2018 XH Flashcards
3 Parts to make up a rule
Device
Trigger
Action
XCams w/o 24/7
Live video only Requires external sensors to trigger recording 15 second clips manually triggered 150 clips per day No camera motion sensor
XCams w/ 24/7 recording
10 days of recording saved to cloud
View motion activated clips (45 seconds) on phones, tablets and computers with no limits.
Only on computers - scroll though all 10 days of video and save clips by downloading to computer
Emergency Exit plans should include
Primary and alternate exits
Designated outside meeting place a safe distance away
Min. biannual practice during both day/night
*according to NFPA only 1 in 3 Americans have a plan and have practiced it
Routine maintenance & cleaning of smoke detectors
With compressed air at least once per year
- must be in test mode with CMS
- should be done by qualified tech and is covered by XH warrenty
How long does it take for EcoSaver to learn your homes heating/cooling patterns?
30 days
EcoSaver Temperature range
Never adjusts more than +/- 7 degrees for users current temp
- Max 45 to 85 degrees
Mercury Thermostats
Uses a vial of mercury connected to bi-metal spring that reacts to temperature
Mechanical Thermostats
Bi-Metal device that causes 2 contacts to open/close the circuit based on temperature
Electronic Thermostats
Uses magnetic latching relay
XH Cameras - Number of saved pictures/videos/SMS per day
Videos - 150
Pictures - 150
SMS - 100
What tabs are available in the XH portal
Overview Activity Automation Cameras Devices
Clicking the gear icon for a motion sensor in the portal gives what info?
Battery Connection Temp Manufacturer Type-Setting ID#
Will also let you edit the name and toggle sensor on/off
Clicking the gear icon for a door/window sensor in the portal gives what info?
Battery Connection Temp Manufacturer Type-Setting ID#
Will also let you edit the name and toggle sensor on/off
Clicking the gear icon for a light module in the portal gives what info?
Dimmable - yes/no Connection Manufacturer Type-Setting ID#
Will also let you edit the name and toggle sensor on/off
Door/window sensors battery and operating temps
Battery life: 3+ years
Battery type: CR2450 3V
Operating temps: 0 C to 50 C(32-122F)
Motion sensor: Battery, Range and Pet Immunity weight
Battery: 5+ years (2 lithium CR-123A 3V)
Range: 15 meters
Pet Immunity: 85lbs
Low battery reporting at 60 days prior to failure
XCam specs
Capable of 24/7 monitoring 720p video 109degree FOV Auto day/night modes Motion detection(IntelliVision) Low bandwidth - 450 Kbps Frame rate - 30 fps
Smoke Alarm
110V house powered or 9V battery powered.
NOT connected to burglar alarm system
NCO
National Contact Organization
Smoke detectors
12V system powered or 9V battery powered smoke detectors that ARE part of a burglar alarm system
Common XH security devices
Door/Window sensors Motion Sensors Smoke Detector Water Sensor Legacy Devices -Glass Break Sensor - CO2 Detector
Common XH Lifestyle devices
Indoor/Outdoor Cameras Light modules WiFi repeater Siren repeater Thermostat Key FOB
What is a ZigBee check-in called?
Heartbeat
Which XH devices use WiFi?
XH router
XB3/XB6
Cameras
WiFi Extenders
Which XH devices use ZigBee
Security Sensors Siren Repeater Light/Appliance Modules Thermostat Smoke Detectors CO2 Detectors Glass Breaks
ZigBee Heartbeat frequency
Every 27 minutes
Water Sensor Installation
Vertical position facing down
3 wire clamps to attach to wall
Max ZigBee devices
64 (63+ touchscreen)
Sidecar router model
WNR100
Tester for smoke detectors
Aerosol smoke tester
Glass Break tester
Glass Break Simulator
Device used in system upgrade installs that connects touchscreen with legacy wired panel
PIM (Panel interface module)
Cellular heartbeat
60 Minutes
Broadband Heartbeat
20 Minutes
2 types of Glass Breaks
Acoustic
Shock
Min distance smoke detectors should be placed from heating/cooling vents
36 inches
How often should smoke detectors be serviced?
Every 3 years by a qualified technician
3 XH camera video codecs
MPEG 4
MJPEG
H.264
Camera power should be within ____ ft of an exterior power source?
25ft
XH smoke detectors beyond the primary system
Supplemental system
Typical thermostat in most home HVAC systems
Low voltage thermostat
Type of thermostat a homeowner can set to automatically adjust dependent on time of day
Programmable thermostat
Commonly used in baseboard heating systems or commercial hot water baseboard heating
High-voltage thermostat
How long before smoke detectors need to be replaced?
10 years from the manufacturing date
How does the XH keypad know you are there
Proximity sensor
Glass break sensors should be placed within this distance from glass
20ft? 25ft?
Status when a system is unable to be armed. ie a door is opened
Trouble status
What is broadband used for in relation to XH?
Near real-time communication with servers
3 steps to an XH install
Consultation
Installation
Education
Flood sensor cable length
3 meters(10 ft)
This part of the door/window sensor is to be attached to the door frame
Transmitter
Low battery report is issued when batteries reacjh ___ volts for a key fob
2.6 volts
If an alarm is not cleared in __ minutes, the system resets so it can monitor additional alarm events
4 minutes
CO2 and water zone functions
24hr inform
24hr audible
How long do you hold arm/disarm button on a key fob to arm/disarm?
1.5 seconds
How long do you hold the panic button on the key fob to trigger an alarm?
2.25 seconds
How do you check the status of an alarm using the key fob remote?
Press the star key
This amount of insulation should be removed from thermostat wires?
1/8th inch
Where do you access the customers premise passphrase, phone number and activation code?
www.comcast.com/AIP
This touchscreen mode occurs when AC power is removed from the touchscreen
Low power mode
What does a solid amber light on the control hub mean when it is powering up?
It is communicating with the router/modem
HTTPS port for the subscriber portal
334
When the ZigBee module is rebooting, the ZigBee network is unavailable for approximately ___ seconds
15-20 seconds
XSS
Cross Site Scripting
Glass Break sensors should be placed 3 ft from these
Sirens
Bells
Air ducts
How many light devices can be connected to a touchscreen at one time?
30
How long can a connectivity test take?
30 seconds to 4 minutes
Siren repeater backup battery time
24 hours
6 History filters
All Activity Arm & Disarm Alarms Alerts Sensors & Detectors Cameras
Cellular heartbeat size
37 bytes
Visonic smoke detector specs
Photoelectric: continually monitors for smoke particles
Rate of Rise
85 dBa @ 10 ft
Fire alarm systems record diagrams should include:
Levels Bedrooms Stairways Existing smoke alarms New smoke detectors
6 components of a security system
- Control Panel
- Keypads
- Power Supply
- Inputs
- Outputs
- Communicator
3 HVAC types
Conventional
Electric
Heat Pump
Max number of thermostats
4 preferred, 6 max
Steps to an XH consultation
Greeting
5 minute sit down session
In-home assessment
Follow up session
Touchscreen display size TC203COM
800x400
ZigBee RSSI + LQI
Received signal strength indicator > -70 dB is green -70 to -84 is yellow <=85 is red LQI greater than 236
ZigBee range
10-75 meters
Encryption used for communication between touchscreen and ZigBee sensors
128 bit AES
Number of ZigBee channels
16
ZigBee channels used for XH
15, 19, 20 and 25
What happens if a ZigBee check-in fails?
1st check-in - no ack
2nd check-in sent after 30 seconds for 2 seconds
3rd 30 seconds later for 4 seconds
Each check-in increases by 2 seconds until 30:30 then it continues until response received or sensor dies