GE NetworX NX-1192E, User Manual

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I. 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:
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: 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 (4) digit codes or six (6) 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 light. NOTE: Those zones that are
not ready will not create an alarm.
Function Code: 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 STAY or EXIT on the keypad control (for
ARMING only) as programmed by the installing company.
User Code: A four (4) or six (6) digit entry used to arm or disarm the system.