Instruction Manual ESCORT 4580 Version 1.0 and 1.
Introduction The Escort 4580 Voice Assisted Security Control provides easy to understand audible information about the status of your security system, and makes operation simple by prompting the user through each operation. The Escort 4580 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 Your security system is made up of a control panel, one or more regular keypads, the Escort 4580, 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, Escort 4580 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 Local Access Use this procedure to access your security system from a telephone that is on the same phone line as your security system. No dialling is necessary. Pick up the telephone; you will hear a dial tone. Enter your [Local or Remote Telephone Access Code]. The dial tone will stop and the system will announce “Hello” Depending on the feature activated for your system, the system may then announce “Enter Your Access Code”. Enter your [Access Code].
Accessing Multiple Partitions Access the security system using the steps described in the Accessing Your Security System section of this manual. The system will announce one or more messages to advise you of the status of the system. The system will then announce the list of partitions to which your Access Code is assigned. For example, the system may announce: “Partition One is ready. To select Partition One press [1]” “Partition Two is ready. To select Partition Two press [2]” “Partition Three is ready.
Arming The System How To Arm the System Access the security system using the steps described in the Accessing Your Security System section of this manual. 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 1 on Enter Your Access code” Enter your [Access Code]. The system will announce “Turning Partition One on. Exit Delay in Progress.
Disarming The System 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. How to Disarm the System To disarm your security system, access the security system using the steps described in the Accessing Your Security System section of this manual.
Alarm Memory Your system will record in its memory alarms that occurred while the system was armed. If an alarm occurred while the system was armed, the system will announce this message when the system is disarmed: “There are {number} alarms in memory, Zones {number}” To review the Zones that went into alarm, press [Q].
Bypassing Zones Zones may be bypassed when access is required to part of the protected area when the system is armed. Bypassed zones will not cause an alarm. Zones may only be bypassed when the system is disarmed. How to Bypass Zones To bypass zones, access the security system using the steps described in the Accessing Your Security System section of this manual. Select a Partition as described in the Accessing Partitions section of this manual.
Trouble Conditions 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.
Sensor Reset Feature The Sensor Reset function is used to reset latching devices, such as smoke detectors. Your installer will inform you of how and when to use this function. How to Reset Sensors With the system disarmed, access the security system using the steps described in the Accessing Your Security System section of this manual. Select a Partition as described in the Accessing Partitions section of this manual. Press the [Q] Key.
Special Functions Door Chime Feature When the Door Chime feature is enabled, a series of beeps will sound from the system keypads when certain zones are opened or closed. Your installer will inform you if the Door Chime feature is enabled, and which zones on your system will activate the Chime. The Door Chime can be used to indicate the opening and closing of a door, such as a back door that is not always in sight. Note that the Door Chime feature will only function while the system is disarmed.
Setting the Time and Date With the system disarmed, access the security system using the steps described in the Accessing Your Security System section of this manual. Press the [Q] Key. When the system announces “For Special Functions press [6]” press the [6] Key. The system will announce “Enter your Access Code” Enter your Access Code. When the system announces “For Time and Date press [2]” press the [2] Key. The system will then announce the current time and date, and then “To change the Time, press [1].
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 With the system disarmed, access the security system using the steps described in the Accessing Your Security System section of this manual. Press the [Q] Key. When the system announces “For Special Functions press [6]” press the [6] Key.
Home Automation The Home Automation function 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” or “lived in” appearance while you are away.
The Dimming Function allows a device, usually lighting, to be adjusted brighter or dimmer. If the Dimming Function is enabled for the selected item, the system will also announce Individual Item Control Menu “Press [3] to increase” “Press [4] to decrease” Function Increases the brightness Decreases the brightness Mode Control The Mode Control function allows you to turn schedules ON and OFF.
Fire Safety in the Home 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 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 and that in fulfilment of any breach of such warranty, Digital Security Controls Ltd. shall, at its option, repair or replace the defective equipment upon return of the equipment to its repair depot.
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NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements. Industry Canada does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company.
