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and talk to an operator via the Control System. 
SMS Command    An SMS message sent to the Control System that causes the 
system to perform a specific function. 
SMS 
Confirmation 
An SMS message sent to the user confirming that the SMS 
command has been performed. 
System Status 
LEDs 
Luminous indicators on the front panel that provide information 
on the arm and power status of the system. 
T 
Telecontrol    A feature that provides remote access via the telephone including 
remote arming/disarming, siren cancel and Two-Way audio. 
Tones    Chimes sounded by the Control System’s internal or external 
siren. 
Trouble Tones    Tones sounded by the system to indicate a trouble condition. 
TWA 
Two-Way Audio (abbr.) 
TX    Transmitter (abbr.) 
TX List 
  A service feature that lists all the system’s registered 
transmitters, their last recorded status and signal strength. 
TX Test 
  A service feature that displays the source of the last received 
transmission. 
U 
Unbypass 
The restore of original state to a bypassed zone. 
User Code 
  A four-digit code that grants access to certain system functions 
such as arming and disarming the system. 
W 
Walk Test    A mode that enables detectors to be tested without generating an 
alarm. 
WUAPP    Web User Application Interface (abbr.) Web Application allowing 
full interface to the system's user functions. 
WAP    A protocol used to enable access to the mobile Web via mobile 
phone or PDA. 
Web Remote 
Programmer 
Software that enable installers or service providers to operate and 
program the system from a PC either on-site or from a remote 
location. 
Z 
Zone 
A protected area within the security system. 
Zone Bypassing    See Bypassed Zone 










