Glossary - Kidde VM-1 User Manual

Glossary

Term
activate
alarm
AHJ
Alphanumeric LCD
card
device
disable
enable
group
input
Normal state
Off-normal state
output
VM-1 User Guide
Definition
To turn on or energize. Pertains to outputs (including logical
outputs).
The state of a fire alarm initiating device that has detected a
smoke or fire condition. The state of a security device that has
been triggered.
Authority having jurisdiction.
Backlit liquid crystal display, 240 × 320 pixels, 24 lines of
40 characters. The LCD provides supplemental information
relevant to the current condition of the control panel.
Modules that connect to the electronics chassis and control-
display modules.
Modules, circuits, buttons, or LEDs that exist on the electronics
chassis and all addressable devices connected by field wiring.
Prevents an input, output, or system feature from functioning.
Permits an input, output, or system feature to function.
A collection of Signature devices that is treated as a single
entity for programming purposes. Groups can have messages
and responses over and above the messages and responses of
the individual group members.
A signal generated by a field device and sent to the control
panel for evaluation and responses as determined by the
system database. Inputs to the system are detectors, modules,
and switches.
The system is in a quiet state. The LCD screen shows no event
messages.
The system enters the fire alarm, trouble, disabled, or test state.
The LCD screen shows event messages and system LEDs
indicate off-normal statuses.
A signal generated by the system, based upon responses
defined in the system database, and sent to external field
devices. Outputs are LEDs, and modules.
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