Bosch Appliances Home Security System CC880 User Manual

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CC880/LP880, SC8016 | Operators Guide | 29.0 
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29.0 Glossary of Terms 
Table 19:  Glossary of Terms 
 
Term 
Description 
24-Hour Zones 
A monitored input programmed to trigger an alarm condition when violated when the 
system is armed or disarmed 24 hours a day. 
Alarm Condition 
Occurs when your alarm system is armed and one of the detection devices was violated. 
A 24-hr. zone (such as a smoke detector) can activate an alarm condition when your 
system is armed or disarmed. 
Answering Machine 
Bypass 
Answering machine bypass was incorporated. It is possible to make a connection with 
the system for remote arming operations when there is an answering machine or 
facsimile machine on the same telephone line. 
Area Codepad 
Used only when the system is partitioned into two separate areas. All operations at the 
area codepad do not affect the other area. 
Armed 
When the system is in a ready state to accept alarms. 
Automatic Arming 
This feature allows the system to automatically arm at the same time every day in AWAY 
Mode or STAY Mode 1.  
Automatic Disarming 
This feature allows the system to automatically disarm at the same time every day. 
AWAY Mode 
The mode used to arm your system when you leave your premises. 
Codepad 
The codepad allows you to arm/disarm the system and carry out other functions such as 
adding and deleting system user codes. 
Day Alarm 
This feature allows a combination of zones to be monitored while the system is disarmed. 
Detectors 
Devices connected to your alarm system used to detect intrusion and cause an alarm 
condition. Some forms of detection devices include, passive infrared (PIR), smoke 
detectors, photoelectric beams, reed switches, and vibration sensors. 
Disarmed 
Your system is in a state that does not accept alarms except on zones programmed for 
24-hr. operation. 
Dynamic Battery 
Testing 
A feature used to monitor and test the condition of your back-up battery. 
Entry Time/ 
Entry Delay 
The time allowed after entering your premises by a zone programmed for delayed 
operation so that you can disarm the system. 
Exit Time 
The time allowed after arming the system to exit the premises without causing an alarm. 
External Equipment 
Any device connected to your system such as detectors, codepads, and sirens. 
Forced Arming 
A situation where your alarm system is permitted to be armed when one or more zones 
are unsealed. 
Handover Delay 
Your system is armed and a zone programmed for delay was violated. The delay zone 
hand overs the remaining delay time to a zone programmed as handover. The handover 
zone does not activate an alarm until the remaining delay time expires. A handover zone 
acts as an instant zone if violated before the delay zone. 
Hand Held Remote 
Control 
Used to remotely operate your system by hand held transmitters. 
Isolating 
Manually disables (isolates) one or more zones before arming the system. 
Master Code 
A numerical code used for arming and disarming the system, as well as allowing access 
to functions such as adding and deleting user codes. 
Master Partitioned 
Codepad 
Codepad only used if your system is partitioned (CC488 only). The codepad allows you 
to view and operate both areas from the same codepad. 
Monitoring Station 
A secure location where a digital receiver monitors numerous alarm systems and 
deciphers their Alarm Transmission Reports. The operator can advise the appropriate 
authorities to take immediate action. 
Panic Alarm 
This type of alarm indicates to the monitoring station that there is an emergency situation 
at your premises.