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  1. NetworX – Glossary of Terms
  2. Abort Delay
  3. Authority Level
  4. Central Station
  5. Chime Feature
  6. Codes
  7. Duress Code
  8. Forced Arming
  9. Group Bypass
  10. Master Code
  11. Partitioned System
  12. Perimeter
  13. Quick Arm
  14. User Code

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 99 four (4) digit codes or 66 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.