Arm & standby
Separate from Code Red / Blue:
| State | Arnold Alert name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Armed | System Armed | Horns will play bells and codes (normal default) |
| Unarmed | System Standby | Commands logged but held — horns stay silent |
Who may arm / disarm
Section titled “Who may arm / disarm”System Admin PIN holders:
- Alert Control (mobile Admin panel)
- Alert Desk → System
- 9090 → press 5 → admin PIN
When to use standby
Section titled “When to use standby”- Maintenance or AV work in empty building
- Preventing accidental horns during testing
- Do not leave standby during public gatherings without explicit reason
Held commands
Section titled “Held commands”While standby, staff can still tap codes — they appear in the activity log as Queued (standby) until an admin arms again.