Get to Know Your System
Your system may not include all of the equipment and functions found in this guide.
Control Panel
The control panel acts as your system’s brain. It communicates with the keypad and all the other system devices throughout the building.
XT30/XT50 Series Control Panel
Keypad
The keypad allows you to control your system from one place. You can use it to arm and disarm your system, add user codes, verify alarms, and many other functions.
7000 Series Thinline Keypad
7100 Series Thinline Keypad
5-Inch Touchscreen Series Keypad
7-Inch Touchscreen Keypad
Prox Key
A prox key is an impact resistant credential that fits on a standard key ring. It allows for codeless arming, disarming, and door access when it is presented to a reader.
Sensor
Sensors are small devices that monitor motion, temperature, flooding, breaking glass, and know when windows and doors have been opened.
Key Fob Remote
Depending on how your key fob remote is set up, it provides an easy way to arm and disarm your system or send a panic alarm.
Siren
The siren emits sound when your system goes into alarm.
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector
These detectors notify you when smoke or carbon monoxide is present. Some detectors have an integrated synchronized sounder. If they are installed in groups, they will all sound simultaneously.
Z-Wave
Z-Wave devices allow you to control the lights, small appliances, garage doors, thermostats, and locks from the keypad, Virtual Keypad™ App, and VirtualKeypad.com™.
Virtual Keypad™ App and VirtualKeypad.com™
The Virtual Keypad App and VirtualKeypad.com allow you to control and monitor your system on the go. The app is available for Apple® and Android™ devices.