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7.8
In Use Relay Options
The in use relay has programmable functions which can work in tandem with the delay timer described
in 7.7. These functions can provide a relay output as described in the table below:
These relay functions can be useful for providing an output of specific system operation of EVC, Assist
Call or both. This relay can also be used to connect to the Remote Alarm panel or a remote
sounder or beacon which can be configured to cancel operation when the master handset is picked up
such that the sounder will not interfere with the conversation.
Enter the access level 3 code (1812), then press button 7 to enter this mode. The magenta zone
indicators from 1 to 8 will be illuminated depending on selection. When the required selection has been
made press button 8 to exit this mode.
Button
Relay Option
1
Not Used
2
EVCS & Assist Call
3
EVCS only
4
Assist Call Only
5
EVCS, connected conversation
6
Relay activates on any call, Relay de-energises on master handset pickup
7
Relay operates when call not answered /acknowledged (EVCS and Assist Call)
8
Exit
8.
Operation
All conversations are under the command of the Master Station.
8.1
Receiving a call
One of the eight zone LEDs and the mode LED will flash red to indicate an incoming call. The flash rate
will identify the outstation type, with a Type A outstation having a faster flash rate than a Type B
outstation.
Lift the Master handset receiver. The User LED will illuminate Red.
Press the corresponding zone button (indicated by the red flashing LED). This LED and the User LED
will change to flashing green to show that this line is now connected, and a conversation can take
place.
8.2
Making a call
To make a call, lift the Master handset receiver and the User LED will illuminate red.
Press the zone button for the required outstation. The corresponding zone LED will flash red. This flash
rate will be slower than the flash rate for either an incoming Type A or Type B call.
When the outstation answers the call, the zone LED flashes green, the mode LED illuminates red and
the user flashes green to indicate this line is now connected and a conversation can take place.
8.3
Ending a call
To end the call from the outstation, either replace the Type A receiver back on its hook or press the
call/cancel button for a Type B outstation.
To end a conversation from the Beacon Master Station, replace the Master handset receiver back on
its hook.
Note: This will not end the call, only the conversation. The outstation will revert back to requesting a
call, and the zone LED will flash red to indicate this. The call MUST be ended at the outstation.
8.4
Putting a call on hold
To put a call on hold, press the zone button for the required outstation that is already connected. The
zone LED will change from flashing green to flashing green/red. The hold tone will be heard in the
handset.
To reconnect the call, press the zone button for the required outstation again. The zone LED will
change from flashing green/red to flashing green to indicate the call is now connected again.
8.5
Conference Call
Depending upon the number of Line Cards fitted in the Beacon Master Station, up to five lines can be
connected to the conference call at any one time. To receive a call, see 8.1. To make a call to an
individual outstation, see 8.2. The Beacon Master Station controls which lines are involved in the
conference, and only one conference group is allowed.
