Note: Not all features are applicable to all
systems.
Abort Delay. A delay period that allows the
control panel to be reset, thereby aborting a
report to a central station.
Ambush Code. A 2-digit code entered when
forced to disarm. Sends a silent alarm to the
central station.
Arm. To turn the system on by entering a
User Code at the keypad.
Arm/Disarm Code. A personalized code for
arming and disarming the system. It may con-
tain up to four digits.
Battery. Backup power source in the control-
panel enclosure to provide protection for at
least four hours in the event of a power failure.
Bypass Button (Key [S] on keypad). Allows
you to manually remove one or more protec-
tive zones from the system.
Central Station. Monitors incoming reports
and emergency messages from a digital com-
municator and notifies the proper authorities
(optional).
Chime. A keypad beep while disarmed alert-
ing that the programmed zone (Entry Zone, in
the MA854) has been opened. Chime Zones
may have been programmed to display when
activated (option in MA1008 and MA1010).
Also see Never-Arm Zone.
Closing. A report sent to the central station
when the premises is closed (system armed)
(optional).
Communicator. Reports intrusions and
emergencies directly to the central station
over telephone lines.
Control Panel. The brain of the system, it
controls all system functions.
Disarm. To turn the system off by entering
a User Code at the keypad.
Exit/Entry Delay. A programmed time that
lets you exit and enter your premises without
setting off an alarm after the system is armed.
Instant Protection. Arming without entry de-
lay while on the premises using Key [4].
Keypad. Puts control-panel functions at
your fingertips. It can be mounted anywhere
in your premises.
Opening. A report sent to the central station
when the premises is opened (system dis-
armed) (optional).
Panic Buttons (optional). Keys [*] and [# ]
on the keypad, pressed at the same time to
alert the central station of an emergency.
Report. A transmission to a central station
specifying a change in the status of the sys-
tem (alarm, trouble, low battery, etc.) (op-
tional).
Ringback. A beep after arming verifying
central-station receipt of report.
Service Code. (MA1008 and MA1010 only):
A restricted Arm/Disarm Code intended for
temporary use.
Sounder. A local warning device at the key-
pad to alert that (a) entry delay has started;
(b) an attempt was made to arm with a zone
in trouble; (c) Chime Zone or Day Zone acti-
vated; (d) a fire alarm or fire trouble condition
exists; or (e) the central station has acknow-
ledged arming (optional).
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