Security System Basics
What is a Point?
A “point” is a detection device, or group of devices connected to your security system. Points display individually at the command center with custom text. The text can describe a single door, motion sensor, smoke detector, or an area such as UPSTAIRS or GARAGE. There are two basic types of points, controlled and
Controlled Points
Controlled points respond to alarm conditions depending upon whether the system is turned on (armed) or turned off (disarmed). Controlled points are programmed to respond instantly to alarm conditions or to provide a delay for you to reach the command center and disarm the system. The words A1 # ALARMS appear before the point text when there is an alarm. There are two types of controlled points, perimeter points and interior points.
Perimeter Points
These points usually include all exterior doors and windows of the building.
Interior Points
These points usually include interior forms of burglary detection devices, such as carpet mats, motion sensors, or inside doors, for example.
