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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Abort Delay:
An option that allows a delay in reporting to the central
station.
Authority Level:
The level of access an individual has when using an alarm
panel.
Central Station:
Location where alarm data is sent during an alarm report.
Chime Feature:
An option that allows the keypad to sound a ding-dong
whenever an entry/exit door is opened.
Codes:
Can be either User Codes (relating to a person) or Function
Codes (a toggle switch to turn specific functions on/off).
NOTE: A system may have either four (4) digit codes or
six (6) digit codes, but not a mixture of the two.
Duress Code:
An option that allows a special code to be sent to the central
station that indicates the alarm system is being operated
under duress.
Forced Arming:
An option that allows the system to be turned on (ARMED)
with one or more zones open. A system that is ready to be
“force armed” will flash the
ready light. NOTE: Those
zones that are not ready will not create an alarm.
Function Code:
A Function Code is either a four (4) or six (6) digit code that
has been programmed by the installer to operate a device.
Group Bypass:
An option that allows the user to bypass multiple zones with
a single operation.
Instant/Delay:
An option that allows an instant alarm condition for
Entry/Exit doors, or grants a delay to allow someone to
enter/exit the building without an alarm or before entering
a user code to disarm.
Master Code:
A master arm/disarm code that can program other user
codes.
Partitioned System: A system divided into multiple areas in which its own user
or users control each area.
Perimeter:
The outer edge of the protected area.
Quick Arm:
An option that allows you to turn on (ARM) the security
system by pressing either the [STAY] or [EXIT] key on the
keypad control (for ARMING only) as programmed by the
installing company.
User Code:
A four (4) or six (6) digit entry used to arm or disarm the
system.
