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Keypad Masking Allows an authorized cardholder to control (mask / unmask) the alarms assigned to the
same area as the keypad by entering a unique PIN code to mask and unmask the alarms.
Local Pertaining to activities that occur in, and are restricted to, only one intelligent field panel.
Masking A method of disabling an alarm point and effectively ignoring any alarm. Masking an alarm
is a useful way to prevent unwanted alarm reports without disconnecting the security
device.
MP An earlier version of DIAMOND/Topaz that ran on the OS/2 operating system.
Name The alphanumeric text used in “Pick lists” (drop-down lists) and on displays that identify a
system item. Name lengths vary from item to item.
Open Database
Connectivity (ODBC) A Microsoft standard that allows applications to access data in a Database Management
System (DBMS) using Structured Query Language (SQL) as a standard interface.
Operation A defined group of remote Control Points, or of Alarm Points. Operations are used to
assemble Automatic Actions, or are manually triggered though the Commands menu.
• For Remote Control Points, the operation contains a defined condition for each point:
either Activate, Deactivate, or Momentarily Activate.
• For Alarm Points, select the desired command to Mask, Unmask, or Conditional
Unmask when executing the operation.
PIN (Personal
Identification number) A series of numbers the cardholder enters at the keypad for access, similar to PINs used at
a bank ATM machine.
Readers Field hardware that permits access to a security area after input of the proper biometric,
card, or number entry. Readers are identified by Reader Names ranging from 1 to 12
characters.
Relay control point A relay with a name that performs a designated operation.
Reader Number A value that identifies a Reader's port and address on a SCP device. The number range is
from 0-7, defined by the Reader port the SCP connects to and the internal DIP switches in
the Reader's interface.
Relay Any of the addressable electrical switches residing on field hardware attached to the Topaz
system.
Request to Exit (REX) A type of alarm, activated when someone presses on the exit crash-bar, manually turns a
handle to open, or slides a card in a reader to open a door.
Security Communications
Protocol (SCP) device An ACU-2 or an intelligent field panel or Reader.
Security Areas A physical area with security controls. Alarm points and readers are assigned to security
areas.
Sensitive
Compartmentalized
Information Facility (SCIF) A security area designated for very secret or dangerous materials. Government or Defense
facilities normally use this feature. (Not available on Topaz Systems)
Server The computer that maintains the entire database files.
Table 21. Topaz terms explained (continued)
Term Definition