GE Security EST3 User Manual

Glossary
EST3 Installation and Service Manual Y.3
group A collection of Signature devices that is treated as a single
entity for programming purposes. Groups can have messages
and responses over and above the messages and responses of
the individual group members.
group domain Features that operate in a specific group of network cabinets
IDC Initiating device circuit. An input circuit connected directly to any
manual or automatic initiating device, whose normal operation
results in an alarm or supervisory signal indication at the control
panel. The electrical integrity of the circuit is monitored by the
fire alarm system.
input A signal generated by a field device and sent to the control
panel for evaluation and responses as determined by the
system database. Inputs to the system are detectors, modules,
and switches.
KDC Keypad Display Configuration program. Software that lets end
users create and maintain a security database. The program
communicates with the system via 3-MODCOM.
KPDISP Keypad Display
label A unique identifier for an object
listing A printed version of all system configuration data contained in
the panel
local domain Features which operate only within the local cabinet
local system A system which operates according to the provisions of NFPA
72, Chapter 3
logic functions AND and OR statements
M device or zone A monitor device or zone
march time A 50% duty cycle, 120 beats per minute signal pattern
matrix A correlation sheet that indicates the relationship between the
activation of an input and the effect it will have upon all system
outputs
modem Short for modulator/demodulator. A communications device that
enables a computer to transmit information over a standard
telephone line. Sophisticated modems are also capable of such
functions as automatic dialing, answering, and redialing in
addition to transmitting and receiving. The 3-MODCOM
includes a modem.
NAC Notification appliance circuit. A circuit connected directly to
notification appliances. The electrical integrity of the circuit is
monitored by the fire alarm system.
nonsilenceable A notification appliance circuit that remains active after
initiating, independent of the panel’s alarm silence features.
Nonsilenceable NACs are typically used for visual devices.
object Inputs, outputs, and controls which are used as the basis for
creating system rules

GE Security EST3 Specifications

General

Brand	GE Security
Model	EST3
Category	Security Sensors
Language	English