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Advisor Master Programming Guide 207
Macro input
An event flag or an output that is used in a logic equation. Each macro
input is an event flag or output.
Macro logic program
A set of rules that is created by macro inputs, logic equations and macro
outputs that is used to trigger event flags or zones.
Macro output
A macro output holds the result of a logic equation. The macro output
can have a timing element. Macro outputs trigger event flags or zones.
Normal / Active /
Tamper / Inhibited /
Isolated
Describes the condition of a zone.
• Normal: The zone is NOT activated. E.g. Fire Exit Door closed
• Active: The zone is activated. E.g. Fire Exit Door open
• Tamper: The zone is open or short circuited. Someone may have
tried to tamper the security device.
• Inhibited: The zone has been inhibited from indicating normal or
active status. It is excluded from functioning as part of the system.
• Isolated: The zone has been disabled by the installer, for instance
during maintenance.
Nuisance alarm
An alarm that is triggered by a security device, without any burglar. It
could be caused by open windows, pets or incorrect projection of
security equipment.
Online / offline
Operational/non-operational. A device may be offline due to a
malfunction in the device itself or it may be disconnected from the
control.
Output controller
A PCB module that connects to the ATS control panel or a DGP to
provide relay or open collector outputs. When programming, 1 Output
controller equals 8 outputs.
Override
A procedure, which allows you to review and confirm particular
conditions that normally prevent arming, for example, a battery fault.
The confirmation makes the arming possible, if an overriding is allowed
for the particular condition.
PIN
A 4 to 10 digit number given to, or selected by, a user. It is necessary to
enter a PIN on an ATS keypad as a pre-requisite to perform most ATS
functions. In the ATS programming the PIN is associated with a user
number which identifies the PIN holder to the system.
Note: For EN 50131 Grade 3 the minimal length of PIN codes is 6
digits. For EN 50131 Grade 2 the minimal length of PIN codes is 5
digits.
PIR
Passive Infra Red detector. A security device used to detect intruders in
a certain part of an area or premise. The technique used is based on
infrared detection.
Poll
An inquiry message continually sent by the ATS control panel to DGPs
and arming stations. Polling allows the remote unit to transfer data to
the control panel.
RAS
Remote Arming Station. See Arming station.
Reader
A device used for access control that can read cards to allow access.
Depending on the needs and the type of cards, the reader can for
example be a magnetic swipe reader or proximity reader.
Reporting
See alarm reporting.
Request to Exit zone
A zone that is programmed to activate a door event flag. E.g. a button
provided inside a door (request to exit button) to allow users to exit
without using the door reader. Request To Exit is often abbreviated to
RTE.