Honeywell control panel VISTA15P VISTA20P Security System User Manual

 
 
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Disarming and Silencing Alarms 
 
Using the [OFF] key 
The OFF  key is used to disarm the system, silence alarm an d trouble sounds, and 
clear alarm memories.    
IMPORTANT : If you return and the main burglary sounder is on,  DO NOT 
ENTER, but CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe lo cation. 
If  you  return  after  an  alarm  has  occurred  and  the  main  sounder  has  shut  itself  off, 
the  keypad  will  beep  rapidly  upon  your  entering,  indicating  that  an  alarm 
has occurred...

 
 
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Bypassing Protection Zones 
 
Using the BYPASS Key 
Use  this  key  when  you  want  to  arm  your  system  with  one  or  more  zones 
intentionally unprotected. The system must be disar med first. 
 
Vent  Zones:  Your  system  may  have  certain  windows  set  as  “vent”   zones,  which  are 
automatically  bypassed  if  left  open  when  arming  the   system  (you  do  not  need  to 
manually  bypass  them).  However,  if  a  vent  zone  wind ow  is  closed after  arming,  it 
becomes...

 
 
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Bypassing Protection Zones (cont’d)  
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 w hen arming at night. 
 
1.                   +    6 BYPASS  +  [#] 
  (Security Code) 
  In a few moments, all open zones will be displayed  
and automatically bypassed.
 Make sure that only 
those zones...

 
 
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Chime Mode 
 
Using the 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 perimet er 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 di sarmed. 
 
To turn Chime Mode on:...

 
 
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Date and Time 
 
Viewing the Current Date and Time 
The master users can view the system time and date setting on an alpha keypad. 
Other users can view the date/time if a function ke y has been programmed to do so. 
 
                + [#] + [6] [3] 
(Master 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...

 
 
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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; displa ys, “Press [] 
to show faults,” indicating 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 Alarm  auxiliary...

 
 
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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 t he 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) lig hts,...

 
 
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Macro Key Programming & Usage (cont’d) 
 
  The keypad beeps to acknowledge your input and displays the command you 
entered (followed by “F”). 
4.  Enter the next command, followed by press/holdin g the “D” key for at least two 
seconds. The keypad beeps and displays the keystrok es entered so far. 
5.  Repeat until 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...

 
 
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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 controll ed devices using the 
commands described below. 
    Some devices can be manually turned on or off usin g the commands described 
below. 
    See your installer for a list of devices that may  be set up for your system. A list 
of...

 
 
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Paging Feature 
 
About Automatic Paging 
Your system may be set up to automatically send messages to several pagers (4 pagers 
for VISTA-20P Series, 2 pagers for VISTA-15P Series ) as certain conditions occur in 
your system.     The following events can be programmed by your ins taller to be sent to the pagers: 
arming and disarming
†, alarms, and trouble conditions. (†  reports when 
arming/disarming from a keypad using a security cod e; auto-arming/disarming, 
arming with assigned...