ADEMCO VISTA-20P Series User manual

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IMPORTANT!

PROPER INTRUSION PROTECTION

For proper intrusion coverage, sensors should be located at

every possible

point of entry

to a home or commercial premises. This would include any

skylights that may be present, and the upper windows in a multi-level building.

In addition, we recommend that radio backup be used in a security system so

that alarm signals can still be sent to the Central Monitoring Station in the event

that the telephone lines are out of order (alarm signals are normally sent over

the phone lines).

EARLY WARNING FIRE DETECTION

Early warning fire detection is important in a home. Smoke and heat detectors

have played a key role in reducing fire deaths in the United States. With regard

to the number and placement of smoke/heat detectors, we subscribe to the

recommendations contained in the National Fire Protection Association's

National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72). These recommendations can be found on

page 43 of this manual.

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This manual is a step-by-step guide that will acquaint you with the system's

features and benefits. It defines the components and their functions, describes

their operation, and provides clear step-by-step instructions for normal and

emergency procedures. Keep this manual in a convenient place so that you can

refer to it as necessary.

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System Overview....................................................................................................................5

Introduction ..........................................................................................................................5

System Basics .......................................................................................................................5

About The Keypads................................................................................................................8

General Information.............................................................................................................8

Functions of the Keypads...................................................................................................10

Entry/Exit Delays .................................................................................................................12

Exit Delay............................................................................................................................12

Entry Delay.........................................................................................................................12

Exit Alarms.........................................................................................................................13

Checking For Open Zones..................................................................................................13

Using the [∗] Key................................................................................................................13

Arming the System...............................................................................................................14

Stay Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Entry Delay On.........................................................14

Night-Stay Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Plus Selected Zones .......................................14

Instant Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Entry Delay Off....................................................14

Away Mode: Arms Entire System, Entry Delay On.........................................................14

Arming Commands.............................................................................................................15

Single Button Arming ........................................................................................................16

Single-Button “Step” Arming.............................................................................................16

Using the Keyswitch............................................................................................................17

Using the Keyswitch...........................................................................................................17

Disarming and Silencing Alarms......................................................................................18

Using the [OFF] key...........................................................................................................18

Bypassing Protection Zones..............................................................................................19

Using the BYPASS Key......................................................................................................19

Quick Bypass ......................................................................................................................20

Chime Mode...........................................................................................................................20

Viewing Current Date and Time ......................................................................................21

Viewing the Current Date and Time.................................................................................21

Setting the Date and Time.................................................................................................21

Panic Keys..............................................................................................................................22

Using Panic Keys................................................................................................................22

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Macro Key Programming & Usage...................................................................................23

About Macro Keys...............................................................................................................23

Example of Macro Programming.......................................................................................24

Using a Programmed Macro Key.......................................................................................24

Using Device Commands....................................................................................................25

Paging Feature .....................................................................................................................26

About Automatic Paging ....................................................................................................26

Single Button Paging..........................................................................................................27

Latch Key Paging ...............................................................................................................27

Security Codes & Authority Levels..................................................................................28

About Security Codes .........................................................................................................28

Authority Level Definitions ...............................................................................................28

To assign User Codes and Attributes................................................................................29

Accessing Other Partitions (GOTO Command and Multi-Partition Arming)......30

About Accessing Partitions................................................................................................30

Using the GoTo Command.................................................................................................31

Multi-Partition Arming......................................................................................................31

Common Zone Operation....................................................................................................32

Scheduling .............................................................................................................................33

About Scheduling................................................................................................................33

Creating Schedules.............................................................................................................33

Event Logging Procedures.................................................................................................35

About Event Logging..........................................................................................................35

Viewing the Event Log.......................................................................................................35

Testing the System (To Be Conducted Weekly)............................................................36

Trouble Conditions..............................................................................................................37

Maintaining Your System...................................................................................................40

Fire Alarm System (If Installed).......................................................................................41

Quick Guide to Basic System Functions ........................................................................45

Summary of Audible/Visual Notifications......................................................................46

Regulatory Statements and Warnings............................................................................48

Charts of Your System's Features....................................................................................50

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Congratulations on your ownership of an ADEMCO Security System. You've made a wise

decision in choosing it, for it represents the latest in security protection technology today,

and millions of premises are protected by ADEMCO systems. This system provides:

•Three forms of protection: burglary, fire* and emergency

•At least one keypad which provides control of system and displays system status

•Various sensors for perimeter and interior burglary protection

•Smoke or combustion detectors* designed to provide early warning in case of fire.

Your system may also have been programmed to automatically send alarm or status

messages over the phone lines to a Central Monitoring Station.

* Commercial installations and some residential systems may not include fire

protection – check with your installer.

NOTE: The features and procedures described in this manual apply to both the

VISTA-20P and VISTA-15P security systems. Differences are noted where applicable.

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Burglary Protection

•Several modes of burglary protection: Stay, Night-Stay, Away, Instant, Maximum.

STAY: arms perimeter zones only and entry delay is on

INSTANT: same as STAY, except entry delay is off

NIGHT-STAY: arms perimeter zones and selected interior zones; entry delay on

AWAY: arms perimeter and all interior zones, entry delay is on

MAXIMUM: same as AWAY, except entry delay is off

•You can BYPASS selected zones while leaving the rest of the system armed.

•CHIME mode alerts you to the opening of protected doors and windows while the

system is disarmed.

Fire Protection

•Fire protection is always active (if installed) and an alarm sounds if a fire

condition is detected

•If necessary, you can manually initiate a fire alarm using the keypad (if

programmed).

•Refer to the Fire Alarm System section for information regarding fire protection,

smoke detectors and planning emergency exit routes.

Security Codes

•You were assigned a 4-digit security code during system installation.

•Use your security code when arming and disarming the system, and when

performing other system functions.

•Other users can be assigned different security codes, each with different

authority levels, which define the system functions a particular user can perform.

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Zones and Partitions

•The system sensing devices have been assigned to various “zones,” which are

specific areas of protection (e.g., front door, kitchen window, etc.).

•Zone numbers are displayed at the keypad when an alarm or trouble condition

occurs on a sensor.

•Partitions (VISTA-20P) provide two independent areas of protection, with each

partition containing a group of zones that can be armed and disarmed without

affecting other zones or users.

•Partitioned systems (VISTA-20P) can include a common zone area, which is an

area shared by users of both partitions (such as a lobby in a building).

Arming, Step-Arming and Disarming Burglary Protection

•The system must be armed before the burglary protection can sense intrusions.

•To arm your system, enter your user code followed by the desired arming key.

•If programmed, the [#] key can be pressed instead of entering the security code

when arming the system.

•You can also use the step-arming key, if programmed, to arm the system, which

lets you use a function key to arm the system in one of three modes by simply

pressing the key repeatedly.

•To disarm the system, enter your user code then press the [OFF] key.

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.

•The message remains displayed even after disarming the system, but can be

cleared with another “off” sequence.

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Phone Access

•If included, a phone module permits you to access the system via a touch-tone

phone, either on-premises or by call-in when away.

•You can receive synthesized voice messages over the telephone regarding the

status of the security system.

•You can arm and disarm the system and perform most function commands

remotely via the telephone, with voice confirmation provided after each command

entry.

•Complete information regarding the use of this feature is provided in a separate

manual entitled “Phone Access User's Guide” that is supplied with the voice

module.

Paging Feature

•If programmed, the system can automatically send certain system condition

messages to up to four (VISTA-20P) or two (VISTA-15P) pagers.

•The display consists of code numbers that indicate the type of condition that has

occurred.

Function Keys

•The “A”, “B”, “C”, and “D” keys on the keypad can be programmed to perform

various functions.

•Functions include: activate a Panic alarm; arm the system; provide step arming;

switch lights on/off; send a message to a pager; display Time/Date; start a Macro

Scheduling

•Your system can be programmed to automatically perform certain functions (e.g.,

arm the system) at a predetermined time each day.

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Your keypads allow you to control all system functions. The keypads feature the

following:

•A telephone style (digital) keypad

•Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) which shows the nature and location of all

occurrences

•Built-in sounder which will sound during alarms and troubles. The sounder also

"beeps" during certain system functions and when depressing any of the keys (to

acknowledge the key press).

•Backlighting of the LCD display windows. Backlighting turns on when entering the

premises through any assigned entry/exit door, or when any key is pressed. This

feature is helpful when a keypad is located in a dimly lit area.

IMPORTANT: If the keypad beeps rapidly upon entering the premises, it indicates

that an alarm has occurred during your absence and an intruder may still be on the

premises. LEAVE IMMEDIATELY and CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe

location.

There are two basic types of keypads which are functionally the same, but they have

different types of displays.

Alpha Display 2-line alpha display keypads feature a 2-line, 32-character

alphanumeric LCD which can display system messages in

friendly English. These keypads can also be programmed

with custom zone descriptors. To access the keys on the

keypad, simply open the swing-down door.

Fixed-Word Display Fixed-Word display keypads are functionally identical to

Alpha display keypads, but the LCD display uses pre-

designated words to identify the nature and location of

occurrences. To access the keys on the keypad, simply open

the swing-down door.

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AWAY: All burglary zones, interior and

perimeter, are armed.

STAY: Perimeter burglary zones, such as

protected windows and doors, are

armed.

INSTANT: Entry delay is turned off:

Lit with STAY = Instant mode

Lit with AWAY = Maximum mode

ALARM

FIRE

AWAY

BYPASS

STAY

CHECK INSTANT CANCELED

NIGHT NO AC

NOT READY

CHIME BAT

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TYPICAL FIXED-WORD DISPLAY

(6150 shown)

BYPASS: This appears when one or more burglary protection zones have been

bypassed.

NOT READY: Appears when burglary portion of the system is not ready for arming

(due to open protection zones). The system is ready to arm when this

message disappears and the READY indicator light comes on.

NO AC: Appears when AC power has been cut off. System is operating on

backup battery power.

AC: Appears when AC power is present.

CHIME: Appears when the CHIME feature is activated.

BAT: Low battery condition in a wireless sensor (if zone number displayed)

or low system battery (if no zone number displayed).

ALARM: Appears when an intrusion has been detected and the system is armed

(also appears during a fire alarm or audible emergency alarm).

Accompanied by the protection zone in alarm.

CHECK: Appears when a malfunction is discovered in the system at any time or

if an open is detected in a FIRE zone at any time or a fault in a

DAY/NIGHT burglary zone during a disarmed period. Accompanied by

a display of zone number in trouble.

FIRE:Appears when a fire alarm is present. Accompanied by a display of the

zone in alarm.

A FIRE display also appears when a fire alarm is manually activated,

accompanied by a display of emergency key zone number programmed

for fire.

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1. DISPLAY WINDOW.

Alpha Display Keypads: 2-line, 32-

character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

keypads that display protection point

identification, system status, and messages.

Fixed-Word Display Keypads: Display

protection zone ID and system status

messages using pre-designated words in the

LCD display.

2. 1 OFF Disarms burglary portion of the

system, silences alarms and audible trouble

indicators, and clears visual display after

problem's correction.

3. 2 AWAY Arms the entire burglary system,

perimeter and interior.

4. 3 STAY Arms perimeter portion of burglary

system only. Interior protection is not armed,

allowing movement within premises without

causing an alarm.

5. 5TEST Tests the system and alarm

sounder if disarmed. Refer to Testing The

System section for test procedures.

6. 6BYPASS Removes individual protection

zones from being monitored by the system.

7. 8CODE Used to assign additional user

codes for other users of the system.

8. 9 CHIME Turns CHIME mode on and off.

When on, the opening of windows or doors

while the system is disarmed will sound 3

beeps at the keypad(s).

9. #This key can be used for "Quick

Arming" of the system without use of a

security code (if programmed).

10. KEYS 0–9: Used to enter your security

code(s) and to perform their associated

system functions after the security code has

been entered.

11. ✱READY Used to display all open protection

zones.

12. 7 INSTANT Arms in manner similar to the

STAY mode, but without the entry delay

feature. Entering via an entry/exit door will

cause an alarm.

13. 4 MAXIMUM Arms the entire burglary system,

perimeter and interior, but without entry

delay feature. Entering via an entry/exit door

will cause an alarm.

14. FUNCTION KEYS: Keys A, B, C, D may

have been programmed for a variety of

functions, including panic (emergency)

functions. For details, see the Function Keys

section.

15. READY INDICATOR: (GREEN) Lit when

the system is ready to be armed (no faults

present). While the system is disarmed, this

indicator will go on and off as protection

zones are closed and opened.

16. ARMED INDICATOR: (RED) Lit when the

system has been armed.

17. INTERNAL SOUNDER: The built-in

sounder mimics the alarm sounder during

alarms, and will also "beep" during certain

system functions.

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