Talkaphone Aor-8 User manual

Area of Rescue Command Unit

Installation Instructions

Model AOR-8 / Model AOR-16

Page 1of 12 Rev. 8/18/2016

I. Introduction

This manual is for installation and programming of the AOR-8 or AOR-16 Area of

Rescue Command Unit. For instructions on programming individual Talkaphone

Area of Rescue Emergency Phones, please refer to the Installation & Operation

Manual for Emergency/Information Phones.

This manual will guide you through the installation of this product and provide

comprehensive operating instructions. Please read this instruction manual

completely and thoroughly before installing this product.

II. Contents

Before beginning installation, make sure you have all the included components. Each AOR-8/16

includes:

THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

APPLICABLE INSTALLATION CODE BY A PERSON FAMILIAR WITH

THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT AND THE

HAZARDS INVOLVED

CE PRODUIT DOIT ÊTRE INSTALLÉ SELON LE CODE D’INSTALLATION

PERTINENT, PAR UNE PERSONNE QUI CONNAÎT BIEN LES PRODUIT

ET SON FONCTIONNEMENT AINSI QUE LES RISQUES INHÉRENTS

Qty.

Part Number

Description

AOR-8 or AOR-

8- or 16-Station Area of Rescue Command Unit

AOR-TR16

Trim Ring for Flush Mounting(Optional)

6-32 Screw for Flush Mount Trim Ring Assembly

12VDC, 4.5Ah Backup Battery

Audible and Visual Indicator of Incoming Area of Rescue

Emergency Phone

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III. Technical Requirements

General:

115-230 VAC, 50-60Hz power source

Maximum impedance between the Talkaphone Area of Rescue Emergency Phones

and the AOR-8 or AOR-16 is 25 Ohms. Maximum cable length will vary with gauge

(See Frequently Asked Questions, p.10).

For Local Mode Only

No external phone line (i.e. POTS line) is required.

For Remote Mode or Day/Night Mode

Three (3) dedicated POTS/PSTN lines (i.e. analog telephone lines or analog PBX

lines).

If connected to a PBX, the extension(s) must provide:

1. At least 24 Volts at 20 mA off-hook (no current is drawn on-hook

2. Either a disconnect pulse (voltage drop at end of call) or 30-seconds or

silence after hang-up (no re-order or howler feature)

If connected to a POTS/PSTN line, there must be no special features, such as

hook-flash, call-waiting, auto-redial when busy or voicemail. If the telephone

company has activated any such features, contact them to have these features

turned off.

IV. Installation

1. Remove Area of Rescue Command Unit from packaging carton and inspect for

possible damage during shipment. If the unit is damaged, or any of the

components are missing, contact your Talkaphone Co. 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.

2. Remove the two (3) Phillips screws from the right side of the unit which secure

the hinged front cover shut.

3. Remove the packaged front cover door handle from the telephone

compartment and install to the outside surface of the unit using the provided

screws.

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4. Carefully open the hinged front cover taking care there are no loose items

which may have shifted during transportation.

5. The AOR-8 or AOR-16 may be either surface mounted onto a wall or flush

mounted into a wall.

NOTE: For flush mounting units, AOR-8 and AOR-16 units should be

ordered with the available AOR-TR16 Flush Mount Trim Ring (sold

separately).

NOTE: Conduit knockouts exist on the rear, top, and bottom sides of the

enclosure for access to power and communication lines. Determine the

method of bringing in these power and communication lines before

mounting the enclosure.

NOTE: Whenever possible, it is best to keep the maximum clearance

possible between analog phone lines and alternating current. Running

phone lines too close to hot VAC lines will produce undesired effects on

the phone line.

6. For mounting the unit directly to the surface of an interior wall,

The AOR-8 and AOR-16 has six (4) surface mounting keyholes.

7. For Flush Mounting the Unit

The AOR-8 and AOR-16 each have eight (8) 7/32 [in] knockouts located on the

top, bottom and sides which can be used for either mounting the unit within a

wall or to fasten the available AOR-TR16 Flush Mount Trim Ring. This trim ring

may be installed in contact with the closed cover without inhibiting the

functionality of the hinge.

8. Secure the AOR-TR16 to the AOR-8 or AOR-16 unit in the desired location

using the provided 6-32 screws, two (2) washers, and hex nut

9. Installation of Strobe/Siren

Mount the strobe/siren assembly on a wall in an appropriate location per the

instructions packaged with the strobe/siren assembly.

10. Three (3) outgoing low voltage power lines from the strobe/siren assembly must

be wired to the Black, Red/White, and Orange lead wires from the relays

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located at the upper right interior of the AOR-8 or AOR-16. Same color wires

from the strobe/siren and the AOR-8 or AOR-16 should be connected together.

11. Installing Phone lines

Bring in analog phone lines through conduit knockouts located on the rear, top,

or bottom sides of the unit. Always try to separate power lines from

communication lines as much as possible to reduce undesired effects on the

phone line.

12. The AOR-8 can support up to eight (8) emergency analog phones. The

emergency analog phones on the system can connect to either the incoming

POTS/PSTN line or the local phone built into the AOR-8 unit.

The AOR-16 each support up to sixteen (16) emergency analog phones divided

into two (2) banks of eight (8). The emergency analog phones on the system

can connect to either the incoming POTS/PSTN line or the local phone built into

the AOR-16 unit.

13. Attach the incoming Emergency Phone lines to ports 1-8 in the appropriate

bank as labeled on the interior panel. The connections are NOT polarity

sensitive. If a POTS/PSTN line or PBX extension line is to be used in addition

to the phone built into the enclosure, connect the incoming phone line to the

Telco “Telco IN” positions of the same bank.

14. Local Mode

In Local Mode, pressing the button on any of the Talkaphone Area of Rescue

Emergency phones will cause the built in touch-tone telephone to ring.

15. Remote Mode

In Remote Mode, pressing the button on any of the Talkaphone Area of Rescue

Emergency phones will cause them to access a phone line to dial out. For this

configuration, connect an outside phone(s) line to the “Telco IN” position(s) on

the appropriate bank.

NOTE: See Technical Requirements, p.2, for outside phone line

requirements.

16. Day/Night Mode

Day/Night Mode is primarily used when a facility has a guard on-site during the

day but not at night. It may also be used in any situation where the guard

station is not always manned. When a Talkaphone Area of Rescue Emergency

Phone calls and the AOR-8 or AOR-16 is in Day/Night mode, it will ring the

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Command Unit’s built in local handset phone first, ring it a second time if no

one answers the first time, then if no one answers the second time it will dial a

remote number. If no one should answer the remote number, it will re-ring the

local phone and continue this cycle until either the phone is answered or times

out (see Emergency Phone manual for information on setting the time-out.)

When a guard leaves for the night, she can enter the code *36* to configure the

consolidator to ring the remote phone first and then switch to the local phone

(see Software Programming, page 6). For Day/Night Mode connect an outside

phone line(s) to the “Telco IN” position(s). This programming must be done for

each of the consolidators (one (1) consolidator for the AOR-8 or two (2)

consolidators for the AOR-16)

NOTE: See Technical Requirements, p.2, for outside phone line

requirements.

17. Sharing a Phone Line

Another telephone instrument (e.g. fax, modem, standard telephone, etc.) can

share the outside phone line(s) with the AOR-8 or AOR-16 by connecting the

outside phone line(s) to the “Telco IN” position(s) and connecting the telephone

instrument sharing the line to the “Telco OUT” position(s). Be sure to set each

consolidator in the AOR-8 or AOR-16 not to answer before your other device

picks up (or, if sharing with a standard telephone, be sure to allow enough rings

for the person answering the phone to pick up).

WARNING: The other device sharing the line should never be emergency

equipment of any kind

18. Once the correct configuration for the AOR-8 or AOR-16 has been determined

and appropriately wired, connect incoming 115-230 VAC 50-60Hz power wiring

to the power supply board located in the bottom compartment of the unit. The

LINE, NEUTRAL, and GROUND terminals are located on the left side of the

board.

WARNING: Once the batteries are connected in the next step, power

will be supplied to the unit. Verify all connections and take

precautions from unintended electrical shock at this time.

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19. Connect the backup batteries. The batteries connect to the power supply board

by inserting the connector onto the header pins located on the bottom right of

the power supply board which the 115-230 VAC 50-60Hz power supply was

connected. Although the pin is polarized, ensure correct polarity when

connecting the backup batteries. Red-positive & Black-negative.

WARNING: The order in which 115-230 VAC 50-60Hz or backup

batteries is connected does not matter. However, once either the

batteries are connected OR the 115-230 VAC 50-60Hz line is

energized, THE UNIT WILL BECOME “HOT” ENERGIZED.

It is the installer’s obligation to ensure compliance with all national,

regional, and local regulations

Programming Instructions

To program the AOR-8 or AOR-16 Command unit, each bank of eight (8)

Talkaphone Area of Rescue emergency analog phones must have their own

internal consolidator programmed. To program each internal consolidator, call it by

either dialing the phone number of the line connected to that bank’s Telco “IN” port

or by lifting the selecting the appropriate line of the built in handset. In either case,

the consolidator will respond with three beeps. Each consolidator will respond to all

programming requests in one of two ways:

1 Beep Command completed successfully

2 Beeps Error(s) detected

If you hear two beeps, enter the code again. If you hear two beeps a second time,

hang up and try again.

Remote Mode

In Remote Mode, if a standard telephone company phone line is being utilized via

the Telco “IN” connection, the consolidator does not need to be programmed.

Move on to Programming the Talkaphone Area of Rescue Emergency Analog

Phones.

If a PBX line is being connected to the Telco “IN” port, the consolidator must be

programmed for PBX mode:

1. Call the consolidator (listen for 3 beeps)

2. Enter Guard Access Code: *31**

3. Program the Consolidator for a PBX line: *39*2*

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4. Move on to Programming the Talkaphone Area of Rescue Emergency Analog

Phones

Local Mode

1. Pick up the built in handset and select the press the phone line corresponding to

the bank of phones/consolidator to be programmed (listen for 3 beeps)

2. Enter Guard Access Code: *31**

3. Program the consolidator for Local Mode: *37*

4. Move on to Programming the Talkaphone Area of Rescue Emergency Analog

Phones

Day/Night Mode

1. Call the consolidator or pick up the built in handset and select the press the

phone line corresponding to the bank of phones/consolidator to be programmed

(listen for 3 beeps)

2. Enter Guard Access Code: *31**

3. Program the consolidator for Day/Night Mode: *63*

4. Program the consolidator to call either:

Local first, then Remote: *35*

Remote first, then local: *36*

5. If a PBX line is being connected to the Telco “IN” port enter the PBX code:

*39*2*

6. Move on to Programming the Talkaphone Area of Rescue Emergency Analog

Phones

Programming the Emergency Analog Phones

Once each Consolidator has been programmed, each Talkaphone Area of Rescue

Emergency Analog Phone must be programmed individually. A call can be routed

to the desired phone port by entering the following code:

*4X* Routes to Emergency Analog Phone in port jack number X (X=1-8)

For details on programming the Talkaphone Area of Rescue Emergency Analog

Phones, refer to the Installation & Operation Manual for Emergency/Information

phones. (Note: if the Consolidator is in Remote Mode or Day/Night Mode and your

remote phone line is a PBX extension, be sure to program the emergency phones

for Mode 2. See Emergency Phone Manual, pages 11 and 15 for more information

on Modes).

Code Summary

Command

Function

*31* …[up to 8

Guard Access Code entry for phone programming

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digits]*

(Default Code is *31**)

*30* …[up to 8

digits]*

Master Access Code entry to change Guard Access

Code or Master Access Code (Default Code is

*30*12345678*)

*30*14725836*

Resets Consolidator programming to factory defaults

*32* …[up to 8

digits]*

Programs and stores a new Master Access Code

*33* …[up to 8

digits]*

Programs and stores a new Guard Access Code

*34* …[up to 2

digits]*

Sets number of rings before consolidator picks up when

it is dialed

*62*

Remote Mode (default)

*37*

Local Mode

*63*

Day/Night Mode

*35*

In Day/Night Mode, call LOCAL PHONE then TELCO IN

*36*

In Day/Night Mode, call TELCO IN then LOCAL PHONE

*39*...[1 or 2]*

Program the type of phone line in the TELCO IN

*39*1* for ordinary phone lines (default)

*39*2* for PBX lines

*4...[1-8]*

Routes to emergency phone in phone jack number 1-8

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V. Operating Instructions

1. General Information

When a push button on the Talkaphone Area of Rescue Emergency Analog

Phone is pressed it will automatically either ring the local phone or dial out

using the phone line connected to the Telco “IN” port according to how the

particular consolidator which it is connected is programmed. If the phone line is

being shared with another device (see page 5, sharing a line), the consolidator

will seize the line on behalf of the emergency phone.

When a call comes in to the AOR-8 or AOR-16, an LED will light indicating

which phone is calling in. If a call is already being answered, any other calls

which come in will cause the appropriate LED to blink to indicate they are

awaiting an open line. As soon as the initial call has been completed, any calls

that were waiting will be put through in the order in which they were placed.

2. Calling Talkaphone Area of Rescue Emergency Analog Phones through the

Area of Rescue Command Unit

To call from a remote phone, dial the telephone number of the Consolidator.

To call from the local phone, simply pick up the phone and select the phone line

corresponding to the appropriate consolidator. In either case, you will hear 3

beeps when the consolidator is ready.

Enter the code to route to an Emergency Phone, *4X* where X= phone jack

number 1-8. There will be a short pause and then the Emergency Phone will

answer with a series of tones.

For more information on Emergency Analog Phones, consult the

Emergency/Information Phone manual.

3. Answering the Emergency Analog Phones

When a call comes in on either the local phone or a remote phone, the

consolidators are effectively transparent. That is, there will exist an open line of

communication to the Area of Rescue Emergency Analog Phone from the

moment the call is answered.

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VI. Frequently Asked Questions

1. If I have more than one consolidator can I connect them to the same

phone line either in parallel or in series (using a “daisy chain”)? Each

consolidator requires its own phone line or local phone. (Exception: A multi-line

local phone, connected to the LOCAL port will allow multiple consolidators to

be connected in parallel.)

2. What kind of cable do I need to run from the Emergency Phones to my

Consolidator? We strongly recommend twisted, shielded pairs with the shield

connected to earth ground only at the consolidator end. The resistance on the

line is not to exceed 25 ohms. The following chart shows distances and

recommended wire gauges:

Distance from AOR-8/16 to

Emergency/Information Telephone

Recommended

Wire Gauge

0 - 500 feet

24 G

501 - 750 feet

22 G

751 - 1,000 feet

20 G

1,001 - 1,800 feet

18 G

1,801 - 3,000 feet

16 G

3001 - 5,000 feet

14 G

Distance from AOR-8/16 to Local

Phone

Recommended

Wire Gauges

0 - 1000 feet

24 G

1001 - 1500 feet

22 G

1501 - 2000 feet

20 G

2001 - 3,600 feet

18 G

3,601 - 5,000 feet

16 G

5,001 - 8000 feet

14 G

3. I am using a consolidator in “local” mode. Do I need to program a phone

number into my Emergency Phones? You must enter a phone number (see

Emergency/Information Phone Manual, page 8) even though your Talk-A-

Phone unit is not using this number to connect to the local phone. We

recommend the number 1234567.

4. If I made some mistakes during programming is there a way to reset the

programming? If you have forgotten your access code, you may reset the

programming on that consolidator to factory default by entering *30*14725836*.

Note: you will NOT have to reprogram your individual Emergency/Information

Phones.

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5. Does the consolidator remember its programming if I unplug it? Yes. All

memory is non-volatile and does not require a back-up battery.

6. My consolidator is not at my desk where the calls come in. Is there a way

to make the LED’s remote so I can see who is calling? Although the LED’s

cannot be made remote, Emergency/Information phones can be purchased

with the "V" option which allows a location identifying message to be recorded

into the phone. This message is then played as soon as the call is answered.

This ensures that no matter what phone answers the call (local or remote) the

location will be immediately announced.

Another option is to purchase an EB-100 or EB-200 Base Station. These

devices will display a 6-digit code (e.g. 122806 for 1228 Main St. 6th floor) as

soon as the call has been answered.

7. Are the Emergency Phones powered by the Area of Rescue Command

Unit? Yes.

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VII. Basic Trouble-Shooting

Note: Please also read the Trouble-Shooting Guide in the Emergency Phone

Manual.

Problem

Possible Causes

My unit does not

function at all. I

cannot call it or call

out with it.

1. The power supply is not properly connected (check

the power LED).

2. The phone wires are not properly connected.

3. Your unit has been struck by lightning or another very

high voltage source. Contact Talk-A-Phone's Service

Department.

4. There isn’t enough power on the line (see Technical

Requirements, page 3).

5. You may have accidentally plugged a PBX line or

phone company line into the Local port. If so, contact

Talk-A-Phone technical support.

I hear noise on the

line.

1. You are not using twisted, shielded wire. Fluorescent

lights, elevator machinery and many other devices can

produce noise on your wires if they are not properly

twisted and shielded. (See FAQ #2 for wiring

requirements.)

The Local Phone

rings briefly but then

when I pick up I hear

three beeps.

1. The Emergency/Information phone that called in was

not programmed with a phone number (see FAQ #3, page

When I call an

Emergency Phone

through the AOR-8/16,

I cannot communicate

with the person at the

other end.

1. The Emergency Phone was not programmed to

automatically go "live" after being called. It is in

programming mode. You can activate it for a single call

or for all future calls by entering your guard code (*4**)

followed by either *5* for a single call or *78* for all future

calls. (See Emergency Phone Manual, page 9 for more

information.)

The consolidator will

not accept my Access

Code

1. You are using a touch-tone phone on a PBX that is not

giving the consolidator the appropriate tones.

2. Someone has changed the Access Code. You can

reset all codes to factory default by entering

*30*14725836* (see FAQ #4, page 9).

Area of Refuge Command Unit

Installation Instructions

Model AOR-24/AOR-32

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All prices and specifications are subject to change without notice.

I. Introduction

This manual is for installation and programming of the AOR-24/AOR-32 Area of

Refuge Command Unit. For instructions on programming individual Talkaphone

Area of Refuge Emergency Phones, please refer to the Installation & Operation

Manual For Emergency/Information Phones.

This manual will guide you through the installation of this product and provide

comprehensive operating instructions. Please read this instruction manual

completely and thoroughly before installing this product.

II. Contents

Before beginning installation, make sure you have all the included components. Each AOR-

24/AOR-32 includes:

THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

APPLICABLE INSTALLATION CODE BY A PERSON FAMILIAR WITH

THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT AND THE

HAZARDS INVOLVED

CE PRODUIT DOIT ÊTRE INSTALLÉ SELON LE CODE D’INSTALLATION

PERTINENT, PAR UNE PERSONNE QUI CONNAÎT BIEN LES PRODUIT

ET SON FONCTIONNEMENT AINSI QUE LES RISQUES INHÉRENTS

Qty.

Part Number

Description

AOR-24

24-Line Area of Refuge Command Unit

12VDC, 4.5Ah Backup Battery

Audible and Visual Indicator of Incoming Area of Refuge

Emergency Phone

AOR-TR32

Trim Ring for Flush Mounting (Optional)

10-24 Screw for Flush Mount Trim Ring Assembly

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III. Technical Requirements

General:

115-230 VAC, 50-60Hz power source

Maximum impedance between the Talkaphone Area of Refuge Emergency Phones

and the AOR-24 is 25 Ohms. Maximum cable length will vary with gauge (See

Frequently Asked Questions, p.10).

For Local Mode Only

No external phone line (i.e. POTS line) is required.

For Remote Mode or Day/Night Mode

Three (3) dedicated POTS lines (i.e. analog telephone lines or analog PBX lines).

If connected to a PBX, the extension(s) must provide:

1. At least 24 Volts at 20 mA off-hook (no current is drawn on-hook

2. Either a disconnect pulse (voltage drop at end of call) or 30-seconds or

silence after hang-up (no re-order or howler feature)

If connected to a POTS line, there must be no special features, such as hook-flash,

call-waiting, auto-redial when busy or voicemail. If the telephone company has

activated any such features, contact them to have these features turned off.

IV. Installation

1. Remove Area of Refuge Command Unit from packaging carton and inspect for

possible damage during shipment. If the unit is damaged, or any of the

components are missing, contact your Talkaphone Co. 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.

2. Remove the packaged front cover door handle from the telephone

compartment and install to the outside surface of the unit using the provided

screws.

3. Remove the packaged 9-volt battery from the telephone compartment and

install into the Phone. This battery is only for the programming in the 4-Line

Phone.

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4. Remove the telephone by sliding it upwards ½ [in] then lifting away from the

unit and out of the compartment. This will expose a mounting location within the

telephone compartment.

5. After installation, reinstall the telephone within its compartment by holding the

phone against the rear surface of the compartment and sliding ½ [in]

downward. If the phone will not slide downward into locking position, the 6-32

screws located behind the phone may need to be adjusted. Loosen the screws

¼ turn by hand and repeat step 8. Likewise, if the telephone slides correctly

downward but does not feel secure in place, tighten the nuts ¼ turn by hand

and repeat step 8. Plug phone and power connections back into phone in the

correct order.

6. Remove the three (3) Phillips screws from the left side of the unit which secure

the hinged front cover shut.

7. Carefully open the hinged front cover taking care there are no loose items

which may have shifted during transportation.

8. The AOR-24/AOR-32 may be either surface mounted onto a wall or flush

mounted into a wall.

NOTE: For flush mounting units, AOR-24 and AOR-32 units should be

ordered with the available AOR-TR32 Flush Mount Trim Ring (sold

separately).

NOTE: Conduit knockouts exist on the rear, top, and bottom sides of the

enclosure for access to power and communication lines. Determine the

method of bringing in these power and communication lines before

mounting the enclosure.

NOTE: Whenever possible, it is best to keep the maximum clearance

possible between analog phone lines and alternating current. Running

phone lines too close to hot VAC lines will produce undesired effects on

the phone line.

9. For mounting the unit directly to the surface of an interior wall,

10. The AOR-24/AOR32 has four (4) surface mounting keyholes. These keyholes

are visible upon product arrival. The first of the two remaining keyholes is

located behind the built in telephone. To remove the built in telephone,

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disconnect the incoming power cord and telephone wires. Take care to keep

these wires in the correct order.

11. For Flush Mounting the Unit

The AOR-24/AOR-32 has four(4) 7/32 [in] knockouts located on the top, bottom

and sides which can be used for either mounting the unit within a wall. or to

fasten the available AOR-TR32 Flush Mount Trim Ring. This trim ring may be

installed in contact with the closed cover without inhibiting the functionality of

the hinge.

12. Secure the AOR-TR32 to the AOR-24/AOR-32 unit in the desired location

using the provided 10-24 screws. This trim ring may be installed in contact with

the closed cover without inhibiting the functionality of the hinge.

13. Installation of Strobe/Siren

Mount the strobe/siren assembly on a wall in an appropriate location per the

instructions packaged with the strobe/siren assembly.

14. Three (3) outgoing low voltage power lines from the strobe/siren assembly must

be wired to the Black, Red/white, and Orange lead wires from the relays

located at the top interior of the AOR-24/AOR-32. Same color wires from the

strobe/siren and the AOR-24/AOR-32should be connected together.

15. Installing Phone lines

Bring in analog phone lines through conduit knockouts located on the rear, top,

or bottom sides of the unit. Always try to separate power lines from

communication lines as much as possible to reduce undesired effects on the

phone line.

16. The AOR-24/AOR-32 supports up to twenty-four (24) or thirty-two (32)

emergency analog phones divided into three (3) or four (4) banks of eight (8).

Each bank consolidates up to eight (8) Area of Refuge Emergency Analog

Phones lines and can connect to either its own incoming POTS line or phone

built into the AOR-24/AOR-32 unit.

17. Attach the incoming Emergency Phone lines to the correct pins on the 66-block

as indicated on the diagram found beside the punch-down block. The

connections are NOT polarity sensitive. If a telephone (POTS) line or PBX line

is to be used in addition to the phone built into the enclosure, punch down the

incoming phone line to the Telco “IN” positions of the same bank on the punch

down block.

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18. Local Mode

In Local Mode, pressing the button on any of the Talkaphone Area of Refuge

Emergency phones will cause the built in touch-tone telephone to ring.

19. Remote Mode

In Remote Mode, pressing the button on any of the Talkaphone Area of Refuge

Emergency phones will cause them to access a phone line to dial out. For this

configuration, connect an outside phone(s) line to the “IN” position(s) on the

punch down block.

NOTE: See Technical Requirements, page 2, for outside phone line

requirements.

20. Day/Night Mode

Day/Night Mode is primarily used when a facility has a guard on-site during the

day but not at night. It may also be used in any situation where the guard

station is not always manned. When a Talkaphone Area of Refuge Emergency

Phone calls and the AOR-24/AOR-32 is in Day/Night mode, it will ring the