Fortress Security GSM User Manual v1.3.1
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1. Depicts figure inside house under top left button on keypad 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 84 www FortressSecurityStore com Arming the System Disarm Disarm deactives all sensors except for emergency detectors SOS panic buttons smoke detectors or any other 24 hour devices will still trigger the alarm and begin the notification process You can Disarm by four methods 1 Remote Control Key Fob Unlock icon 2 Entering Operations password and pressing ENTER on the Main Panel 3 Remote Access telephone call to the Main Panel Enter 2 after entering password 4 Send a text message to the SIM card phone number with your password and a 2 For example if your password is 1234 the message would be ED 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 85 www FortressSecurityStore com Answering an Alarm Call from Main Panel If you have programmed the Main Panel to call out when an alarm is triggered it calls the first phone on the list If no one answers and resets or disarms the system the second phone on the list is called If no one answers and resets or disarms the system from the second phone number the remaining phones are called If no one answers and resets or disarms the system the first time through the list the Main Panel calls the list two more times If no one answers any of the calls and resets or disarms the system the Main Panel stops dialing and no further attempt is made If the alarm is trigger2. If your system does not function correctly has become misconfigured requires major sensor hardware SMS changes etc you may have to perform a factory reset This resets all settings Any sensors detectors sirens etc will no longer be programmed to the system THIS IS A LAST RESORT AND CLEARS ALL SETTINGS 1 Enter SET mode 2 Use Left Right arrow keys if necessary to navigate to the Settings screen 3 Press LEFT RIGHT until you reach the Factory setting screen 4 Highlight Restore and press ENTER 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 80 www FortressSecurityStore com Slow Start Testing and Using Your System This section covers the daily use of your system as well as the maintenance and testing This section should be read thoroughly to get the best results with your GSM system 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 81 www FortressSecurityStore com Password Reset Lost Password If you should forget either of your passwords you can reset both passwords to the system default After than you can use the instructions in Starting Programming Your System Settings Change Password or Quick Start to change them to secure passwords 1 Make sure the system is disarmed If it is armed and you no longer know the Operation Password you use a Remote Control Key Fob to disarm the system or completely power down the system and then turn it back on 2 Type in 95175308246 and press ENTER The passwords have now been
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4. 8 Down V Action Programming Buttons SOS Panic button Activates alarm even if system is disarmed ESC Back Button Enter Completes action sometimes is shown as Save on display 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 18 www FortressSecurityStore com 1 9 Used to input numbers 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 19 www FortressSecurityStore com Back Panel Fortress Security Store GSM 1 Power and Data Connections 2 BUS Bar 3 Backup Battery 4 GSM SIM Card slot 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 20 Main Panel Physical Connections 1 Off On Backup Battery On Off Switch 2 PowerIn 12 volt power use the power adapter that ships with the unit 3 SP Wired siren input use included siren 4 Tel Line to an external telephone 5 Line Line from a telephone wall jack or from phone box www FortressSecurityStore com Main Panel Physical Connections 6 BUS Bar Physical connections for wired sensors To use a wired sensor simply connect one wire from the sensor to zone terminal Z1 Z4 and then the other wire from the sensor to 14 GND 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 22 www FortressSecurityStore com Quick Start Everything in your Fortress Security Store system is already programmed This section is here so you can plug and play if you do not want to do a lot of reading first Feel free to visit www FortressSecurityStore com support for lots of videos
5. An example of enabling an alarm to be triggered when the main panel is Disarmed is if the zone contains fire alarms Fire alarms should be active even if the Main Panel is set to disarmed 3 Siren Siren response to an alarm trigger in this zone Usually the siren is enabled but if you have a zone you would like to trigger the alarm but silently the siren may be disabled 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 55 www FortressSecurityStore com 4 Delay When the sensor is triggered gives you time to disarm the system before the alarm sounds 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 56 www FortressSecurityStore com Add Delete Phones to Call on Alarm Trigger You can enter up to six phone numbers for the Main Panel to dial when an alarm is triggered The system will dial them in order three times or until someone answers and disarms the system Keep in mind most municipalities do not allow auto dialing 911 or public safety numbers from an alarm system 1 Enter SET mode 2 Use Left Right arrow keys if necessary to navigate to the screen Phone number 3 Press ENTER 4 Screen Phone 1 is visible If needed navigate to a different phone number 5 Highlight No number and press ENTER 6 Input the phone number and press ENTER Save You may need to enter a 1 before the area code of the phone number for the unit to dial out correctly If you are calling a local number and do not have long distance service you
6. operating features accessible from a remote control key fob or phone e 100 detectors supported 4 wired and 10 wireless zones each supporting a maximum of 10 detectors e 8 remote controls supported e Intercom mic speaker for remote monitoring and communication intercom requires use of SIM card e Backup battery which recharges when power is available e Versatile alarm programming and features o 2arming modes Out Mode and Home Mode 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 8 www FortressSecurityStore com o 8 name options SOS door window etc available per zone e Versatile alarm notifications o Siren and remote siren o Main Panel display o Phone up to 6 numbers notified and SMS text messaging up to 3 numbers Please read the rest of the documentation for additional features 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 9 www FortressSecurityStore com Front Panel Fortress Security Store GSM 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 10 Main Panel display Main Panel status indicator Tactile keypad www FortressSecurityStore com Main Panel Display The display shows the status of the alarm system during operation and provides visual information during the programming process Operational status markers are 1 GSM cell Signal Strength 2 Telephone landline connectivity 3 Armed Lock icon 4 Sending alerts via GSM or telephone 5 No SIM card present 6 Power Monitor battery or power plug
7. voice and alarm system control by specifying the alarm system will not answer the phone until after a certain number of rings Six rings is the default This setting and feature will not work well for you if you also have an answering machine or fax machine on the same line Those devices with the exception of smart fax machines also expect to answer a call on a certain ring The device with the shortest ring setting will always pick up This setting does not affect the SIM card if you call the SIM card s phone number it will pick up on the first ring 1 Enter SET mode 2 Use Left Right arrow keys if necessary to navigate to the Settings screen 3 Press LEFT RIGHT until you reach the Line Rings screen 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 75 www FortressSecurityStore com 4 Press ENTER to toggle between Enable and Disable 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 76 www FortressSecurityStore com Settings Alarm mode You can select if the system will use the phone line SIM card or both If a calling method is not available the main panel still attempts to make the call without giving any sort of error message GSM means the system will only make calls with the SIM card Line means the system will only make calls with the phone line GSM Line means the system will use both If both are present they will make calls at the same time The pre recorded voice message will always be played over the phone 1 Enter SE
8. 1 5 H Input Voltage DC 12V 1A Standby Current 35mA Alarm Current 450mA Wireless Frequency 433MHz 2262 4 7MQ GSM System 850 900 1800 1900MHz Backup Battery Ni MH 800mAh DC7 2V Siren Loudness lt 110dB 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 97 www FortressSecurityStore com Default Settings Zone Away Arm Home Arm Disarmed Place Label Siren Delay Zone1 Enable Enable Disable Door Enable Disable Zone2 Enable Disable Disable Hall Enable Disable Zone3 Enable Enable Disable Window Enable Enable Zone4 Enable Disable Disable Balcony Enable Disable Zone5 Enable Disable Enable Fire Enable Disable Zone6 Enable Disable Enable Gas Enable Disable Zones 7 9 Enable Disable Disable SOS Enable Disable Zone 0 Enable Enable Enable SOS Enable Disable SOS key 00 Enable Enable Enable SOS Enable Disable Selected Parameters SET 888888 password 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 98 www FortressSecurityStore com Operating 1234 password Wireless 180 Siren seconds Duration Many people desire to have the primary entry door on a delay to help prevent accidental alarms If you prefer this use Move Delete Sensor or Detector in a Zone to assign that door contact currently in Zone 1 to another zone and set the appropriate delay as described in Enter Characteristics of a Zone 2014 Fortress Security Store
9. 3 Insert the 12V power supply adapter into the Power In jack of the Main Panel Then connect the other end of the power cord into an electrical wall jack 4 The Power LED on the face of the Main Panel will blink approximately every second unless the SIM card is attached to the cell network Then it will blink every 2 3 seconds If you are not using a SIM card or the SIM card cannot attach to a network the Power LED will continue to blink every second Note If you have a SIM card inserted and it does not attach to a network check the signal strength indicator on the display Fewer than 3 bars may indicate you do not have adequate signal strength 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 45 www FortressSecurityStore com 5 Turn on the battery switch located on the back of the unit 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 46 www FortressSecurityStore com Starting Programming Your System How Programming Works Programming is performed to add remote sensors and devices to the system change or change system options All programming is done in the same fashion 1 Type the programming password The default password is 888888 2 Press Enter At this point the SET LED lights up While the SET LED is lit you are in SET mode and most normal operations are suspended e g you cannot arm or disarm the system 3 In SET mode the 2 4 6 8 keys become navigational arrow keys with 2 Up 4 Left 6 Right 8 Down These keys m
10. FT RIGHT until you reach the Voice prompt screen 4 Press ENTER to toggle between Enable and Disable 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 70 www FortressSecurityStore com Settings Siren Prompt When you are arming disarming a system with the remote control you cannot hear the beeps of the Main Panel to know if the operation was successful By default the Siren Prompt is disabled but if you enable it the siren will produce a short blast which lets you know the arming was successful Away Arm only and two short blasts to let you know the disarming was successful disarming from both Away Arm and Away Home 1 Enter SET mode 2 Use Left Right arrow keys if necessary to navigate to the Settings screen 3 Press LEFT RIGHT until you reach the Siren prompt screen 4 Press ENTER to toggle between Enable and Disable 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 71 www FortressSecurityStore com Settings Remote Siren By default when the SOS on the main panel or Panic key speaker symbol on the remote fob is pressed both the wired or remote siren s sound If Remote Siren is disabled only the wired siren will sound when the SOS or Panic key is pressed If the SOS button is used as an attention getting or intruder warning device the siren should be enabled If the intent is to send out a silent alarm via the Main Panel s phone SMS numbers the Remote Siren should be disabled 1 Enter SET mode 2
11. GSM v1 3 1 Page 99 www FortressSecurityStore com Support Please visit www FortressSecurityStore com support for lots of videos answers to frequently asked questions support articles and the latest version of this user manual If you still have questions or problems we are happy to help If you have an idea for improving the manual please share it us Phone 206 981 5371 Email Support FortressSecurityStore com 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 100
12. T mode 2 Use Left Right arrow keys if necessary to navigate to the Settings screen 3 Press LEFT RIGHT until you reach the Alarm mode screen 4 Press ENTER to toggle between GSM Line and GSM Line 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 77 www FortressSecurityStore com Settings Siren Time You can select the time in minutes the wired siren will sound when the alarm is triggered You can adjust the time from 1 10 minutes The default time is 1 minute This settings does not affect wireless sirens Wireless sirens will sound for a fixed time of three minutes 1 Enter SET mode 2 Use Left Right arrow keys if necessary to navigate to the Settings screen 3 Press LEFT RIGHT until you reach the Siren Time screen 4 Press ENTER to toggle the time through 1 10 minutes 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 78 www FortressSecurityStore com Settings Delay Beep Normally the system will make a series of beeps if you trigger a delayed zone The beeps will continue for the amount of time specified in Delay alarm until the delay has finished or the system is disarmed You may enable or disable the beeps 1 Enter SET mode 2 Use Left Right arrow keys if necessary to navigate to the Settings screen 3 Press LEFT RIGHT until you reach the Delay Beep screen 4 Press ENTER to toggle between Enable and Disable 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 79 www FortressSecurityStore com Settings Factory Reset
13. Table of Contents Foreword BE 3 Copyright Information 6 Safety Precautions 7 Description of the Alarm System 8 Major features 8 Front Panel Fortress Security Store GSM 10 Main Panel Display 11 Main Panel Status Indicators 12 Keyp d sessen 13 Back Panel Fortress Security Store GSM 15 Main Panel Physical Connections 16 Quick Start oerte 18 Step L Re EE www FortressSecurityStore com Step 2 Connect Phones and or SIM card i3sccscesscssnevasareenseseansinananstasaatoneasinnseadsgsuaiensataadedssalecansasaencavesness 20 Step 3 Connect Power and MOPDIEOESEATBUT D 22 Step 4 Check your system s sensors and SEENEN eege Edouard Edge 24 Glass break sensor Plug in glass break sensor and tap sensor with your finger 00 0 0 eeeeeeeeeeeeeneee 24 Step 5 Enter the phone numbers the Main Panel will call when a sensor has been triggered 25 Step 6 Enter the phone numbers the Main Panel will text when a sensor has been triggered 26 Step 7 Optional Record a message to be distributed by phone in case of an emergency 27 Step 8 Test Operation OF the Main Panel 2255 pl teen dees 28 Step 9 Use Remote Access to control the Main Panel from a cellphone or landline 29 Step 10 Change the Operating 4 digit and the Programming SET Password 6 digit
14. Use Left Right arrow keys if necessary to navigate to the Settings screen 3 Press LEFT RIGHT until you reach the Remote siren screen 4 Press ENTER to toggle between Enable and Disable 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 72 www FortressSecurityStore com Settings Arm disarm SMS If this feature is enabled a text message is sent to all numbers listed in the SMS list whenever an arm disarm event occurs This allows everyone on that list to know the current state of the system If your SMS phones and or the SIM card in the Main Panel are on a pay as you go plan each arm disarm event will be charged to your wireless plan By default this feature is off 1 Enter SET mode 2 Use Left Right arrow keys if necessary to navigate to the Settings screen 3 Press LEFT RIGHT until you reach the Arm disarm SMS screen 4 Press ENTER to toggle between Enable and Disable 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 73 www FortressSecurityStore com Settings Language Chinese or English can be chosen as the Main Panel s display language The default for your system is English 1 Enter SET mode 2 Use Left Right arrow keys if necessary to navigate to the Settings screen 3 Press LEFT RIGHT until you reach the Language screen 4 Press ENTER to toggle between English and Chinese 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 74 www FortressSecurityStore com Settings Line Rings This setting allows you to use a landline for both
15. able lists periodic maintenance tests Maintenance Tasks and Suggested Frequency te Controls batteries Task Frequency What How Arm Disarm Quarterly Arm in all modes Away Arm Home Arm and disarm Triggered Alarm Quarterly Trigger an alarm and see if the Main Panel dials all the Notification phones in its list and sends SMS data Main Panel Sensor Quarterly Trigger all or a rotating subset of sensors detectors to Communication make sure they can communicate with the Main Panel Main Panel Battery Quarterly Remove electrical power for 1 2 hours to see if backup battery power works Detectors Sensors Remo Monthly Check that batteries are working by testing batteries or triggering sensors remotes 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 94 www FortressSecurityStore com 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 95 www FortressSecurityStore com Slow Start Appendices of Technical Information The Appendices contain background information about your GSM alarm system Besides technical specifications and information this section is a living document that will grow as needed Check back periodically as this section of the manual may change frequently 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 96 www FortressSecurityStore com Appendix A Technical and Product Specifications Product Specifications Main Panel Size Approximately 7 75 W x 5 25 D x
16. ameters It is changed by the same procedure as the Operation Password see steps above except Step 3 should say Program password screen 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 41 www FortressSecurityStore com 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 42 www FortressSecurityStore com Note Both passwords should be memorable to you and also recorded ina secure location The Operating Password is the password you will use if you want to manually disarm the Main Panel It should be easily recalled and typed under the pressure of sirens and beeps but not easy for an intruder to guess If you forget your password please see the section Password Reset Lost Password 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 43 www FortressSecurityStore com Slow Start Starting Programming Your System This section covers the setup starting and programming of your Fortress Security Store GSM alarm system in detail If you are ready to get started with your system go straight to the Quick Start section and use this section as a resource when needed 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 44 www FortressSecurityStore com Starting Programming Your System Main Panel Startup Procedure Main Panel startup must be done carefully to avoid damaging any components 1 Make sure the power supply is not connected to the Main Panel 2 Install the SIM card if you are planning to use one phone lines and wired siren
17. answers to frequently asked questions support articles and the latest version of this user manual Remember The Default Program Password is 888888 The Default Operation Password is 1234 You should change these either after setting up your system The Operation Password is the password used to turn off sirens and alarms at the Main Panel so it should be something that can be remembered under pressure but not something an intruder can guess 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 23 www FortressSecurityStore com Step 1 Unpack Open your shipping package and check that you have received all ordered items If not please turn to page 81 and contact us Depending on the system and accessories purchased you will have the following items Item Number Received Purchased Main Panel Window Door Sensors Motion Detectors Glass Break Sensors Remote Control Key Fobs Indoor Siren Outdoor Siren Panic Button 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 24 www FortressSecurityStore com Outdoor Siren with Strobe Light Smoke Detector Step 2 Connect Phones and or SIM card If you are planning to use a SIM card install it now It fits inside the small door on the back of the Main Panel inside a small plastic swing Match the cut out portions on the SIM card and SIM holder Fitted correctly the gold contacts will not be visible and the cut out po
18. e GSM v1 3 1 Page 61 www FortressSecurityStore com 8 Press ENTER Save 9 Press ESC until you are out of SET mode and check the date and time on the display 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 62 www FortressSecurityStore com Set Disable Time for System Arming Disarming Once the system date time is set you can program the Main Panel to arm and disarm the alarm system automatically For example a house is empty from 6am until 3 30pm when children and their sitter arrive home from school The alarm could be set to automatically arm at 6 10am and disarm at 3 15pm The arming mode is Away Arm not Home Arm so it is not appropriate for automatic setting while people are on premises 1 Enter SET mode 2 Use Left Right arrow keys if necessary to navigate to the screen Time 3 Press ENTER and then RIGHT until the Timely arm screen appears 4 Press ENTER and then type in the time in 24 hour format you want the system to arm itself Then press ENTER Save 5 Use RIGHT or LEFT until the Timely disarm screen appears Press ENTER and then type in the time in 24 hour format you want the system to disarm itself Then press 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 63 www FortressSecurityStore com 6 Press ESC until the SET LED is not lit To disable automatic arming disarming follow the steps above but enter a time of 24 01 through 24 59 Since this is an illega Save time the display w
19. e Main Panel you should a Hear the panel beeping to countdown the exit delay default 30 seconds b Hear a beep optionally a voice saying System Armed c See a Lock icon and System armed on the display d See the ARM light 2 Trigger a door window sensor or motion detector The Main Panel will make an outbound call and send a text message if SMS numbers set up and SIM card inserted to the numbers you have programmed in previous steps The Alarm light will come on and the Signal light will blink as it sends out wireless signals Any connected sirens will make a loud alarm sound 3 Answer the phone call to hear the voice recording if you recorded one earlier 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 37 www FortressSecurityStore com 4 Press the disarm button open lock button on the remote to clear the alarm and disarm the Main Panel 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 38 www FortressSecurityStore com Step 9 Use Remote Access to control the Main Panel from a cellphone or landline 1 Dial the landline or SIM card phone number from an external phone The Main Panel will answer after a certain number of rings with Please enter password 2 Enter the Operating Password pausing for a voice repeating the number after each digit except the last If you do not hear a beep voice in one second press the key again Note This is a 4 digit password default is 1234 3 After entering the password successfully
20. e Settings screen 3 Press LEFT RIGHT until you reach the Delay Arm screen 4 Press ENTER and input the seconds to delay Away Arming 5 Press ENTER Save 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 68 www FortressSecurityStore com Settings Alarm amp Call Delay Time This feature sets the time delay from 1 99 seconds before a triggered alarm causes the main panel to activate the alarm start sirens and begin calling numbers on the phone and SMS list The main panel beeps every second until the alarm is activated The default is 40 seconds Note This setting is only applied to zones that have the Delay field set to Enable If the Delay field of a zone is set to Disable the Delay Alarm Time is 0 seconds regardless of this setting 1 Enter SET mode 2 Use Left Right arrow keys if necessary to navigate to the Settings screen 3 Press LEFT RIGHT until you reach the Delay Alarm screen 4 Press ENTER and input the seconds to delay the alarm 5 Press ENTER Save 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 69 www FortressSecurityStore com Settings Voice Prompt By default when you press keys and arm or disarm the system a voice from the Main Panel provides feedback When you enter your password the Voice Prompt speaks the digits as you press them This feature can be disabled if you prefer not to hear the voice 1 Enter SET mode 2 Use Left Right arrow keys if necessary to navigate to the Settings screen 3 Press LE
21. e until 10 seconds are up and then will beep once If you are not happy with your message you may start the process again and the new message will overwrite the old To play back your message rather than record a new one when you see Step 4 Start Recording screen 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 59 www FortressSecurityStore com 5 Press RIGHT 6 Press ENTER with Play highlighted 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 60 www FortressSecurityStore com Set System Date and Time The system date and time are shown on the display during normal operation Not only is it a convenient clock but this system time is used to determine when to perform certain timed delay functions so it is important that it be accurate Be aware every time power is disrupted the date time function will return to its default and will need to be reset However with the backup battery in the Main Panel this is unlikely to happen often 1 Enter SET mode 2 Use Left Right arrow keys if necessary to navigate to the screen Time 3 Press ENTER 4 The Date Screen is shown Press ENTER again 5 The input screen appears Enter the date by typing the year month day for example 130517 for May 17 2013 Then press ENTER Save 6 Press RIGHT You will see the Time screen 7 Press ENTER and the input screen appears Enter the time in 24 hour format for example 0530 for 5 30AM and 1835 for 6 35PM 2014 Fortress Security Stor
22. ed again the system will begin the calling again If a phone is answered the person answering the phone first hears a 10 second recorded message if one has been recorded Four keys can be used to give commands to the Main Panel at this point see next page If the answerer hangs up without pressing any of the four buttons the Main Panel continues its phone calls 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 86 www FortressSecurityStore com Key Presses and Results when Answering a Call from the Main Panel Key Press Results SOS key 00 Enable 1 The Main Panel clears the alarm and re arms in Away Arm state It stops calling other numbers 2 The Main Panel clears the alarm and disarms itself It stops calling other numbers 3 Sirens are turned off and audio monitoring of the area around the Main Panel occurs for 30 seconds Additional key presses allow another 30 seconds of monitoring 4 The Main Panel allows a 30 second intercom session This function is only available through use of a SIM card 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 87 www FortressSecurityStore com Calling the Main Panel If you call the number of the Main Panel either the landline number or cell phone number associated with the SIM card you can use the same telephone key presses to control the Main Panel Simply dial and make key presses when you hear the Main Panel answer You will be required to input your pas
23. ept those items that are specific to you such as phone number You do not have to exit and re enter SET mode for each operation As long as the SET light is visible on the Main Panel you may change as many options as you wish It is however sometimes a good policy to make a few changes exit SET and test operation to ensure you have programmed the functions as you intended 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 49 www FortressSecurityStore com Note In the programming options that follow Enter SET mode means type in the SET Programming password and press ENTER It will always be Step 1 in programming 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 50 www FortressSecurityStore com Add Delete Remote Control Key Fob The Main Panel supports up to 8 remote controls each with a unique and protected coding Menu options exist to add or delete a remote control Below are the steps to add a remote control To delete a remote just choose the DELETE option 1 Enter SET mode 2 Use Left Right arrow keys if necessary to navigate to the screen Remote control 3 Press ENTER 4 Screen Remote control 1 is visible If needed navigate to a different remote control 5 Highlight Coding and press ENTER 6 Trigger remote is shown Press a button on the remote control and a unique number will appear onthe screen Press Save ENTER key and the remote control is added Note If you try to add a remote control and get the messa
24. f the Main Panel has a SIM card inside it can make a call just as if it were a typical speakerphone 1 The Main Panel must be disarmed 2 Use the keypad to input the phone number you wish to call You may need to input a 1 before the area code 2 Press the Call button When the person answers you can converse at length When you are ready to hang up press the Call button again 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 91 www FortressSecurityStore com Alarm History A log of the last 30 alarms is kept in alarm history newest alarm first The 315t alarm overwrites the oldest alarm in the history 1 Use the keypad to input 00 then press ENTER 2 Use the LEFT and RIGHT keys to navigate through the alarm history 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 92 www FortressSecurityStore com System Maintenance Both the Main Panel and the sensors detectors remote controls and other devices need to be checked periodically to test complete functionality While there is no hard and fast rule it is wise to check every device at least once in a three month period For greater safety and reliability check more often Much of the periodic maintenance is satisfied by the normal operation schedule For example if you use the arming timer you will be able to see if the arm and disarm function is working at the Main Panel 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 93 www FortressSecurityStore com The following t
25. g beep 2 See FORTRESS VER 005 or similar on the display for two seconds then 3 See a GSM symbol SIM card icon blink on the screen every two seconds As the symbol flashes on the screen the display s signal strength indicator will show a number of bars If you have a SIM card inserted within 10 20 seconds you should hear a short beep and the GSM symbol should go away This means your SIM card has connected to a network If you are using a SIM card and do not hear the beep and the GSM symbol continues to blink you should turn off the device check the orientation of your SIM card and or call your SIM 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 28 www FortressSecurityStore com provider to troubleshoot 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 29 www FortressSecurityStore com If no bars appear troubleshoot your SIM card as described above or call your SIM card cell phone provider to see if there is service in your area Note When this step has been completed you may should turn on the battery switch so it will be charging Later you will test sensors and the Main Panel If you have already mounted the sensors it is easier to take the Main Panel to the sensors and work while on battery power until all sensors are accounted for 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 30 www FortressSecurityStore com Step 4 Check your system s sensors and accessories Once again sensors and accessories have already bee
26. ge Repeated Code the remote control is already added to the Main Panel 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 51 www FortressSecurityStore com Add Sensor or Detector in a Zone The GSM system provides 10 alarm zones each of which can have up to 10 sensors detectors See Appendix Terms and Concepts for information on zones Your system comes pre programmed in an effective configuration To see which zone a sensor is in arm the system and trigger the sensor The Main Panel display will show the zone information To add a sensor 1 Enter SET mode 2 Use Left Right arrow keys if necessary to navigate to the screen Zone 3 Press ENTER 4 Screen Zone 1 is visible If needed navigate to a different zone 5 Select Coding and press ENTER then trigger the sensor detector 6 The detector is now assigned to that zone and inherits the zone characteristics 7 Set the zone characteristics See Starting Programming Your System Enter Characteristics of a Zone Note When adding any sensor make sure motion detectors are turned off so they 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 52 www FortressSecurityStore com do not inadvertently become a part of another zone 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 53 www FortressSecurityStore com Move Delete Sensor or Detector in a Zone To permanently delete a sensor or detector take it out of service and remove the battery To move a sensor or detector from
27. ill return to Disable when you press ENTER Note You cannot use other illegal times to disable the function the time must be 24 01 through 24 59 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 64 www FortressSecurityStore com Black Wireless Siren Coding Pairing The video Outside Alarm is easiest way to lear how to register a black wireless siren with the Main Panel If it is not available read through these steps and then perform them 1 Ensure Main Panel is powered and press Disarm open lock symbol on a remote control 2 Unplug the Main Panel s attached siren to avoid noise 3 Press the Alarm button speaker icon on the remote control The Main Panel LCD display shows the remote control s zone and the alarm LED is on 4 Power on the remote siren The siren will make a two toned chirp then beep twice after a couple of seconds The siren is now powered up correctly 5 Disconnect the siren power cable wait 1 second then reconnect it The siren emits one beep Disconnect the siren power cable wait 1 second then reconnect it The siren emits one beep Disconnect the siren power cable wait 1 second then reconnect it The siren emits three beeps 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 65 www FortressSecurityStore com 6 Press the Disarm open lock symbol on the remote and wait 5 seconds The remote siren emits several beeps 7 Immediately disconnect the siren s power cable for 3 seconds then reconnect The remote siren emits t
28. may need to enter the number without the area code 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 57 www FortressSecurityStore com Add Delete SMS to Text Message on Alarm Trigger You can enter up to three cell phone numbers for the Main Panel to text message when an alarm is triggered The system will text all phone numbers at once 1 Enter SET mode 2 Use Left Right arrow keys if necessary to navigate to the screen SMS number 3 Press ENTER 4 Screen SMS 1 is visible If needed navigate to a different SMS number 5 Highlight No number and press ENTER 6 Input the phone number and press ENTER Save You may need to enter a 1 before the area code of the phone number for the unit to send the text message correctly If you are texting a local number and do not have long distance service you may need to enter the number without the area code 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 58 www FortressSecurityStore com Record Play a 10 second voice message When an alarm is triggered and the Main Panel calls the programmed phone numbers a voice message will be played to anyone who answers The message can be up to 10 seconds long 1 Enter SET mode 2 Use Left Right arrow keys if necessary to navigate to the screen Recording 3 Press ENTER 4 You will see the Start Recording screen 5 Press Enter and record your message Speak into the back of the panel in a clear voice The countdown timer will continu
29. n programmed for your Fortress Security Store System If you wish to make any changes or add any devices see the programming section later To test the sensors and accessories first arm the system in Out Mode and then perform the steps below You must disarm and re arm between each sensor Door Window sensor Separate the magnet from wireless unit on side opposite the antenna until you see a red light then move the parts close to each other so they don t interfere with the coding of other sensors Motion detector Switch on until you see a red light then switch off Remote control key fob Press any of the buttons until you see a red light Glass break sensor Plug in glass break sensor and tap sensor with your finger 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 31 www FortressSecurityStore com 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 32 www FortressSecurityStore com Step 5 Enter the phone numbers the Main Panel will call when a sensor has been triggered 1 Type the programming password default 888888 then press Enter 2 You will see the Remote control screen Press Right 6 key until you get to the Phone number screen 3 Press Enter and you will see the Phone 1 screen display No number 4 Press Enter again and Input phone number will appear 5 Type in the phone number and press Enter to save the number You may need to enter a 1 before the area code of the phone number for the unit to dial ou
30. notification functionality requires the use of a SIM card inside the system You can add up to three SMS numbers 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 35 www FortressSecurityStore com Step 7 Optional Record a message to be distributed by phone in case of an emergency Note When an alarm is triggered and the Main Panel calls the listed phone numbers a pre recorded voice message will be played for anyone who answers The message can be up to 10 seconds long and can be as descriptive as Alarm repeated twice or This is Bob s alarm system saying there has been an alarm triggered at 1234 Stone St Smalltown Wisconsin Please call 911 1 Type the programming password default 888888 then press Enter 2 You will see the Remote control screen Press Right 6 key until you get to the Recording screen 3 Press Enter and you will see the Start Recording screen 4 Press Enter and record your message Speak into the back of the panel in a clear voice The countdown timer will continue until 10 seconds are up and then will beep once If you are happy with your message press Back ESC until the SET light goes off If you are not satisfied repeat the steps above and your new message will overwrite the old one 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 36 www FortressSecurityStore com Step 8 Test Operation of the Main Panel 1 Use any of the remote controls key fobs and press the Out Mode button lock button On th
31. one zone to another you must delete the entire zone then add sensors back to the desired zones For example say Zone 3 has five sensors One of them needs to be in a separate zone say Zone 7 to change its operating characteristics You must delete Zone 3 then add the other four sensors back to Zone 3 and the fifth sensor to Zone 7 1 Enter SET mode 2 Use Left Right arrow keys if necessary to navigate to the screen Zone 3 Press ENTER 4 Screen Zone 1 is visible If needed navigate to a different zone 5 Select Delete and press ENTER The zone and all sensors in it are deleted 6 To add the deleted sensors to a zone use the steps in Add Sensor or Detector in a Zone 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 54 www FortressSecurityStore com Enter Characteristics of a Zone All these settings are found in Zone 1 through Zone 10 and can be changed when in SET mode as described in Add Sensor or Detector in a Zone Pressing ENTER rotates among the choices for each setting All devices sensors detectors etc in the zone share the same settings 1 Place Refers to the Location field The content of this field is sent out if you have SMS enabled to send a text message when an alarm is triggered Choices are Balcony Boundary SOS Fire GAS Door Hall Window 2 Armed State Sensor response to an alarm trigger while in a certain mode The Enable Disable value can be set in Away Arm Out Mode Home Arm and Disarmed fields
32. ove you from option to option 4 The Enter and ESC keys allow toggling options and backing out respectively 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 47 www FortressSecurityStore com 5 When you need to type in information the word input appears on the screen and the number keys including 2 4 6 8 function as number keys until the typing is finished and the Enter or ESC key is pressed 6 You may change as many options as you wish as long as the SET LED is on When you are finished with all options you wish to change press ESC several times until the SET LED is not lit You can then use the Main Panel normally Programming Hints When you are programming functions you will often see Enable Disable or other ON OFF words as options The word you see is the current state of the setting If a setting shows Enable it means it is currently enabled If a setting shows Disable it means it is currently disabled 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 48 www FortressSecurityStore com The beeps you hear let you know what s going on The four basic beep patterns are 1 one long beep 2 one short beep 3 two beeps 4 four beeps The rule of thumb is one beep means a positive response four beeps mean an operation cannot be completed and two beeps means a reversal of state such as a system being disarmed Your system has already been pre programmed so it may not be necessary to change anything exc
33. red 58 Settings Line RiNgS RO P 59 ws ATA 2h eed rini occ EN EMC O 60 Settings Sen TME ose ea leptin n n ago eee ces Su eee i Ea ON nba 61 series EE 62 S tungs RE 63 Slow Start Testing and Using Your System aiio oo enit tate a poete d be Rin I arms ta inbound M RM ME 64 je dosi cibo Mu Toc NEM 65 Arming the System E E 66 Arming the System EE 67 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 3 www FortressSecurityStore com eer the System Pc cire aii 68 Answering an Alarm Call from Main Paleluseeoeet ee tent ate ihn eia pu abiit un Eege 69 Calling the Main Parens voee eege 71 Emergency Panic Button Alarm Call 1 tnr iore hp obe epe RIED DEOR Ia bre tra pepe an Esa MEUM fe eege 72 Making a Call from The M in POE E 13 Alarm EUSIOEY eege 74 Systemi Mamie nal eege EE 75 Slow Start Appendices of Technical Information E 71 Appendix A Technical and Product Specifications seesseseeeseesessreesesrtsstssrssressrserssrensetsrertressereresreeseese 78 EEN 78 Default e 79 heme 81 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 4 www FortressSecurityStore com Foreword Thank you for choosing the GSM series alarm system from Fortress Security Store For your safety please read
34. reset to the system defaults Operations Password 1234 Programming Password 888888 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 82 www FortressSecurityStore com Arming the System Away Arm Away Arm is the type of arming you should use when no one will be in the building By default it allows all sensors detectors etc to trigger an alarm and start the notification process In other words it allows coverage inside and on the boundary By default you have 30 seconds to leave the building after using Away Arm You can Away Arm by four methods 1 Remote Control Key Fob Lock icon 2 ARM key on the Main Panel Depicts figure leaving house top left button on keypad 3 Remote Access telephone call to the Main Panel Enter 1 after entering password 4 Send a text message to the SIM card phone number with your password and a 1 For example if your password is 1234 the message would be a i 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 83 www FortressSecurityStore com Arming the System Home Arm Home Arm is the type of arming you should use when you are in the building and moving around By default it deactivates motion sensors and allows boundary sensors such as door window sensors to trigger an alarm and start the notification process In other words it allows coverage on the boundary but allows free movement inside You can Home Arm by two methods 1 Remote Control Key Fob House icon 2 Home key on the Main Panel
35. rtion will be on your lower right To lock the swinging gate in place lower the gate so the SIM card is lying flat apply gentle pressure to the gate and pull gently toward the outer edge of the Main Panel 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 25 www FortressSecurityStore com The SIM card will lock into place Note 1 This system is designed for standard sized SIM cards As the newer micro and nano SIM cards are more prevalent you may need to use an adapter to fit the card to the alarm system 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 26 www FortressSecurityStore com Note 2 If you need an IMEI number to activate your SIM card you can press 01 ENTER on the Main Panel to read your IMEI number Your SIM card provider may refer to the IMEI number as ESN MEID or serial number If you tell them it is the 15 digit ID they will know what you are talking about If you are using a landline connect a phone cable from the wall jack to the LINE port on the Main Panel If you want to keep a phone near the Main Panel connect a phone cable from the TEL port to the phone 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 27 www FortressSecurityStore com Step 3 Connect Power and Monitor Startup Attach the included 12v power plug to the Main Panel Power In jack then plug the other end of the power cable into a 120v electrical outlet The included power adapter also works with up to 240v You should 1 Hear a lon
36. scode before giving commands Key Presses and Results when Answering a Call from the Main Panel Key Press Results 1 The Main Panel clears the alarm and re arms in Away Arm state It stops calling other numbers 2 The Main Panel clears the alarm and disarms itself It stops calling other numbers 3 Sirens are turned off and audio monitoring of the area around the Main Panel occurs for 30 seconds Additional key presses allow another 30 seconds of monitoring 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 88 www FortressSecurityStore com 4 The Main Panel allows a 30 second intercom session This function is only available through use of a SIM card 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 89 www FortressSecurityStore com Emergency Panic Button Alarm Call Sometimes it is necessary to send out an immediate alarm Perhaps there is an intruder or an accident The Emergency or panic alarm call works in all modes Away Arm Home Arm Disarmed and can be initiated in three ways In addition to making the automatic phone calls any sirens connected to the system will sound 1 The SOS button on the Main Panel 2 The speaker icon on the remote control 3 The optional panic button that you may have purchased with the system Note The alarm zone of an Emergency Alarm is OO 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 90 www FortressSecurityStore com Making a Call from the Main Panel I
37. symbol for power source 7 System Status system armed home armed disarmed 8 Current triggered uncleared alarm 9 System Date amp Time Note Not all of these will be active at once The illustration shows the position in 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 12 www FortressSecurityStore com which they appear when they are active 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 13 www FortressSecurityStore com Main Panel Status Indicators Power Blinks every other second if GSM SIM card is active Blinks ever 2 3 seconds if it is searching for a SIM card or does not have a SIM card Arm Main Panel is Away armed unoccupied Home Main Panel is Home armed occupied 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 14 www FortressSecurityStore com Signal Main Panel is working making calls or communicating with devices SET Main Panel is in programming mode Alarm Alarm has been triggered 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 15 www FortressSecurityStore com Keypad 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 16 www FortressSecurityStore com Tactile Keypad Action Icons 1 Arms the system for unoccupied premises Away Arm 2 Arms the system for occupied premises Home Arm 3 Calls the phone number manually input on keypad Call SIM card only Navigation Keys Arrows When programming SET mode these become navigation keys 2 Up 4 Left 6 Right gt
38. t correctly If you are calling a local number and do not have long distance service you may need to enter the number without the area code To add more numbers press the Right key and you will see Phone 2 Repeat the steps above Note If you have made an errant keystroke pressing the ESC key will backspace digits Pressing ESC multiple times will exit SET mode and allow you to start over Any changes you saved with the 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 33 www FortressSecurityStore com Enter key before you started pressing ESC will be retained 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 34 www FortressSecurityStore com Step 6 Enter the phone numbers the Main Panel will text when a sensor has been triggered 1 Type the programming password default 888888 then press Enter 2 You will see the Remote control screen Press Right until you get to the SMS number screen 3 Press Enter and you will see the SMS 1 screen with No number 4 Press Enter again and Input phone number will appear 5 Type in the phone number and press Enter to save the entry You may need to enter a 1 before the area code of the phone number for the unit to send the text message correctly If you are texting a local number and do not have long distance service you may need to enter the number without the area code If you have more numbers press the Right key and you will see SMS 2 Repeat the steps above Note SMS text message
39. the operations manual before using the system This manual gives detailed steps for common operations The reference section of the manual will be most helpful if you need to make changes to your pre programmed system If you are familiar with alarm systems you should go directly to the Quick Start section 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 5 www FortressSecurityStore com Copyright Information This manual is copyrighted under the laws of the United States of America 2014 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 6 www FortressSecurityStore com Safety Precautions e Use the power supply that is shipped with the product Use of a power supply greater than 12V 1 2A may damage the alarm e Maintain air flow around all surfaces of the system e Keep the surfaces of the product clean and dry e Donot operate the alarm in a damp environment e Donot operate the alarm in areas where combustible materials and flammable gasses are located e Use the minimum finger pressure needed to activate keys Extreme pressure will shorten the life of the keypad and alarm 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 7 www FortressSecurityStore com Description of the Alarm System Major features e Tactile keypad with physical and audible feedback e Large LCD display with visual cues e Asystem clock for display purposes and automating the arming and disarming of the system e All functions available from the Main Panel and
40. the system will respond with Please enter instruction You may enter any of the numbers 1 2 3 4 1 Arm system 2 Disarm system 3 Listen to sound in the room where the Main Panel sits 4 Turn the Main Panel into an intercom to converse with anyone near it This 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 39 www FortressSecurityStore com function requires a SIM card to be inserted Note Once you have entered the password successfully you may make any series of commands you wish For example you may press 3 to see if you hear any noise You hear someone so you press 4 to talk with them After the conversation you decide to disarm the alarm You enter 2 and the alarm is disarmed But then you reconsider and press 1 to arm it Any time you are done with commands hang up the phone 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 40 www FortressSecurityStore com Step 10 Change the Operating 4 digit and the Programming SET Password 6 digit If you did not change your passwords earlier please do so here 1 Type the programming password default 888888 then press Enter 2 You will be at the Remote control screen Press Right 6 key until you get to the Settings screen Press ENTER 3 Press LEFT RIGHT until you reach the Operate password screen 4 Press ENTER and input the 4 digit password 5 Press ENTER to Save The Programming Password is a 6 digit code that allows you to navigate and change system par
41. wo beeps 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 66 www FortressSecurityStore com Settings Change Password The Operation Password is a 4 digit code that allows you to manage the day to day operation of the Main Panel This password is also used to disarm directly at the Main Panel It should be something memorable but not easy to guess by anyone else 1 Enter SET mode 2 Use Left Right arrow keys if necessary to navigate to the screen Settings 3 Press LEFT RIGHT until you reach the Operate password screen 4 Press ENTER and input the 4 digit password 5 Press ENTER Save The Programming Password is a 6 digit code that allows navigating and changing system parameters It is changed the same way as the Operation Password see steps above except at Step 3 go to the Program password screen 2014 Fortress Security Store GSM v1 3 1 Page 67 www FortressSecurityStore com Settings Set Arm Delay Time Setting Away Arm usually means you are allowing all sensors to trigger alarms If you are in a building and Away Arm the system you will certainly set off a sensor before getting out of the building You can set the Arm Delay Time from 1 99 seconds to give yourself time to leave before the sensors trigger an alarm The system will beep every second during the delay Your system is pre programmed with a 30 second delay for Away Arming 1 Enter SET mode 2 Use Left Right arrow keys if necessary to navigate to th
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