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Ring Count
LOCATION 060
8
This location sets the number of rings before the control panel will answer an incoming call.
This should be set at an acceptable level bearing in mind that one ring = "Ring, Ring - Ring,
Ring" and that a ring count of 10 represents approximately 60 seconds. This location only has
an effect if remote arming and/or remote Upload/Download via Alarm Link Software has been
enabled. If this location is programmed as 'zero', then the answering of incoming calls will be
totally disabled irrespective of any programmed options.
Answering Machine Bypass
Answering machine bypass has been incorporated so that it is possible to make a connection
with the control panel for remote arming or Upload/Download when there is an answering
machine or facsimile machine on the same telephone line. There are two different methods of
using answering machine bypass as explained below. The secondary method should only be
used when there is a large amount of traffic on the line (eg. A home office). It will reduce the
chance of the control panel incorrectly answering incoming calls.
1. Programming the ring count as 15 will enable "Answering Machine Bypass" in the
primary mode. When calling the control panel, let the phone ring for no more than 4
rings and then hang up. If you call again within 45 seconds, the control panel will
answer the call on the first ring and the connection will be established. This will
prevent the answering machine or facsimile from answering the call. Refer to
"LOCATION 229" on page 139 if you wish to enable "Answering Machine Bypass
Only When System Is Armed".
2. NEW – Software Version 1.27
Programming a 14 as the ring count will enable "Answering Machine Bypass" in the
secondary mode. In this mode, when calling the control panel, allow the phone to ring
for no more than 2 rings and then hang up. Wait a minimum of 8 seconds before calling
the control panel again. The control panel will now answer on the first ring. If you do
not wait the 8 seconds, the control panel will not answer the call. Refer to
"LOCATION 229" on page 139 if you wish to enable "Answering Machine Bypass
Only When System Is Armed".
You should set the ring count on the answering machine or facsimile machine to be
higher than two rings. Four or six rings would be preferred.
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