Alarm System Operations and Management

These flashcards cover essential concepts and protocols related to alarm system operations and management as outlined in the lecture notes.

What are the AM responsibilities regarding alarm systems?

Conduct JRV check, duress checks, ensure authorized personnel access, maintain status on IDS monitors, acknowledge alarms, and dispatch according to priority.

What does NARFAR stand for?

NARFAR is a guideline limiting false alarms and nuisance alarms per sensor region per calendar month.

What constitutes a false alarm?

A false alarm is when there is no identifiable cause for the alarm activation.

What should be done in case of a malfunction alarm?

Notify NCOIC, log the discrepancy in AFTO 781A, and check for communication issues like low battery or panel down.

What is the alarm event priority response order?

1. Intrusion alarms, 2. Tamper alarms, 3. Boundary intrusion alarms, 4. Boundary tamper alarms, 5. AECS alarms, 6. Duress alarms, 7. Approach zone sensor alarms, 8. Other alarms.

How frequently should alarm tests be conducted for AA&E facilities?

Monthly.

What is the consequence of entering an invalid pin three consecutive times?

A 2-minute lockout will be activated.

What does the icon for a duress alarm look like?

The icon for a duress alarm is a pistol.

What is the purpose of the uninterrupted power supply (UPS) operation?

To ensure that equipment receives uninterrupted power during a power failure or surge.

What actions should be taken when a panel is down?

Contact NCOIC and log a work order in AFTO 781A.

What is the role of IMonitor in alarm system management?

IMonitor is used as the primary program to access announced and unannounced alarms.