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Glossary
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personality code
A number code used to set the configuration and operation of a GSA
module. The personality code is either factory installed or must be
downloaded into GSA modules for proper operation.
POTS
Plain Old Telephone Service. Standard telephone service employing
analog signal transmission over copper loops.
power
-limited Wiring and equipment that conforms with and is installed to the National
Electrical Code, Article 760, power-limited provisions.
proprietary system
A system that operates according to the provisions of NFPA 72.
pseudo point
An input or output point that is not a physical device. For example, ground
fault and communication fault notifications.
reset
An active condition or command used to force an output to its OFF
condition. An output’s OFF state may be in the restored condition (normal
condition, not under the influence of a response) or the reset condition. An
output reset state contains a priority level.
response
A list of outputs or functions that occur because of an input change of
state.
restore
Refers to a condition of an input, where the input is not active. It also refers
to the condition of an output where the output is not in its set or reset
condition and does not have a priority value associated with it.
riser
An electrical path that contains power or a signal that is used by multiple
outputs, zones, or circuits.
RS
-232
A serial communications format normally used for serial peripheral devices
from a computer. RS-232 cables have a maximum length of 50 ft (15.2M).
RS
-485 A serial differential communications format used to communicate between
the panel and remote annunciators.
SMTP
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. The Internet standard for email
transmission.
VM
-CU VM-1 Configuration Utility. Software that lets programmers configure and
program a VM-1 control panel.
sensitivity
The relative percent obscuration of a detector.
sequence
A series of actions separated by time delays.
service group
A collection of devices defined in the VM-CU
that are configured for testing
as a group using the system test function.
signaling line circuit
The wiring that connects devices to the fire alarm control panel.
supervisory circuit
An IDC input circuit used to monitor the status of critical fire protection
equipment.
supervisory open (trouble)
A condition generated when a supervisory zone is open or in ground fault,
or when a device is not responding to a poll.
System definition utility
See VM-CU.
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 detect
or reset period is indicative of
a verified alarm.