DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME IS ONCE AGAIN UPON US.
But have no fear; Your Intrusion or Fire Alarm system will experience minimal impact due to the time change. The clock on the panel at your location will pick up the correct time when the panel sends a periodic test to the Central Monitoring Station, or when you arm or disarm after:
2:00 A.M. ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND, 2014
If you experience problems after the time change, call your central station.
Access systems
Most access control/card reader systems have the dates for Daylight Savings Time pre-programmed into the system. However, some systems require a manual change.
- If you have restricted access to your location by the time of day and if the corrections are not made before the start of that restricted access period, some access cards may not work at their designated times because of the one-hour time difference.
Depending on the type of system, it may be necessary to preform an update.
- If you have a dedicated phone line for your system, NO ACTION on your part is required. The update will automatically be downloaded on November 2nd, 2014 to update your account.
- If you do not have a dedicated phone line for your system and a test is needed to make changes to your account, you will be required to send a test from your account on November 2nd, 2014 after 2 a.m. to update your system.
- If you are unsure whether you have dedicated line or not, please call your central station to determine if you need to schedule a service call to make these changes.
If you have a Sonitrol system, please feel free to call our knowledgable representatives if you need assistance. 800.444.1191
