Radionics D2112 - Security System Glossary

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Security System Glossary
All On - To turn on all of the points in the system.
Burglary Alarm Tone - A constant warble tone.
Bypass - To selectively remove points from the security system
temporarily.
Central Station - A facility where trained personnel monitor your
security system 24 hours a day. Your security system may be
programmed to contact the central station during alarm condi-
tions, enabling central station personnel to dispatch the proper
authorities.
Entry Delay - A programmed delay of the system alarm response
which allows you to enter the building (through the entry door)
to turn your system off. If you dont turn the system off before
the delay time expires, the system begins an alarm response which
may include reports to the central station.
Error Tone - The same warble tone as the Trouble Tone, but it is
not repeated.
Exit Delay - A programmed delay of system alarm response which
allows you to exit after turning the system on. If you dont exit
before the delay time expires, entry delay begins. You must turn
the system off. If you dont turn the system off before the delay
time expires, the system begins an alarm response which may
include reports to the central station.
Faulted Point - A point that is not normal (a door or window is
open).
Fire Alarm Tone - A warble tone that is on for one second, then
briefly off (repeatedly).
Flashing Light - A rapidly blinking light.
No Delay - Turning the system on without entry or exit delay.
Part On - To turn on part of the points in the system.
Point - A detection device, or group of devices connected to your
security system. Points display individually at the keypad on lights
1 to 8.