SAFE Security Alarm System Operation Manual - page 7
SAFE Security Alarm System Operations Manual
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HOW A SECURITY SYSTEM WORKS
A SAFE security alarm system consists of a control panel which functions as a central computer, receiving messages from a
number of sensors that act as the “eyes” and “ears” of the system. If the system is “armed” and the panel receives a
signal from one or more of the sensors it automatically alerts the central monitoring station via a built-in telephone
communicator and/or the option of a radio or cellular transmitter. The operator (or dispatcher) at the central monitoring
station alerts the appropriate authorities, or others you designate, to the emergency situation.
Keypads near common entry doors allow you to control the system. Any number of other alarm components or safety
devices may make up a SAFE security system as noted below:
Magnetic contacts to protect doors and windows that open
Glass breakage sensors to protect glass windows and doors
Motion sensors to detect movement within a defined area
Panic switches that can be manually operated to summon the authorities and/or sound an alarm siren
Window alarm screens which allow alarm protection with the windows open
Sirens and sounders to alert you and your neighbors of alarm activation
Smoke and heat detectors to alert you and the fire department of a fire
Environmental sensors, such as freeze alarms, water leakage, and carbon monoxide detectors
24 HOUR MONITORING SERVICE
Your SAFE alarm system is monitored by a central monitoring station
There are many benefits to having a professionally monitored alarm system. The most obvious is the automatic reporting
of unauthorized intrusions or smoke/fire. Your system is capable of notifying us of the type of alarm that is occurring; our
trained operators will respond to each alert. Each alarm owner can dictate how we should respond and we will notify the
police or fire authorities for you if required. The alarm system monitors its own system status and can alert us to
maintenance and other issues that may require attention. Besides monitoring the status of the sensors and the control
panel, it monitors the batteries and communications functions.
What happens when the alarm goes off?
When your system is being monitored and it goes into an alarm mode, it sends a signal to your central monitoring station.
This signal tells us the type and location of the alarm. Depending on the type of signal, the central monitoring station staff
will call the premises to determine if there is an emergency, call the appropriate support officials and then call you to
inform you of the situation. Your have control in this process, as the specific procedures for this protocol are set up when
your system is installed.
Accidentally tripping the alarm
First and foremost, remain calm. Simply enter your four-digit user code (and “OFF” on some systems). The system will
send a cancellation signal to the central monitoring station. This verifies that an authorized user has disarmed the system
and cancelled the alarm signal. If your system still doesn’t disarm, try your user code again. If you are unable to disarm,
the central monitoring station will call shortly. Give them your password and indicate that you accidentally set off your
alarm.
Is there an automatic shut-off for the siren?
Sirens can be programmed to sound for two or more minute increments. As most municipal ordinances require the
outside alarm to cease after 15 minutes, many sirens are pre-set to sound off for 12 minutes. The siren time period is per
occurrence and will re-sound if another violation is detected.
If there is a break-in attempt, will the system re-arm?
During an attempted break-in, the system will go into alarm and will remain armed until a user presses in his user code
plus OFF. If there is subsequent detection, the system will go into alarm again.