Security System Basics; What Is A Point; What Is A Faulted Point; Are All Points The Same - Bosch D621 User Manual

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Security System Basics

What is a Point?

A Point is a detection device or group of devices connected to your security system.
Points are identified by the area they monitor, such as a front door, bedroom
window, or hallway.

What is a Faulted Point?

When a point (such as a door or window) is closed, it is said to be normal. When
the door or window is open, the point is said to be faulted or not normal. When
you turn your system on, you will usually want all of the points in your system to
be normal. However, you can turn your system on with faulted points by using the
Bypass Points command.
If a point indicator on the Command Center is on, the point is said to be faulted.
When the faulted point has returned to normal, the point indicator on the
Command Center turns off.

Are All Points the Same?

Not all points are the same. In fact, 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 or off. They are programmed to either respond instantly to
alarm conditions or to provide a delay for you to reach the Command Center and
turn the system off. Various controlled points may be located throughout your
house.
When you turn your system on, you have the option of turning on all controlled
points (All On), or just some of the controlled points (Part On). See All On and
Part On for more information.

24-Hour Points

24-Hour Points are always on, even when the system is turned off. There are two
types of 24-Hour Points: Fire and Non-Fire. See Reset the System for more
information.
• Fire Points: Only monitor fire detection devices, such as smoke
detectors. They are always on and cannot be turned off.
• Non-Fire Points: Always on and cannot be turned off.
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