Honeywell LYNX Touch User Manual

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– 6 –SYSTEM OVERVIEWSYSTEM OVERVIEWSYSTEM OVERVIEWSYSTEM OVERVIEWFeaturesFire ProtectionThe fire protection portion of your security system (if used) is always active and will sound an alarm if a firecondition is detected. Refer to the Fire Alarm System section for important information concerning fireprotection, smoke detectors and planning emergency exit routes from the premises.Carbon MonoxideThe carbon monoxide (CO) portion of your security system (if used) is always active and will sound an alarm if aCO condition is detected. Refer to the Fire Alarm System section for more information.Burglary ProtectionYour system provides two modes of burglary protection: STAY and AWAY. STAY mode protects the perimeteronly, allowing you to freely move inside the premises. AWAY mode protects the entire system. Both modesprovide an entry delay time that allows you to reenter the premises without setting off an alarm. For additionalsecurity, you can turn the entry delay off when arming the system. Refer to the Arming the System section. Thesystem also allows you to bypass selected zones before arming the system, if desired. Refer to the BypassingProtection Zones section. The system also provides a Chime mode, for alerting users to the opening of protecteddoors and windows while the system is disarmed.You must arm the burglary protection portion of your system before it will sense burglary alarms. Refer to theArming the System section for detailed procedures and information.Security CodesAt the time of installation, you were asked to provide a personal 4-digit security or “Master User” code. Youmust enter the user code when arming and disarming the system, and when performing other system functions.As an additional security feature, other users who do not need to know your code can be assigned up to 48different security codes. Refer to the Security Codes section for procedures on adding security codes to thesystem.AlarmsWhen an alarm occurs, the LYNX Touch internal sounder will sound for about 15-seconds, and the touch screendisplays the zone(s) causing the alarm. After 15-seconds, the internal sounder stops temporarily and voiceannouncements of the zones in alarm begins. When these zones have been announced, the internal soundersounds again and the cycle repeats itself, until the system is disarmed or until alarm bell timeout occurs. Ifyour system is connected to a central monitoring station, an alarm message will be sent. To stop the alarmsounding, simply disarm the system. The zone(s) causing the alarm remain displayed indicating memory ofalarm. Refer to the Disarming the System section for information about clearing the memory of alarm displayImportant NoteIf your system is equipped to report alarms over the internet via a WiFi Communications module, your router mustremain powered-on at all times. Ask your Installer about this feature for additional informationTwo-Way Voice FeatureThe control supports voice dialog between an operator at the central station and an individual at the premises.This feature allows the central station to listen, talk to or conduct a two-way conversation with an individual(s)at the premises and allows the operator to gather information about the nature and location of the alarm thatmay be helpful in responding to police or rescue departments.