Glossary

Armed

A condition in which a system can be placed. When a system is armed, a tripped sensor will cause the panel to activate an alarm.

Card Reader

A device that reads a credential. The reader verifies the credential and grants access if authorized.

Credential

A device (access card, prox key, key fob) that allows for arming, disarming, and door access.

Disarmed

An unarmed condition in which a tripped zone will not activate an alarm.

False Alarm

An alarm signal initiated without the presence of an emergency and canceled by someone with an authorized user code. A false alarm report is sent to the emergency monitoring station.

Force Arm

An action that allows your system to arm, ignoring all faulted zones. If a faulted zone restores to normal condition, it will cause the system to report an alarm if tripped.

Hardwired Systems

All devices, sensors, and detectors in your system are connected with wire.

Monitoring Station

A remote monitoring location that receives alarms from alarmed systems. Your monitoring station informs the authorities of the emergency.

Outputs

Outputs are devices that react to a device or sensor’s state.

Restored

A zone returns to its normal state.

System

A compilation of devices such as a panel, keypad, sensors, etc. that make an integrated security system.

Tripped

A device that faults during an armed state, causing an alarm.