The Advent XT2 system has an optional PA facility to allow public announcements to be made through all intercoms.
To use the PA function, you must enter a special code on the DECT handset.
1. Press the LINE key and enter 8 1
2. Wait for the “Ready” prompt in the earpiece
3. Enter the code 1000 followed by the key
4. Make your public announcement
5. Press the # key to end your announcement
6. Press the LINE key to clear the connection
The Advent XT2 system has an optional fire alarm facility which can sound a fire tone through all intercoms on the
scheme. The fire alarm tone can be started manually from the DECT handset or be started automatically when the
building’s fire alarm is activated. The fire tone is an intermittent warble tone and is different to all other tones the
warden call system normally uses.
ACTIVATING THE FIRE ALARM TONE MANUALLY
1. Press the LINE key and enter 8 1
2. Wait for the “Ready” prompt in the earpiece
3. Enter the code 1003 followed by the key
4. The fire alarm tone will sound through ALL Intercoms
5. Press the # key to stop the fire alarm tone
6. Press the LINE key to clear the connection
If the building’s fire alarm system activates you will receive a call on the DECT handset;
ANSWERING AN AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM CALL
1. Press the LINE key
2. A “Fire Alarm” message will repeat in the earpiece
3. Press the key to accept
4. Press the # key to cancel the call
5. Press the LINE key to clear the connection
When the fire alarm call is cancelled the fire tone will start to sound through all intercoms - this will continue until the
buildings fire alarm panel is reset. Note; the fire tone is optional and may not be enabled.
If you want to use the Advent XT2 system before the fire alarm panel is reset you can stop the fire tone by pressing
the LINE key followed by the 5 key on the DECT handset. Press the LINE key to clear the connection.