M1 Cross Platform Controllers - User Guide
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Glossary
Area (Partition):
A room or section of a building having at least one Keypad
and one or more zones components. Components assigned to one
area are separated and independently controllable from components
assigned to other areas. For example: Only area 1 keypads can disarm
or arm area 1 zones.
Automation Functions:
A keypad menu which allows the user to control
lights, relays, tasks, etc. with the touch of a button.
Bypass:
A process which allows a zone to be temporarily excluded from
being monitored or detected by the control.
Central Monitoring Station:
Location where alarm reports are transmitted.
Chime:
An audible alert used to indicate when a zone is violated. The alert
can be a tone, voice, or both. Zones are selectable.
Duress Code:
A special user code that can be used to disarm the system
while silently reporting an alarm signal to the Central Monitoring Station.
Event Log:
A record of recent activity by the system. Arms, disarms,
alarms, access, troubles, etc. can be viewed with the date and time the
occurred.
User Code:
A four or six digit number that is sometimes required to identify
and authorize a person (User) to operate the system.
Zone:
Generally consists of a single element such as a door, window,
motion detector, etc. of the system, making it possible to isolate a
trouble or alarm condition for reporting and troubleshooting purposes.
