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Which SEM-DSC PowerSeries sensor groups are eligible for Sensor Activity Monitoring (SAM)?

Sensor Activity Monitoring (SAM) allows users to see the current status (i.e., open, closed, idle, activated, etc.) of sensors enrolled in the system. 

The following are the SEM-DSC PowerSeries sensor groups that are eligible for SAM:  

Group Number Description Equipment Type
01 Delay 1 Door/Window
02 Delay 2 Door/Window
03 Instant Door/Window
04 Interior Motion

05

Interior Stay/Away

Motion

06 Delay Stay/Away Door/Window
22 Momentary Keyswitch Arm Keyswitch
23 Maintained Keyswitch Arm Keyswitch
25 Interior/Delay Motion
26 24-Hr Non-Alarm Non-Reporting 
31 Day Zone Daynight zone
32 Instant Stay/Away Door/Window
37 Night Zone Daynight zone

Note: Sensor Activity Monitoring (SAM) is not recommended for glassbreaks, smoke detectors, fire detectors, or carbon monoxide detectors because these will put a panel into alarm regardless of the panel's current arming state.

 

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