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Access Codes
An access code is a sequence of numbers that is required to arm or disarm the security system, and to
access advanced security system functions like bypassing zones. If desired, a unique access code can be
created for each person who will use the security system, so that history and alerts will indicate which
access code was used to arm or disarm the system.
Access Code Types
The security system supports several different types of access codes. Each type offers a specific level of
access and capabilities. These are the most common types:
Master Code:
The main access code for your security system. In addition to being able to perform
basic functions like arming and disarming the site, the master access code is required for more
advanced functions like adding, editing, or deleting other access codes, and changing certain sys-
tem settings.
Standard Codes:
Access codes for additional users. These codes arm and disarm the security
panel, but they cannot perform more advanced functions like adding, editing, or deleting access
codes. Generally, you give these codes to family members and service workers. Each access code
can be assigned a unique name, so that history will show which access code was used for arming
or disarming.
Your security system may also support special types of standard codes. For example, an Arm Only
Code, if available, can only be used to arm the system, but not to disarm it. A Babysitter Code, if
available, cannot be used to disarm the system unless it was also used to arm the system.
Duress Code:
A special access code to be used in emergency/duress situations only. When used,
in addition to performing the requested function on the security system, a special type of silent
alarm is also generated. For example, if an intruder surprises you when you are arriving home and
forces you to enter the home and disarm the security system, you can enter the duress code
instead of your usual access code to disarm the security system and send a silent alarm to the cen-
tral monitoring station that indicates that you are under duress. To the intruder, it looks like you
are entering the normal code to disarm the system, but the central monitoring station will notify
the authorities that you are under duress, and they will respond as a robbery in progress. The
duress alarm allows you to obey your captor while still sending for help.
In more advanced security systems, you may also encounter other access code types, such as Supervisor
Codes or Partition Master Codes. These are associated with the advanced functions of the security system,
such as multiple partition support. Consult the user guide for your security system for further details about
when and how to use these types of access codes.
