Operating instructions

1.1 Terms Used
Certain terms used to describe features and Operation of the system may be unfamiliar. The
principal ones are as follows:
DAY MODE The 'normal' state of the alarm system whilst the premises are
occupied, and the alarm switched 'OFF.' 'Personal Attack' facilities
remain functional, and the system will continue to monitor itself
for evidence of tampering. Also known as 'UNSET' or 'OPEN'
SWITCH ON The action of activating, or 'SETTING' the alarm system, whether
by use of the keypad or keyswitch.
SET The condition of the alarm system when armed, after the switching
on process has been completed - ie after the completion of the exit
time. Also known as 'CLOSED.'
AREA SET The condition of the alarm system when a pre-programmed portion
of the system is not armed - for example when setting the system at
night whilst still in the premises.
EXIT TIME The time delay permitted after switching the system on and before
it becomes armed - during which you must leave the premises, and
close the final exit door.
ENTRY TIME The time delay permitted by the system after entering by the
authorised route, and during which the system must be switched
off, or an alarm will sound.
ENTRY-EXIT
ROUTE
The portion of the alarm system linked to the Exit and Entry
timers, through which exit and entry must be made.
WALK THROUGH
DETECTOR
Part of the Entry Exit route which, in certain operating modes, will
trigger an immediate, rather than delayed, alarm if triggered
without first triggering the initial entry detector.
ZONE or CIRCUIT A division of the system which is separately identified in the
indications at the control.
ZONE or
CIRCUIT FAULT
Condition of one of the zones when one (or more) detectors are not
clear, thus preventing the system from being 'set' - eg an open
door.
ZONE OMISSION The facility to disable an individual zone (or zones) whilst setting
the system
SYSTEM FAULT An incorrect electrical condition which may impair the correct
operation of the system - refer to these instructions for action
required.
TAMPER FAULT A fault existing in the wiring, or securing of the housing of part of
the system, preventing normal operation.
PERSONAL
ATTACK (PA)
or DURESS
An alarm generated deliberately, to summon assistance if being
attacked, operative whether system is switched on or not. If the
system is connected to an Alarm Receiving Centre, this alarm may
be silent.
REMOTE
SIGNALLING
The facility (if fitted) for the system to automatically communicate
by telephone line with a remote Alarm Receiving Centre to initiate
a call to the police.
2000 Series Alarm System Operating Instructions
December 2000 Page 3