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Glossary ( to give you a quick view of many of Infinities features )
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24hr Zone
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A sensor which is always active regardless of whether
the system is armed or disarmed.
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Armed
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The state during which the security system is
activated. In most cases, when the system is armed, triggering a sensor
generates an alarm.
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Arming Keys
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The three keys on the front panel or keypad that
activate one of the system’s arming options.
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Bypassed Zone
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A sensor which is ignored by the system. No alarm is
generated from
a bypassed zone even if triggered when the system is armed.
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Cancel Key
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A key on the wireless keypad that causes the system to
disregard any partially entered code or command that may have mistakenly
been entered.
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Cellular Communication
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Monitoring and control via a cellular network.
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Code
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see User Code
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Controlled Code
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A user code that causes the system to notify the
monitoring service
when used to arm or disarm.
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Delay
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The exit/entry delay times that allow the user to arm
or disarm the system without generating an alarm.
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Descriptor
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Custom labels programmed for each user code, zone, keyfob, keypad etc.
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Disarmed
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The state during which the security system is
deactivated. During disarm only sensors that are defined as 24hr, Panic,
Medical and Fire are capable of generating an
alarm.
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Duress Code
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A user code that generates a silent alarm to indicate
that the user is being forced to operate the system.
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Entry Delay
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See Delay
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Event Log
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A browsable record of events that have occurred within
the system.
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Exit Delay
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See Delay
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Follow Me
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A cellular feature that enables users to receive SMS
event messages to their mobile phone.
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Forced Arming
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Arming before the system is ready. If the system is
not secured by
the time that the exit delay expires, an alarm is generated.
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Front Panel
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The main interface located on the front of the control
panel consisting of an LCD keypad.
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Full Arming
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An arming method that activates the entire system when
the premises are vacated.
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HA Units
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Home Automation Units (Abbrv.).
The lights and appliances in the home that are controlled by the optional
Home Automation feature.
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Home Automation
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An optional feature that enables the user to control
electrical appliances and lights via the control panel.
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Keyfob
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Handheld wireless transmitters used to remotely
control the system.
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Limited Code
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A user code that automatically expires 24 hours after
it is programmed.
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Log
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See Event Log
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Master Code
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The only user code with the ability to program other
user codes.
The Master code also has exclusive access to specific system functions.
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Medical Emergency
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A type of alarm that informs the monitoring service
that the user is in need of medical assistance.
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Non-Controlled Code
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A user code that does not cause the system to notify
the monitoring service when used to arm or disarm. The system only
reports if the code is used to disarm after an alarm.
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Panic Alarm
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A user initiated event that
alerts the monitoring service in the event of an emergency.
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Part Arming
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An arming method that is designed to activate a
certain section of the premises.
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Perimeter Arming
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An arming method that is designed to activate the
sensors protecting
the doors and windows while enabling residents to move freely on the
premises.
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Quick Arming
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Arming the system without the need for a valid user
code.
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Ready
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The state in which all zones are closed
and the system is ready to be armed.
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Remote Programmer
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The software developed by Electronics Line used for
programming
the system using a PC from a remote location or on-site.
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Restore
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The restoral of a trouble condition to its normal
state. For example, if AC power is reconnected, an AC Loss Restore event
code is sent to the central station.
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RP Access Code
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The code that grants access to the remote programmer.
The RP
Access Code prevents the system being sabotaged using unauthorized remote
programming.
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Scheduling
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A Home Automation feature that switches HA units on
and off automatically according to pre-set times.
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Sensors
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The devices installed around the home that alert the
panel in the event of an alarm.
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Service Call
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A feature that enables the user to contact the
monitoring service and
talk to an operator via the control panel.
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SMS Command
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An SMS message sent to the control panel that causes
the system to
perfotm a specific function.
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SMS Confirmation
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An SMS message sent to the user confirming that the
SMS command has been performed.
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Stop Communications
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An operation that clears all communication buffers and
stops the
transmission of any pending messages to the monitoring service.
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System Status Indicators
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Luminous indicators on the front panel that provide
information on
the arm and power status of the system.
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Tones
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Chimes sounded by the control panel’s internal
or external siren.
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TWA
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Two-Way Audio (Abbr.)
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TX List
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A service feature that lists all the system’s
registered transmitters, their last recorded status and signal strength.
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Unbypass
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The restoral of a bypassed zone to its original state.
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User Code
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A four-digit code that grants access to certain system
functions such as arming and disarming the system.
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User TWA Code
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A user code that enables Two-Way Audio communication
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Walk Test
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A mode that enables sensors to be tested without
generating an alarm.
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Zone
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A protected area within the security system.
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Zone Bypassing
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See Bypassed Zone
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