Honeywell control panel VISTA128BPT250BPT128BPTSIA Security System User Manual

 
 
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Chime Mode 
Using the   9  Key 
Your system can be set to alert you to the opening of a door or window while 
it is disarmed by using CHIME mode. When activated, three tones will sound 
at the Keypad whenever a protected perimeter door or window is opened, and 
the Not Ready message will be displayed. Pressing the READY key will 
display the open protection points. 
Note that Chime mode can be activated only when the system is disarmed. 
1. To turn Chime Mode on, enter the security code and...

 
 
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Viewing Alarm Company Messages 
General Information 
Users of the system may periodically receive messages on their display 
screens from their monitoring agency or installer. When a message is waiting 
to be viewed, the message shown below will appear. 
MESSAGE. PRESS 0 
FOR 5 SECS. 
1.  Press and hold down   0  key for 5 seconds. 
2.  The message could take up to four screens to display all the information 
available. 
NOTE: Any message sent by the central station downloader may be viewed...

 
 
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Panic Keys 
(For Manually Activating Silent and/Or Audible Alarms) 
Using Panic Keys 
Your system may have been programmed to use special key combinations to 
manually activate panic functions. The functions that might be programmed 
are Silent Emergency, Audible Emergency, Personal Emergency, and Fire. 
See your installer for the function(s) that may have been programmed for 
your system. 
 
Active Panic Functions 
(Your installer should note which 
function(s) is active in your 
system.)...

 
 
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Speed Key (Macros) 
General Information 
The “A”, “B”, “C”, and/or “D” keys can be used to activate a string of 
commands up to 32 keystrokes each.  These commands are known as a macro 
and are stored in the system’s memory.  Typical Speed Key functions include: 
• Arming sequences that involve first bypassing certain zones before 
arming. 
• Seldom used but repeatable sequences. 
• Relay activation sequences. 
NOTE: If a speedkey function includes an arming sequence and the user 
executing...

 
 
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Speed Key (Macros) (cont’d) 
key is unnecessary.  The system interprets the use of the   #  key in a Speed 
Key sequence as its designated function only. 
Executing 
To execute a Speed Key sequence, do the following: 
If a lettered key, A-B-C has been assigned as a Speed Key, press and hold 
down the appropriate key (about 2 seconds).  If a user code is required for any 
part of the Speed Key sequence, the following prompt appears. Otherwise, 
the Speed Key sequence automatically begins....

 
 
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Access Door Control 
General Information 
Your system may be set up such that a locked access door (such as in a lobby) 
can be unlocked momentarily or for a specific period of time, using a keypad 
command.  Ask your installer if this has been done in our system. 
Executing 
There are several entries that can be entered at the keypad to activate this 
command: 
1. Enter your security code + [0].  The door will unlock for 2 seconds. 
2. Enter your security code +  # 
 + 73, or security code...

 
 
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Using #70 Relay Menu Mode 
General Information 
Your system may be set up so that certain lights or other devices can be turned 
on or off by using the #70 command from either a keypad or a telephone keypad 
(if 4286 VIP module is used). Ask your installer if this has been done in your 
system. 
To activate relays from a keypad, enter 4-digit security code +  # 
 +70. 
Follow the keypad prompts described below. 
To activate relays using a telephone and 4286 VIP module, first dial the 2-
digit...

 
 
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Using Schedules 
Delaying the Closing Time 
Your systems programmed schedules may automatically arm the system at a 
predetermined time. In the event a user must stay on the premises later than 
usual, users with master or manager authority levels can manually delay the 
automatic arming (closing) time up to 2 hours. To delay the closing time: 
1.  Enter your security code (master or manager authority levels only). 
2. Press the  # 
 key, followed by 82. 
3.  A menu prompt will be displayed,...

 
 
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Using Schedules (cont’d) 
Programming Temporary Schedules 
Temporary schedules only affect the partition from which it is entered. 
Temporary schedules can be reused at later dates simply by scrolling (by 
pressing #) to the DAYS? prompt (described below) and activating the 
appropriate days. This should be considered when defining daily time 
windows. Note that only users with authority level of manager or higher can 
program temporary schedules. 
To program temporary schedules: 
1.  Enter...

 
 
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Using Schedules (cont’d) 
DAYS ?   MTWTFSS 
HIT 0-7  X   X 
This is the prompt that actually activates the 
temporary schedule, and allows the temporary 
schedule to be customized to a particular weeks 
needs. To select the days which are to be 
activated, enter the desired number 1-7 (Monday 
= 1). An X will appear under that day, 
indicating the previously entered schedule for 
that day is active. Entering a days number again 
will deactivate that day.  Pressing 0 will turn all 
days...