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    2gig® gc3 security & automation system user guide 10004670 a warning: owner's instruction notice not to be removed by anyone except occupant 800-229-6693 www.Hpisecurity.Com an authorized dealer call.

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    Copyright © 2016 nortek security & control llc. All rights reserved. U.S. Patent d727,857. Australian patent no. 357098. Additional patents pending. Covered by one or more claims of patents: http://sipcoll.Com/patent-list/ and http://intusiq.Com/patent-list/ . The 2gig, gc3, gocontrol, and linear lo...

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    Copyright © 201 6 nortek security & control llc 3 contents 1 i ntroduction about this guide 6 document conventions 6 technical support 6 2 s ystem o verview system features and capabilities 8 additional accessories 8 setup and installation 9 operational concepts 9 features to limit false alarms 10 u...

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    6 e mergency f eatures 24-hour alarm buttons 38 activate a manual panic, fire, or emergency alarm 38 7 r emote c ontrol remote control devices 40 operate the system with a key fob 40 8 s mart h ome c ontrols about the smart home controls menu 42 navigate to the smart home controls menu 42 lights 42 ...

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    Copyright © 201 6 nortek security & control llc 5 1 i ntroduction before you get started, review the following information: about this guide 6 document conventions 6 technical support 6.

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    About this guide 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. It is intended for use only by gc3 security & automation system owners whose system has b...

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    Copyright © 201 6 nortek security & control llc 7 2 s ystem o verview this chapter includes the following information: system features and capabilities 8 additional accessories 8 setup and installation 9 operational concepts 9 features to limit false alarms 10 use and care of the system 12 limitatio...

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    System features and capabilities if you're familiar with other 2gig control panels, you'll notice the new gc3 panel from nortek security & control offers the very best components of the gc2 panel and has been transformed by a major visual upgrade— offering a larger touchscreen and an intuitive user ...

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    Proprietary & confidential 2 system overview important: to ensure that your system's sensors are operating properly, it is important to test all sensors. Consult your installer to determine the schedule for testing your sensors. Z-wave smart home controls consult your 2gig alarm dealer for informati...

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    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. Table 2-1 ansi/sia cp-01-2010 features to limit false alarms ansi/...

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    Proprietary & confidential 2 system overview ansi/sia cp-01-2010 2gig system feature user guide 4.2.6.2 duress code duress code "types of user codes" on page 54 "users" on page 54. 4.2.7 initiation of manual alarms panic, fire, or emergency alarm "activate a manual panic, fire, or emergency alarm" o...

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    Use and care of the system to care for the system, observe the following: humidity and liquids do not expose the system to water, rain, extreme humidity, perspiration, or other liquids. The optimum humidity range for the system is 9-90% non-condensing. Extreme heat or cold do not expose the system t...

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    Copyright © 201 6 nortek security & control llc 13 3 t ouchscreen b asics this chapter includes the following information: waking the touchscreen 14 about the home screen 14 system status messages 15 system icons 15 using the inbox 16 using bookmarks 18 system logo 18 viewing the weather forecast 19...

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    Waking the touchscreen 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. Figure 1 wake the touchscreen to wake the touchscreen: tap any area on the touchscreen. Or press the home button to the...

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    Proprietary & confidential 3 touchscreen basics system status messages at the top-left of the screen, different messages appear to reveal the current system state. Figure 3 system status messages this table describes the different system status messages on the system. Table 3-2 system status message...

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    Using the inbox 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) beep...

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    Proprietary & confidential 3 touchscreen basics figure 10 enter your code to read the message 6. When the message appears, read the text. Figure 11 reading a message marking a message as read after reading a message, the system automatically marks the message as read. You can also manually mark the ...

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    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 scr...

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    Proprietary & confidential 3 touchscreen basics viewing the weather forecast if your remote service provider provides weather forecasts and you have added this option as part of your service agreement, you can view five-day weather forecasts on the home screen of the touchscreen display. Figure 19 f...

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    Using the system menus across the bottom of the home screen, users can tap a button to access other menus. These menus include smart home controls, system info and usage, and system settings. Figure 20 system menus smart home controls tap the smart home controls button on the home screen to reveal t...

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    Proprietary & confidential 3 touchscreen basics responding to trouble alerts to ensure that all system components are operating under optimal conditions, the system continually polls all of the wired and wireless sensors paired with the system. It also continuously checks the gc3 panel to ensure tha...

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    Copyright © 201 6 nortek security & control llc 23 4 b urglary p rotection this chapter includes the following information: overview 24 important concepts 24 sample burglary alarm plan 25 arm the system 26 force bypassing 27 use the quick exit button 28 in the event of an exit error 29 to disarm the...

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    Overview during setup, the installer typically configures a variety of wireless and wired sensors to protect your dwelling from unwanted intrusion. Different types of sensors may be installed in your dwelling for burglary protection including door/window contacts, glassbreak detectors, image sensors...

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    Proprietary & confidential 4 burglary protection sample burglary alarm plan before the installation, your 2gig alarm dealer will work with you to design, install, and configure a system intended to best protect your dwelling. This illustration is an example of a typical residential burglary alarm sy...

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    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...

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    Proprietary & confidential 4 burglary protection 2. (optional) if you want to silence the countdown beeps and announcements, tap silence. This turns the silent exit feature on and extends the exit delay countdown. Note: consult your installer to determine how the exit delay feature is configured on ...

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    Figure 4 enter the master code to bypass sensors 3. When the system status message changes to system ready to arm (bypass), you can arm the system. See "arm the system" on page 26. Figure 5 system ready to arm (bypass) figure 6 bypassed sensors list canceling a bypassed sensor to remove a sensor fro...

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    Proprietary & confidential 4 burglary protection this starts the exit delay countdown to give you time to exit through an exit/entry door without having to re-arm the system. At the end of the countdown, the system arms itself in the appropriate mode. In the event of an exit error if you arm the sys...

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    Figure 15 enter your code to disarm the system the system is disarmed. If protected doors and windows are closed, the system sounds the system disarmed, ready to arm announcement. If protected doors or windows are open, the system sounds the system disarmed not ready to arm announcement. Transmit a ...

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    Proprietary & confidential 4 burglary protection if you disarm the system before the abort window dialer delay countdown expires , the system cancels the alarm and stops the alarm report from being transmitted to the central station. If you disarm the system after the abort window dialer delay count...

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    A. If you enter your code before the alarm cancel time countdown expires, the following message appears. Figure 25 alarm report already transmitted…cancel being sent message b. Note: consult your installer to determine how the alarm cancel time setting is configured on your system. For compliance wi...

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    Copyright © 201 6 nortek security & control llc 33 5 f ire & c arbon m onoxide p rotection this chapter includes the following information: overview 34 important concepts 34 national fire alarm and signaling code 34 recommended smoke alarm placement 34 emergency action plan 35 in the event of a fire...

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    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 de...

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    Proprietary & confidential 5 fire & carbon monoxide protection 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 inte...

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    Industry professional to evaluate all possible sources of co gas in the dwelling. Clear the alarm history after an alarm is activated on the system while you are way, a notification message appears in the alarm history. To clear the alarm history: 1. Tap the message system icon . Then tap alarms. Fi...

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    Copyright © 201 6 nortek security & control llc 37 6 e mergency f eatures this chapter includes the following information: 24-hour alarm buttons 38 activate a manual panic, fire, or emergency alarm 38.

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    24-hour alarm buttons three 24-hour alarm buttons can be shown or hidden by the installer on the control panel's touchscreen: panic, fire, and emergency. Note: consult your installer to show or hide the 24-hour emergency alarm buttons on your system. Typically, all of these buttons are configured to...

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    Copyright © 201 6 nortek security & control llc 39 7 r emote c ontrol this chapter includes the following information: remote control devices 40 operate the system with a key fob 40

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    Remote control devices 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 gc3 security & automation system can be paired to work with a maximum of 3...

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    Copyright © 201 6 nortek security & control llc 41 8 s mart h ome c ontrols this chapter includes the following information: about the smart home controls menu 42 navigate to the smart home controls menu 42 lights 42 locks 42 thermostats 42 scenes 43 add a new room 45.

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    About the smart home controls menu the smart home controls menu gives users the ability to control z- wave smart home devices at the gc3 panel. The system supports a maximum of 232 z-wave devices. Navigate to the smart home controls menu to navigate to the smart home controls menu: 1. At the home sc...

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    Proprietary & confidential 8 smart home controls figure 5 temperature set point to change the fan setting , tap the current setting to open a menu and tap the desired option. Figure 6 fan setting to change the thermostat mode , tap the current setting to open a menu and tap the desired mode. Figure ...

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    Figure 11 enter a name for the new scene 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. Figure 12 edit scene > add or remove items 8. Tap the arrow that corresponds to the desired smart home contro...

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    Proprietary & confidential 8 smart home controls 2. At the home screen, tap smart home controls. 3. At the smart home controls menu, tap scenes. 4. Tap the button for the desired scene. For example, tap lock up. Figure 17 scenes 5. When the scene was executed message appears, tap ok or wait a few se...

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    1. Navigate to the smart home controls menu. See "navigate to the smart home controls menu" on page 42. 2. At the smart home controls screen, tap rooms. Figure 22 smart home controls > rooms this reveals the rooms screen. 3. At the rooms screen, tap edit rooms. Figure 23 rooms > edit rooms 4. While ...

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    Proprietary & confidential 8 smart home controls figure 27 add or remove items—add device 9. Choose one of these options: to add other devices to the room, tap back. To save the room as is, tap any area outside of the drop- down menu to close it. Any devices added to the room appear in the list. Fig...

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    Copyright © 201 6 nortek security & control llc 49 9 s ystem i nfo and u sage this chapter includes the following information: system info and usage 50 history 50 system info 51 dealer info 51.

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    System info and usage the system info and usage menu provides access to the system's history, system information, and security provider's contact information. Figure 1 system info and usage menu history the history screen shows a chronological log of system events. Each event is recorded with a date...

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    Proprietary & confidential 9 system info and usage system info the system history screen shows the following information about your gc3 panel (depending on the features that are active in your system): z-wave home id serial number firmware version build version radio modem z-wave version open source...

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    Figure 10 dealer info screen 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 ur...

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    Copyright © 201 6 nortek security & control llc 53 10 s ystem s ettings this chapter includes the following information: users 54 sounds 58 bypass sensors 59 smart home settings menu 60 screen 70 date/time 72 system tests 72 firmware update 74 replace the gc3 cellular radio module 75.

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    Users the users menu lets you add, edit, and delete users from the system. Note: to use this feature, you must know the four-digit master user code. Types of user codes there are different types of user codes to provide users with access to various system features: important: do not share your user ...

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    Proprietary & confidential 10 system settings figure 5 distress user code 8. At the confirm code for user duress, enter the code again and tap done. 9. At the edit duress user screen, tap the pencil icon in the name row if you want to change the user name. Figure 6 edit duress user screen 10. Tap t ...

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    Figure 11 user screen > new user 8. Tap t when finished or continue with the steps in "editing a user" below editing a user to edit a user: 1. At the home screen, tap system settings. 2. Enter your four-digit user code to access the system settingsmenu. 3. Tap users. 4. Tap the pencil icon next to t...

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    Proprietary & confidential 10 system settings figure 17 enter user name 4. Tap done. Change a user code to change a user code: 1. Open the edit user page. See "editing a user" on the previous page. 2. Tap the pencil icon next to the user code. 3. At the enter a code for user screen, enter a unique f...

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    E. Tap to save the schedule. Adding a date schedule if a user requires access to your dwelling on a specific date, you can create a schedule for them. For example, a repairman might need access to your home on a single date. To add a date schedule: a. Tap date. B. Tap set date. Scroll to the desired...

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    Proprietary & confidential 10 system settings 1. At the home screen, tap system settings. Figure 18 home screen > system settings note: to use this feature, you must know the four- digit master user code. 2. At the enter your code to access the system settings screen, enter the four-digit master use...

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    2. At the enter your code to access the system settings screen, enter an active, four-digit user code. Figure 23 enter your code to access the system settings 3. At the system settings menu, tap bypass sensors. Figure 24 system settings > bypass sensors 4. On the desired slide control, swipe right t...

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    Proprietary & confidential 10 system 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 gc3 security & automation system. Note: the gc3 panel ignor...

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    Figure 32 listening for devices to add—add devices now 3. Walk to and trigger the device. For example, if you are adding a z-wave light bulb, turn the light bulb on. Tip: typically, you can trigger a device on the network by either powering the device off/on, pressing a button once or twice, or flip...

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    Proprietary & confidential 10 system settings figure 38 listening for devices to add—new device name from the listening for devices to add screen, you can continue by triggering the next desired device and then renaming it as needed. 8. Tap t to return to the smart home settings menu. Remove a devic...

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    Figure 43 check network—start the system scans the network for unresponsive nodes and indicates the status of each scanned node. Figure 44 check network—status 4. When the check network is complete you can see the status of nodes in the network. 5. Tap t to return to the smart home settings menu. Re...

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    Proprietary & confidential 10 system settings figure 49 advanced settings—reset controller 4. At the reset the z-wave controller screen, tap reset controller. Figure 50 reset the z-wave controller—reset controller note: resetting the controller will delete all node information from the gc3 control p...

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    Figure 54 smart home – view all devices 4. To view the options available for a device, tap the menu button ( ). Configure the configure option is device dependent, and only appears when a z- wave device has special configuration options. Figure 55 smart home – configure option this option lets you e...

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    Proprietary & confidential 10 system settings 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 rena...

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    Figure 66 smart home devices – new device name 3. Tap t to return to the smart home settings menu. Replace this feature lets you replace a non-communicating device with an identical device maintaining the same node number and other mesh network settings. This makes it easier to replace a device that...

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    Proprietary & confidential 10 system settings 3. At the system settings menu, tap smart home settings on both control panels. Figure 72 system settings—smart home settings 4. At the smart home settings menu, tap device association. Figure 73 smart home settings—advanced settings 5. At the z-wave ass...

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    Figure 77 home—system settings 3. Enter the master user code to access the system settings screen. 4. At the system settings menu, tap smart home settings. Figure 78 system settings—smart home settings 5. At the smart home settings menu, tap advanced settings. Figure 79 smart home settings—advanced ...

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    Proprietary & confidential 10 system settings figure 82 enter your code to access the system settings 3. At the system settings menu, tap screen. Figure 83 system settings > screen this reveals the screen screen. Adjusting the screen brightness note: this feature is available only when the system is...

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    3. Tap t to return to the system settings menu. 4. Tap t to return to the home screen. Placing the system into clean mode always place the system into clean mode before wiping the touchscreen. This will help you to avoid setting off a false alarm or changing system settings when cleaning the touchsc...

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    Proprietary & confidential 10 system settings 1. At the home screen, tap system settings. 2. Enter the master user code to access the system settings menu. 3. Tap system tests. This reveals the systems tests menu. 4. Tap one of these buttons to choose the test type: sensors test: tests the wireless ...

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    Warning!! If a red bar appears, it indicates the test failed. To protect your dwelling and its occupants from adverse events, contact your 2gig alarm dealer for technical assistance. 5. Tap the t button . Performing a console test to perform a console test: 1. Navigate to the system tests menu. See ...

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    Proprietary & confidential 10 system settings figure 90 gc3 control panel—front view 2. When the update system icon and the firmware update available from usb device message appears, tap update. Figure 91 firmware update available from usb device note: if you do not tap update in time, see "installi...

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    3. Tap begin. 4. Remove the hinged door from the gc3 control panel. 5. Pull the tab to remove the cellular radio module. 6. Insert the new gc3 cellular radio module until it clicks into place. 7. (optional) install the lock on the cellular radio module bay door. See "(optional) lock/unlock the cellu...

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    Proprietary & confidential index 2 2-way voice 8 microphone 8 24-hour backup battery 8 a accessories 8 alarm dealers 6 alarms false 10 alerts 9 c cellular radio module 8, 75 d date 8 distributors 6 document conventions 6 f false alarms 10 features 8 g guide about 6 i installation 9 cellular radio mo...

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