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Appendix C: Glossary 
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G 
Global Chime    A feature that enables/disables the Chime feature for the entire 
system – see Chime.  
I 
Instant Arm    An arming method that cancels the entry delay after the system 
has been Part or Perimeter armed. 
K 
Keyfob 
Handheld wireless transmitters used to remotely control the 
system. 
L 
LAN IP Address    The address that your home router has assigned to the Control 
System. 
Limited Code    A user code that automatically expires 24 hours after it is 
programmed. 
Log    See Event Log 
M 
Master Code    The only user code with the ability to program other user codes. 
The master code also has exclusive access to specific system 
functions. 
Message Center 
  An optional feature that enables users to record messages to be 
played back by other users. 
N 
Non-Controlled 
Code 
  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. 
O 
One-Key 
Arming 
  Arming the system without the need for a valid user code. 
P 
Panic Alarm    A user initiated event that alerts the monitoring service in the 
event of an emergency. 
Part Arming    An arming method that is designed to activate a certain section of 
the premises. 
Perimeter 
Arming 
  An arming method that is designed to activate the detectors 
protecting the doors and windows while enabling residents to 
move freely on the premises. 
Medical 
Emergency 
A type of alarm that informs the monitoring service that the user 
is in need of medical assistance. 
PGM 
Programmable output that is triggered according to specific 
system status conditions, or by remote command sent via PSTN, 
GSM, Ethernet, keyfob, keypad, or Remote Programmer. 
R 
Ready 
  The state in which all zones are closed and the system is ready to 
be armed. 
Remote 
Firmware 
Update 
  Control System's firmware update from a remote PC using WEB 
communication.  
Restore   
Restore of the normal state when the trouble is repaired. For 
example, if AC power is reconnected, an AC Loss Restore event 
code is sent to the central station. 
S 
Service Call    A feature that enables the user to contact the monitoring service 










