Glossary Of Terms - GE NetworX NX-148E User Manual

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

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Abort Delay:
Authority Level:
Central Station:
Chime Feature:
Codes:
Duress Code:
Forced Arming:
Function Code:
Group Bypass:
Instant/Delay:
Master Code:
Partitioned System:
Perimeter:
Quick Arm:
User Code:
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An option that allows a delay in reporting to the central
station.
The level of access an individual has when using an alarm
panel.
Location where alarm data is sent during an alarm report.
An option that allows the keypad to sound a ding-dong
whenever an entry/exit door is opened.
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 four (4) digit codes or six
(6) digit codes, but not a mixture of the two.
An option that allows a special code to be sent to the central
station that indicates the alarm system is being operated
under duress.
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.
A Function Code is either a four (4) or six (6) digit code that has
been programmed by the installer to operate a device.
An option that allows the user to bypass multiple zones with a
single operation.
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.
A master arm/disarm code that can program other user
codes.
A system divided into multiple areas in which its own user or
users control each area.
The outer edge of the protected area.
An option that allows you to turn on (ARM) the security
system by pressing either the [STAY] or [EXIT] key on the
keypad control (for ARMING only) as programmed by the
installing company.
A four (4) or six (6) digit entry used to arm or disarm the
system.
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