Maxsys Escort4580 User manual

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Features
• Allows the Maxsys PC4020 security systems to be
operated through local and remote touch-tone
telephones
NOTE: The Escort4580 cannot be used with
PC4020CF panels.
• Voice prompt operation
• Informative prompts guide the user through all
system functions selected as being accessible through
the Escort4580
• Programmable voice labels for zones, partitions and
functions
• Adds home automation to the PC4020, using X-10
Protocol
• Supports up to 32 home automation devices
• 16 automation schedules
• 8 automation modes
• Programmable through a local touch-tone telephone
• All programming guided by easily understood voice
prompts
• Uploading and downloading supported with DLS-3
v1.0 (Windows) downloading software packages
Introduction
Specifications
• Escort4580 v1.3 will work with the PC4020 v3.1 and
higher
• Connects to the PC4020 Combus and R-1 and T-1
terminals
• Nominal current draw:
- Stand-by: 65 mA
- Connected to local (on-premise) telephone:
150mA
- Connected to remote (off-premise) telephone:
130 mA
• Mounts in same cabinet as PC4020
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Mounting the Cabinet
Install the Escort4580 on either side-wall of the PC4020
cabinet, mounted in a dry, secure location. If mounting
a new cabinet for the Escort4580, select a dry location
close to the already installed alarm control panel and
close to the telephone connection.
To mount the unit:
1. Press the four plastic stand-offs through the
mounting holes on the side wall of the cabinet.
2. Hold the cabinet in position and pull all wires into
the cabinet.
3. Secure the cabinet to the wall in the desired location.
Use appropriate wall anchors when securing the
cabinet to drywall, plaster, concrete, brick or other
surfaces.
4. Press the circuit board into the plastic stand-offs
to secure the module to the cabinet.
Once the unit is mounted, complete the wiring.
Wiring
Before beginning to wire the unit, ensure that all
power (AC transformer and battery) is disconnected
from the control panel. Refer to the wiring diagram
on page ii.
To wire the Escort4580:
1. Connect the four Combus wires to the Escort4580.
Connect the red, black, yellow and green Combus
wires to the RED, BLK, YEL and GRN terminals,
respectively.
2. RNG and TIP Terminals
Connect the Escort4580 RNG terminal to the alarm
control panel R-1 terminal.
Connect the Escort4580 TIP terminal to the alarm
control panel T-1 terminal.
Connect the Escort4580 T-1 terminal to the brown
(BRN) conductor of the premises telephone line.
Connect the Escort4580 R-1 terminal to the grey
(GRY) conductor of the premises telephone line.
NOTE: The Escort4580 must be located after the
control panel on the telephone lines. The
Escort4580 will not function if connected at any
other point on the telephone lines.
Installation
3. RJ11X Connector to X10 Module
Use an RJ11X connector and cable (not supplied)
to connect the Escort4580 to an X-10 PL-513 or X-
10 Pro PSC04 module. Refer to and follow the
manufacturer's instructions for installing the PL-
513 or PSC04 module.
The following diagram shows the required cable
for connecting the Escort4580 to the PSC04 (PL513).
With the jacks side by side (tabs facing up), the
colors of the wire in each jack will appear in the
same order from left to right. This cable is called a
“Straight Through Cable” as per telephone
industry standards.
NOTE: Do not use a “Swapped”, “Flipped” or
“Crossover” cable as it will not work with the
ESCORT4580. To verify whether you have the
correct type of cable, plug in the PSC04 (PL513). The
red LED should turn ON. Connect the telephone
cable to both the PSC04 (PL513) and the
ESCORT4580 If the LED on the PSC04 (PL513) turns
OFF and remains unlit, you are using the wrong type
of cable.
4. Escort4580 to PC4936 Module
If you will be adding a PC4936 to the system, use
the supplied cable to connect it to the Escort4580
at the dedicated audio ports on each module.
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With the system disarmed, perform the following to
access the Escort4580 Programming Mode:
1. Pick up a local telephone handset. You will hear:
Dial Tone.
2. Enter the Telephone Access code. The default
Telephone Access code is [***]. You can reprogram
this code in Section [020]. The system prompts:
“Hello”
3. Enter programming mode by pressing [*][8]. The
system prompts:
“Enter the Service Code”
4. Enter the 4-digit Service code. The default service
code is [4580]. You can change the service code in
programming section [001]. After the service code
is entered, the system prompts:
“Enter a Section Number. To exit,
press [#]”
5. To enter a programming section, enter the 3-digit
number of the section. If you make an error
entering the section number, the system prompts:
“Invalid entry. Enter a Section
Number. To exit, press [#]”
When you enter a section number correctly, the
system announces the section you have entered
with the prompt:
“Section (number)”
Programming
Programming Data Entry Sections
To program a data entry section from the Escort4580
programming mode:
1. Enter the 3-digit section number.
2. The system announces the section you have
entered with the prompt:
“Section (number)”
The system announces the data presently
programmed in the programming section as:
“Data is (data)”
The system then prompts:
“Enter new data”
3. Enter the new data in the section, or return to the
“Enter a Section Number” prompt, by pressing [#].
When you have finished entering the new data,
the system announces the new data with the
prompt:
“Data is (data)”
If you make an invalid data entry, the system
announces:
“Invalid Entry. Data is (data).
Enter new data”
4. Record the new data in the appropriate section of
the Programming Worksheets.
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Programming Toggle Option Sections
To program a section with toggle options from the
Escort4580 programming mode:
1. Enter the 3-digit section number.
2. The system announces the section you have
entered with the prompt:
“Section (number)”
The system announces which options are presently
turned ON with one of the following prompts:
“All options are off”
“All options are on”
“Option (number) is on”
“Options (numbers) are on”
The system then prompts:
“Enter two digit option. To Exit,
press pound”
3. To exit the section without making any changes,
press [#].
To turn an option ON or OFF, enter the 2-digit
option number.
If you enter an invalid option number, the system
prompts:
“Invalid entry”
After you enter a valid option number, the system
again announces which options are ON.
4. When you have finished programming the options
in the section, press [#]. The system returns to the
“Enter a Section Number” prompt.
5. Record your new programming choices in the
appropriate section of the Programming
Worksheets.
Programming Label Entry Sections
To program or change a label:
1. Enter the section number of the label. The system
announces the section number and then recites the
words presently programmed in the label. Each
label may have up to six words, except for zone
labels which may have up to eight words.
NOTE: The first two words in a zone label will only
be announced when the zone is in alarm.
The system then prompts:
“Enter three digit word. To exit,
press pound”.
2. Enter the first word of the label using the 3-digit
codes from the Label Library in Appendix B of the
Programming Worksheets.
The system beeps at the end of each correctly
entered code and the system prompts:
“Enter three digit word. To exit
press pound”
If you make an invalid entry, the system prompts:
“Invalid entry. Enter three digit
word. To exit press pound”
3. If you have more words to program, enter the 3-
digit code of each word until you are finished.
4. When you have entered the maximum number of
words, the system will recite the label. If your label
is less than the maximum number of words, press
[#].
5. To have the system read the new label to you, enter
the programming section for the label again.
6. If the label is correct, press [#]. To change the label
again, repeat steps 1-5, above.
7. Record the new label in the appropriate section of
the Programming Worksheets.
See section 8, "Label Programming" for more
information on how to program labels.
When you have completed all programming, hang up
the handset.

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System Programming
[001] Service Code
The Service code allows access to the Escort4580
programming sections. Enter a 4-digit code in this
section. The default Service code is [4580].
[002] First System Option Code
Option
01 ON Home Automation enabled.
OFF Home Automation disabled. When
disabled, the automation items will
not work.
02 ON [*][5] Automation Control command
requires an access code. The system
will require users to enter a valid
access code before they can access
automation items.
OFF [*][5] Automation Control command
does not require an access code.
03 ON When this option is enabled, the
Escort4580 transmits to Automation
Items on the system with the timing
parameters required for 50Hz
operation. Use this option if the AC
in the building is 50Hz.
OFF The timing for 60Hz operation will
be used for Automation Items. Use
this option if the AC in the building
is 60Hz.
[003] Status Prompt Mask
This section determines which Status prompts the user
will hear. If an option is “ON”, the system will
announce the prompt when the appropriate condition
is present. If an option is “OFF”, the system will not
announce the prompt if the condition is present.
Option
01 ON “Warning, Bypass On” prompt enabled
OFF Disabled
02 ON “System Open, Zone X” prompt
enabled
OFF Disabled
03 ON “Alarms in Memory” prompt enabled
OFF Disabled
04 ON “AC Trouble” prompt enabled
OFF Disabled
05 ON “Phone Line Trouble” prompt enabled
OFF Disabled
06 ON “Low Battery on Zone X” prompt
enabled
OFF Disabled
07 ON “Loss of Clock Trouble” prompt
enabled
OFF Disabled
08 ON “System Fault, Service Required”
prompt enabled
OFF Disabled
09 ON “For More Options, Press Star”
prompt enabled
OFF Disabled
10 ON “System On Without Entry Delay”
prompt enabled
OFF Disabled
11 ON “Automation Service” prompt enabled
OFF Disabled
12 ON “Zone Tamper” prompt enabled
OFF Disabled
13 ON “Zone Fault” prompt enabled
OFF Disabled
14 ON “Warning, System Trouble” prompt
enabled
OFF Disabled
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[004] [*] Function Prompt Mask
This section determines which [*] Function prompts
the user will hear. When “ON”, the system will
announce the prompt. When “OFF”, the system will
not announce the prompt. Users can still use [*]
functions even if the prompt is turned off.
Option
01 ON “For Zone Bypassing” prompt
enabled
OFF Disabled
02 ON “For Alarm Memory” prompt
enabled
OFF Disabled
03 ON “For Door Chime Control” prompt
enabled
OFF Disabled
04 ON “For Automation Control” prompt
enabled
OFF Disabled
05 ON “For Special Functions” prompt
enabled
OFF Disabled
06 ON “For Output Control” prompt
enabled
OFF Disabled
07 ON “For Arming Without Entry”
prompt enabled
OFF Disabled
08 ON “For Quick Arming” prompt enabled
OFF Disabled
09 ON “For Quick Exit” prompt enabled
OFF Disabled
10 ON “To Arm Interior Zones” prompt
enabled
OFF Disabled
11 ON “For System Troubles” prompt
enabled
OFF Disabled
[005] Local Programming Lockout
Counter
The Local Programming Lockout feature prevents
Escort4580 access after a programmable number of
invalid access codes are entered on a handset. Enter
the number of invalid codes to be allowed before Local
Programming Lockout is activated. Valid entries are
between 000 and 255. The default setting is 000.
[006] Local Programming Lockout
Duration
Program the amount of time, in minutes, that the Local
Programming Lockout will last. During the Local
Programming Lockout Duration , the Escort4580 will
not accept any access code, even valid access codes.
Enter a time between 000 to 255 minutes. The default
setting is 000.
[007] Number of Home Automation
Transmissions
Program the number of HomeAutomation ON or OFF
commands that will be transmitted when a Home
Automation Item is activated. Multiple ON / OFF
commands may be used to ensure more reliable control
of automated devices. Valid entries are 001 to 255. The
default setting is 001.
[010] - [017] Output Control Prompt
Masks By Partition
Enable or disable the prompts for Command Outputs
1-8 for each partition. See your PC4020 Installation
manual for more information on command outputs.

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[020] Local and Remote Telephone
Access Code
This 3-digit code allows access to the system through
a telephone on the premises, or from a remote phone.
The default Telephone Access code is [***]. Enter a 3-
digit code using the numbers 0 through 9, and/or the
signs [#] and [*].
Important Note: Avoid programming a telephone
access code that coincides with 3-digit local telephone
numbers and services. In most areas, 0xx, 411, 911 and
611 should not be used as a telephone access code.Also,
in some areas, telephone services may be available by
dialling [*] and 2 digits. Ensure that the telephone
access code is not the same as any of the [*] functions
available from the service provider.
Telephone Access Programming
[021] Telephone Access Options
Option
01 ON Remote Access Enabled. The user will
be able to access the system from
remote touch-tone telephones. To
gain access to the system, the user
must call the system and hang up
after one or two rings. The user then
calls the system again. When the
system answers the call, enter the
Telephone Access Code to access the
system.
OFF Remote Access Disabled. The system
will not allow access from off-
premises telephones.
NOTE: To enable Escort4580 remote access, you
must also turn on the DLS Enabled toggle option
in the DLS Toggles section (reference number
[000300]) of the PC4020 control panel.
02 ON Access Code Always Required for
LocalAccess. When the user picks up
a premises telephone and enters the
(3-digit) Telephone Access code, the
system will require that a valid (4- or
6-digit) Access code be entered.
OFF No Access Code Required for
PartitionAccess. When the user picks
up a premises telephone and enters
the (3-digit) Telephone Access code,
the Escort4580 provides immediate
access to the system.
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Automation Schedules
Program schedules for controlling automation items
in sections [030] - [077]. You need to program 3
programming sections for each schedule:
• ON Time
• OFF Time
• Day(s) of the week (Day Mask)
The ON and OFF times must occur within the same
24-hour period (that is, within the same day), unless
multiple schedules are used. In the ON time and OFF
time sections, enter a time in the 24-hour format. Valid
entries are 00 to 23 for the hour, and 00 to 59 for the
minute. Refer to section 3, "Programming" for
instructions on how to program data sections.
In the Day Mask section, select the days of the week
the schedule will activate on by turning the
appropriate options ON or OFF. Refer to section 3,
"Programming" for instructions on how to program
the toggle option sections.
The following describes the programming sections for
Schedule 1:
[030] Schedule 1 ON Time
This section determines the time Schedule 1 will turn
ON. Enter a 4-digit time in the 24-hour clock format.
Valid entries are from 00 to 23 for the hour, and 00 to
59 for the minute.
[031] Schedule 1 OFF Time
This section determines the time Schedule 1 will turn
OFF. Enter a 4-digit time in the 24-hour clock format.
Valid entries are from 00 to 23 for the hour, and 00 to
59 for the minute.
[032] Schedule 1 Day Mask
This section determines the days on which Schedule 1
will function. Enter the 2-digit option number to turn
each day ON or OFF.
Option ON OFF
01 Sunday ON Sunday OFF
02 Monday ON Monday OFF
03 Tuesday ON Tuesday OFF
04 Wednesday ON Wednesday OFF
05 Thursday ON Thursday OFF
06 Friday ON Friday OFF
07 Saturday ON Saturday OFF
NOTE: Program schedules 2 through 16 in sections
[033] to [077].
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Automation Items
An automation item is an object (usually an appliance,
such as a light) that can be controlled (turned on or off,
or dimmed) by the Escort4580. For automation items
to work, you need to enable the Home Automation
feature in section [002], option [01], in addition to the
programming described in this section.
Program the operation of automation items 01 - 32 in
programming sections [130] through [289]. You need
to program five sections to describe the operation of
each automation item:
• Program the home automation item House Code and
Unit Number
• Program various operating options as described
below
• Program a schedule for the automation item to
follow
• Program a mode for the automation item to follow
• Program the output condition of the automation
item
Programming sections [130] through [134] for
automation item 01 are described in detail below. The
programming sections for automation items 02
through 32 are programmed in the same manner.
To assign an automation item to a programmable
output option, see Assigning Items to Programmable
Outputs at the end of section 7.
[130] Automation Item 1:
House Code and Unit Number
Program anX-10 Protocol House Code and Unit Number
for the automation item. Enter a 3-digit number from
Programming Worksheets Appendix A, "X-10 Protocol
House Code and Unit Numbers".
[131] Automation Item 1:
Miscellaneous Options
01 Item Options
ON Automation Item Enabled.
OFF Automation Item Disabled.
02 User Control Options
ON User Controlled ON/OFF. When ON, the user
will be able to use the [*][5] command to turn
the automation item on or off.
OFF Not User Controlled. When OFF, users will not
be able to use the [*][5] command to turn the
automationitemonoroff. The item may still be
controlled by a Schedule or Programmable
Output.See[134] AutomationItem1:Schedule
/ Output Condition for more information.
03 GlobalON/OFFOptions
ON Includedin GlobalON/OFF Command.When
ON, the automation item will turn ON or OFF
when a user executes the Global Item Control
function from the [*][5] command. For this
option to work, option (01) User Controlled
ON/OFF must be on as well.
OFF Not included in Global ON/OFF Command.
When OFF, the automation item will not be
affected by the Global Item Control function.
04 Dimming Options
ON DimmingEnabled.WhenON,theusercanselect
any of 6 dimming states for the automation
item:ON, OFF, and Levels 1through 4. Only use
this option for lights or other items connected to
power line modules capable of dimming.
OFF Dimming Disabled. When OFF, the user can
only select ONorOFF for the automation item.
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05 Schedule/OutputOptions
ON FollowsSchedule/ OutputConditionAlways.
The automation item will always follow the
Schedule / Output condition programmed in
the Item Schedule / Output Condition
programming section.
OFF Follows Schedule / Output Condition only
when Mode is ON. The automation item will
follow the Schedule / Output Condition only
when a mode assigned to the item is ON. This
function would be used for items that are
required to selectively follow a schedule or
output. A lawn sprinkler system is a typical
application of this function. See [133]
Automation Item 1: Mode Assignment for
examples of the uses of modes.
06 DurationOptions
ON Item ON Steady while Active. When ON, the
automationitemwillremainactivateduntilitis
deactivatedbytheuser,aschedule oranAlarm
System Output.
OFF Programmed Pulse when Active. When OFF,
the automation item will be activated for the
length of time programmed in the item’s
Automation Item Pulse Timer section (see
programmingsections[301]through[332]).Use
this option to trigger devices requiring a trigger
pulse, or to activate an item for a specific length
of time.
NOTE: Do not use the Programmed Pulse When
Active feature if Dimming is enabled. All pulses turn
the automation item ON.
07 Prompt Option 1
ON Item prompt is “ON / OFF”. When ON, the
AutomationItemwillprompt“ON”and“OFF”
for the ON and OFF states while controlled by
the [*][5] command. This prompt would be
used for devices such as lights or appliances.
OFF Item prompt is not “ON / OFF”
08 Prompt Option 2
ON Itempromptis“OPEN/CLOSED”.WhenON,
theAutomationItemwill prompt“OPEN” and
“CLOSED” for the ON and OFF states while
controlled by the [*][5] command. This prompt
wouldbe usedfor applicationssuchascurtains
and door openers.
OFF Item prompt is not “OPEN / CLOSED”.
09 Prompt Option 3
ON Item prompt is “SETBACK ON / SETBACK
OFF”. When ON, the Automation Item will
prompt“SETBACK ON” and “SETBACK OFF”
for the ON and OFF states while controlled by
the[*][5]command.Thispromptwouldbeused
for applications such as temperature control.
OFF Item prompt is not “Setback ON / Setback
OFF”
NOTE: Only one of Options 07, 08 and 09 should
be ON. If more than one option is ON, the system
will use the first enabled option. If none of the
options are ON, the system will use Option 07.

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[132] Automation Item 1:
Schedule Assignment
There are 16 Automation Schedules in the Escort4580
which determine the ON time, OFF time and Day
Mask. Each schedule can only control an automation
item in a single 24 hour period (ie. from midnight to
midnight of one day). See section 6, "Automation
Schedules" for information on programming the
schedules. To program an item to follow a particular
schedule, turn ON the option corresponding to the
number of the schedule (eg. turning ON only option
01, programs the automation item to follow only
schedule number 1).
NOTE: If you need to program an automation item
to be active past midnight, either:
• use multiple schedules to control the item, or
• program the automation item for (01) Follows
Programmable Output Only in section [134] and
use a Date Schedule in the PC4020 to control the
automation item (via the Programmable Output
programming). Refer to your PC4020 Installation
Manual for more information.
[133] Automation Item 1:
Mode Assignment
Mode assignment gives users additional control over
automation items programmed for scheduled or event
initiated operation. You can assign any automation
item to one or more of 8 modes.
Users can turn modes on or off using the [*] [5]
command. If one of the modes an item is assigned to
is ON, and the Follows Schedule/Output only if a
Mode is ON option (section [133]:[05]) is enabled, the
automation item will only activate at the scheduled
times or when an event occurs. If all of the modes an
item is assigned to are OFF, the item will not activate.
Example 1:Example 1:
Example 1:Example 1:
Example 1: Vacation mode. If the users will be away
for a period of time, they can use [*] [5] to turn on the
Vacation mode. You can assign automation items such
as lights and drapery to the Vacation mode. Program
the schedules and programmable outputs in such a
way that the premises will appear occupied. When the
Vacation mode is on, the lights and drapery will activate
according to the programmed schedules and
programmable output options.
Example 2Example 2
Example 2Example 2
Example 2: Sprinkler mode. Automation item 1 is
assigned to the sprinkler system. Item 1 is
programmed to follow schedule 1, which activates
from 1:00 am to 3:00 am every day of the week.
Automation item 1 is also assigned to the Sprinkler
mode. If Sprinkler mode is on, the sprinklers will turn
on from 1:00am to 3:00am every day.
On rainy days the user can turn off Sprinkler mode to
prevent the sprinklers from coming on. When the
weather clears the user can turn on Sprinkler mode
again to have the sprinklers turn on following the
schedule.
NOTE: If you assign an item to more than one mode,
the item follows its assigned schedules when any of
its assigned modes are ON. To prevent an item
assigned to more than one mode from following
any of its assigned schedules, ALL the modes
assigned to the item must be turned OFF.
[134] Automation Item 1:
Schedule / Output Condition
Enter a 2-digit number to determine how the
automation item will operate.
(00) Manual User Control Only: Users can control the
item only through the [*][5] command (if section [131],
option [02] is ON). The item will not follow schedules
or output assignments.
(01) Follows Programmable Output Only: The item
will follow the state of its assigned programmable
output option. See Assigning Items to Programmable
Outputs below.
ExampleExample
ExampleExample
Example: Item 1 controls a light. If item 1 is assigned
to programmable output option (07) Inverted Arm
Status, the light will be on when the system is
disarmed, and off when the system is armed.
(02) Follows Schedule Only: The item will follow the
state of its assigned schedules. See Schedule Assignment
on previous page.
ExampleExample
ExampleExample
Example: Item 1 controls a light. If item 1 is assigned to
schedule 3, which activates at 19:00 and de-activates at
22:00 every day, the light will turn on at 7:00pm and
off at 10:00pm every day.

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(03) Follows Schedule oror
oror
or Programmable Output: The
item activates when its assigned schedules and assigned
mode is active. The item will also activate when its
assigned programmable output is active. If the
schedules and the output are active at the same time,
the item will also be active. See Schedule Assignment
and Assigning Items to Programmable Outputs.
ExampleExample
ExampleExample
Example: Item 1 controls a light. Item 1 is assigned to
schedule 3, which activates at 19:00 and de-activates
at 22:00 every day and programmable output option
(07) Inverted Arm Status. Any time the system is
disarmed, the light will be on. The light will also be on
between 7:00pm and 10:00pm every day. If the system
is armed between 7:00pm and 10:00pm, the light will
turn on.
(04) Follows Schedule andand
andand
and Programmable Output: The
item activates only when its assigned schedules are
active at the same time as the assigned programmable
output is active. See Schedule Assignment and Assigning
Items to Programmable Outputs.
ExampleExample
ExampleExample
Example: Item 1 controls a light. Item 1 is assigned to
schedule 3, which activates at 19:00 and de-activates
at 22:00 every day and programmable output option
(07) Inverted Arm Status. If the system is disarmed
between 7:00pm and 10:00pm, the light will be on
during that time. If the system is armed between 7:00pm
and 10:00pm, the light will not turn on.
NOTE: Program Automation Items 2 through 32 in
sections [135] - [289] in the same manner as
Automation Item 1 (refer to sections [130]-[134]
and the Programming Worksheets for programming
instructions).
Assigning Items to Programmable
Outputs
You can assign an automation item to follow a
programmable output option.
For example, if you assign item 1 to programmable
output option (38) Command Output 1, the item will
activate or deactivate whenever the user activates the
command output (e.g. using [*][7][1]).
Please refer to the PC4020 Installation Manual for a
complete description of available programmable
output options.
To assign an item to a programmable output option:
1. At any system keypad, enter [*][8][Installer's code].
This takes you into the PC4020 installer's
programming sections.
2. Enter reference number [000705]. (Refer to your
PC4020 Installation Manual for instructions on using
reference numbers.)
3. Enter the 2-digit number of the automation item
you want to program (01-32).
4. Enter the 2-digit number of the programmable
output option you want the item to follow (00-58).
Record your programming choices in the
Escort4580 Programming Worksheets.
5. To save your programming and exit the section,
press [#].
NOTE: Please see section 8, "Label Programming"
for a description of programming output control
labels for programmable output options (38)-(45)
Command Outputs 1-8.
Automation Item Pulse Timers
You can program pulse times for automation items 01
to 32 in programming sections [301] to [332]. Valid
entries are 001 to 255 seconds.
You can enable the Automation Pulse Times by turning
OFF option 06 in the Miscellaneous Options section for
the automation item (refer to programming section
[131] for more information).

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Label Programming
Program the voice prompt labels for the following in
programming sections [451] through [864]:
• Automation Items
• Automation Modes
• Partitions
• Zones
• Output Controls
Each label can have up to 6 words, except for zone
labels which can have up to eight words. Refer to
Programming WorksheetsAppendix B, "Word Library"
for a list of available words. Program a word into a
label by entering the word’s 3-digit code in the label’s
programming section. Refer to section 3,
"Programming" for general label programming
instructions.
Adding Numbers to Labels
Three special Number Commands are available to
allow the system to include a number in the voice label.
The number commands allow the system to announce
the number in three different modes:
Label 000: Number Command 1, Combined
Form. The number will be announced
in its full form. For example, the
number 401 would be announced as
“four hundred and one”.
Label 001: Number Command 2,Ordered Form.
The number will be announced in a
descriptive form. For example, the
number 401 would be announced as
“four hundred and first”.
Label 002: Number Command 3, Individual
Numbers. Each digit in the number
will be announced individually. For
example, the number 401 would be
announced as “four zero one”.
The number commands take up two of the six available
word spaces in a label. In the first space select the type
of announcement for the number (Number Command
000, 001 or 002). In the second space program the 3-
digit number to be read (from 000 to 999).
NOTE: Because number commands take up 2 label
spaces, you cannot program them in the sixth entry
spot for a label.
[451] through [482]:
Automation Item Labels
Enter up to six 3-digit label codes for the labels for
automation items 01 through 32. Record the label in
the appropriate section of the Programming
Worksheets.
[521] through [528]:
Automation Mode Labels
Enter up to six 3-digit label codes for the labels for
automation modes 1 through 8. Record the label in
the appropriate section of the Programming
Worksheets.
[561] through [568]:
System Partition Labels
Enter up to six 3-digit label codes for the labels for
partitions 1 through 8. Record the label in the
appropriate section of the Programming Worksheets.
[601] through [728]:
System Zone Labels
Enter up to eight 3-digit label codes for the labels for
zones 001 through 128.
NOTE: The first two words in the label will only be
announced when the zone is in alarm. If the first
two words will not be used, program them each as
[245] (2-second pause).
Record the label in the appropriate section of the
Programming Worksheets.
[801] through [864]:
Output Control Labels
Enter up to six 3-digit label codes for the labels for
output controls 1-8 in partitions 1-8. Record the label
in the appropriate section of the Programming
Worksheets.
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[999] Reset to Factory Default Settings
To reset the Escort4580 to the factory default
programming, enter [*][8][Service Code][999]. The
system will prompt
“Enter the Service Code”
Enter the Service Code. The system will prompt
“Enter the Section Number”
Enter [999]. The system will then prompt
“Factory Default in Progress”
When the system reset is complete, the system will
prompt
“Factory Default is Complete”
NOTE: The Escort4580 may also be reset using the
PC4020 Escort4580 Default function. Refer to the
PC4020 Installation Manual for additional
information.
Special Programming
S e c t i o n 9
Programming Audio (User) Help
If you connect an audio interface module (PC4936 and
intercom stations) to the security system, the
Escort4580 can provide step-by-step audio instructions
to users through the intercom stations.
To set up this feature, program one of the keypad
function keys for User Help. When a user presses this
key, the Escort4580 will broadcast voice prompted user
help over the closest intercom station. No Escort4580
programming is required for this feature to work.
Refer to your system’s Installation Manual and the
PC4936 Installation Manual for more information.
NOTE: If a user is accessing the Escort locally over
the telephone line, the Help function key will not
work.
AVIS: L’étiquette del’IndustrieCanada identifie le matérielhomologué.Cette
étiquettecertifieque le matériel estconformeà certaines normes deprotection,
d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de télécommunications. Industrie
Canada n’assure toutefois pas que le matériel fonctionnera à la satisfaction de
l’utilisateur.
Avant d’installer ce matériel, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer qu’il est permis de le
raccorder aux installations de l’entreprise locale de télécommunication. Le
matériel doit également être installé en suivant une méthode acceptée de
raccordement.L’abonné ne doit pasoublier qu’il est possibleque la conformité
aux conditions énoncées ci-dessus n’empêchent pas la dégradation du service
dans certaines situations.
Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être effectuées par un centre
d’entretien canadien autorisé désigné par le fournisseur. La compagnie de
télécommunications peut demander à l’utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à
la suite de réparations ou de modifications effectuées par l’utilisateur ou à
cause de mauvais fonctionnement.
Pour sa propre protection, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer que tous les fils de mise
à la terre de la source d’énergie électrique, les lignes téléphoniques et les
canalisations d’eau métalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccordés ensemble. Cette
précaution est particulièrement importante dans les régions rurales.
AVERTISSEMENT:L’utilisateurne doitpastenter defaireces raccordements
lui-même; il doit avoir recours à un service d’inspection des installations
électriques, ou à un électricien, selon le cas.
L’indice de charge (IC) assigné a chaque dispositif terminal indique, pour
évitertoutesurcharge,lepourcentage de lachargetotale qui peutêtre raccordée
à un circuit téléphonique bouclé utilisé par ce dispositif. La terminaison du
circuit bouclé peut être constituée de n’importe quelle combinaison de
dispositifs, pourvu que la somme des indices de charge de l’ensemble des
dispositifs ne dépasse pas 100.
L’Indice de charge de ce produit est 2.
NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This
certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications
networkprotective,operational and safetyrequirements.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. The
equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection.
Thecustomershould be aware that compliancewiththe above conditions may
not prevent degradation of service in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian
maintenancefacilitydesignated bythesupplier.Any repairsor alterations made
by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the
telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the
equipment.
User should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground
connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water
pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be
particularly important in rural areas.
CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves,
but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician,
as appropriate.
TheLoad Number(LN)assigned toeach terminaldevicedenotes thepercentage
of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the
device, to prevent overloading. The termination on a loop may consist of any
combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the total of the
Load Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 100.
The Load Number of this unit is 2.

• damage arising out of any other abuse, mishandling or improper
application of the products.
Digital Security Controls Ltd.’s liability for failure to repair the prod-
uct under this warranty after a reasonable number of attempts will be
limited to a replacement of the product, as the exclusive remedy for
breach of warranty. Under no circumstances shall Digital Security
Controls Ltd. be liable for any special, incidental, or consequential
damages based upon breach of warranty, breach of contract, negli-
gence, strict liability, or any other legal theory. Such damages in-
clude, but are not limited to, loss of profits, loss of the product or
any associated equipment, cost of capital, cost of substitute or re-
placement equipment, facilities or services, down time, purchaser’s
time, the claims of third parties, including customers, and injury to
property.
Disclaimer of Warranties
This warranty contains the entire warranty and shall be in lieu of
any and all other warranties, whether expressed or implied (in-
cluding all implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose) And of all other obligations or liabilities on
the part of Digital Security Controls Ltd. Digital Security Controls
Ltd. neither assumes nor authorizes any other person purporting
to act on its behalf to modify or to change this warranty, nor to
assume for it any other warranty or liability concerning this prod-
uct.
This disclaimer of warranties and limited warranty are governed
by the laws of the province of Ontario, Canada.
WARNING: Digital Security Controls Ltd. recommends that the
entire system be completely tested on a regular basis. However,
despite frequent testing, and due to, but not limited to, criminal
tampering or electrical disruption, it is possible for this product to
fail to perform as expected.
Installer’s Lockout
Any products returned to DSC which have the Installer’s Lock-
out option enabled and exhibit no other problems will be subject
to a service charge.
Out of Warranty Repairs
Digital Security Controls Ltd. will at its option repair or replace out-
of-warranty products which are returned to its factory according to
the following conditions. Anyone returning goods to Digital Secu-
rity Controls Ltd. must first obtain an authorization number. Digital
Security Controls Ltd. will not accept any shipment whatsoever for
which prior authorization has not been obtained.
Products which Digital Security Controls Ltd. determines to be re-
pairable will be repaired and returned. A set fee which Digital Secu-
rity Controls Ltd. has predetermined and which may be revised from
time to time, will be charged for each unit repaired.
Products which Digital Security Controls Ltd. determines not to be
repairable will be replaced by the nearest equivalent product avail-
able at that time. The current market price of the replacement prod-
uct will be charged for each replacement unit.
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. Any
replacement and/or repaired parts are warranted for the remainder of
the original warranty or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. The
original owner must promptly notify Digital Security Controls Ltd.
in writing that there is defect in material or workmanship, such writ-
ten notice to be received in all events prior to expiration of the war-
ranty period.
International Warranty
The warranty for international customers is the same as for any cus-
tomer within Canada and the United States, with the exception that
Digital Security Controls Ltd. shall not be responsible for any cus-
toms fees, taxes, or VAT that may be due.
Warranty Procedure
To obtain service under this warranty, please return the item(s) in
question to the point of purchase. All authorized distributors and
dealers have a warranty program. Anyone returning goods to Digital
Security Controls Ltd. must first obtain an authorization number.
Digital Security Controls Ltd. will not accept any shipment whatso-
ever for which prior authorization has not been obtained.
Conditions to Void Warranty
This warranty applies only to defects in parts and workmanship relat-
ing to normal use. It does not cover:
• damage incurred in shipping or handling;
• damage caused by disaster such as fire, flood, wind, earthquake or
lightning;
• damage due to causes beyond the control of Digital Security Con-
trols Ltd. such as excessive voltage, mechanical shock or water dam-
age;
• damage caused by unauthorized attachment, alterations, modifica-
tions or foreign objects;
• damage caused by peripherals (unless such peripherals were sup-
plied by Digital Security Controls Ltd.);
• defects caused by failure to provide a suitable installation environ-
ment for the products;
• damage caused by use of the products for purposes other than
those for which it was designed;
• damage from improper maintenance;

©1999 Digital Security Controls Ltd.
1645 Flint Road, Downsview, Ontario, Canada M3J 2J6
[phone] • Fax [phone] • 1-800-387-3630
www.dscgrp.com
Printed in Canada 29003579 R0
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 in-
stalled and used properly, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s in-
structions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has
been type tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B device in
accordance with the specifications in Subpart “B” of Part 15 of FCC Rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interfer-
ence in any residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that inter-
ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
interference to television or radio reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Re-orient the receiving antenna
•Relocate the alarm control with respect to the receiver
•Move the alarm control away from the receiver
•Connect the alarm control into a different outlet so that alarm control and
receiver are on different circuits.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the
following booklet prepared by the FCC helpful: ”How to Identify and Re-
solve Radio/Television Interference Problems.”This booklet is available from
the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Stock # 004-
000-00345-4.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
NOTIFICATION TO TELEPHONE COMPANY Upon request, the
customer shall notify the telephone company of the particular line which
the connection will be made, and provide FCC registration number and
the ringer equivalence of the protective circuit.
FCC Registration Number: F53CAN-22830-KX-N, Ringer Equiva-
lence Number: 0.0B, USOC Jack: RJ-31X
MALFUNCTION OF THE EQUIPMENT In the event that this equipment
should fail to operate properly, the customer shall disconnect the equipment
fromthetelephone line to determine if it is the customer’s equipment which is
not working properly, or if the problem is with the telephone company net-
work. If the problem is with this equipment, the customer shall discontinue
use until it is repaired.
TELEPHONE CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS Except for the telephone
company provided ringers, all connections to the telephone network shall be
made through standard plugs and telephone company provided jacks, or
equivalent, in such a manner as to allow for easy, immediate disconnection of
the terminal equipment. Standard jacks shall be so arranged that, if the plug
connected there is withdrawn, no interference to the operation of the equip-
ment at the customer’spremiseswhichremainsconnectedtothetelephone net-
work shall occur by reason of such withdrawal.
INCIDENCE OF HARM Should terminal equipment or protective circuitry
cause harm to the telephone network, the telephone company shall, where
practicable, notify the customer that temporary disconnection of service may
be required; however, where prior notice is not practicable, the telephone
company may temporary discontinue service if such action is deemed rea-
sonable in the circumstances. In the case of such temporary discontinuance,
the telephone company shall promptly notify the customer and will be given
the opportunity to correct the situation. The customer also has the right to
bring a complaint to the FCC if he feels the disconnection is not warranted.
CHANGE IN TELEPHONE COMPANY EQUIPMENT OR FACILITIES
The Telephone Company may make changes in its communicationsfacilities,
equipment,operationsorprocedures, where such actions is reasonably required
and proper in its business. Should any such changes render the customer’s
terminal equipment incompatible with the telephone company facilities the
customer shall be given adequate notice to the effect of the modifications to
maintain uninterrupted service.
GENERAL This equipment should not be used on coin telephone lines.
Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs.
RINGER EQUIVALENCE NUMBER (REN) The REN is useful to deter-
mine the quantity of devices that you may connect to your telephone line and
still have all of those devices ring when your telephone number is called. In
most, but not all areas, the sum of the REN’s of all devices connected to one
line should not exceed five (5). To be certain of the number of devices that you
may connect to your line, you may want to contact your local telephone com-
pany.
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE FACILITY
Digital Security Controls Ltd. 160 Washburn St.Lockport, NY 14094

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.
Escort4580 v1.3 • Installation Manual

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. Any alarm system of any type may be com-
promised deliberately or may fail to operate as expected for a variety of reasons.
Some but not all of these reasons may be:
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■ Inadequate Installation
A security system must be installed properly in order to provide adequate protec-
tion. 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.
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■ 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 system be reviewed periodically to ensure that its features remain effec-
tive and that it be updated or replaced if it is found that it does not provide the
protection expected.
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■■
■ Access by Intruders
Intruders may enter through an unprotected access point, circumvent a sens-
ing device, evade detection by moving through an area of insufficient cover-
age, disconnect a warning device, or interfere with or prevent the proper
operation of the system.
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■ Power Failure
Control units, intrusion detectors, smoke detectors and many other security de-
vices require an adequate power supply for proper operation. If a device operates
from batteries, it is possible 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, however brief, will render that de-
vice inoperative while it does not have power. Power interruptions of any length
are often accompanied by voltage fluctuations which may damage electronic equip-
ment such as a security system. After a power interruption has occurred, immedi-
ately conduct a complete system test to ensure that the system operates as in-
tended.
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■ Failure of Replaceable Batteries
This system’s wireless transmitters have been designed to provide 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 ex-
pected 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 oper-
ating condition.
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■■
■ Compromise of Radio Frequency (Wireless) Devices
Signals may not reach the receiver under all circumstances which could in-
clude metal objects placed on or near the radio path or deliberate jamming
or other inadvertent radio signal interference.
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■ 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.
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■ 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 smoking 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.
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■ 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 parti-
tions, glass doors or windows. Any type of tampering whether intentional or
unintentional such as masking, 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.
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■ Warning Devices
Warning devices such as sirens, bells, horns, or strobes may not warn people or
waken someone sleeping if there is an intervening 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 passing traffic. Audible
warning devices, however loud, may not be heard by a hearing-impaired per-
son.
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■ 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 opera-
tion by more sophisticated means which may be difficult to detect.
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■ Insufficient Time
There may be circumstances when the system will operate as intended, yet the
occupants will not be protected from the emergency due to their inability to re-
spond 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.
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■ 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.
■■
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■ Inadequate Testing
Most problems that would prevent an alarm system from operating 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 earthquake, 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.
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■ 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 substitute for property owners,
renters, or other occupants to act prudently to prevent or minimize the harmful
effects of an emergency situation.

Table of Contents
Hook-Up Diagram ii
Introduction 1
Features ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................... 1
Installation 2
Mounting the Cabinet ................................................................................................................................................. 2
Wiring ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Programming 3
Programming Data Entry Sections ............................................................................................................................... 3
Programming Toggle Option Sections ......................................................................................................................... 4
Programming Label Entry Sections .............................................................................................................................. 4
System Programming 5
[001] Service Code ................................................................................................................................................ 5
[002] First System Option Code ............................................................................................................................ 5
[003] Status Prompt Mask .................................................................................................................................... 5
[004] [*] Function Prompt Mask ........................................................................................................................... 6
[005] Local Programming Lockout Counter ......................................................................................................... 6
[006] Local Programming Lockout Duration ......................................................................................................... 6
[007] Number of Home Automation Transmissions ............................................................................................... 6
[010] - [017] Output Control Prompt Masks By Partition ............................................................................................ 6
Telephone Access Programming 7
[020] Local and Remote Telephone Access Code ................................................................................................. 7
[021] Telephone Access Options .................................................................................................. ......................... 7
Automation Schedules 8
[030] Schedule 1 ON Time .................................................................................................................................... 8
[031] Schedule 1 OFF Time ................................................................................................................................... 8
[032] Schedule 1 Day Mask .................................................................................................................................. 8
Automation Items 9
[130] Automation Item 1: House Code and Unit Number .................................................................................... 9
[131] Automation Item 1: Miscellaneous Options ................................................................................................. 9
[132] Automation Item 1: Schedule Assignment ................................................................................................ 11
[133] Automation Item 1: Mode Assignment ..................................................................................................... 11
[134] Automation Item 1: Schedule / Output Condition ..................................................................................... 11
Assigning Items to Programmable Outputs ................................................................................................................ 12
Automation Item Pulse Timers ................................................................................................................................... 12
Label Programming 13
Adding Numbers to Labels ......................................................................................................................................... 13
[451] through [482]: Automation Item Labels ............................................................................................................ 13
[521] through [528]: Automation Mode Labels ......................................................................................................... 13
[561] through [568]: System Partition Labels............................................................................................................. 13
[601] through [728]: System Zone Labels .................................................................................................................. 13
[801] through [864]: Output Control Labels .............................................................................................................. 13
Special Programming 14
[999] Reset to Factory Default Settings .............................................................................................................. 14
Programming Audio (User) Help ................................................................................................................................. 14
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Hook-Up Diagram
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NOTE: If there is an PC4936 on the system, connect the modules to the telephone line as shown below.