Instruction manual
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General System Operation
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.
The security system has several zones or areas of protection and each of these zones will have one or more detection
devices connected to it (devices such as motion detectors, door contacts, glassbreak detectors or shock sensors).
The regular keypad is an important part of your security system. It is used to send commands to the system and to
display system information. Even though you can use a telephone and the Escort4580 to operate your system, the
telephone will not automatically display or indicate system status or zones in alarm. Therefore, it is essential that
a regular keypad be placed in a location that is accessible by all users of the security system, and that it be checked
regularly for any changes in system status.
Access Codes
When using a telephone to operate your security system, you will use the same access codes as when using the
regular keypad. Your Master Code and other codes programmed on your system function exactly as if you were
using a regular keypad. Refer to your system’s
Instruction Manual
for further information on access codes.
In addition, you will need to enter a telephone access code, before you can use the system through the Escort4580.
Your installer will give you this code (see
Accessing Your Security Syste
m for more information).
NOTE: Do not use Duress Codes with the Escort4580.
Audio Help
If your security system has an audio interface module (PC4936 and intercom stations) connected to it, the Escort4580
can provide step-by-step audio instructions through the intercom stations. To access the audio help function:
1. Press the Help function key on the keypad
2. The Escort4580 announces audio help prompts over the intercom station near the keypad.
NOTE: If a user is accessing the Escort locally over the telephone line, the Help function key will not work.
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