Xfinity Home (ER 10-15-18) (ER 10-24-18)(ER 10-29-18) Flashcards
Which 24-hour zone function like the Silent 24-hour function, this zone function is associated with an emergency button. Unlike the Silent zone function, this zone will emit an audible sound to alert the home owner the alarm has been tripped
Audible
The audible alarm when Fire Panic is pressed
Unique cadence (three warbled beeps with a slight pause)
The name of the XCam power pack
XW3

Arm Night
6 main components of a security system.
- communicator 2. keypad 3. control panel 4. input 5. output 6. power supply
How long does touchscreen stay in pairing mode for pairing sensors?
5 minutes
What is the color and common use for the G wire
Green, Fan relay

Disarmed
which interior function protects an area of the house where there isn’t any movement
Arm Night

Arm Away
to factory default XW3, how long must reset button be pressed?
10 seconds
What is the nighttime range of the XCam?
up to 23 feet
Power calculations require both the number and _____ of each power-consuming device.
current draw
What is the color and common use for the W/W2 wire?
White, 1st and 2nd stage heat relay
Resistance in a series circuit is
Additive
typical ZigBee range
10-75 meters
ZigBee standard
802.15.4
The homeowner adjusts the temperature as needed
Manual
These thermostats use a magnetic latching relay. The two contacts close when the first coil on the relat receives a voltage pulse.The two contacts open when the second coil on the relay receives a voltage pulse
Electronic
what does a flashing yellow light on xCam mean?
not connected to XW3 or XW3 not connected to router.
The power LED on the XCam should be ____ before you proceed with touchscreen pairing
blinking blue
CMS
Central Monitoring Station
4 different functions of Interior zone
Follower
Arm Night
With Delay
Delay Arm Night
To comply with UL standards, when the touchscreen is in a trouble state, how often will it “chirp”?
once per minute
This type of thermostat uses a vial connected to a bi-metal spring that reacts to the temperature. when vial is tipped it either opens or closes the contacts.
Mercury
What type of battery is used in Touchscreen?
4 Volt Lithium Polymer (4400mAh)
On the touch screen, How long should you hold down the emergency icon to sound the alarm and to call police?
2 Seconds
Best Practice Mounting Height for Motion Detectors
7-7.5 feet from the ground
What type of zone uses motion type sensors?
Interior
What is the viewing angle on the XCam?
109 degrees
What does PIR detect?
The difference in object temperatures versus the background temperatures.
How many display preferences you can choose from and what are they, on the touch screen?
Clock, Camera, Weather , and Security
protects an area of the house where motion is but allows pass through to disarm the system
Delay Arm Night
Xfinity home requires how long a contract?
2 years
Default Entry/Exit Delay for Arm Away
1 minute exit, 2 Minute entry

Arm stay
The XFINITY Home controller can operate in what languages?
English and Spanish
Data available in AIP
Activation Code
Premise Passphrase
Customer Address
Customer Email address
XH Account Status
IVS Results
How long of a life does a smoke detector have?
10 years
What two types of wireless connections are utilized by Xfinity Home?
Standard Wifi
ZigBee mesh network
What must a customer provide on a CTV to cancel alarm?
customer’s central station passcode
what does a flashing blue light on xCam mean?
connected to router but not paired
Water resistance rating for xCam
IP54
What is touchscreen feature that will sound alarm, then go silent, and send signal to CMS?
Smash/Bash Protection

Ready
How often is a Broadband heartbeat sent?
every 20 minutes
Resistance ______ as the wire diameter decreases
Increases
Wifi standard
802.11
Which 24-hour zone function is usually assigned to zones with an emergency button. This sends a report to the monitoring station, but no display or sound is generated.
Silent
How often is a Cellular heartbeat sent in Medium Tier?
every 12 hours
DACT stands for
Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter
what are the four zone conditions?
Ready, Fault, Trouble, Alarm
IVS
Installation Verification Scorecard
Video resolution on the XCam
HD 720p
What 4 digit code cannot be used for a customer’s master code?
4321
Sirens, power, fire detection, use what gauge wiring?
18 guage
What type of zone uses the smoke alarm sensor type?
Fire
Which pins are pre crimped on the XCam’s special RJ-45?
Pins 4,5,7,8
What is the color and common use for the Y1 wire?
Yellow, 1st stage cool relay
Assigned to Motion sensors used as entry and exit points. When motion is sensed, initiates entry delay, triggers alarm if entry delay expires.
With Delay
Default Entry/Exit Delay in Arm Night
No Entry Delay, 2 minute Exity
Name 5 of the 12 animal sounds available on the touchscreen
Alligator growl
Cat meow
Cow moo
Crickets
Dinosaur growl
Dog Bark Large
Dog Bark Medium
Dogs Barking
Elephant
Frog
Horse Whinny
Rooster Call
AIP
Account Information Portal
This alarm system component hsa a built in Dialer which can text, email, or call and can be digital, cellular, radio, or over the Internet
Communicator
How many pictures can you take daily with Xfinity Home Security?
150
what are the 6 IVS results?
- Subsriber Portal Activation
- Broadband Connectivity
- Cellular Connectivity
- COPS Passphrase
- CTV/CTN
- Sensor Testing
Default Entry/Exit Delay for Arm Stay
2 minutes
what button is pressed to pair a key fob?
* star
How often is a Cellular heartbeat sent in High Tier
every 60 minutes
An acoustic detector is triggered by volume and
specific frequencies
What is the color and common use for Rh/Rc Wire?
Red, 24V Power for heating and cooling
Where is the PIMv1 installed?
Behind each keypad
If a customer is scheduled for an Xfinity Home installation but requests a new bundle without Xfinity Home
False Churn
What is the color and common use for the Y2 wire?
Brown or Orange 2nd Stage cool relay
COPS
Central Office Processing Service
which interior function is usually a delayed alarm with entry/exit set as primary. Otherwise, triggers instantly. This allows the homeowner to pass through the motion to disable the alarm.
Follower
Battery size for the XDW door/window sensor
CR2450
What is standard manufacturing mounting height for a motion detector?
6 feet to 8 feet
With the “Deferral to Waking Hours” aka “Do not Disturb” function enabled in the default setting, what hours will it be active?
10 pm to 8 am local time
How long is the Familiarization period after an XFINITY Home install?
7 days
How many sound options are available for zones in the Hometone Configuration screen?
78
what is the default PROD broadband server ip address on the touchscreen?
69.252.80.244 or cls.xfinityhome.com
What are the modes of a motion detector?
Heat test mode, Walk test mode, Normal mode
What is the default PROD cellular server ip address on the touchscreen?
69.252.80.250
What pins on the XCams’s special RJ-45 connector have a preinstalled jumper to connect them?
pins 4 and 7
How often is a Cellular heartbeat sent in low tier?
every 24 hours
What port on the Xfinity Gateway is used to pair a wireless camera?
Port 4 on XB3, Port 2 on XB6
Where is the antenna located for the XCam
in the power pack (XW3)
Sensors, motion detectors, keypads, and glass break sensors use what guage wire?
22 guage
What type of display does the Zen Thermostat have?
LED Matrix
This type of thermostat uses a bi-metal device which causes two contacts to close or open the circuit depending on the room’s air temperature.
Mechanical
PIR
passive Infra-Red
What type of zone allows the homeowner to exit the premise while the system is arming and an entry delay countdown when tripped?
Entry/Exit
To clear data from xCam how long should reset button be depressed?
8 seconds

Not Ready
Operating temperature of the XCam
0 degrees C to 40 degrees C
typical battery life for Zen Thermostat
2 years
What is the system name for iControl wirelss security systems
Simon XT (exclusively Houston Market)
What is the color and common use for the C Wire?
Black or Blue, 24V Neutral (Common Leg)
TT APN
comcast4
What type of zone activates an alarm immediately when tripped when the system is armed?
Perimeter
Which 24-hour zone function is used for notifications such as detecting occupancy, which triggers when the rule is met. An example might be someone entering a room and turning on a light.
Inform
What is Central Office Processing Service?
It is the company who monitors our Xfinity Home alarm systems
what does a solid blue light on xCam mean?
it is paired
If a life safety device is triggered, the CMS calls these to verify that emergency response is required.
Call to Verify (CTV)
What is the function of a step-down transformer?
Decrease voltage
What is the output of the Touchscreen siren?
85dB at 10 ft.

Emergency
this type of network allows all sensors and devices (except cameras) to act as relays
Mesh Network
ZigBee data rate
250kps
XW3 antenna size
2 x 2
the homeowner can set the temperature to automatically adjust depending on the time of day, occupancy use, etc.
Programmable
Website for AIP
www.comcast.com/AIP
or
www.xfinity.com/AIP
both will take you to https://activation.xfinityhome.com/xhAccountinfoPortal/portal/login
The CMS calls these numbers to notify the customer of emergency response dispatch
Call to Notify (CTN)
How often is a ZigBee heartbeat message sent to the touchscreen?
every 27 minutes
What type of zone (depending on the function) can use a door or window sensor, glass break, CO2/Water sensor types.
24-hour