114 Technical terminology and Glossary
Anti-intrusion control panels
A portable control device (card or keyfob) which allows the authorized user to access the system.
The key must be held in the vicinity of the reader in such a way to allow the system to read it and
permit access to authorized operations.
Each key is programmed with:
• A random code selected from over 4 billion possible combinations.
• A label (usually the name of the user).
• The partitions it controls (arms, disarms, etc.).
• A group of pre-set parameters which allow the key user to operate the system in accordance with
the authorized access level (for example, a key can be programmed to arm or disarm the system
only at certain times of the day).
KEY
This device allows users to access and control the system. Keypads can be connected to the
system via the I-BUS.
The keypad allows users to access and control the partitions which are common to both the code
and keypad in use. The user can arm/disarm partitions, view the status of the zones, stop visual
and audible signalling devices, etc.
KEYPAD
A generic magnetic-contact is a detector/sensor based on an magnet which, when placed near the
sensor, provokes the mechanical closure of an electrical contact.
MAGNETIC CONTACT
If you wish to carry out maintenance work on the control without generating false alarms (tamper
and intrusion), you must put the control panel in “Maintenance” mode. The control panel in must
also be in “Maintenance” mode during the keypad and reader addressing process. The other
functions of the control panel are still available (arm/disarm operations, events, calls, etc.).
MAINTENANCE
An output, that once activated, does not require an explicit command to deactivate it. This output
must be programmed with a timeout (Monostable time expressed in seconds or minutes). Once
activated, this output will remain active until the pre-set Monostable time expires.
Generally, monostable outputs are used to generate continuous signalling of the events they are
associated with. For example, if the “Alarm Partition 1” event is associated with a monostable
output with a 2 minute timeout, the output (sounder) will signal the event for 2 minutes then will
deactivate automatically.
MONOSTABLE OUTPUT
An advanced wireless-technology system in which the control panel and its devices are equipped
with a transceiver module. If a detector senses an alarm condition, it will generate a number of
event transmissions which under the right circumstances should reach the control panel.
ONE-WAY WIRELESS
SYSTEM
An electrical output point connected to a signaling or control device activated/deactivated by the
control panel in response to programmed events.
The terminal the device is connected to must be configured as an “output”.
The following types of outputs are used:
• Open-collector output - output that manages devices which require small amounts of current and
voltage that is different from that of the control panel
• Low power relay - switch with dry contacts for devices that require small amounts of low current and
voltage
• High power relay - switch with dry contacts for devices supplied by the primary power source
• Triac ON/OFF - AC electronic switch capable of activating/deactivating a device
• Triac dimmer - AC electronic switch which allows adjustment of the power supply to the device
• Analogue - output that allows adjustment of the power supplied to a device from 0 to 10V (industrial
standard 0 - 10V).
Outputs are usually connected to audible or visual signalling devices but can be used for other
purposes such as: switching on lights or opening doors/gates.
OUTPUT
This is the configuration of the activation mode of several outputs at the same time.
For each output, it is possible to set up the digital status (On - Off) or the analogue status (1 -
100 for dimmer type outputs and analogue expansion outputs).
The SmartLiving control panel provides 50 output scenarios, each with a maximum of 10 outputs.
OUTPUT SCENARIOS
Signaling that may be associated with a state of emergency perceived by the user and signaled to
the intrusion control panel by means of a button or the activation of a shortcut.
This type of signalling generates an event which activates the programmed outputs and calls. This
type of signalling does not activate the red LEDs on the keypads and readers nor is it visualized on
the keypad displays.
PANIC
A group of zones.
A partition identifies a group of zones that belong to a spatial or logical portion of the protected
premises. For example, a partition may comprise all the zones that protect the downstairs
partition of a house (spatial partition), or all the entrances of an office building (logical partition).
PARTITION
This refers to the status of a partition as requested by the user.
The user can carry out the following operations.
• Disarm - this operation disables the partition completely. In this way, none of the zones belonging
to the partition can generate alarms.
• Away mode - this operation enables the interior and perimeter zones of the partition. In this way,
all of the zones of the partition can generate alarms.
• Stay mode - this operation enables only the perimeter zones of the partition. In this way, only the
perimeter zones of the partition can generate alarms.
• Instant mode - this operation enables the partition perimeter zones only and annuls delays. In this
way, violation of the perimeter zones of the partition will generate instant alarms.
• Hold - this operation forces the partition to hold its current status.
PARTITION ARM/
DISARM OPERATIONS
A periodic inspection of the protected premises carried out by authorized security staff.
Patrol staff can disarm each partition for the pre-set time only (programmable separately for each
partition). The partitions concerned will rearm-as-before automatically when the pre-set time
expires. Persons involved in periodic security inspections require codes with the "Patrol" attribute.
If the system receives a partition disarm command (generated by a code or key) while the patrol
time is running, the “Patrol” function will be interrupted immediately. In this case, when the patrol
time expires the partition will not be re-armed automatically and therefore will be disarmed.
PATROL
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