Honeywell LYNX User Manual

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– 5 –SYSTEM OVERVIEWSYSTEM OVERVIEWSYSTEM OVERVIEWSYSTEM OVERVIEWFeaturesGeneral InformationThis system offers you three forms of protection: burglary, fire, and emergency, depending onthe configuration of your system. The system consists of a touchscreen control for systemoperation, various wireless sensors that provide perimeter and interior burglary protection,and optional smoke or combustion detectors to provide early fire warning. In addition,optional wireless keypads may have been installed to allow you to control the system awayfrom the touchscreen control. The system may also be used as a speaker phone.The system monitors protection zones and system status, displays appropriate informationon the touchscreen display, and initiates appropriate alarms. Your system may also havebeen programmed to automatically send alarm or status messages over the phone lines or viathe cellular/GSM network or the internet to a central alarm monitoring station, and may alsobe capable of two-way voice communication with the central station.The user features of this security system are listed below. Ask your installer whichfeatures have been programmed for your system.• STAY and AWAY arming modes: By using these modes you can protect either theperimeter only, or the entire premises.• Panic key functions: A designated key allow you to manually activate fire, medicalemergency, or silent police alarms. Refer to the PANIC KEYS section for detailedinformation.• Follow me reminder announcements: Allows the panel to dial a number that you havespecified, at a programmed time and day and deliver a message programmed by yourinstaller.• Real-time clock: Touchscreen displays current date and time. Refer to theCLOCK/CALENDAR section for procedures for setting the time.• Message center: The system allows recording and play back of brief messages. Refer tothe RECORDING/PLAYBACK MESSAGES section for procedures.• Two-way voice: Allows the central station to listen, talk to or conduct two-wayconversations with individuals on the premises Refer to the TWO-WAY VOICE section fordetailed information.• Phone Control: Provides a remote interactive phone capability that permits access to thesecurity system from any off-site touch-tone telephone. Refer to the Remote Phone ControlFeature section for detailed information.• Speaker Phone Operation: The system is capable of operating as a speaker phoneallowing hands free telephone conversation.• Security Codes: The system is capable of supporting an Installer code, Master user codeand 14 additional User codes including Babysitter and Duress codes. Refer to theSECURITY CODES section for detailed information.