caddx nx-4 Manual
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Abort Delay: An option that allows a delay in reporting to the central station.
Authority Level: The level of access an individual has when using an alarm
panel.
panel.
Central Station: Location where alarm data is sent during an alarm report.
Chime Feature: An option that allows the keypad to sound a ding-dong
whenever an entry/exit door is opened.
whenever an entry/exit door is opened.
Codes: Can be either User Codes (relating to a person) or Function Codes (a
toggle switch to turn specific functions on/off). NOTE: A system may have either
8 four (4) digit codes or 8 six (6) digit codes, but not a mixture of the two.
toggle switch to turn specific functions on/off). NOTE: A system may have either
8 four (4) digit codes or 8 six (6) digit codes, but not a mixture of the two.
Duress Code: An option that allows a special code to be sent to the central
station that indicates the alarm system is being operated under duress.
station that indicates the alarm system is being operated under duress.
Forced Arming: An option that allows the system to be turned on (ARMED) with
one or more zones open. A system that is ready to be “force armed” will flash the
one or more zones open. A system that is ready to be “force armed” will flash the
ready light
. (Note: Those zones that are not ready will not create an alarm.)
Function Code: A Function Code is either a four (4) or six (6) digit code that has
been programmed by the installer to operate a device.
been programmed by the installer to operate a device.
Group Bypass: An option that allows the user to bypass multiple zones with a
single operation.
single operation.
Instant/Delay: An option that allows an instant alarm condition for Entry/Exit
doors, or grants a delay to allow someone to enter/exit the building without an
alarm, or before entering a user code to disarm.
doors, or grants a delay to allow someone to enter/exit the building without an
alarm, or before entering a user code to disarm.
Master Code: A master arm/disarm code that can program other user codes.
Perimeter: The outer edge of the protected area.
Quick Arm: An option that allows you to turn on (ARM) the security system by
pressing either the [STAY] or [EXIT] key on the keypad control (for ARMING
only) as programmed by the installing company.
pressing either the [STAY] or [EXIT] key on the keypad control (for ARMING
only) as programmed by the installing company.
User Code: A four (4) or six (6) digit entry used to arm or disarm the system.