Page 1: Table Of Contents
® Installation & Operation Manual for EC-8 Phone Line Consolidator For Use With Talk-A-Phone Hands-Free Emergency Phones Section Page Getting Started Hardware Installation Software Programming Operation Frequently Asked Questions Basic Trouble-Shooting Talk-A-Phone Co. Limited Warranty FCC Information Phone Line Specifications...
Page 2: Getting Started
Getting Started A. Introduction Thank you for your purchase of this Model EC-8 Phone Line Consolidator. This unit is built with an exceptional standard of quality and should provide years of reliable service. This manual will guide you through the installation of this unit and provide comprehensive operating instructions.
Page 3: Hardware Installation
(see Emergency Phone manual for information on setting the time-out.) When a guard leaves for the night, she can enter the code *36* to configure the EC-8 to Talk-A-Phone Co.
Page 4 “TELCO IN” port on the EC-8 and connecting the telephone instrument sharing the line to the “TELCO OUT” port. Be sure to set the EC-8 not to answer before your other device picks up (or, if sharing with a standard telephone, be sure to allow enough rings for the person answering the phone to pick up).
Page 5: Software Programming
LOCAL PHONE, enter *63*. Then enter *35* to call LOCAL PHONE first or *36* to call TELCO LINE IN first. 9. Enter *4X* to route to port X on the EC-8 to program you emergency phone. See the Emergency Phone Manual for further instructions.
Page 6 Remote Mode In Remote Mode, if you have plugged a standard telephone company phone line into the TELCO IN port, you do not need to program the EC-8. Move on to Programming your Emergency/Information Phones. If you are using a PBX line in the TELCO IN port: you must program the EC-8 for PBX mode : 1.
Page 7 Programs and stores a new Master Access Code *33* …[up to 8 digits]* Programs and stores a new Guard Access Code *34* …[up to 2 digits]* Sets number of rings before EC-8 picks up when it is dialed *62* Remote Mode (default) *37*...
Page 8: Operation
Emergency/Information Phone manual. C. Answering the Emergency/Information Phones When a call comes in on either the local phone or a remote phone, the EC-8 is effectively transparent. That is, you will have an open line of communication to the Emergency/Information Phone from the moment you answer the call.
Page 9: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions V. Frequently Asked Questions 1. If I have more than one EC-8 can I connect them to the same phone line either in parallel or in series (using a “daisy chain”)? Each EC-8 Consolidator requires its own phone line or local phone. (Exception: A 2-line local phone, connected to the LOCAL port will allow 2 EC-8’s to be connected in parallel.)
Page 10 6. My EC-8 is not at my desk where the calls come in. Is there a way to make the LED’s remote so I can see who is calling? Although the LED’s cannot be made remote, Emergency/Information phones can be purchased with the "V"...
Page 11: Basic Trouble-Shooting
*5* for a single call or *78* for all future calls. (See Emergency Phone Manual, page 9 for more information.) The EC-8 will not accept my 1. You are using a touch-tone phone on a PBX that is not giving the EC-8 Access Code the appropriate tones.
Page 12: Talk-A-Phone Co. Limited Warranty
Models ETP-PM, ETP-MT and ETP-MT/R is five (5) years, under the same terms and conditions. In the event this product is found by Talk-A-Phone to be defective within the warranty period, Talk-A-Phone's only obligation and your exclusive remedy shall be the repair and/or replacement of any defective parts, provided the equipment is returned to Talk-A-Phone Co., 5013 N.
Page 13: Fcc Information
G. This equipment must not be used on Telephone Company provided public coin service. Connection to party lines is subject to State Tariffs, (contact your State Public Utility Commission for information). If so required, this equipment is hearing aid compatible (HAC). Talk-A-Phone Co. Page 13 of 16...
Page 14: Phone Line Specifications
I. The Talk-A-Phone Co. U. S. A. Service Center is located at 5013 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60625-4988, telephone number (773) 539-1100, fax number (773) 539-1241.
Page 15: Information To The User
FCC limits. D. Talk-A-Phone Factory Service Talk-A-Phone factory service is available to Talk-A-Phone users at a reasonable charge, plus transportation to and from our factory. When you send units to our factory, freight prepaid, our technicians will examine, service and promptly return the units to you, transportation collect.
Page 16: 7530 North Natchez Avenue • Niles, Illinois 60714-3804
ONSOLIDATOR NFORMATION Model # EC-8 To Reach This Unit, Call This Number (or use local phone): Consolidator Location: Mode: ____ Local Mode ____ Remote Mode ____ Day/Night Mode Type of Remote Line (If Used): Telephone Company PBX Extension Port Phone Location...