DSC VPM4580 User Manual
Introduction
The Communiqué 4580 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.
The Communiqué 4580 allows any touch tone telephone to act as a keypad for your security system. The
telephone could be any phone that is on the Communiqué system, or an outside telephone which may be used
to call the system.
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 is not activated on your system.
In this manual, the voice messages are printed in bold and are enclosed in quotes, as shown here:
“Enter your access code”“Enter your access code”
“Enter your access code”
“Enter your access code”“Enter your access code”
When instructed to press a key or keys to perform an operation, symbols for the keys will be enclosed in square
brackets, as shown here:
Enter [1 2 3 4]
About Your Security System
Your DSC security equipment has been designed to give you the greatest possible flexibility and convenience.
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 activated on your system. All users of the system should be instructed on its use. Fill out the
System Information page in your Security System Instruction Manual and store it and the manual in a safe place
for future reference.
Important Note
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.
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General System Operation
Your security system is made up of a control panel, one or more regular keypads, the Communiqué 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, 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 Communiqué 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 Communiqué 4580.
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Accessing Your Security System
Local Access
To access your security system from a Communiqué telephone set, press the [SECURITY] key. If you are using
a Communiqué DAI station, press [S][F] (Security Functions). The system will announce
“Hello”“Hello”
“Hello”
“Hello”“Hello”
Depending on the feature activated for your security system, the system may then announce:
“Enter Your Access Code”“Enter Your Access Code”
“Enter Your Access Code”
“Enter Your Access Code”“Enter Your Access Code”
Enter your [Access Code]
Remote Access
From any touch tone telephone, call your telephone number and wait for the automated greeting. During the
greeting, press the [✱] key along with a remote access code, if required. Enter [S][F] at the
option” option”
option”
option” option”
Depending on the feature activated for your security system, the system may then announce:
Enter a valid access code within 20 seconds or the system will hang up. The system will also hang up if 3 incorrect
Access Codes are entered.
Once a valid access code has been enetered, the system will announce one or more messages to advise of
the status of the system.
prompt and the system will announce:
“Enter Your Access Code”“Enter Your Access Code”
“Enter Your Access Code”
“Enter Your Access Code”“Enter Your Access Code”
HelloHello
“
Hello
HelloHello
”
“Enter a feature“Enter a feature
“Enter a feature
“Enter a feature“Enter a feature
Accessing Partitions
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
will inform you of how partitions and Access Codes have been assigned on your system.
Note: Be sure to have your installer explain to you if your system is a Single or Multiple Partition
system.
Accessing a Single Partition
Access the security system using the steps described in the Accessing Your Security System section of this
manual.
After the system announces one or more messages to advise you of the status of the system, the system will
announce
“To turn partition one on, enter your access code”“To turn partition one on, enter your access code”
“To turn partition one on, enter your access code”
“To turn partition one on, enter your access code”“To turn partition one on, enter your access code”
Enter your [Access Code] to arm the partition to which your code is assigned.
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Accessing Multiple Partitions
Access the security system using the steps described in the Accessing Your Security System section of this
manual.
The system will announce one or more messages to advise you of the status of the system. The system will then
announce the list of partitions to which your Access Code is assigned. For example, the system may announce:
“Partition One is ready. To select Partition One press [1]”“Partition One is ready. To select Partition One press [1]”
“Partition One is ready. To select Partition One press [1]”
“Partition One is ready. To select Partition One press [1]”“Partition One is ready. To select Partition One press [1]”
“Partition Two is ready. To select Partition Two press [2]”“Partition Two is ready. To select Partition Two press [2]”
“Partition Two is ready. To select Partition Two press [2]”
“Partition Two is ready. To select Partition Two press [2]”“Partition Two is ready. To select Partition Two press [2]”
“Partition Three is ready. To select Partition Three press [3]”“Partition Three is ready. To select Partition Three press [3]”
“Partition Three is ready. To select Partition Three press [3]”
“Partition Three is ready. To select Partition Three press [3]”“Partition Three is ready. To select Partition Three press [3]”
To select a partition, press the [number key] for that partition. For example, press [1] to select Partition 1; press
[2] to select Partition 2, and so on.
When a partition has been selected, the system will announce
“To turn Partition One on press [0]. For more options press [1]”“To turn Partition One on press [0]. For more options press [1]”
“To turn Partition One on press [0]. For more options press [1]”
“To turn Partition One on press [0]. For more options press [1]”“To turn Partition One on press [0]. For more options press [1]”
To arm the partition, press [0]. To use other functions on the partition, press [1]. Pressing [1] allows you to perform
other functions such as Zone Bypassing or At-Home Arming etc.
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Arming The System
How To Arm the System
Access the security system using the steps described in the Accessing Your Security System section of this
manual.
Select a Partition to arm as described in the Accessing Partitions section of this manual.
If the selected partition is ready to be armed, the system will announce:
“To Turn Partition 1 on Enter Your Access code”“To Turn Partition 1 on Enter Your Access code”
“To Turn Partition 1 on Enter Your Access code”
“To Turn Partition 1 on Enter Your Access code”“To Turn Partition 1 on Enter Your Access code”
Enter your [Access Code]. The system will announce
“Turning Partition One on. Exit Delay in Progress.“Turning Partition One on. Exit Delay in Progress.
“Turning Partition One on. Exit Delay in Progress.
“Turning Partition One on. Exit Delay in Progress.“Turning Partition One on. Exit Delay in Progress.
To turn partition One off, enter your Access Code”To turn partition One off, enter your Access Code”
To turn partition One off, enter your Access Code”
To turn partition One off, enter your Access Code”To turn partition One off, enter your Access Code”
If the selected partition is not ready to be armed, the system will announce
“To turn Partition One on enter your Access Code.“To turn Partition One on enter your Access Code.
“To turn Partition One on enter your Access Code.
“To turn Partition One on enter your Access Code.“To turn Partition One on enter your Access Code.
Secure the system before turning on”Secure the system before turning on”
Secure the system before turning on”
Secure the system before turning on”Secure the system before turning on”
When the “Secure system before turning on” message is heard, ensure that all zones on the partition are secure
before trying to arm the partition.
At-Home Arming
At-Home Arming allows you to arm the system and remain on the premises. At-Home Arming also cancels the
Entry Delay on the Entry-Exit Doors so that an alarm will sound immediately if the Entry-Exit Door is opened.
When the system announces
“To Turn Partition 1 on Enter Your Access code”“To Turn Partition 1 on Enter Your Access code”
“To Turn Partition 1 on Enter Your Access code”
“To Turn Partition 1 on Enter Your Access code”“To Turn Partition 1 on Enter Your Access code”
Activate the At-Home arming feature by pressing [✱]. The system will announce
“To turn Partition One on without entry delay press [9]”“To turn Partition One on without entry delay press [9]”
“To turn Partition One on without entry delay press [9]”
“To turn Partition One on without entry delay press [9]”“To turn Partition One on without entry delay press [9]”
Press [9]. The system will announce
“Enter Your Access Code”“Enter Your Access Code”
“Enter Your Access Code”
“Enter Your Access Code”“Enter Your Access Code”
Enter your access code. The system will then announce
“Turning Partition One on. Ex“Turning Partition One on. Ex
“Turning Partition One on. Ex
“Turning Partition One on. Ex“Turning Partition One on. Ex
The selected partition will now be armed in the At-Home Mode. Opening the Entry-Exit Door will now sound an
immediate alarm.
it Delay in progress”it Delay in progress”
it Delay in progress”
it Delay in progress”it Delay in progress”
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Disarming The System
IMPORTANT
If you return to the premises and find that an alarm has occurred while you were away, it is possible
that an intruder may still be on the premises. Do not enter the premises. Go to the nearest telephone
and contact the authorities.
How to Disarm the System
To disarm your security system, access the security system using the steps described in the Accessing Your
Security System section of this manual.
Select a Partition to disarm as described in the Accessing Partitions section of this manual.
If the selected partition is armed, the system will announce
“Partition One is on. To turn off, enter your Access Code”“Partition One is on. To turn off, enter your Access Code”
“Partition One is on. To turn off, enter your Access Code”
“Partition One is on. To turn off, enter your Access Code”“Partition One is on. To turn off, enter your Access Code”
Enter your Access Code, and the system will announce
“Turning Partition One off”“Turning Partition One off”
“Turning Partition One off”
“Turning Partition One off”“Turning Partition One off”
If there were no alarms while the system was armed, the system will announce
“No alarm memory”“No alarm memory”
“No alarm memory”
“No alarm memory”“No alarm memory”
When the system is disarmed, additional messages may be announced to advise you of the status of the system,
or to allow you to select other partitions.
If An Alarm Sounds
Fire Alarm
Your installer will inform you if fire detection equipment has been installed and activated on your system.
Fire alarms will sound with a pulsing tone. If a fire alarm sounds, follow your emergency evacuation plan
immediately. Refer to the guidelines for family escape planning at the back of this manual.
Intrusion Alarm
Intrusion alarms will sound with a continuous tone.
If an intrusion alarm sounds, an intruder may be on the premises. Go to a safe place immediately. If you are
certain that the premises are safe, the alarm may be silenced from the telephone. Access the security system
using the steps described in the Accessing Your Security System and Accessing Partitions sections of this
manual.
If the alarm was unintentional, notify your monitoring station and/or the local authorities immediately to prevent
an unnecessary response.
You can determine the source of an alarm by following the instructions in the “Alarm Memory” section of this
manual. Once the source of the alarm has been corrected, your system can be armed again.
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