Operation Manual

GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Abort Delay An option that allows a delay in reporting to the central station.
Authority Level The level of access an individual has when using an alarm panel.
Central Station The location where alarm data is sent during an alarm report.
Chime Feature An option that allows the keypad to sound a ding-dong
whenever an entry/exit door is opened.
Codes Can be either User Codes (relating to a person) or Function Codes
(a toggle switch to turn specific functions on/off). NOTE: A
system may have either four-digit codes or six-digit codes, but
not a mixture of the two.
Duress Code An option that allows a special code to be sent to the central
station that indicates the alarm system is being operated under
duress.
Forced Arming An option that allows the system to be turned on (ARMED) with
one or more zones open. A system that is ready to be “force
armed” will flash the ready icon. (Note: Those zones that are not
ready will not create an alarm.)
Function Code A Function Code is either a four (4) or six (6) digit code that has
been programmed by the installer to operate a device.
Group Bypass An option that allows the user to bypass multiple zones with a
single operation.
Instant/Delay An option that allows an instant alarm condition for Entry/Exit
doors, or grants a delay to allow someone to enter/exit the
building without an alarm, or before entering a user code to
disarm.
Master Code A master arm/disarm code that can program other user codes.
Partitioned System A system divided into multiple areas in which its own user or
users control each area.
Perimeter The outer edge of the protected area.
Quick Arm An option that allows you to turn on (ARM) the security system by
pressing either the [STAY] or [EXIT] key on the keypad control (for
ARMING only) as programmed by the installing company.
User Code A four (4) or six (6) digit entry code used to arm or disarm the
system.
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