The access level describes one of several conditions of voice alarm control and indicating equipment (VACIE) in which an appropriately authorized user can have access to or a view of the following functions on the system:
- Activating operating elements
- Performing operations
- Viewing indicators and/or information
Access authorization is implemented on a country-specific basis and can be enabled using the following protective measures, for example:
- Keyboard shortcut
- Key switch
- Locked cabinet door
- Closed room
- Other
Access levels 1…4 have the following properties:
Access level 1
Access level 1 is accessible to everyone or, depending on the configuration of the voice alarm system, to authorized persons with a general responsibility for monitoring safety.
Access level 2
Access level 2 is accessible to trained and authorized persons who are responsible for safety.
In access level 2, the VACIE can be operated in the following operating conditions:
- Quiescent condition
- Voice alarm condition
- Fault warning condition
Access level 3
Access level 3 is accessible to trained and authorized persons for the following rights and tasks:
- Changing system-specific data which is saved within the VACIE or controlled by it:
- Designations
- Allocation to voice alarm zones
- Alarm organization
- Saving and changing emergency tones and messages
- Servicing the VACIE in accordance with the instructions and data from the manufacturer
Access level 4
Access level 4 is accessible to persons who have been trained and authorized by the VACIE manufacturer for the following rights and tasks:
- Servicing the VACIE
- Changing the firmware
- Changing fundamental functions