Dsc ESCORT V1.0 User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SOFTWARE VERSION 1.0R
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
CAUTION:Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Digital Security Controls Ltd. could void your
authority to use this equipment.
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, in strict
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has
been type tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B device in accordance with the specifications in
Subpart “B” of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in any residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause interference to television or radio reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
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Re-orient the receiving antenna
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Relocate the alarm control with respect to the receiver
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Move the alarm control away from the receiver
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Connect the alarm control into a different outlet so that alarm control and receiver are on different circuits.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional
suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the FCC helpful: ”How to Identify and Resolve
Radio/Television Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, D.C. 20402, Stock # 004-000-00345-4.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
NOTIFICATION TO TELEPHONE COMPANY Upon request, the customer shall notify the telephone company
of the particular line which the connection will be made, and provide FCC registration number and the ringer
equivalence of the protective circuit.
FCC Registration Number: F53CAN-75252-KX-N
Ringer Equivalence Number: 0.1B
MALFUNCTION OF THE EQUIPMENT In the event that this equipment should fail to operate properly, the
customer shall disconnect the equipment from the telephone line to determine if it is the customer’s equipment which
is not working properly, or if the problem is with the telephone company network. If the problem is with this
equipment, the customer shall discontinue use until it is repaired.
TELEPHONE CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS Except for the telephone company provided ringers, all
connections to the telephone network shall be made through standard plugs and telephone company provided
jacks, or equivalent, in such a manner as to allow for easy, immediate disconnection of the terminal equipment.
Standard jacks shall be so arranged that, if the plug connected there is withdrawn, no interference to the operation
of the equipment at the customer’s premises which remains connected to the telephone network shall occur by reason
of such withdrawal.
INCIDENCE OF HARM Should terminal equipment or protective circuitry cause harm to the telephone network,
the telephone company shall, where practicable, notify the customer that temporary disconnection of service may
be required; however, where prior notice is not practicable, the telephone company may temporary discontinue
service if such action is deemed reasonable in the circumstances. In the case of such temporary discontinuance, the
telephone company shall promptly notify the customer and will be given the opportunity to correct the situation.
The customer also has the right to bring a complaint to the FCC if he feels the disconnection is not warranted.
CHANGE IN TELEPHONE COMPANY EQUIPMENT OR FACILITIES The Telephone Company may make
changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations or procedures, where such actions is reasonably
required and proper in its business. Should any such changes render the customer’s terminal equipment incompatible with the telephone company facilities the customer shall be given adequate notice to the effect of the
modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.
GENERAL This equipment should not be used on coin telephone lines. Connection to party line service is subject
to state tariffs.
RINGER EQUIVALENCE NUMBER (REN) The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices that you
may connect to your telephone line and still have all of those devices ring when your telephone number is called.
In most, but not all areas, the sum of the REN’s of all devices connected to one line should not exceed five (5). To
be certain of the number of devices that you may connect to your line, you may want to contact your local
telephone company.
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE FACILITY
Digital Security Controls Ltd. 160 Washburn St.Lockport, NY 14094
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
About Your Security System ------------------------------------------------------ 2
Fire Detection --------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
Monitoring ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
General System Operation ---------------------------------------------------- 3
Accessing your Security System ------------------------------------------------ 4
Local Access --------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Remote Access ------------------------------------------------------------------ 4
Answering Machine Override ------------------------------------------------ 4
System Status ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4
Disarmed Status Messages -------------------------------------------------- 5
Armed Status --------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
Access Codes ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6
Arming the System ------------------------------------------------------------------ 6
Split Arming ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
At-Home Arming ----------------------------------------------------------------- 7
Disarming the System -------------------------------------------------------------- 7
Disconnecting from Your Security System ----------------------------------- 8
If an Alarm Sounds ------------------------------------------------------------------ 8
Fire Alarm -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
Intrusion Alarm ------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
Alarm Memory ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8
Zone Bypassing --------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
Trouble Conditions ------------------------------------------------------------------ 9
Keypad Zones ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
Quick-Arm Feature ----------------------------------------------------------------- 11
Enabling the Quick-Arm Feature ------------------------------------------- 11
Arming with the Quick-Arm Feature --------------------------------------- 11
Door Chime Feature --------------------------------------------------------------- 11
Enabling the Door Chime ----------------------------------------------------- 12
Programming Access Codes --------------------------------------------------- 12
Fire Alarm Operation -------------------------------------------------------------- 13
Testing Your Security System --------------------------------------------------- 14
Bell Test --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
Zone Testing --------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
Emergency Key Testing ------------------------------------------------------ 15
Fire Safety in the Home ----------------------------------------------------------- 15
Household Fire Safety Audit ----------------------------------------------------- 15
Family Escape Planning ---------------------------------------------------------- 16
Maintenance
Limited Warranty
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INTRODUCTION
The Escort Voice Assisted Security Control provides easy to understand
English audible information about the status of your security system and
makes operation simple by prompting the user through each operation.
The Escort allows any touch tone telephone to act as a keypad for your
security system. This telephone could be any phone that is on the same line
as your security system or an outside telephone which may be used to call the
number of the line to which the security system is connected. Voice messages
guide you through the different operations.
Some optional features described in this manual may not be available on your
security system. You will not hear the voice prompts for any option that you do
not have on your system.
In this manual, the voice messages are printed in bold and enclosed in
quotes, e.g.
key or keys to perform an operation, the symbol for that key(s) will be
enclosed in square brackets, e.g. [✱][2].
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Warning, zone bypass active❞. When instructed to press a
ABOUT YOUR SECURITY SYSTEM
Your DSC security equipment has been designed to give you the greatest
possible flexibility and convenience. The Escort will guide you through each
operation with English language voice prompts. However to fully benefit from
the features of your security system you should read this manual and the
instruction manual provided with your system very carefully. Have your installer instruct you on system operation and on which features have been
implemented on your system. All users of this system should be equally
instructed in its use. Fill out the System Information page in the Instruction
Manual and store it and this manual in a safe place for future reference.
FIRE DETECTION
This equipment is capable of monitoring fire detection devices such as smoke
detectors and providing a warning alarm if a fire condition is detected. Good
fire detection depends on having adequate numbers of fire detectors placed
in appropriate locations. This equipment should be installed in accordance
with N.F.P.A. standard #74 (N.F.P.A. Batterymarch Park, Quincey MA 02269).
Carefully review the Family Escape Planning guidelines in this manual.
Note: Your installer must enable the fire detection portion of this equipment
before it becomes functional.
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Important Note _____________________________________
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A security system cannot prevent emergencies. It is only intended to alert you
and, if included, a monitoring station of an emergency situation. Security
systems are generally very reliable but they may not work under all conditions
and they are not a substitute for prudent security practices or life and property
insurance. Your security system should be installed and serviced by qualified
security professionals who should instruct you on the level of protection that
has been provided and on system operation.
MONITORING
This system is capable of transmitting alarms, troubles, and emergency
information over telephone lines to a monitoring station. If you inadvertently
initiate an alarm, immediately call the monitoring station to prevent an unnecessary response.
Note: The monitoring function must be enabled by the installer before it
becomes functional.
GENERAL SYSTEM OPERATION
Your security system is made up of a DSC control panel, one or more regular
keypads, the Escort, and various detectors and sensors. The DSC control
panel will be mounted out of the way in a utility room or basement. The metal
cabinet contains the system electronics, Escort Voice Assisted Security Control, fuses and stand-by battery. There is normally no reason for anyone but
the installer or service person 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 sensors connected to it (motion
detectors, glassbreak detectors, door contacts or shock sensors).
The regular keypad is an important part of your security system. It is used to
send commands to the system and display system status. Even though a
telephone via the Escort can be used to operate your system, the telephone
will not automatically display or indicate system status or zones in alarm. It is
essential, therefore, 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.
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ACCESSING YOUR SECURITY SYSTEM
LOCAL ACCESS
Use this procedure to access your security system from a telephone that is on
the same line as your security system. No dialing is necessary.
• Pick up the telephone. You will hear a dial tone.
• Press [✱][✱][✱]. The dial tone will stop. Then you will hear a message (or
sequence of messages) giving the current status of your security system.
REMOTE ACCESS
• Dial the number of the telephone line to which your security system is
connected. Your security system will answer the call after 8 rings.
• Press [✱][✱][✱] within 15 seconds or the system will hang up.
• You will hear three beeps and then the prompt “ Enter access code ”.
Enter a valid access code within 15 seconds or the system will hang up.
The system will also hang up if an incorrect code is entered.
• Once a valid access code has been entered, you will hear a message (or
sequence of messages) giving the current status of your security system.
ANSWERING MACHINE OVERRIDE
If an answering machine is on the same telephone line as your security
system, the answering machine must be set to answer between 2 to 8 rings.
If you call from an outside telephone to access your security system, the
answering machine will answer the call. Within 15 seconds press [✱][✱][✱].
Do not wait for the message on the answering machine to finish. Your answering machine will be disconnected from the line and your security system will
announce the system status.
SYSTEM STATUS
There are two groups of status messages, one provides information on the
system when it is disarmed and the other when it is armed. You will hear at
least one status message when you access the system. The Escort will then
provide as many messages from the following lists as are necessary to
describe the current status of your security system.
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