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Glass Break Detector False Alarms
It is important to regularly test and maintain all system sensors. A low battery or abnormal damage to the sensor can cause irregular activity. Troubleshooting False Alarms Make sure the sensor is…
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Glass Break Detector
Door/Window Sensor Tampering
Most alarm equipment has a built-in tamper switch to deter unauthorized interference. When the panel reports a tamper trouble condition it usually means the mounting plate and the sensor case are…
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Jasmine Petit
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Door/Window Sensors
Flood + Freeze Sensor Not Triggering
Troubleshooting Steps If you feel a sensor is not properly triggering we recommend testing the sensor. Note that if the sensor is not learned into the system,…
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1 yr ago
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Flood Sensor
Motion Detector Not Triggering
Troubleshooting Steps If you feel your sensor is not properly triggering we recommend testing the sensor. Your motion detector will only trigger every 3 minutes unless you are using the tamper button…
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Admin2
Cove Employee
2 yrs ago
Motion Detector
Glass Break Detector Not Triggering
Troubleshooting Steps If you feel a sensor is not properly triggering we recommend testing the sensor. Note that if the sensor is not learned into the system,…
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Admin2
Cove Employee
2 yrs ago
Glass Break Detector
Smoke/Heat/Freeze Detector Not Triggering
Troubleshooting Steps If you feel a sensor is not properly triggering we recommend testing the sensor. Note that if the sensor is not learned into the system,…
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1 yr ago
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Smoke, Heat, and Freeze Detector
Door/Window Sensor Not Triggering
Troubleshooting Steps If you feel a sensor is not properly triggering we recommend testing the sensor. Note that if the sensor is not learned into the panel it will not register on the panel when you…
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1 yr ago
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Door/Window Sensors
Medical Button Not Triggering
Troubleshooting Steps If you feel a sensor is not properly triggering we recommend testing the sensor. Note that if the sensor is not learned into the panel it will not register on the panel when you…
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1 yr ago
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Medical Button
How Can I Prevent False Alarms?
What is a false alarm? A false alarm, also called a nuisance alarm, is an erroneous report of an emergency, bringing emergency services to a place where they are not needed.…
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False Alarms
Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Triggering
Troubleshooting Steps If you feel a sensor is not properly triggering we recommend testing the sensor. Note that if the sensor is not learned into the system,…
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Carbon Monoxide Detector
Door/Window Sensor not Responding
This article will help assist you to troubleshoot your door or window sensor when it is not responding. Verify the magnet alignment/gap size is less than 1 inch If the spacing is good,…
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Door/Window Sensors
Motion Detector Sensitivity
By default and under proper circumstances, Motion detectors will not detect a body under 30 lbs. Adjusting Settings for Pets To change the setting: Open the back of the Motion detector Remove the…
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Motion Detector
Motion Detector Tampering
The Motion Detector has a built-in tamper switch to deter unauthorized interference. When the panel reports a tamper trouble condition it usually means the mounting plate and the sensor are loose or…
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Motion Detector
Door/Window Sensor False Alarms
It is important to regularly test and maintain all system sensors. A low battery or abnormal damage to the sensor can cause irregular activity. Troubleshooting False Alarms Verify that the sensor…
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1 yr ago
1,238
Door/Window Sensors
Glass Break Detector Tampering
Most alarm equipment has a built-in tamper switch to deter unauthorized interference. When the panel reports a tamper trouble condition it usually means the mounting plate and the sensor are loose…
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1 yr ago
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Glass Break Detector
Flood + Freeze Sensor Tampering
The Flood/Freeze sensor has a tamper button on the bottom side of the sensor that will send a tamper signal when pressed. Most alarm equipment has a built-in tamper switch to deter unauthorized…
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1 yr ago
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Flood Sensor
Flood + Freeze Sensor False Alarms
It is important to regularly test and maintain all system sensors. A low battery or abnormal damage to the sensor can cause irregular activity. Troubleshooting False Alarms Make sure the sensor was…
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1 yr ago
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Flood Sensor
Motion Detector False Alarms
It is important to regularly test and maintain all system sensors. A low battery or abnormal damage to the sensor can cause irregular activity. Troubleshooting False Alarms Check the sensitivity…
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1 yr ago
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Motion Detector
Smoke/Heat/Freeze Detector Tampering
Most alarm equipment has a built-in Tamper switch to deter unauthorized interference. When the panel reports a tamper trouble condition it usually means the mounting plate and the sensor are loose…
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1 yr ago
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Jennifer Dorius
Cove Employee
3 yrs ago
Smoke, Heat, and Freeze Detector
Smoke/Heat/Freeze False Alarms
It is important to regularly test and maintain all system sensors. A low battery or abnormal damage to the sensor can cause irregular activity. Troubleshooting False Alarms Make sure the detector is…
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1 yr ago
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Smoke, Heat, and Freeze Detector
Carbon Monoxide Detector Tampering
Most alarm equipment has a built-in Tamper switch to deter unauthorized interference. When the panel reports a tamper trouble condition it usually means the mounting plate and the sensor are loose…
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1 yr ago
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briyan
2 yrs ago
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Carbon Monoxide Detector False Alarms
It is important to regularly test and maintain all system sensors. A low battery or abnormal damage to the sensor can cause irregular activity. Troubleshooting False Alarms Make sure the detector is…
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1 yr ago
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Carbon Monoxide Detector
Medical Button False Alarms
It is important to regularly test and maintain all system sensors and medical buttons. A low battery or abnormal damage to the button can cause irregular activity.…
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1 yr ago
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Medical Button
Alarm Event - System Tampered
This possible False Alarm Event occurs when a sensor is not securely mounted in position or has fallen from its install location. For example, you have to arm your system before leaving for the day.…
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Admin2
Cove Employee
2 yrs ago
Alarm Events
Alarm Event - Tamper System Unarmed
This possible False Alarm Event occurs when a sensor is not securely mounted in its position or has fallen from its install location. You are home, your system is Unarmed,…
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8 mths ago
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Admin2
Cove Employee
2 yrs ago
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