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User Manual
For quick user information please refer to the CommPact
Quick User Guide provided on our website: www.electronics line.com

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Quick Reference Guide
Function Press… Additional Information
SET
FULL PART PERIMETER
One-Key Setting is disabled on the Control
System, enter your user code when setting.
The default master code is 1234.
INSTANT SET Hold down this key until
“Instant Setting OK?” is
displayed. Then Press .
Instant setting cancels the entry delay after
Part or Perimeter setting. This feature can
be enabled by your engineer.
UNSET [USER CODE] Entering your user code also silences the
sounder in the event of an alarm.
PANIC
ALARM
+ Press these buttons together and hold them
down to generate an alarm.
FIRE
ALARM
+
MEDICAL ALARM +
MENU MODE then [USER CODE] Use the menu navigation buttons (/)
until the required menu item is displayed
then press √. Alternatively, enter the
shortcut (e.g. 21 for Omit Zones).
CHECK TROUBLE
CONDITIONS
Use this key scroll the
system trouble list
Pressing also silences any trouble tones
that may be sounded by the system.
SWITCH PGM ON
then 30 Enter 30 for PGM.
SWITCH PGM OFF
SERVICE CALL + “Dialing” is displayed. The number dialed for
the service call is programmed by your
engineer.
GLOBAL
CHIME
then Use the menu navigation buttons (/) to
choose enable or disable, then press √.
RECORD
MESSAGE
then After recording a message, “Message
Waiting” is displayed until the message is
played back.
The Message Center is an optional feature
that is included with certain versions of
CommPact Control System.
PLAY
MESSAGE
Telecontrol Commands
Function Press… Function Press…
2-WAY AUDIO CANCEL SOUNDER
FULL SET EXTEND CALL
UNSET DISCONNECT then
OR OR

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Table of Contents
Quick Reference Guide .................................................................................... ii
Table of Contents ........................................................................................... iii
1. Introduction and Overview...................................................................... 1
1.1. Documentation Conventions...................................................................... 1
1.2. Security System Components.................................................................... 2
1.3. System Monitoring ................................................................................... 3
1.4. Self-Monitoring ........................................................................................ 3
1.5. Telephone Control.................................................................................... 3
1.6. Vocal Message Annunciation...................................................................... 4
1.7. Web/Smartphone Access .......................................................................... 4
2. The User Interface ................................................................................... 5
2.1. Front Panel ............................................................................................. 5
2.2. Alarm Sounding Patterns .......................................................................... 7
2.3. Keyfobs .................................................................................................. 8
2.4. Wireless Keypads..................................................................................... 8
3. Setting and Unsetting ............................................................................ 10
3.1. Setting Modes ........................................................................................10
3.2. Setting the System .................................................................................10
3.3. Unsetting the System ..............................................................................12
3.4. Set Status and Other System Status Indication ..........................................12
3.5. Setting Tones .........................................................................................13
3.6. Remote Setting/Unsetting ........................................................................14
4. Panic Alarms.......................................................................................... 16
4.1. Keypad Alarms .......................................................................................16
4.2. Keyfob Panic Alarm .................................................................................17
4.3. Medical/Panic Emergency.........................................................................17
5. PGM Control ........................................................................................... 18
5.1. Keyfob Control .......................................................................................18
5.2. Telephone Control...................................................................................18
5.3. SMS Control ...........................................................................................18
6. Telecontrol............................................................................................. 20
6.1. Calling your Home ..................................................................................20
6.2. Service Call............................................................................................22
6.3. Two-Way Audio after an Alarm .................................................................22
6.4. Two-Way Audio Follow-Me .......................................................................22
6.5. Simplex Mode.........................................................................................22
7. Advanced System Operation .................................................................. 23
7.1. Cancel Report.........................................................................................23
7.2. Omitting Zones.......................................................................................24
7.3. User Codes ............................................................................................24
7.4. Follow-Me ..............................................................................................26
7.5. Event Log ..............................................................................................26
7.6. Service Menu .........................................................................................27

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Appendix A: Menu Structure.......................................................................... 32
Appendix B: Web User Application ................................................................ 33
Register to MyELAS ...........................................................................................33
Login to MyELAS ...............................................................................................35
The Main Page ..................................................................................................36
Setting and Unsetting ........................................................................................38
Web Application Settings....................................................................................40
Event Log History..............................................................................................47
Home Automation .............................................................................................48
Video Verification ..............................................................................................48
Appendix C: Glossary .................................................................................... 49

1. Introduction and Overview
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1. Introduction and Overview
This user manual explains all you need to know about your CommPact security system
and provides step by step instructions for all the system’s user functions. In addition to
the explanation you will receive from your engineer, we urge you to read this manual so
that you can take full advantage of your system’s features. Keep this manual in an
accessible location for future reference.
The CommPact system has many features in order to suit a wide range of applications.
This manual outlines all of these features but it is likely that there are options that are
not relevant to your system. If you have any questions regarding the availability of the
features described in the manual, please ask your engineer.
1.1. Documentation Conventions
In order to simplify the procedures that appear in the rest of this manual, the following
conventions are used:
Item… Description…
Select… Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the options and press
.
From the Event
Log Menu, select
Clear Log.
Enter the main menu by pressing and entering your user
code. Using the arrow buttons, navigate until you reach
Event Log and press . Using the arrow buttons, navigate
until you reach Clear Log and press .
From the Service
menu, select Set
Time/Date, Set
Date.
The same as above only this time you are navigating through
three menu levels.
[7012] The shortcut to a specific menu item from the main menu. In
this case, this is the shortcut for Set Date. These appear in
the procedures as an additional aid to menu navigation.
[#5] A shortcut to a specific item in a sub-menu. For example,
[#5] is the shortcut to Bell enable disable in the sub-menu
that is opened once you have selected the detector you want
to program.
, buttons buttons that appear on the keypad ( , )
5. Interface Test The text that actually appears on the LCD display (italics).
Note
Important caution, please pay attention.

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1.2. Security System Components
Your security system is made up of a Control System, various detectors and a number of
optional peripheral devices. This section explains the role of each component in your
system.
Control System
The Control System is the brain of the system. It
communicates with all the devices connected to the
system. For example, in the event of a burglary, a
detector sends a signal to the Control System indicating
that it has sensed motion on the premises. On receiving
this signal, the Control System makes the decision to
report the alarm to your monitoring service and activate
the sounder.
Detectors
Detectors are the devices that protect your home, alerting the Control
System when there is a breach in security. Magnetic contacts protect
your doors and windows while motion detectors are able to detect an
intruder moving across its field of view. Vibration and glassbreak
detectors are able to sense low-amplitude vibrations and forced break-in
attempts around vulnerable access points. Additionally, smoke, carbon
monoxide, gas leak and flood detectors can be installed to provide an
early warning in the event of a fire, the presence of dangerous gases or
the potential for flooding.
Keyfobs
Keyfobs are hand-held transmitters that are used to operate the system.
Various keyfobs are available providing a number of functions. For
example, setting/unsetting the system and sending panic and medical
assistance alarms.
Keypads
The keypads enable you to communicate with the Control System in
order to perform a number of different functions. The main function you
can perform using a keypad is to set the system when leaving your
home and to unset on your return.
Sounders and Strobes
While the Control System includes a built-in internal sounder, it is
possible that you also have an external sounder and strobes installed.
The sounders are sounded and the strobes are activated during certain
alarm conditions serving to warn you and ward off intruders.

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1.3. System Monitoring
When an event occurs within the system, the Control System sends a message to your
monitoring service describing the exact nature of the event. This enables the monitoring
service to take the required action. System monitoring can implement either regular
telephone or cellular communication.
IMPORTANT: There is a communication delay of 30 seconds in this Control
System for non fire alarms. This delay can be reduced to 15 seconds or it can be
increased to 45 seconds at the option of the end user in consultation with the
engineer. Fire, gas and flood alarms are communicated immediately.
1.4. Self-Monitoring
In addition to the ability to report to a monitoring service, the system can also send you
and other users notification when an event occurs. This may be in the form of vocal
messages played over the telephone or, if your system supports cellular communication,
you can receive information on system status via SMS. If an alarm occurs on the
premises, you are informed no matter where you are in the world.
1.5. Telephone Control
DTMF Telecontrol
The CommPact offers a range of “Telecontrol” features that provide remote access via
the telephone (PSTN or Cellular). These features include remote setting/unsetting, PGM
output activation/deactivation, sounder cancel and Two Way audio via the Control
System’s built in microphone and speaker – see p.20, 6 Telecontrol.
The Two Way Audio features allow you to contact your home directly in the event of an
alarm or simply to check your home while you are away.
SMS Control
Using your cellular phone, you can also send SMS commands to set/unset the system, to
turn on/off the PGM output, and get confirmation when the command is received. – see
p.13, 3.5 Setting Tones.
A detecto
r
detects.
T
he Control S
y
stem is alerted.  An alarm is generated and the
monitoring service is notified.

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1.6. Vocal Message Annunciation
Vocal message annunciation is an optional feature that, if enabled in programming,
causes the system to play short messages that indicate system status.
1.7. Web/Smartphone Access
The Web/Smartphone application provides an interface to your security system from
your Internet browser or Smartphone. You can perform a wide range of tasks such as
set/unset, zone omit, and user code management. Additionally, you can set up the
contacts whom you wish to be alerted (by email or text message) when selected events
occur.
The Web/Smartphone application also allows you to check your home at any time
either by viewing a history of recent events that have occurred. For further
information, see p. 33, Appendix B: Web User Application.

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2. The User Interface
There are several methods you can use to operate the system. Apart from the keypad on
the front panel, your system may include a number of peripheral devices such as
keypads and keyfobs.
This chapter provides a brief introduction to each of the devices you can use to operate
the system. It is important that you familiarize yourself with these devices before
reading the following chapters that describe system operation in further detail.
The front panel is the main user interface that provides you with all the functions you
need to control your security system.
2.1. Front Panel
LCD Front Panel display and LEDs inform you of system setting status, power failures,
and system trouble conditions. Its alphanumeric keypad enables you to enter your user
code when setting and unsetting, and to silence the sounder in the event of an alarm.
Next diagram shows the Control System's back panel that provides access to the SIM
card and the USB Connector.
Alpha-numeric
Keypad
Setting
Keys
LCD
Display
OK
LED
System
Status
LED
Menu
Navigation
Keys

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Setting Keys
Three setting keys are available: Full, Part, and Perimeter. These buttons set the system
using one of the three setting methods. One key Setting is an option that is programmed
by your engineer.
Service Call Button
The Service Call button enables you to contact the monitoring service and talk to an
operator.
To initiate a service call, press the up arrow button , then press and hold down the
Service Call button .
Vocal Message Recording and Playback
Front Panel allows you to record a short message that may be played back later by
another user – see p. 27, 7.6. Service Menu, Message Center.
System Status LEDs
The System Status indicators provide essential information on the status of the system
such as set, unset, alarm and power failure conditions.
OK LED Status Meaning
Off Both AC and Battery power are disconnected.
On Green System Power status is OK and there is no System Trouble.
Flashing Green Open Zone. Check that the windows and doors are closed and no
movement is detected by the detectors within the protected
area.
On Yellow System Trouble.