Summary of the content on the page No. 1
Introduction
S E C T I O N 1
The Escort5580TC Voice Assisted Security Control provides easy to understand audible
information about the status of your security system, and makes operation simple by
prompting the user through each operation. In addition, you can use the Escort5580TC to
control various Home Automation items. This new version of the Escort, designated ‘TC’ for
Thermostat Control, now also allows you to monitor and control the temperature of your
premises with the help of an EMS-10
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
I N T R O D U C T I O N 1.2 General System Operation Your security system is made up of a control panel, one or two regular keypads (one for each partition of your system), the Escort5580TC, various detection devices, and may have up to four EMS-100 thermostats. 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, Escort5580TC Voice Assisted Security Control, fuses and stand-by battery. There is normally no reas
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
Accessing Your Security System S E C T I O N 2 With the Escort5580TC you can use a telephone (touch-tone only) to access your security system. This can be done either from a telephone on the premises (Local Access), or from a telephone off the premises anywhere in the world (Remote Access). 2.1 Local Access Use this procedure to access your security system from a telephone that is on the same telephone line as your security system. No dial-in is necessary. Pick up the telephone; you will hear a
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
A C C E S S I N G Y O U R S Y S T E M 2.4 What is a Partition? A partition is a group of zones which act independently of other groups of zones. Each partition acts as an independent alarm system. Partitions will have different access codes to arm and disarm them. The access codes assigned to one partition will not work on another partition. However, access codes can be assigned to more than one partition to allow someone to use one access code for several different partitions. Your installer
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
A R M I N G A N D D I S A R M I N G Arming and Disarming S E C T I O N 3 With the Escort5580TC, you can use a telephone to arm your system/partition (so that alarms, or other devices, will be activated when a zone on your premises is breached, such as when an Entry-Exit Door is opened). This can be done either locally or remotely. Similarly, you can use a telephone to disarm the system/partition. NOTE: DO NOT use a telephone with a redial button to arm or disarm your system. 3.1 Away Arming N
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
A R M I N G A N D D I S A R M I N G Enter your [access code]. The system announces: “Turning {System} ON without Entry Delay. Exit Delay in progress” After exit delay expires, the selected partition will now be armed in At-Home Mode. Opening the entry-exit door will now sound an immediate alarm. NOTE: Depending on the model of control panel you have, you may be able to toggle Stay/Away zones on or off after your system has been armed. See your system's Instruction Manual for more information.
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
A R M I N G A N D D I S A R M I N G 3.5 Alarm Memory Your system will record any alarms that occurred while the system/partition was armed. If an alarm occurred while the system/partition was armed, upon disarming it the following message will be announced: “There are (number) alarms in memory: {Zone XX}.” To hear again the zones that went into alarm, press [✱]. The system will prompt: “For Alarm Memory, press [3].” Press [3], and the system will indicate the zones in Alarm Memory: “There are
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
S E C T I O N 7 Trouble Conditions S E C T I O N 4 The control panel continuously monitors a number of possible trouble conditions. If one or more of these conditions occur, the regular keypad will beep twice every ten seconds. There is no indication on a telephone until the system is accessed. To hear the trouble conditions present on your system/partition disarm the system (depending on the control panel you have, your system may allow you to enter the Trouble menu without first disarming t
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
Setting Escort5580TC Options S E C T I O N 5 5.1 Setting The Time and Date With the system disarmed (Section 3.3—Disarming), access the security system (Section 2— Accessing Your Security System) and select a partition (Section 2.5—If You Have a Two- Partition System). Press [✱]. You will hear the prompt: “ For Special Functions, press [6].” Press [6]. The system will prompt: “ Enter your Master Code.” Enter the Master Code. The system will prompt: “ For Time And Date, press [1].” Press [1]. Th
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
S E T T I N G E S C O R T 5 5 8 0 T C O P T I O N S Press [2]. The system will then announce the current volume setting in one of three ways: “ Volume is low. To change volume, press [1].” “Volume is Medium. To change volume, press [1].” “ Volume is high. To change volume, press [1].” Press [1] to toggle through the volume levels until the desired volume is selected. Press [#] to return to the Special Functions menu. 5.3 Speech Rate Control The speech rate of the system messages/prompts can be
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
S E C T I O N 1 0 Home Automation S E C T I O N 6 The Home Automation feature allows you to control items (i.e. devices such as lights, appliances, etc.) with your security system. In addition, if one or more EMS-100 thermostats are installed, temperature can be controlled as well. Each item on your system may have been assigned to follow one or more preprogrammed schedules by your installer. For example, lights can be turned on and off at certain times of the day, and on certain days of the w
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
H O M E A U T O M A T I O N 6.2 How to Use the Item Control Menu From the Home Automation menu, press [1]. The system may prompt you to enter your access code. The system will then prompt you with the Item Control menu. This menu allows you to choose individual items (devices which are controlled by Home Automation) and to turn them ON or OFF: Item Control Menu Function “{Item XX}.” Indicates the item or device selected. “To turn ON, press [1].” Turns ON the item. “To turn OFF, press [2].” Turn
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
H O M E A U T O M A T I O N Mode Control Menu Function “{Mode XX} is OFF/ON.” Indicates whether the current mode is ON or OFF. “To change, press [1].” Press [1] to toggle the mode ON or OFF. “For the next Mode, press [2].” Press [2] to advance to the next mode. “For the previous Mode, press [3].” Press [3] to skip back to the previous mode. “To exit, press [#].” Press [#] to return to the Home Automation menu. Use this menu to select any mode you want, and to turn it ON/OFF. 6.4 Global Item Con
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
H O M E A U T O M A T I O N “{Output Control} in progress” The system will return to the main menu. 6.6 Temperature Control Your installer may have connected one or more EMS-100 thermostats to your security system. This will give you control over your premises’ indoor temperature locally or remotely from any touch-tone telephone. The thermostat adjusts the temperature by controlling heating and/or cooling devices. By means of voice prompts your system can announce either indoor or outdoor tempe
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
H O M E A U T O M A T I O N Individual Thermostat Control Menu To change settings on any thermostat, press [1]. The system will prompt you with the Individual Thermostat Control menu: Individual Thermostat Control Menu Function “{Thermostat XX}.” Indicates the thermostat selected. “Interior temperature is (XX) degrees.” Indicates the interior temperature. “Exterior temperature is (XX) degrees.” Indicates the exterior temperature. “The Occupancy Setting is Indicates which Occupancy Setting is ac
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
H O M E A U T O M A T I O N To switch the thermostat to a different Thermostat Mode, press [3]. The system prompts: “The Thermostat Mode is Off/Cool/Heat/Automatic. To change, press [1]. To exit, press [#].” To change the fan setting, press [4]. The system prompts: “The fan is On/Automatic. To change, press [1]. To exit, press [#].” 6.7 Accessing Temperature Control from an LCD5500Z Keypad If you have an LCD5500Z keypad on your system, you can access the temperature control menu from there: 1.
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
Programming Access Codes S E C T I O N 7 The Access Code Programming feature allows you to program access codes (the Master Code may not be changeable with this feature) that will function on the security system as well as on the Escort. Your system will either have 4- or 6-digit access codes. Depending on what model of security system you have, you may have the option to program up to 37 of these codes. Access codes are programmed as follows: While disarmed, access your security system (Sectio
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
S E C T I O N 1 3 Fire and Safety in the Home S E C T I O N 8 Most fires occur in the home, and to minimize this danger it is recommended that a household fire safety audit be conducted and a family escape plan be developed. 8.1 Household Fire Safety Check your home for the following potential hazards: • Are all electrical appliances and outlets in a safe condition? Check for frayed cords, overloaded lighting circuits, and so on. If you are uncertain about the condition of your electrical appl
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
Glossary S E C T I O N 9 Access Code .................... A 4- or 6-digit code that allows users to access arming, disarming and other system functions. Different access codes may be assigned to different users. Item.................................... Items are devices (e.g. lights, appliances, etc.) that can be controlled within the Home Automation feature of the Escort system. Such devices can be controlled using a touch-tone telephone. Mode.................................. Modes give you
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
product under this warranty after a reasonable number of attempts LIMITED WARRANTY will be limited to a replacement of the product, as the exclusive Digital Security Controls Ltd. warrants the original purchaser that remedy for breach of warranty. Under no circumstances shall Digi- for a period of twelve months from the date of purchase, the prod- tal Security Controls Ltd. be liable for any special, incidental, or uct shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship under consequential dam
