DeWalt DS100 Glossary of Terms, Account Number, AC power, Base Unit/Console, Device, Disarm

Glossary of Terms

Account Number	A unique number that will reference the unit number. This number
	should be provided to customer service when making changes to
	monitoring.
AC power	Alternating Current power from electrical outlet.
Arm	To turn on security protection.
Base Unit/Console	The central piece of the system which contains the programming
	software, keypad, siren, strobe and other hardware.
Device	Any wireless apparatus such as a sensor or the Key Chain Remote.
Disarm	To turn off security protection.
Entry Delay	The amount of time to enter the secured area when the system has
	been armed.
Event	Any occurrence that indicates a change in the system. This could
	include a master user log in, triggered motion detector or program-
	ming change.
Exit Delay	The amount of time to exit the secured area after system has been
	armed.
Fault	An indication when there has been a change in a sensor due to a
	number of things including, but not limited to, low battery, tamper,
	and a sensor out of range.
Force Armed	Armed over a fault. A fault has not been cleared before arming the
	system.
Fully Supervised	Devices automatically transmit check-insignal to the Base Unit
	on a regular basis to test the system for low battery, tamper, and
	inactive status.
Hibernation	When the Base Unit battery is below the preset limits and no AC
	power is provided. As soon as the power supply cord is connected
	to an active wall outlet, hibernation ends.
Key Chain Remote	Device used to arm and disarm the system.
Master Code	A four digit code used to arm, disarm and make programming
	changes.
MIN Number	Mobile Identification Number; this number is the mobile phone
	number of the equipment. This number should be provided to the
	monitoring service when making changes to monitoring
PIR	Passive Infrared Motion Detector; highly sensitive to moving heat
	(Infrared) sources.
Sensor	An accessory purchased separately that communicates with the
	Base Unit to indicate that there has been a status change
Siren	A device providing a noise to notify user and intruder of an alarm
Standby State	A sleep mode for the Base Unit that will preserve battery life when
	off for a long period of time.

Strobe	A device providing a light to notify user and intruder of an alarm.
System	The Base Unit, all devices and the monitoring service.
Tamper	An indication that the cover of a device has been removed or some-
	one has altered the physical state of a device.
Unsecured	A device has been tripped. This could be an opened door, motion
	detected, or an opened cable lock. This signifies the site is no
	longer protected. This may indicate an intruder and will send an
	alarm when in the armed state.
User Code	A four digit code used to arm and disarm the system only, user not
	capable of making programming changes.

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