LED Keypad
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Abort Delay
An option that allows a delay in reporting to the central
station.
Authority Level
The level of access an individual has when using an alarm
panel.
Central Station
The location where alarm data is sent during an alarm report
.
Chime Feature
An option that allows the keypad to sound a ding-dong
whenever an entry/exit door is opened.
Codes
Can be either User Codes (relating to a person) or Function
Codes (a toggle switch to turn specific functions on/off).
NOTE: A system may have either 4-digit codes or 6-digit
codes, but not a mixture of the two.
Duress Code
An option that allows a special code to be sent to the central
station that indicates the alarm system is being operated
under duress.
Forced Arming
An option that allows the system to be turned on (ARMED)
with one or more zones open. A system that is ready to be
“force armed” will flash the
ready light
. (Note: Those zones
that are not ready will not create an alarm.)
Function Code
A Function Code is either a four- (4) or six- (6) digit code that
has been programmed by the installer to operate a device.
Group Bypass
An option that allows the user to bypass multiple zones with a
single operation.
Instant/Delay
An option that allows an instant alarm condition for Entry/Exit
doors, or grants a delay to allow someone to enter/exit the
building without an alarm, or before entering a user code to
disarm.
Master Code
A master arm/disarm code that can program other user
codes.
Partitioned
System
A system divided into multiple areas in which its own user or
users control each area.
Perimeter
The outer edge of the protected area.
Quick Arm
An option that allows you to turn on (arm) the security system
by double pressing either the [AWAY], [STAY] or [NIGHT] key
on the keypad control (for ARMING only) as programmed by
the installing company.
User Code
A four- (4) or six- (6) digit entry code used to arm or disarm
the system.