Interlogix Alliance system User Manual page 75

Term Definition
Normal/Active/
Describes the condition of a zone input.
Tamper/Bypassed
Normal:The zone input is NOT activated (e.g. Emergency Exit Door closed).
Active:The zone input is activated (e.g. Emergency Exit Door open).
Tamper:The zone input is open or short-circuited. Someone may have tried to tamper the security
device.
Bypassed:The zone input has been excluded from functioning as part of the system and does not
indicate normal or active status.
On-line/off-line Operational/non-operational. A device may be off-line due to a malfunction in the device itself or it
may be disconnected from the control panel.
Output controller A PCB module that connects to the control panel or a data-gathering panel (DGP) to provide relay
or open collector outputs. When programming, 1 output controller equals 8 outputs.
PIN code A 4 to 10-digit number given to, or selected by, a user. It is necessary to enter a PIN code on an
Alliance keypad as a prerequisite to perform most functions. In programming, the PIN code is
associated with a user number, which identifies the PIN code holder to the system.
PIR detector (Passive Infrared) A security device used to detect intruders in a certain part of an area or
premise based on infrared detection.
Poll An inquiry message continually sent by the control panel to data gathering panels (DGP) and
remote arming stations (RAS). Polling allows the remote unit to transfer data to the control panel.
RAS (Remote Arming Station) A RAS is the user's control panel for security functions for areas or for
access points (doors). The RAS can be a console (LCD keypad, reader) or any other device that
can be used to perform security function, such as arm/disarm, open doors, etc.
Reader A device used for access control that can read cards to allow access. Depending on the needs
and the type of cards, the reader can be a magnetic swipe reader or a proximity reader.
RTE zone (Request-to-Exit) A zone input that is programmed to activate a door event flag (e.g. a button
provided inside a door to allow users to exit without using the door reader).
Shunt A procedure that automatically stops a zone input from generating an alarm when it is activated
(e.g. shunts stop a door from generating an alarm when opened for a short time).
Tamper Tampers are situations where a zone input, arming station, control panel, DGP, or associated wiring
are tampered with, or accidentally damaged. The tamper feature activates a signal when tampers occur.
Time zone A program setting, which identifies specific time periods on specific days. Time zones are
allocated to functions to control the activity of that function by time and day and are primary
used to restrict access (e.g. automatically arm or disarm areas or open doors).
Up/Download A protocol providing means to view the status of a system or change parameters in the system.
User Anybody making use of the system. Users are identified to the system with a unique number that
is associated with the user's PIN code.
Zone input An electrical signal from a security device (PIR detector, door contact) to the system. Each device
is identified with a zone input number and name (e.g. 14 Reception Hold-up Button, 6 Emergency
Exit Door).
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