The micro computer based 8 zonecontrol panel forms
the heart of your security system and connects to all
other equipment. Each zone of the panel can be
connectedto oneormoredetection devicestoprotect
an area such as the front door, hallway, windows, etc.
Detection devices may be connected to the D-8
control system through the use of either directly
connecting devices with cabling or with optional
Radio (wireless) devices.
Detection devices called Passive Infra-Red Detectors
(or P.I.R’s for short) can detect the movement of an
intruder by sensing their body heat. P.I.R’s are used to
cover various critical areas of your premises where
an intruder may enter or trespass. Another detection
device used is called a Reed Switch. Reed Switches
are attached to windows and doors to detect if a
window or door has been opened. A Reed Switch is
made up of two parts. A magnet which is normally
attached to the moving part of a window or door and a
Reed switch which is used to detect the presence or
absence of the magnet.
The panel is said to be armed when it is set to detect
an intruder. At other times it is disarmed.
Normally a zone is considered secured. Activation of
a detection device will cause the zone to be
unsecured and may cause an alarm.
Detectors such as fire detectors and panic buttons
must be able to generate an alarm at all times
egardless of the panel setting. A zone with this
assignment is called a 24hour zone.
Some detection devices may only be required to
generate an alarm or warning only when the panel is
disarmed. A zone with this assignment is called a
day zone.
Beforeleaving the premises youmustarmthe panel to
enable it to detect intruders and generate an alarm.
After arming, the panel will ignore detectors for the
exit delay time to enable you to depart without
triggering an alarm.
Armingthe systemmaybedone throughthekeypador
with the use of optional radio keys for Arming from
outside the premises.
When you enter the premises the panel will ignore
selected zones for the entry delay time and will not
alarm unless you fail to disarm the panel during this
allowed time.
Disarming the system may be done through the
keypad or with the use of optional radio keys for
Disarming from outside the premises.
Monitor mode allows selected zones to be armed
while leaving others disarmed if you wish to protect a
number of zones while you are at home.
If you wish to split your alarm system into two areas
with access limited to each area by code numbers
then area operation is used. Optional radio keys may
be used to control area operation.
The control panel housing and the covers over exter-
nal sirens are protected by tamper switches to detect
someone attempting to disable the security system.
Activation of these switches will cause an instant
tamper alarm.
If a detector becomes faulty, you can exclude the
associatedzone so that it is totally ignored andcannot
generate an alarm. Including the zone will enable it to
generate an alarm again.
The control panel is fitted with a rechargeable stand-
by battery to ensure your security system continues to
operate if the mains power is interrupted. This battery
is checked every hour and whenever you arm/disarm
the panel.
Whenever an alarm occurs, it may be silenced by
entering an access code or by optional radio keys,
otherwise it will reset at the end of alarm reset time.
All alarms are stored inmemory and may be viewed at
any time by entering memory mode.
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