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Glossary
AC INDICATOR:
Small green power on-off light between the center buttons on the
keypad. When lit, the system is running on primary power; when not
lit, the system is running off the backup battery.
ALARM:
Sound from keypad or other horn/siren indicates a burglar alarm, fire
alarm, or other condition you should be alerted to.
ARMED/DISARMED:
These terms refer to the burglary portion of your security system.
There are several levels of operation that allow you to protect part of
your premises while you remain inside. Fire sensors and other
emergency and environmental features are always active and ready
(armed); they are not affected in any way by arming or disarming the
burglary portion of your security system. See ARMED-INSTANT,
ARMED-STAY, and STAY.
ARMED INDICATOR:
Red light in the upper portion of the keypad labeled "Armed." When
lit, some part of the burglar alarm system is armed; when not lit, the
burglary portion of the system is disarmed.
ARM-STAY:
A system setting that turns on the perimeter protection of the
building but allows movement throughout the interior.
AWAY:
A system setting that protects the premises while it is unoccupied. All
burglary sensors are active.
BURGLARY/FIRE:
The two major functions of a security system. Fire protection is
always armed and cannot be disarmed. The burglary sensors protect
against unauthorized entry into your premises. The burglary
protection can be armed and disarmed and programmed for special
levels of access and notification.
BYPASS FEATURE:
The Bypass feature allows you to exclude a selected zone or zones
from the burglar alarm protection.
BYPASS BUTTON:
A button on the keypad used to activate the Bypass feature.