User’s manual
Technical terminology and Glossary
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The shortcuts allow quick access to User Menu options which normally require several step-
by-step operations.
SHORTCUTS
The “supervision time” is the interval during which the wireless-system devices (in general
wireless detectors in permanent placements) must signal to the control panel that they are
operating in the network. If a wireless device fails to signal before the “supervision time”
expires, it will be classified as “Lost” and the control panel will trigger a “peripheral-loss”
fault event.
SUPERVISION
Detection of a serious condition that jeopardizes the operating capacity of the device
concerned and thus puts the system at risk.
Tamper conditions are detected by tamper switches connected to the system zones,
keypads, readers, expansions and control panel. Generally, these events are triggered by
system violation such as unauthorized opening of a keypad cover.
TAMPER
These are calls sent to programmed contact numbers when specific events start and end
(restoral).
TELEPHONE ACTIONS
This is a service provided by the installer company. The installer company requires your
collaboration and authorization before opening a teleservice session and working on the
system via telephone line.
TELESERVICE
A zone with this attribute cannot generate alarms (activate audible and visual signalling
devices). However, any alarm events that occur will be saved to the events memory.
Event memory
If zones are not operating properly, the “Test” option will allow the installer to check them
without the risk of generating false alarms
TEST ZONE
A logical entity for automatic time-management of programmed peripherals or elements.
Ability control panels provide 2 timers.
TIMER
Transceiver-equipped devices
In two-way wireless systems, all the devices are equipped with transceivers. In one-way
wireless systems, the main unit is equipped with a receiver module whereas the peripheral
devices are equipped with transmitters.
TRANSCEIVER
Each code is programmed with:
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a 4, 5 or 6 digit PIN which allows access the system
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a label which identifies the user (usually the user's name)
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the group of partitions it controls (arms, disarms, etc.)
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a group of pre-set parameters which allow the operator to work on the system in
accordance with its authorized access level (for example, a code can be enabled to
consult the events log but not to change the date and time).
USER CODE
List of functions available to the user after valid code entry at a keypad.
USER MENU
This device allows the control panel to send report calls to Alarm Receiving centres (ARC).
Ability control panels provide a built-in digital dialer which supports all the most widely
used protocols.
VOICE DIALER
An intrusion control system whose devices (detectors, keypads, keyfobs) communicate
with the control panel over radio waves.
Usually, only the control panel of wireless-systems is mains powered (220Va.c.) while, the
wireless devices are battery powered. The battery life is of utmost importance in the
design layout and operational capacity of these systems.
WIRELESS
An electrical input point used for the management/supervision of signals coming from an
intrusion detection device.
ZONE
A bypassed zone (disabled zone) cannot generate alarms. Activation/Deactivation of zones
can be carried out manually by users or, under certain circumstances, automatically by the
control panel.
ZONE BYPASS/UNBYPASS
