First Alert K596-1 9 Home Security System User Manual


 
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General Operation
announcements of the zones in alarm begins. When these zones have been announced, the siren sounds
again
and the cycle repeats itself, until the system is disarmed (code + OFF) or until alarm bell timeout
occurs. If your system is connected to a central monitoring station, an alarm message will be sent. To stop
the alarm sounding, simply disarm the system. The zone(s) causing the alarm remain displayed indicating
memory of alarm. Refer to the DISARMING THE SYSTEM section for information about clearing the
memory of alarm display
Two-Way Voice Feature
The ReadyGuard-REN supports voice dialog between an operator at the central station and an individual at
the premises. This feature allows the central station to listen, talk to or conduct a two-way conversation with
an individual(s) at the premises and allows the operator to gather information about the nature and location
of the alarm that may be helpful in responding to fire, police or rescue departments. If the Two-way Voice
Feature has been programmed and an alarm condition is detected the system sends an alarm message to the
central station. After acknowledgement is received, a “listen in to follow” message is sent to the central
station. By responding to this message the central station operator can enter commands that allow him to
initiate a 5-minute voice session. The options allow the operator to enter the following modes:
Talk: Allows the operator to speak to individuals at the premises through the system speaker.
VOX (2-way voice): Allows the operator to hold a two-way (speak and listen) conversation with
individuals at the premises.
Listen: Allows the operator to listen to any activity at the premises through the system microphone.
If a subsequent zone is violated during a voice session, the system will terminate the session and process the
alarm. During the voice session, the ARMED (red) and READY (green) LEDs will alternately blink in the
Talk and VOX Modes but not during Listen Mode.