Talkaphone EC-2 User Manual

Installation & Operation Manual for

EC-2 Consolidator

For Use With Talk-A-Phone Hands-Free Emergency Phones

Section

Getting Started 2
Hardware Installation 3
Software Programming 3
Operation 3
FCC Information 4
Phone Line Specifications 5
Information to the User 6
Talk-A-Phone Co. Limited Warranty 7

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Talk-A-Phone Co. Rev. 1-02-09

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Getting Started

I. Getting Started

A. Introduction

The EC-2 allows two Talk-A-Phone Emergency Phones to be connected on one
common phone line without reduction in volume so that they can
independently call, or receive calls from any standard touch-tone phone.

This manual will guide you through the installation of this unit and provide
comprehensive operating instructions. Please read this manual COMPLETELY
before installing the unit. Once you have installed it and are familiar with its
operation, store this manual in an accessible location for future reference.

B. What Is In The Box

• One 2 Phone Consolidator

• One Power Supply

• One Instruction Manual

You should inspect your Consolidator when you open the box for possible
damage in shipment. If it is damaged, or any of the components are missing,
contact your Talk-A-Phone Co. distributor immediately. Do not discard any
hardware or packing material before you are certain you have all the items
listed above, and the unit is installed and functioning correctly.

C. Technical Requirements

When connecting Emergency Phone to an EC-2, we strongly recommend
twisted, shielded pairs with the shield connected only at the EC-2 end. The
resistance on the line is not to exceed 25 Ohms. The following chart shows
distances and recommended wire gauges:

Distance from EC-2 to

Emergency/Information Telephone

Recommended

Wire Gauge

0 - 500 feet 24 G
501 - 750 feet 22 G
751 - 1,000 feet 20 G
1,001 - 1,800 feet 18 G
1,801 - 3,000 feet 16 G

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Hardware Installation/Software Programming/Operation

II. Hardware Installation

A. Connecting the Power Supply

The EC-2 has a power connector receptacle. The connector on the power
supply plugs into this receptacle. The power supply itself plugs into a 110-120
volt, 50-60 Hz source of clean power.

The EC-2 has a built-in UPS (uninterruptable power supply) which will allow
the unit to continue to function for at least four hours during a power outage.
The back-up battery is continuously recharged by the unit and has a
replacement date marked on it.

Note: The fuse for the EC-2 is shipped in a bag attached to the top of the unit to

keep the battery from discharging prior to installation. When you are
ready to connect the unit to a power source, place the fuse into the
receptacle marked “Battery Fuse”.

B. Connecting Emergency Phones & Phone Line

Connect the two Emergency Phones to the ports marked “To Emergency
Phones”. Then connect the phone company line or PBX extension to the port
marked “TELCO IN”.

III. Software Programming

The EC-2 unit does not require programming. To program the Emergency
Phones, see the Emergency Phone Manual included with each of your
Emergency Phones.

IV. Operation

A. Calling Out from Emergency Phones

Depressing the button on an Emergency Phone automatically causes it to dial.
If the second Emergency Phone has its buttons pushed while the first is using
the line, the request will automatically be held. When the line becomes
available, the second call will automatically be put through. The Emergency
Phone will not dial out until it is given the line by the EC-2.

B. Calling to the Emergency Phones

Dial the phone number to which the consolidator is connected. When the
ringing stops, you have 15 seconds to select which Emergency Phone you wish
to call by entering the code *41* to call port #1 or *42* to call port #2. After a
few seconds you will hear the Emergency Phone answer with its characteristic
series of DTMF tones. Then follow the normal commands described in the
Emergency Phone Manual. On completion of the call you can press # to
immediately disconnect or simply hang up the phone and the EC-2 will shortly
hang up as well.

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