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FIIG:  A23900

Entry Date:  Mar-27-1998

Concept:  

Status:  A

Applicability:  A

Type:  0

Definition:  A programmable electronic device that performs the dual function of an alarm control and a digital communicator. The alarm control monitors the output of sensors and/or detectors, and may activate warning devices such as bells, buzzers, horns, sirens, and/or lights. The communicator formats and transmits alarms and system status in a standard digital format over the public switched telephone network to a receiver at a remote monitoring station. Programming and mode changes are achieved by means of an associated keypad and/or by downloading from a personal computer connected via a modem to the telephone network.

Basic INC:  70528

Basic Name:  CONTROL

Description:  1. A device used to govern a machine or mechanism in operation. Excludes: Governor and Regulator. 2. (Electrical/Electronic) A component which governs the operation of another component or grouping of components. Excludes: Control (1) and Controller (1). Do not use for such items as switches, circuit breakers, regulators, relays, rheostats and the like which are used without the addition of other parts to accomplish this function.