Security System Glossary - Bosch Security System User Manual

Security System Glossary

A group of detection devices connected to your
Area
security system.
To turn your controlled points (burglar
Arm
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.
Your security company or security
Authority
representative assigns an authority level to your
Level
passcode. The authority level determines which
keypad functions you can execute.
Selectively remove points from the security
Bypass
system. You might bypass a point in order to
arm the perimeter with a window open.
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Security System | User's Guide | Appendix - Security System Glossary
A facility where trained personnel monitor
Central
your security system 24 hours a day. Your
Station
security system may be programmed to contact
the central station during alarm conditions,
enabling central station personnel to dispatch
the proper authorities.
A report your system can be programmed to
Closing
send to the central station indicating that an
Report
area has been armed. Opening and closing
reports are commonly used by commercial
accounts.
A list of functions programmed by your
Command
security company. They can perform most
Menu
keypad functions with only two or three
keystrokes.
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