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Glossary
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Holiday A specified date (or range of dates) during which typical users
are denied access during times that they would normally be
permitted access.
Holiday type Functionality to enable access to be granted to certain users
during one holiday type, but not necessarily to another holiday
type. Each holiday must have at least one type assigned.
In reader A reader (RAS) that provides entry to a region through a door.
The in reader is accompanied by an out reader that provides
exit from the region through the door.
Note: This functionality requires the use of an Intelligent Access
Controller.
In reader region When a valid card or PIN is entered at the door’s in reader, the
number of the region that the user is entering into is recorded
against the user code.
Note: This functionality requires the use of an Intelligent Access
Controller.
Input Also called zone input. An electrical signal from a security
device (input device) to the intrusion detection system. Each
input device is identified by a system name (for example
“INPUT1”), and optionally by a custom name (for example
“Reception Holdup Button”).
Input tamper The Challenger system is typically configured to monitor the
state of its zone input circuits (4-state monitoring). Input tamper
alarms are generated when the circuit indicates an open-circuit
or a short-circuit condition.
Input test Input test is a defined interval during which a selected input can
be tested (toggled from sealed to unsealed and then back to
sealed) to verify that the panel correctly identifies the states.
Input type The input type determines exactly how an input will function
when its area is armed or disa
rmed. Most input types require an
area, but some input types that affect the status of areas need
alarm groups.
Installer A person who installs and services security equipment.
Intelligent Access Controller Four-door or Four-lift DGPs.
Intrusion detection Electrical detection devices (called inputs) are connected to the
Challenger panel or a DGP. Based on the type of device and
whether the device’s location (called area) is armed or
disarmed, the device triggers an alarm when something
activates i
t. For example, the device might be a reed switch that
detects a door being opened when the area is armed. An alarm
typically triggers a siren and flashing light to operate, and sends
a message to a remote monitoring company.
Isolate The device is inhibited from reporting alarms
. It is excluded from
functioning as part of the system.
Key switch A device using a key-operated switch to arm or disarm areas.
Keypad An arming station with buttons to input data.
Keypad duress When enabled, a duress code (user’s alarm code + 1) can be
entered on a keypad to activate a duress alarm. Keypad duress
is enabled or disabled in Alarm Groups.
LAN The system’s two RS-485 data busses (LAN1 and LAN2).