244  Advisor Advanced ATSx000A(-IP) Installation and Programming Manual 
The condition of an area where a change in the status of any zone (from 
normal to active) causes an alarm. An area or premise is only set when it is 
unoccupied. Some zones (like vaults) can remain armed continually. 
A timed set of actions with a weekly structure. 
A situation where a zone, a keypad, control panel, expander or associated 
wiring are tampered with, or accidentally damaged. The Advisor Advanced 
tamper facility activates a signal when tamper occurs. 
Tamper alarms from zones are called zone tampers. 
Triggers are system variables that can be used in condition filters to control 
outputs remotely. Each trigger has 7 independent flags that can be set or 
reset. The flags can be controlled by the various means, for example: 
schedule, SMS command, keyfob, PC software. 
The condition of an area when it is occupied and normal activity does not 
set off an alarm. 
A protocol providing means to view the status of an Advisor Advanced 
system or change parameters in the system either local or remote. 
Anybody making use of the Advisor Advanced system. Users are identified 
to the Advisor Advanced system by a unique number that is associated with 
the user’s PIN or card. 
User groups define the options and permissions available to users. 
A zone, which state depends on the state of a programmed output rather 
than on an electrical signal on an input. Virtual zones are used in advanced 
functionality programming. 
A test performed by a user or installer. To pass the test, the user or installer 
has to walk past detectors to activate these. The intention is to test the 
functionality of the security system. 
An expander that collects data from wireless sensors and fobs, and 
transfers it to the control panel. 
A wireless PIR detector with built-in digital camera, which can make photos 
and send them to the control panel when particular zones become active.  
Wireless PIR 
camera expander 
A wireless expander that collects data from wireless PIR cameras and 
transfers it to the control panel. 
An electrical signal from a security device (PIR detector, door contact) to the 
Advisor Advanced system. Each device is identified by a zone number and 
name. For example, 14 Reception Hold-up Button, 6 Fire Exit Door.