NatComm LCU1 User manual

Model LCU-1 and LCU-2
Lock Control Units
LCU1 LCU2 and LCU3
LCU
Lock Control Unit
For Technical Assistance
Please Phone: [phone]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Description LCU1 and LCU2 Pages 3 - 4
Product Description LCU3 Page 5
Installation Procedure Page 6
Programming Notes Page 7
Programming OptionsALL Page 8
Programming Options LCU3 only Page 9
Programming LCU1 Page 10 - 11
Programming LCU2 Page 12 - 13
Programming LCU3 Page 14 - 15
Specifications Pages 16
Warranty Information Pages 16
LCU1 LCU2 and LCU3

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Our intelligent and programmable Lock Control unit (LCU) is designed to
provideforTelephoneLinebasedDTMFcontrolledswitchingof1 or2internal
DryRelayContacts,whichcanbeusedtocontrol1ormoreexternaldevices.
TheyareidealforapplicationssuchasBasicAccessControl,LiftControlor
the Powering ON, OFF or RESET of One or More Electrical devices.
Model LCU1 - provides for control of 1 Dry Relay contact
ModelLCU2-providesforindependentcontrolof2DryRelaycontacts
Model LCU3 - provides Auto Answer operation with 2 Dry Relay contacts
TheRelayContactsarerated for 12volts, 1amp.
Our LCU units connect (in Parallel) to ANY Telephone Line and listen and
respondtoprogrammedDTMFTouchTonecommands.
EachLCUhasOne (LCU1)orTwo(LCU2)DryRelaycontacts thatcan be
independentlycontrolledbyDTMFTouchTonecommandsfromanIncoming
Telephone Call OR they can respond to Any Parallel telephone device
connected to the same line.
ModelLCU3also hasTwoDryRelay contactsandthisModelcan besetto
AnswerIncomingcallsafteraUserProgrammablenumberofrings(Seepage
5 for more details on LCU3).
One or More LCU units can be fitted to the same telephone line to provide
a simple and flexible Access Control or Power Control solution.
EachLCURelaycanbeprogrammedwithitsownuniqueDTMFcode(from
1-4digits)andwheneverthecorrectcodeisenteredfromAnytelephoneon
thatline,orfromanIncomingTelephoneCall,theappropriateRelaywillclose
foraUserProgrammableperiodoftime(programmablefrom1-99seconds).
LCU units connect to ANY telephone socket on a telephone line. Multiple
unitscanconnecttothesamesocket,ortheycanbeconnectedtodifferent
sockets on the same line.
LCU is supplied with a 12VAC power adaptor. 12VDC can alternatively
be used to power LCU if required (min of 200mA).

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
LCUisdesignedtoconnectinPARALLELtoatelephoneline.Ithasasingle
RJ11(6pin)TelephoneLineinputport.
Model LCU1 provides One 4 pin RJ port to connect to the internal relay.
ModelsLCU2andLCU3providesTwo4pinRJportstoconnecttotheinternal
relays.
ConnectionBox(s)aresuppliedwithshortleadsforeasyconnectionto LCU.
Each Connection Box has 2 Screw Terminals to provide for connection of
your electrical equipment to the Internal Relays of LCU.
Onceinstalled,LCUwillautomaticallyrespondtoany1,2,3or4digitDTMF
codethatisprogrammedbytheuser.LCUrespondstoallDTMFcommands,
ie: 0-9,*,#,A,B,C &D.
The closure time of the relay can also be set by the user for periods of 01
to 99 seconds. If a setting of 00 is entered, LCU will provide latching of the
relay on a toggle basis, so that equipment (such as a 12V light, Video
equipment etc) can be switched ON or OFF as required.
LCUcanalsobesettorespondtoDMTFcommandsfromIncomingcalls
only, or Incoming and Outgoing calls (default setting).
LCU's can also be programmed to respond to a set code within a dialed
sequence.
For example, a Door Phone could call a specific business within a Multi
Tenanted Office Building. The operator after answering could then Dial
123456andthenhangup.
OneLCUrelaysettorespondto12couldopenthefrontdoorfor15seconds.
A second LCU relay set to respond to 34 could alert the Elevators to allow
access to Floor 3. A third LCU relay set to respond to 56 could release the
Door Strike which allows access to offices on Floor 3.
LCUisprovidedwith aTwoYearFactory Warranty.

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION LCU3
LCU3providesallofthefeaturesdescribedonpages3-4.Pleasereadthese
pages first.
ModelLCU3has theadditionalabilityofbeingableto AnsweranIncoming
callonatelephoneline,afterauserselectablenumberofrings(0-20rings).
Setting 0 Rings, disable the Auto Answer facility.
The Default setting is that LCU3 will Answer incoming calls after 2 rings.
AfterAnsweringatelephonecall,LCU3will‘listen’forDTMFCommands.If
a programmed command is detected, LCU3 will close one or both of its
Internalrelays,dependingonUserProgramming,exactlythesameasLCU1
andLCU2.
Our LCU1 and LCU2 models do not answer calls. They respond to DTMF
commandsmadeduringanoutgoing call, oranincomingcallanswered by
another device on the line, such as LCU3, Answering Machine or other
suitableansweringdevice.
Multiple LCU1 and LCU2 units can be used with LCU3 to provide for Basic
AccessControl,LiftControlorthePowering ON, OFF or RESET ofOneor
MoreElectricaldevices.
ADDITIONALLCU3PROGRAMMINGFEATURES
1. LCU3canbeprogrammedbysimplycallingintoit.Whenitanswers, press
### to enter programming mode. Note it cannot be programmed if the Auto
Answer facility is disabled.
2.LCU3canhaveallofitsprogramsettingreturnedtodefault,bydiallingintoit,
entering###(toenterprogrammode)andafterhearingtheconfirmation‘beep’,
pressing13579.
3.LCU3hasanadditionalMAXIMUMCALLTIMEProgrammingfeaturewhich
mustbesetduringtheprogrammingprocedure.Thisistheamountoftimethat
LCU3willholdacallwaitingforcommandsafteranswering.Thedefaultsetting
is 20 seconds, which is the minimum setting. This can be increased up to 99
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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. LCU must be connected in PARALLELon the telephone line on which
it is to be used.
2. Your telephone line should connect to the LINE IN port of LCU.
3. Connect the supplied Connection Box(s), using the short cables
provided, to the RELAY 1 port of LCU1 and also to the RELAY 2 port
of LCU2 and LCU3.
These Connection Boxes provide for convenient screw terminal
access to the Internal Relay(s).
RELAY 1 - Connect your Electrical Device (that requires relay
control) to the RED and GREEN terminals of the supplied Junction
Box. This relay is rated at 12V/1A.
RELAY 2 - Connect your Electrical Device (that requires relay
control) to the RED and GREEN terminals of the other supplied
Junction Box. This relay is rated at 12V/1A.
4. Connect the supplied 12VAC Power Adaptor and installation is
complete.
5. Program your LCU unit to meet your requirements
(see following pages)
For technical assistance, please contact National Communications
on [phone], 9AM to 5PM Monday - Friday (QLD TIME).

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PROGRAMMING NOTES
LCU is programmed via DTMF commands entered from any telephone
connected to the same line.
You can only program LCU by entering ### during the first 30 seconds
after power is connected to the unit.
The following notes provide important information about the programming
procedure :
1) To enter PROGRAMMING MODE you must turn OFF POWER
to your unit and then switch POWER ON AGAIN.
2) UsingANY TELEPHONE connected to the TELEPHONE LINE,
PRESS ### within 30 SECONDS.
3) You will hear 3 short ‘beeps’ to confirm you are in programming
mode.
4) Individual Parameter Programming Entries are carried out by
pressing further keys on the attached telephone.
5) Your unit will generate 1 short ‘beep’ to confirm acceptance of
command.
6) Your unit will generate 1 long ‘beep’ to advise of an entry error.
7) If 1 long ‘beep’ is detected, your command should be repeated.
8) You can Program Lock 1 or Lock 2 (model LCU2 and LCU3
only) individually by pressing :
Press #1 for setting Lock 1 parameters
Press #2 for setting Lock 2 parameters
LCU3 PROGRAMMING
LCU3 is programmed by calling in to it. When it answers, press
### to enter programming mode. Note it cannot be programmed if
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PROGRAMMING OPTIONS ALL
LCU has internal flash memory which will retain your settings even if
power is disconnected. The following settings are provided :
1. SETTING DTMF RELAY CONTROL CODE
A 1 to 4 digit DTMF CONTROL CODE can be set to trigger the LCU
relay response. Model LCU2 and LCU3 provides for 2 relay output.
Each relay must use a separate Control Code.
Allowable Range : 1,2,3 or 4 digits
Default Setting Lock 1 is : *3
Default Setting Lock 2 is : *4
2. RELAY CLOSURE TIME
Upon detection of the correct DTMF Relay Control Code, LCU can
close for a period up to 99 seconds.
Allowable Range : 01 – 99 seconds
Default Setting is : 5 seconds
Model LCU2 and LCU3 provides for 2 relay output. Each relay can
have different closure times, or the same closure time.
3. INCOMING CALL and OUTGOING CALL operation
LCU is set by default to respond to DTMF commands from both
incoming calls and outgoing calls. You can also restrict it to respond
to incoming calls only.
Respond to : Incoming calls only OR Incoming and Outgoing calls
Default Setting is : Respond to Incoming and Outgoing calls
4. RESPOND TO PROGRAMMED DIGITS IN A SEQUENCE
LCU will normally only respond to the set DTMF Control Code
providing there are no other DTMF digits before or after it, within 3
seconds. It can however be set to respond to the exact set number
when there are other DTMF digits before or after it.
Default Setting is : Respond only when there are no digits
before or after the set code.

PROGRAMMING OPTIONS LCU3
LCU3 has the following additional Program capability :
LCU3 can ALSO be programmed by simply calling in to it OR it can
also be programmed in exactly the same manner as LCU1 and LCU2
with a telephone connected in parallel on the same line.
LCU3 has the following additional Program settings :
5. SETTING MAXIMUM AUTO ANSWER CALL TIME
This is the amount of time that LCU3 will hold a call waiting for
commands after answering. The default setting is 20 seconds, which
is the minimum setting. This can be increased up to 99 seconds if
required.
Allowable Range : 20 – 99 seconds
Default Setting is : 20 seconds
6. SETTING NUMBER OF RINGS TO ANSWER
This is the number of rings LCU3 must detect before it will answer a
call. The Default settings is 2 rings. If you wish to Turn OFF the
Automatic Answer facility set the number of rings to 00.
Allowable Range : 00-20 rings
Default Setting is : 02 rings
7. RESET FACTORY DEFAULTS
LCU3canhaveall ofitsprogramsetting returnedtodefault,by diallinginto
it,entering###(toenterprogrammode)andafterhearingthe confirmation
‘beep’, pressing13579.
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PROGRAMMING LCU1
1. TURN OFF POWER TO YOUR UNIT FOR MINIMUM of 5
SECONDS
2. SWITCH ON POWER AND PRESS ### (WITHIN 30 SECONDS)
You must use a telephone connected to the TELEPHONE LINE
that LCU is connected to.
3. YOUR UNIT WILL OUTPUT 3 SHORT ‘BEEPS’
Do not proceed until you have heard 3 short beeps.
If you do not hear 3 beeps, return to the start (1).
4. PRESS #1 to program Relay 1
You should hear 1short beep
If you do not hear 1 beep, return to the start (1).
5. a) Enter 1, 2, 3 or 4 (this is number of DTMF digits in PIN)
then
b) Enter your 1, 2, 3 or 4 digit PIN
eg; If your PIN is 3579, you should enter 4 then 3579
eg; If your PIN is #7, you should enter 2 then #7
You should hear 1short beep
If you do not hear 1 beep, return to the start (1).
6. ENTER REQUIRED RELAY CLOSURE TIME
Enter 2 digits only (01 to 99) seconds
You should hear 3 short beeps
If you do not hear 3 beeps, return to the start (1).
You can now :
a) Program LCU to respond to INCOMING calls only
b) Program LCU to respond to YOUR CODE within a group of
digits.
Go to page 11 OR
c) Hang Up if your programming is complete
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