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GC3/GC3e Panel Guide

Specifications

  • • Touchscreen: 7" capacitive LED
  • • Security: supports up to 100 wireless zones
  • • Communications: built-in dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11
  • • Operating temperature: 32˚F to 104˚F
  • • Battery requirements: lithium-polymer backup battery 823990 10-000014-001 (3800mAh/3.7V) rated for 24 hrs

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Features

  • • 5-day weather forecast
  • • Photo slideshow display when idle
  • • Integrated Z-Wave Plus radio supports lights, locks, thermostats, and more
  • • Backward compatible with all 2GIG legacy sensors
  • • Intuitive user interface

User Functions

Arm Away: arm away is used when you plan on arming the system and leaving the home. This should activate all exterior and interior sensors.

  1. Press Arm Away on your panel.

    2. Arm_Away_1.png


  2. A countdown timer will begin until the system is armed. This is an entry/exit delay allowing you time to exit the home.

    3. Arm_Away_2.png


Arm Stay: arm stay is used when you plan on arming the system staying home. This will typically arm exterior sensors while bypassing interior sensors.

  1. From a disarmed state, press Arm Stay on your panel.

    2. Arm_Stay_1.png


  2. A countdown timer will begin until the system is armed.

    3. Arm_Stay_2.png


Instant Arm: removes entry delay from entry/exit doors.

  1. Press Entry Delay to toggle the switch left, then press Arm Away or Arm Stay.

    2. GC3_Arm_Instant_01.png GC3_Arm_Instant_02.png


  2. Countdown timer displays during exit delay.

    3. GC3_Arm_Instant_03.png GC3_Arm_Away_3.png


Disarm System: this will disarm your system, and it will silence and reset any active alarm.

  1. Upon entry onto your property, if the system is Armed Away, simply enter your user code to disarm the system.

    2. GC3_Disarm_02_Enter_Code.png GC3_Disarm_03_Disarmed.png


  2. If your system is Armed Stay, first press Disarm, then enter your user code to disarm the system.

    3. GC3_Disarm_01_Disarmed_while_Armed.png GC3_Disarm_02_Enter_Code.png


Check Your System Status: checking your system's status will display which sensors are currently open or if any of your sensors are experiencing a trouble condition, such as a low battery.

  • The top of your GC3 home screen will display a message that says either System Ready to Arm or System Not Ready to Arm depending on whether any of your sensors are still open.
  • Any open sensors will be listed underneath this message.

    • Not Ready To Arm 2 278x167



Check Sensor Status: review a list of sensors connected to your system to ensure all are communicating and trouble free.

  1. Press System Settings, then enter your master code.

    2. Enter_Program_01_Ready_To_Arm.png Enter_Program_02_Enter_Code.png


  2. Press System Tests, then press Sensor Test.

    3. System_Test_01_User_Menu.png Sensor_Test_01_Test_Main.png


  3. Activate all sensors. You will know this is done correctly, as the GC3 panel will beep when each sensor is activated.

    4. Sensor_Test_02_Start.png Sensor_Test_03.png


  4. When finished, press the left arrow twice or press Home to exit.

    5. Sensor_Test_04.png Sensor_Test_05_Exit.png


Silence and Reset Trouble Alerts

  1. Press the Message icon at top, then press Alerts.

    2. Trouble_01.jpg Trouble_02.jpg


  2. Press the back arrow or the Home button to exit.

    3. Trouble_03.jpg GC3_Home_Button_2.jpg


    Note that alerts will return if the condition has not been corrected with the sensor itself, unless you have opted to bypass the sensor entirely, such as when you are waiting for a replacement.

    If you need further assistance, you can text a Support Representative any time at 469.513.8685.


Change Your Master Code:

  1. Press System Settings, then enter your master code.

    2. GC3_System_Settings_01_Ready_To_Arm.png GC3_System_Settings_02_Enter_Code.png


  2. Press Users, press Edit (the pencil icon) to the right of Master User.

    3. GC3_Master_Code_Change_01_Settings_Menu.png GC3_Master_Code_Change_02_List.jpg


  3. Press Edit (the pencil icon) to the right of Code, enter your new master code, then press Next.

    4. GC3_Master_Code_Change_03_Edit.jpg GC3_Master_Code_Change_04_Enter_User_Code.jpg


  4. Re-enter your new master code again to confirm, press Next, then press Back (the left arrow icon) to exit.

    5. GC3_Master_Code_Change_Master_05_Confirm.jpg GC3_Master_Code_Change_06_Finished.jpg


  5. Press Back (the left arrow icon) again or press Home to exit.

    6. GC3_Master_Code_Change_07_Exit.jpg GC3_Home_Button_2.jpg


Delete a User Code:

  1. Press System Settings, then enter your master code.

    2. GC3_User_Codes_01_Ready_To_Arm.png GC3_User_Codes_02_Enter_Code.png


  2. Press Users, then press Delete (the trash can icon) next to the user you want to delete.

    3. GC3_User_Codes_03_Main_Menu.png GC3_User_Codes_Delete_01_List.png


  3. Press Delete to confirm, then press Back (the left arrow icon) or press Home to exit.

    4. GC3_User_Codes_Delete_02_Confirmation.png GC3_User_Codes_Delete_05_Exit.png


Bypass Sensors: allows you to arm your system while omitting specific sensors.

How to Bypass a Sensors from Open Sensors List:

  1. Open your door or window, then press Bypass All.

    2. GC3_Force_Bypass_4_Door_Open.jpg GC3_Force_Bypass_1_Back_Door_Open.png


  2. Enter your user code, then bypass appears as a numbered circle over the arming buttons.

    3. GC3_Force_Bypass_2_Enter_Code.png GC3_Force_Bypass_3_Ready_To_Arm_with_Bypassed_Sensor.png


  3. Press Arm Stay or Arm Away to arm your system with the selected sensor bypassed.

    4. GC3_Arm_Stay_or_Away.png GC3_Generic_Arm_Countdown.png


How to Bypass a Specific Sensor:

  1. Press System Settings, then enter your master code.

    2. GC3_Bypass_1_Ready_To_Arm.png GC3_Bypass_2_Enter_Code.png


  2. Press Bypass Sensors, then toggle the switch right next to the sensor you want to bypass.

    3. GC3_Bypass_3_Main_Menu.png GC3_Bypass_4_Bypass_Menu.png


  3. Press Back (the left arrow icon) or press Home to exit.

    4. GC3_Bypass_6_Bypass_Exit.png GC3_Bypass_5_Main_Menu_Again.png


  4. Press Arm Stay or Arm Away to arm.

    5. GC3_Arm_Stay_or_Away.png GC3_Generic_Arm_Countdown.png


Using Partitions: select systems can be enabled to arm or disarm areas without affecting other areas.

To Arm a Partition:

  1. Press Smart Areas, then enter your master code.

    2. GC3_Partition_Arm_01_Main.png GC3_Partition_Arm_02_Enter_Code.png


  2. Press Arm Stay or Arm Away by the partition you want to arm.

    GC3_Partition_Arm_03_Smart_Areas.png GC3_Partition_Arm_04_Arm_Away.png


To Disarm a Partition:

  1. Press Smart Areas, then enter your master code. Note: you may also use a specifically authorized user code.

    2. Partition_Disarm_01_Main.png Partition_Disarm_02_Enter_Code.png


  2. Press Disarm by the partition you want to disarm.

    3. Partition_Disarm_03_Smart_Areas.png Partition_Disarm_04_Main.png


Panic Buttons:

  1. Press Panic (+) on the right side of the panel.

    2. Panics_1.jpg


  2. Hold either Police, Fire, or Medical for two seconds to activate that panic alert.

    3. GC3_Panics_01.png GC3_Panic_02_Emergency_Alarm.png


Change Display Settings:

  1. Press System Settings, then enter your master code.

    GC3_Display_Settings_01_Ready_to_Arm.jpg GC3_Display_Settings_02_Enter_Code.jpg


  2. Press Screen, then move Screen Brightness and Dim Brightness sliders to adjust.

    3. GC3_Display_Settings_03_System_Settings.jpg GC3_Display_Settings_04_Screen.jpg


  3. Press Screen Timeout, then set the length of time after no activity before the screen goes blank.

    4. GC3_Brightness_03_Screen_Timeout.jpg GC3_Brightness_04_Screen_Timeout_Popup.jpg

  4. Press Back (the left arrow icon) or press Home to exit.

    5. GC3_Display_Settings_06_Exit.jpg


Change Chime Volume:

  1. Press System Settings, then enter your master code.

    2. Enter_Program_01_Ready_To_Arm.png Voice_Chime_02_Enter_Code.png


  2. Press Sounds, then move sliders to adjust volume.

    3. GC3_Sounds_01.png GC3_Sounds_02.png


  3. Press Back (the left arrow icon) or press Home to exit.

    4. GC3_Sounds_03.png GC3_Home_Button_2.jpg


    Set Time And Date:

    1. Press System Settings, then enter your master code.

      2. GC3_Time_Date_01_Ready_to_Arm.jpg GC3_Time_Date_02_Enter_Code.jpg


    2. Press Date/Time, then move the Set Date sliders up or down to set the current date.

      3. GC3_Time_Date_03_System_Settings.jpg GC3_Time_Date_04_Set_Date.jpg


    3. Move the Set Time sliders up or down to set the time, then tap Check to save. Press Home to exit.

      4. GC3_Time_Date_05_Set_Time.jpg GC3_Time_Date_06_Exit.jpg


    Severe Weather Alerts: severe weather alerts are issued by the National Weather Service as an incoming message.

    1. To remove alert press Delete, then press Yes, Delete This Message.

      2. GC3_Severe_Weather_Alert_01.png GC3_Severe_Weather_Alert_02.png


    2. Press Back (the left arrow icon) or press Home to exit.

      3. GC3_Severe_Weather_Alert_03.png GC3_Home_Button_2.jpg


    Volume Control and Door Chimes:

    1. Press System Settings, then enter your master code.

      2. Enter_Program_01_Ready_To_Arm.png Voice_Chime_02_Enter_Code.png


    2. Press Sounds, then adjust the slider bars to your preferred volume. Press Back (the left arrow icon) or press Home to exit.

      3. GC3_Sounds_01.png GC3_Sounds_02.png


Bookmarks: bookmarks navigate to an often used screen after 20 seconds of no activity.

  1. At any screen, hold Bookmark (the bookmark icon), then press Ok.

    2. GC3_Bookmark_1_Add_Bookmark.png GC3_Bookmark_2_Confirmation.png


  2. A star will appear on the bookmark icon.

    3. GC3_Bookmark_3_Bookmark_Enabled.png


  3. To remove the bookmark, hold Bookmark (the bookmark icon), then press Ok to confirm.

    4. GC3_Bookmark_3_Bookmark_Enabled.png GC3_Bookmark_4_Bookmark_Clear.png


How to Power Cycle the Panel:

  1. Remove AC power from the outlet.

    2. 001 Power Supply GC3


  2. Remove the panel from its mount, then disconnect battery backup power.

    3. 003 Battery disconnection


  3. Wait 2 minutes, then reconnect battery backup power.
  4. Return the panel to its mounted location before you return AC power. Resecure the AC power adapter with a ziptie.

How to Reconnect Your Panel to Wi-Fi:

1. Press System Settings, then enter your master code.

GC3_WiFi_Program_01_Ready_To_Arm.png GC3_WiFi_Program_02_Enter_Code.png


2. Press Network Settings, then Wireless.

GC3_WiFi_Program_03_System_Settings.png GC3_WiFi_Program_04_Network_Main.png


3. Select your Wi-Fi network, then enter your password. Press Next.

GC3_WiFi_Program_05_List_Networks.png GC3_WiFi_Program_06_Enter_Encryption.png


4. Once the GC3 connects to your network and displays network settings, press the back button to exit.

GC3_WiFi_Program_07_Connecting.png GC3_WiFi_Program_08_Network_Stats.png


5. If successful, Connected shows on screen. Press the back button or Home to exit.

GC3_WiFi_Program_09_Connected.png GC3_Home_Button_2.jpg


If you need further assistance, you can text a Support Representative any time at 469.513.8685.


For additional information relating to your device, click the following link to view the original manufacturer's user guide or installation manual: GC3 User Manual

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