly test the system manually. The System Test is used to test each of the sensors in the system. The Master User Code is required to test the system. While the system is in test mode, a “T” icon will blink on the upper right of the display. ★ IMPORTANT: TEST YOUR SECURITY SYSTEM WEEKLY TO ASSURE CONTINUED PROTECTION AND PROPER SYSTEM OPERATION. To test the system, use the following steps: 1.
System Toolbox Telephone Test Your security system may be connected to your telephone line. The system can communicate with the Central Monitoring Station over your telephone line. Your system can send its alarm messages and system trouble or status messages using the land-based telephone system. Audio communications with the Central Monitoring Station can also occur through the telephone connection. The system toolbox contains provisions for testing the telephone connection.
System Toolbox Cell Phone Test Your security system may be equipped with a built-in cellular radio. The cellular radio communicates between your security system and the Central Monitoring Station. Your system can send its alarm messages and system trouble or status messages over-the-air without using the land-based telephone system. The cellular radio also can receive messages and system updates from the Central Monitoring Station.
System Toolbox Chime Options On doors and windows monitored by sensors, the system can sound a chime to announce that the door or window was opened. Sensors can also be set to have the Control Panel say the name of the opening. The chime and voice announcements only sound while the system is disarmed. At the time of installation, the installer sets up each sensor’s standard chime option.
System Toolbox Brightness / Volume The brightness of the Control Panel’s display and the volume of the system’s speaker can be adjusted to best suit the installation. To set the brightness and volume, use the following steps: 1. On the Home Screen, press SECURITY. 2. On the Security Screen, press MENU. 3. On the Menu Screen, press TOOLBOX. 4. On the Toolbox Screen (1 of 3), press BRIGHTNESS / VOLUME. 5. The top bar on the display sets the display brightness.
System Toolbox Display Cleaning There is a special option that allows the display to be cleaned. The option locks the display for 30 seconds so it can be cleaned without sensing any button presses. Clean the display with a dry, soft cloth. To set the display for cleaning, use the following steps: 1. On the Home Screen, press SECURITY. 2. On the Security Screen, press MENU. 3. On the Menu Screen, press TOOLBOX. 4. On Toolbox Screen (1 of 3), press the → arrow. Toolbox Screen Two 5.
System Toolbox Set Date and Time The Control Panel has a built-in clock and calendar. The time and date are displayed on the Home Screen. The time and date are also used for the system history and event logs that store data on system events. The installer can set the system to automatically adjust for daylight saving time if it’s observed in your location.
Installer Set Options The installer can set different options for the system to customize the installation. The options listed below show the regular settings and have an area or check box to note custom settings. Siren Run Time If there is a burglary, panic (police), or emergency alarm, the Control Panel will sound the siren for a preset time. After the time expires, the siren will stop sounding.
Installer Set Options 24-Hour Emergency Functions Three 24-hour emergency functions: PANIC; FIRE; and EMERGENCY can be activated by buttons on the Control Panel. The installer can set which emergency buttons on the Control Panel are active. ACTIVE CONTROL PANEL EMERGENCY BUTTONS ❑ Panic ❑ Fire ❑ Emergency Quick Arming Quick Arming allows you to arm your system without having to enter a User Code. When you press the STAY or AWAY button, the system will start to arm without requesting a User Code.
Installer Set Options Key Fob Arm/Disarm Sound The system can be set so when it’s armed or disarmed by a wireless key fob, a beep will sound through the internal and external sounders to indicate that the key fob’s signal was received. This helps in installations where the Control Panel is not visible or there are no other system status indications at the key fob’s location.
Installer Set Options Cancel Display A “cancel” message will be sent to the Central Monitoring Station if the system is disarmed within a preset period of time after an alarm is triggered. The system can be set to display that a cancel report was sent, or for higher security, the system can be set not to display the cancel message.
Regulatory Information Wireless Product Notice Radio controls provide a reliable communications link and fill an important need in portable wireless signaling; however, there are some limitations which must be observed. • For U.S. installations only: The radios are required to comply with FCC Rules and Regulations as Part 15 devices. As such, they have limited transmitter power and therefore limited range.
Regulatory Information FCC Part 68 Notice This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and/or the requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). On the rear of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a telephone products identifier in the form FCC ID: EF4 ... or US: EF4 ... and ringer equivalence number (REN). If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.
Regulatory Information FCC Part 68 Notice (continued) Alarm dialing equipment must be able to seize the telephone line and place a call in an emergency situation. It must be able to do this even if other equipment (telephone(s), answering system, computer modem, etc.) already has the telephone line in use. To do so, alarm dialing equipment must be connected to a properly installed RJ31X that is electrically in series with and ahead of all other equipment attached to the same telephone line.
Service Information Your local Alarm dealer is the person best qualified to service your alarm system. Be sure to set up a routine service schedule with your local Alarm installer.THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE CHECKED BY A QUALIFIEDTECHNICIAN AT LEAST EVERY THREE YEARS. YOUR LOCAL ALARM INSTALLATION AND SERVICE PROFESSIONAL: Important Power Supply Notice The Control Panel is powered by a plug-in power supply.
Important Notice Alarm System Limitations This security system can not offer guaranteed protection against burglary, fire, or other emergencies. Any alarm system, 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) will not work without power.
Limited Warranty APX Alarm (the Company) warrants to the original purchaser that products delivered hereunder will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase. The Company within said period shall, at its option, either repair or replace free of charge, any product or part thereof found (except batteries), upon the Company’s inspection, to be so defective, and will return the repaired or replaced product to the purchaser at Company’s expense.
Index #’s Deleting a User Code 29 Dialer delay 41 DISARM button 14 Disarming from Away Mode 14 Disarming from Stay Mode 14 Disarming the system 14 Disarm Screen 15 Display cleaning 36 Display version 37 Door / window sensor 5 Duress User Code 29 2-Way voice 41 2-Way voice communications 15 24-Hour emergency buttons 21 24-Hour emergency functions 39 A AC power icon 23 Adding a duress User Code 29 Adding a User Code 28 ADD USER buttons 28 Alarm history screen 18 Alarm memory 15 Alarm memory screen 15 Alarm
Index M Main display screens 6 Manual bypass 9 Manual fire alarm 18 Manually bypassing or un-bypassing sensors 9 Master User Code 28, 34 Menu screen 6 Messages Displaying messages 24 Filtering messages 25 Reading confidential messages 25 Reading messages 24 Sorting messages 25 System text messages 24 Messaging 24 Microphone 4, 15 Motion sensor 5 Silent exit 12 SILENT EXIT button 13 Siren 15 Siren run time 38 Smoke detector 5, 18 Speaker 15 Status screen 6 STAY button 11, 17 Stay Mode 7, 10 System history 3
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