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AlarmAlarm
AlarmAlarm
Alarm -The state of a security system when an armed
sensor has been activated.
AreaArea
AreaArea
Area -A group of sections that may be independantly
armed and disarmed. A security system may have
several areas.
Area OffArea Off
Area OffArea Off
Area Off -All sections that are programmed for that Area are
Disarmed, except sections programmed for 24 Hour
mode.
Area OnArea On
Area OnArea On
Area On -All sections that are programmed for that Area are
Armed except a section which is isolated.
ArmingArming
ArmingArming
Arming -To place a section or panel ready to accept an alarm.
Central StationCentral Station
Central StationCentral Station
Central Station -A place where alarms are received and appropriate
action taken in response to the alarm.
Door ContactDoor Contact
Door ContactDoor Contact
Door Contact -A sensor which detects the opening of a door.
Entry TimerEntry Timer
Entry TimerEntry Timer
Entry Timer -A timer that is used to delay the activation of an alarm
Exit TimerExit Timer
Exit TimerExit Timer
Exit Timer -A timer used to delay the arming of an Exit /Entry section.
IsolateIsolate
IsolateIsolate
Isolate -To inhibit or bypass one or more sections from arming.
PassivePassive
PassivePassive
Passive
InfraRedInfraRed
InfraRedInfraRed
InfraRed -A sensor which detects movement by sensing sudden
changes in Infra Red temperaturee.g. Body Heat
Plug PackPlug Pack
Plug PackPlug Pack
Plug Pack -A transformer which converts the 240 VAC Mains Power
to 16 VAC to run the Security System.
SealedSealed
SealedSealed
Sealed -When a section is Armed and has not been
activated.
Silent SectionSilent Section
Silent SectionSilent Section
Silent Section -A section may be programmed to be silent.
i.e. does not trigger the siren or strobe in alarm.
Siren TimerSiren Timer
Siren TimerSiren Timer
Siren Timer -A timer used to limit the running time of the siren.
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