EDM Solution 4+4, Installation Manual

Page: 149 / 174

Glossary Of Terms
Term Description
Alarm Condition
Is when your alarm system is armed and one of the detection devices are violated. A 24 hour zone
(eg. Smoke detector) may trigger when your system is armed or disarmed.
Answering Machine
Bypass
Answering machine bypass has been incorporated so that it is possible to make a connection with
the control panel for remote arming or remote programming operations when there is an answering
machine or facsimile machine on the same telephone line.
Armed
(System ON)
When the system is in a state ready to accept alarms.
AWAY or #
This is the button on your codepad used to execute any given command.
AWAY Mode
Is the mode used to arm your system when you leave your premises.
Codepad
The codepad allows you to perform all functions such as arming, disarming and programming of
your alarm system.
Day Alarm
Day alarm allows a combination of zones to be monitored while the system is in the disarmed
state.
Detectors
Are devices connected to your alarm system used to cause an alarm condition. Some common
forms of detection devices are; passive infrared, smoke, photo electric beams, reed switches and
vibration sensors.
Dialler
Is a device that is used for communicating to a monitoring station, mobile phone or pocket pager
etc.
Disarmed
Is when your system is in a state that will not accept alarms except for 24 hour zones.
Dynamic Battery
Testing
Is a feature used to monitor and test the condition of your backup battery.
EDMSAT
(Satellite Siren)
Is a self contained siren unit complete with flashing blue strobe light and a backup battery. It
offers a higher level of security for your alarm system.
Entry Time or
Entry Delay
Is the time allowed after entering your premises, to disarm your system before an alarm occurs.
Entry Warning
Is the beeping from your codepad during entry time to remind you to disarm your system.
Exit Time or
Exit Delay
Is the amount of time you have to leave your premises after you have armed your system.
External Equipment
Is any device connected to your system such as detectors, codepads and sirens.
Forced Arming
Is a situation where your alarm system is permitted to be armed when one or more zones are
unsealed.
Terminals and Descriptions 149
Electronics Design and Manufacturing Pty Limited ISSUE123.DOC