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Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 1iControl SystemStarter KitBeta User ManualThis document provides more detailed information on how to useyour iControl System. More specifically:• how to read your iControl Summary page• adding, changing, and managing your iControl box and devices, and• frequently asked questionsYou should consult your Quick Start Guide or Getting Started Guidefor information on how to install your system. Your Starter kit ordevice box will provide a list of what’s included with the kit or device.© 2004-2005 iControl Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part without priorwritten approval. iControl Networks, iControl and I logo design are pending trademarks of iControl Networks.All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Information contained herein is subject tochange without notice. The only warranties for iControl products and services are set forth in the expresswarranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed asconstituting an additional warranty. iControl shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissionscontained herein.Printed in USA.Version 2.2March 2005
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 2Table of ContentsChapter 1 Getting Started 3Chapter 2 About your iControl box 9Chapter 3 Using your System 11Chapter 4 Using your Wired Camera 19Chapter 5 Using your Door/Window Sensor 32Chapter 6 Using your Keychain Remote Control 33Chapter 7 Using your Lamp Module 36Chapter 8 Using your Motion Sensor 37Chapter 9 Adding Additional Devices 38Chapter 10 Frequently Asked Questions 42Chapter 11 Terms and Conditions, Warranty Information, and More 44Appendix A Battery Maintenance 45Check pages
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 31 Getting StartedYour iControl Summary page is where you begin using your iControl System; the iControlSummary page is your portal to your iControl System.To begin, log onFirst, go to a web browser and enter www.icontrol.com. In the customer login area, typethe user name and password provided to you via email when you purchased your iControlproduct.You will be presented with your Summary page. This web page provides a fast, simpleview into the status of your iControl box and devices. It also is the starting point fromwhich you can monitor your system’s status, change your devices’ setup, add devices, setand change notifications, and set and modify automations.Here is an example of the Summary page where you can access the many functions ofyour iControl System.
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 4Read your Summary pageThis section provides a definition of the many terms found on your Summary page andserves as a good background to the iControl System.TabsYour iControl Summary page has five major tabs. Summary tabWhen you log onto your iControl System from www.icontrol.com, your landing page is theSummary page. This is where you begin using your System. The Summary page consistsof the following series of windows. Status windowThe top portion of this window indicates the overall status of the system and thecurrent mode the system is in. The status light can have three possible colorsas described below:Green – No alarm conditions. System operating normallyYellow – One or mode device alarm conditions (e.g. motion detected)Red – System problem (e.g. iControl box communication problem).The Status window also shows the current mode for your iControl System.Here, the System is in ‘Away Mode’. The rest of the Status window is a list showing the current state of all the devicesin the system. In the screen shown earlier, three devices appear: adoor/window sensor called ‘Back door’; a Thermostat showing the currenttemperature at 74 degree and its Heat Setpoint to of 69 degrees and CoolingSetpoint of 61 degrees; and a door/window sensor labeled ‘front door’.Your house may have many more devices than three and to view these youplace your cursor over the up or down arrow to scroll to see additional devices oron the small box inside the scroll bar.Click hereClick here
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 5Current statesCurrent states refer to the status of all of your devices. If a device has a yellowtriangle next to it, the triangle indicates that the device has recognized a changethat creates an alarm. The following table shows the possible states and thealarm conditions of Starter Kit devices.DevicePossible stateExampleAlarm ConditionDoor/WindowSensorOpen, ClosedOpen indicates thedoor or window isopenOpenMotionSensorOccupied, EmptyOccupied means aperson is in themonitored areaOccupiedAdditional optional devices, such as freeze, water, smoke and heat sensorshave their own associated states as well but are not described here since theyare not part of the iControl Starter Kit. Pictures windowHere you will see thumbnails of pictures or video from each of your iControlcameras. In the Summary page shown earlier, three thumbnails are shown, asthree cameras are active. If your hover the cursor over a thumbnail, the name ofthe associated camera is displayed. You can also click on the thumbnail and itwill expand. From there you can take a new picture, view past pictures, watchlive video and delete pictures. Alarm HistoryThis window shows the record of the alarms recognized by the devices installedin your iControl System. An alarm occurs whenever a device detects a change,such as a door/window sensor detecting a door open or a motion sensor detectsmovement. (These are the only two types alarms available from the devices inthe Starter Kit. Other optional devices provide alarms for freezing, waterleakage, etc. and these devices will be offered in the future). For each change,it shows the time of the alarm. Each item in the alarm history has a yellowtriangle next to it, indicating that it is an alarm.You can click on any change to learn more about the device. Use the scroll baron the right to scroll down the events. The Alarm History only saves the last 7days of alarms.
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 6 Pending Updates windowThis window shows the changes that you made to your IContol box or devices.They will be implemented the next time your iControl box communicates with theiControl servers.In this example, the Thermostat will change its setpoint for cooling to 64 degreesand the heating setpoint to 76 degrees. (Note, a thermostat device is not part ofyour Starter Kit but is available as an optional accessory. Please go towww.icontrol.com for more information.)Reminders windowReminders are not implemented in Beta.Schedules windowSchedules are not implemented in Beta. Details tabThis tab presents a listing of all the devices installed in your system. It displays theircurrent state, images from any cameras installed in your system, and the current settingsand ambient temperature from any thermostats installed in your system. If you click onany device name, you will be taken to its device page which provides detailed informationabout the device including the device’s name that you chose, the device ID, andmanufacturer. If you click on a photo image, you will be taken to an expanded view of thatimage where you can take additional images and access thumbnails of previously takenimages. Notifications tabBy clicking on this tab, you will go to a web page where you can set notifications for eachmode (Home, Away, and Sleep). For example, you can have an email sent to you whenyour iControl system is in Away mode that a device recognizes a change such as aDoor/Window Sensor detecting an open door. See Chapter 3 entitled, Using your iControlSystem, for more details on setting and changing notifications. Automation tabBy clicking on this tab, you will go to a web page where you can set automations. Anautomation is an action taken by a device based on the change in the state of anotherdevice. For example, a Door/Window Sensor detects an open door; when this changeoccurs, a camera takes a picture.
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 7 Schedules tabBy clicking on this tab, you will go to a web page where you can set schedules for yourdevices. For example, you can set by time of day or day of week, how devices operate.For example, every night at 10PM, every lamp module changes state causing every light inthe house controlled by a lamp module turn off. This feature is not implemented in Beta. System tabThis tab is most useful for seeing a complete list of devices in your system and confirmingthat a device was installed and is working. The System tab also provides a way to addand delete a device. You may also access the device page via this tab to change thedevice’s name or gather such information as device ID and manufacturer.Definition of other items on the Summary pageHelp buttonHelp which is indicated by a ‘?’ mark is not yet implemented.ModeYour iControl System has three modes, Home, Sleep and Away. You can set yourSystem in any of the modes. For example, the system can be in Home mode while youare home and Sleep mode when you are asleep. The mode setting affects the behavior ofthe system. For example, you may want receive notifications only when you are Awayfrom your home.QuikControl buttonQuikControl is shortcut that allows you to have one of your devices take an action.Click on the QuikControl button and you will see the actions that you can take. Twoactions are available for the starter kit devices: Have a camera take a picture and changethe brightness of a lamp controlled by the lamp module. (You will have had to install a
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 8camera or a lamp to see these QuikControl actions). A third action, change thetemperature is available if an optional thermostat is bought and installed.
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 92 About your iControl BoxThis section describes some of physical characteristics of the iControl box.iControl Box Indicator LightsThe iControl box has the following buttons and indicator lights:DEVICE light:Blinks green when your box is communicating with lamp modules, door/window sensors,motion sensors, and other devices. You may not see this LED turn on and off oftenbecause most of your devices act infrequently (such as turning on a light in the evening)and therefore will blink very infrequently.STATUS light:Used for troubleshooting.LAN light:Flashes green whenever there is activity on your home IP network.POWER light:Steady green when plugged in.UPDATE BUTTON:Initiates a iControl box to server uplink communication. Used when you need to manuallyupdate the iControl network with information.DEVICE BUTTON:Can be used to enable the iControl box to discover a newly installed device.
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 10iControl Box back panelAs described in the Installation Guide, the iControl box should not be plugged intopower strips or wall outlets that are connected to or contain a surge protector oruninterruptible power supply.The rear view shows the Ethernet port with an Ethernet cable inserted, an insert for a resetbutton, a phone jack, and power connector with the power supply cable inserted. Thereset button, marked as ‘RST’, is not functional today and will not be functional in theshipping product. The phone jack is not supported in Beta.
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 113 Using your iControl SystemYour iControl System can operate in one of three modes: Home, Sleep or Away. You canset the mode in one of two ways: the Mode button on your Summary page or via the ‘Lock’and ‘Unlock’ buttons on your Keychain Remote Control.To change the mode via your Summary page.1 Navigate to the ‘Mode’ link shown in the Summary page menu bar.2 Click on it. A new window appears and there will be a pointer next to one of themodes.3 Select the mode to which you want to change your System.To change the mode from your Keychain remote.1 Click on the lock or unlock button while you are within a 100 foot (line-of-sight) tothe area in your location where you installed your iControl box. The followingpicture shows the Keychain’s lock and unlock buttons.
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 12Change or Set NotificationsA notification is an email or SMS (Short Message Service also referred to as textmessaging) message sent to your PC, PDA, or cell phone alerting you that a devicerecognized a change in your location. For example, a Motion Sensor may sense thatsomeone has entered a room; a Door/Window Sensor may report that a door is open.Here is an example of an email notification sent to ‘brian@icontrol.com’ regarding hisoffice Motion Sensor detecting that someone occupied his office at 8:31PM on 10 July2004.[Note to reader: the wording of an email notification will change for the shipping product from this cryptic styleto proper grammar and composition]You can assign notifications on a mode or device basis. In Home mode, you may not wantto receive notifications while someone is home. In Sleep mode and Away mode, you mayor may not want to receive notifications. In Away mode, you may want to receive an emailnotification any time a device recognizes a change at your house. For example, everytime a window or door opens, you can set notifications under the Notification tab togenerate an email.IN BETA, YOUR NOTIFICATIONS ARE PRE-ASSIGNED SUCH THAT IN AWAY MODE,YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL NOTIFICATION IF MOTION IS DETECTED OR IF ADOOR/WINDOW SENSOR GOES FROM CLOSED TO OPEN. You can change this pre-set notification as described later in this chapter.Note: In the shipping product, users will be able to:• assign different notifications for different sensor states in each mode• attach a picture to their notification. They will be able to click on a pictureand attach it to their email or text message notification
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 13Your default notificationWhile you were purchasing your iControl System, you were asked to provide an email orSMS address. This information was used to set your default notification. A defaultnotification is the email or SMS address to which you chose to have your iControl Systemnotifications sent. To see your default notification, click on the Notification tab. You willsee a screen like this:A customer named George purchased an iControl System. During his purchase on theiControl website, he provided his email address, George@yourISP.com. If you click on theword ‘George’, you will see the email or SMS address that George provided during hispurchase.
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 14George’s email is shown here as he chose to have his notifications go to his email.Change your default notificationYou can change your default notification. To do so,1 Select the Notifications tab.2 Select the mode (Home, Sleep, Away) that you want to change. Click on the namethat you entered, in this case, George.3 Here you have the option of changing the name of your notification. If you do notwant to change it, click on the Cancel button. If you wish to change it, change it nowby typing in a new name. Here the default notification in Home mode is now named‘Send email to Dad’. Click on the Add button. 4 You may change your email address. Enter a new email address if you wish. If youdo not wish to change it, click on the Save button.5 You can add more email addresses. For example, you have set up your system tosend an email when your children come home after school and you want bothparents to receive an email. To add addresses, click on the Add button. Enter theadditional email addresses.6 To save, click on the Save button.Send your notification to your SMS (Short Messaging Service also called textmessaging) addressYou may wish to have your notifications sent to your SMS address on your cellphone orPDA instead of your email address. 1 Click on the Notifications tab.2 Choose which mode (Home, Sleep, Away) that you want to edit. Click on thenotification name.
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 153 Rename your notification if you wish. Here we have named it ‘Send email to Dad’sSMS’.4 Click on the ‘Add’ button.5 Enter your SMS address. To receive an iControl notification via SMS, you need toenter your SMS address in a special way. Here are the formats for representativecarriers:Telecom carrierYourphonenumber@yourcarrier.net or .comAlltel1112223333@message.alltel.comAT&T1112223333@mobile.att.netCingular1112223333@mobile.mycingular.comMetro PCS1112223333#mymetropcs.comNextel1112223333@messaging.nextel.comSprint1112223333@messaging.sprintpcs.comT-Mobile1112223333@tmomail.netVerizon1112223333@vtext.comVirgin1112223333@vmobl.comNote to reader: These addresses are being revised.6 Enter your SMS address.7 To save, click on the Save button.Set different notifications for different modesYou can set different notifications for different modes. For example, in Home mode, youmay want to send the notifications to your work email address. In Away mode, you maywant emails sent to your personal email address.To do so, go to the Notification tab and click on the Mode for which you wish to set anotification.
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 16Tip: To delete an existing notification, select the Notification tab, and click on themode from which you want to remove notification. Click on the trash can icon and click onthe Save button.Change or set automationAutomation enables you to program your devices to take an action when another devicerecognizes a change. For example, you may want to take a picture when someone entersyour front door while you are away.In Beta, you can configure two types of automations: the iControl Camera takes a pictureor the Lamp Module turns lights on or off.To have the camera take a picture based on a device recognizing a change1 Go to the Summary page, then click on the Automation button.2 In this example, we want the camera to take a picture when the Hall Motion Sensordetects a change when we are away. Go to the column ‘Away’ and the row entitled,‘Hall Motion Sensor’.
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 173 Choose camera from the drop down menu.4 Click the Add and Save buttons.To have the house lights turn on based on a device recognizing a changeYou can set lights to come on or off and at different levels when a device recognizes achange.1 Go to the Summary page, then to Automation tab.2 Choose the mode and device. In this example, we want the house lights to come onwhen the front door is open while we are away. Go to the column ‘Away’ and the rowentitled, ‘Front Door open’ and click.3 Choose the action you want to have occur from the drop down menu. Here we choseLamp 1 level to turn on the lights.4 Choose a lamp level from the drop down menu. Lamp levels can be on, off, or somepercent of the lamp’s brightness.
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 185 Click on Add and Save.Tip: You can have different actions occur in different modes. In this example, thelights are to come on when the Front Door (large) was opened while the iControl System isset in Away mode. We did not set the lights to come on in Home mode as the lights wouldprobably be on as friends and family are around.Rename a DeviceiControl Networks, Inc. adds your device to your system before your Starter Kit is shippedto you. (If you purchase additional devices after buying your Starter Kit, you will need toadd them to your system. See Chapter 9 Adding Additional Devices for instructions.) Youmay wish to rename them in your terms.To rename your device,1 Go to the System tab. Click on the name of device you wish to change. In the Namefield, backspace over the old name to delete it and then type in the new name.2 Click on the Save button.
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 194 Using your CameraYou can use your iControl Wired or Wireless Camera to see pictures (images) or live videofrom your location while you are away.Setting up your camera for pictures1 Go to the System tab.2 Navigate to the ‘Add Device’ heading under the tab heading on the left hand side of thepage.3 At the Add Device screen shown below, first choose the technology and then the typeof technology from the drop down menus. Here we are adding a wired IP camera, sothe technology is IP and the type is an Axis Network Camera Model 205.4 Create a name for the camera.5 Enter the serial number from the back of the camera. The number should have thefollowing 12 character format. S/N 00408C648CCDDo not enter the letters ‘S/N’.6 Click Add. You should now see the new camera in the System device list with ayellow dot next to it. The yellow dot indicates that it is installing. Wait a few minutesfor the iControl Box to discover and configure the camera. Once the iControl boxcompleted its communication, the yellow dot will turn green indicating that thecamera is installed and operating. If you do not see a green dot within five mintues,refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section of this manual for moreassistance.
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 20You can now see a thumbnail picture from your camera. Go to your Summary pageand look under Pictures. Click on the thumbnail to see an expanded view. You canalso manually take pictures now by using the QuikControl button. Additionally you cancreate automations using the camera. See Chapter 3 in this manual for more details.Setting up your camera for videoThis is an advanced feature of the iControl System. You should be familiar with portforwarding functionality on home network routers before attempting to implement thisfeature. You must first have your camera set up for pictures. To set up for video,1 Go to the Summary page.2 Under Pictures, click on the picture thumbnail from the camera for which you wantto enable video. An expanded window will open.3 Click on menu item, Live Video, shown below. The menu item shown here is insideof the expanded picture window.4 You will then see the following dialog box. Record the IP address and port numbershown in the window (Here the IP address is 192.168.1.102 and the port number is80).At this point you need to configure your location’s router to enable port forwarding. LEAVEthe window shown above open, as you will need it to finish your work. Go to the nextsection.
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 21Setting up port forwardingTo set up your camera to show video, you will need to establish port forwarding for yourcamera. Port forwarding enables your home router to pass streaming video through sothat it can be accessed from your iControl Summary page.To set up port forwarding, you will need the router’s user name and password. (Check yourrouter’s user manual as you may have recorded the password and user name there. Also,you may have used the default user name and password provided in the user manual.)Setting port forwarding for Linksys routerHere are the steps for a typical Linksys router. Different models of Linksys routers mayhave different screens and you should consult your Linksys user manual for moreinformation.1 Select ‘Click here to go to your router’s home page’ from the ‘Camera NotAccessible’ window.You will then be presented with the router administration page. Enter your user name andpassword.2 On the administration page, select the tab named Application & Gaming from themenu bar.
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 223 On the Applications & Gaming page, in table entitled, Port Range, enter theapplication name as ‘camera’.4 Enter the Start port (obtained from the steps in the prior section, Setting up yourcamera for video.) in the Start field. In this example it is 80. Enter the end port inthe End field as 80. The Start port and end port are the same in this example.5 Select the protocol as ‘Both’ in the Protocol field.6 Enter the IP Address obtained from the steps in the prior section, Setting up yourcamera for video, in the IP Address field.7 Check the check box under the heading, Enable.
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 238 Select the Save Settings button to save your entries.9 Close your browser window and return to your iControl Summary page. Select thethumbnail of the camera that you have enabled for video. You will be presentedwith an expanded window. Select the menu item, Live Video, from the menu bar atthe top of the window.10 At this point you should see live video. If you do not, you will again be presentedwith a dialog box entitled, Camera not Accessible. Click on the button, Test portforwarding, to test your port forwarding work. If it does not test properly, emailbeta@incontrol.com.[Note to reader: In the dialog box, ‘Click here to get help with your router’ is notavailable in Beta]11 If you want to review your settings, navigate to your system tab, select the camerathat you would like to review and click on advanced settings. You should see adialog box similar to this:
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 24Setting port forwarding for a NetGear router Here are the steps for a typical NetGear router. Your NetGear router screens may bedifferent from those shown here and you should consult your NetGear user manual formore information.1 Select ‘Click here to go to your router’s home page’ from the ‘Camera NotAccessible’ window. You will then need your user name and password to accessthe administration page.2 On your adminstration page, there will be an item called port forwarding underAdvanced in the left hand navigation bar that you will select to enter the necessaryinformation.Here is an example of the portion of the setup screen for a NetGear router showingport forwarding already configured for an iControl camera.To implement port forwarding,1 Select the button, Add Custom Service.2 Create a Service name. In this example the Service name is Camera.3 Enter the Start port. In this example, it is 80.4 Enter an End port. In this example, it is 80.5 Enter the IP address obtained by following the instructions in prior section entitled,Setting up your camera for live video.6 Save your changes and close the screen as shown on the router’s port forwardingsetup screen.7 Close your browser and return to your iControl Summary page. Select thethumbnail of the camera that you have enabled for video. You will be presentedwith an expanded window. Select the menu item, Live Video, from the menu bar atthe top of the window.8 At this point you should see live video. If you do not, you will be presented with adialog box entitled, Camera not Accessible. Click on the button, ‘Test portforwarding’, to test your port forwarding work. If it does not test properly, repeat theport forwarding process.
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 25Entering the camera password and ID for Internet ExplorerFor some versions of Internet Explorer, you may need to enter the camera user name andpassword the first time you attempt to view video from within an Internet Explorer browserpage. You will need to enter this information if Internet Explorer presents you the dialogbox shown below when you select the menu item, Live Video, from the expanded picturethumbnail in your iControl Summary page.To obtain the iControl Camera user name and password,1 Go to the System tab2 Select the Camera from which you want to see live video
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 263 Select the heading, Advanced Settings, from the dialog box shown below4 Write down the Username and Password shown in the dialog box shown below. Inthis example, the Username is icontrol and the Password is 1097430472.5 Return to the Internet Explorer dialog box and enter the username and password.Again, the username and password entered here is for the camera. Again, youriControl System password and user ID is different from this one and is not usedhere.
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 276 Check the box, ‘Remember my password’.7 Click on the button, OK, to close the window.8 Quit Internet Explorer.9 Reopen Internet Explorer and log on to www.icontrol.com and navigate to theSummary page. Click on the picture thumbnail to bring up an expanded view andthen select ‘Live video’.Setting port forwarding for other routersThere are many routers in use today. The steps for implementing Port Forwarding on D-Link and Belkin routers may be different but the same tasks need to be accomplished:• Access your router’s administration page• Create a service called ‘camera’• Enter a start and stop or end port• Enter the IP address obtained earlier (see Step 4 “Setting up your camera for video’in Chapter 4 of your User Guide)• Return to your iControl Summary page (see Step 9 under the heading “Setting UpPort Forwarding’ in Chapter 4 your User Guide).For support in setting up port forwarding for other routers, please emailsupport@icontrol.com.Adding AXIS Media Control ActiveX control for your CameraIf you are presented with the following dialog box, you will need to install an ActiveXcontrol into your browser so that you can view live video from within an Internet Explorerpage.icontrol1097430472
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 28To install the necessary ActiveX control entitled, AXIS Media Control, follow theinstructions at the top of the dialog box as shown in this example that begin, “This sitemight require the following ActiveX control…” to click and install it.Focusing your cameraIf the images on the Summary page or the expanded picture window are unclear, use thefocus ring to adjust the lens.1 Navigate to the Summary page. Click on the thumbnail of the camera that you wantto focus. You will be presented with an expanded window.2 Walk to the front of the camera.3 Adjust the focus ring until the raised line is aligned with the dot above the lens. Thefocus ring is a ring encircling the camera lens. The camera may be in focus now.4 Return to the Summary page, take another picture and see if the focus issatisfactory.5 If necessary, adjust the ring again and go to the web site to check again.
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 29Seeing pictures from your locationYou can see pictures from your camera remotely in one of four ways.Viewing from the Pictures area on the Summary page1 Go to the Summary page. Select the thumbnail picture of the camera you want toview from the Pictures area indicated by the Picture icon. 2 You will be presented with an expanded image.3 At the bottom of the window, you can select the heading, Take a new picture now.Viewing by using the QuikControl feature on the Summary page1 Navigate to the Summary page. Go to QuikControl button in the upper right handportion of the page.2 Click on the button to show a drop down menu. Select the name of the camera, inthis case it is called ‘Home office’ to obtain a picture. A new window will appear asshown below:3 Click on Take Picture button.
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 304 You will then be brought back to Summary page where an item ‘Home officePicture’ will be listed in the Pending Updates window. At the next iControl Systemupdate (the time of which is shown in the Pending updates window), the picture willbe taken.Viewing from the Details tab1 Go to the Details tab. On the Details page, you will see a thumbnail from each ofyour cameras. Select the one you want to see.Viewing by using the “Take a picture now” linkThis option is only available if you have properly set up port forwarding for a given camera1 Click on the desired camera's thumbnail picture to expand the image.2 At the bottom of the window, click on the heading, "Take a picture now"3 The camera will take a picture and it will be immediately displayed in the openwindow.
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 31Seeing live video from your locationIf you have configured your camera to provide live video from your location, you can seelive video from your location. To do so,1 Go to the Summary tab.2 Under the heading, Pictures, click on the picture thumbnail from the camera thatyou want to see video. An expanded picture will appear.3 Click on the heading, Live Video and you will be brought to a screen displaying livevideo from your camera. Note, you may need to wait a few moments for the videoto appear.Screen shot from clicking on a picture in Pictures in Summary Page
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 325 Using your Door/Window SensorOnce you have installed a Door’/Window Sensor in your house and it appears in youriControl Summary page, you only have to activate the sensor once to make it operational.To do so, open and close the door or window once to tell your iControl box whether it isinitially open or closed. You do not need to make any other configuration changes or takeany other set up actions.Check on your Door/Window SensorThe following describes how to see the status of your Door/Window Sensor.1 Navigate to the Summary page.2 Go to the Status window. In the image shown below, the Door/Window Sensor isnamed ‘office slider window front 1’ and its state is closed. This Door/WindowSensor recognizes that the office slider window is closed.
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 336 Using your Keychain Remote ControlThrough your iControl Keychain Remote Control, you can control selected functionality inyour iControl System. For example, you can click on the Light Button and turn on thelights as you approach your house. The Keychain Remote has a range of approximately100 feet (assuming a clear line-of-sight to your iControl box).How your Keychain Remote worksThe buttons on your Keychain Remote Control are pre-configured with the functionality asdescribed in the captions shown above.Tip: when pressing a button on the Keychain Remote Control, it is important to holdthe button down until the Keychain Remote LED (see above diagram) flashes green. Incontrast to a car remote control that activates immediately, the iControl KeychainRemote Control takes a few moments to communicate with your iControl box thegreen light flashes.Your iControl System page will show that you have a Keychain Remote Control as part ofyour system. iControl Networks, Inc. sets up your Keychain Remote as part of yourKeychain Remote LED
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 34system before it is shipped to you.You can purchase additional Keychain Remote Control devices as you may want a devicefor each member in the family. To do so, go to the www.icontrol.com website.Customizing your Keychain Remote ControlYou can customize the button preferences on your Keychain Remote. Button preferencesenable you to choose which actions your Keychain Remote Control buttons invoke. Youmay want to take a picture, turn on a light, or change the iControl box’s mode to sleepwhen you leave your location.Modifying the actions for your keychain remote control buttonsLet’s say we have a Keychain named ‘Keychain Remote’ and when Mom presses the Starbutton, we want the house camera to take a picture. Instead, she wants the Start button tochange the system mode to Sleep.1 From the Summary page.2 Click on the Automation tab. Scroll down to ‘Keychain Remote Star’. Go to the‘Sleep’ column.3 Click on the value in that column, in this example, ‘None’.4 Click on the drop down menu and choose ’Change Mode’.5 Select the Add button.6 Select the desired mode in the newly added line.7 Click the Save button.
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 35Tip: Your Keychain Remote works the same across all modes, Home, Sleep andAway.Customizing your Light ButtonYou can set the light brightness with your Light button (the button with the light bulb on it).So for example, when you press the Light button, not only will the lights in your housecontrolled by a Lamp Module turn on but they will turn on to pre-set brightness.Let’s add this functionality to ‘Mom Keychain’.1 Go to the Automation tab.2 At the Security Automation window, go to the column labeled ‘Sleep’ and the rowentitled, Mom Keychain Remote Lamp button on. Click on the word ‘none’.3 Choose Lamp 1 level from the drop down menu. Click Add.4 Click next to ‘Lamp 1’ level, the ‘on or off’ button. Choose a lighting level. Enter aphrase in the Description field that describes how you configured the button such as“Turn on house lights”.5 Click on the Save button to save your changes.Tip: You can set any button on a Keychain remote control to perform any availableaction (turn on lights for example). We have presented some of the alternatives for you inthis manual.
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 367 Using your Lamp ModuleSet the brightness levelYou can set the brightness of the lights that are controlled by a Lamp module. To do so,1 Go to the Summary page.2 Click on the QuikControl button on the blue menu bar.3 Click in the Brightness field to show a drop down menu. Choose a brightness levelsuch as 100%. This means the light will be as bright as it can be. Click on thebutton labeled ‘Set’.4 The change in brightness level will now be displayed in the Pending window andyour iControl System will update the lamp at the time shown in the Pending window.Tip: The Lamp Module can only control lights using 40w to 300w incandescent lightbulbs. It cannot control other types of bulbs such as florescent lights. Also, it is notrecommended for 3 way lights or lights controlled by 3 way wall switches.Control your Lamp ModuleThe Lamp Module can be turned on and off in one of three ways:1 Press the Light button on your Keychain Remote once to turn any light s controlledby the Lamp Module on or off. If the light is on, pressing the Light button twicequickly will turn it off. Likewise, if it is off, pressing the button once will turn it on.2 Using QuikControl. Go to your Summary page and click on the QuikControl button.One of the items in the drop down menu will be your Lamp Module. Select theLamp module to open its control dialog box. Select the brightness level you wantand click the Set button. In a few minutes, the iControl box will talk to the Lampmodule via iControl’s servers. Then the Lamp Module will turn on to the selectedbrightness level.3 If you have added turning lights on or off to an automation such as turning on thelights if a Motion Sensor recognizes a person entering the Sensor’s monitored area.To set up automation, go to Chapter 3 under Change or set automation.See the status of your Lamp Module1 Go to the Summary page. In the Status window, look for your Lamp module. Scrolldown if necessary to see it listed.2 The lamp’s brightness level will be displayed.
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 378 Using your Motion SensorSee the status of your Motion SensorTo see the status of your Motion Sensor,1 Go to the Summary page. In the Status window, look for the name you gave yourMotion Sensor. Scroll down if necessary to see it listed. A yellow triangle next tothe name of the Motion Sensor indicates that it has recognized a change such as aperson entering the room See Chapter 1 Getting Started for more information.Occupied and Empty statesThe term ‘Occupied’ means that the Motion Sensor has detected a person moving in thearea that it monitors over 40 pounds in weight. The term ‘Empty’ means that the MotionSensor has not detected a person moving into the area it monitors for several minutes.If a person enters a monitored area, the Motion Sensor immediately recognizes thechange and reports that the area is occupied through your iControl box which in turndisplays the information on your Summary page.If a person leaves the monitored area, the Motion Sensor ‘waits’ a few minutes beforereporting that the area is empty. This delay is to allow the Motion Sensor to confirm thatthe person has left the room. The yellow triangle status icon disappears when the statuschanges to ‘empty’.
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 389 Adding Additional DevicesThis chapter describes how to add additional devices to your iControl System. The basicsteps are shown below:1 Write down the serial number, sometimes identified as a DL or S/N number or IDnumber, of your device. Here are examples for the devices available in the StarterKit to help you confirm that you are recording the appropriate serial number:DeviceTotal count of numbers andletters in the serial numberSample serial or IDnumberIControl box12006035019f62Lamp module12120013752100Camera1200408c6675d2Motion Sensor62a34c1Door Window Sensor60d5aa8Keychain Remote6AA64DCThermostat5BD7DETip: Letters can be entered in upper or lower case.2 Navigate to the System page3 Select the Add Device heading
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 394 Choose the technology, then the type from the drop down menu. For this StarterKit, here is the list of devices and associated technologies:DeviceTechnologyTypeCamera - WiredIPCamera – Wired – Model Axis 205Camera – WirelessIPCamera – Wireless – Model Axis 206Door/WindowSensorGE SecurityDoor/Window Sensor – Micro - Model60-688-95Keychain RemoteGE SecurityKeychain Remote Control 4-Button -Model 60-659-95RLamp ModuleLonWorksPowerlineLamp Module – Model 6101-0000Motion SensorGE SecurityMotion Sensor Model 60- 807-95RThermostatGE SecurityThermostat – Model 60-909-955 You can give the device a name such as hallway light, back door light, officecamera, Dad’s keychain remote, or hallway watcher for a motion sensor.6 Enter the identifier in the ID field. Here is an example of adding a Door/WindowSensor7 Click on the Add button to add the device to your iControl System8 You will receive a confirmation in the Status screen that you have successfullyadded the device.9 You will be returned to the System page where you will see the new device.
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 40A yellow circle will be adjacent to the device name indicating that the system is stillinstalling that device. You can obtain additional information about any device byclicking on its name. If you click on the screen , you will see a similar table to thatshown below. Here is an example of a camera is being installed.Description of the colored iconsBesides the yellow circle, you will see other colored icons next to each device listed in onthe System page. Here is a definition of what each icon means.Colored iconStatusGreen circleDevice working and no changes recognizedYellowtriangleAny of these states: Device working and recognized achange; Device undergoing installation; Device statusunknown because the iControl box is disconnected.Red circleDevice off lineYellow circleiControl box installing a device. Only seen on when youclick on System and then on a device listed on that pagethat has a yellow circle.
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 41To Delete a deviceTo delete a device, follow these steps:1 Navigate to the System tab.2 Choose a device by clicking on the name of the device that you wish to delete.3 The following window will appear. Click on the delete button. If you successfullydelete the device, the message ‘Success, device will be removed from iControl box.’will appear in the window.
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 4210 Frequently Asked QuestionsCameraHow do I reset my camera?If for some reason you need to reset your camera, follow these steps:1 Disconnect the power cord from your camera2 Press and HOLD the control button (a little black pin) next to the network indicatoron the back of the camera. Reconnect the power cord while holding the black pindown3 When the Status light turns yellow (within 5 to 10 seconds), release the button4 When the Status light turns green, the camera is reset to the factory settings. Thestatus light may take up to 1 minute to turn green.What is the camera’s resolution?It has three different resolutions: 640x480, 320x240, 160x120. In Beta, all pictures aretaken at 640x480 and all video is presented at 320x240.What is the camera’s frame rate?Up to 30 frames per secondMy picture is fuzzy. What do I do?See Chapter 4 on how to install your camera for details on focusing your camera.Will port forwarding let viruses into my network?No.Will other people be able to see what my camera sees?No. They will not have the unique IP address, user ID, and password to access yourcamera.Why don’t I plug my iControl Camera into my iControl box?Your camera is an IP device and can talk to the iControl network over the Internet on itsown.Where are the pictures and video from the iControl Camera stored?The pictures are stored on the iControl network servers. The video is not stored but isdelivered directly from the camera to your iControl Summary page.Does iControl save my video?No.Can iControl spy via my camera?iControl has strict security and privacy policies to prevent the potential for spying via yourcamera.
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 43Will the Camera use an Ethernet port on my router?Yes. It will require a physical port on your router. If you have a four port router, it will useone of the four ports.Keychain Remote ControlWhat are the default buttons?Unlock Button: Change to Home modeLock Button: Change to Away modeLight Button: Press once to turn on all the lights controlled by a lamp module.Press again to turn them off.Star Button: Take a pictureMotion SensorHow do I test my motion sensor?1 Remove sensor from mounting plate, then reattach. You have 60 seconds2 Walk across room and wait for sensor light to turn on3 Stop, stand still and wait for sensor light to turn off.4 Repeat Steps 2 & 3 until entire area has been tested5 Leave the room for at least 60 seconds. After 60 seconds without motion, walk testmode time expires and the light on the sensor no longer activates when motion isdetected.Will the Motion Sensor sense my pets?No for pets less than 40 pounds. This also means that it will not sense children less than40 pounds.
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 4411 Terms and Conditions, Warranty Information, andMoreThis chapter is in developmentiControl Privacy policyThe written policy will be available when the product is shipping and will be provided in thissection as well as on the website where the customer can see access it during thepurchase process.FCC ComplianceNOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a ClassB digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed toprovide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if notinstalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interferenceto radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will notoccur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference toradio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off andon, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of thefollowing measures:• Reorient or locate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that towhich the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.Modifications made to the iControl Gateway, Keychain Remote, IP Camera, MotionSensor, Door Window Sensors and associated sensors unless expressly approved byiControl, could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canadatechnical specifications were met.
Version 2.2 March 2005 iControl Confidential page 45Appendix A Battery MaintenanceiControl boxNo battery maintenance is required as it does not contain a battery.iControl Wired CameraNo battery maintenance is required as it does not contain a battery.iControl Door/Window SensorThe Sensor (the larger module of the two—sensor and magnet) requires a 3 VDC batteryand is designed for long battery life. To change the battery, follow these steps:1 Remove the cover from the base plate by using a pen knife or similar tool to prythem apart.2 Slide out the battery and replace it with a new one.iControl Lamp ModuleNo battery maintenance is required as it does not contain a battery.iControl Motion SensorThe motion sensor uses 2 AA batteries and is designed for long battery life. To changethe battery, follow these steps:1 Open the Motion Sensor via the sensor body button and pull the sensor body awayfrom the mounting plate. Most of the motion sensor is now removed from themounting plate.2 Press the tabs at the top and bottom locations and pull the sensor face plate off ofthe sensor’s body.3 Replace the batteries.4 Replace the sensor body and face plate.5 Go to the System tab to see if it shows the device.iControl Keychain RemoteYour iControl Keychain Remote battery is designed to last several years. However if youneed to change the battery, follow these steps:1 Turn over your Keychain Remote. Remove the screw on the back and then the backcover.2 Insert a 12 volt alkaline battery. Match the ‘+’ and ‘-‘ markings on the inside of thebattery compartment to the battery.3 Reattach the cover.4 Test the Keychain Remote.Note: Please dispose of your battery in accordance to local regulations.

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