ADT Security Services Vista 20SE User Manual
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– 11 – ABOUT THE KEYPADS Fixed-Word Keypad Displays AWAYAll burglary zones, interior & perimeter, are armed. STAYPerimeter burglary zones, such as windows and doors are armed. INSTANTPerimeter burglary zones armed and entry delay is turned off. BYPASSOne or more burglary protection zones have been bypassed. NOT READYAppears when burglary portion of the system is not ready for arming (due to one or more open protection zones). READYThe burglary portion of the system is ready to be armed. NO ACAppears when AC power has been cut off. System is operating on backup battery power. ACAppears when AC power is present. CHIMEAppears when the CHIME feature is ON. BATLow system battery (if no zone number is shown), or Low battery condition in a wireless sensor (if zone number is also shown). 00ALARM CHECK FIRE AWAY STAY INSTANT BYPASS NO AC CHIME BAT NOT READY 0000 STYLE A 00 ALARM FIRE AWAYBYPASSSTAY CHECK INSTANTNO AC NOT READY CHIME BAT 00 STAY FIREALARM AWAYSTYLE B FIXED-WORD KEYPAD DISPLAYS ALARMAppears when an intrusion has been detected and the system is armed (also appears during a Fire alarm). Accompanied by the ID # of the zone in alarm. CHECKAppears when a malfunction is discovered in the system at any time or if a fault is detected in a FIRE zone at any time or in a DAY(Trouble)/NIGHT(Alarm) burglary zone during a disarmed period. Ac companied by a display of zone number in trouble. FIREAppears when a fire alarm is present. Accompanied by a display of the zone # in alarm.
– 12 – FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPADS 1.ALPHA DISPLAY WINDOW: A 1-line or 2-line, Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Displays protection point identification and system status, messages, and user instructions. 2.OFF KEY: Disarms the burglary portion of the system, silences alarms and audible trouble indicators, and clears visual alarm trouble after the problem has been corrected. 3.AWAY KEY: Completely arms both perimeter and interior burglary protection for backup protection by sensing an intruders movements through protected interior areas as well as guarding protected doors, windows, etc. Entrance can be made through an entry delay zone without causing an alarm if the system is disarmed before the entry delay time expires. 4.STAY KEY: Arms the perimeter burglary protection, guarding protected doors, windows and other perimeter protection points, and sounds an alarm if one is opened. Interior protection is not armed, which allows movement within your house without causing an alarm. Entrance can be made through an entry delay zone without causing an alarm if the system is disarmed before the entry delay time expires. 5.MAXIMUM KEY: Arms in manner similar to AWAY mode, but eliminates the entry delay period, thus providing maximum protection. An alarm will occur immediately upon opening any protection point, including entry delay zones.6.TEST KEY: Tests the system and alarm sounder. 7.BYPASS KEY: Removes individual protection zones from being monitored by the system. Displays currently bypassed protection zones. 8.INSTANT KEY: Arms in manner similar to STAY mode, but turns off the entry delay period, offering greater security while inside and not expecting any late arrivals. An alarm will occur immediately upon opening any perimeter protection point, including entry delay zones 9.CODE KEY: Allows the entry of additional user codes that can be given to other users of the system. 10.CHIME KEY: Turns the CHIME mode on and off. When on, any entry through a protected delay or perimeter zone while the system is disarmed will cause a tone to sound at the Keypad(s). 11.READY KEY: When depressed prior to arming the system, the keypad will display all open protection zones within the keypads home partition. 12. # KEY: Permits ARMING of the system without use of a security code (Quick Arm, if programmed). Also used to view the second line of single-line Alpha keypads. 13.KEYS 0-9: Used to enter your individual security access code(s).
– 13 – 14.POWER/READY INDICATOR: On keypads with a “POWER” LED, primary power is on when lit. If off, system is operating on backup battery power. On keypads with a “READY” LED, system is ready to be armed if lit, while unlit indicates system is not ready (a zone is open). 15.ARMED INDICATOR: (RED) Lit when the system has been armed (STAY, AWAY, INSTANT or MAXIMUM). 16.INTERNAL SOUNDER: Source of audible internal warning and confirmation sounds, as well as alarms (see Summary of Audible Notifications). 17.A-B-C PANIC KEYS: Some keypads use key pairs to activate panic alarms, rather than individual keys. Refer to the PANIC KEYS section for descriptions of these keys. IMPORTANT!: When you use the keypadto enter codes and commands, press thekeys within 2 seconds of one another. If 2seconds elapse without a key depression,the entry is aborted and must be repeatedfrom its beginning. 1 2 3 A 4 5 6 B 7 8 9 C * 0 # D OFF AWAY STAY MAXTEST BYPASS INSTANTCODECHIME READY READY ARMED PANIC A B C OFF AWAY STAYMAX TEST BYPASSINSTANT CODE CHIMEREADY1 2 36 5 4 89 70 * # 1 2 5 3 46791012 13 11 8 17 161415 SHOWN WITH KEYPAD COVER REMOVED TYPICAL ALPHA KEYPAD Fixed-Word Keypads are functionally similar, except for screen displays.
– 14 – CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES Using the * READY KeyBefore arming your system, all protected doors, windows and other protection zones must be closed or bypassed (see BYPASSING section). Otherwise the keypad will display a Not Ready message. Using the READY key will display all zones that are faulted, making it easier for you to secure any open zones. To show faulted zones: DISARMED - PRESS * Note: A green READY indicator (if present) on the keypad will be lit T O SH OW F AUL TS if the system is ready to be armed . If not lit, the system is not ready. READY 1. * PRESS THE READY KEY Do not enter security code, but simply press the READY key. 2. F AULT 05 F RONT UPST AIRS BE DROOM SECURE FAULTED ZONES Typical fault display shows open zones. Secure or bypass the zones displayed before arming the system. 3. *** DISARME D *** RE ADY T O ARM SYSTEM CAN BE ARMED The Ready message will be displayed when all pro- tection zones have been either closed or bypassed. You may now arm the system as usual.
– 15 – ARMING PERIMETER ONLY (With Entry Delay ON) Using the 3 STAY keyUse this key when you are staying home, but might expect someone to use the entrance door later. When armed in STAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened, but you may otherwise move freely throughout the premises. Late arrivals can enter through the entrance door without causing an alarm, but they must disarm the system within the entry delay period or an alarm will occur. Close all protected perimeter windows and doors before arming (see CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES section). The green READY indicator (if present) on the keypad should be lit if the system is ready to be armed. STAY 1. + 3 ENTER SECURITY CODE THEN PRESS STAY (Security Code) Example: 7 2 9 6 then press the STAY key. 2. ARME D ***S TAY *** LISTEN FOR 3 BEEPS The keypad will beep three times and will display the armed STAY message. The red ARMED indicator also lights. You can restart the exit delay at any time after arming in STAY mode by pressing the * key. This is useful if you wish to open the entry/exit door to let someone in after arming the system and avoids having to disarm the system and then re-arm it again.
– 16 – ARMING PERIMETER ONLY (With Entry Delay OFF) Using the 7 INSTANT KeyUse this key when you are staying home and do not expect anyone to use the entrance door. When armed in INSTANT mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened, but you may otherwise move freely throughout the premises. The alarm will also sound immediately if anyone opens the entrance door. Close all protected perimeter windows and doors before arming (see CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES section). The green READY indicator (if present) on the keypad should be lit if the system is ready to be armed. INSTANT 1. + 7 ENTER SECURITY CODE THEN PRESS INSTANT (Security Code) Example: 7 2 9 6 then press the INSTANT key. 2. ARME D * INST ANT * LISTEN FOR 3 BEEPS The keypad will beep three times and will display the armed INSTANT message. The red ARMED indicator also lights. You can restart the exit delay at any time after arming in INSTANT mode by pressing the * key. This is useful if you wish to open the entry/exit door to let someone in after arming the system and avoids having to disarm the system and then re-arm it again.
– 17 – ARMING ALL PROTECTION (With Entry Delay ON) Using the 2 AWAY KeyUse this key when no one will be staying on the premises. When armed in AWAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened, or if any movement is detected inside the premises. You may leave through the entrance door during the exit delay period without causing an alarm. You may also re-enter through the entrance door, but must disarm the system within the entry delay period or an alarm will occur. Close all protected perimeter windows and doors before arming (see CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES section). The green READY indicator (if present) on the keypad should be lit if the system is ready to be armed. AWAY 1. + 2 ENTER SECURITY CODE THEN PRESS AWAY (Security Code) Example: 7 2 9 6 then press the AWAY key. 2. ARME D ** AWAY ** YOU MAY E XIT NOW LISTEN The keypad will beep twice, or beep continuously if exit warning has been programmed for your system, and displays the armed AWAY message. The red ARMED indicator also lights. The You May Exit Now portion of the message disappears when the exit delay expires.
– 18 – ARMING ALL PROTECTION (With Entry Delay OFF) Using the 4 MAXIMUM KeyUse this key when the premises will be vacant for extended periods of time such as vacations, etc., or when no one will be moving through protected interior areas. When armed in MAXIMUM mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened, or if any movement is detected inside the premises. You may leave through the entrance door during the exit delay period without causing an alarm, but an alarm will be sounded as soon as someone re-enters. Close all protected perimeter windows and doors before arming (see CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES section). The green READY indicator (if present) on the keypad should be lit if the system is ready to be armed. MAXIMUM 1. + 4 ENTER SECURITY CODE THEN PRESS MAXIMUM (Security Code) Example: 7 2 9 6 then press the MAXIMUM key. 2. ARME D *MAXIMUM * YOU MAY E XIT NOW LISTEN The keypad will beep twice, or beep continuously if exit warning has been programmed for your system, and will display the armed MAXIMUM message (AWAY/INSTANT on fixed-word keypads). The red ARMED indicator also lights. The You May Exit Now portion of the message disappears when the exit delay expires.
– 19 – DISARMING AND SILENCING ALARMS Using the 1 OFF KeyUse the OFF key to disarm the system and to silence alarm and trouble sounds. See SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION section for information which will help you to distinguish between FIRE and BURGLARY alarm sounds. IMPORTANT: If you return and the main burglary sounder is on, DO NOT enter the premises, but call the police from a nearby safe location. If you return after an alarmhas occurred and the main sounder has shut itself off, the keypad will beep rapidlyupon entering, indicating that an alarm has occurred during your absence and anintruder may still be on the premises. LEAVE IMMEDIATELY and CONTACT THEPOLICE from a nearby safe location.To disarm the system and silence burglary alarms: OFF 1. + 1 ENTER SECURITY CODE, THEN PRESS OFF (Security Code) Example: 7 2 9 6 then press the OFF key. 2. *** DISARME D *** RE ADY T O ARM LISTEN FOR 1 BEEP The “Ready” message will be displayed (if no alarms have occurred while armed) and the keypad will beep once to confirm that the system is disarmed.
– 20 – DISARMING AND SILENCING ALARMS (Continued) Memory of AlarmIf an alarm occurs, the keypad displays the zone number (s) that caused the alarm and the type of alarm. These messages remain displayed until cleared by a user. To clear the display, note the zone number displayed and enter an OFF sequence (enter your security code and press the OFF key). If the “Ready“ message will not display, go to the displayed zone and correct the fault (close windows, etc.). If the fault cannot be corrected, notify your alarm company.