User Manual Glossary G-
Keypad
A Keypad is used to reset zone equipment once an alarm has been
addressed (Keypad Reset) or to escort Tags through a monitored zone
without triggering alarms (Keypad Escort). The Keypad is also capable of
providing visual indicators for Tag detection, alarms, and escort time.
Keypad Reset
A feature of the Keypad that is used to reset zone equipment after an alarm
has been addressed.
Test Tag
A red Test Tag designed to verify proper zone coverage (without causing
alarms) during installation, adjustment, or testing of a monitored zone.
Local Alarm
A single-tone sounder mounted at a monitored zone to attract attention
during alarms.
Loiter Alarm
An alarm condition that occurs when a Tag lingers in the Tx Activation
Field for longer than the preset time.
LT
“Long Term”, a Tag classification
Magnetic Lock
A device using a magnetic coil and plate to lock a door when a Tag is
detected in the monitored door zone.
Magnetic Switch
A device that monitors a door’s position (open or closed). A Magnetic
Switch is used on a door when alarm activation is not desired unless the
door is opened when a Tag in the monitored door zone.
Masking
In PIR applications, limiting the infrared beam by placing stripes of tape
over the lens. In Software applications, during text insertion into a field,
characters are replaced with symbols (usually asterisks “*”) for privacy.
Master Code
User Code Number 1 for the Keypad, used for Keypad programming
purposes only.
Monitored Zone
Any door, hallway, stairwell, elevator, or other passageway that has a
Controller, Tx antenna, and Zone Receiver associated to it.
Multiplexer
A device that relays event information from the Controller to SAPs, GDPs
and/or the Accutech Software.
Nuisance Alarms
Undesired alarm activation stemming from such things as the mishandling
of Tags, improper storage of Tags, slow patient transferring, and/or Loiter
alarm time being too brief (passersby causing alarms).
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