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Features & Operation
Answering Calls (Regular Mode)
When visitor presses the Call button on intercom, the
telephone connected to the OTIU will ring distinctively
up to four times. If an expandable OTIU system is used
all phones within the system will ring. When phone is
answered it will connect to the Intercom at gate or door.
After connecting to the Intercom, the gate can be
activated by dialing “*9”.
To activate the primary gate operator dial “*9” on the
phone connected to the OTIU.
Learn LED
Power LED
Antenna
Phone
Line
AC Adapter
Caller ID
When there is a visitor at the gate the OTIU will display
“Gate Visitor” on a Caller ID telephone (or Caller ID box)
that is directly connected to it.
When there is a visitor at the door, the OTIU will display
“Front Door” or “Back Door” depending on how you have
your door Intercom set up (see Intercom manual).
If someone is tampering with the gate, the OTIU will ring
the phone and display “!Gate Tamper!”.
Call Waiting
If talking on the phone connected to OTIU, a distinctive
beep will be heard indicating Call Waiting. Caller ID will
alert that there is a visitor. To place call on hold and
connect to the Intercom, press the FLASH button.
If talking on phone other than the one connected to the
OTIU, the telephone connected to the OTIU will ring as
normal and the call will not be interrupted.
Change Number of Rings
By default the OTIU will ring the telephone 4 times. If an
answering machine is programmed to pick up after 4
rings, OTIU should be changed to ring 3 times. This will
prevent answering machine from picking up if phone is
not answered when a visitor calls. If answering machine
does pick up, visitor will hear answering machine
message through speaker.
Using the telephone connected to OTIU, dial :**102 for
2 rings up through “**105” for 5 rings.
Call Forwarding
If user is away from home the OTIU can be programmed
to call when there is a visitor. When visitor presses Call
button the OTIU will ring home telephone 1 time. If
telephone is not answered, the OTIU will dial call-
forwarding number that has been programmed. After
ringing that number 3 times the OTIU will hang up. If
visitor presses Call button again the process will repeat.
Programming Call Forwarding Number
On telephone connected to OTIU, dial “*#”. A beep will
be heard.
Enter the forwarding number (up to 14 digits). To accept
new number, press “#”. A beep will be heard.
NOTE:
For long distance calls, include proper prefix.
Verifying Call Forwarding Number
On telephone connected to OTIU, dial “**06”. A beep will
be heard. Hang up the telephone.
The telephone will ring and the call forwarding number
that has been programmed will be displayed on Caller
ID screen.
Enable/Disable Call Forwarding
To enable call forwarding dial “**01” on telephone
connected to OTIU. A beep will be heard.
To disable call forwarding dial “**02” on telephone
connected to OTIU. A beep will be heard.
Remote Activation Through Answering
Machine
Gate can be remotely activated through the answering
machine. Call home and when answering machine picks
up, dial “*9”. The OTIU will then activate the gate.
NOTE:
Any features of the OTIU do not require extra
service from the Telephone Company.
Answering Calls (Call Forwarding Mode)
When answering call from OTIU, a beep will be heard
for up to 10 seconds. To accept call, dial “0”.
Hang up to disconnect.
To control the gate dial “*9”.
NOTE:
OTIU checks if home line is busy prior to dialing
forwarding number. If busy, the OTIU will wait and try
again. Once OTIU dials forwarding number, if forwarding
number is busy, the OTIU will wait and try again.
