Security System Glossary - Bosch Security System 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 keypad 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
can 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 is 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 keypad
functions with only two or three keystrokes.
Entry Delay - A programmed delay of system alarm response
allowing 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 might include reports to the central station.
Exit Delay - A programmed delay of system alarm response
allowing you to exit after arming an area. If you don't exit
before the delay time expires, entry delay begins. You must
disarm the system. If you don't disarm before the delay
time expires, the system begins an alarm response which
might include reports to the central station.
Faulted Point - A point that is not normal (a door or window
is open).