a. Help: Used to produce a display for all commands available to the
operator. The help command, followed by a specific command, shall
produce a short explanation of the purpose, use, and system reaction to
that command.
b. Acknowledge Alarms: Used to acknowledge that the alarm message has
been observed by the operator.
c.
Clear Alarms: Used to remove an alarm from the active screen.
d. Input Guard Response: The system shall provide preprogrammed guard
responses to allow the monitoring force to create a log of responses to
alarm events. The preprogrammed guard inputs shall include phrases
such as "dispatched security personnel", "contacted supervisor", or
"false alarm".
e. Place Zone in Access: Used to remotely disable intrusion alarm
circuits emanating from a specific zone. The system shall be
structured so that tamper circuits cannot be disabled by the console
operator.
f. Place Zone in Secure: Used to remotely activate intrusion alarm
circuits emanating from a specific zone.
g. System Test: Allows the operator to initiate a system wide
operational test.
h. Zone Test: Allows the operator to initiate an operational test for
a specific zone.
i.
Print Reports:
Allows the operator to initiate printing of reports.
j.
Change Operator:
Used for changing operators.
k. Security Lighting Controls:
Allows the operator to remotely turn
on/off security lights.
l. Display Graphics:
Used to display any graphic displays implemented
in the system.
2.3.10.5
System Access Control
The system shall provide a means to define system operator capability and
functions through multiple, password protected operator levels. At least 3
operator levels shall be provided. System operators and managers with
appropriate password clearances shall be able to change operator levels for
all operators. Three successive attempts by an operator to execute
functions beyond their defined level during a 24-hour period shall initiate
a software tamper alarm. A minimum of 32 passwords shall be usable with
the system software. The system shall display the operator's name or
initials in the console's first field. The system shall print the
operator's name or initials, action, date, and time on the system printer
at log-on and log-off. The password shall not be displayed or printed.
Each password shall be definable and assignable for the following:
a.
Commands usable.
b.
Menus available for display.
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