Honeywell control panel VISTA128FBPTVISTA250FBPT User Manual

							  
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Trouble Conditions (cont’d) 
  A  display  of   COMM.  FAILURE   at  the  Keypad  indicates  that  a  failure 
has  occurred  in  the  telephone  communication  portion   of  your  system. 
CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.  
   A  display  of   SYSTEM LO  BAT ,  accompanied  by  a  once  per  minute 
beeping  at  the  Keypad  indicates  that  a  low  system   battery  condition 
exists. CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. 
   A display of  LO BAT and a zone descriptor, accompanied by a once per 
minute  beeping  at  the  Keypad  indicates  that  a  low   battery  condition 
exists  in  the  wireless  transmitter  displayed.  CALL  FOR  SERVICE 
IMMEDIATELY.  
   A  display  of   MODEM  COMM   indicates  that  the  control  is  on-line  with 
the  central  stations  remote  computer.  The  control  will  not  operate  while 
on-line. 
   A  display  of  “HSENS”  and  a  zone  number  indicates  a  smoke  detector 
with  a  high  sensitivity  level,  which  may  cause  fals e  alarms.  CALL  FOR 
SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.  
   A  display  of  “LSENS”  and  a  zone  number  indicates  a  smoke  detector 
with  a  low  sensitivity  level.  Detectors  with  a  low  sensitivity  might  not 
detect a smoke condition. CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIAT ELY.  
Power Failure 
If  the  message  AC  LOSS  is  displayed,  the  Keypad  is  operating  on  battery 
power  only.  If  only  some  lights  are  out  on  the  prem ises,  check  circuit 
breakers  and  fuses  and  reset  or  replace  as  necessar y.  CALL  FOR  SERVICE 
IMMEDIATELY if AC power cannot be restored. 
SERVICING INFORMATION 
Your  local  HONEYWELL  dealer  is  the  person  best  qual ified  to  service  your 
alarm  system.  Arranging  some  kind  of  regular  service  program  with  him  is 
advisable. Your local HONEYWELL dealer is: 
Name:  
Address:  
  
Phone:  
						

							   
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Emergency Evacuation 
Establish and regularly practice a plan of escape i n the event of fire. The following steps are 
recommended by the National Fire Protection Associa tion: 
 
1.  Position  your  detector  or  your  interior  and/or  exte rior  sounders  so  that 
they can be heard by all occupants. 
2.   Determine  two  means  of  escape  from  each  room.  One  p ath  of  escape 
should  lead  to  the  door  that  permits  normal  exit  fr om  the  building.  The 
other  may  be  a  window,  should  your  path  be  impassab le.  Station  an 
escape ladder at such windows if there is a long dr op to the ground. 
3.   Sketch  a  floor  plan  of  the  building.  Show  windows,  doors,  stairs  and 
rooftops that can be used to escape. Indicate escap e routes for each room. 
Keep  these  routes  free  from  obstruction  and  post  co pies  of  the  escape 
routes in every room. 
4.   Assure  that  all  fire  doors  are  shut  while  you  in  th e  building.  This  will 
prevent deadly smoke from entering while you escape . 
5.   Try  the  door.  If  the  door  is  hot,  check  your  altern ate  escape  route.  If  the 
door  is  cool,  open  it  cautiously.  Be  prepared  to  sl am  the  door  if  smoke  or 
heat rushes in. 
6.   Where  smoke  is  present,  crawl  on  the  ground;  do  not   walk  upright. 
Smoke rises and may overcome you. Clearer air is ne ar the floor. 
7.   Escape quickly; dont panic. 
8.   Establish  a  common  meeting  place  outdoors,  away  fro m  your  house, 
where  everyone  can  meet  and  then  take  steps  to  cont act  the  authorities 
and  account  for  those  missing.  Choose  someone  to  as sure  that  nobody 
returns to the house — many die going back. 
                
						

							  
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Maintaining Your System 
Taking Care of Your System 
The  components  of  your  security  system  are  designed  to  be  as  free  of 
maintenance as possible. However, there are some th ings you can do to make 
sure that your system is in reliable working condit ion. 
1.  Test  your  system  weekly.  (See  TESTING  THE  SYSTEM  and FIRE 
ALARM SYSTEM  sections). 
2.  Test the system after any alarm occurs. 
Replacing Batteries in Wireless Sensors 
Wireless sensors may not have been used in your security system  
Each wireless sensor in your system has a 9-volt or  3-volt battery. The system 
detects  a  low  battery  in  any  wireless  sensor,  inclu ding  smoke  detectors,  the 
optional  personal  emergency  transmitter,  and  the  op tional  portable  wireless 
keypad.  (A  low  battery  in  a  portable  wireless  keypa d  is  detected  as  soon  as 
one of its keys is pressed, and the keypad will dis play 00.) 
Alkaline  batteries  provide  a  minimum  of  1  year  of  o peration,  and  in  most 
units  and  applications,  provide  2–4  years  of  servic e.  Actual  battery  life  will 
depend on the environment in which the sensor is us ed, the number of signals 
that  the  transmitter  in  the  sensor  has  had  to  send,   and  the  specific  type  of 
sensor.    Factors  such  as  humidity,  high  or  low  temp eratures  or  large  swings 
in  temperature,  may  all  lead  to  the  reduction  of  ac tual  battery  life  in  an 
installation.   
If you have a low battery in a wireless sensor, a  low battery message  
is displayed on the keypad.   
In  addition,  a  battery-operated  smoke  detector  with   a  low  battery  also  emits 
a  single  chirp  sound  once  approximately  every  20- 30  seconds,  identifying 
itself  as  the  smoke  detector  with  the  weak  battery.     If  you  do  not  replace  a 
smoke detectors low battery, the smoke detector ma y sound continuously, as 
if there were a fire alarm.  
NOTE:  The  low  battery  message  comes  on  as  a  warning  that  battery 
replacement  in  indicated  sensor(s)  is  due  within  30   days.  In  the  meantime, 
the sensor(s) causing the low battery indication is  still fully operational. 
IMPORTANT:  Use  only  batteries  recommended  by  your  installer  as  
replacement. 
  
						

							   
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Maintaining Your System (cont’d) 
Silencing Low Battery Warning Tones at the Keypad 
The  keypad’s  warning  tones  can  be  silenced  by  perfo rming  an  OFF  sequence 
(code  plus  OFF  key) ,  but  the  Keypads  low  battery  message  display  will 
remain on as a reminder that you have a low battery  condition in one or more 
of  your  sensors.  When  you  replace  the  weak  battery  with  a  fresh  one,  the 
sensor will send a good battery signal to the con trol as soon as the sensor is 
activated  (opening/closing  of  door,  window,  etc.),  causing  the  low  battery 
display  to  turn  off.  If  the  sensor  is  not  activated ,  the  display  will 
automatically clear within approximately 1 hour. 
Routine Care 
   Treat  the  components  of  your  security  system  as  you  would  any  other 
electrical equipment. Do not slam sensor-protected  doors or windows. 
   Keep  dust  from  accumulating  on  the  keypad  and  all  p rotective  sensors, 
particularly on motion sensors and smoke detectors.  
   The keypad and sensors should be cleaned carefully  with a dry soft cloth. 
Do not spray water or any other fluid on the units. 
NOTE:  It  is  important  that  your  system  is  tested  peri odically  to 
insure  proper  protection.  This  includes  testing  the  fire   alarm 
portion  of  your  system.  See  TESTING  THE  SYSTEM  and FIRE 
ALARM SYSTEM  sections for the testing procedures. 
                        
						

							  
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Quick Guide to Fire System Functions 
ACTION PROCEDURE 
Displaying Event  
The  system  is  programmed  to  lock  the  keypad  display   with  the  first  event  that 
occurred in priority order.  
1.  Fire – highest priority  
2.  Life Safety  
3.  Troubles and Supervisory  
4.  System Events (i.e. low battery) – lowest priori ty 
To display the next event, press the [
] key.  Repeat as necessary.   
To revert to the first event displayed, press the #  key.   
Silencing Fire Alarms  Enter User Code +1 (OFF).  Th is will silence the keypad, but may or may not 
silence the fire bells, depending on system program ming.  A second User Code 
+ 1 (OFF) sequence may be required. The Silenced LE D on the 6160CR-2 
keypad will light. 
Resetting Alarms  To reset alarms, enter User Code +  1 (OFF) a second time.  This will clear 
alarms from memory. 
Silencing Troubles and  
Supervisory Conditions  To Silence Troubles or Supervisory Conditions, ente
r User Code +1 (OFF).  The 
corresponding LED on the 6160CR-2 keypad will light . 
Resetting Troubles and  
Supervisory Conditions Troubles and supervisory conditions automatically r
eset when the condition is 
cleared if programmed by your installer.  Otherwise  reset the condition by 
entering Code + 1 (OFF).  
						

							   
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Quick Guide to Burglary System Functions 
FUNCTION PROCEDURE COMMENTS 
Check Zones 
Press [].  To view faulted zones when is system not ready 
Display All 
Descriptors  Press and hold [] for 5 seconds. 
Displays all alpha descriptors programmed by 
installer. 
Arm System  Enter code.  Press arming key desired (AWAY, STAY, INSTANT, MAXIMUM).  Arms system in mode selected. 
NOTE: After pressing the STAY or INSTANT  arming key, enter 1, 2 or 3 to arm in  
the desired STAY or INSTANT mode. 
Disarm System  Enter code.  Press OFF [1].  Disarms s ystem and silences alarms. 
Bypass Zones  Enter code.  Press BYPASS [6]. 
Enter zone numbers to be bypassed (use 3-digit entries). 
Press [
] + [].  Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not 
cause an alarm if violated. 
Quick Bypass  Enter code.  Press BYPASS [6].  Press [#].  Bypasses all faulted zones automatically. 
Group Bypass  Enter code.  Press BYPASS [6]. 
Press [
].  Enter Group Number 
(01-15)  Bypasses all zones assigned to the group. 
Chime Mode  Enter code.  Press CHIME [9].  Keypad wil
l sound if doors or windows are 
violated while system disarmed. 
Test Mode  Enter code.  Press TEST [5]  Activates ala rm sounder and allows sensors to 
be tested. 
View Messages  Press and hold [0] for at least 5  seconds.  Message from central station will appear. 
View User 
Capabilities  Enter users code.  Press [] + []. 
Displays partitions and authority levels 
assigned to the user. 
GOTO Partition  Enter security code.  Press []. 
Enter partition number (1-8).  
0 returns to default partition.  Allows a user at one keypad to perform 
functions in another partition, if that user is 
authorized to do so. 
Self-Help  Press and hold any function key for 
at least 5 seconds.  Will display abbreviated instructions for the key 
pressed. 
Add a User  Enter master/manager code.  Press CODE [8].  
Enter new users user number.  
Enter code for that user. 
Enter authority for that user in this partition (1-5). 
Follow prompts, 1=Yes, 0=No.  Master and Manager level users can add users 
to the system, each with its own code and  
authority level. 
Change a Users Code  Enter master/manager code.  
Press CODE [8].  
Enter users 3-digit number.  
Enter new code for that user. 
Press 0 (No) at prompt.  Master and Manager level users can change 
their own or other users codes.  
						

							  
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Quick Guide to Burglary System Functions (cont’d) 
FUNCTION PROCEDURE COMMENTS 
Delete a User  Enter master/manager code. Press CODE [8].  
Enter user no. to be deleted. 
Enter master/manager code. 
Press 1 (Yes) at prompt.  Master and Manager level users can delete 
users. 
A user can only be deleted by a user with  higher authority level. 
Control Output  Device  Enter security code.  Press [#]  
Enter 71 or 72.  Activate output device as programmed. 
Enter security code.  Press [#]  
Enter 70. Activate output device manually 
Enter security code.  Press [#]  
Enter 77. 
Activate output device or system event instantly 
Randomize Output 
Device  Enter security code.  Press [#]  
Enter 41  Randomize output devices set for random 
schedules 
Enter security code.  Press [#]  
Enter 42.  Randomize output devices set for random 
schedules with activation times between 6 PM  
and 5 AM 
Enter the sequence used to activate randomization.  De-activate randomization 
  
						

							   
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Summary of Audible Notification 
(Alpha Display Keypads) 
SOUND CAUSE DISPLAY 
LOUD, 
INTERRUPTED* 
  Keypad & External
 
FIRE ALARM FIRE is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm is 
displayed. 
LOUD,  CONTINUOUS* 
  Keypad & External
 
BURGLARY/AUDIBLE EMERGENCY 
ALARM  ALARM is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm is 
also displayed. 
ONE SHORT BEEP  
  (not repeated)  Keypad only
 
a.  SYSTEM DISARM   
b.  SYSTEM ARMING ATTEMPT WITH AN OPEN ZONE. 
c.  BYPASS VERIFY 
 
a. DISARMED/READY TO ARM is displayed.  
b.  The number and descriptor of the open protection  
zone is displayed. 
c.  Numbers and descriptors of the bypassed  protection zones are displayed (One beep is heard  
for each zone displayed). Subsequently, the 
following is displayed:  DISARMED BYPASS Ready 
to Arm
 
ONE SHORT BEEP  
  (once every 15  sec.) Keypad only
 
SYSTEM IS IN TEST MODE Opened Zone identifications will appear. 
TWO SHORT BEEPS  
  (once every 5 sec.) Keypad only
 
SYSTEM IS ABOUT TO 
AUTOMATICALLY EXIT TEST 
MODE
 
Opened Zone identifications will appear. 
ONE BEEP  
  (every 60 sec.)   Keypad only
 
LOW BATTERY AT A TRANSMITTER LO BAT displayed with description of transmitter. 
TWO SHORT BEEPS  
  Keypad only  ARM AWAY OR MAXIMUM     ARMED AWAY or ARMED MAXIMUM is displayed. 
Red ARMED indicator is lit. THREE SHORT  BEEPS 
  Keypad only
 
a.  ARM STAY OR INSTANT    
b.  ZONE OPENED WHILE SYSTEM  IS IN CHIME MODE.   
 
a. ARMED STAY ZONE BYPASSED or ARMED INSTANT ZONE BYPASSED  is displayed. Red 
ARMED indicator is lit. 
b.  CHIME  displayed, descriptor of open protection 
zone will be displayed if the [ Q] key is pressed. 
 
 RAPID BEEPING   
  Keypad only a.  TROUBLE   
b.  AC POWER LOSS ALERT**  
c.  MEMORY OF ALARM 
 
a. CHECK displayed.  Descriptor of troubled 
protection zone is displayed. 
b.  AC LOSS  displayed (may alternate with other 
displays that may be present). 
c.  FIRE  or ALARM  is displayed; descriptor of zone in 
alarm is displayed. 
 SLOW BEEPING   
  Keypad only a.  ENTRY DELAY WARNING  
b.  EXIT DELAY WARNING   
  (if programmed)
 
a. DISARM SYSTEM OR ALARM WILL OCCUR is 
displayed. Exceeding the delay time without  
disarming causes alarm.  
b.  ARMED AWAY  or ARMED MAXIMUM  is displayed 
along with  You May Exit Now  
*  If bell is used as Notification Appliance, fire a larm is pulsed ring; burglary/audible emergency is  steady ring.  
**  Loss of system battery power is not indicated or  annunciated by the keypad (warnings are for loss o f AC power only).  
   
						

							  
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION STATEMENTS  
The user shall not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless authorized by the Installation Instructions 
or Users Manual. Unauthorized changes or modificat ions could void the users authority to operate the equipment. 
 
FCC CLASS B STATEMENT  
This equipment has been tested to FCC requirements  and has been found acceptable for use. The FCC requ ires the 
following statement for your information: 
 
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency e nergy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict 
accordance with the manufacturers instructions, ma y cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been 
type tested and found to comply with the limits for  a Class B computing device in accordance with the  specifications in 
Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide  reasonable protection against such interference in a residential 
installation. However, there is no guarantee that i nterference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment 
does cause interference to radio or television rece ption, which can be determined by turning the equip ment off and on, 
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interf erence by one or more of the following measures: 
  If using an indoor antenna, have a quality outdoo r antenna installed. 
  Reorient the receiving antenna until interference  is reduced or eliminated. 
  Move the radio or television receiver away from t he receiver/control. 
  Move the antenna leads away from any wire runs to  the receiver/control. 
  Plug the receiver/control into a different outlet  so that it and the radio or television receiver are on different branch 
circuits. 
  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV tec hnician for help. 
 
INDUSTRY CANADA CLASS B STATEMENT 
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadi an ICES-003. 
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme  à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 
 
FCC / IC STATEMENT 
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules,  and RSS 210 of IC. Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful i nterference (2) This device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired ope ration. 
Cet appareil est conforme à la partie 15 des règles  de la FCC & de RSS 210 des Industries Canada. Son  fonctionnement 
est soumis aux conditions suivantes: (1) Cet appare il ne doit pas causer d interferences nuisibles. (2) Cet appareil doit 
accepter toute interference reçue y compris les int erferences causant une reception indésirable.
 
 IN THE EVENT OF TELEPHONE OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS In  the  event  of  telephone  operational  problems,  dis connect  the  control  by  removing  the  plug  from  the  R J31X  (CA38A  in 
Canada)  telephone  wall  jack.  We  recommend  that  your   certified  installer  demonstrate  disconnecting  the phones  on 
installation of the system. Do not disconnect the p hone connection inside the control/communicator. Do ing so will result in 
the  loss  of  your  phone  lines.  If  the  regular  phone  works  correctly  after  the  control/communicator has  been  disconnected 
from the phone lines, the control/communicator has  a problem and should be returned for repair. If upon disconnection of 
the control/communicator, there is still a problem  on the line, notify the telephone company that they  have a problem and 
request  prompt  repair  service.  The  user  may  not  und er  any  circumstances  (in  or  out  of  warranty)  attempt  any  service  or 
repairs to the system. It must be returned to the f actory or an authorized service agency for all repa irs.
 
     
						

							   
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FCC PART 68 INFORMATION  
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rul es. A label is located on the front cover of 
this equipment containing the FCC registration numb er and the Ringer Equivalence Number 
(REN). You must, upon request, provide the followin g information to your local telephone 
company: USOC Jack Type: RJ31X; REN: 0.7B. The REN  is used to determine the quantity of 
devices which may be connected to the telephone lin e. Excessive RENs on the telephone line 
may result in the devices not ringing in response t o an incoming call. The sum of RENs should 
not exceed five (5.0). For more information, contac t the local telephone company. This equipment 
cannot be used on public coin phone service provide d by the telephone company. Connection to 
party line service is subject to state tariffs.    
   Harm to the Network:  If this equipment causes harm to the telephone net work, the 
telephone company will notify you in advance that t he temporary discontinuance of service 
may be required.  But if advance notice isn’t pract ical, the telephone company will notify the 
customer as soon as possible.  Also, you will be ad vised of your right to file a complaint with 
the FCC if you believe it is necessary. 
   Notification of Changes in Telephone Company Equipm ent: The telephone company 
may make changes in its facilities, equipment, oper ations or procedures that could affect the 
operation of the equipment.  If this happens, the t elephone company will provide advance 
notice in order for you to make necessary modificat ions to maintain uninterrupted service. 
   Repairs or Returns:  If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for  repairs or warrantly 
information, contact: www.honeywell.com/security/hs c/resources/wa. 
If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone n etwork, the telephone company may 
request that you disconnect the equipment until the  problem is resolved.  Repairs should be 
made only by a qualified factory representative. 
   Party Lines : This equipment must not be used on party lines. 
   Alarm Equipment:  You should ensure that this equipment does not dis able alarm equipment 
in installations where the alarm equipment utilizes  the same telephone network connection as 
this equipment.  If you have questions about what w ill disable the alarm equipment, consult 
your telephone company or a qualified installer. 
   Electrical Safety Advisory:  Telephone companies report thata electrical surges , typically 
lighting transients, are very destructive to custom er terminal equipment connected to AC 
power sources. This has been identified as a major  nationwide problem. A commercially 
available, power surge arrestor is recommended for  use with this equipment to minimize 
damage in the event of an electrical surge.