Bosch Security System User Manual

Security System GlossaryArea - A group of detection devices connected to your securitysystem.Arm - To turn your controlled points (burglar detectiondevices) on. When an area is armed and a controlled pointtrips, an alarm occurs or entry delay begins. When anarea is disarmed, faulting controlled points does notgenerate alarms.Authority Level - Your security company or securityrepresentative assigns an authority level to your passcode.The authority level determines what keypad functions youcan execute.Bypass - Selectively remove points from the security system.You might bypass a point in order to arm the perimeterwith a window open.Central Station - A facility where trained personnel monitoryour security system 24 hours a day. Your security systemcan be programmed to contact the central station duringalarm conditions, enabling central station personnel todispatch the proper authorities.Closing Report - A report your system can be programmed tosend to the central station indicating that an area is armed.Opening and closing reports are commonly used bycommercial accounts.Command Menu - A list of functions programmed by yoursecurity company. They can perform most keypadfunctions with only two or three keystrokes.Entry Delay - A programmed delay of system alarm responseallowing you to enter an armed area through the correctpoint and disarm the area. If you don’t disarm before thedelay time expires, the system begins an alarm responsewhich might include reports to the central station.Exit Delay - A programmed delay of system alarm responseallowing you to exit after arming an area. If you don’t exitbefore the delay time expires, entry delay begins. You mustdisarm the system. If you don’t disarm before the delaytime expires, the system begins an alarm response whichmight include reports to the central station.Faulted Point - A point that is not normal (a door or windowis open).