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Security System Basics
What is a Point?
A “point” is a detection device, or group of devices
connected to your security system. Points display
individually at the command center with custom text.
The text can describe a single door, motion sensor,
smoke detector, or an area such as UPSTAIRS or
GARAGE. There are two basic types of points,
controlled and 24-hour.
Controlled Points
Controlled points respond to alarm conditions
depending upon whether the system is turned on
(armed) or turned off (disarmed). Controlled points
are programmed to respond instantly to alarm
conditions or to provide a delay for you to reach the
command center and disarm the system. The words
A1 # ALARMS appear before the point text when
there is an alarm. There are two types of controlled
points, perimeter points and interior points.
Perimeter Points
These points usually include all exterior doors and
windows of the building.
Interior Points
These points usually include interior forms of burglary
detection devices, such as carpet mats, motion sensors,
or inside doors, for example.