A

• Account Number/Receiver

  Unique ID and destination for monitoring.
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• Alarm Permit

  Municipal permit required to operate systems.
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• Alarm Verification

  Operator/video/AI confirmation before dispatch.
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• AlarmNet/Alarm.com

  Branded communications platforms for alarm transport/apps.
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• Arm/Disarm Schedules

  Automatic arming/disarming by time/day.
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• Audio Listen‑In

  Operator can listen to premises during alarms (with consent).
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B

• Bypass/Shunt

  Temporarily disables selected zones.
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C

• CCTV Integration Event Link

  Panel triggers VMS bookmarks and pop-ups.
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• Cellular Communicator

  LTE/5G path to monitoring center; replaces analog lines.
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• Central Station Monitoring

  Third-party service receiving/dispatching alarms.
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• Control Panel

  Central unit supervising sensors and communications.
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• CP-01

  Control panel standard for false alarm reduction features.
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• Cross-Zoning

  Requires two zones to trip before alarm to reduce falses.
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D

• Dual-Path (IP + Cell)

  Primary IP path with cellular backup for redundancy.
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• Dual-Tech Motion

  Combines PIR + microwave to reduce false alarms.
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• Duress Code

  Silent code that appears normal but signals distress.
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E

• Early Warning Audio Analytics

  AI that classifies breaking glass/voices/shouts.
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• EAS Gate

  Anti-theft gate detecting tagged items in retail.
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• EN Grade 2/3

  European alarm grades indicating security level.
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• Encrypted Sensors

  Protects wireless links from replay/spoofing.
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• End-of-Line Resistor

  Supervises wiring integrity on hardwired zones.
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• Entry/Exit Delay

  Grace period for authorized users to enter/exit.
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• Environmental Sensors

  Water, temp, CO, gas sensors integrated to panel.
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• EOL Supervision Values

  Common resistor values (e.g., 2.2k, 3.3k, 5.6k).
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• Event Buffer

  Panel memory storing recent events for review.
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F

• False Alarm Policy

  Local ordinance requirements for verification/fines.
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• Fence Detection Cable

  Microphonic/fiber cable sensing fence cutting/climbing.
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• Fiber Optic Perimeter

  Distributed acoustic fiber sensing along fences/ground.
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G

• Geo-Fence Arming Reminders

  Mobile location triggers arm reminders.
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• Glassbreak (Acoustic)

  Microphone analyzes frequency pattern of breaking glass.
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• Glassbreak (Shock)

  Vibration sensor mounted on glass or frames.
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• Guard Tour Tags

  RFID/NFC tags for rounds with audit logging.
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I

• Integrated Security System

  is a unified platform that connects multiple security technologies—such as access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and communications (and sometimes fire Alarm)—into one centralized solution for improved efficiency,…
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• Integration with VMS/Access

  Links alarms to cameras and doors for response.
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K

• Keyfob

  Handheld arming/disarming device with panic buttons.
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• Keypad Lockout

  Blocks brute‑force PIN attempts after failures.
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• Keypad/Touchscreen

  User interface to arm/disarm and view status.
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• Keyswitch Arming

  Arm/disarm via keyswitch input for garages/shops.
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L

• Line Seizure

  Panel takes control of POTS line for dialing (legacy).
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• Loop Response/Endurance

  Electrical characteristics affecting zone response.
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M

• Magnetic Contact

  Door/window reed contact monitoring open/close.
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• Masking/Tamper Detection

  Sensor detects when view is blocked or spray-painted.
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• Microwave Motion

  Doppler radar sensor for motion; often paired with PIR.
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O

• Outdoor Microwave Barrier

  Long-range microwave pair for perimeter lines.
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• Outdoor PIR

  Weatherized PIR with pet/immunity and anti‑masking.
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• Output Relay

  Triggers strobes/locks/other systems on alarm.
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P

• Panic/Hold-Up Button

  Immediate alarm for duress situations.
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• Partition

  Logical subdivision allowing independent arming areas.
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• Perimeter vs Interior

  Design approach to secure shell then inside zones.
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• Pet Immunity

  Ignores small animal motion to avoid false alarms.
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• Photoelectric Beam

  Active IR beams across a perimeter; alarm on interruption.
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• Photoelectric Beam Tower

  Outdoor posts housing stacked IR beam pairs.
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• PIR Motion Detector

  Senses infrared energy changes from moving people.
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• Pulse Count

  Motion detector setting to reduce false triggers.
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Q

• Queue/Buffer to Receiver

  Store-and-forward of events if path is down.
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R

• Remote Firmware

  Update panel/devices over the air.
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S

• Safe Contact

  Monitors safe door and bolt position.
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• Safe Tilt/Vibration Combo

  Combination sensor for safe tilt and attack.
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• Scheduling/Automation Rules

  If-thisâ then-that actions on events and time.
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• Security Fog/Gas

  Deters intruders by rapidly obscuring visibility (where legal).
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• Seismic Sensor

  Detects drilling/hammering on safes/ATMs/vaults.
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• Self-Monitoring App

  End-user app to receive push notifications and view status.
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• SIA DC/Contact ID

  Alarm reporting formats/protocols.
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• SIA False Alarm Reduction Features

  Standards for delays, cross-zones, confirmations.
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• Siren/Strobe

  Local notification devices to deter and inform.
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• Spread Spectrum FHSS

  Frequency hopping for robust wireless links.
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• Supervised Bell

  Monitored output circuit for siren integrity.
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• Supervision

  Ensures sensors report periodic check‑ins; detects tamper/failure.
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• Swinger Shutdown

  Stops repeated alarms from same zone within a period.
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T

• Tamper Switch

  Triggers if device enclosure is opened/removed.
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• Test Mode

  Temporarily suppresses dispatch while testing.
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• Tilt Sensor

  Detects tilt or movement of equipment/vehicles.
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• Transmission Test Timer

  Periodic automatic test signals to monitoring.
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U

• UL 2050

  National Industrial Security Systems standard (U.S.).
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• UL AA High Line Security

  High-security requirements for banks/jewelry.
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• ULC/UL 681

  Standards for installation in protected premises.
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V

• Vibration Sensor

  Detects impacts on fences/doors/walls.
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• Video Doorbell Integration

  Ties chime/camera events into alarm panel/apps.
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• Virtual Tripwire (Video)

  Camera analytics define a crossing line alarm.
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W

• Walk Test

  Technician mode to verify PIR coverage and LEDs.
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• Wireless Transceiver

  Connects wireless sensors to the panel.
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Z

• Zone

  Defined input from a sensor or group of sensors.
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• 4-Wire vs 2-Wire Zones

  Wiring styles for powered detectors.
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