Honeywell control panel VISTA128FBPVISTA250FBP User Manual

							K0377V2  7/09 Rev. B  
 
 
 VISTA-128FBP 
 VISTA-250FBP 
Commercial Fire and Burglary 
Partitioned Security Systems 
with Scheduling 
   
   
User Guide 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							 
 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 
SYSTEM OVERVIEW ............................ 5 
General .......................................................5 
A Partitioned System ..................................5 
Zones ..........................................................6 
Fire Protection ............................................6 
Burglary Protection .....................................6 
Carbon Monoxide Protection ......................7 
Alarms.........................................................7 
Memory of Alarm ........................................7 
Using Schedules .........................................7 
Device Timers .............................................8 
To Access another Partition (GOTO 
Command) ..................................................8
 
Master Keypad Operation...........................8 
Self-Help Feature........................................9 
ABOUT THE KEYPADS ....................... 10 
General .....................................................10 
The Alpha Keypad ....................................10 
FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPAD ........... 11 
ENTRY/EXIT DELAYS ......................... 15 
General Information ..................................15 
SECURITY CODES AND 
AUTHORITY LEVELS ....................... 16
 
General Information ..................................16 
Duress Code .............................................16 
Quick Arming ............................................16 
Authority Levels ........................................17 
General Rules on Authority Levels and 
Changes ...................................................18
 
To Exit User Edit Mode .............................18 
To Add a User...........................................19 
To Change a Users Code ........................21 
To Delete a User.......................................22 
ACCESSING OTHER PARTITIONS..... 23 
To Access another Partition .....................23 
Global Arming ...........................................23 
Master Keypad Operation.........................24 
Common Lobby Operation .......................26 
How User Codes Affect the Common 
Lobby ........................................................27
 
CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES.......... 28 
Using the ✴  READY Key .................28 
DISPLAYING ALL ZONE 
DESCRIPTORS.................................29
 
Using the ✳  READY Key ......................29 
BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES....30 
Using the  6  BYPASS Key ....................30 
Quick Bypass ............................................31 
Displaying Bypassed Zones .....................31 
Group Bypass ...........................................32 
ARMING PERIMETER ONLY ...............33 
Using the  3  STAY key..........................33 
Auto-STAY Arming ...................................34 
ARMING PERIMETER ONLY ...............35 
Using the  7  INSTANT Key ...................35 
ARMING ALL PROTECTION ................36 
Using the  2  AWAY Key ........................36 
ARMING ALL PROTECTION ................37 
Using the  4  MAXIMUM Key .................37 
QUICK EXIT .........................................38 
Using the  #  +  9  Keys.......................38 
DISARMING AND SILENCING 
ALARMS............................................39
 
Using the  1  OFF Key ...........................39 
Memory of Alarm ......................................39 
USING THE KEYSWITCH ....................40 
General .....................................................40 
Arming ......................................................40 
Disarming..................................................40 
CHIME MODE ......................................41 
Using the  9  Key ...................................41 
VIEWING ALARM COMPANY 
MESSAGES ......................................42
 
General Information ..................................42  
						

							 
 
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PANIC KEYS ....................................... 43 
Using Panic Keys ..................................... 43 
RELAY CONTROL ............................... 44 
General Information.................................. 44 
Executing .................................................. 44 
USING #70 RELAY MENU MODE ....... 45 
General Information.................................. 45 
USING SCHEDULES ........................... 46 
Delaying the Closing Time ....................... 46 
Temporary Open/Close Schedules .......... 46 
Programming Temporary Schedules ....... 47 
PROGRAMMING DEVICE TIMERS ..... 49 
General Information.................................. 49 
Randomize Output Device Times............. 51 
USING #77 INSTANT ACTIVATION 
MODE ............................................... 52
 
EVENT LOG PROCEDURES............... 55 
General Information.................................. 55 
To Display The Event Log ........................ 55 
TESTING THE SYSTEM (TO BE 
CONDUCTED WEEKLY) .................. 57
 
Using the  5  TEST Key ......................... 57 
Testing Your System ................................ 57 
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM ........................ 58 
In Case Of Fire Alarm............................... 58 
Silencing a Fire Alarm .............................. 58 
Event Display Lock ................................... 59 
Fire Drill Test (Code + # + 69) .................. 59 
TROUBLE CONDITIONS ..................... 60 
Typical Trouble Displays .......................... 60 
Power Failure ........................................... 61 
EMERGENCY EVACUATION .............. 62 
MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM ........... 63 
Taking Care of Your System .................... 63 
Replacing Batteries in Wireless 
Sensors .................................................... 63
 
Silencing Low Battery W arning Tones 
at the Keypad ........................................... 64
 
Routine Care ............................................ 64 
QUICK GUIDE TO FIRE SYSTEM 
FUNCTIONS ..................................... 65
 
QUICK GUIDE TO BURGLARY 
SYSTEM FUNCTIONS...................... 66
 
SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE 
NOTIFICATION ................................. 68
 
INDEX .................................................. 73  
						

							 
 
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System Overview 
General 
Congratulations on your ownership of a Honeywell partitioned Security 
System. Youve made a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the 
latest in security protection technology today. Honeywell is the worlds 
largest manufacturer of security systems and millions of premises are 
protected by Honeywell systems. 
This system offers you three forms of protection: burglary, fire and 
emergency. To realize the systems full potential, it is important that you feel 
comfortable in operating it. Your system consists of at least one Keypad 
which provides full control of system operation, various sensors which 
provide perimeter and interior burglary protection, plus a selected number of 
strategically placed smoke or combustion detectors designed to provide early 
warning in case of fire.   
The system uses microcomputer technology to monitor all protection zones 
and system status and provides appropriate information for display on the 
Keypad(s) used with the system, and initiates appropriate alarms. Your 
system may also have been programmed to automatically transmit alarm or 
status messages over the phone lines to a central alarm monitoring station. 
NOTE: All references in this manual for number of zones, number of 
user codes, and the event log capacity, use the VISTA-250FBP’s 
features. The following table lists the differences between the 
VISTA-128FBP and the VISTA-250FBP control panels. All other 
features are identical for both panels.
 
Feature VISTA-128FBP VISTA-250FBP 
Number of Zones  128  250 
Number of User Codes  150  250 
Event Log Capacity  512  1000 
A Partitioned System 
Simply stated, a partitioned system shares one physical alarm system among 
different users, each with their own requirements. For the most part, you as 
a user need not know about other users and their structure in the system, 
but from time to time, you may see display messages that indicate the system 
is in use by another user. Do not be concerned as this is normal. Refer to the 
ACCESSING OTHER PARTITIONS section for additional information.  
						

							 
 
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System Overview (cont’d) 
Zones 
Your systems sensing devices have been assigned to various zones. For 
example, the sensing device on your Entry/Exit door may have been assigned 
to zone 001, sensing devices on windows in the master bedroom to zone 002, 
and so on. These numbers will appear on the display, along with an alpha 
descriptor for that zone (if programmed), when an alarm or trouble condition 
occurs. 
Fire Protection 
The fire protection portion of your security system (if used) is always on and 
will sound an alarm if a fire condition is detected. Refer to the Fire Alarm 
System section for important information concerning fire protection, smoke 
detectors and planning emergency exit routes from your facility. 
Burglary Protection 
The burglary protection portion of your system must be turned on or armed before it 
will sense burglary alarm conditions. Your system provides four modes of burglary 
protection: STAY, AWAY, INSTANT and MAXIMUM, and even allows you to 
BYPASS selected zones of protection while leaving the rest of the system armed. The 
system also provides a CHIME mode, for alerting users to the opening and closing of 
doors and windows while the system is disarmed. Refer to the other sections of this 
manual for procedures for using these features. 
The following table lists the four different arming modes and the results of each. 
 Features For Each Arming Mode 
Arming Mode 
Exit Delay  Entry Delay  Perimeter Armed 
AW AY Yes Yes Yes 
STAY✳ Yes Yes Yes 
INSTANT✳ Yes  No  Yes 
MAXIMUM Yes  No  Yes 
 
✳The system provides three different STAY and INSTANT arming modes. See 
ARMING IN THE STAY MODES and ARMING IN THE INSTANT MODES 
sections for details on these modes.
  
						

							 
 
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System Overview (cont’d) 
Carbon Monoxide Protection 
Carbon monoxide (CO) protection is available with your system using the 5800CO 
Carbon Monoxide Detector.  The 5800CO is a 3V battery powered wireless Carbon 
Monoxide Detector used with wireless alarm systems that support 5800 series 
devices.  Carbon monoxide gas is a highly poisonous gas which is released when fuels 
are burned. It is invisible, has no smell and is therefore impossible to detect with the 
human senses. We strongly suggest installing Carbon monoxide protection with your 
system.   
Alarms 
When an alarm occurs, both the keypad and external sounders will sound, and the 
keypad will display the zone(s) causing the alarm. If your system is connected to a 
central monitoring station, an alarm message will also be sent. To stop the alarm 
sounding, simply disarm the system. 
Memory of Alarm 
When an alarm condition occurs, the keypad displays the number(s) of the zone(s) 
that caused the problem, and displays the type of alarm (ex. FIRE, ALARM). It 
remains displayed until it is cleared by disarming the system (see Disarming the 
System section). 
Using Schedules 
Your system may have been programmed with schedules for automatically 
arming, disarming and activating various devices and/or performing other 
system functions at predetermined times. Users can modify some of these 
schedules by manually delaying a closing time, using temporary schedules, or 
by programming special user schedules. Refer to the Using Schedules section 
at the end of this manual for scheduling related procedures.  
						

							 
 
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System Overview (cont’d) 
Device Timers 
The system provides up to 20 timers that can be used to control various 
devices, such as lights or appliances. These timers are similar in concept to 
the individual appliance timers that might be purchased at a department 
store. The devices that can be controlled are programmed into the system by 
the installer. Up to 96 of these devices can be programmed. Refer to the 
Programming Device Timers section for procedures. 
To Access another Partition (GOTO Command) 
Each keypad is assigned a default partition for display purposes, and will 
show only that partitions information. But, if the user is authorized, a 
keypad in one partition can be used to perform system functions in another 
partition, by using the GOTO command. Note that only those partitions 
authorized and programmed by the installer can be accessed in this manner. 
To GOTO another partition, enter your security code, then press [✳] followed 
by the desired partition number (1-8). 
The keypad will remain in the new partition until directed to go to another 
partition, or until 2 minutes has elapsed with no keypad activity. Entering 
your security code, pressing [✳] followed by [0] will return the keypad to its 
original partition. 
Master Keypad Operation 
A Master keypad is one on which the status of all eight partitions is 
displayed simultaneously.  A user can get more information about a certain 
partition by simply entering [✳] + the desired partition number (1-8).  To log 
on to the Master partition (9) using the GOTO command, and to perform 
any functions at a Master keypad, a user must have access to all partitions. 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							 
 
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System Overview (cont’d) 
Self-Help Feature 
Abbreviated user instructions are built into the system that can be easily 
viewed on the alpha keypads message display screen. This feature will prove 
particularly useful if this manual is not conveniently accessible when you 
need to perform a system procedure with which you are not familiar.  
To view the abbreviated instructions: 
Simply press and hold down the function key of interest until the description 
starts to appear (about 5 seconds) and then release it. The system must be 
“READY TO ARM” to perform this function. 
Refer to the Functions of the Keypad section for descriptions of each key 
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About The Keypads 
General 
IMPORTANT: If the keypad beeps rapidly upon entering the 
premises, it indicates that an alarm has occurred during your 
absence. LEAVE the premises IMMEDIATELY and CONTACT 
THE POLICE from a safe location nearby. 
Your keypads allow you to control all system functions. The keypads feature 
a telephone style (digital) keypad and a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) that 
shows the nature and location of all occurrences. Keypad display back 
lighting is programmable to always stay on or to light only when a key is 
pressed, then turn off a few minutes later.  
The keypads also feature a built-in sounder that will sound during alarms 
and troubles. It will also beep during certain system functions, such as 
during entry/exit delay times, during CHIME mode, and when depressing 
keys to perform system functions (to acknowledge the key press). These 
sounds can be optionally suppressed in some of your keypads (so as not to 
disturb other users of the system). Ask your installer if this has been done. 
The Alpha Keypad 
Alpha keypads feature a 2-line, 32-character alphanumeric LCD that can 
display system messages in user-friendly English. Abbreviated user 
instructions can also be displayed (see Self Help paragraph in the SYSTEM 
OVERVIEW section). These keypads can also be programmed with custom 
zone descriptors. 
 
NOTE: There may be multiple keypads on your system.  One, the primary 
keypad, will continue to operate under faulted conditions.