Alarm Glossary

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    • ABUS Server
      ABUS Server is ABUS's free DynDNS service for secure remote access to alarm systems and cameras....
    • Active burglary protection
      Even attempted break-ins are reported. This is made possible by alarm components that not only...
    • ADTD
      ADTD (Automatic Dialing and Transmission Device) This type of transmission is used when the...
    • Alarm
      In video surveillance, the term alarm refers to different but related things. An alarm event...
    • Alarm control center
      Alarm Control Center, Central Unit The central control unit (the heart) of the entire alarm...
    • Alarm device
      A device that transmits an alarm message acoustically (siren) or visually (flashing light)....
    • Alarm input
      External accessories such as door contacts, alarm buttons, motion detectors, or window contacts...
    • Alarm output
      The alarm output is used to connect an alarm device such as a light, siren, or similar....
    • alarm system
      Alarm System Electronic monitoring with acoustic and visual alarm, alternatively silent...
    • Alarm type
      The following types of alarms are possible with an alarm system: internal alarm, local alarm,...
    • Alarm zone
      Each zone is monitored by a detector (in the case of radio) or a group of detectors (in the case...
    • Alarmmelder
      Alarmmelder Gerät, das bei einem bestimmten Ereignis (z. B. Bewegung, Glasbruch,...
    • Attendance protection
      Attendance protection ensures accurate monitoring and verification of personnel presence,...
    • Aufklärungsquote
      Anteil der aufgeklärten Einbrüche, in Deutschland ca. 18 Prozent
    • Aussensirene
      Signalgeber für den Aussenbereich, i. d. R. als Kombisignalgeber (Sirene + Blitzlicht) ausgelegt.
    • AWAG
      Automatisches Wahl- und Ansagegerät: Alarmgeber zur Übertragung von Sprachnachrichten.
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    • B2B-Only
      Installation system/device - Contact us via contact form , email or phone 055 251 00 88
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    • Contact ID

      SIA/CONTACT-ID is a standardized transmission protocol from the Security Industry Association, which includes companies such as AT&T, ADT, Bosch and TYCO. It is one of the most widely used standard protocols in the world for the digital transmission of information from emergency alarm systems to an emergency call center.

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    • DESFire®
      The MIFARE transponder operates at a range of up to 10 cm and uses a frequency of 13.561 MHz. A...
    • deterrence
      Deterrence Products that are visible from the outside deter potential burglars, e.g. B. an...
    • DHCP
      Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a communication protocol in computer technology....
    • DoorProtect Plus
      The AJAX DoorProtect PLUS is a wireless sensor for monitoring door and window openings with a...
    • DynDNS
      DynDNS or DDNS - Dynamic Domain Name Server Entry Network service that maintains and updates...
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    • EN Grade 1
      Grade 1. The system can fend off inexperienced attackers. It protects the most obvious entry...
    • EN Grade 2
      Grade 2. The system can repel experienced attackers using specialized equipment. It protects...
    • EN Grade 3
      Grade 3. The system can repel intruders who possess professional skills and knowledge and use...
    • EN Grade 4
      Grade 4. The system can withstand professional groups who plan break-ins in advance and are...
    • Encryption
      Encryption (also: ciphering or cryptography) is the key-dependent conversion of data called...
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    • FTP
      FTP -File Transfer Protocol Network protocol for File Transfer
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    • HTS
      The term "hazard detection system" (HTS) encompasses all alarm systems capable of independently...
  • j
    • Jeweller
      Secure wireless technology from Ajax Systems for their wireless systems such as the AJAX HUB.
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    • Level 4-Benutzer
      User for the ABUS Secvest! As a level 4 user, you have rights for access the level 4. With...
    • Lux
      Lux Unit of measurement for brightness. Sunlight in summer has a luminous intensity of...
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    • Magnetic contact
      A magnetic contact is an automatic detector for monitoring, for example, doors, windows, roller...
    • Motion Detection
      The motion detection of a network camera is part of the automatic analysis of the video content...
    • MPEG-4
      MPEG-4 Compression method, precursor to H.264
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    • NAS
      NAS - Network Attached Storage Network attached storage (NAS) is a centralized file server...
    • NFC
      NFC stands for near field communication and is an international transmission standard that is...
    • Notstromversorgung
      The emergency power supply is provided by an emergency power system (NEA). Such an...
    • NTP
      NTP - Network Time Protocol Standard for synchronizing clocks in computer systems over...
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    • operating system
      An operating system, also called OS, is a collection of computer programs that manages the...
    • OS Malevich
      OS Malevich is the operating system of AJAX's HUBs (alarm centers).
    • OSD
      OSD - On Screen Display Convenient menu display and operation via a screen
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    • Panic Alarm
      A hold-up alarm is a special part of a hold-up alarm system. Hold-up alarms are push buttons in...
    • Perimeter protection
      Perimeter protection refers to the protection of the outer boundaries of a building, site, or...
    • PIP
      PIP - Picture In Picture Function of monitors to display an image within an image
    • Port forwarding
      Port forwarding is the process of redirecting a connection arriving on a specific port over a...
    • presence
      In the private sector, approximately 10 percent of burglaries occur when the occupants are...
    • Push-Benachrichtigungen
      Push notifications are messages that appear on your smartphone without opening the respective...
  • r
    • Reed switch
      The Reed switch secures doors and windows against break-ins. Unauthorized opening is detected...
    • Relay outputs
      Relay outputs Switching outputs for external devices (lighting control, electric roller...
    • Rolling Code
      A cryptographic algorithm used by the transmitter to send a code that changes with each radio...
    • RTSP
      RTSP - Real Time Streaming Protocol Protocol for mobile data transmission on mobile phones or...
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    • Sabotage
      What does sabotage mean? The term sabotage comes from French and originally means the planned...
    • Secvest App
      The Secvest app for Android and iOS devices is an optional control element for the Secvest...
    • SIA
      SIA/CONTACT-ID is a standardized transmission protocol developed by the Security Industry...
    • Signal transmitter
      Signaling device An alarm device that sounds an alarm (siren, flashing light, etc.) when...
    • Silent alarm
      The purpose of a silent alarm is to summon help in the event of an alarm without drawing...
    • Smoke detector
      Smoke detectors are technical devices capable of detecting and reporting smoke at an early...
    • Sub-Areas
      Sub-areas An alarm system can be divided into sub-areas, each of which functions as its own...
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    • TCP/IP
      TCP/IP, or the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, is a set of communications...
    • Telephone Dialer
      Telephone dialer Device used to send alarm messages from a control center via telephone line...
    • Temperature Sensor
      Temperature sensors are usually electrical or electronic components that provide an electrical...
    • Tilt sensor
      Tilt sensors are used to measure the tilt angle and monitor changes in the tilt angle.
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    • USV
      What does uninterruptible power supply mean? An uninterruptible power supply, or UPS for...
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    • Water detector
      Water detector For detecting water damage/flooding, consisting of a base unit and a water...
    • WiFi
      Wireless Local Area Network refers to a local radio network, which usually refers to a standard...
    • Wireless Alarm System
      Alarm system whose detectors are connected to the Base via radio (wireless) (quick, easy...
    • Wireless Control
      A Wireless Control Panel is used to operate/control an Alarm System remotely. As the name...
    • wireless control unit
      A wireless keypad is used to operate/control an alarm system remotely. As the name suggests, the...

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