3. Operation of the Control Panel
Security Alarm Mode of Operation
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Interpreting Security Type Codes
The Type Code that displays in the security alarm message indicates the type of security alarm being
generated by the monitor module that initiates the alarm. For example, a monitor module with a Type
Code of
AREA
MONITOR
indicates an intruder in a protected premises area. The table below lists the
Type Codes that can appear in a security alarm message.
Table 5 Security Type Codes
Monitor Modules
Type Code
Latching
(Y/N)
Purpose
What it does
AREA MONITOR
Y
Monitors area surveillance equipment, such
as motion detectors
Lights SECURITY LED, activates CBE
SECURITY
Y
Monitors security switches for tampering
Lights SECURITY LED, activates CBE
SYS MONITOR
Y
Monitors critical equipment for security
Lights SECURITY LED, activates CBE
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