Introduction – RISCO Group RISCO Application Server User Manual
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1. Introduction
The Remote Management Solution is made up of a control system, various detectors and
a number of optional peripheral devices. The Web Application is an important part of
this 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 siren.
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 with integrated cameras are able to detect and display an intruder moving
across its field of view.
Keyfobs are hand-held transmitters that are used to operate the system. Various keyfobs
are available providing a number of functions. For example, arming/disarming the
system and sending panic alarms.
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
arm the system when leaving your home and to disarm on your return.
The control system includes a built-in Internal Siren that is sounded during certain
alarm conditions to warn you and deter intruders.
When an event occurs during System Monitoring, the control system sends a message
to your monitoring service via the Web describing the exact nature of the event. This
enables the monitoring service to take the required action.
The Web Application (RISCO Cloud) provides a full interface to your system from a
local or remote PC. Via the Web you can perform a wide range of tasks such as
arm/disarm, zone bypass, user code management and home automation control.
The Smartphone Application (iRISCO) provides access to the Web Application from
your Smartphone (iPhone or Android).