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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.
Central Station
The 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.
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 four-
digit codes or six-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.
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 ready
icon. (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.
Group Bypass
An option that allows the user to bypass multiple zones with a 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.
Master Code
A master arm/disarm code that can program other user codes.
Partitioned System
A system divided into multiple areas in which its own user or users control each
area.
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.
User Code
A four (4) or six (6) digit entry code used to arm or disarm the system.
NX-108/116/124E User manual Page 4 04/10/04