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APPENDIX C
Glossary
Access code:
This is a code (between 4 and 8 digits) which must be entered at the
keypad before you are allowed to perform any actions.
Alarm condition:
An alarm condition is generated when the system is set and
movement within the building is detected. Depending on how the
system is configured, an alarm condition can result in a signal being
sent to your ARC. The bell(s), strobe and internal sounders may
activate.
ARC:
Alarm Receiving Centre. If your alarm system is connected to an
ARC, they will be aware of each time the alarm is triggered and can
process this information to key holders or to the police. They will also
inform your Alarm Company that your alarm has been activated.
Bell:
When an alarm condition is generated, it is common to ring sounders
outside the building. These can be bells or electronic sirens, but are
referred to in this document as bells.
Customer reset:
If your system is configured for customer reset, you will be able to
clear down any alarm conditions. After an alarm, the system must be
reset before it can be set again (also see engineer reset).
Engineer reset:
If your system is configured for engineer reset, you will not be able to
clear down some alarm conditions. You will have to contact your
Alarm Company each time an alarm is generated. After an alarm, the
system must be reset before it can be set again (also see customer
reset).
Entry mode:
When the system is set, opening the relevant door will start the entry
mode. You will then be given enough time to walk to the keypad and
enter your user code to unset the system without generating an alarm.
It is very important, however, that you go straight to the keypad and do
not wander through the building else the alarm will be triggered.
Entry route:
The normal route for entering a building when un-setting the system.
Exit mode:
When unset, entering your user code followed by the command to set
will start the exit mode. This will give you enough time to walk through
the relevant door and lock it behind you before the system sets.
Exit route:
The normal route for leaving the building when setting the system.
This may be (but doesn’t have to be) the same as the entry route.
Groups:
When your Alarm Company installed the system, they may have
configured each of the detectors and doors into groups. Using these
groups will allow you to set parts of the system (e.g. Group 1 could be
the ground floor, Group 2 the first floor and Group 3 an annexe).
Key-holder:
A nominated person who has a key to the protected building as well
as a user code. The key-holder will be the person who responds to
any alarm conditions in conjunction with the police.
User code:
This is the code (usually 4 digits) which must be entered at the keypad
before you are allowed to perform any actions.
