Specifications

Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc.
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72 – Set up phone dialer memories:
There are twenty phone number memories in the Sicon-8. Each memory can hold up to 31 digits. When
programming critical alarms, memory locations can be used for as many channels as desired. Critical alarms can
only dial out if the Sicon-8 is connected to a telephone line or suitable simulator. The Sicon-8 cannot dial
outbound numbers through a cell phone connection. There are several special characters & functions related to
the telephone dialer memories:
An asterisk (*) followed by a single digit sets a pause of 5 seconds multiplied by the digit that was entered. For
instance *6 sets a 30 second pause. Note that *0 sets a pause of 1 minute. Minimum pause time is 5 secs.
A double asterisk (**) is used to store a single asterisk in the dialing sequence.
An asterisk followed by a pound (*#) is used to store a single pound (#) in the dialing sequence.
Note that pauses, pounds and asterisks take two DTMF tones to create them and so count as two of the 32
storable digits for each memory location.
Call Dialer Setup Chart
Comm
and
beep Mem Loc Speaks Number (if there is one
stored. Says “disabled” if never
before programmed.
Confirm or
record
Beep Enter Telephone
Number
Speaks
Number.
Confirm or
record
beep
beep
72 ♪ Xx Says number or “disabled” if none 0 or 1 ♪ 1 555 555 1212 + # Says
number
0 or 1 ♫
Examples
72
♪ 01 (Speaks #, if any) 1 to record ♪ ** or *# to store * or #
Enter single # to end
Says
number
0 to save ♫
72 ♪ 02, etc (Speaks #, if any) ♪ pause = *1 -*0 ♫
HINT: If there is no number programmed, the unit will speak “disabled”. Enter a 1 to store a number.
73 – Enable or disable individual phone numbers.
This function is used to avoid reprogramming channel alarms when someone on the action alarm dial lists is to be
unavailable. Disabling that memory does not erase the memory but keeps that number from being dialed when an action
alarm or alarms occur. A zero disables and a one enables. Example: to mute memory location #1, enter 91, 73, 01, 0 or
1.
74 – Invert DTMF relay commands
This function inverts the actions associated with star (*) and pound (#) so that the # key becomes raise and the * key is
power. This makes the DTMF relay function of the Sicon-8 mirror other remote controls on the market.
To program, enter 91, 74, followed by a one (1) to invert or a zero (0) for normal mode.
75 - Enable/disable remote toggling of Remote/Local mode
When the Sicon-8 is in local mode, it will not answer an incoming phone call until after the number of rings that has been
set in #79 below (Default=20). If the remote toggling is enabled See #94 of the system setup menu), you can use your
remote toggle password (default = 1379) to change from local mode to remote mode. Default for this function is disabled
for safety reasons. Enter 0 to disable and 1 to enable.
Setup: The Sicon-8 beeps once. Enter a two-digit phone dialer memory location (01
thru 20).
Sicon speaks any
programmed digits for that location, then beeps. If nothing is programmed, it says “disabled”. Pauses are
represented by a high/low tone (Be-Doop). * and # play their actual DTMF tones. Enter a 0 to confirm (ends
sequence if confirmed) and a 1 to record a new number. If you entered a 1 to record, then enter the telephone
number to be dialed followed by the #. Sicon beeps twice ending this sequence. Note that * and # symbols can have
special functions as described above & can also be stored as their actual DTMF tones.