Abort Delay: An option that allows a delay in reporting to the central station.
Authority Level: The level of access an individual has when using an alarm panel.
Central Station: Location where alarm data is sent during an alarm report.
Chime Feature: An option that allows the keypad to sound a ding-dong whenever an entry/exit door is opened.
Codes: Can be either User Codes (relating to a person) or Function Codes (a toggle switch to turn specific functions on/off).
NOTE: A system may have either four (4) digit codes or six (6) digit codes, but not a mixture of the two.
Duress Code: An option that allows a special code to be sent to the central station that indicates the alarm system is being operated under duress.
Forced Arming: An option that allows the system to be turned on (ARMED) with one or more zones open. A system that is ready to be “force armed” will flash the ready light.
NOTE: Those zones that are not ready will not create an alarm.
Function Code: A Function Code is either a four (4) or six (6) digit code that has been programmed by the installer to operate a device.
Group Bypass: An option that allows the user to bypass multiple zones with a single operation.
Instant/Delay: An option that allows an instant alarm condition for Entry/Exit doors, or grants a delay to allow someone to enter/exit the building without an alarm or before entering a user code to disarm.
Master Code: A master arm/disarm code that can program other user codes.
Partitioned System: A system divided into multiple areas in which its own user or users control each area.
Perimeter: The outer edge of the protected area.
Quick Arm: An option that allows you to turn on (ARM) the security system by pressing either the [STAY] or [EXIT] key on the keypad control (for ARMING only) as programmed by the installing company.
User Code: A four (4) or six (6) digit entry used to arm or disarm the system.