Terms Used In This Manual - Bosch Security System Owner's Manual

Terms Used in This Manual

Listed below are some of the terms you'll see throughout this manual. Each term is covered in
greater detail later in this manual and in the Security System User's Guide.
Account
One or more areas reporting under a particular account number.
Area
A group of detection devices connected to your security system.
Arm and Disarm
To switch your burglar detection devices "on" and "off." When the burglar detection device is
armed and is tripped, an alarm may be set off. When the burglar detection devices are disarmed,
the security system will not detect intruders. Your security system is always "on" to provide
24-hour fire detection and police alert (optional).
Authority Levels
Levels of access authority assigned to passcodes.
Command Center
Arming station used to operate your security system.
Command Center Scope
Determines which areas a particular command center can access.
Panel
The main control unit which is locked in a steel enclosure. It sends data to and receives inputs
from the command centers.
Relays
Optional dry contact outputs that respond to system events.
Skeds
Programmed functions your security system automatically performs.
User Passcodes
A three to six digit number entered at a command center to access the system.