K3703V4 3/03
®
LYNX-AVM
Audio Verification Module
Installation and Setup Guide
Introduction
The LYNX-AVM is an audio verification module that allows
2-way communication between a Central Station Operator
and a person at the protected premises.
The LYNX-AVM is compatible with the following control
panel families: LYNX /LYNXR, VISTA-10P, VISTA-15P,
VISTA-20P, and VISTA-20PS.
This document provides:
•
an overview of audio alarm verification (AAV)
•
instructions for wiring to the LYNX-AVM and installing
the battery
•
programming information.
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03000-001-V0
UL
This device is not applicable for UL Listed installations.
How Alarm Verification Works
The following table shows the stages of audio alarm verification.
Stage
The Control Panel…
The LYNX-AVM…
The Central Station…
1
Alarm occurs
seizes the phone line and
reports the alarm to the
Central Station.
stands by.
Digital Receiver processes the
alarm report.
2
Listen-In To
Follow
ends the report with a “listen-
in to follow” message
(Contact ID event code
E606).
stands by.
Digital Receiver holds the phone
line connection for one minute.
3
Audio
Verification
LYNX-AVM, then gives up
phone line. Sirens and
keypad sounds are shut off.
Control stands by for next
alarm.
receives “kissoff,” activates,
and holds the phone line
without breaking the
connection to the Central
Station.
operator can pick up the phone
to speak to person at protected
premises, who in turn can reply
using the built-in microphone in
the LYNX-AVM. See
Activation/Operator Commands
section.
4
End Call
stands by for next alarm.
hangs up the phone line.
operator ends the conversation
and proceeds according to
central station procedures.
Wiring the LYNX-AVM
The LYNX-AVM can be wired to either a LYNX/LYNXR Security Control Panel or a VISTA-10P, VISTA-
15P, VISTA-20P, or VISTA-20PS Control Panel. The following paragraphs provide the wiring
instructions for each.
Wiring to a LYNX/LYNXR Security Control Panel
Refer to the diagram on the next page when making wiring connections from a LYNX-AVM to a
LYNX/LYNXR Security Control Panel.
1. Remove the face plate of the LYNX-AVM by removing the retaining screw and separating the plate
from the back box.
2. Connect the flying leads of the RJ-12 cable (supplied) to the LYNX/LYNXR Security Control Panel
terminals as shown below.
3. Route the cable through the hole in the base of the LYNX-AVM.