Mircom TX3 Series User manual

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TX3 Series
TELEPHONE ACCESS SYSTEM
User Guide - Keypad Configuration

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Copyright 2012 Mircom Inc.
All rights reserved.
Telephone Access System User Guide v.1.1 for Windows 2000/NT/XP®.
This manual, as well as the software described in it, is provided under licence or other agreements
and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license. The content of this
manual is furnished for informational use only. It is subject to change without notice, and should not
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or inaccuracies that appear in this book.
Except as permitted by such license, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a
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Contents
1Introduction7
1.1 Introducing the TX3 Telephone Access System 8
1.2 Warranty and Special Notices 8
1.3 About This Manual 8
2 Configuration 11
2.1 Using the TX3 Telephone Access System 12
2.2 Frequently Used Functions 12
2.3 Viewing Configuration Information 13
2.4 Entering Configuration Mode 13
2.5 Keypad Navigation 14
2.6 Exiting Configuration Mode 14
2.7 Main Door DTMF Setup 15
2.8 Auxiliary Door DTMF setup 16
2.9 Sensitivity DTMF setup 17
2.10 Setting the Talk and Door Timers 18
2.11 Talk Timer setup 18
2.12 Main Door Timer Setup 19
2.13 Auxiliary Door Timer Setup 20
2.14 Changing Your Passcode 20
2.15 Configuration Menu using the Entry Panel Keypad 21
2.16 Glossary 30
2.17 TX3 ADC Frequently Asked Questions 31
2.18 Resident Directory Worksheet 35
Warranty & Warning Information 37
Special Notices 40

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List of Figures
Figure 1. Viewing Configuration Information 13
Figure 2. Entering Configuration Mode 13
Figure 3. Keypad Navigation 14
Figure 4. Main Door DTMF Setup 15
Figure 5. Auxiliary Door DTMF Setup 16
Figure 6. DTMF Sensitivity 17
Figure 7. Talk Timer Setup 18
Figure 8. Main Door Timer setup 19
Figure 9. Auxiliary Door Timer Setup 20
Figure 10. Changing Your Passcode 21
Figure 11. Entering Resident’s Names 23

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1 Introduction
This manual provides information on the most common features of the TX3
Telephone Access System and provides you with instructions to configurethe
TX3 Telephone Access System from the main entry panel keypad.
Note: MircomperiodicallyupdatespanelfirmwareandConfigurator
Softwaretoaddfeaturesandcorrectanyminorinconsistencies.
For information about the latest firmware or software visit the
Mircom website at www.mircom.com.
This manual explains how to
• Operate the TX3 Telephone Access Panel
• View Configuration Info
• Add, delete, and edit records
• Set the Main and Auxiliary doors’ DTMF (the touch tone key to press to
open the doors)
• Set the talk timer and door timers
• Change your password

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Introduction
1.1 Introducing the TX3 Telephone Access System
The TX3 Telephone Access System is part of the Mircom suite of products that
provide building ready monitoring, control and integrated security solutions for
use in the high end multi-tenant residential market.
The TX3 Telephone Access System addresses the need within today’s high end
multi-tenant residential market for an easy-to-use tenant access system and an
easy-to-useconfiguration utility. TheTX3TelephoneAccess System creates an
aestheticallypleasing highquality entry system for residents and their visitors in
a multi-unit dwelling establishment.
This manual provides the technician with information about the keypad
configuration of the TX3 Telephone Access System and explains how to
configurevariouscomponentsforanewsystem,includingthemodificationofan
existing system.
1.2 Warranty and Special Notices
Mircom values your business and always attempts to provide you with the very
best service.
Please see the Warranty and Special Notices chapter onpage 37 for information
about the warranty and special notices about equipment use.
1.3 About This Manual
This manual provides comprehensive information on the installation and
configuration of the Touch Screen by the installation technician. Tasks are
described in the order that they are likely to be performed.
1.3.1 Version Control
The version number appears on the front cover and changes whenever there is a
major or minor update to any part of the system regarding operation or
configuration.
The following convention indicates major or minor changes:
Initial release. Version 1.00.0
Major change. Version 2.00.0
Minor change. Version 2.01.0
Pre-release changes. Version 2.01.1

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1.3.2 Additional Documentation
For additional documentation, see the following Mircom literature:
• TX3-CX Touch Screen Administrators Guide LT-995
• TX3 Telephone/Card Access System Installation and Operation Manual
LT-969
• TX3-CX Card Access System Installation and Operation Manual LT-980
• TX3 Two Door Card Access System Kit Catalogue Number 6531
• TX3 Series Elevator Restriction Accessories Catalogue Number 6532
1.3.3 Contact Us
You can contact us from Monday to Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. E.S.T.
1.3.4 General Inquiries
Toll Free: 1-888-660-4655
Local: 905-660-4655
1.3.5 Customer Service
Toll Free: 1-888-MIRCOM5
Local: 905-695-3535
Local Fax: [phone]
Toll-Free Fax: [phone]

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1.3.6 Technical Support
Fortechnical supportcontactMircom’sTechnical Support Department between
8 A.M. and 5 P.M. (EST) Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Toll Free: 1-888-MIRCOM5
Local: 905-695-3535
Local Phone: [phone]
Toll Free Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
1.3.7 Website
www.mircom.com
1.3.8 Email
[email protected]

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2 Configuration
Thischapterprovidesinformation on how to configure the most commonly used
functions of the TX3 Telephone Access System.
This chapter explains
• How to access the TX3 Telephone Access System
• Frequently Used Functions
• Viewing Configuration Information
• Keypad Navigation
• Entering Configuration Mode
• Exiting Configuration Mode
• Main Door DTMF Setup
• Auxiliary (Aux) Door DTMF setup
• DTMF Sensitivity Setup
• Setting the Talk and Door Timers
• Talk Timer setup
• Main Door Timer setup
• Auxiliary (Aux) Door Timer setup
• Changing Your Passcode
• Configuration Menu using the Entry Panel Keypad
• Glossary
• TX3 ADC Frequently Asked Questions
• Resident Directory Worksheet

Configuration
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2.1 Using the TX3 Telephone Access System
TheTX3EntryPanelLCDshowsascrollableviewoftheresidentnamesanddial
codes. TheLCDalsocomesinan8 lineLCDhandsetversionandapaperversion
of the resident list is available.
To use the TX3 Telephone Access System
1. To view the resident list press the up or down arrow keys to scroll the list
line by line.
or
Toviewthe residentlistpage bypageusethestarkeyto scrollpage upand
number key to scroll page down.
2. Key in the dial code associated with the resident you wish to speak to or
presstheTelephoneKeywhenthecursorisontheresident’sname. Forthe
handset version, first pick up the phone and then key in the dial code or
press the Telephone Key.
3. Once the resident grants entry permission, the door unlocks. For the
handset version, hang up the phone and proceed through the door.
2.2 Frequently Used Functions
The following instructions are for the more commonly used features of the TX3
Telephone Access System.
Features include:
• Entering and exiting configuration mode
• Adding residents
• Edit and delete functions
• Timer settings
• Changing the password.

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2.3 Viewing Configuration Information
To view configuration information, you must first enter the configuration mode.
To enter configuration mode
Figure 1. Viewing Configuration Information
2.4 Entering Configuration Mode
To make changes to the resident list at the panel, you must first enter the
configuration mode.
To enter configuration mode
Figure 2. Entering Configuration Mode
1. Press .
2. Press the (scroll down) to “View Cfg Info”.
Press the key to enter.
3. The configuration information displays. You may
need to scroll to view all the information.
Main Menu
1. Configuration
2. Operation
3. View CFG Info
1. Press .
2. Select Configuration menu.
3. Enter the passcode.
4. If you have not set a personal password,
press
(four-digit factory default).
5. If you have set a personal passcode, enter your
passcode.
You are now in configuration mode.
Enter the Passcode
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Configuration
2.5 Keypad Navigation
Thediagram below shows how to use the keypad wheninCONFIGURATION
MODE.
Figure 3. Keypad Navigation
2.6 Exiting Configuration Mode
To exit configuration mode
1. Press info key to “Exit”.
In configuration
mode
Press to move
left.
*
In configuration
mode
Press to scroll up
Press to scroll
down.
Press to cancel
the selection or exit
Press to enter
andconfirmselection.
Press tomoverightfor checkingandun-checking
the check box
#
Configuration Menu
1. System Option

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2.7 Main Door DTMF Setup
The main door DTMF setup feature allows the resident to use their telephone
touch tone keypad to open the main door.
To set up the main door DTMF
Figure 4. Main Door DTMF Setup
You have successfully set the main door DTMF. The display now returns to the
configuration menu.
1. Select Configuration Menu, System Option.
2. Press (scroll up) or (scroll down) to find
“Main Door DTMF”.
3. Press when the arrow is beside “Main Door
DTMF”, the display enters Main Door DTMF setup.
4. Select any digit between 1 to 9, * or #, and press .
This selection becomes the designated (touch tone)
number or symbol that opens the main door. The
factory default is “9”.
5. Press to save and continue.
2.Line Type
3.Main Door DTMF<
Main Door DTMF
[ x ] ‘9’

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2.8 Auxiliary Door DTMF setup
TheauxiliarydoorDTMF setupfeature allowstheresident tousetheir telephone
touch tone keypad to open the auxiliary door.
To set up the auxiliary door DTMF
Figure 5. Auxiliary Door DTMF Setup
You have successfully set the auxiliary door DTMF. The display now returns to
the configuration menu.
If you have not setup Main Door DTMF,
1. Press (scroll up) or (scroll down) to
find “Aux Door DTMF”.
2. Press when the arrow is beside “Aux Door
DTMF”. The display enters Aux Door DTMF setup.
3. Select any digit between 1 to 9,* or #, and press .
This selection becomes the designated (touch tone)
number or symbol that opens the auxiliary door. The
factory default is “6”.
DO NOT select “4”, this is used to refuse entry or
disconnect.
4. Press to save and continue.
3. Main Door DTMF
4. Aux Door DTMF<
Aux Door DTMF
[ x ] 6

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2.9 DTMF Sensitivity setup
The DTMF sensitivity feature allows the resident to change how sensitive the
TX3 unit is to receiving DTMF signals. DTMF sensitivity can be set from 1to 8.
Asensitivityof1indicatesthelowestsensitivitywhile8isthehighestsensitivity.
The default sensitivity is 5.
To set the DTMF sensitivity
Figure 6. DTMF Sensitivity
You have successfully set the DTMF sensitivity. The display now returns to the
configuration menu.
1. Press (scroll up) or (scroll down) to find
“DTMF Sensitivit”.
2. Press whenthearrowisbeside“DTMFSensitivit”.
The display enters DTMF Sensitivity setup.
3. Press (scroll up) or (scroll down) to select
the sensitivity level.
4. Press to save and continue.
27. DTMF Sensitivit
- DTMF Sensitivity -
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2.10 Setting the Talk and Door Timers
Toset thetalktime anddoortimers, youmustbe inConfigurationMode. Refer
to Entering Configuration Mode on page 13 for instructions.
2.11 Talk Timer setup
The talk timer defines the maximum length of time that a visitor speaks with a
resident.
To set up the talk timer
Figure 7. Talk Timer Setup
You have successfully set up the on-line timer. The display now returns to the
configuration menu.
1. Select Configuration Menu, System Option.
2. Press (scroll up) or (scroll down) to
find “Talk Timer”.
3. Press when the arrow is beside “Talk
Timer”. The display enters Talk Timer setup.
4. Enter time duration between 10 to 300 seconds.
The factory default is 60 seconds.
5. Use the up down arrows to change value.
6. Press to save and continue.
6. Aux door Timer
7. Talk Timer
Talk Timer
[ 060 ]

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2.12 Main Door Timer Setup
Themaindoortimerdefinesthelengthoftimethemain(lobby)doorreleasestays
unlocked.
To set up the main door
Figure 8. Main Door Timer setup
Youhavesuccessfullysetupthemaindoor timer. Thedisplaynowreturns tothe
configuration menu.
1. Press (scroll up) or (scroll down) to
find “Door Timer”.
2. Press when the arrow is beside “Main Door
Timer”. You enter Door Timer setup.
3. Use the arrow keys to find a time duration between
1 and 60 seconds. Press to select.
The factory default is 30 seconds.
4. Press to save and continue.
4. Aux Door DTMF
5. Main Door Timer <
Main Door Timer
[ 010 ]

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2.13 Auxiliary Door Timer Setup
The auxiliary door timer defines the length of time the auxiliary door stays
unlocked.
To set up the auxiliary door
Figure 9. Auxiliary Door Timer Setup
Youhavesuccessfullysetuptheauxiliarydoortimer. Thedisplaynowreturnsto
the configuration menu.
2.14 Changing Your Passcode
To change your passcode, you must be in configuration Mode. Refer to
Entering configuration Mode on page 13 for instructions.
Note: The default passcode for level 3 is 3333. The default passcode for
level 2 is 2222. Passcode level 1 is not used currently.
1. Press (scroll up) or (scroll down) to
find “Door Timer”.
2. Press when the arrow is beside “Aux Door
Timer”. You enter Aux Door Timer setup.
3. Use the arrow keys to find a time duration between
1 and 60 seconds. Press to select.
The factory default is 30 seconds.
4. Press to save and continue.
5. Main Door Timer
6. Aux Door Timer <
Aux Door Timer
[ 010 ]