DSC PC5936 User manual

TM PC5936 v1.O
WARNING
This manual contains information on limitations regarding product use
and function and information on the limitations as to liability of the
manufacturer. The entire manual should be carefully read.
Installation Manual

Table of Contents
Section 1:Introduction 1
1.1 Specifications .................................................................................1
1.2 Additional Devices .......................................................................2
Section 2:Getting Started 3
2.1 Installation Steps ...........................................................................3
2.2 Keybus Wiring ...............................................................................4
2.3 Audio Link Connection.................................................................4
2.4 Audio Station Wiring ...................................................................5
2.5 Telephone Line Connection .........................................................6
2.6 Music Input Wiring ......................................................................6
Section 3:Audio Functions 7
3.1 Paging .............................................................................................7
3.2 Page Listens To All .......................................................................7
3.3 Cancelling a Page ..........................................................................7
3.4 Do Not Disturb ..............................................................................7
3.5 Answering Doorbells ....................................................................8
3.6 Opening the Door .........................................................................8
3.7 Doorchime ......................................................................................8
3.8 Monitoring .....................................................................................8
3.9 Answering Incoming Calls ..........................................................9
3.10 Transferring and Holding Calls ..................................................9
3.11 Call Waiting ...................................................................................9
3.12 User Help (Keypad function key) ...............................................9
3.13 Music Input ..................................................................................10
3.14 Alarm Follower ...........................................................................10
3.15 Verbal Alarm Announcements .................................................10
3.16 Central Station Talk/Listen-in...................................................11
Section 4:Installer Programmable Features & Options 12
4.1 Port Definitions ...........................................................................12
4.2 Zone Assignment ........................................................................12
4.3 Keypad Assignment ...................................................................13
4.4 Broadcast Mask ...........................................................................13
4.5 Audio Options .............................................................................13
4.6 Audio Duration ...........................................................................14
4.7 Phone Key Options .....................................................................14
4.8 Listen-In Options ........................................................................15
4.9 Telephone Ring Options ............................................................16
4.10 Music Broadcast Mask ...............................................................16
4.11 Port Function Key .......................................................................16
4.12 Function Key ................................................................................16
Section :Programming Worksheets 17

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 sys-
tem.
System Failures
This system has been carefully designed to be as effective as
possible. There are circumstances, however, involving fire, bur-
glary, or other types of emergencies where it may not provide
protection. Any alarm system of any type may be compromised
deliberately or may fail to operate as expected for a variety of
reasons. Some but not all of these reasons may be:
· Inadequate Installation
A security system must be installed properly in order to provide
adequate protection. Every installation should be evaluated by a
security professional to ensure that all access points and areas
are covered. Locks and latches on windows and doors must be
secure and operate as intended. Windows, doors, walls, ceilings
and other building materials must be of sufficient strength and
construction to provide the level of protection expected. A
reevaluation must be done during and after any construction
activity. An evaluation by the fire and/or police department is
highly recommended if this service is available.
· Criminal Knowledge
This system contains security features which were known to be
effective at the time of manufacture. It is possible for persons
with criminal intent to develop techniques which reduce the
effectiveness of these features. It is important that a security sys-
tem be reviewed periodically to ensure that its features remain
effective and that it be updated or replaced if it is found that it
does not provide the protection expected.
· Access by Intruders
Intruders may enter through an unprotected access point, cir-
cumvent a sensing device, evade detection by moving through
an area of insufficient coverage, disconnect a warning device, or
interfere with or prevent the proper operation of the system.
· Power Failure
Control units, intrusion detectors, smoke detectors and many
other security devices require an adequate power supply for
proper operation. If a device operates from batteries, it is possi-
ble for the batteries to fail. Even if the batteries have not failed,
they must be charged, in good condition and installed correctly.
If a device operates only by AC power, any interruption, how-
ever brief, will render that device inoperative while it does not
have power. Power interruptions of any length are often accom-
panied by voltage fluctuations which may damage electronic
equipment such as a security system. After a power interruption
has occurred, immediately conduct a complete system test to
ensure that the system operates as intended.
· Failure of Replaceable Batteries
This system’s wireless transmitters have been designed to pro-
vide several years of battery life under normal conditions. The
expected battery life is a function of the device environment,
usage and type. Ambient conditions such as high humidity, high
or low temperatures, or large temperature fluctuations may
reduce the expected battery life. While each transmitting device
has a low battery monitor which identifies when the batteries
need to be replaced, this monitor may fail to operate as expected.
Regular testing and maintenance will keep the system in good
operating condition.
· Compromise of Radio Frequency ( ire-
less) Devices
Signals may not reach the receiver under all circumstances
which could include metal objects placed on or near the radio
path or deliberate jamming or other inadvertent radio signal
interference.
· System Users
A user may not be able to operate a panic or emergency switch
possibly due to permanent or temporary physical disability,
inability to reach the device in time, or unfamiliarity with the
correct operation. It is important that all system users be trained
in the correct operation of the alarm system and that they know
how to respond when the system indicates an alarm.
· Smoke Detectors
Smoke detectors that are a part of this system may not properly
alert occupants of a fire for a number of reasons, some of which
follow. The smoke detectors may have been improperly
installed or positioned. Smoke may not be able to reach the
smoke detectors, such as when the fire is in a chimney, walls or
roofs, or on the other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors may
not detect smoke from fires on another level of the residence or
building.
Every fire is different in the amount of smoke produced and the
rate of burning. Smoke detectors cannot sense all types of fires
equally well. Smoke detectors may not provide timely warning
of fires caused by carelessness or safety hazards such as smok-
ing in bed, violent explosions, escaping gas, improper storage of
flammable materials, overloaded electrical circuits, children
playing with matches or arson.
Even if the smoke detector operates as intended, there may be
circumstances when there is insufficient warning to allow all
occupants to escape in time to avoid injury or death.
· Motion Detectors
Motion detectors can only detect motion within the designated
areas as shown in their respective installation instructions. They
cannot discriminate between intruders and intended occupants.
Motion detectors do not provide volumetric area protection.
They have multiple beams of detection and motion can only be
detected in unobstructed areas covered by these beams. They
cannot detect motion which occurs behind walls, ceilings, floor,
closed doors, glass partitions, glass doors or windows. Any type
of tampering whether intentional or unintentional such as mask-
ing, painting, or spraying of any material on the lenses, mirrors,
windows or any other part of the detection system will impair its
proper operation.
Passive infrared motion detectors operate by sensing changes in
temperature. However their effectiveness can be reduced when
the ambient temperature rises near or above body temperature or
if there are intentional or unintentional sources of heat in or near
the detection area. Some of these heat sources could be heaters,
radiators, stoves, barbeques, fireplaces, sunlight, steam vents,
lighting and so on.
· arning Devices
Warning devices such as sirens, bells, horns, or strobes may not
warn people or waken someone sleeping if there is an interven-
ing wall or door. If warning devices are located on a different
level of the residence or premise, then it is less likely that the
occupants will be alerted or awakened. Audible warning devices
may be interfered with by other noise sources such as stereos,
radios, televisions, air conditioners or other appliances, or pass-
ing traffic. Audible warning devices, however loud, may not be
heard by a hearing-impaired person.
· Telephone Lines
If telephone lines are used to transmit alarms, they may be out of
service or busy for certain periods of time. Also an intruder may
cut the telephone line or defeat its operation by more sophisti-
cated means which may be difficult to detect.
· Insufficient Time
There may be circumstances when the system will operate as
intended, yet the occupants will not be protected from the emer-
gency due to their inability to respond to the warnings in a
timely manner. If the system is monitored, the response may not
occur in time to protect the occupants or their belongings.
· Component Failure
Although every effort has been made to make this system as
reliable as possible, the system may fail to function as intended
due to the failure of a component.
· Inadequate Testing
Most problems that would prevent an alarm system from operat-
ing as intended can be found by regular testing and maintenance.
The complete system should be tested weekly and immediately
after a break-in, an attempted break-in, a fire, a storm, an earth-
quake, an accident, or any kind of construction activity inside or
outside the premises. The testing should include all sensing
devices, keypads, consoles, alarm indicating devices and any
other operational devices that are part of the system.
· Security and Insurance
Regardless of its capabilities, an alarm system is not a substitute
for property or life insurance. An alarm system also is not a sub-
stitute for property owners, renters, or other occupants to act
prudently to prevent or minimize the harmful effects of an emer-
gency situation.

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Section 1: Introduction
1.1 Specifications
It is recommended that a 7 Amp hour battery (minimum) be used
on the PC5020/P-8+ when the PC5936 is used.
NOTE: In order for the PC5936 module to operate properly, the
power output capability from the AUX terminals combined must
not be exceeded. Use the data presented below to ensure that the
PC5936 module is not overloaded when connecting audio stations.
Compatible Panels
DSC Partner
PC5008 v2.1 and higher
PC5010 v2.0 P-832 v2.0
PC5015 v2.2 and higher P-832DL v2.2 and higher
PC5020 v3.0 and higher P-8+ v3.0 and higher
NOTE: The Verbal Door Chime and Verbal Alarm feature is only
available when using the PC5020/P-8+ v3.1.
PC5936 Audio Interface Module
• Standby current draw - 65 mA
• Maximum current draw - 100 mA
• Total current - providing capability between AUX terminals -
500 mA
• Input impedance at any microphone input - 25kΩ
• Maximum music input signal level amplitude - 200mV peak to
peak
• Connect up to 7 audio stations (interior or exterior)
• Page function
• Monitor function
• Answer incoming calls
• Alarm output follower
PC5937 Eight-port E pansion Module
• Current draw - 5 mA
• Connect up to 8 audio stations (interior or exterior)
• Total current - providing capability between AUX terminals -
500 mA
• Input impedance at any microphone input - 25kΩ
• Maximum music input signal level amplitude - 200 mV peak
to peak
PC5921 Interior Audio Station (Partner model P5922)
• Standby current draw - 20 mA
• Maximum current draw - 50 mA
• Built-in speaker and microphone
PC5921EXT E terior Audio Station (Partner model P5922EXT)
• Standby current draw - 20 mA
• Maximum current draw - 50 mA
• Built-in speaker and microphone

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PC5921EXT/R E terior Audio Station (Partner model P5922 EXT/R)
• Standby current draw - 20 mA
• Maximum current draw - 50 mA
• Built-in speaker and microphone
• Relay output for doorbell circuit connection
PC5904 Central Station Talk/Listen Module
• Standby current draw - 30 mA
• Maximum current draw - 175 mA
• Built in microphone and 3.5 in. speaker
1.2 Additional Devices
PC5937 Eight Port E pansion Module
The PC5937 adds 8 more ports to the PC5936 Audio Interface
module.
PC5921 Interior Audio Station
Each station has a separate microphone and speaker. Each station
must be home run to the interface module using shielded 22
gauge, 4 conductor wire. Each station can be used to initiate or
receive pages, answer incoming calls, answer the doorbell, moni-
tor rooms or sound an alarm follower.
PC5921EXT E terior Audio Station (Partner model P5922EXT)
The PC5921/P5922EXT exterior audio station is housed in a gray
fade-resistant case, designed for outside use. Each station has a
separate microphone and speaker. Each station must be home run
to the interface module using shielded 22 gauge, 4 conductor wire.
The station can be used to sound the doorbell chime on interior
audio stations.
PC5921EXT/R E terior Audio Station (Partner model P5922EXT/R)
The PC5921/P5922EXT/R exterior audio station is housed in a
gray fade-resistant case, designed for outside use. Each station has
a separate microphone and speaker. Each station must be home
run to the interface module using shielded 22 gauge, 4 conductor
wire. The station can be used to sound the doorbell chime on inte-
rior audio stations. A relay is included so that a pre-existing door-
bell can be used.
PC5904 Central Station Talk/Listen Module
The PC5904 interior central station talk listen module is used in
conjunction with the PC5936 audio interface module for talk/lis-
ten-in purposes. While all other station types can provide talk/lis-
ten-in capabilities, this station provides an added level of volume
to the central station operator’s voice. Each station has a separate
microphone and speaker. Each station must be home run to the
interface module using shielded 22 gauge, 4 conductor wire. All
stations can be used to sound an alarm follower.
NOTE: EXT audio stations should always be shielded when
installed in harsh environments.

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Section 2: Getting
Started
2.1 Installation Steps
Follow these steps to install the PC5936 audio interface module
and audio stations. Review this section to get an overall under-
standing of the order of installation. Once this is done, carefully
work through each step.
Step 1 Mounting the PC5 36 Audio Interface Module
Mount the cabinet close to the control panel as the PC5936 must
be connected to the incoming telephone line. Before attaching the
cabinet to the wall make sure to press the nylon circuit board
mounting studs into the cabinet from the back.
Step 2 Connecting the PC5 37 Module (optional)
To add 8 ports to the system, connect the PC5937 to the PC5936
module. See the PC5937 Installation Sheet for instructions.
Step 3 Wiring the Keybus
Wire the Keybus to the PC5936 audio interface module according
to the diagram provided in 2.2 “Keybus Wiring” on page 4.
Step 4 Wiring the Audio Stations
Wire each audio station according to the diagram provided in 2.4
“Audio Station Wiring” on page 5.
Step 5 Wiring the Incoming Telephone Line
Wire the incoming telephone line according to the diagram pro-
vided in 2.5 “Telephone Line Connection” on page 6.
Step 6 Supervision of the PC5 36
The PC5936 will function upon power-up; however, full supervi-
sion of the module must be enabled in the panel (PC5020/P-8+).
Step 7 Program the Panel
The PC5936 audio interface module programming can be done
from any PowerSeries keypad. Refer to the Audio Interface Pro-
gramming Worksheets for program items and options.
Helpful Installation Tips
Feedback If an intercom station appears to be exhibiting feedback noise,
check the following for potential causes.
• Microphone - Remove the backplate. The microphone and
holder are located in the bottom-left corner. Ensure that the
microphone is pushed fully into the black rubber holder so that
the face of it is flat against the rubber.
• Speaker - Ensure that the felt is secured around the speaker.

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• Gain Control - Remove the backplate. The speaker volume
control is located directly above the microphone and the
microphone sensitivity control is located directly beneath the
speaker. Turning either of these controls counter clockwise
will reduce their gain, thereby reducing the possible level of
feedback.
• Placement - Avoid installing intercom stations directly across
from one another. Feedback may also occur due to room
acoustics which will be affected by several different factors
such as the size of the room, whether or not the floor is car-
peted and different objects that may be in the room. Try mov-
ing one of the intercom stations to correct the problem.
• Ventilation - In some extreme instances the station may be
feeding back to itself. The speaker output may be feeding back
into the microphone within the housing. To eliminate this,
open a hole through the wall equal in size to the rectangular
opening in the backplate to allow the sound to escape.
2.2 Keybus Wiring
The PC5936 audio interface module has 4 terminals marked Key-
bus (red, black, yellow and green). Connect the four Keybus ter-
minals on the PC5936 to the four terminals on the control panel
marked Keybus (red, black, yellow and green).
2.3 Audio Link Connection (see section 4.5, Audio Options,Option [6])
The PC5936 audio interface module has an RCA jack marked
AUDIO. Connect the RCA jack on the PC5936 to the RCA jack
found on the Escort5580TC.
Escort5580TC
PC5936
RCA
Cable

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2.4 Audio Station Wiring
Up to 7 audio stations can be connected to the PC5936 audio
interface module. Each station must be home run to the interface
module via a shielded 22 gauge, 4 wire cable. Each PC5921 can
be up to 1000ft (303.03m) from the PC5936; each PC5904 can be
up to 500ft (151.5m) from the PC5936.
Connect each station to power (red - AUX, black - COM) and to
the proper audio connections on the PC5936 module (yellow -
speaker, green - microphone). Connect the drain wire of the shield
to the COM terminal on the PC5936 module or the black terminal
of the station (make sure the drain wire of the shield does not short
anything on the back of the board), but not both.
Refer to the diagram below:
Avoiding Audio Station Interference Noise
The Keybus wiring and several different electrical devices (fluo-
rescent lighting, etc.) may induce noise onto the intercom wires.
For this reason shielded wire should be used whenever possible. If
shielded wire is not used, each intercom wire must be spaced a
minimum of 4 ft./1.2 m from all Keybus wiring, electrical wiring,
fluorescent lighting and other sources of electrical interference. If
this is not possible, shielded wire must be used with the drain of
the shield connected as indicated in the above diagram.

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2.5 Telephone Line Connection
The PC5936 has 4 terminals for the telephone line connection
(TIP, RING, T1 and R1). The wiring must be as follows:
• Incoming line - Main Control Panel TIP and RING
• Main Control Panel T1 and R1 - PC5936 TIP and RING
• PC5936 T1 and R1 - house telephone
NOTE: If there is an Escort5580(TC) on the system, connect the
modules to the telephone line as shown below.
2.6 Music Input Wiring
The music input must be wired to a single port, using an audio sig-
nal which does not exceed 200mV peak to peak. To do this, con-
nect the music source to the microphone input for a port:
• connect one side of the source to the microphone input - one
of terminals M1 to M7, or M8 to M15 (if an PC5937 is used).
• connect the other side to a COM terminal.
Program the port the music source is connected to for music input.
See section 4.1 “Port Definitions” on page 12.

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Section 3: Audio
Functions
3.1 Paging Users can page people on the premises using the intercom stations.
NOTE: Only one page can be performed at a time.
To initiate a page press the Page/Answer button on any station.
The station beeps twice. If no beeps are heard it is because another
conversation is already taking place. If the page is successful all
other stations that are not on “Do Not Disturb” will sound a rapid
beep. Talk into the audio station. The system broadcasts your
voice to all other interior audio stations.
To answer the page, press the Page/Answer button on another sta-
tion. The station beeps twice to indicate that a connection is estab-
lished between the intercom stations where the page was initiated
and answered. No other station will transmit the conversation.
The PC5936 automatically detects the source of the loudest voice
and uses this to control the direction of conversation. During a
page, the Do Not Disturb (DND) light will be on when the micro-
phone of the intercom station is active.
To end a page, either person can press the Page/Answer button. If
the PC5936 detects silence for 30 seconds, it will end the page.
3.2 Page Listens To All
You can program the system so that when a page is initiated, users
at all other intercom stations can respond “handsfree” for 30 sec-
onds (i.e. without pressing the Page/Answer button). Ports in
DND mode, or which have the Paging/Monitoring/Doorbell
Sounds option turned off will not be able to answer the page.
A user who wants to talk for longer than 30 seconds can press the
Page/Answer button to establish a private communication link. If
the page is not answered within 30 seconds, it will time out.
3.3 Cancelling a Page
To cancel a page, press the Page/Answer button a second time.
The page will automatically be cancelled if there is no response in
30 seconds.
3.4 Do Not Disturb
To avoid receiving pages, doorbox exterior intercom station calls
or incoming telephone calls, users can put a station on Do Not
Disturb (DND). To do this, press the Do Not Disturb button on the
station. The Do Not Disturb light on the station will come on to
indicate the unit is in Do Not Disturb mode.
To take a station off DND, press the Do Not Disturb button again.
The Do Not Disturb light on the station will go out.

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3.5 Answering Doorbells
Exterior stations (PC5921/P5922EXT, PC5921/P5922EXT/R) can
be programmed as doorbox 1 or doorbox 2 for doorbell operation.
When someone presses the button on a doorbox 1 station, it will
broadcast a “dingdong” sound over the system. Doorbox 2 will
broadcast a “dong” sound over the system.
To answer the doorbell users can press the Page/Answer button on
any station. The audio channel will operate the same as it does for
a page.
If a page is in progress when a doorbell is pressed the two persons
on the page will hear the tone. To answer the doorbell either per-
son can press the Page/Answer button. The page will end and the
user will immediately be connected to the doorbell station.
3.6 Opening the Door
You can program any intercom station to open the door (using a
doorstrike module) while in communication with a doorbox station.
After answering a doorbell on an intercom station, press and hold
the Page/Answer button for 2 seconds to activate the doorstrike.
The system will sound an acknowledgment beep. The control panel
will trigger the programmed Command Output (1 - 8), which will
activate the PGM output connected to the doorstrike.
To terminate communications with the doorbox station, press the
Page/Answer button briefly.
3.7 Doorchime If the doorchime feature is enabled for zones on the system, when a
zone is violated or restored, the keypads on the partition will beep.
If an Escort5580(TC) v3.0 is connected to the system, it will
announce the label for the zone which generated the doorchime
over the audio stations (NOTE: This feature is only available with
the PC5020/P-8+ v3.1).
3.8 Monitoring The Monitor feature allows users to listen-in on one area at any
other intercom station (except stations on DND). To listen-in on
an area, go to the station in the area and press and hold the Do Not
Disturb button for two seconds. The station will be put in Do Not
Disturb mode and the Do Not Disturb light will flash. The
PC5936 will transmit all sounds heard from that station to all the
other stations on the system.
Other features such as paging, door answer and answering incom-
ing calls can still be performed and will override the monitor fea-
ture. If a page, door answer or telephone call answer is in progress
the monitor feature will not operate until the conversation is
ended. To turn off the monitor feature press the Do Not Disturb
button once. The red light on the station will stop flashing.
Only one station at a time can be monitored. To monitor another
area, turn the monitor feature off on the first station.

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3. Answering Incoming Calls
When an incoming call is detected, the PC5936 will sound a ring-
ing tone on all stations which are enabled to sound the tone
(unless on Do Not Disturb). To answer the call the user must press
the Page/Answer button for 1 second. Once the call is answered
the audio channel will operate the same as it does for a page.
The call will end if the user presses and holds the Page/Answer
button for 1 second. The call will also end after 30 seconds of
silence.
If a page is in progress when an incoming call is detected only the
two users on the page will hear the ring. To answer the call either
user can press and hold the Page/Answer button for 1 second. The
page will end and the user will immediately be connected to the
incoming call.
If a user has answered a telephone call at an intercom station and
then the doorbell is pressed, the user will hear the doorbell. The
user can press Page/Answer to hang up the telephone, and then
press Page/Answer one more time to answer the doorbell.
3.10 Transferring and Holding Calls
Once a user has answered a call on an intercom station, they can:
• put the call on hold
• transfer the call to an in-house telephone
• page someone so that they can answer the call at another inter-
com station
To put a call on hold press the Do Not Disturb button once. Once
the call is on hold, you can page someone else to answer the call,
or answer doorbells as usual.
To pick up a holding call at a telephone, go to the telephone, pick
up the receiver and press the [#] key for 1 second. This puts the
call through to the telephone and disconnects the intercom station
from the conversation.
To pick up a holding call at any intercom station, press the Do Not
Disturb button.
3.11 Call WaitingIf you have answered the telephone through an audio station and a
second call comes in, the station will ring. To answer the second
call while on line with the first call, press the Page/Answer button.
This puts the first call on hold and answers the second call. To
return to the first call press the Page/Answer button again.
3.12 User Help (Keypad function key)
If programmed, users can press the User Help function key at a
keypad to broadcast Escort5580(TC) voice prompts through the
nearest intercom station. For function key programming instruc-
tions, see your PC5020/P-8+ Installation Manual.

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3.13 Music Input The music input feature allows users to broadcast background
music to all stations which are enabled for paging. The music input
feature can be turned on or off using any keypad on the system.
For the music input to work, the incoming audio signal must be
connected to a port which is programmed for music input. See 2.6
“Music Input Wiring” on page 6 and 4.1 “Port Definitions” on
page 12 for more information.
To turn on the background music, enter user programming
[*][6][Master Code] then press [9]. To turn off the music, enter
[*][6][Master Code][9] again.
NOTE: The monitor and music input feature cannot be on at the
same time. If both are turned on monitoring will take priority and
the music will not be heard.
3.14 Alarm Follower
The audio stations will sound alarm conditions along with the Bell
Output of the control panel. All stations will sound an alarm using
Burglary and Fire type tones. All Burglary alarms will sound a
steady alarm output. All Fire alarms will sound a pulsed alarm
output.
3.15 Verbal Alarm Announcements
If you have installed an Escort5580TC v3.0 on the system, when
zones go into alarm the Escort will announce the labels for those
zones over the intercom system. The alarm announcement will be
as follows:
• an alarm tone
• verbal announcement of the first zone in alarm
• verbal announcement of the latest zone in alarm
• series repeats until alarms are silenced.
NOTE: This feature is only available with the PC5020/P-8+ v3.1.

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3.16 Central Station Talk/Listen-in (Not permitted on UL Listed systems)
When a Talk/Listen-in event occurs the PC5936 will seize the
telephone line, call the central station and initiate a talk/listen-in
session. The PC5936 will start a 90-second session of low-gain
listen-in on the station closest to the zone in alarm, or on all sta-
tions if the CS Listen All option is on (see 4.9 “Telephone Ring
Options” on page 16). When the central station operator presses
any key on the telephone a new 90-second session will begin.
If a Holdup, Panic or Duress alarm occurs, the operator will only
be able to listen-in, as the speakers will not be turned on. See 4.9
“Telephone Ring Options” on page 16 for information on pro-
gramming which events will trigger a talk/listen-in session.
Central station operators can control the talk/listen-in session
using the keys on their Touch-Tone* telephone. You can program
the functions of these keys by following the instructions in 4.7
“Phone Key Options” on page 14.
NOTE: Doorbells and monitoring will not work when talk/listen-in
mode is on.
NOTE: If talk/listen-in is active and another event occurs, the
PC5936 will end the talk/listen-in session and transmit the event
to the central station.
*Touch-Tone is a trademark of Stentor Resource Centre Inc.

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Section 4: Installer Program-
mable Features & Options
4.1 Port Definitions
Ref: Section [01], Port 1-7
Ref: Section [02], Port 8-15
Not Used (Disabled)
The port is not connected and is not used. A disabled port has the
LED turned ON and does not produce any sound. It does not react
to pushed buttons.
Doorbo 1 The port is connected to a speaker/microphone located at an
entrance (front door) from which a Page will result in a Doorbell
Tone (1.72kHz for 600mS, pause for 200uS, 1.3kHz for 600mS)
sounding on all interior intercom ports.
Doorbo 2 The port is connected to a speaker/microphone located at an alter-
nate entrance (back /side door) from which a Page will result in a
different Doorbell Tone (666Hz for 592mS) sounding on all inte-
rior intercom ports.
Intercom (Monitor)
The port is connected to any interior speaker/microphone which
can send or receive pages. This port definition also allows the port
to be turned into a monitor station.
Music Input This port definition allows the port to be turned into a hardwired
music input source. When enabled through [*][6] or with a func-
tion key, the music input will be broadcasted to all intercom ports
enabled for music broadcast (sections 62 and 63).
4.2 Zone Assignment
Ref: Section [10], Zones 1-8
Ref: Section [11], Zones 9-16
Ref: Section [12], Zones 17-24
Ref: Section [13], Zones 25-32
Ref: Section [14], Zones 33-40
Ref: Section [15], Zones 41-48
Ref: Section [16], Zones 49-56
Ref: Section [17], Zones 57-64
Each zone on the system must be assigned to the nearest speaker/
microphone intercom for central station talk/listen. Enter 01-15
for each zone.

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4.3 Keypad Assignment
Ref: Section [18], Keypad 1-8
For use with the User Help function key, this section is used to program
which audio port/intercom station has been physically placed beside sys-
tem keypad. Enter 01-15 for each keypad.
4.4 Broadcast Mask
Ref: Section [20], Port 1-8
Ref: Section [21], Port 9-15
Each port can be enabled or disabled for receiving incoming activ-
ity on the speaker. When paging to a port/station is disabled in this
section, the DND light will come ON steady.
The following sounds are masked off when disabled in this section:
• Incoming pages
• Sound from the monitor station
• Doorbells
This section does not control the system alarm follower or tele-
phone rings.
4.5 Audio Options
Ref: Section [30]
[01] Local Alarm Follower (Default=OFF)
ON Alarm tones (burg or fire) will be sounded through the
intercom stations during bell activity.
OFF Alarm tones will not be sounded.
[02] Central Station Listen to All (Default=OFF)
ON Listen to all zones once on-line. When talk/listen-in is
initiated, the central station will hear activity from all
zones until specific zones are selected.
OFF Listen only to zones in alarm once on-line. When talk/
listen-in is initiated, the central station will hear activ-
ity from only the zones in alarm until specific zones are
selected.
[03] Page Listens to All (Default=OFF)
ON Enabling this feature allows all intercom ports to
respond to a page without pressing the page/answer
button to answer (excluding ports in DND or masked
off in the General Broadcast Options). When a page is
initiated, all other intercom stations can respond to a
page without pressing the page/answer button. If the
page is answered on another intercom station, general
page activity will take place. If the page is not
answered within 30 seconds, it will time out.
OFF Page Waits For Answer. A page must be answered by
pressing the Answer button to respond.

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[04] Doorbell Listens to All (Default=OFF)
ON Handsfree Doorbell. Enabling this feature allows all
intercom ports to respond to a Doorbell page without
pressing the page/answer button to answer (excluding
ports in DND or masked off in the General Broadcast
Options). When a Doorbell page is initiated, all other
intercom stations can respond to a page without press-
ing the page/answer button. If the page is answered on
another intercom station, general page activity will
take place. If the page is not answered within 30 sec-
onds, it will time out.
OFF Doorbell Waits For Answer. A page must be answered
by pressing the Answer button to respond
[05] Bells Silenced During Verbal Alarm (Default=OFF)
NOTE: This feature is only available with the PC5020/P-8+ v3.1.
ON The Bell will be turned off while annunciating a Verbal
Alarm (only the main panel bell is silenced).
OFF The Bell will continue to sound while annunciating a
Verbal Alarm.
NOTE: This feature only affects the main panel bell.
[06] Audio Link Enabled (Default=OFF)
ON The audio link will be used instead of the phone line
for Audio Help and Verbal Prompts.
OFF The phone line will be used for Audio Help and Verbal
Prompts.
4.6 Audio Duration
Ref: Section [32] (Default=90)
This section allows programming of the length of time that the
Audio Module will remain on-line with the receiver in talk/listen-
in. The on-line time can be manually extended by the operator.
Valid entries are 00-99 seconds.
4.7 Phone Key Options
Ref: Section [40]
Ref: Section [41]
Keys [0]-[9], [*] and [#] are programmable for control of the talk/
listen-in communication by the central station operator. In addi-
tion, a Mode Key can be programmed to add 12 more keys (Mode
Key + Key).
The available options are as follows:
[00] Key Not Used - the key will not perform any function when
pressed during an on-line session.
[01] Talk To All Speakers - this key activates high gain talk to
the premises from all speakers.
[02] For Future Use
[03] High Gain Listen To All - this key activates high gain listen-
in from the premises from all activated microphones.

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[04] For Future Use
[05] For Future Use
[06] Low Gain Listen To All - this key activates LOW gain lis-
ten-in from the premises from all activated microphones.
[07] Extend Time - pressing this key extends the session by the
time programmed in section [55].
[08] For Future Use
[09] Terminate Session - when pressed, this key will terminate
the talk/listen-in session.
[10] For Future Use
[11] Cancel First Keypress - pressing this key will cancel the
first entry of a 2-digit command (i.e. Zone Select).
[12] For Future Use
[13] Zone Select - this key requires a 2-digit zone number (01-
64) entry after pressing the key. Once the zone number has been
entered the port assigned to that zone is activated for listen-in. If
the selected zone does not have a port programmed, the zone
select function is cancelled (the module returns to the state it was
in before the zone select function key was pressed).
[14] Increment Selected Microphone (Input) - if the operator
does not hear anything initially, they can increment the selected
port by pressing this key.
[15] Decrement Selected Microphone (Input) - if the operator
does not hear anything initially, they can decrement the selected
port by pressing this key.
[16] For Future Use
[17] Mode Key - this key allows the operator to toggle to an
extended set of commands.
4.8 Listen-In Options
Ref: Section [50] -[57]
These toggles are used to enable/disable listen-in for the zone
alarms.
Ref: Section [58]
These toggles are used to enable and disable the system events
which will cause the panel to initiate talk/listen-in upon comple-
tion of the communication handshake. The following system
events can be programmed to initiate talk/listen-in.
Zone Alarms N (Enable/disable by zone)
Tampers N
Openings/Closing N
[A] Alarm N
[P] Alarm N
Duress Alarm N
Zone Exp. Sup. Alarm N
Open After Alarm N

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NOTE: The “Terminate Call” key should be used by the operator
before hanging up during a talk/listen-in session. The Alarm and
talk/listen options will occur for events from any partition.
4. Telephone Ring Options
Ref: Section [60]
Ref: Section [61]
Each port/intercom station can be enabled or disabled for receiv-
ing incoming telephone rings on the speaker.
4.10 Music Broadcast Mask
Ref: Section [62] Port 1-7
Ref: Section [63] Port 8-15
Each Port/Intercom Station can be enabled/disabled for sounding
music. Music input needs to be programmed/enabled for this to
work.
4.11 Port Function Key
Ref: Section [70] Port 1-7
Ref: Section [71] Port 8-15
Each port can be enabled or disabled for activating the doorstrike/
function key option while a link is established between an exterior
doorbox station and an interior intercom station.
4.12 Function Key
Ref: Section [72]
This section is used to program which PGM type will be activated
when the doorstrike/function key feature is used.