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The Command Center
The Command Center is an illuminated digital arming station that is the
command center for your entire security system. The Command Center
does much more than just arm and disarm your security system; it can
initiate several system commands. A system status display panel keeps
you informed of security conditions, as well as storing alarm information
for future reference. It also indicates various security system conditions
such as your system's armed status, protective point status, power
supply status, and Command mode status. A built-in sounder alerts you
of several different conditions which may require action. The Command
Center also includes three function keys which can perform many system
commands with the touch of one key.
Security System Basics
What is a Point?
A "point" is a detection device, or group of devices connected to your
security system. Each area of your property is assigned to a specific point
with a number. A point can be a single door (like the entrance door) or an
area of your property (like the second floor). Each point is represented by
its point number on the Command Center display panel. There are two
basic types of points, controlled and 24-hour.
Controlled Points
Controlled points respond to alarm conditions depending upon whether
the system is turned on (armed) or turned off (disarmed). Controlled
points are programmed to respond instantly to alarm conditions or to
provide a delay for you to reach the command center and disarm the
system. There are two types of controlled points, perimeter and interior.
1. Perimeter Points: All exterior doors and windows of the building, form-
ing the outside "wall of protection" around your building.
2. Interior Points: All interior forms of burglary protection (carpet mats,
motion sensors, inside doors, etc.).
24-Hour Points
24-hour points are always on, even when the burglary system is disarmed
(turned off). There are two types of 24-hour points, fire points and non-fire
points.
1. Fire Points: Fire points exclusively monitor fire detection devices. They
are always armed and cannot be disarmed. Fire alarms have a unique
audible warning signal.
2. Non-Fire Points: Non-fire points are always armed and cannot be
disarmed.
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