Glossary - NAPCO Gemini GEM-X255 Operating Manual

Following are brief descriptions of terms and features used herein that may be unfamiliar to you. Some of the features are
programmable options that may or may not apply to your particular system.
Abort Delay - A delay period that
allows the control panel to be reset,
thus aborting a report to a central
station.
Access Code - A code (up to 6
digits) used to remotely unlock a door.
Ambush Code - A 2-digit code
entered just prior to the User Code
when forced to disarm. Sends a silent
alarm to the central station with no
indication at the keypad.
Area - Some systems may be
divided, or partitioned, into smaller
independent subsystems, which are
referred to as Areas. Each Area may
be controlled by its own keypad or by
a keypad of a different Area through
Managers Mode..
Arming/Disarming - Turning the
system on/off by entering your code at
the keypad, then pressing
Battery - Backup power source in
the control-panel enclosure to
provide protection in the event of a
power failure.
BYPASS Button - Enables you to
manually remove one or more
protective zones from the system.
Central Station - Monitors
incoming reports and emergency
messages from a digital
communicator and notifies the
proper authorities.
Chime - A keypad beep while
disarmed alerting that the
programmed zone has been
opened.
Closing Window - (Optional.) A
time interval within which closing
(arming) is permitted without
reporting to the central station.
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Communicator - Reports
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intrusions, emergencies, openings,
G L O S S A R Y
closings, etc. directly to the central
station over telephone lines.
Control Panel - The brain of the
system, it controls all system
functions.
Directory - A listing of the
programmed zone descriptions stored
in memory.
Easy Arming - Quick arming by
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pressing (optional).
Exit/Entry Delays - Separate delays
that let you exit and enter your
premises without setting off an alarm
when the system is armed.
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