System Glossary - Bosch Fire System User Manual

System Glossary

Area - A group of detection devices connected to your security
system.
Monitoring Facility - A facility where trained personnel
monitor your system 24 hours a day. Your system may be
programmed to contact this facility during alarm conditions,
enabling personnel to dispatch the proper authorities.
Menu - A list of functions programmed by your servicing
company.
Faulted Point - A point that is not normal.
Idle Text - The system displays idle text at command centers
when it is not performing a user requested function. Idle text
shows the status of the system.
Point - A detection device, or group of devices connected to
your system. Points display individually at the command center
with custom text. The text can describe a single smoke detector,
or an area such as UPSTAIRS or GARAGE.
Relay - Your system may have relays programmed to provide
control of devices such as premises lighting or entry gates.
Your security company programs relays for automatic control
and/or control from your command center.
Trouble - A service condition that needs to be corrected, such
as a broken wire.
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