22 ATS User’s Manual
GLOSSARY
Active zone (open) The device on the zone is activated, for example the door is opened.
Area The section of a premises with its own security requirements.
There can be several areas in a premises, such as the meeting room,
office, and store room.
Armed The security system is switched on.
Central station A security company that monitors whether an alarm has occurred.
It is located away from the premises/areas it monitors.
Control panel This is the “brain” of the system. It monitors all zones and determines
how they will respond.
Disarmed The security system is switched off. The tamper, duress, hold up, panic
and fire zones are still operational.
History A list of recent alarm events that are stored in memory.
It is displayed on the LCD display of the keypad.
Inhibit The zone is temporarily disconnected from part of the security system.
LCD The messages are displayed on the Liquid Crystal Display of the keypad con-
nected to the control panel.
LED A Light Emitting Diode is a light on the control panel that indicates a
condition, such as normal status or an alarm.
It is green (normal), orange (fault), or red (armed/alarm) depending
on the condition.
Normal zone (closed) The device on the zone is not activated, for example the door is closed.
PIN code The Personnel Identification Number that lets you arm and disarm the
system as well as giving access to other functions (if allowed).
It is a 4 to 10 digit number used to enter the security system via
the keypad before most functions can be carried out.
Each user has a unique PIN code.
PIR device Passive infra red motion detection unit.
Tamper A tamper is a safeguard against the zones or control panel being
interfered with or broken, such as a cable being cut. When such a
situation is detected, an alarm is activated.
Zone A zone is connected to devices, such as a magnetic contact or PIR device,
that can generate an alarm. Each zone has its own number and associated
name, such as: 6 Entrance.
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