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Advisor Master Programming Guide 205
Glossary
Access control
The control of entry to, or exit from, a security area.
Active
See Normal/Active/Tamper/Inhibited
Alarm
The state of a security system when a device connected to a zone is
activated and the condition of the area is such that activation should be
signalled. E.g. a door lock is broken, causing a siren to sound.
Alarm control
The control over alarm functions.
Alarm group
Alarm groups define the options available to users, arming stations or
door reader to allow alarm control. Alarm groups are defined by a set of
areas, alarm control functions and menu options.
Zone types for area control (keyswitches) also make use of alarm
groups.
Alarm group restriction
An alarm group restriction can be assigned to an alarm group to enable
different types of user to:
• Use timed disarm option for certain area(s)
• Restrict alarm control to “Arm/reset only” on certain area(s) or
• Utilise the “User Count” or “Emergency” function.
Alarm reporting
A procedure to transmit alarm events or other events to a central station
by means of a dialler and a set of rules called a protocol.
Area
A section of a premise which has specific security requirements. The
ATS system allows any premise to be divided into 16 areas of different
security requirements. Each area has its own zones. Each area is
identified by a number and a name. E.g. Area 1 Office, Area 2
Workshop, Area 3 Boardroom, etc.
Armed
The condition of an area where a change in the status of any zone (from
normal to active) causes an alarm. An area or premise is only armed
when it is unoccupied. Some zones (like vaults) can remain armed
continually.
Arming stations (RAS)
A device that is the user’s control panel for security functions for an
area(s) or for access points (doors). The arming station can be an ATS
console (LCD keypad, reader) or any other device that can be used to
perform security function, such as arm/disarm, open doors, etc.
Burglar alarm
An alarm triggered by a security device like a PIR or door contact,
indicating someone has entered without authorised access.
Central station
A company that monitors whether an alarm has occurred in a security
system. A central station is located away from the premise/area it
monitors.
Control panel
An electronic device that is used to gather all data from zones on the
premises. Depending on programming and status of areas, it will
generate alarm signals. If required, alarms and other events can be
reported to a central station.
Cursor
A flashing underline character on the liquid crystal display (LCD) that
indicates where the next character entered on the keypad will appear.
DGP
Data Gathering Panel. A device that collects data from other security
devices within an area, and transfers it to the ATS control panel or four-
door/four-lift DGP.