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Technical terminology and Glossary
Detection of a serious condition that jeopardizes the operating capacity of the device concerned
and thus puts the system at risk.
Tamper conditions are detected by tamper switches connected to the system zones, keypads,
readers, expansions and control panel. Generally, these events are triggered by system violation
such as unauthorized opening of a keypad cover.
TAMPER
These are calls sent to programmed contact numbers when specific events start and end
(restoral).
TELEPHONE ACTIONS
This is a service provided by the installer company with the user's collaboration. The installer
connects to the control panel over-the-phone or via a GPRS or Internet connection and, in this
way, can check and/or change the control panel programming data.
TELESERVICE
A screw terminal for the connection of zones (detection devices) and/or outputs (command/
signaling devices).
The terminals (with some exceptions) of the control panel, keypads and expansion boards can
be configured as:
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Input zone
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Double zone (ZONE DOUBLING)
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Output
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Supervised output
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Unused terminal
TERMINAL
A zone with this attribute cannot generate alarms (activate audible and visual signaling
devices). However, any alarm events that occur will be saved to the events memory.
The installer usually assigns the “test” attribute when the system is undergoing tests, in order
to avoid false alarms. In this way, the installer can see if a zone is operating properly by simply
referring to the events log.
TEST ZONE
A logical entity for automatic time-management of programmed peripherals or elements.
SmartLiving control panels provide 10 timers.
Each timer can be programmed to manage:
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An activation time (ON Time) and a deactivation time (OFF Time) on preset days of the week and
specific dates.
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5 timer-slot exceptions. Each "exception" refers to a specific interval of one or more days, which
can be programmed with an ON and OFF Time.
The timers can be used for different purposes:
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If a timer is associated with a partition, the system will arm and disarm the partition automatically
in accordance with the On/Off settings of the timer.
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If a timer is associated with a code, the latter will be allowed to access the system only when the
timer is On.
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If a timer is associated with a key, the latter will be allowed to access the system only when the
timer is On.
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If the “Timer xxx” event is assigned to an output, the latter will activate/deactivate the connected
device in accordance with the On/Off settings of the timer.
No matter how they are employed, the timers must always be enabled by the user.
TIMER
Transceiver-equipped devices
In two-way wireless systems, all the devices are equipped with transceivers. In one-way
wireless systems, the main unit is equipped with a receiver module whereas the peripheral
devices are equipped with transmitters.
TRANSCEIVER
A wireless-technology system in which the control panel and its devices are equipped with a
transmitter module and a receiver module.
These systems are more reliable than one-way wireless systems as each device transmission is
validated by a reverse transmission.
TWO-WAY WIRELESS
SYSTEM
A zone with this attribute cannot be bypassed, manually (by the user) or automatically (by the
control panel).
This attribute is usually assigned to high-security zones.
UNBYPASSABLE ZONE
If a terminal is configured as an "unused" terminal, it will not be included in the terminal
configuration (total sum of control panel terminals).
This ensures that any "Unused" terminals on the expansion boards and keypads are still
available for use.
UNUSED TERMINAL
Each code is programmed with:
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A 4, 5 or 6 digit PIN which allows access the system.
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A label which identifies the user (usually the user's name).
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The group of partitions it controls (arms, disarms, etc.).
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A group of pre-set parameters which allow the operator to work on the system in accordance with
its authorized access level (for example, a code can be enabled to consult the events log but not to
change the date and time).
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A hierarchical level, that may allow the user to change to parameters of codes on a lower level in
the system hierarchy.
- User (the lowest level)
- Manager
- Master
USER CODE
List of functions available to the user after entry of a valid code at the keypad.
USER MENU
This is a delayed entry and exit zone and does not generate alarms when violation occurs during
the running entry/exit time, however, the violation will be signaled on the keypad.
VIEWABLE DELAYED
ZONE
This device allows the control panel to send voice calls to programmed contact numbers.
In SmartLiving control panels the voice dialer function is provided by the SmartLogos30M board
(accessory item).
VOICE DIALER