User guide

9. SELECTING THE OPERATING MODE
The Advent xt system can report calls to an onsite manager via a DECT cordless telephone, to a mobile
warden via a standard mobile telephone or a remote control centre via a PSTN line.
The operating mode is selected via a keyswitch on the Status Module or by entering special codes on
the DECT telephone.
If the system is operating in the Onsite Mode and an alarm call remains un-answered for a preset time
period (typically 6 minutes) the system will automatically switch to Local Offsite Mode and report the
call to a mobile warden. If the call still remains un-answered Remote Offsite Mode will be selected and
the call will be diverted to a 24 hour control centre.
It is not possible to select Local Offsite or Remote Offsite Mode if a telephone line fault exists. If the
system is operating in either offsite mode and a telephone line fault develops then the system will report
calls to the Onsite Manager. The operating mode is not changed and calls will go back to the selected
offsite mode as soon as the fault clears. A telephone line fault will be reported on the DECT telephone,
the Status Module and a BT line fault beacon (if fitted).
MODE SELECTION USING THE STATUS MODULE
The Status Module is usually located in the managers office.
1. Turn the keyswitch to select the desired operating mode
2. Check the relevant yellow LED illuminates
3. Remove the key from the switch
Note, the operating mode will not change when
the green “Call in Progress” LED is illuminated.
Wait until the call is ended before turning the key.
An optional printer is available to log all system
activity with the time & date of each event.
MODE SELECTION USING THE
DECT TELEPHONE
The DECT telephone can be used to confirm the current operating mode or change the operating
mode by entering one of four special codes;
CONFIRM CURRENT OPERATING MODE: 1. Press the Line key and enter 8 1
2. Wait for the “Ready” prompt in the earpiece
3. Enter the code 1004 followed by the  key
4. The current operating mode will be announced
5. Wait for the “Ready” prompt in the earpiece
Press the Line key to maintain the current operating mode or enter one of the following codes to select
a new operating mode;
TO CHANGE THE OPERATING MODE: Enter the code 1005 for Onsite Mode
Enter the code 1006 for Local Offsite Mode
Enter the code 1007 for Remote Offsite Mode
Press the  key
The new operating mode will be announced
Press the Line key to clear the connection
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