Glossary of terms – Honeywell Galaxy 16 Plus User Manual
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Chime:
Zone attribute which gives an audible indication of the activation of a detector
or contact.
Duress:
Applicable when a remote signalling device is fitted. A Duress code entered at
the keypad will unset the system but transmit a Duress code to the Alarm
Receiving Centre.
Entry Time:
The preset time allowed for users to reach the keypad and unset the system.
Exit Time:
The preset time allowed for users to leave the building after the setting routine
has been initiated.
Exit Terminator:
A switch or push-button located outside the protected area and used to set the
system.
Event Log:
The control panel memory which stores, in sequence, a record of the system
events.
Final Exit:
The last door closed or detector operated by the user on exit.
LCD
Liquid Crystal Display.
Non–omit:
An alarm circuit which cannot be omitted (bypassed) by the user.
Numeric Keypad:
The unit comprising the LCD display and buttons that is the interface between
users and the system.
Omit:
Setting the system with alarm zones excluded from the system. Only zones
programmed as “omittable” by the engineer can be omitted.
PA
Panic Alarm: an emergency button or switch used to set off the alarm; results
in instantaneous transmission of a silent alarm signal using the remote signal-
ling device.
Part Set:
To set only a section of the full system.
Programme:
To alter the system functions or parameters.
Set:
To arm the system.
Unset:
To disarm the system.
User Code:
A four digit code that identifies users to the system.
Walk Test:
A routine test of the alarm detectors.
Security Circuit:
An alarm circuit which has been programmed to be armed continuously
whether the system is set or not.