NAPCO GEM-RP8LCD, Operating Manual

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G L O S S AR Y
Following are brief descriptions of terms and features used herein that may be unfamiliar to you. Some of the features are
programmable options that may or may not apply to your particular system.
Abort Delay -
A delay period that
allows the control panel to be reset, thus
aborting a report to the central station.
Access Code -
A code used to
remotely unlock a door.
Ambush Code -
A special 4-digit
code entered when the user is forced to
disarm. System disarms but sends a
silent alarm to the central station with no
indication at the keypad.
Arming/Disarming -
Turning the
system on/off by entering your code at
the keypad, then pressing
U
.
Battery -
Backup power source in the
control-panel enclosure to provide
protection in the event of a power failure.
BYPASS Button -
Enables you to
manually remove one or more protective
zones from the system.
Central Station -
Monitors incoming
reports and emergency messages from a
digital communicator and notifies the
proper authorities.
Chime -
A keypad beep while
disarmed alerting that the programmed
zone has been opened.
Communicator
- Reports intrusions,
emergencies, openings, closings, etc.
directly to the central station over
telephone lines.
Control Panel
- The brain of the
system, it controls all system functions.
Directory
- A listing of the
programmed zone descriptions stored in
memory. With the RP8LCD, all zone de-
scriptions are stored in the keypad, not
the panel.
Easy Arming -
Quick arming by
pressing
P
or
Q
(optional).
Easy Exit -
A three minute window of
time allowing a user to exit the premises
while the system is armed.
Exit/Entry Delays -
Separate delays
that let you exit and enter your premises
without setting off an alarm when the
system is armed.
Instant Protection -
Arming without
entry delay by holding down STAY when
in Armed Stay mode and remaining on
the premises.
Keypad -
Puts control-panel functions
at your fingertips. It can be mounted
anywhere in your premises.
Panic Buttons -
Blue buttons on the
keypad (
G
and
7
,
8
or
9
). If enabled, pressing
G
together with
7
,
8
or
9
will
alert the central station of a fire, auxiliary,
or police emergency, respectively.
Pre-Alarm Warning. -
A keypad
sounder alert of an impending alarm.
This option is programmable by zone for
the same duration as that programmed
for Abort Delay (see Abort Delay).