VESTA 425

TouchPanel-3

User Manual

Draft Version

Oct 4, 2024

Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION ________________________________________________________________________ 1

2. SYSTEM OVERVIEW ____________________________________________________________________ 2

2.1. PARTS IDENTIFICATION ___________________________________________________________ 2

2.2. LED INDICATORS _______________________________________________________________ 4

2.3. POWER SUPPLY ________________________________________________________________ 4

1. INSTALLATION _________________________________________________________________________ 5

3.1. SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT____________________________________________________________ 5

3.2. MOUNTING ____________________________________________________________________ 5

1. OPERATION ____________________________________________________________________________ 8

4.1. HOME ________________________________________________________________________ 8

4.2. SECURITY ____________________________________________________________________ 11

4.2.1. Change System Mode _____________________________________________________________ 13

4.2.2 Alarm Dashboard __________________________________________________________________ 16

4.3. AUTOMATION _________________________________________________________________ 18

4.3.1 Scene _____________________________________________________________________________ 18

4.3.2 Room _____________________________________________________________________________ 21

4.3.3 Group _____________________________________________________________________________ 22

4.3.4 Device ____________________________________________________________________________ 29

4.3.5 Rule ______________________________________________________________________________ 31

4.4. CAM ________________________________________________________________________ 35

4.4.1. Add New VDP / IP CAM ____________________________________________________________ 36

4.4.2. Monitoring Mode __________________________________________________________________ 37

4.4.3. VDP Communication ______________________________________________________________ 38

4.4.4. Cam Settings _____________________________________________________________________ 40

4.5. EVENTS______________________________________________________________________ 41

1. SETTINGS _____________________________________________________________________________ 43

5.1. FACE DETECTION ______________________________________________________________ 45

5.2. EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT _______________________________________________________ 47

5.2.1. Device ____________________________________________________________________________ 49

5.2.1.1 Device Search: __________________________________________________________________________ 49

5.2.1.2 Device Learning _________________________________________________________________________ 50

5.2.1.3 Device Exclusion: (For removing Z-Wave device only) ______________________________________ 51

5.2.1.4 Walk Test: _______________________________________________________________________________ 52

5.2.1.5 Refresh Device List ______________________________________________________________________ 52

5.2.1.6 Delete Device ____________________________________________________________________________ 53

5.2.1.7 Edit Device ______________________________________________________________________________ 54

5.2.2. Panel Settings ____________________________________________________________________ 58

5.2.2.1 Security _________________________________________________________________________________ 58

5.2.2.2 Panel ___________________________________________________________________________________ 62

5.2.2.3 Code ____________________________________________________________________________________ 64

5.2.2.4 Date and Time ___________________________________________________________________________ 65

5.2.2.5 Factory Reset ____________________________________________________________________________ 65

5.2.2.6 Area Name ______________________________________________________________________________ 66

5.2.3. Network __________________________________________________________________________ 66

5.2.3.1 GSM ____________________________________________________________________________________67

5.2.3.2 GPRS ___________________________________________________________________________________68

5.2.3.3 Wireless_________________________________________________________________________________ 68

5.2.4. Report ____________________________________________________________________________ 69

5.2.4.1 Report __________________________________________________________________________________ 69

5.2.4.3 SMS ____________________________________________________________________________________73

5.2.4.4 Voice ___________________________________________________________________________________ 74

5.2.4.5 SMTP ___________________________________________________________________________________76

5.2.5 User PIN __________________________________________________________________________ 77

5.2.7 Cross-Area User PIN _______________________________________________________________ 78

5.2.8 Wired Device ______________________________________________________________________ 79

5.3. HOTSPOT SHARING _____________________________________________________________ 81

5.4. BLUETOOTH DISARM ____________________________________________________________ 83

5.5. ABOUT ______________________________________________________________________ 88

1. Introduction

The TouchPanel-3 uses modern, intuitive user interface on a 7” full-color, high-resolution display, providing users quick access to security and smart home functions, as well as a quick on-screen control of all areas.

As an IP-based multifunctional RF, Z-Wave smart home gateway with WiFi, 4G/LTE, and Bluetooth capabilities, the TouchPanel-3 provides comprehensive solutions, including home security, visual verification, home automation, energy management, emergency monitoring, and remote management, for ultra-flexibility and convenience.

Moreover, the TouchPanel-3 features two-way hands-free communication through the built-in speaker and microphone.

Other innovative features include Bluetooth disarming, which allows users to conveniently disarm the security system even with their hands full. The face detection function enables the front camera to take photos when someone disarms the system, providing the basis for algorithm analysis to prevent potential harms.

System Feature

• Two-way voice communication with VOIP and 4G/LTE: Built-in microphone and speaker allows user to make hands-free voice call in case of emergency.

Additionally, the TouchPanel-3 automatically answers a callback call during callback timer.

• Ethernet, WiFi, and/or 4G/LTE connection:

The system can be connected through Ethernet, WiFi, or 4G/LTE. When all the three connection methods are available, the Panel prioritizes its connections in the following order: Ethernet > WiFi > 4G/LTE.

WiFi connection provides backup to Ethernet to extend system flexibility.

• Voice Prompt Reminder: The panel plays voice prompts upon system mode change to remind user the system status.

• AI Recognition for alarm pictures: The panel incorporates an AI (Artificial Intelligence) algorithm for recognizing whether an alarm image contains a person. Alarm images, along with the AI detection results, are transmitted to the CMS, enabling the CMS to prioritize the new alarm queue based on this AI detection.

• Screen Timeout: By default the screen of the TouchPanel-3 will automatically turn off after 5 minutes of inactivity. Tap anywhere on the screen to turn it on.

The user can also select the screen timeout period in Settings. If "Never" is selected, the screen will always stay on. Please refer to 5. Settings.

• Built-in accessory device:

TSP-Cam: The panel features a built-in Camera, extra Cameras may be included into the system to extend the coverage.

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2. System Overview

2.1. Parts Identification

Front View UI

Back View

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Internal View

★Power Button - If for some reason you need to power down or force restart the system, press the power button for 2 seconds and then release to access the

selection menu.

• Pressing and holding the button for 10 seconds will force the system to shut down immediately.

★Recovery	- Reserved for Manufacturer Use Only – Do not press unless instructed by
Button	authorized personnel
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2.2. LED Indicators

The LED indicators are used show various system statuses.

LED		Behavior	System Status
White LED	On		Panel Rebooting
Green LED	On		AC Power Connected
Red LED	On		AC Power Loss
Orange LED	On		System Fault

2.3. Power Supply

Power Adapter

• A DC 5V 3A Type-C switching power adapter is required to connect to a wall outlet. Be sure only to use an adapter with the appropriate AC voltage rating to prevent component damage.

• The TouchPanel-3 will automatically turn on after power is supplied.

Rechargeable Battery

• In addition to the adapter, there is a rechargeable battery inside the Control Panel, which serves as a backup in case of a power failure.

• During normal operation, the AC power adapter is used to supply power to the Control Panel and at the same time recharge the battery.

• When the adapter is disconnected from the Control Panel, the Red LED will turn on to indicate AC power loss.

• When the battery level is low, the Touch Panel-3 will report a low battery status. If the AC power adapter is not reconnected after this report and the battery continues to drain, a warning message will appear on the user interface. If the battery becomes too low for the system to function, it will automatically shut down to protect data.

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3. Installation

3.1. System Deployment

The Control Panel is designed to be wall mounted, follow guidelines below when planning installation location:

• The Control Panel requires the mains power and Ethernet connection.

• If a Cellular Module is used, ensure that there is good cellular coverage (Advisable to have a level of at least 4 out of 5).

• Avoid mounting the Control Panel near large metal objects which may affect wireless radio strength.

• The Control Panel should be protected by sensors so that no intruder can reach the Control Panel without first activating a sensor.

• When using routers to extend wireless communication coverage, remember to use only Routers with backup batteries for security sensors. If you use a Router without backup battery for security sensors, the Router will be powered down in case of AC failure, and you security sensors will lose connection with the Panel.

3.2. Mounting

The TouchPanel-3 is designed to be mounted on the wall.

It is recommended to fit the Panel at approximately chest height where the touchscreen can be easily accessed and operated.

1. The panel casing is secured by 2 bottom fixing screws. Loose the 2 fixing screws on the bottom to detach front cover from back plate.

2. Remove the rear access cover.

1. For configuration and deployment:

I. Connect Ethernet cable to panel Ethernet port.

II. (Optional) Insert a Micro-SIM card with the gold (metal) side facing down, as example shown below.

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<NOTE>

• • Before inserting the SIM card, please make sure the pin code is deactivated and SMS messages are removed first.

  • Inserting the SIM Card when the Panel is powered off.

  • Make sure to insert a SIM card with data plan.

III. Connect the hardwired inputs and hardwired ouput. (Optional)

IV. Connect the Power Adaptor to a Wall Outlet and the other Type-C end to the Control Panel.

• 1. Route the wires along the cable managing space. Replace the rear access cover, making sure the cable passes under the openings, and then tighten the fixing screw.

• The following is an example of wiring. The back plate provides five breakaway area options for wiring holes.

1. Wall Mounting:

I.Use the four knockouts on the back plate as template to drill holes on the wall.

1. Insert the wall plugs if the TouchPanel-3 is to be fixed onto plaster or bricks.

2. Screw the back plate onto the wall with the 4 screws provided.

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IV. Fit the top latching holes on the front cover onto the corresponding latches on the back plate, then push forward the front cover to close it. Tighten the 2 bottom fixing screws.

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4. Operation

On the user interface of the TouchPanel-3, users can change the system mode, control automation devices, edit and bypass devices, and access videos or captured images.

4.1. Home

By default, the screen automatically switches between day and night modes at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m." Day Mode

Night Mode

• Weather: Displays current weather data. If internet is disconnected, the weather data will not be shown.

To access the Weather Information Setting dialog box, tap on the row displaying the weather. You can select a city from the list to display the weather for the city.

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• Date & Time: Displays current Date & Time.

• Home Widget : The Home Widget list is for you to control or check current status of the HVAC sensors or devices which have been learned into the system.

To set the list:

Step 1. Tap the Home Widget icon. Check the devices that you are going to display on the list.

Up to six devices can be displayed here. Tap OK to confirm.

Step 2. The devices that you selected are displayed on the widget list.

Tap the widget that you want to check. When there is a fault or supervision failure, an orange exclamation mark icon will be displayed on the widget. The color of the widget will also fade.

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4.2. Security

The Security page displays current system mode for quick control access.

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5	6		7		9	10
	Section			Icon				Description
								When the Ethernet is connected
								When WiFi is connected						(Strong – Weak)
1.	Internet						When GSM is connected								(Strong – Weak)
	Indicator
						Internent is disconnected
			<Note> The system can connect to the internet via Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or GSM.
						If all are available, it will prioritize in this order: Ethernet, Wi-Fi, then
						GSM.
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	Section				Icon			Description
2.	Ongoing									During 2-way communication, the ongoing call icon will be displayed in
	call									the header.
3.	Battery									The TouchPanel-3’s Battery level in percentage will be displayed.
	Level
4.	Setting									Tap on the gear icon to access the Settings menu. Please refer to later
								section 5. Settings.
5.	Weather	----					Displays current weather data.
				Tap on the row to access the Weather Information Setting dialog box.
6.	Date	----					Display current date and time.
and Time
										- Users are able to summon help by pressing and holding the SOS
7.	SOS									button for 3 seconds.
	Button									- An Emergency (101) Help event will be reported, and if voice report
										is programmed, the panel will make a voice call after the first
										successful alarm reporting.
8.	Area	----					Tap the area to select.
9.	System			The system mode is indicated by the 3 icons at top. The current mode will be
	Mode			encircled and change the background color based on it.

1. Panel Status

• The dashboard provides at-a-glance view of Panel Status, Door Contact Status, and Device Status.

• The total number of door contacts and the total number of all devices will be displayed.

• If there is any fault or if there is any Door contact open, the total amount of faults / open Door Contacts will be displayed in a red circle on the upper right.

Tapping the red circle will pop up the fault list / the open DC devices list.

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4.2.1. Change System Mode

• Tap the desired mode icon, e.g. Away Arm (Right).

Home Arm Disarm Away Arm

You will be required to enter one of the Control Panel User PIN Code to confirm the action.

The panel will play voice prompts upon system mode change to remind user the system status.

If incorrect PIN Code is entered, the TouchPanel-3 will display error message and arming will be aborted.

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• When Arm Fault Type is set as Confirm, and the system has existing fault events when arming, the TouchPanel-3 will display fault message. If you still want to arm the system, you will need to bypass the faults on the fault list first or repeat the arming action within 30 seconds to Force Arm.

By checking all faults and tapping “Bypass”, the faults are bypassed and the system is armed now.

Face Detection

When the Face Detection feature is turned on, the system has to detect a face to disarm the system, adding an extra layer of protection. Please refer to 5.1 Face Detection to turn on the feature.

• When Disarm is tapped, the following dialog box will be displayed, requesting the user to

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position his/her face in the camera frame to activate pin entering for disarming.

• The Panel will auto capture a photo when a face is detected and display the captured image for 3 seconds.

• After 3 seconds, the panel will display PIN code page with disarm icon. Enter the user PIN code to disarm the system.

• Whether disarming is completed or aborted, the captured face will be reported and displayed in the event log.

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4.2.2 Alarm Dashboard

When there is an alarm, the Alarm dashboard will be displayed:

• Area: It will be indicated that the alarm is occurred in which area. When there are alarms in both areas, you can tap the icon to view the alarm list for each area respectively.

• Alarm list: The devices that have been triggered will be displayed here.

• Disarm: Tap the icon and then enter the PIN code to disarm the system.

After disarming the system, you can view these events again through the list. Tap the Close icon to close the alarm dashboard and go back to Security page.

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4.3. Automation

The Automation page provides access to home automation functions in the Control Panel. The Automation page includes Scene, Room, Group, Device, and Rule.

4.3.1 Scene

The Scene subpage allows you to set a group of actions which the Control Panel may perform with its Home Automation devices. The user can program the Scene to manually activate a set of devices, or automatically activate them by pre-programmed Rule.

• Create a New Scene.

Step 1. Tap the icon to access Add Scene menu.

Step 2. Enter your Scene Name.

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Step 3. Choose a desired Action Type from the drop down menu. The options available are dependent upon learnt device(s) in the Control Panel and up to 5 actions can be associated with each scene.

• Device Action: To toggle on/off, switch on/on for/on until/off, open, or close a device in specified zone.

• Group Control: The Group function allows the user to control the same type of devices.

• Change Mode: The system will change to the disarm/full arm/home arm mode as specified.

• SD LED Control: To switch on / off the Smoke detector LED.

• IP Cam Request Media: The IP Camera in specified zone will record a video.

• IP Cam Request Media (All): All IP Cameras in the system will record a video.

• Request Image: The PIR Camera in specified zone will take a picture.

• Request Image (All): All PIR Cameras in the system will take a picture.

• Request Image (No flash): The PIR Camera in specified zone will take a picture without activating its LED flash.

• Request Image (All, No flash): All PIR Cameras in the system will take a picture without activating its LED flash.

• Change Internal Memory Status: To change Internal Memory Status (True / False).

Step 4. You can create a new Action type by tapping the icon. To remove an existing Action

type, simply tap the icon.

Step 5. Tap “Save” to confirm scene setting. The Scene page will be updated with the new Scene.

• Delete a Scene.

To remove an existing Scene, simply tap the icon.

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• Apply Scene.

You can tap the icon after the scene name to manually execute a scene’s action. You may apply 1 Scene at most each time.

• Edit Scene.

To edit an existing scene, tap the icon to view scene content.

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4.3.2 Room

The Room subpage allows you to associate several sensors to create one Room. This feature provides a hassle-free way if you wish to turn a light on in the living room. You will not end up turning on a light in the kitchen by mistake. Each device can only be assigned to one Room.

• You can create more rooms by tapping the icon at top right.

  • Up to 20 Rooms can be created.

  • Enter the Room name in Name field for identification.

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4.3.3 Group

The Group function allows the user to control the same type of devices. The user can control over 6 types of devices, including Switch, Dimmer, Hue, Shutter, Radiator, and Thermostat. Up to 10 subgroups can be created under each type.

• Switch

Tap to turn on/off Switch of each Group. To add/delete a group, tap . To view

details, add/remove a device or rename a group, tap.

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• Dimmer

Tap to control Dimmer of each group. To view details, control a group, add/remove a

device or rename a group, tap.

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In the Group Control page, the user can change the brightness of the devices by adjusting the bar.

• HUE Bulb

Tap to control Hue of bulbs in each group. To view details, control a group, add/remove a device or rename a group, tap.

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In the Group Control page, the user can control Hue by adjusting the bar or tap Color, Whites, or Preset to change the color of devices in a preset group.

Color: Tap the color directly to set the group with your desired color.

Whites: Tap the color directly to set the group with your desired color temperature.

Preset: Tap the color directly to set the group with the preset certain color.

• Shutter

Tap to control Shutter of each group. To view details, control a group,

add/remove a device or rename a group, tap.

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In the Group Control page, the user can control the shutters at a desired level by adjusting the bar

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• Radiator

Tap to turn on/off Radiator of each group. To view details, control a group,

add/remove a device or rename a group, tap.

In the Group Control page, the user can control the radiator by selecting the mode and adjusting the set points.

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• Thermostat

Tap to turn on/off Thermostat of each group. To view details, control a group,

add/remove a device or rename a group, tap.

In the Group Control page, the user can check the list of devices, select mode, and adjust the mode set points.

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4.3.4 Device

The device page lists all available devices which can be displayed according to different categories.

Select device category from the drop-down menu on the top right to determine which devices should be displayed.

• Categories: All, Fault, DC Open, Sensors, Automation Device, Keypad, Door Contact, Siren.

• The device list displays device information:

  • Device Status will be displayed in each device column.

Device	Fault	Low	Bypass	RSSI Level	Entry Delay	Wired Device
Status		Battery		1-3 4-6 7-9	Time	Connect Disconnect
Icon

• Current on/off conditions will be shown for switch devices.

  • Locked/Unlocked statuses will be shown for locks.

  • Current wattage and accumulated power consumption will be displayed for power switches with meters.

  • Current power output level will be displayed for dimmers.

  • Temperature and humidity will be displayed for temperature and humidity sensors.

• Use the device column to control each device or check detailed information.

- For Camera type security devices, e.g. PIR Camera, you can tap the camera icon at the end of device column to manual control the camera to take a picture. The requested image will be displayed in the event page.

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4.3.5 Rule

The Rule page allows you to set up rules to automate actions based on specific triggers, such as turning on heating when the temperature drops below a certain degree.

Additionally, each rule can include optional conditions, such as the panel being in disarmed mode or within a specified time frame (e.g., 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.), to further refine when the rule should be activated.

You can also select the action type to be performed, or simply apply the scene previously created under the Scene subpage.

Input the “Master Code (default: 1111)” to enter the Rule setting page.

Step 1. Tap “Add rule” or the icon to create a new rule.

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Step 2. You can enter up to 31 characters as your Rule Name.

Step 3. To set up a Rule, choosing a Trigger Type from the drop down menu is indispensable. Up to 25 trigger types are available. The options available are dependent upon learnt device(s) in the Control Panel and 1 trigger type can be associated with each rule.

• Mode Change: The system will change to the disarm/full arm/home arm mode as specified.

• Mode Change and Exit Timer Stopped: When the system changes to the mode as specified and Exit Timer expires, the rule will be activated according to rule condition and execution setting.

• Mode Change and Entry Timer Start: When the system begins to countdown Entry Delay, the rule will be activated according to rule condition and execution setting.

• DC Open: When the Door Contact is open in specified zone.

• DC Closed: When the Door Contact is closed in specified zone.

• DC Open for a While: When the Door Contact is open for a preset duration in specified zone.

• DC Closed for a While: When the Door Contact is closed for a preset duration in specified zone.

• Motion Detected: When movements are detected by Motion Sensor in specified zone, the rule will be activated according to rule condition and execution setting. (SVGS Glass break Sensor supports Motion Detected as a rule trigger).

• Motion Restored: When movements detected by Motion Sensor in specified zone become static, the rule will be activated according to rule condition and execution setting.

• Scene Button Pressed: When the Scene Button is pressed to activate sensors in specified zone.

• Trigger Alarm: Choose to activate a specified Alarm Sensor in specified zone.

• Schedule: The system will follow the schedule time to respond accordingly.

• Temperature Above: If the temperature detected by specified temperature sensor exceeds the set threshold, the rule will be activated according to rule condition and execution setting.

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• Temperature Below: If the temperature detected by specified temperature sensor drops below the set threshold, the rule will be activated according to rule condition and execution setting.

• Humidity Above: If the humidity reading from specified room sensor rises above the level specified, the rule will be activated according to rule condition and execution setting.

• Humidity Below: If the humidity reading from specified room sensor falls below the level specified, the rule will be activated according to rule condition and execution setting.

• Lux Above: If the lux reading from specified light sensor rises above the level specified, the rule will be activated according to rule condition and execution setting.

• Lux Below: If the lux reading from specified light sensor falls below the level specified, the rule will be activated according to rule condition and execution setting.

• Power Consumption Above: If the power output watt from a specified Power Switch exceeds set threshold, the rule will be activated according to rule condition and execution setting.

• Air Quality Index: If the Air Quality Index from specified air quality sensor rises above the level specified, the rule will be activated according to rule condition and execution setting.

• Air Quality CO2: If the CO2 reading from specified air quality sensor rises above the level specified, the rule will be activated according to rule condition and execution setting.

• DI/DO(DI) Opened: When the loop opens, the terminal will activate sensor in specified zone.

• DI/DO(DI) Closed: When the loop closes, the terminal will activate sensor in specified zone.

• DIO52(DI) Status for 0: Users can select input action type. This indicates the device is inactive.

• DIO52(DI) Status for 1: Users can select input action type. This indicates the device is active.

Step 4. Choose a desired Condition Type (optional) from the dropdown menu. The options available are dependent upon learnt device(s) in your Control Panel.

• None: Set up a Rule without choosing any condition.

• Mode: The system will change to the disarm/full arm/home arm mode as specified.

• Temperature Range: If the temperature detected by specified temperature sensor falls/rises within the range specified, the rule will be activated according to rule condition and execution setting.

• Lux Level Range: If the lux reading from specified light sensor falls below the level specified, the rule will be activated according to rule condition and execution setting.

• Time Period: The system will follow the schedule time to respond accordingly..

• Alarm: Users can specify the rule to perform the action when a trigger is detected AND an alarm is ON. For example, an emergency light will be turned on when there is an alarm and a door contact is open at the same time.

Step 5. You can create a new Condition type by tapping the icon; and remove an existing

Condition type by tapping the icon.

Step 6. Choose a desired Action Type from the drop down menu. You can also apply a pre-programmed Scene under Rule function.

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Up to 11 options of action types are available. The options available are dependent upon learnt device(s) in your Control Panel.

• Device Action: To toggle on/off, switch on/on for/on until/off, open, or close a device in specified zone.

• Group Control: The Group function allows the user to control the same type of devices.

• Change Mode: The system will change to the mode as specified.

• Alarm: The system will trigger an alarm sensor in specified zone.

• Apply Scene: The system will execute the preprogrammed Scene Number.

• Request Video: The PIR Video Camera or IP Camera in specified zone will record a video.

• Request Video (All): All PIR Video Cameras and IP Cameras in the system will record a video.

• Request Image: The PIR Camera in specified zone will take a picture.

• Request Image (All): All PIR Cameras in the system will take a picture.

• Request Image (No flash): The PIR Camera in specified zone will take a picture without activating its LED flash.

• Request Image (All, No flash): All PIR Cameras in the system will take a picture without activating its LED flash.

Step 7. You can create a new Action type by tapping the icon.

To remove an existing Action type, simply tap the icon.

Step 8. Tap “Save” to confirm scene setting. The Rule page will be updated with the new Scene.

Step 9. You can tap the icon on top right of the List menu to create a new list. To remove an

existing Rule, simply tap the icon.

• Enable/Disable Rule

You can toggle on/off the

• Edit Rule

To edit an existing rule, tap the

icon to enable/disable the rule.

icon to view rule content.

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4.4. Cam

The page provides access to VDP and IP Camera live streaming video.

The TouchPanel-3 is compatible with Climax Video Door Phone and IP Camera. Up to 6 IP Cameras and VDPs are supported. Ensure to update device and panel firmware to the latest version for compatibility.

Ensure your Control Panel, VDP, and TouchPanel-3 are in the same Local Area Network (LAN). Moreover, both of the VDP and TouchPanel-3 should be added into the same Control Panel, or the devices will not be identified.

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4.4.1. Add New VDP / IP CAM

Step 1. Tap the icon to add a new VDP.

Step 2. Select the wireless device for WiFi setup. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed

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4.4.2. Monitoring Mode

TouchPanel-3 provides a full screen 3-minute real-time live streaming video. Tap the device you want to check and have a full view on the screen.

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4.4.3. VDP Communication

When there is an incoming call from VDP, you can answer it by controlling the buttons on the screen:

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• Hang up: Tap the button to terminate the communication.

• The default duration of the communication is 3 minutes. If the communication needs to be continued, access the VDP on the Cam list to enter the monitoring view.

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4.4.4. Cam Settings

To change settings of the IP Cam, tap the button on each device.

• Device Name: Name or rename your device for easy identification. Enter a desired name and tap Submit.

• Speaker Volume: Tap the slider to adjust the volume to a desired level.

• Door lock binding: Assign the VDP to the relevant door lock.

• Wi-Fi setup: Change the Wi-Fi setting of the device.

• Delete: Delete the item.

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4.5. Events

The event page lists all events, pictures, and videos, which can be displayed according to different categories. Select event category from the drop-down menu on the top right to determine which events should be displayed.

• Event Categories: All, Alarm, Trouble, Services, Arm/Disarm, IA events, Others.

You can view the image or video by tapping the icon . If AI recognizes a person / persons in

the image, an AI icon will be displayed alongside it.

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5. Settings

Tap the gear icon on the top-right corner of the screen to open the Settings menu. This menu provides quick access to basic features and settings that don't require an Installer or Master code.

However, the Equipment Management section within the Settings menu contains advanced options for the Panel and is protected by the Panel's Installer code.

The Hotspot Sharing and Bluetooth Disarm functions require a Master user or Installer to enable it.

<Note> Certain settings, including Face Detection, Equipment Management, Bluetooth Disarm, Tablet Settings, and About, can only be accessed when the Control Panel is disarmed.

Setting		Description
Brightness		Change the brightness of the screen by tapping the slider.

Volume

Change the volume of the user interface by tapping the slider.

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	Setting					Description
				Tap the slider to enable or disable this function. When it is enabled, your
	Face Detection			face needs to be detected to disarm the system. Please refer to 5.1
				Face Detection section for details.
	Display Home			Enable this function to display home screen when screen has been idle
	Screen:			for 1 minute/3 minutes, or select Never to disable this function.
				Enable this function after the screen has been idle for 1 minute/5
	Screen Saver			minutes, or select Never to disable this function. The Panel screen will
				display the images stored in the SD card.
				Enable this function to turn off the screen after the specified idle period (
	Screen Timeout			15 secs / 30 secs / 1 min / 2 mins / 5 mins / 10 mins / 30 mins)
				Select "Never" to keep the screen always on.
	Device Bypass			This function allows user to bypass sensors when the system is
				disarmed. The system panel will not respond at all when a bypassed
				sensor is triggered.
				The system can be armed directly regardless the device's fault situation
				if it is bypassed. However, the device's fault situation will still be
				monitored, logged and displayed in the webpage.
			-	Permanently bypass will bypass selected device(s) until they are
					deselected. It requires Installer Code to access, and is allowed
					for Installer/Master user only.
			-	One-time bypass provides temporary bypass function of any
					device until the system turns to disarm mode. It requires User PIN
					Code to access, and is allowed for Installer/Master/Slave user.
	Equipment			The Equipment Management provides advanced settings for the Panel.
			It	is protected by the Panel's installer code. Please refer to 5.2
	Management
			Equipment Management section for details.
				Touch Panel-3 can function as a hotspot, sharing its internet connection
Hotspot Sharing			with nearby devices by configuring the SSID and password. Please refer
				to 5.3 Hotspot Sharing section for details.
				The Bluetooth Disarming feature allows the users to disarm the system
	Bluetooth Disarm			via Bluetooth simply by approaching the system with their smartphones.
			Please refer to 5.4 Bluetooth Disarm section for Bluetooth Setup
				instructions.
	Region Format			Under Region Format, you can select date and time format for the user
			interface.
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	Setting			Description
	Tablet Settings			This function is reserved.
	Language			Change language setting.
	Sync Logo			This function allows the Panel to sync customized dealer logo with Vesta
			Server. Enter installer code to proceed.
				The information about App version / Panel version, ROM version, TSP
	About			Mac, and Panel Mac will be displayed in this page. Please refer to 5.5
				About section for details.

5.1. Face Detection

When the Face Detection feature is turned on, the system has to detect a face to disarm the system, adding an extra layer of protection.

• When Disarm is tapped, the following dialog box will be displayed, requesting the user to position his/her face in the camera frame to activate pin entering for disarming.

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• The Panel will auto capture a photo when a face is detected and display the captured image for 3 seconds.

• After 3 seconds, the panel will display PIN code page with disarm icon. Enter the use PIN code to disarm the system.

• Whether disarming is completed or aborted, the captured face will be reported and displayed in the event log.

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5.2. Equipment Management

The Equipment Management under the setting page provides advanced setting for the Panel.

Enter the Installer Code 7982 to access full setting functions.

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Scroll down to the bottom of the screen to view additional categories.

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5.2.1. Device

The Device setting subpage includes the following functions:

Tap the respective icon for different function setting (from left to right).

5.2.1.1 Device Search:

• Users can directly search for the device they are seeking without scrolling through the entire list of devices.

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5.2.1.2 Device Learning

Step 1. Tap icon to enter learning mode.

Step 2. Refer to accessory device manual to transmit learn signal from the device. When the panel receives learn signal, the device info will be displayed.

Step 3. Check the box in front of device info, then tap OK to add the device into Control Panel.

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Step 4. After a new device has been added / learnt / included into the Control Panel, a Device Wizard will pop up, allowing users to edit area, zone, and device name.

Step 5. Adding device is complete. Tap “OK” to close the dialog box.

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5.2.1.3 Device Exclusion: (For removing Z-Wave device only)

Step 1. Tap icon to enter removing Z-Wave device mode.

Step 2. Refer to the Z-Wave device manual to transmit signal. When the panel receives exclusion signal, the webpage will display device info.

Step 3. Tap OK to remove the Z-Wave device.

Step 4. Tap icon to refresh device list info. The Z-wave device is removed from the device list.

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5.2.1.4 Walk Test:

Step 1. Tap icon to enter Walk Test mode.

Step 2. Refer to device menu and press the test button to transmit a test signal for signal range test. When the signal is received, the device info and signal strength in RSSI value will be displayed. (IP Camera will send signal automatically upon entering Walk Test and does not require button press.)

5.2.1.5 Refresh Device List

Tap icon to refresh device list info.

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5.2.1.6 Delete Device

Step 1. To remove learnt in devices, tap icon to access delete device menu.

Step 2. Check the box at end of device column and tap OK to remove selected devices from panel.

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5.2.1.7 Edit Device

Tap the icon at end of each device info column to enter Edit Device Page.

The following is an example of VST-892’s settings and remote configuration.

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Setting

• Area: Select the area which the device belongs to.

• Zone: Select the Device zone number.

• Name: Enter a name for the device.

• Permanently Bypass: This function allows user to permanently deactivate (bypass) the selected device.

  • If bypassed, then the Control Panel will not respond at all when the sensor is triggered.

  • If bypassed, the system can be armed directly regardless the device’s fault situation. However, its fault situation will still be monitored, logged and displayed in the webpage.

• 24 HR: This function enables the device to activate selected alarm event whenever it is triggered regardless of system mode. System mode response will be disabled if 24HR attribute is enabled.

• Disarm Response / Full Arm Response / Home Arm Response: The System Mode Response setting determines system behavior under particular mode when the sensor is triggered.

  • No Response: When a sensor with No Response is triggered, the Control Panel will not respond.

  • Start Entry Delay 1/ Start Entry Delay 2

    • When the Control Panel is in the Full Arm mode, if a sensor with Start Entry Delay 1/2 attribute is triggered, the Entry Delay 1/2 timer starts counting down. If no correct pin code is entered during the entry delay timer to disarm the system, the Control Panel will report a burglar perimeter alarm (CID code:131) immediately after entry delay timer 1/2 expires.

    • When the Control Panel is in the Home Arm mode, if a sensor with Start Entry Delay 1/2 attribute is triggered, the Entry Delay 1/2 timer starts counting down. If no correct pin code is entered during the entry delay period to disam the system, the Control Panel will report a burglar interior alarm (CID code: 132) immediately after entry delay timer 1/2 expires.

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• • Chime

    • • When a sensor set to Chime is triggered, the Control Panel will sound a Door Chime (Ding-Dong Sound).

  • Burglar Follow

    • • When the system is in Disarm / Full Arm / Home Arm mode, if a sensor set to Burglar Follow is triggered, the Control Panel will report a burglar alarm immediately.

      • When a Start Entry sensor is triggered and the system is under Entry Delay Timer countdown, if a sensor set to Burglar Follow is triggered, the Control Panel will wait until the Entry Delay Timer expires before activating a burglar alarm. If the system is disarmed before the timer expires, the Control Panel will not activate alarm.

  • Burglar Instant

    • When the system is under Full arm or Home Arm / Disarm / Entry Time mode, if a sensor set to Burglar Instant is triggered, the Control Panel will report a burglar alarm immediately.

• Burglar Outdoor

  • • When the system is in Full Arm or Home Arm / Disarm / Entry Time mode, if a sensor set to Burglar Outdoor is triggered, the Control Panel will report a burglar outdoor event immediately.

• Cross Zone

  • • See 10.3 Appendix – Cross Zone Verification for detail.

• Apply Scene

  • • This function is only avaiable for Remote Keypad and Remote Control.

    • Select a Home Automation Scene number for a Remote Keypad or Remote Control button. When the button is pressed, the Control Panel will execute the actions programming in the Scene accordingly. For more information, please refer to 8.3. Scene.

Home Automation Attributes:

The Home Automation Attributes allows a device to control Home Automation function.

• Trigger Response

  • When the device is triggered, the Control Panel will activated selected Home Automation Scene number. Please refer to 8.3. Scene webpage for detail.

• Restore Response

  • When the device transmits restore signal after trigger, the Control Panel will activate selected Home Automation Scene number.

Other Attributes:

• Permanent Bypass

  • When checked, the panel will completely ignore all signal received from this device. A bypassed device will be unable to trigger any response, including alarm or fault from the Control Panel. All other attribute settings will be also be ignored.

• Exit (No Response)

  • If checked, the panel will ignore trigger signal from this sensor during Exit Time

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countdown. If deselected, the panel will activated burglar alarm and report immediately when the sensor triggered during Exit Delay Timer.

• 24HR

  • A sensor set to 24HR attribute will ignore Disarm, Full Arm, Home are and Exit response setting. The panel will activate selected alarm when this sensor is triggered regardless of system mode under any time.

• Panel AI Recognition: This function is avaible only when the Panel AI Recognition function is enabled in Panel Settings.

  • Enable this option to allow the Panel to utilize AI algorithms for processing alarm images received from this PIR Camera. The AI detection results, along with the alarm images, will be transmitted to the CMS, enabling it to prioritize the new alarm queue based on this AI detection.

  • Disable this option to disallow the Panel from using AI algorithms to process alarm images received from this specific PIR Camera."

<NOTE>

• Some devices have their own unique functions and will have its own attribute setting which is not listed in this section. Please refer to the device manual for its setting detail.

Remote Configuration

• Select Pet immunity (Enable/Disable) and Sensitivity (High/Low) from the drop-down lists, tap “Submit” to confirm setting.

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5.2.2. Panel Settings

5.2.2.1 Security

All Mode

• Area: Select operation area to apply setting.

• Final Door: If set to On, when the system is Away Armed and under exit timer countdown, if an opened Door Contact set to Entry attribute is closed, the system will automatically arm the system even if the exit delay timer has not expired yet.

• Arm Fault Type: Select how the system should respond when it is being armed under fault condition.

• Confirm: The panel will first display a “Mode Change Fault” message and emit 2 beeps. If you still want to arm the system, you will need to bypass the faults on the

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fault list first or repeat the arming action within 30 seconds to Force Arm.

• • Direct Confirm: The system will be force armed directly without displaying fault message and report an event.

• Tamper Alarm: Select whether the siren should sound alarm when the tamper is triggered.

  • Full Arm: when tamper is triggered under Full arm mode, Control Panel raises a local alarm and sends report to the monitoring center. While under Home Arm or Disarm modes no alarm will be activated, nor report sent.

  • Always: Control Panel raises a local alarm and send report for tamper-trigger in all modes.

• Supervision Check: Select to enable or disable system supervision function. When ON is selected, the Control Panel will monitor the accessory devices according to the supervision signal received.

• Supervision for Fixed Device:

-The Control Panel monitors fixed accessory devices according to the supervision signal transmitted regularly from the device. Fixed accessory devices refer to devices such as Door Contacts, IR motion sensors, Smoke Detectors, etc. which are fixed in place.

-Use this option to set a time period for receiving supervision signals. If the Control Panel fails to receive supervision signal from a fixed device within this duration, it will consider the device out of order and report the event accordingly.

• Supervision Timer for Pendant:

-The Control Panel monitors the operation of portable devices such as emergency pendants, wrist transmitters, etc. according to the regular battery signals transmitted from them. If the Control Panel fails to receive battery signals from a pendant device within the duration set, it will consider the device out of order and report the event accordingly.

• Alarm Length: Set the duration the external siren should sound when an alarm is activated.

• Cross Zone Timer: Cross Zone Verification is used to setup cross verification for intrusion sensors. To use Cross Zone Verification, the following sensor and panel setting must be adjusted:

-At least 1 intrusion sensor must be set to Cross Zone attribute.

-The Cross Zone Timer option under Panel Setting webpage must be enabled.

-Cross Zone function does not activate under Exit and Entry Time. When a sensor set to Cross Zone attribute is triggered, the panel begins to sound alarm, counts down Cross Zone Timer and reports a Cross Zone First Trip event (CID 693).

• Fire Verification Timer: Fire Verification is used to setup verification for Smoke Detector. To use Fire Verification, the following sensor and panel setting must be adjusted:

-At least 1 Smoke Detector must be set to 24 HR – Fire with Verification attribute.

-The Fire Verification Timer option under Panel Setting webpage must be enabled.

-When a Smoke Detector set to Fire Verification attribute is triggered, the panel begins to sound alarm, counts down Fire Verification Timer and reports a Near Alarm event (CID 118).

• Door Chime: this function is available only when the attribute of Door Contact (DC) and/or PIR detector (IR) is set as Door Chime.

The Control Panel sounds a Door Chime (Ding-Dong Sound) while the DC and/or IR is

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activated in Disarm / Full / Home / Entry mode.

• Confirm Sound: this is for you to decide whether to turn off/or adjust Control Panel beeping sounds when changing Arm/Home Arm/Disarm mode.

• Warning Beep: this is for you to decide whether the Control Panel will sound a warning beep whenever a fault condition has been detected and displayed. The warning beep will be silenced after the Fault message has been read by the user. When a new fault condition is detected, it will then again emit a warning beep every 30 sec.

• Entry/ Exit Only Final Beeps: This is for you to determine when the Control Panel should start warning beep during Entry or Exit countdown timer. For example, if the setting is set to 5 seconds, the Control Panel will only start warning beeps during the last 5 seconds of Entry or Exit countdown timer. When set to Disable, the Control Panel will sound warning beep during the entire Entry or Exit countdown timer.

Away

• Entry Delay Time 1: Set Entry Delay Timer 1 for full arm mode. When a sensor set to Start Entry Delay 1 is triggered under Full Arm mode, the control panel will begin Entry Delay Timer countdown according to duration set with this option

If the Control Panel is disarmed before the Entry Delay Timer expires, the panel returns to Disarm mode and no alarm is activated. If the Control Panel is not disarmed before the Entry Delay Timer expires, the alarm will be activated and the panel will send report.

• Entry Delay Time 2: Set Entry Delay Timer 2 for full arm mode. When a sensor set to Start Entry Delay 2 is triggered under Full Arm mode, the control panel will begin Entry Delay Timer countdown according to duration set with this option

If the Control Panel is disarmed before the Entry Delay Timer expires, the panel returns to Disarm mode and no alarm is activated. If the Control Panel is not disarmed before the Entry Delay Timer expires, the alarm will be activated and the panel will send report.

• Exit Delay Time: Set the Exit Delay Timer when entering Full Arm mode. When the user changes system mode to Full Arm, the panel will begin Exit Delay Timer Countdown and enter Full Arm mode when the timer expires. The user must leave area protected by sensors before the timer expires, otherwise an alarm will be activated with the sensor triggered.

• Entry Delay Sound: this is for you to decide whether the Control Panel sounds count-down beeps and volume of beep during the entry delay time in the full arm mode.

• Exit Delay Sound: this is for you to decide whether the Control Panel sounds count-down beeps and volume of beep during the exit delay timer in the full arm mode.

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Home

• Entry Delay Time 1: Set Entry Delay Timer 1 for Home Arm mode. When a sensor set to Start Entry Delay 1 is triggered under Home Arm mode, the control panel will begin Entry Delay Timer countdown according to duration set with this option

If the Control Panel is disarmed before the Entry Delay Timer expires, the panel returns to Disarm mode and no alarm is activated. If the Control Panel is not disarmed before the Entry Delay Timer expires, the alarm will be activated and the panel will send report.

• Entry Delay Time 2: Set Entry Delay Timer 2 for Home Arm mode. When a sensor set to Start Entry Delay 2 is triggered under Home Arm mode, the control panel will begin Entry Delay Timer countdown according to duration set with this option

If the Control Panel is disarmed before the Entry Delay Timer expires, the panel returns to Disarm mode and no alarm is activated. If the Control Panel is not disarmed before the Entry Delay Timer expires, the alarm will be activated and the panel will send report.

• Exit Delay Time: Set the Exit Delay Timer when entering Home Arm mode. When the user changes system mode to Home Arm, the panel will begin Exit Delay Timer Countdown and enter Home Arm mode when the timer expires. The user must leave area protected by sensors before the timer expires, otherwise an alarm will be activated with the sensor is triggered.

• Entry Delay Sound: this is for count-down beeps and volume of mode.

you to decide whether the Control Panel sounds beep during the entry delay time in the home arm

• Exit Delay Sound: this is for you to decide whether the Control Panel sounds count-down beeps and volume of beep during the exit delay timer in the home arm mode.

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5.2.2.2 Panel

Panel Setting

• AC Fail Report: When an AC power failure is detected, your Control Panel will report to the Central Monitoring Station according to the duration set under AC Fail Report. If 5 minutes is set, the event will be automatically reported to the CMS after 5 minutes. Your Control Panel will start to use its battery power instead of the mains power until the fault even is cleared.

• Jamming Report: Jamming period is specified as background RSSI level detected exceeding the threshold for a period of time. The jamming period detected will be accumulated.

3 options: Disable, 1 minute and 2 minutes are provided . If 1 minute is set, once the total jamming period exceeds 30 seconds within 1 minute, a “Jamming” message will be reported to the Central Monitoring Station . If 2 minutes is set, once the total jamming period exceeds 60 seconds within 2 minutes, a Jamming message will be reported to the Central Monitoring Station. If Diable is set, the control panel will not send a jamming report to the Central Monitoring Station if a jamming fault is detected.

• Auto Check-in Interval: this is to select whether the Control Panel needs to send check-in reporting to the Central Station automatically and to select the period of time between check-in reports. Options available are Disable, 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours… up to 4 Weeks.

• Auto Check-in Offset Period: This is to set the time delay before the first Auto Check-In report is made. After power is supplied or re-supplied to the Control Panel, a test report will be sent to the Central Monitoring Station (CMS) based on the Offset Period. This is used to test whether the CMS is able to receive the report from the Panel accurately.

After this test report is sent, the Control Panel will then send reports at regular interval based on the setting of the Auto Check-in Report.

For example, if Offset Period is set to 2 Hours, and Auto Check-in Report is set to 12 hours, the Control Panel will transmit an event code 602 to the CMS after 2 hours, and

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then report 602 event code periodically at a regular intervals of 12 hours.

• IR Camera Resolution of Alarm Images: This is to select the resolution and number of pictures taken by PIR Camera when the camera detects a movement in armed mode.

• Outdoor IR Camera in Greysclae: This is to select whether pictures from Outdoor PIR Camera should be taken in greyscale instead of color pictures.

Options available are: Disable(Color Picture) and Enable (Greyscale picture)

• Bypass Ethernet Fault: This is to select to whether to enable or disable Bypass Ethernet function. When ON is selected, the Control Panel will bypass connection fault when Ethernet cable unplugged status is detected.

• Panel AI Recognition:

  • Enable this function to activate the Panel's AI feature for processing alarm images to detect humans. After enabling this function in the Panel settings, the AI recognition feature must still be enabled individually for each PIR Camera. This allows the Panel to process images specifically from cameras with this feature activated.

When the AI recognizes a person in the image, an AI icon will be displayed alongside the image on the Event page."

Alarm images, along with the AI detection results, are transmitted to the CMS, enabling the CMS to prioritize the new alarm queue based on this AI detection.

• • Disable this option to turn off the Panel's AI feature completely.

Program RF Siren

• Siren Tamper On: You can enable all RF Sirens tamper protection with this function. Select to turn on the sirens tamper function.

• Siren Tamper Off: You can disable all RF Sirens tamper protection with this function. Select to turn off the sirens tamper function.

<NOTE>

• When turned off, siren tamper will be enabled again automatically after one hour if not turned on manually during the one hour period.

Panel Info

• The Control Panel’s information, including firmware version, mac address, RF version, Z-wave version, and GSM version, will be displayed.

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5.2.2.3 Code

The Master Code, Installer Code, Duress Code, Guard Code, and Temporary Code add the flexibility of different security levels for operation in Code Settings menu.

Key in your preferred 4-6 digit codes.

• Master Code

The default Master codes are 1111 and 2222 for all areas. For security reasons, please change both default master codes.

• Installer Code

The Installer Code is used for advanced Programming. The default Installer code is: 7982.

• Duress Code: The Duress Code is designed for transmitting a secret & silence alarm. When Duress Code is used for accessing the system, the Control Panel will report a secret alarm message without sounding the siren to the Central Monitoring Station to indicate of a Duress Situation in Progress. The Duress Code consists is not activated as default by the factory.

• Guard Code: The Guard Code is designed for security patrol personnel to arm/disarm the system. It can be set the same as a User PIN Code.

• Temporary Code: Temporary Code is also used to arm/disarm the system, but it is for a temporary user. The temporary Code is ONLY valid for one-access per arming and disarming. Afterwards, the Temporary Code will be automatically erased and needs to be reset for a new Temporary user.

  • Latch Option: This is to program the Latch Key Reporting feature for Temporary Code. Latch  Latch Report ON = Whenever the Temporary Code is used to change system mode, the panel will report the event.

Latch  Latch Report OFF = Whenever the Temporary Code is used to change system mode, the panel will not report the event.

Delete

Except Master Code and Installer Code which can’t be disabled in any way, Temporary, Duress, and Guard Codes can be disabled by cleaning the code box and leaving the box as blank.

After finish all settings, tap Submit to confirm change.

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5.2.2.4 Date and Time

• Time Zone: Choose your time zone, and then the system will calculate the daylight saving time automatically (if necessary).

• Date & Time: Set current month, date and time.

• Internet Time: the system will automatically synchronize with an internet time server. Tick

the check box to enable this function. Available options: pool.ntp.gov, time.nist.gov and tick.usno.navy.mil.

Tap “Submit” at bottom of page to confirm setting.

5.2.2.5 Factory Reset

• Tick the Keep the current network setting box to keep the current Network settings. Otherwise, the system will reset its value back to factory default.

• Tick the Keep the current device list box to keep the current learnt-in devices. Otherwise, the system will reset its value back to factory default.

Tap “Submit” at bottom of page to confirm setting.

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5.2.2.6 Area Name

Users can rename the area. All related label will be updated to the renamed area name.

Tap “Submit” at the bottom of the page to confirm setting. (Submission is not allowed if the fields are left blank.

5.2.3. Network

The system can be connected through Ethernet, WiFi, or 4G/LTE. When all the three connection methods are available, the Panel prioritizes its connections in the following order: Ethernet > WiFi > 4G/LTE.

WiFi connection provides backup to Ethernet to extend system flexibility.

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5.2.3.1 GSM

GSM

• The IMEI, IMSI, Carrier info, and RSSI value will be displayed.

• SIM Card Detection: This is for you to enable/disable SIM card detection function.

SMS

• SMS Keyword: For sending remote commands to system via SMS message, a personalized password is required for the Control Panel to recognize your authority.

• SMS P-Word: Program Keyword is used to recognize the identity of a valid user; and to give authority for Remote Installing (through SMS Text) or Remote Upgrading purposes (through GPRS). This keyword will need to be inserted whenever the Remote Setting or Remote Upgrading is required. A maximum of 15 characters is allowed.

Two-way

• Speaker Volume: This is for the user to adjust two-way speaker volume. Tap “Submit” at bottom of page to confirm setting.

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5.2.3.2 GPRS

GPRS

• APN (Access Point) Name: It is the name of an access point for GPRS. Please inquire your service provider for an APN. When APN is set, the system becomes valid for internet connection.
• Username: It is the Log-in name to input before accessing the GPRS feature. Please inquire your service provider.
• Password: It is the User Password to input before accessing the GPRS feature. Please inquire your service provider.

5.2.3.3 Wireless

Wireless

• Select the WiFi SSID of the router for the Control Panel to connec to. Enter the WiFi network password if required, and tap “OK”.

  • Adding WiFi connection is disallowed when the Panel is connected through Ethernet.

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5.2.4. Report

5.2.4.1 Report

This is used for installer to program/ set all requirements for reporting purposes.

Step 1. Tap to add a report destination. A dialogbox will pop up for you to program the report destination.

Step 2. Select the Report Format, and tap Next to input up information.

Step 3. Select Groupt number to determine reporting sequence, and report condition. gram the report destination.

Tap “Submit” at bottom of page to confirm setting.

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Report Format

Tap the info icon to display the Report format.

• Climax CID protocol via IP

Format: ip://(Account Number)@(server ip):(port)/CID

Example: ip://1234@54.183.182.247:8080/CID

• SIA DC-09 protocol via IP

Format: ip://(Account Number)@(server ip):(port)/SIA

Example: ip://1234@54.183.182.247:8080/SIA

• SIA DC-09 protocol via IP with AES encryption

Format: ip//(Account Number)@(server ip):(port)/SIA/KEY/(128,196 or 256 bits Key) Example:

ip://1234@54.183.182.247:8080/SIA/KEY/ 4A46321737F890F654D632103F86B4F3

• SIA DC-09 protocol using CID event code via IP

Format: ip://(Account Number)@(server ip):(port)/CID_SIA

Example: ip://1234@54.183.182.247:8080/CID_SIA

• SIA DC-09 protocol using CID event code via IP, with HEX encryption. Format: ip//(Account Number)@(server ip):(port)/CID_SIA/KEY/(HEX) Example: ip://1234@54.183.182.247:8080/CID_SIA/KEY/4A46321737F890F654D632103F86B4F3

• CSV protocol via IP

Format: ip//(Account Number)@(server ip):(port)/CSV

Example: ip://1234@54.183.182.247:8080/CSV

• CSV protocol via IP including username and password

Format: ip//(Account Number)@(server ip):(port)/CSV/User/Pasword

Example: ip://1234@54.183.182.247:8080/CSV/abcd/1357

• Email

Format: mailto:[e-mail]

Example: mailto:[e-mail]

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Group

• Reporting Sequence: Select a group for your report destination The system will make report according to the following principle:

• Group with higher priority will be reported first: Ex: Group 1  Group 2  Group 3….

• If reporting to the first destination in a group fails, the system will move on to the next report destination in the group.

• If reporting to one of the report destinations in a group is successful, the system will consider reporting to this group successful and stop reporting to rest of the destinations in the group. It will then move on to report to the next group.

• If reporting to all destinations in a group fails, the system will retry report to group according to retry times set below. If reporting is still unsuccessful after retries, the system will move on to report the the next group according to Essential/Optional setting below.

• After completing a round of reporting (From Group 1  Group 2 ….. Group5), If there is any group set as Essential which has not received report successfully, the system will restart the reporting cycle to retry reporting until every group set as Essential is reported successfully.

• Essential/Optional:

  • Essential: the system will report to all groups set as Essential. The system will never give up trying to report to any group set as Essential until at least one of the destinations in every Essential group successfully receives the report. Group 1 is always set as Essential and cannot be changed.

  • Optional: The system will only report to group set as Optional when reporting to its previous group fails. For example: if Group 3 is set is optional, the Control Panel will only report to Group 3 if reporting to Group 2 fails.

• Retry: If reporting to all destinations in a group fails, the system will retry reporting to the group according to the retries times set here.

Level

Select a reporting condition:

All events: The system will report all events to this destination.

Alarm events: The system will only report alarm event to this destination.

Status events: The system will only report status event(non-alarm events) to this destination.

 Test Button : There is a "Test" button on the right of each report destination row. When tapped, the system will send a manual test report. If the report is OK, a green check will be displayed. If the report failed, a red cross will be displayed.

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5.2.4.2 Captured File

The system can deliver captured images and video clips captured by PIR Cameras and PIR Video Camera to cell phone, email or ftp.

Step 1. Tap to add an upload destination. A dialogbox will pop up for you to program the upload destination.

Step 2.Select the Upload Method, and tap Next to input up information.

Tap “Submit” at bottom of page to confirm setting.

Upload Method

Tap the info icon to display the upload method.

• FTP: ftp://user.password@server/path
• HTTP: http://ip:port/path

• Email: mailto:user@server (transmitting an alarm image over Ethernet)
• Manitou: manitou://user@server:port

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5.2.4.3 SMS

This is used for setting SMS reporting .

Step 1. Tap to add an SMS report destination. A dialogbox will pop up for you to program the report destination.

Step 2.Select the SMS Report Format, and tap Next to input up information.

Tap “Submit” at bottom of page to confirm setting.

SMS Report Format

Tap the info icon to display the SMS report format.

• SMS in CID

Format: sms://ACCT@telephone

• SMS TEXT

Format: sms://ACCT@telephone/TEXT

Level

Select a reporting condition:

All events: The system will report all events to this destination.

Alarm events: The system will only report alarm event to this destination.

Status events: The system will only report status event(non-alarm events) to this destination.

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5.2.4.4 Voice

The TouchPanel-3 with microphone and speaker is able to make voice call during alarm reporting and establish two-way voice communication with call recipient. Each two-way voice session lasts 3 minutes at most.

The panel will make voice report after the first successful alarm reporting. At least one report destination must be programmed to use voice reporting function.

The Touch Panel-3 supports 2 types of Voice Report: GSM and VOIP. Program and select the type you would like to use for reporting.

GSM

• Telephone

The panel will make voice report to this telephone number after the first alarm report is completed.

• Callback Timer

The panel will enter a waiting period for call back after initial alarm report has ended.

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VOIP

VOIP SIP Settings

• Callback Timer: The panel will enter a waiting period for call back after initial alarm report has ended.

• Username: Enter your username in the VOIP server

• Password: Enter the password.

• Server Info: Enter Domain, Port, Proxy Server, STUN Server info. Make sure to check

Enable STUN.

• Sip: Enter the sip number of call recipient for the Panel to dial to.

Tap Submit to confirm.

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5.2.4.5 SMTP

Program the mail server related settings. The email account you set here would be used to send report for events or picture and video clip captured by PIR Camera and PIR Video Camera.

Step 1. Enter the following settings:

• Server: set the mail server (max. 60 digits/alphabets).

• Port: set the port number (max. 5 digits/alphabets).

• Username: set the mail account name (max. 30 digits/alphabets).

• Password: set the password corresponding to the mail account name (max. 30 digits/alphabets).

• From: set the email address according to your mail sever and account name. If your mail server supports other email address, you can enter the email address here. (max. 30 digits/alphabets).

• Using TLS/SSL encrypted channels (Secure SMTP):If your mail server uses TLS or SSL encryption method for secure transfer, please tap the box to enable the setting

Step 2. Tap Submit to confirm the setting.

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5.2.5 User PIN

The User PIN Codes are used to control system mode. Each consists of 4-6 digits (numeric number 0~9).

User PIN code #1 for each Area is always activated factory default. For security reasons, please

remember to change default PIN codes.

User PIN #1 in Area 1

User PIN #1 in Area 2

Password: 1234

Password: 4321

Tag Number will be displayed if the Panel has learned in any device (e.g. keypad, tag reader) that supports remote Tag configuration.

Area

• Area: Select the area for setting User PIN Code.

User PIN Setting

• Username: Enter a user name for easy recognition of system events. Up to 18 alphanumerical characters are allowed for each user name.

• PIN Code: Enter the 4-6 digit code in the field.

• Tag Numer: When the keypad / tag reader reads a new tag, pressing the Load button will load the tag number.

Clear

To clear PIN Code information, tap on the upper right to access the clear menu. Select PIN code(s) to be removed, and tap Clear.

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User#1 in each area cannot be deleted.

After finish all settings, tap Submit to confirm change.

5.2.7 Cross-Area User PIN

This page allows you to set up and manage PIN codes across multiple areas.

A user PIN code cannot be duplicated, even when assigned to different areas. Therefore, PIN codes assigned for multiple areas must be 4 digits long. The panel will automatically add the first 2 digits to represent the area number. The system will update both the User PIN Code and the Cross-Area User PIN Code pages simultaneously.

For example, if you input 1234 and assign the code to both Area 1 and Area 2, the system will update the PIN to 011234 for Area 1 and 021234 for Area 2.

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User PIN Setting

• Username: Enter a user name for easy recognition of system events. Up to 18 alphanumerical characters are allow for each user name.

• User Code: Enter the 4-6 digit code in the field. If the code is assigned to multiple areas, please enter 4 digits only.

• Area: Check the box beside the area(s) to assign the user code and user name to the area(s).

Clear

To clear PIN Code information, tap on the upper right to access the clear menu. Select PIN code(s) to be removed, and tap Clear.

User#1 in each area cannot be deleted.

After finish all settings, tap Submit to confirm change.

5.2.8 Wired Device

There are 3 on-board wired zones on the TouchPanel-3.

• One wired control output (open collector)

• 2 wired input (non-powered)

Device 1 (Wired Output)

Type: Select to activate the power switch from the Type drop down menu. The default setting is

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“Disabled”

Edit: Choose to assign the output power switch to a zone and area by tapping .

Device 2 & 3 (Wired Input)

Type: Select the type of the wired sensor for each hardwired zone from the drop down menu.

Loop: Select the number of loop (1 or 2) corresponding to the wiring for each device from the drop down menu.

Tap the info icon to display wiring diagrams of Loop 1 & 2 for your reference.

Edit: Choose to assign the wired input device to a zone and area by tapping

After finish all settings, tap Submit to confirm change.

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5.3. Hotspot Sharing

Touch Panel-3 can function as a hotspot, sharing internet connection for nearby devices by setting the SSID and Password.

This function is available whether the Panel is connected through Ethernet, WiFi, or GPRS. Only master user or installer can turn on this function and program its settings.

Enter the Master Code (default: 1111) or Installer Code 7982 to access hotspot setting.

• Toggle ON/OFF the Hotspot Sharing function.

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• Enter the SSID and Password, and tap Submit. (Both SSID and Password can be edited no matter what toggle status is. Toggle status won't be changed after SSID or Password are edited.)

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5.4. Bluetooth Disarm

The Bluetooth Disarming feature allows users to disarm the system via Bluetooth by simply approaching the Touch Panel-3 with their smartphones.

Up to 5 smartphones can be paired with the Touch Panel-3 for disarming the system.

Enter the Master Code (default: 1111) or Installer Code 7982 to enter Bluetooth Disarming setting.

Pairing your smartphone with the Touch Panel-3

Step 1. On your smartphone, tap on Settings >> Bluetooth, and toggle the switch to turn on Bluetooth. Stay on this page.

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Step 2. On the Touch Panel-3, navigate to the Bluetooth Disarming settings page and tap to enter Bluetooth pairing mode.

A Bluetooth icon will appear, indicating that Bluetooth is active.

Step 3. The scanned mobile device will be displayed. Select the device by tapping the radio button and then tap Submit.

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Step 4. The Bluetooth pairing request with a pairing code will appear on both devices. Confirm and tap on Pair on both devices to complete the pairing.

Step 5. When pairing is successful, tap OK to proceed to Set User PIN page. Input the corresponding User PIN for applicable area(s), then tap Submit.

Step 6. Bluetooth pairing is complete. You can go back to Bluetooth Disarming setting page to verify that you smartphone is listed as a paired device.

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Also, go to your smartphone’s Bluetooth settings and verify that the Touch Panel-3

(TPxxxxxx, where xxxxxx is the last 6 digits of the panel’s MAC address) is listed as a paired device.

It is normal for the Touch Panel-3 to show as "Not Connected" on your smartphone, as the system only searches for nearby Bluetooth devices when in Away Arm Mode.

Disarming the System via Smartphone

To disarm the system via a paired smartphone:

• When the system is away armed, approach the Touch Panel-3 with the paired smartphone. Once the Touch Panel-3 detects the paired smartphone within the BLE range, the system will automatically disarm.

Note:

• The smartphone’s Bluetooth function needs to be turned ON. The effective BLE range may differ depending on different mobile devices.

• After the system arms, a 30-second buffer is configured for the paired mobile to be out of the Touch Panel-3 BLE range. The Touch Panel-3 will start detecting only after the system is armed for 30 seconds. If the paired mobile is within the BLE range when the system arms, the system will not Disarm until the 30-second buffer passes

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Edit User PIN Code for the paired Smartphone

Go to Bluetooth Disarming setting page to access a list of paired devices. Tap the Edit icon at the device row to enter Set User PIN page. Input the corresponding User PIN for applicable area(s), then tap Submit.

Unpair your smartphone from the Touch Panel-3

Step 1. Go to Bluetooth Disarming setting page to access a list of paired devices. Tap the

Delete icon at the device row. A confirm message “Are you sure to remove this item” will pop up. Tap Yes to confirm.

Step 2. Then, delete the TouchPanel-3 from your smartphone. Navigate the Smartphone’s

Settings > Bluetooth > My Devices. Tap the paired TouchPanel-3 and select Forget

This Device to remove it from the device list.

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5.5. About

The App version, Panel version, ROM version, TSP Mac, and Panel Mac information will be displayed on this page.

When you tap "About," the system will automatically check for updates. If a new version is available, tap Install to download and apply the update. Ensure the TouchPanel-3 is connected to the internet before Installing.

If the Panel is updated to the latest version, a GREEN check mark will appear next to the App version. If an update is available, a RED exclamation mark will be displayed.

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