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Glossary
Access control
The control of entry to, or exit from, a security area through doors.
Action Action is a user programmed function, which can be done
automatically according to the programmed schedule.
Action list Action lists are used to group configured actions. They can be done
automatically according to the programmed schedule.
Active See Normal / Active / Tamper / Inhibited / Isolated / Masked / Fault.
Alarm The state of a security system when a device connected to a zone is
activated and the condition of the area is such that activation should
be signalled. For example, a door lock is broken, causing a siren to
sound.
Alarm control The control over alarm functions.
Alarm reporting A procedure to transmit alarm events or other events to the central
station by means of a dialler and a set of rules called a protocol.
Anti-passback Anti-passback function enables users to transfer from one region to
another. Entering a region twice in succession is either not possible,
or will result in an event being logged and reported to the operator.
Area A section of premises that has specific security requirements. The
Advisor Advanced system allows any premises to be divided into
different areas having different security requirements. Each area has
its zones. Each area is identified by a number or a name. For
example, area 1, Workshop, etc.
Armed See Set.
Armed display Armed display activates on a keypad after particular idle time. In this
mode, the information displayed on LCD and LED is very limited for
security reasons. A user intervention is necessary for return to a
normal display mode.
Arming station (RAS) See Keypad.
Autoset An automatic setting of the premises started by a schedule. See
Schedule.
Burglar alarm An alarm triggered by a security device like a PIR or door contact,
indicating someone has entered without authorized access. May also
be referred to as an intrusion alarm.
Card A medium holding credentials by which a user can be identified in a
security system. A card is associated in the user configuration to a
user by which the access rights are defined. Also referred to as a
badge. Cards are used on readers or keypads with built-in readers.