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What does bypass mean in a security system?

What does bypass mean in a security system?

What Is A Bypass? A “bypass” is the term used in the alarm world to mean intentionally deactivating a particular sensor or “zone” in your security system. Bypassed zones won’t be monitored by your security system, so they won’t cause an alarm if the zone is violated/disturbed.

How can I bypass the Master Alarm Code?

Arm the system as usual. NOTE: After disarming the system, you must repeat this process to setup the bypasses for the next time you arm the system. 1. With the system in the disarmed, select the “Zones” icon. The system will display the list of zones. 2. Select the zone (s) you want to bypass and select “Bypass”. 3. Enter your master alarm code.

What happens if you bypass a security zone?

Bypassed zones will not sound an alarm, and reduces the level of security. If bypassing a zone because it is not working, service the issue immediately so that the problem can be resolved and your system returned to proper working order. Ensure that no zones are unintentionally bypassed when arming your system.

How can I bypass a home security sensor?

Open the Frontpoint App or website and login to see your system. From the drop-down menu select, “Security System.” Tap the “Bypass Sensors” link and you will see a list of the sensors you can bypass. Tap the circle button to the right of the list item you’d like to select.

What does bypass mean on an alarm system?

Bypass is the term used to describe the ability to deactivate specific zones of the alarm system before arming the system. Bypassing allows for certain areas to be disarmed while the rest of the space is armed.

What is bypassing a zone on a security system?

To bypass a zone on a Vista panel: The panel must be in the disarmed state, enter the 4 digit security code, followed by the number 6 [Bypass] and the 2 digit zone number to be bypassed (ex: [1234] [6] [04] to bypass zone 04 – always add a 0 in front of a single digit zone number). The keypad will display a bypass message for the zone number.

Why do I need to bypass a zone on my Honeywell alarm?

There are many reasons you many wish to bypass a zone, which means that the system will disregard any alarms from that zone when armed. These include low batteries on devices, construction, or animals or pets. Here’s step-by-step instructions on how to bypass zones on your Honeywell Vista Security alarm panel:

Can a malfunction cause a security system to go off?

Rarely though, a malfunction will cause a security system to beep and/or go into alarm for no apparent reason. Your first instinct is probably to use your code to turn off the system, and this is the correct thing to do. Unfortunately, some problems can prevent the keypads from communicating with the main panel.

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Ruth Doyle