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System Glossary
Area - A group of detection devices connected to your alarm
system.
Monitoring Facility - A facility where trained personnel
monitor your system 24 hours a day. Your system may be
programmed to contact this facility during alarm
conditions, enabling personnel to dispatch the proper
authorities.
Menu - A list of functions programmed by your servicing
company.
Faulted Point - A device is activated, or the wiring associated
with a device is not working properly.
Idle Text - The system displays idle text at command centers
when it is not performing a user requested function. Idle
text shows the status of the system.
Point - A detection device, or group of devices connected to
your system. Points display individually at the command
center with custom text. The text can describe a single
smoke detector, or an area such as UPSTAIRS or
GARAGE.
Relay - Your system may have relays programmed to provide
control of devices such as premises lighting or entry
gates. Your servicing company programs relays for
automatic control and/or control from your command
center.
Trouble - A service condition that needs to be corrected, such
as a broken wire.
