Talkaphone EC-6 User manual

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1. Getting Started
1.1. Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of this EC-6 Telephone Line Consolidator. All Talkaphone equipment is
built with an exceptional standard of quality and will provide years of reliable service.
This manual will guide you through the installation of this product and provide comprehensive operating
instructions. Please read this instruction manual COMPLETELY before you install this product.
Once you have installed the product and are familiar with its operation, store this manual in an accessible
location for future reference.
1.2. What’s In the Box
• EC-6 Telephone Line Consolidator
• 13.8VAC 1250mA, Class 2 Transformer
You should inspect the EC-6 Telephone Line Consolidator when unpacking the box for possible
damage in shipment. If it is damaged or any of the components are missing, please contact your
Talkaphone dealer or distributor immediately. Do not discard any hardware or packing material
before you are certain you have all the items listed above, and the unit is installed and
functioning correctly.

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2. Hardware Installation

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3. Programming
3.1. Factory Configuration
In the default factory configuration mode, programming changes to the EC-6 are required in order for it to
route calls through the telephone line (i.e. PSTN line).
3.2. Accessing the Programming Mode
The EC-6 can be user programmed locally or remotely through a call to the connected telephone line from
any touch-tone phone.
1. Locally without a Security Code
Step 1.
Come off hook with a touch tone phone connected to the Fire Floor, Machine Room
or Lobby phone, and wait for the beep.
Step 2.
Enter * followed by the 6-digit security code (factory set to 845464, see Section
3.3, Programming the Security Code). A double beep should then be heard
indicating you have entered the programming mode.
Step 3.
When finished programming, hang up.
2. Locally without a Security Code
Step 1.
Move DIP switch 3 to the ON position (Learn Mode, see Section 3.11, DIP
Switches).
Step 2.
Come off hook with a touch tone phone connected to the Fire Floor, Machine
Room or Lobby phone. A double beep will be heard indicating you have
automatically entered the programming mode
Step 3.
When finished programming hang up and move DIP switch 3 back to the OFF
position (Normal Operation Mode, see Section 3.11, DIP Switches).
3. Remotely using the Security Code
Step 1.
From a touch tone phone call the telephone line attached to the EC-6.
Step 2.
When the EC-6 answers, wait for the beep, then enter “Q” followed by the 6-digit
security code (factory set to 845464, see Section 3.3, Programming the Security
Code). A double beep should then be heard indicating you have entered the
programming mode.
Step 3.
When finished programming, hang up.
4. Remotely using the Security Code
Step 1.
Move DIP switch 3 to the ON position (Learn Mode, see Section 3.11, DIP
Switches).
Step 2.
From a touch tone phone call the telephone line attached to the EC-6.
Step 3.
When the EC-6 answers, a double beep will be heard indicating you
have automatically entered the programming mode.
Step 4.
When finished programming hang up and move DIP switch 3 back to the OFF
position (Normal Operation Mode, see Section 3.11, DIP Switches).
IMPORTANT NOTE: For the fourth programming option outlined above, Step (4) must be
carried out—otherwise the EC-6 will remain in Learn Mode and the system will not be functional.

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3.3. Programming the Security Code
The security code allows the user/installer to program the EC-6 while DIP Switch #3 is in the OFF
(normal operation) position. A 6-digit number is used to access programming mode.
The security code has been factory set to 845464. It is recommended that you change the security code
to your own 6-digit number as follows:
Step 1.
Access programming as outlined in Section 3.2, Accessing Programming Mode.
Step 2.
Enter your new security code followed by #47.
Step 3.
To exit programming simply hang up the phone.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The security code must be six (6) digits in length and MUST NOT contain
a * or #.
3.4. Quick Programming Features
Description
Enter Digits
+ Location
Default Ring Assignment (factory set to cleared)
none or 1-digit (0-6)
+ #44
Ring count (factory set to 9 rings)
1-digit (0-9)
+ #45
Number of Emergency Phones (factory set to 6)
1-digit (1-6)
+ #46
Security Code (factory default = 845464)
6-digits (0-9)
+ #47
Disable Dial 9 Toggle Feature (factory default)
*0
Enable Dial 9 Toggle Feature
*1
Exit Programming and Disconnect
##7
Reset All Programming to Factory Default Settings
###

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3.5. Default Ring Assignment (Memory Location #44)
Inbound telephone line calls are answered by the EC-6. After a single beep tone is heard, the caller can
direct the call to any of the phones by entering a single touch-tone command. This #44 memory location
is used to tell the EC-6 how to default if the caller does not enter any touch-tone command within four
(4) seconds of hearing the beep tone.
The factory setting is with the #44 memory location cleared (enter only #44 when programming), which
means if no touch-tone command is entered within four (4) seconds, the EC-6 will default to re-ring the
last Emergency Phone that was used. This enables emergency personnel to call back and
automatically reach the specific Emergency Phone they had been talking to without the need to enter a
touch-tone command.
The EC-6 can be programmed so that if no touch-tone command is given, to default to one of the six
Emergency Phones by entering any digit 1 through 6 in the #44 memory location. Or enter “0#44” when
programming so that if no inbound touch-tone command is given, to default to ringing all Emergency
Phones.
3.6. Ring Count (Memory Location #45)
This location contains the number of times the EC-6 will ring the called device when a transfer is
initiated. Entering a “0” count will disable the ring counter altogether and the port will continue to ring
until answered or the caller hangs up. The factory default setting is “9” rings.
3.7. Number of Phones (Memory Location #46)
This parameter is used so the EC-6 knows how many Emergency Phone ports to ring when the “All Call”
feature is used. It is also how the line verification test knows how many Emergency Phone ports will be
tested. For example, if only four Emergency Phones are used, they are to be connected to Emergency
Phone ports 1-4, and “4#46” should be entered in programming. The factory default setting is “6”
Emergency Phones.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Ensure that all Emergency Phones are set up to answer an incoming call.
3.8. Dial 9 Toggle Feature (Q1)
This feature is factory disabled (*0) which means dialing a single touch-tone “9” has only the ability to
connect to the telephone line. When the dial 9 toggle feature is enabled (*1), the EC-6 will have the
ability to both connect and disconnect from the telephone line. In other words, dialing a touch-tone “9”
will toggle between connecting and disconnecting.
IMPORTANT NOTE: A minimum of 9 seconds must elapse after other touch-tones have been
dialed before “9” will be accepted as a disconnect command. See Section 4, Operation for an
example of how this feature might be used.

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3.9. Hang Up (##7)
When programming the EC-6 from a remote location, this command can be used to cause an
immediate hang up. This is useful if the EC-6 is being used on a phone line that does not issue a CPC
signal when the distant party hangs up. In those cases, and if the ##7 command is not used, the EC-6
will still hang up, but after the programming time out of 20 seconds.
3.10. Factory Reset All Programming (###)
When in programming, entering ### will reset all programming to the factory default settings.
Switch
Position
Description
1
ON
Emergency phones must dial 9 to connect to the telephone line (see
description below)
1
OFF
Emergency phones are directly connected to the phone line (factory
setting)
2
ON
Enable Line Verification test (see description in Section 3.11,
Operation)
2
OFF
Disable Line Verification test (factory setting)
3
ON
Learn mode (see description below)
3
OFF
Normal operation (factory setting)
Switch 4
Switch 5
Description
ON
ON
Normal audio detect sensitivity (factory setting)
OFF
OFF
Increased audio detect sensitivity. Useful in applications in which voices
or busy signals are having trouble breaking over the speaker when
multiple Emergency Phones are in use at the same time.

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3.11. DIP Switches
DIP Switch 1 (Dial 9 Mode)
Normally when an Emergency Phone comes off hook, it is immediately connected to the telephone line.
In the Dial 9 mode, the Emergency Phone will be connected to an internal line, and a touch-tone 9 is
needed to connect to the outside telephone line. This feature must be used when the EC-6 is to be used
for internal calls only and no telephone line is connected. The 9 must be followed by at least 3 seconds of
silence so the EC-6 knows it is a transfer command and not part of a dialing string.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The internal line DOES NOT supply dial tone.
DIP Switch 2 (Line Verification Test)
When this DIP switch is in the ON position, the daily line verification test feature is enabled. In
accordance to ASME A17.1, once a day the EC-6 will check the telephone line for operable loop current.
The EC-6 will also ring each of the assigned Emergency Phones (see Section 3, Programming), to
verify the operability of the lines running to each of the Emergency Phones, (and to be sure the Emergency
Phone is capable of answering). See Section 4, Operation for additional details.
DIP Switch 3 (Learn Mode)
This DIP switch feature can be used when the user does not know the 6-digit touch tone security code
needed to enter programming. When this DIP switch is in the ON (Learn) position, the EC-6 will enter the
programming mode immediately on an inbound call, or locally when a Fire Floor, Machine Room, or
Lobby phone comes off hook. Once in programming a new security code can be programmed. Be sure
to set this DIP switch to OFF (Normal Operation mode) when finished, so the EC-6 will operate properly.

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4. Operation
The EC-6 allows voice communication from up to six (6) Talkaphone analog emergency telephones to a local
Fire Floor phone, Machine Room phone, and/or Lobby phone, as well as to an off-premise phone through a
telephone (PSTN) line. Any or all of the Emergency Phones can talk with any or all of the authorized
personnel phones. Below is a simple directory of what to dial to call each of these devices or access the
telephone (PSTN) line.
4.1. Directory
To Call
Dial
Emergency Phone 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6
Fire Floor Phone
7
Machine Room and Lobby Phones
8
Access the Telephone (PSTN) Line
9
All Call (to All Emergency Phones)
0
4.2. Emergency Phone Outbound Call
With DIP switch 1 set to OFF, when an Emergency Phone goes off hook, it will be directly connected to the
telephone line so it can dial out for help. Alternatively, the Emergency Phone can be programmed to dial a
single touch tone “7” to call the Fire Floor phone, or an “8” to ring both the Machine Room and Lobby
phones. Since Talkaphone analog Emergency Phones have the ability to dial additional phone numbers
when the call is unanswered or receives a busy signal, the system can be set up so that a call for help first
rings the local phone(s), then if unanswered, the Emergency Phone can momentarily hang up and place an
outside call to 911 or a Central Station Monitoring service.
With DIP switch 1 set to ON, when an Emergency Phone goes off-hook, it will NOT be connected to the
telephone line. Use this feature when the EC-6 is to be used for internal calls only and no telephone line is
connected. When this is the case, the Emergency Phone can be programmed to dial a single touch-tone “7”
to call the Fire Floor phone, or an “8” to ring both the Machine Room and Lobby phones. If a telephone line
is connected, the Emergency Phone can be programmed to place an outbound call by dialing a touch-tone
“9”, pause for four (4) seconds, then dials the remote telephone number.
The EC-6 is not designed for one Emergency Phone to call or talk to another.
If additional Emergency Phones are activated while a call is in progress, they will be bridged to the existing
authorized personnel.
4.3. Inbound Call
When a call comes into the EC-6 on the telephone line, the EC-6 will answer after the first ring, return a single
“beep” tone, and listen for a touch-tone command. A single touch-tone 1 to 6 will cause the EC-6 to ring
Emergency Phone 1 to 6; or dial a 0 to call all Emergency Phones. The EC-6 is factory set so that if no
command is entered within four (4) seconds, the EC-6 will re-ring the last Emergency Phone that was used,
thus enabling emergency personnel to call back and automatically reach the specific Emergency Phone they
had been talking to. The Fire Floor phone and Machine Room & Lobby phones can also be called into by
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4.4. Fire Floor Phone
When the Fire Floor phone goes off hook, the EC-6 will send a single beep. The user can then enter a touch-
tone 1 to 6 to call Emergency Phones 1 to 6, a touch-tone 0 to call all Emergency Phones, or an 8 to call the
Machine Room & Lobby phones. The Fire Floor phone can also dial “9” to access the telephone line to place
an outbound call. While in use, if any other phone goes off-hook, it will be instantly connected to the Fire
Floor phone. Because of this, it is imperative the Fire Floor phone is not left off-hook unattended.
4.5. Machine Room and Lobby Phones
The Machine Room and Lobby phones work together. Inside the EC-6 they are connected to the same circuit.
You can think of them as two phones in your house connected to the same phone line. An Emergency Phone
that is programmed to dial a single touch tone “8” will have the advantage of ringing both phones, thus
increasing the likelihood of being answered by local authorized personnel.
When the Machine Room or Lobby phone goes off hook, the EC-6 will send a single beep. The user can then
enter a touch tone 1 to 6 to call Emergency Phones 1 to 6, a touch tone 0 to call all Emergency Phones, or a
7 to call the Fire Floor phone. The Machine Room & Lobby phones can also dial “9” to access the telephone
line to place an outbound call. While in use, if any other phone goes off hook, it will be instantly connected to
the Machine Room & Lobby phones. Because of this, it is imperative the Machine Room & Lobby phones are
not left off hook unattended.
4.6. Dial “9” Access
The Fire Floor, Machine Room, or Lobby phones can dial 9 to access the telephone line to place an outside
call. Alternatively, a single touch-tone “9” can be used as a toggle function to either access the telephone line
or disconnect from the telephone line (see Section 3, Programming). Here is an example of how dialing 9 can
be used to disconnect the telephone line. An Emergency Phone has placed a call through the EC-6’s telephone
line to a 911 operator. A fireman arrives on the scene and joins the conversation from the Fire Floor phone.
The fireman can then declare to the 911 operator that he is on-site and will take over. He can then dial a single
touch-tone 9 to drop the telephone line (hanging up on the 911 operator) and continue talking to the
Emergency Phone.