GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Chime: | Zone attribute which gives an audible indication of the activation of a detector |
| or contact. |
Duress: | Applicable when a remote signalling device is fitted. A Duress code entered at |
| the keypad will unset the system but transmit a Duress code to the Alarm |
| Receiving Centre. |
EntryTime: | The preset time allowed for users to reach the keypad and unset the system. |
ExitTime: | The preset time allowed for users to leave the building after the setting routine |
| has been initiated. |
ExitTerminator: | A switch or |
| system. |
EventLog: | The control panel memory which stores, in sequence, a record of the system |
| events. |
FinalExit: | The last door closed or detector operated by the user on exit. |
LCD | Liquid Crystal Display. |
An alarm circuit which cannot be omitted (bypassed) by the user. | |
NumericKeypad: | The unit comprising the LCD display and buttons that is the interface between |
| users and the system. |
Omit: | Setting the system with alarm zones excluded from the system. Only zones |
| programmed as “omittable” by the engineer can be omitted. |
PA | Panic Alarm: an emergency button or switch used to set off the alarm; results |
| in instantaneous transmission of a silent alarm signal using the remote signal- |
| ling device. |
Part Set: | To set only a section of the full system. |
Programme: | To alter the system functions or parameters. |
Set: | To arm the system. |
Unset: | To disarm the system. |
UserCode: | A four digit code that identifies users to the system. |
Walk Test: | A routine test of the alarm detectors. |
Security Circuit: | An alarm circuit which has been programmed to be armed continuously |
| whether the system is set or not. |
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