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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Abort Delay: An option that allows a delay in reporting to the central station.
There is a communicator delay of 30 seconds. It can be removed, or increased
up to 45 seconds at the option of the end user by consulting with the installer.
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: Can be either User Codes (relating to a person) or Function Codes (a
toggle switch to turn specific functions on/off). NOTE: A system may have either
99 four (4) digit codes or 66 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. Any
arming or disarming operation performed using the Duress PIN (in lieu of the
User PIN) will operate normally, without additional audible or visual indicators.
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: A Function Code is 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 the [STAY] or [EXIT] key 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.
