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4.3
User Modes
The Console features three modes of operation for the user. Each mode
changes the way the Console reacts or annunciates, depending on
where the user is, or what time it is. Since these modes of operation are
the basis for how the Console functions, the Dealer and Installer should
review and understand these modes thoroughly.
Home Mode
Home Mode is the standard mode of operation for the Console when the
user is at home during the day. The Console will annunciate and report
all alarms as programmed.
The
HOME
button lights green when the Console is in Home Mode.
Away Mode
Away Mode is for when the user is going to be off site, away from the
Console. Portable emergency transmitter status reports are not monitored
while the Console is in Away Mode. Activity monitoring is suspended
during Away Mode. Console supervisory faults are always reported, but
not annunciated, in Away Mode.
Pressing the
HOME
button for fi ve seconds with switch the Console
between Home Mode and Away Mode.
Night Mode
Night Mode is an option that will suspend all Console supervisory
annunciations during a selected time period. This mode allows the user to
sleep without interruptions from the Console about most non-emergency
conditions. Activity monitoring messages can be used during Night Mode,
but are normally not scheduled during that time. Console supervisory
faults are always reported, but not annunciated, in Night Mode.
During the programmed time for Night Mode, pressing the
HOME
button
for fi ve seconds with switch the Console between Night Mode and Away
Mode.
Emergency Reporting in any User Mode
In any of the three user modes, the Console is ready to report an
emergency. Emergency signals can be received from wireless sensors
or can be triggered from the Console’s
HELP
button. The alarms are
announced locally by type (emergency, fi re, or carbon monoxide alarm)
through the Console’s speaker and are reported to Central Station.
The Console will sound the alarm for fi ve minutes or until the report to
the Central Station is complete (Console emergency siren is optional
through programming).
As the alarm is being reported, the Console will announce:
0
“Emergency call being placed”
If the connection to the Central Station is unsuccessful, the Console will
repeat the announcement once during each 4-minute waiting period
between call sets. Once the alarm is reported or all retry sequences
have been exhausted, the Console will stop the annunciations and return
indicators to normal.
If Two-way audio is enabled, after the report is completed the Console
will announce:
0
“Emergency reported... Please stand by”
The Console will start the Two-way audio session (if enabled).
If Two-way audio is not enabled, after the report is completed the Console
will announce:
0
“Emergency reported”
4.4
User Features
Several features of the Console are designed to aid the system user.
Since these features explain the different ways the user interacts with the
Console, the Dealer and Installer should review and understand these
features thoroughly.
Activity Timer
The activity timer is a feature that requires the User to press a button or
activate a transmitter during one or two preset time windows to prevent
an inactivity alarm from being reported.
The
HOME
indicator will blink during the activity timer window. When
15 minutes remain on the activity timer the Console will announce to the
User that the activity timer is running out. The User must press the
HOME
button or trigger an activity transmitter to respond to the activity timer
before it runs out, or an inactivity report will be sent.
Switching the Console’s mode between Home or Night Mode and Away
Mode will also reset the activity timer.
Smoke & CO Detection
For increased protection, wireless smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
can be programmed into the Console and report these conditions to
the Central Station. Smoke and CO sensors sound different Console
announcements and send unique reporting codes.
Speakerphone Mode
The Console can be programmed to act as a hands-free speakerphone
for incoming calls. If the user forgets to hang up, a timer will automatically
disconnect the call.
The speakerphone mode can only be used on incoming calls and will
not function when the Console is operating from backup battery power.
Attempting to answer while the Console is on backup power will
cause an emergency alarm.
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NOTE: If the Console communication is only through an IP connection
to the Central
S
tation and it is not connected to a P
S
TN or MFVN
telephone line, this feature will not function
Remote User Two-way Audio
Using a 4-digit password, the Console can be called from any telephone
and the caller can talk and listen to the user through the Console’s
two-way hands-free speakerphone either in voice-activated mode or
manual switching mode.
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NOTE: If the Console was confi gured with the “Answer Phone” option
NOT selected, this feature will not function.
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NOTE: If the Console communication is only through an IP connection
to the Central
S
tation and it is not connected to a P
S
TN or MFVN
telephone line, this feature will not function.
Console Status Alert
The system continuously monitors the microprocessor that runs the
Console’s fi rmware code. If the microprocessor ever stops executing
the fi rmware code, the Console will indicate the trouble condition by
sounding a steady tone from the speaker. The tone will continue until the
condition is corrected.
