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Carol Sawatzky
May 16, 2025
How do I set up a new passcode for the ambulance
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Mr. Anderson
May 22, 2025
To set up a new passcode for the Mircom TX3 Series:
1. Press the arrow key to scroll to “Change Passcode” in the main configuration menu. 2. Press the enter (telephone) key. The “Enter Access Level” prompt appears. 3. Enter Access Level <001>. 4. Use the arrow keys to scroll to your access level and press the enter key. 5. Enter the new passcode (up to 10 digits). 6. Press the enter key. The “Enter New Passcode” prompt appears. 7. Enter the new passcode again. 8. Press the enter key. The “Re-enter New Passcode” prompt appears. 9. Re-enter the new passcode. 10. Press the enter key to finalize. 11. Press the info key to return to the previous menu.
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TX3 Series TELEPHONE ACCESS SYSTEMS Programming Manual Telephone Access System Programming Manual Version 2.4 LT-979 Copyright October 2016...
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It is subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Mircom. Mircom assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that appear in this book.
Contents Introduction TX3 Systems Features Warranty and Special Notices About This Manual Contact Us Viewing Resident List Configuration Keypad Navigation Beginning Configuration Viewing Configuration Information Accessing the Operation Menu Configuration Menu System Option Database Menu Schedule Menu Holidays Menu 2.10 Factory Default 2.11 Input/Output...
Configuration must be performed by a qualified technician and must adhere to the standards and special notices set by the local regulatory bodies. Note: Mircom periodically updates panel firmware and Configurator Software to add features and correct any minor inconsistencies. For information about the latest firmware or software visit the Mircom website at www.mircom.com.
Introduction TX3 Systems The Mircom's TX3 series of telephone access systems provide high quality two- way communication between residents and their visitors in a multi-unit dwelling establishment. The basic TX3 system consists of the TX3 Entry Panel and depending on the application, may be integrated with a combination of Mircom Elevator Restriction Units and Card Access Units.
About This Manual This manual provides comprehensive information on the configuration of the TX3 Series Telephone Access System. Tasks are described in the order that they are likely to be performed. Telephone Access System Programming Manual Version 2.4...
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TX3-CX Card Access System Installation and Operation Manual LT-980 • TX3 Telephone Access System User’s Guide LT-968 • TX3 Two Door Card Access System Kit Catalogue Number 6531 • TX3 Series Elevator Restriction Accessories Catalogue Number 6532 Telephone Access System Programming Manual Version 2.4 LT-979 Copyright 2016...
Local: 905-695-3535 Local Fax: 905-660-4113 Toll-Free Fax: 1-888-660-4113 1.5.3 Technical Support For technical support contact Mircom’s Technical Support Department between 8 A.M. and 5 P.M. (EST) Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Toll Free: 1-888-MIRCOM5 Local: 905-695-3535 Local Phone: 905-660-4655 Toll Free Phone: 1-888-660-4655 Email: techsupport@mircom.com...
Introduction Viewing Resident List The TX3 Entry Panel LCD shows a scrollable view of the resident names and dial codes. The LCD comes in a four or eight line LCD handset version. A paper version of the resident list is also available. To view the resident list Press the up or down arrow keys on the Entry Panel keypad to scroll through the list line by line.
Configuration This chapter provides detailed information about the TX3 Telephone Access System configurable functions. This chapter explains • How to Use the TX3 Telephone Access System • Access Levels • Viewing Configuration Information • Entering Configuration Mode • Keypad Navigation •...
Configuration Keypad Navigation Figure 1 shows how to use the keypad when in CONFIGURATION MODE. Note that the keypad buttons can have different functions when creating resident entries. Refer to 2.7.1 Adding a New Record and Table 1: List of Screens for more information.
Configuration To enter configuration mode Press . The main menu appears with three choices; the Configuration Menu, Operation Menu and the View Configuration Information. Main Menu 1 Configuration 2 Operation 3. View Cfg Info To access the Operation menu see paragraph 2.4. To access the View Configuration Information menu see paragraph 2.3.
Configuration Press the (scroll down) to “View Cfg Info”. Press the telephone key to view the configuration information. The system configuration information appears. Press the info key to return to the previous menu. Accessing the Operation Menu The Operation Menu lets you view logs, delete logs and set the time & date. To access the operation menu Press 9 9 9 9.
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Configuration If recent events have occurred, such as, entering of dial codes and the opening of the main door, this information appears along with the date and time as follows. User log info Log: 190 of 5000 Event: Call Connect Acc pt: N/A Acc Code: D20 Jan 15 2010...
Configuration To set time & date Press the arrow key to scroll to “Set Time & Day” and press the telephone key. The time and day information appears. Set Time/Date Apr 14, 2009 03:23 PM Use the up and down arrow keys to set the time and day. Press info key to return to previous menu.
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Configuration • Talk timer • Language • Welcome Message • Guard Phone • Calling Sch • Unlock Schedule • Keycode Sch • Call Wait Key • Keypad Active • No of rings • Postal usage • Scroll speed • Day light saving •...
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Configuration 2.6.2 Line Type The Line Type function defines each of the 5 telephone lines as ADC, NSL or not used. By default is line 1 is ADC and lines 2 to 5 as unused. To define the line type operation Press the arrow key to scroll to “Line Type”...
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Configuration Use the * key to select the number and the telephone (enter) key to confirm the DTMF code. Valid numbers are 1 to 9, * or #. Note: Do not select 4 (this is used to refuse entry or disconnect) and do not select the number that you are using for Call Wait Key (see 2.6.14 Call Wait Key on page 24).
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Configuration To set the Main Door Timer Press the arrow key to scroll to “Main Door Timer” and press the telephone key. The Main Door Timer selection entry appears. Main Door Timer [ 010 ] Use the up or down keys to select the number of seconds. Valid programmable time is 1 to 60 seconds.
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Configuration To set the Talk Timer Press the arrow key to scroll to “Talk Timer” and press the telephone key. The Talk Timer selection entry appears. Talk Timer [ 060 ] Use the up or down keys to select the number of seconds. Valid time is from 10 to 300 seconds.
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Press the arrow key to scroll to “Welcome Message” and press the telephone (enter) key. The welcome message appears. Enter Msg Line - 1 MIRCOM TX3 #1 Press the up arrow key to scroll to the next message line (Line-2) and scroll up again for next message (Line-3).
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Configuration To set the calling schedule Press the arrow key to scroll to “Calling Sch” and press the telephone (enter) key. The Calling Schedule selection appears. Calling Sch 0 Always 1 Never 2 Weekdays 3 Weekend 4 Evenings 5 Holidays Press the up and down arrow keys to scroll to one of the schedules shown above.
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Configuration 2.6.12 Unlock Schedule The Unlock Schedule function lets you define when residents can grant access to a visitor according to the day and/or time. To set the Unlock Schedule Press the arrow key to scroll to “Unlock Sch” and press the telephone (enter) key.
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Configuration Press the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the schedules as shown above. The default is “Always”. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the schedule and press the telephone (enter) key to accept. Press info key to return to previous menu. 2.6.14 Call Wait Key The Call Wait Key function defines the key the resident presses to place an...
Configuration To set the Keypad Active function Press the arrow key to select “Keypad Active” and press the telephone (enter) key. The “Keypad Active” selection appears. Keypad Active [ x ] Active [ ] Not Active Press the * key to change the selection and then press the telephone (enter) key to accept.
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Configuration To set the maximum daily postal usage Press the arrow key to “Postal usage” and press the telephone (enter) key. The “Postal usage” entry appears. Postal lock usage [ 004 ] Press the up and down arrow keys to select the number. Press the telephone (enter) key to accept.
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Configuration To set the Daylight Saving function Scroll the arrow to “Daylight Saving” and press the telephone (enter) key. The “Day light Saving” selection appears. Daylight saving < x > Active < > Not Active Press the up and down arrow keys to scroll to the ‘active’ or ‘not active’ selection.
Configuration The elevator restriction cabinet houses up to 96 Form C type relay contacts. These relay contacts are normally connected to the input circuits of the elevator manufacturer’s button controller. When a resident releases the door, a designated relay is energized to signal the elevator button controller to enable a particular floor select button on the elevator and disable all others.
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Configuration Press info key to return to previous menu. 2.6.23 MIC Volume The “Microphone Volume” function lets you adjust the sensitivity of the Entry Panel microphone volume. To set the “Microphone Volume” function Press the arrow key to scroll to “MIC volume” and press the telephone (enter) key.
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Configuration Press the up and down arrow keys to scroll to a selection. The default is ‘Fixed system’. Use the “#” key to make a selection. Press the telephone (enter) key to accept. Press info key to return to previous menu. 2.6.25 Voice Help Option The “Voice Help Option”...
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Configuration 2.6.26 Auto Unlock Schedule The Auto Unlock Schedule function lets you keep the door unlocked for the duration of the selected schedule. The door locks when the schedule ends. To set the Auto Unlock Schedule Press the arrow key to scroll to “Auto Unlock Sch” and press the telephone (enter) key.
Configuration 2.6.28 Handset The handset option lets you specify if there is a handset connected to your panel. The default setting is “Hands-free” (that is, no handset). To set the Handset option Press the arrow key to scroll to “Handset” and press the telephone key. The Handset selection appears.
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Configuration 2.7.1 Adding a New Record Table 3 describes the information for adding new resident information. Use the information in Table 3 to help you add new records. To enter a resident From the configuration menu, select the database menu. The database selection appears.
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Configuration Note: If you accidentally enter the wrong character while configuring an apartment number, press * once to backspace. For example, to enter the apartment number “23B”, a. Press “2” once for the “2”, and then wait for the cursor to advance. b.
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Configuration For Resident Telephone Number Entry Only press to add a comma (generates a 1 second delay when dialing) press to add a semi-colon (generates a 3 second delay when dialing) press to delete Figure 4. Keypad commands for entering a resident’s telephone number.
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Configuration Table 1: List of Screens Database Menu Explanation/Description System System Enter Apt# Enter the resident’s apartment number (up to 8 digits). [_ _ _ _] Enter Dial Code Enter the resident’s dial code (up to 4 digits). _ _ _ _ Main Door sec.
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Configuration Table 1: List of Screens Hide Display This feature turns the resident information display ON or OFF. When OFF the resident’s information is only [x] Display displayed in configuration mode. Use arrow keys to scroll and press # or * to make a selection. Ring Pattern Enter the ring pattern for the resident.
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Configuration 2.7.4 Editing Records To edit a record Select “Edit Record” and use the up/down key to scroll through the residents. Press the telephone button to select the resident’s name for editing. 1212>Smith 1213 Jones 1214 Hath 1215 Johnson Use the down arrow key to scroll down the list of fields, such as Apartment number, Resident name, Dial code Keyless code, relay code, telephone number, etc.
Configuration When the warning appears “Delete Record? Y. Press the telephone key to accept or the info key to cancel. Once the record has been deleted, the screen will return to the Delete Record function. At this point you may delete other records or press the info key to return to the configuration menu.
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Configuration Table 3 describes the information you will need to auto program the panel. Table 3: Auto Programming Information Programming Menu Explanation/Description System System Enter the total number of residents to auto Number of Records program (4 digits). Scroll up or down to the desired number, then press enter (telephone [____] key).
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Configuration Press the telephone (enter) key to accept. The next screen will ask for resident name. Enter one of the resident names using the alphanumeric keypad. Enter Resident Name Press the telephone (enter) key to accept. The next screen will ask for the resident’s dial code.
Configuration Schedule Menu The schedule menu lets you set up a timetable to establish when certain panel functions are permitted to occur, such as when calls to residents are allowed, when residents can grant access to a visitor or when the postal lock can be used. These schedules are designated and listed by name, and are available for selection wherever it is necessary to invoke access permission.
Configuration To edit or delete a schedule Select Edit or Delete. A list of all the schedules appears. Press the arrow keys to scroll to the schedule you would like to edit or delete. Press the telephone (enter) key to accept. Press info key to return to previous menu.
Configuration Press the telephone (enter) key to accept. Press the arrow keys to scroll to the item you want to edit for the holiday (that is, “Label”, “Start Time/Date”, “End Time/Date”, or “Repeat Annually“), and then press the telephone (enter) key. ---New Year 1 Label 2 Start Time/Date...
Configuration To set the Factory Default Scroll the arrow to “Factory Dflt” in the main configuration menu and press the enter (telephone) key. The Factory Default confirmation selection appears. Reset to default? <Y> Press the telephone (enter) key to accept or i to cancel. 2.11 Input/Output The Inputs and Outputs selection lets you define specific devices connected to...
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Configuration Use the “#” key to define the input state as open or closed. Press the telephone (enter) key to accept. The circuit supervision selection appears. Supervised for- [ x ] No supervision [ ] Open [ ] Short [ ] Open & Short Press the arrow key to scroll to the input you wish to configure and use the “#”...
Configuration Proceed with the rest of the input configuration or Press info key to return to previous menu. 2.12 Correlations The Correlation selection lets you associate specific input events with specific output actions. To configure a correlation Press the arrow to scroll to “Correlations” in the main configuration menu and press the enter (telephone) key.
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Configuration Press the arrow key to scroll to a specific type of input event and press the telephone (enter) key. The “Response Type” selection appears. Response Time < >Turn Output ON < x >Turn Output OFF Press the arrow key to scroll to a specific type of output action (response) and press the telephone (enter) key.
(enter) key to accept. Enter the new passcode. It can be up to 10 digits long. Note: If you forgot the new passcode, call Mircom’s Technical Support Department. See Technical Support contact information in Section 1.5). Telephone Access System Programming Manual Version 2.4...
Configuration Press the telephone (enter) key to accept. The “Enter New Passcode” entry appears. Enter new Passcode ---------- Press the enter (telephone) key to enter the new passcode. The “Re-enter New Passcode” entry appears. Re-enter new Passcode ---------- Re-enter the new passcode. Press the enter (telephone) key to finalize entry of the new passcode.
During the warranty period, Mircom shall, at its option, repair or replace any defective product upon return of the product to its factory, at no charge for labour and materials.
Mircom neither assumes nor authorizes any other person purporting to act on its behalf to modify or to change this warranty, nor to assume for it any other warranty or liability concerning this product.
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Products which Mircom determines to be repairable will be repaired and returned. A set fee which Mircom has predetermined and which may be revised from time to time, will be charged for each unit repaired. Products which Mircom determines not to be repairable will be replaced by the nearest equivalent product available at that time.
Special Notices Product Model Number: TX3 AC REN (U.S.): 0.0B AC REN (CANADA): 0.0 Complies With Federal Communications Commission (FCC): • TIA-968-A Technical requirement for connection of equipment tot he telephone network. • CFR 47, Part 15, Subpart B, Class B •...
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Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alteration made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
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Contact your telephone company if you have any questions about your telephone line. In the event repairs are ever needed on the Communicator, they should be performed by Mircom or an authorized representative of Mircom. For information contact Mircom at the address and telephone numbers in paragraph 1.5.
Equipment Failure If trouble is experienced with the TX3 Telephone/Card Access System, for repair or warranty information, please contact Mircom using the numbers in paragraph 1.5. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
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Do you have a question about the TX3 SERIES and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers
How do I set up a new passcode for the ambulance
To set up a new passcode for the Mircom TX3 Series:
1. Press the arrow key to scroll to “Change Passcode” in the main configuration menu.
2. Press the enter (telephone) key. The “Enter Access Level” prompt appears.
3. Enter Access Level <001>.
4. Use the arrow keys to scroll to your access level and press the enter key.
5. Enter the new passcode (up to 10 digits).
6. Press the enter key. The “Enter New Passcode” prompt appears.
7. Enter the new passcode again.
8. Press the enter key. The “Re-enter New Passcode” prompt appears.
9. Re-enter the new passcode.
10. Press the enter key to finalize.
11. Press the info key to return to the previous menu.
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