Interlogix ATSx500A Series Installation And Programming Manual page 344

Glossary
Central station
Condition filter
Control panel
Cursor
Detector test
DGP
Dialler
Disarmed
Door contact
Door control
Door controller
Door group
Dual
Duress
Engineer
Expander
Fire alarm
Fob
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A company that monitors whether an alarm has occurred in a security
system. The central station is located away from the premises/area it
monitors.
A set of rules that is created by logic inputs and logic equations.
Used to control outputs and user groups.
An electronic device that is used to gather all data from zones on the
premises. Depending on programming and status of areas, it
generates alarm signals. If required, alarms and other events can be
reported to the central station.
A flashing underline character on the liquid crystal display (LCD) that
indicates where the next character entered on the keypad will
appear.
Alarm system function for detectors with a dedicated test input. After
the detector test input is activated, the panel checks if proper alarm
signal is provided by the detector to the system. This functionality
allows testing detectors that are difficult to access.
Data gathering panel. See Expander.
An electronic device that allows the Advisor Advanced system to
transmit alarms and other events to a central station. Can also be
used to perform up/download.
See Unset.
A magnetic contact used to detect if a door or window is opened.
The control of doors. Part of access control features.
A four-door expander is an access control panel, which extends the
ATS system with advanced access control functions.
Door groups specify when access to a specific door is granted. Door
groups are assigned to users. Each Door group may have a different
time period (schedule) when access to the door may be granted.
Dual detector. A security device used to detect intruders in a certain
part of an area or premises. The technique used is based on two
techniques like PIR and RADAR or PIR and Ultrasonic.
A situation where a user is being forced to breach the system
security (for example, forced at gunpoint to open the door). The
Advisor Advanced duress facility allows a signal to be activated (for
example, notification to a central station) by the user. This is done by
entering a duress digit in conjunction with a PIN.
Personnel from an installer that is able to install and service the
control panel.
A device that collects data from other security devices within an area,
and transfers it to the Advisor Advanced control panel.
An alarm triggered by fire or smoke detectors indicating a fire.
A personal wireless device, which is used to perform programmed
functions, for example, set or unset premises, open doors.
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