
19 Intruder alarm functionality
The SPC system can accommodate 3 distinct modes of intruder alarm operation, Financial, Commercial
or Domestic mode, all of which support multiple areas.
Each area in turn can support 4 different alarm modes. Commercial and Financial mode present more
programmable alarm types than Domestic mode. The default zone name and type settings for each mode
is listed in
Domestic, Commercial and Financial mode default settings
19.1 Financial mode operation
Financial mode is suitable banking and financial businesses that have special secure areas such as vaults
and ATMs.
Each area defined on the system supports the alarm modes listed below.
Alarm Mode Description
UNSET
Area is disarmed, only alarm zones classified as 24Hour will activate the alarm.
PARTSET A
This mode provides perimeter protection to a building while allowing free movement through the exit
and access areas.
Zones that have been classified as EXCLUDE A remain unprotected in this mode. By default there is
no exit time (the system instantly sets on selection of this mode). An exit timer can be applied to this
mode by enabling the Partset A Timed variable.
PARTSET B
This setting mode applies protection to all zones except those that have been classified as
EXCLUDE B.
By default there is no exit time (the system instantly sets on selection of this mode). An exit timer can
be applied to this mode by enabling the Partset B Timed variable.
FULL SET
Area is fully armed; opening of entry/exit zones starts the entry timer. If the alarm is not unset before
entry timer expires, the alarm is activated.
19.2 Commercial mode operation
Commercial mode is suitable for business installations with multiple areas and a large number of alarm
zones. Each area defined on the system supports the alarm modes listed below.
Alarm
Mode
Description
UNSET
Area is disarmed, only alarm zones classified as 24Hour will activate the alarm.
PARTSET
A
This mode provides perimeter protection to a building while allowing free movement through the exit
and access areas.
Zones that have been classified as EXCLUDE A remain unprotected in this mode. By default there is
no exit time (the system instantly sets on selection of this mode). An exit timer can be applied to this
mode by enabling the Partset A Timed variable.
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