Glossary Of Terms - Interlogix NX1248 Instruction Manual

Abort Delay: An option that allows a delay in reporting to the central
station.
Authority Level:
The level of access an individual has when using an alarm
panel.
Central Station:
Location where alarm data is sent during an alarm report.
Chime Feature:
An option that allows the keypad to sound a ding-dong
whenever an entry/exit door is opened.
Codes: 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 4-digit codes
or 6-digit codes, but not a mixture of the two.
Duress Code:
An option that allows a special code to be sent to the
central station indicating the alarm system is being
operated under duress.
Forced Arming: 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 entire message, "System Not
Ready, For Help press "
NOTE: Those zones that are not ready will not create
an alarm.
Function Code: A Function Code is either a 4-digit or 6-digit code
programmed by the installer to operate a device.
Group Bypass: An option that allows the user to bypass multiple zones
with a single operation.
Instant/Delay: 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.
Master Code: A master arm/disarm code that can program other user
codes.
Partitioned System: A system divided into multiple areas in which its own user
or users control each area.
Perimeter: The outer edge of the protected area.
LCD Keypad

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

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