ADT Security Services Vista 10 Manual

 
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Bypassing Protection Zones 
 
Quick Bypass 
If programmed, Quick Bypass allows you to easily bypass all open (faulted) zones 
without having to enter zone numbers individually. This feature is useful if, for 
example, you routinely leave certain windows open when arming at night. 
 
1.             +   6  + [#] 
 (Security Code) BYPASS 
  In a few moments, all open zones will be displayed 
and automatically bypassed. Make sure that only 
those zones that you wish to leave unprotected are...

 
– 22 – 
Chime Mode 
 
CHIME mode alerts you to the opening of a perimeter door or window while the 
system is disarmed. When Chime mode is activated: 
 •  Three tones sound at the keypad whenever a perimeter door or window is opened.  
 •  Interior zones do not produce a tone when they are faulted. 
 • Pressing the READY key will display the open protection points. 
 •  Chime mode can be used only while the system is disarmed. 
 
To turn Chime Mode on/off 
(system must be disarmed): 
   
          +...

 
– 23 – 
 Date and Time 
 
Viewing the Current Date and Time 
The system lets you view its time and date setting on alpha keypad. 
 
  
          +[#] + [6] [3] 
 (Security Code) 
OR, press the function key (A, B, C, or D) for viewing 
current date and time, if programmed.
 
Alpha Display: 
DISARMED 
READY TO ARM  
  
A typical time/date display is shown.  
The display will remain on for about 30 seconds. TIME/DATE        SAT 
12:05AM_05/09/00 
  
 
“A”  “B”  “C”  “D”...

 
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Panic Keys 
 
Using Panic Keys 
Your system may have been programmed to use special keys to manually activate 
emergency (panic) functions as follows: 
This Function  Sends this signal*  With This Sounding… 
Silent Alarm  silent alarm   no audible alarm and no change in 
normal display to indicate that a silent 
alarm has been initiated. 
Audible Alarm  audible alarm  a loud, steady alarm at keypad(s) and at 
any external sounders that may be 
connected.  
Personal Emergency  auxiliary alarm...

 
– 25 – 
Macro Key Programming & Usage 
 
About Macro Keys 
The “A”, “B”, “C” or “D” keys can be used to automatically activate a series of 
commands of up to 16 keystrokes, if programmed for this function. These keystrokes, 
as a group, are called “macros” and are stored in the systems memory.  
 •  Typical macro functions can include: 
    - Arming sequences: STAY, Night-STAY, INSTANT, or AWAY 
    - Bypassing particular zone(s) 
    - Activating relay(s) for turning on (or off) lights, fans, etc. 
 •...

 
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Macro Key Programming & Usage (cont.) 
 
  The keypad beeps to acknowledge your input and 
displays the command you entered (followed by “F”). 
4.  Enter the next command, followed by press/holding 
the “D” key for at least two seconds. The keypad 
beeps and displays the keystrokes entered so far. 
5.  Repeat until the all the desired commands (up to 16 
characters including the “F”s) have been entered. 
  Be sure to check your keystrokes before continuing. 
If you made a mistake, you must...

 
– 27 – 
Using Device Commands 
 
About Device Commands 
Your system may be set up so that it can control certain lights or other devices. 
 •  Some devices may be automatically turned on or off by the system. 
 •  You may be able to override automatically controlled devices using the 
commands described below. 
 •  Some devices can be manually turned on or off using the commands described 
below. 
 •  See your installer for a list of devices that may be set up for your system. A list 
of these devices...

 
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Paging Feature 
 
About Automatic Paging 
Your system may be set up to automatically send alert messages to a pager as certain 
conditions occur in your system. 
•  The following events can be programmed by your installer to be sent to the pagers: 
arming and disarming
†, alarms, and trouble conditions. (†  reports when 
arming/disarming from a keypad using a security code; auto-arming/disarming, 
arming with assigned button, and keyswitch arming do not send pager messages.) 
•  You can also...

 
– 29 – 
Paging Feature 
 
Manual Paging 
Your system may be set up so you can manually send a message to a pager. 
 •  Your installer programs the paging function key and the pager phone number. 
 •  Pressing the paging keys sends the message 
 999–9999  to the pager. 
 
• This message could mean “call home”, “call your office”, or any other prearranged 
meaning. 
 •  See the Paging chart at the back of this manual for details of the paging setup for 
your system. 
 
1. Hold 
pager key 2 seconds....

 
– 30 – 
Security Codes & Authority Levels 
 
About Security Codes 
Your installer assigned a master code that is used to perform all system functions. 
In addition, you can assign up to 15 different security codes for use by other users. 
•  Only the System Master can assign user codes to users. 
•  Users are identified by 2-digit user numbers (03-17 [users 01 and 02 are reserved]). 
•  In addition to a security code, each user is assigned various system attributes. 
•  User codes can be used...