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52 Cards in this Set
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A defined area within the protected premises a ____ can define an area from which a signal can be received, an area to which a signal can be sent, or an area in which a form of control can be executed |
Zone |
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If an intermittent signal is used, it shall sound at least once every 10 seconds, with a minimum duration of 1/2 second |
Trouble signal |
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A multiplexing system in which signaling devices such as transponders are employed to transmit data signals of each initiating device or initiating device circuit within a prescribed time interval so that the lack of receipt of such a signal can be interpreted as a trouble signal |
Active Multiplex system |
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The root-mean-square A - weighted, sound pressure level measured over the period Of time that any person is present or a 24-hour. Whichever time. Is lesser |
Average Ambient sound level |
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A fire detector that detects either abnormally high temperatures or rate of temperature rise or both |
Heat detector |
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A publicly-accessible fire alarm box that can also be operated by one or more remote initiating devices or an axillary fire system used to send an alarm to the public fire service Communication Center |
Masterbox |
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A public fire alarm reporting system |
Municipal fire alarm system |
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The maximum number of discrete elements of fire alarm system permitted to be used in a particular configuration |
Loading capacity |
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a fire alarm system components such as a bell horn speaker light or test display that provides audible tactile or visible output or any combination thereof |
Notification Appliance |
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A single station alarm capable of being interconnected to one or more additional alarms so that the actuation of 1 causes the appropriate alarm signal to operate an all interconnected alarms |
Multiple station alarm |
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The location of the equipment needed to relay signals between supervising stations to subsidiary stations and protected premise |
Repeater station |
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A detector comprising and assembly that incorporates a sensor control components and an alarm notification Appliance in one unit operated from a power source either located in the unit or obtained at the point of installation |
Single station alarm |
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An assembly that incorporates the detector the control equipment and the alarm sounding device in one unit operated from the power supply either in the unit for obtained at the point of installation |
Single station alarm device |
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A system component that provides an interface between signaling line circuits, initiating device circuits, or control units and the transmission Channel |
Transmitter |
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A path for voice or signal transmission that uses modulation of light or alternating current within a frequency band |
Channel |
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A Control Function that attempts to return a system or device to its normal non alarm state |
Reset |
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Signaling line circuit that uses the local leg of a public switched Network as an active Multiplex. Channel while simultaneously allowing that legs use for normal telephone communication |
Derived Channel |
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A means of conveying a number of channels over a single path by modulating each channel on a different carrier frequency and demodulating at the receiving point to restore the signals to their original form |
Carrier system |
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Deliberate action by panel operator confirming that a message or event indicator has been sent |
Acknowledge |
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A binary hexadecimal decimal number that uniquely identifies a specific |
Address |
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This system uses a digital Communications method whereby a control unit (loop controller), can identify a specific initiating device that is ending a signal or send control message used to specific devices for output or control purposes |
Addressable Zone module |
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A multiplexing system in which signaling devices such as transponders are employed to transmit status signals of each initiating device or initiating Device circuit within the prescribed time interval so that the lack of receipt of such a signal can be interpreted as a trouble signal |
Active Multiplex system |
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A fire alarm system component with discrete identification that can have its status individually identified or that is used to individually control other functions |
Addressable device |
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An audible or visible signal indicating and off standard or abnormal condition |
Alarm |
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A unit containing one or more indicator lamps, alphanumeric displays, or other equivalent means in which each indication provide status information about a circuit, condition, or location |
Annunciator |
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A device that is used in the transmission of serial data (digital or analog) from the fire alarm control unit to other building system control units, equipment, or networks and/or from other building system control units to the fire alarm control unit |
Gateway |
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A single station alarm capable of being interconnected to one or more additional alarm so that the actuation of one causes the appropriate alarm signal to operate an all interconnected alarms |
Multiple station alarm |
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A detector comprising an assembly that incorporates the sensor, control components, and an alarm notification Appliance in one unit operated from a power source is it located in the unit or retained at the point of installation |
Single station alarm |
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And assembly that incorporates the detector the control unit, and the alarm sounding device in one unit operating from a power supply either in the unit were obtained at the point of installation |
Single station alarm device |
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A signaling method characterized by the simultaneous or sequential transmission, or both, and reception of multiple signals on a signaling line circuit, a transmission Channel, or a Communications Channel, including means for positively identifying each signal |
Multiplexing |
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The location of the equipment needed to relay signals between supervising stations, subsidiary stations and protected premises |
Repeater station |
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A fire alarm system in which components are used, in whole or in part, in common with a non fire signaling system |
Combination system |
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A publicly-accessible alarm box that can also be operated by one or more remote initiating devices for an auxiliary alarm system used to send an alarm to the communications center |
Master alarm box |
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The maximum number of discrete elements of fire alarm systems permitted to be used in a particular configuration |
Loading capacity |
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A fire alarm system component such as a bell, horn, speaker, light, or text display that provides audible, tactile, or visible output, or any combination thereof |
Notification Appliance |
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A circuit or path directly connected to a notification Appliance |
Notification Appliance circuit |
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A system component that accepts and displays signals from digital alarm Communicator transmitters (d a c t s) sent over the public switched telephone Network |
Digital alarm Communicator receiver (d a c r) |
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A system in which signals are transmitted from a digital alarm Communicator transmitter (dact) located at the protected premise through the public switched telephone Network to a digital alarm Communicator receiver (dacr) |
Digital alarm Communicator systems (dacs( |
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A system component at the protected premises to which initiating devices or groups of devices are connected. The ____ seizes the connected telephone lines, dial a pre-selected number to connect to a dacr, and transmits signals indicating a status change of the initiating device |
Digital alarm Communicator transmitter (dact) |
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A system component composed of two subcomponents: one that receives and decodes radio signals, the other that enunciates the decoded data. These two subcomponents can be coresident at the Central Station or separated by means of a data transmission Channel |
Digital alarm radio receiver (darr) |
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A system in which signals are transmitted from a digital alarm radio transmitter (Dart) located at a protected premises through a radio channel to a digital alarm radio receiver (Darr) |
Digital alarm radio system (d a r s) |
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A system component that is connected to or an integral part of a digital alarm Communicator transmitter (dact( that is used to provide an alternate radio transmission Channel |
Digital alarm radio transmitter (Dart) |
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A system component that originates transmission of a change of state condition, such as a smoke detector, manual fire alarm box, or supervisory switch |
Initiating device |
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A source of electrical operating power, including the circuits and terminations connecting it to the dependent system components |
Power supply |
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Any circuit, conductor, optic fiber, radio carrier, or other means connecting two or more locations |
Path (Pathways) |
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A defined area within a protected premises. A ____ can define an area from which a signal can be received, and area to which a signal can be sent, or an area in which a form of control can be executed |
Zone |
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A standard that is an executive compilation of Provisions covering broad subject matter or that is suitable for adoption into law independently of other ____ and standards |
Code |
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An audible or visible signal that conveys several discrete bits or units of information |
Coded |
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A message indicating a condition, communicated by electrical, visible, audible, Wireless, or other means |
Signal |
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A (dact) that obtains dial tone, dials the number of the (d a c r) obtains verification that the (DACR) is ready to receive signals, transmits the signals, and receives acknowledgement that the (DACR) has accepted that signal before disconnecting (going on hook) |
Signal transmission sequence |
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A circuit path between any combination of addressable appliances or devices, circuit interfaces, control units, or transmitters over which multiple system input signals or output signals or both are carried |
Signaling line circuit |
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A device suitable for connection to a circuit that has a sensor that responds to a physical stimulus such as gas heat or smoke |
Detector |
