® Escort4580 v1.3 • Instruction Manual WARNING: This manual contains information on limitations regarding product use and unction and information on the limitations as to liability of the manufacturer. The entire manual should be carefully read.
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Digital Security Controls Ltd. could void your authority to use this equipment. This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception.
Table of Contents Introduction 1 About Your Security System .......................................................................................................................................... 1 General System Operation 2 Access Codes ................................................................................................................................................................ 2 Audio Help .................................................................................................
WARNING Please Read Carefully Note to Installers This warning contains vital information. As the only individual in contact with system users, it is your responsibility to bring each item in this warning to the attention of the users of this system. System Failures This system has been carefully designed to be as effective as possible. There are circumstances, however, involving fire, burglary, or other types of emergencies where it may not provide protection.
Introduction S e c t i o n 1 The Escort4580 Voice Assisted Security Control provides easy to understand audible information about the status of your security system, and makes operation simple by prompting you through each operation. The Escort4580 allows any Touch-Tone* telephone to act as a keypad for your security system. The telephone could be any phone that is on the same line as your security system, or an outside telephone which may be used to call the security system.
General System Operation S e c t i o n 2 Your security system is made up of a control panel, one or more regular keypads, the Escort4580, and various detectors and sensors. The control panel will be mounted out of the way in a utility room or in the basement. The metal cabinet contains the system electronics, Escort4580 Voice Assisted Security Control, fuses and standby battery. There is normally no reason for anyone but the installer or service persons to have access to the control panel.
Accessing Your Security System S e c t i o n 3 Local Access To access your security system from a telephone on the same phone line as your security system: 1. Pick up the telephone. You will hear a dial tone. 2. Enter your [Telephone Access Code]. The dial tone will stop and the system will announce 'Hello' 3. Depending on how your system is set up, the system may announce 'Enter Your Access Code' Enter your [Access Code]. 4. You can now access system functions.
Accessing Partitions S e c t i o n 4 What is a Partition? A partition is a group of zones which act independently of other groups of zones. Each partition acts as an independent alarm system. Each partition will have different valid access codes. The access codes assigned to one partition may not work on another partition. Your installer can assign access codes to more than one partition to allow someone to use one access code for several different partitions.
Arming The System S e c t i o n 5 Arming the System 1. Access the security system using the steps described in the 'Accessing Your Security System' section of this manual. 2. Select a partition to arm as described in the 'Accessing Partitions' section of this manual. If the selected partition is ready to be armed, the system will announce: 'To Turn {Partition X} on Enter Your Access code' 3. Enter your [Access Code]. The system will announce 'Turning {Partition X} on. Exit Delay in Progress.
Disarming The System S e c t i o n 6 IMPORTANT If you return to the premises and find that an alarm has occurred while you were away, it is possible that an intruder may still be on the premises. Do not enter the premises. Go to the nearest telephone and contact the authorities. Disarming the System To disarm your security system: 1. Access the security system using the steps described in the 'Accessing Your Security System' section of this manual. 2.
If An Alarm Sounds S e c t i o n 7 Fire Alarm Your installer will tell you if fire detection equipment has been installed and activated on your system. Fire alarms sound with a pulsing tone. If you hear a fire alarm, follow your emergency evacuation plan immediately. Refer to the guidelines for family escape planning at the back of this manual. Intrusion Alarm Intrusion alarms sound with a continuous tone.
Bypassing Zones S e c t i o n 8 You may bypass zones when access is required to part of the protected area when the system is armed. Bypassed zones will not cause an alarm.You can only bypass zones when the system is disarmed. Zone Bypass Menu To bypass zones, or clear bypassed zones: 1. Access the security system using the steps described in the 'Accessing Your Security System' section of this manual. 2. Select a partition as described in the 'Accessing Partitions' section of this manual. 3.
Trouble Conditions S e c t i o n 9 The system continuously monitors a number of conditions that may affect system operation. If a trouble condition occurs, the regular keypads on the system will beep twice every ten seconds and their 'Trouble' lights will come on. Trouble conditions will not be indicated on the telephone until the system is accessed through the telephone. When a trouble condition is present, the system will announce 'System Fault present. Service is required.
Special Functions S e c t i o n 1 0 Output Control Your Maxsys system comes with a feature called Command Outputs. These outputs will operate sets of lights, door strikes and various other items depending on what you and your installer have decided to add to your system. These outputs must be programmed by your installer. Up to eight command outputs can be added to your system. To activate the output using the Escort4580: 1.
Setting the Time and Date 1. Access the security system using the steps described in the 'Accessing Your Security System' section of this manual. 2. Press [*]. When the system announces 'For Special Functions press [6]' press [6]. The system will announce 'Enter your Access Code' 3. Enter your [Access Code]. 4. When the system announces 'For Time and Date press [1]' press [1]. The system will then announce the current time and date, and then 'To change the Time, press [1]. To change the Date, press [2].
Volume and Speech Rate The volume and speech rate controls allow you to adjust the volume of the messages announced by the system, and to select the rate at which the messages are read. Volume Control 1. Access the security system using the steps described in the 'Accessing Your Security System' section of this manual. 2. Press [*]. When the system announces 'For Special Functions press [6]' press [6]. 3. The system will announce 'Enter your Access Code' Enter your [Access Code]. 4.
Home Automation S e c t i o n 1 1 Home Automation allows you to control lights, appliances, and other devices through the security system. The system can be set to operate devices automatically: lights can be turned on and off at certain times of the day, air conditioning can be controlled, and so on, according to programmed 'schedules'. 'Scheduling' is designed to give the premises an 'occupied' appearance while you are away.
Mode Control Mode Control allows you to turn schedules for groups of items ON and OFF. For example, your installer may set up a Vacation mode to control lights and drapery while you are away from the premises. Your installer will inform you if modes and schedules have been programmed for your system, and how and when they operate. Or, your installer may program a Lights mode, which controls the timing of the lights on the premises.
Fire Safety in the Home S e c t i o n 1 2 Most fires occur in the home, and to minimize this danger it is recommended that a household fire safety audit be conducted and a family escape plan be developed. Household Fire Safety Check your home for the following potential hazards: • Are all electrical appliances and outlets in a safe condition? Check for frayed cords, overloaded lighting circuits, and so on.
LIMITED WARRANTY Digital Security Controls Ltd. warrants the original purchaser that for a period of twelve months from the date of purchase, the product shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. During the warranty period, Digital Security Controls Ltd. shall, at its option, repair or replace any defective product upon return of the product to its factory, at no charge for labour and materials.
