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Intrusion

Intrusion Screen​

Screen Overview​

The Intrusion screen provides operators with real-time arm/disarm controls for an integrated intrusion system at a selected facility. From this page you can choose a facility filter and issue panel commands such as Disarm, Away, Stay, Instant, Bypass, Enable, and Disable.

Field Definitions​

Field LabelDefinitionNotes
Intrusion (page title)Identifies the current control screen for intrusion functions.Read-only.
Filter (funnel icon)Opens filtering to target the facility and, when available, specific areas/partitions or points.At least one facility must be selected to enable most actions.
#FacilityName (filter chip)Displays the currently selected facility context.Click the “x” on the chip (when shown) to clear; multiple facilities may be supported depending on permissions.
Content AreaThe main workspace where selected areas/partitions or points appear for control and status.May be empty until a facility is selected or data loads.
Disarm (button)Sends a disarm command to the selected area/partition.Requires appropriate privileges; may prompt for confirmation.
Away (button)Arms all zones in the selected area with exit and entry delays.Typical use when the space is unoccupied.
Stay (button)Arms perimeter zones while allowing interior motion zones to remain inactive; entry delay applies.Typical use when occupants remain inside.
Instant (button)Arms perimeter zones with no entry delay.Triggers immediate alarm on entry; use with caution.
Bypass (button)Temporarily excludes selected zones/points from arming.Usually valid for one arming cycle; selection of target zones required.
Enable (button)Re-enables a previously disabled zone/point or feature.Restores to normal supervision/arming eligibility.
Disable (button)Disables a zone/point or feature to prevent supervision and alarms.Typically requires elevated permission; impacts monitoring.

Screen Actions and Functions​

  • Filter – Choose facility and, when available, specific areas/partitions or points to control.
  • Disarm – Disarms the selected area/partition.
  • Away – Arms all zones with standard entry/exit delays.
  • Stay – Arms perimeter while allowing interior movement; entry delay remains.
  • Instant – Arms perimeter with no entry delay.
  • Bypass – Bypasses selected zones for the next arming cycle.
  • Enable – Re-enables a disabled zone/point.
  • Disable – Disables a zone/point to prevent alarms and supervision.

Usage Instructions & Examples​

  1. Select a Facility

    1. Click the Filter (funnel) icon.
    2. Choose the desired facility and, if applicable, the target area/partition.
    3. Apply. Confirm the #FacilityName chip appears.

  2. Arm the System in Away Mode

    1. Ensure doors/windows are closed and required zones are ready.
    2. Click Away.
    3. Confirm the prompt (if shown). Exit during the countdown.

  3. Arm the System in Stay or Instant Mode

    1. With the facility selected, choose Stay to arm perimeter with entry delay, or Instant to arm perimeter without entry delay.
    2. Confirm any prompts. Remain inside as needed.

  4. Disarm the System

    1. Ensure the correct facility/area is selected.
    2. Click Disarm.
    3. Provide any required authentication/confirmation.

  5. Bypass a Zone Prior to Arming

    1. Use the Filter to locate the area/points view.
    2. Select the specific zone/point to exclude.
    3. Click Bypass and confirm.
    4. Proceed to arm using Away, Stay, or Instant.

  6. Disable/Enable a Point

    1. Select the point from the content area.
    2. Click Disable to take it out of service (or Enable to restore).
    3. Verify status updates before arming.

System Behaviors and Edge Cases​

  • Commands target the currently selected facility and area/partition; if none is selected, the system prompts to choose one.
  • If zones are faulted/open, arming may be blocked unless the panel supports force arm; the UI may prompt to bypass or cancel.
  • Instant mode removes entry delay; any entry will alarm immediately.
  • Bypass typically lasts for a single arming cycle; after disarm, zones return to normal unless explicitly disabled.
  • Disable removes a point from supervision; alarms and troubles may be suppressed for that point until re-enabled.
  • Buttons may be disabled based on user permissions, facility selection, or panel connectivity.
  • All actions are logged to the audit trail; some deployments also generate notifications or events.
  • If the intrusion panel or network is offline, commands will fail and an error message is shown; retry after connectivity restores.

Permissions​

  • Accessible to users with Intrusion Control privileges (e.g., Security Operators, Tenant Administrators, Global Administrators).
  • Disarm and arming modes (Away/Stay/Instant) require Arm/Disarm permission on the target area/partition.
  • Bypass, Enable, and Disable require elevated permissions for point management.
  • Users without sufficient rights can view but cannot issue commands; action buttons appear disabled.

Linked Workflows​

  • Review alarms and operator activity in the Events/Alarms reporting screens.
  • Configure panels, areas/partitions, and points in Setup > Hardware (intrusion devices) before using this control screen.
  • Create notifications or automation rules that react to arm/disarm events in the notifications/automation modules.

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