General System Operation
Your security system is made up of a control panel, one or more regular keypads, the Escort 4580, 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, Escort 4580 Voice Assisted Security Control, fuses and standby 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 Escort 4580 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 Escort 4580.
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