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Introduction
The Escort5580 Voice Assisted Security Control provides easy to understand audible information
about the status of your security system, and makes operation simple by prompting the user through
each operation.
The Escort5580 allows any touch tone telephone to act as a keypad for your security system. The
telephone could be any phone that is on the same line as your security system, or an outside
telephone which may be used to call the security system.
Some optional features described in this manual may not be available on your security system. You
will not hear the voice prompts for any option that is not activated on your system.
In this manual, the voice messages are printed in bold and are enclosed in quotes, as shown here:
“Enter your access code”
“Enter your access code”
“Enter your access code”
“Enter your access code”
“Enter your access code”
When instructed to press a key or keys to perform an operation, symbols for the keys will be
enclosed in square brackets, as shown here:
Enter [
]
About Your Security System
Your DSC security equipment has been designed to give you the greatest possible flexibility and
convenience. To fully benefit from the features of your security system, you should read this manual
and the Instruction Manual provided with your system very carefully. Have your installer instruct you
on system operation and on which features have been activated on your system. All users of the
system should be instructed on its use. Fill out the System Information page in your Security System
Instruction Manual and store it and the manual in a safe place for future reference.
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Important Note
A security system cannot prevent emergencies. It is only intended to alert you and, if included, a monitoring
station of an emergency situation. Security systems are generally very reliable but they may not work under
all conditions and they are not a substitute for prudent security practices or life and property insurance.
Your security system should be installed and serviced by qualified security professionals who should
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instruct you on the level of protection that has been provided and on system operation.
General System Operation
Your security system is made up of a control panel, one or more regular keypads, the Escort5580,
and various detectors and sensors. The control panel will be mounted out of the way in a utility room
or in the basement. The metal cabinet contains the system electronics , Escort5580 Voice Assisted
Security Control, fuses and stand-by battery. There is normally no reason for anyone but the installer
or service persons to have access to the control panel.
The security system has several zones or areas of protection and each of these zones will have one
or more detection devices connected to it (devices such as motion detectors, door contacts,
glassbreak detectors or shock sensors).
The regular keypad is an important part of your security system. It is used to send commands to the
system and to display system information. Even though a telephone and the Escort5580 can be used
to operate your system, the telephone will not automatically display or indicate system status or
zones in alarm. Therefore, it is essential that a regular keypad be placed in a location that is accessible
by all users of the security system, and that it be checked regularly for any changes in system status.
Access Codes
When using a telephone to operate your security system, you will use the same access codes as
when using the regular keypad. No additional codes are required. Your Master Code and other
codes programmed on your system function exactly as if you were using a regular keypad. Refer to
your system’s instruction manual for further information on Access Codes.
Note: It is recommended that Duress Codes not be used with the Escort5580.
