2gig Technologies GC2 User Manual

Summary of GC2

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    Gc2 panel battery replacement guide how to replace the main battery in a 2gig go! Control panel the majority of ghs alarm systems include a 24-hour backup battery; this means that the alarm system will still operate if the power goes out. Follow below steps to replace the main battery in a ghs 2gig ...

  • Page 2: Gc2 Panel

    Warning: owner’s i nstruction notice not to be removed by anyone except occupant gc2 panel user guide english (international) wireless security system.

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    Contents copyright © 2016 nortek security & control 1 system overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Copyright © 2016 nortek security & control 3 auto stay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 key fob sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 8: Features

    Copyright © 2016 nortek security & control 5 system overview this system provides three (3) forms of protection: burglary, fire, and emergency, depending on the options set by your installer. The system consists of the control panel with a color touch screen, wireless sensors that provide perimeter ...

  • Page 10: Control Panel Features

    System overview copyright © 2016 nortek security & control 7 control panel features see the table below for full descriptions of control panel features. A alarm sounder and speaker sounds all system local alarms, voice prompts, system sounds, and audio for 2‐way voice communications with the central...

  • Page 12: Sample Floor Plan

    Copyright © 2016 nortek security & control 9 burglary protection when your system was set up 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 det...

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    Burglary protection copyright © 2016 nortek security & control 11 viewing each sensor’s status the control panel will also show you which sensor‐protected doors and windows are open. Your installer has programmed descriptive names for each sensor‐protected door and window. The control panel’s color ...

  • Page 16: Stay Mode

    Burglary protection copyright © 2016 nortek security & control 13 5 at the bypassed sensors screen, choose one of these options: • add a sensor to the bypassed list. Tap the blue button that corresponds to the desired sensor. When the button turns yellow, the system will bypass the sensor. • view on...

  • Page 18: Away Mode

    Burglary protection copyright © 2016 nortek security & control 15 away mode away mode is for arming the system when everyone is 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...

  • Page 20: Disarming The System

    Burglary protection copyright © 2016 nortek security & control 17 6 tap away. To arm the system, enter a user code if your installer has turned off the system’s quick arming feature. 7 the system arms and shows the exit delay counting down. When the exit delay expires, the system is fully armed in t...

  • Page 22: Key Fob: Arming and

    Burglary protection copyright © 2016 nortek security & control 19 optional 2-way voice communications 2‐way voice communications provides a method for alarm verification and can provide emergency assistance. The control panel contains a built‐in microphone that can monitor sounds around the area of ...

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    Copyright © 2016 nortek security & control 21 smoke, heat and freeze protection your residential system should be installed with smoke, heat, and freeze alarms as well as carbon monoxide detectors as a part of an overall fire, heat, and gas protection system. Fire protection is active 24 hours a day...

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    Smoke, heat and freeze protection copyright © 2016 nortek security & control 23 do not mount a smoke alarm here: • directly above a sink, cooker, stove, or oven • within 5 feet (1.5 m) of any cooking appliance • next to a door or window that would be affected by drafts (extractor fan or air vent) • ...

  • Page 27: 24-Hour Emergency Buttons

    24 copyright © 2016 nortek security & control emergency functions 24-hour emergency buttons three 24‐hour emergency functions are available on the control panel: • panic • fire • emergency you can activate emergency functions using the control panel, as well as wireless sensors, wireless keypads or ...

  • Page 28: Trouble Alert Icon

    Copyright © 2016 nortek security & control 25 system trouble alerts the system continually polls wired sensors, wireless sensors and the control panel itself to ensure optimal operating conditions at all times. If trouble is detected, the system alerts you. The system monitors the following conditio...

  • Page 29: Ac Power On

    26 copyright © 2016 nortek security & control system status icons the top line of the control panel’s display is the status bar that shows the current system mode, the status of the sensors, and any current system trouble alerts. Special icons are displayed on the right side to provide visual indica...

  • Page 30: Displaying Messages

    Copyright © 2016 nortek security & control 27 messaging your security system supports receiving messages from the central 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 confid...

  • Page 32: Calling The System

    Copyright © 2016 nortek security & control 29 remote control by telephone you can control your system remotely using a standard telephone (requires the optional pots module available only in the united states and canada). Remote control is performed by calling the system and responding to spoken que...

  • Page 33: User Management

    30 copyright © 2016 nortek security & control system toolbox user management the system installer has programmed a master user code for your system. This code can be used to control the system, as well as to assign and change the other 59 user codes and access options. The master user code can also ...

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    System toolbox copyright © 2016 nortek security & control 31 4 to add a new schedule, tap add schedule or to edit a schedule, tap an existing schedule. 5 you can select 1 of 3 schedule types: • recurring. Recurring applies to the days of the week and time period that this user code is valid. • date....

  • Page 36: System History

    System toolbox copyright © 2016 nortek security & control 33 secret duress button on the home screen, the system logo always appears in the lower right corner. The system logo is the secret duress button. While armed with the system armed, tapping the logo displays the standard disarm code entry scr...

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    System toolbox copyright © 2016 nortek security & control 35 4 at the system test successful screen, tap ok. Telephone test if your security system is connected to your telephone line it can communicate with the central station using your telephone line. Your system can send its alarm messages and s...

  • Page 40: Adjusting The

    System toolbox copyright © 2016 nortek security & control 37 6 check the option that you want for the sensor, then tap ok. 7 when you are finished, tap back. Adjusting the brightness/volume you can adjust the brightness of the control panel’s display and the volume of the system’s speaker that is be...

  • Page 42: Display Firmware Version

    System toolbox copyright © 2016 nortek security & control 39 6 use the ↑ and ↓ arrows to set the current date or time. Tap ok. 7 a confirmation screen showing the date and time set appears. Tap ok. Display firmware version to troubleshoot your system, you can check the firmware version that has been...

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    40 copyright © 2016 nortek security & control installer programmed options the installer can program different options to customize the installation. The options listed below show the default settings and a check box or area to denote custom settings. Siren run time if there is a burglary, panic (po...

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    Installer programmed options copyright © 2016 nortek security & control 41 24-hour emergency functions the system can be configured to display three 24‐hour emergency buttons on the control panel: panic, fire, and emergency. The installer can set which emergency buttons on the control panel are acti...

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    Installer programmed options copyright © 2016 nortek security & control 43 dialer delay if an alarm occurs, the system will delay dialing for a short time to allow you to disarm the system in case the alarm was accidentally tripped. The dialer delay reduces nuisance traffic to the central station an...

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    44 copyright © 2016 nortek security & control installer specific information user codes important: if you have logged user codes here, to maintain security, keep this guide in a secure location! Master user user 2 user 3 user 4 user 5 user 6 user 7 user 8 (duress) user 9 user 10 user 11 user 12 user...

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    Installer specific information copyright © 2016 nortek security & control 45 sensor zones zone 1 zone 2 zone 3 zone 4 zone 5 zone 6 zone 7 zone 8 zone 9 zone 10 zone 11 zone 12 zone 13 zone 14 zone 15 zone 16 zone 17 zone 18 zone 19 zone 20 zone 21 zone 22 zone 23 zone 24 zone 25 zone 26 zone 27 zon...

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    46 copyright © 2016 nortek security & control 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..

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    Copyright © 2016 nortek security & control 47 alarm dialing equipment if your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure that the installation of any other non‐alarm devices does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable ala...

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    48 copyright © 2016 nortek security & control 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...

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    Regulatory information copyright © 2016 nortek security & control 49 before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. ...

  • Page 53: Alarm System Limitations

    50 copyright © 2016 nortek security & control 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 variet...

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    Important notice copyright © 2016 nortek security & control 51 the most common cause of an alarm system not functioning when an intrusion or fire occurs is inadequate maintenance. Although, installing an alarm system may make homeowners eligible for lower insurance rates, an alarm system is not a su...

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    52 copyright © 2016 nortek security & control limited warranty this nortek security & control llc product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year. This warranty extends only to wholesale customers who buy direct from nortek security & control llc or through nortek s...

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