ABAT Communication Systems & Central Station Monitoring Flashcards
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What does 'enhanced call verification' (ECV) or 'two-call verification' require before dispatching police?
Answer: The central station must make at least two calls to verified contacts before requesting dispatch
Enhanced call verification requires the central station to attempt contact with at least two separate phone numbers before requesting a police dispatch, reducing false alarm dispatches.
Which type of alarm transmission supervision monitors the communication path by requiring the panel to periodically 'check in' with the central station?
Answer: Polling supervision
Polling supervision requires the alarm panel to send periodic heartbeat signals to the central station, which then monitors for missed polls to detect communication path failures.
What is the purpose of a 'runner service' offered by some central stations?
Answer: To physically dispatch a central station employee to the subscriber's location to investigate an alarm
A runner service dispatches a central station representative to physically respond to the subscriber's premises to investigate an alarm, offering an alternative or supplement to police response.
When installing an LTE cellular communicator in a metal equipment cabinet, what installation practice is critical for signal quality?
Answer: Mount the antenna outside the metal cabinet or use a remote antenna cable
Metal enclosures act as a Faraday cage and can severely attenuate cellular signals, so the antenna must be mounted externally or an antenna extension cable must route the antenna outside the cabinet.
What does 'false alarm ratio' (FAR) tracking by a municipality primarily influence?
Answer: Potential fines, permit revocation, or reduced police response priority for the subscriber
Municipalities track FAR per subscriber address, and excessive false alarms can result in fines, suspension of police response, or revocation of alarm permits.
Which industry organization developed the ANSI/SIA CP-01 standard that controls false alarm features in alarm panels?
Answer: Security Industry Association (SIA)
ANSI/SIA CP-01 was developed by the Security Industry Association to standardize alarm panel features (such as entry delay extensions and cross-zone verification) that reduce false alarm dispatches.