SECTION 5 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
5.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
5.1.1 Guest Instructions
Instructions on the faceplate of the unit will instruct guest on the operation of the telephone entry system. Guests will locate a residents name and directory code in a directory associated with the telephone entry system. This may be a letter board type directory, an
When a directory code is entered on the keypad, the telephone entry system will call the preprogrammed telephone number stored under that directory code. If the line is busy, the system will emit a busy signal. Pressing the
The system can be programmed so that the keypad emits DTMF tones after a connection is made. For example, in a business application, a call from the telephone entry system may be answered by an
5.1.2 Responding to a Guest Call
When communication is established, the resident has the option of opening the door(s) or gate(s) by pressing the programmed tone open number(s) on their touch tone telephone, or they can deny access to their guest by pressing # on their telephone. If access is granted, the resident will hear a confirmation tone in their handset indicating that the door or gate has opened, then the system will automatically hang up.
Residents should be instructed by management to always press the # key on their telephone if they wish to deny a guest access. If a resident hangs up to deny access instead of pressing #, the telephone entry system will remain on line until its programmed talk time expires or until it detects dial tone.
Some newer type telephones emit a short tone rather than a continuous tone when their keys are pressed. This may cause the telephone entry system to not respond to the tone open number. If this happens, simply press the tone open number twice in rapid succession to open the door or gate.
If a resident is using rotary dial telephone, they will grant access to their guest by dialing 9. To deny access to their guest, residents with rotary phones must simply hang up.
5.1.3 Using an Entry Code
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If management decides to utilize resident entry codes, residents should be instructed to keep their unique code secret. Telling other persons their code or allowing other persons to use their code compromises security and defeats the purpose of the system.
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