User guide

3. ANSWERING A CALL
To answer an alarm call, press the Line key on the DECT cordless handset and listen to the alarm
message in the earpiece (the alarm message will repeat until the  key is pressed). Press the  key
after the message and speak with the caller. To cancel the alarm call press the # key followed by the
Line key to clear the connection.
TO ANSWER A CALL: 1. Press the Line key
2. Listen to the alarm message in the earpiece
3. Press the  key to open speech
4. Speak to the resident, stop speaking to listen
5. Press the # key to cancel the call
6. Press the Line key to clear the connection
If you intend calling another resident press the # key and wait for the “Ready” prompt, then enter the
flat number followed by the  key.
NORMAL CALL TYPES
An alarm call initiated by a resident will normally be from the intercom unit, a ceiling pullcord or a radio
pendant. The following messages may be reported;
“Intercom Alarm Flat 1” a call has been made from the intercom unit in flat 1
“Pullcord Alarm Flat 1” a call has been made from a ceiling pullcord in flat 1
“Pendant Alarm Flat 1” a call has been made from a pendant allocated to flat 1
AUTOMATIC CALL TYPES
An alarm call triggered automatically may be from a smoke detector, a PIR movement detector or
another environmental device. The Advent xt monitors itself for faults and these are also reported, see
examples below;
“Smoke Alarm Flat 1” the smoke alarm has detected a fire in flat 1
“Intruder Alarm Flat 1” the PIR has detected an intruder in flat 1
“Fault Alarm Flat 1” there’s a fault with the intercom in flat 1
“Open Circuit Alarm Flat 1” there’s a wiring fault on a ceiling pullcord in flat 1
“System Mains Fail” the system mains supply has failed
“System Battery Low” the system battery standby is running low
“System Mains Restored” the mains supply is restored
“System BT Line Fault” there’s a fault with the system telephone line
“System BT Line Restored” the system telephone line is restored
“System Fuse Blown” the system has blown a fuse
If a system fault is reported the red “Faults Exist” LED will be illuminated on the Status Module as a
reminder that a problem requires attention.
It is possible to check the system Fault Memory by entering a special code via the DECT handset and
listening to the messages, see Section 11 of this manual.
The power supply for all the intercom units on your scheme is monitored by the system. Should this
supply fail a “System Fuse Blown” message will be reported and none of the intercom units will be able
to initiate an alarm - contact your Service Engineer immediately.
15 September 2009 FM0420 issue D Page 5