GE Security EST3 User Manual

Glossary
EST3 Installation and Service Manual Y.5
SDU EST3 System Definition Utility program. Software that lets
programmers configure and program an EST3 integrated
system.
sensitivity The relative percent obscuration of a detector
sequence A series of actions separated by time delays
service group A collection of devices that are configured for testing as a group
using the system test function
SIGA An abbreviation for Signature A
Signature data circuit The wiring which connects Signature Series devices to the fire
alarm panel
silenceable Notification appliance circuits that follow the action of the
panel’s alarm silence features. Silenceable NACs are used for
audible devices only.
SPM Strokes per minute
start action An action that is activated upon power-up of the panel and
remains active until manually reset
start sequence A sequence that is begun upon power-up of the panel
supervisory circuit An IDC input circuit used to monitor the status of critical fire
protection equipment, e.g. sprinkler valves
supervisory open (trouble) Condition generated when a supervisory zone is open, in
ground fault, or when a Signature Series device is not
responding to a poll
supervisory short Condition generated when a supervisory zone or device is
shorted.
System Definition Utility A Windows-based program used to enter and modify
information contained in the system
TAP protocol Telocator Alphanumeric Protocol. A communication protocol
that lets the EST3 system transmit text messages to suitably
equipped and supported alphanumeric pagers, via the
3-MODCOMP.
telco Telephone company
temporal pattern A universal 3-pulse evacuation signal meeting the requirements
of NFPA Standard 72, section A-2-4.10(a) and ULC 527
time control An input activated by the time of day or day of the month
verification alarm Upon receipt of an alarm by a smoke detector, verified
detectors attempt to automatically reset. Receipt of a second
alarm within the 60-second confirmation period after the
automatic detector reset period is indicative of a verified alarm.
waterflow device Devices or zones defined as waterflow devices are not
permitted to silence their notification appliances while the alarm
is active

GE Security EST3 Specifications

General

Brand	GE Security
Model	EST3
Category	Security Sensors
Language	English