Part I: Security System Basics
Points
4998122475C Security System User's Guide
Points
What is a Point?
A “point” is a detection device, or group of devices
connected to your security system. Points display
individually at the command center with custom text.
The text can describe a single door, motion sensor,
smoke detector, or an area such as UPSTAIRS or
GARAGE. 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
(armed) or turned off (disarmed). Controlled points are
programmed to respond instantly to alarm conditions
or to provide a delay for you to reach the command
center and disarm the system.
The type of alarm appears before the point text when
there is an alarm. There are two types of controlled
points: perimeter points and interior points.
Perimeter Points
These points usually include all exterior doors and
windows of the building.
Interior Points
These points usually include interior forms of burglary
detection devices, such as motion sensors, or inside
doors.
24-Hour Points
24-hour points are always on, even when the burglary
system is disarmed (turned off). There are two types of
24-hour points: fire points and non-fire points.
Fire Points
Fire points exclusively monitor fire detection devices.
They are always armed and cannot be disarmed. You
can clearly distinguish fire points from other non-fire
points at the command center.
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