Security System Glossary - Radionics Security System 8112 User Manual

Security System Glossary

Area - A group of detection devices connected to your
security system.
Arm - To turn your controlled points (burglar
detection devices) on. When an area is armed and
a controlled point trips, an alarm occurs or entry
delay begins. When an area is disarmed, faulting
controlled points does not generate alarms.
Authority Level - Your security company or security
representative assigns an authority level to your
passcode. The authority level determines what
command center functions you can execute.
Bypass - Selectively remove points from the security
system. You might bypass a point in order to arm
the perimeter with a window open.
Central Station - A facility where trained personnel
monitor your security system 24 hours a day.
Your security system may be programmed to
contact the central station during alarm
conditions, enabling central station personnel to
dispatch the proper authorities.
Closing Report - A report your system can be
programmed to send to the central station
indicating that an area has been armed. Opening
and closing reports are commonly used by
commercial accounts.
Command Menu - A list of functions programmed by
your security company. They can perform most
command center functions with only two or three
keystrokes.
Entry Delay - A programmed delay of system alarm
response which allows you to enter an armed area
through the correct point and disarm the area. If
you don't disarm before the delay time expires,
the system begins an alarm response which may
include reports to the central station.
Exit Delay - A programmed delay of system alarm
response which allows you to exit after arming an
area. If you don't exit before the delay time
expires, entry delay begins. You must disarm the