148 Solution Ultima 844/862/880 Installation Manual
Ring Count
LOCATION 175 8
This location sets the number of rings before the control panel will answer an incoming call. This
should be set at an acceptable level bearing in mind that one ring = "Ring, Ring - Ring, Ring" and that
a ring count of 10 represents approximately 60 seconds. This location only has an effect if remote
arming and/or remote Upload/Download via Alarm Link Software has been enabled. If this location
is programmed as 'zero', then the answering of incoming calls will be totally disabled irrespective of
any programmed options.
Answering Machine Bypass
Answering machine bypass has been incorporated so that it is possible to make a connection with the
control panel for remote arming or Upload/Download when there is an answering machine or
facsimile machine on the same telephone line. There are two different methods of using answering
machine bypass as explained below. The secondary method should only be used when there is a large
amount of traffic on the line (e.g.. A home office). It will reduce the chance of the control panel
incorrectly answering incoming calls.
1. Programming the ring count as 15 will enable "Answering Machine Bypass" in the primary
mode. When calling the control panel, let the phone ring for no more than 4 rings and then
hang up. If you call again within 45 seconds, the control panel will answer the call on the first
ring and the connection will be established. This will prevent the answering machine or
facsimile from answering the call. Refer to Option 4 in "LOCATION 177" on page 153 if you
wish to enable Answering Machine Bypass Only When System Is Armed.
2. Programming a 14 as the ring count will enable "Answering Machine Bypass" in the secondary
mode. In this mode, when calling the control panel, allow the phone to ring for no more than 2
rings and then hang up. Wait a minimum of 8 seconds before calling the control panel again.
The control panel will now answer on the first ring. If you do not wait the 8 seconds, the
control panel will not answer the call. Refer to Option 4 in "LOCATION 177" on page 153 if
you wish to enable Answering Machine Bypass Only When System Is Armed.
You should set the ring count on the answering machine or facsimile machine to be higher than
two rings. Four or six rings would be preferred.
Programming a zero into this location will disable the control panel from answering an
incoming call.
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