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Category » Residential Telephone Entry Systems

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1. I Changed My RE-1 Speaker and Now I Don’t Have Dial Tone
   The speaker in the RE-1 is a low-profile design with a magnet structure that contains the flux to a certain degree. If you replace the speaker, you need to use one of the same design to prevent problems. Ordinary, off-the-shelf speakers may have different magnet properties or be taller. Even th ...
2. RE-1 & RE-2 Security Tool
   The RE-1 and RE-2 use a special hex (Allen) wrench to prevent tampering. The part number for the tool is 219199 Find a Linear dealer here: http://www.linearcorp.com/locator/
3. RE-1, RE-2 - Why is There a Delay When Dialing the Resident?
   There’s a timer in the RE-1 and RE-2 that turns off the audio so the visitor doesn’t hear the dialing tones. This is done as a security measure to prevent recording of the tones which can then be decoded to discover resident’s phone number. The silent wait can be disconcerting ...
4. RE-1, RE-2 - Dialup connection using XP or Vista
   Download the manual: http://www.linearcorp.com/manual_list3.php
5. RE-1, RE-2 - Program Using Mac OS9 or OSX
   Download the manual here: http://www.linearcorp.com/manual_list3.php Download the .pdf attachment (Scroll down):
6. RE-1, RE-2 - Connect a Phone Line
   The incoming telephone line is connected to the terminals on the circuit board labeled TELCO Tip & Ring. Download the manual: http://www.linearcorp.com/manual_list3.php
7. RE-1, RE-2 - Program an Entry Code
   To program an entry code: 1. Press # # # 2. Enter the Password (default is 1 2 3 4 5 6) 3. Press # 4. Enter 2 # 5. Enter the code you want to use 6. Press # 7. Enter the same code again 8. Press # 9. Enter 1 # (to activate Relay 1) 10. Press # 11. Enter 0 # Repeat steps 4 - 11 ...
8. RE-1, RE-2 - Clear a Latched Relay
   Relay 1 can be latched (toggled on) by a Toggle Code, at the unit, or by using a telephone command from the residence phone. Clearing a latched relay: If the relay has been toggled on by entering a Toggle Code, simply reenter the Toggle Code. If the relay has been toggled on using the residence ...
9. RE-1 has no power
   This article assumes the reader has a working knowledge of small tools, meters, etc., used in the installation and maintenance of electronic equipment and that the wire size vs. wire length requirements in the manual have been followed. If the panel seems to be completely dead with no Help dial ...
10. RE-1 & RE-2 Browser Screen Descriptions
    Opening Screen This is the Home page, the first screen you will see after connecting to the panel. From this screen, you can link to the desired area to program. There are two pages of links. Click "Page 2" to see the rest of the programming areas. Page Two Telephone Entry Commands are descr ...
11. RE-1, RE-2 - Power Requirements and Wire Size
    Use the supplied 16-volt 20-VA transformer to power the RE-1. Do not power any other equipment from the same transformer, use a separate power supply. Keep the system power wires as short as practical to reduce the chance of noise and hum pickup. For low voltage power wire runs up to 100 feet, u ...
12. RE-1, RE-2 - Delete an Entry Code
    Start in Programming Mode: 1. Enter 3 #. 2. Enter the code you want to erase and press #. 3. Enter the same code again and press #. Exit Programming Mode if all programming is complete. Download the manual: http://www.linearcorp.com/manual_list3.php
13. Find Transmitter Code
    1. At the unit, press the button of the unknown Megacode transmitter several times. 2. Using a computer, connect to the panel and open the web browser. 3. Go to the Event Log report and open 1 – 50. The code will be listed in the Event Log. Make note of the code, then program the transmi ...
14. RE-1, RE-2 - Create a Dialup Connection
    To create a dialup connection for an RE-1 or RE-2, refer to page 13 in the manual: http://www.linearcorp.com/manual_list3.php
15. Do I need the bypass module in the Intercom Mode?
    The bypass module is not really required when using the Intercom mode; however, the spark-gap and ground terminal may afford a certain amount of lightning protection. It is always a good idea to install additional protection in lightning-prone areas.
16. What Does the Bypass Module Do?
    During installation, the bypass module is installed in the phone line after the demark box. The line from the module is routed through the panel, then back to the module, and then to the house phones. The bypass module contains a switch that allows you to bypass the panel and connect the incomi ...
17. RE-1, RE-2 - Phone Line Requirememts
    Shared line mode: Use an existing, standard analog phone line Dedicated line mode: Use a standard analog telephone line Intercom Mode: Single twisted pair
18. RE-1, RE-2 - Telephone Wire Size
    The quality of the system's audio communications is related to the type of telephone wire and its installation. Noise and hum can be introduced into the telephone wires. Use only high-quality telephone wire rated for direct underground burial. All telephone wire should be twisted-pair. • ...
19. RE-1, RE-2 - Enter Programming Mode
    1. Press # # # and the Master Password (Default: 1 2 3 4 5 6) 2. Press # 3. Digital voice will announce "Code OK."
20. RE-1, RE-2 - Reset the Master Programming Code
    1.Press and hold the * (star) and 1 (one) keys 2.Press and release the Restart button 3.Release the * and 1 keys Master Programming Code will now be 1 2 3 4 5 6 Alternate method: 1.Remove the power from the panel 2.Press and hold the * (star) and 1 (one) keys 3.Apply power to the panel 4.Rele ...