GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Abort Delay An option that allows a delay in reporting to the central station.
Authority Level The level of access an individual has when using an alarm panel.
Central Station The location where alarm data is sent during an alarm report.
Chime Feature An option that allows the keypad to sound a ding-dong whenever an entry/exit
door is opened.
Codes Can be either User Codes (relating to a person) or Function Codes (a toggle switch to
turn specific functions on/off). NOTE: A system may have either four-digit codes or
six-digit codes, but not a mixture of the two.
Duress Code An option that allows a special code to be sent to the central station that indicates
the alarm system is being operated under duress.
Forced Arming An option that allows the system to be turned on (ARMED) with one or more zones
open. A system that is ready to be “force armed” will flash the ready icon. (Note:
Those zones that are not ready will not create an alarm.)
Function Code A Function Code is either a four (4) or six (6) digit code that has been programmed
by the installer to operate a device.
Group Bypass An option that allows the user to bypass multiple zones with a single operation.
Instant/Delay An option that allows an instant alarm condition for Entry/Exit doors, or grants a
delay to allow someone to enter/exit the building without an alarm, or before
entering a user code to disarm.
Master Code A master arm/disarm code that can program other user codes.
Partitioned System A system divided into multiple areas in which its own user or users control each
area.
Perimeter The outer edge of the protected area.
Quick Arm An option that allows you to turn on (ARM) the security system by pressing either
the [STAY] or [EXIT] key on the keypad control (for ARMING only) as programmed by
the installing company.
User Code A four (4) or six (6) digit entry code used to arm or disarm the system.
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