Chapter 3: System functions
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control panel, perform user options, view alarms, etc.) or any other device that
can be used to perform security function, such as set/unset, open doors, etc.
Keypads and readers can be also referred as remote arming stations (RASes).
Keypads are configured in “2.2.1 Keypad devices” on page 143 in Chapter 5
“Menu reference”.
Expanders
Expanders are devices that expand number of inputs or outputs in the Advisor
Advanced system. There are two kinds of expanders:
• Internal expanders: Expansion boards that are installed inside the control
panel housing.
• External expanders: Bus devices that collect data from other security devices
within an area, and transfer it to the Advisor Advanced control panel. They
are also referred as expanders or data gathering panels (DGP).
Expander installation and wiring is described in Chapter 2 “Installation” on page
7.
Expander options are set in “2.2.2 Expander devices” on page 150 in Chapter 5
“Menu reference”.