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VISTA-50P, VISTA-50PUL User`s Manual

1. 46 TESTING THE SYSTEM 49 Using the TEST KEY sir 49 TESTING THE SYSTEM 50 Testing Your System 50 TROUBLE CONDITIONS 51 Typical Check Displays 51 Power Failure 52 Non Alpha Keypad Displays 52 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 53 General RE ect ain denda 53 In Case Of Fire Alarm 53 Silencing A Fire Alarm 53 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROPER PROTEGCTIQN niter tht th 55 Recommendations For Smoke And Heat Detectors see esse see se ke de ee ee 55 Recommendations For Proper Intrusion Protection 57 EMERGENCY EVACUATION 58 MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM 59 Taking Care of Your System 59 Replacing Batteries in Wireless S6GrSO S is dpi do rites Rn eT a REUS 59 Silencing Low Battery Warning Tones at the Keypad 60 Routine Care 60 QUICK GUIDE TO SYSTEM FUNCTIONS essere 61 SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION eriparia se ee RR 63 GLOSSARY cii e peste AR EES Ee ees tie 64 le RE EE tan 72 System Overview General Congratulations on your ownership of an Ademco Partitioned Security System You ve made a wise decision in choosing it for it represents the latest in security protection technology today Ademco is the world s largest manufacturer of securi
2. T72 Entry EXIt ace SE ee ge re ee 4 dade RR 15 Exit User Edit Mode 18 FC Comm Failure seese 52 sae EA ENE 65 M c EE Ed 4 14 37 53 Fire Emergency 53 Fire Protection 5 Fixed Word sese 9 Fixed Word K eypad Displays 14 Fixed Word K eypads 10 Global Arming 22 GlosSaty toii use 64 GOOSE ie Ee date une 19 22 GOTO Command 7 INSTANT eerte 5 14 22 30 Keypad FuNCHONS es es ee ee ee 11 Keypads EE nene egeret 9 Keyswitch sesse esse see ee ERA AR ee ee 34 LO Bat eve iia OE EE RES 51 LOW Battery eerte 59 Low Battery Warning 60 Manager tee ert a e e 17 ru AE AR a 17 Maximum 5 22 32 Memory of Alarm 6 33 Messages neben ENGER ve 36 Modem COMM 51 NOAG sti eiie teet tee ee 14 52 Not Ready 14 25 Off iae 22 33 53 Open ZONES 25 Open Close Schedules 43 Operator A ederent 17 Operator BU 17 Operator errem tete 17 Panic Keys 37 Partitioned Security System 4 Partitioned System 4 Personal Emergencgy 37 POWER 14 EE EE 52 Quick Arming eene 16 Quick Bypass 27 Ready ees 14 25 35 53 Ready Key 25 Relay Menu Mode 41 Replacing Batteries 59 Routine Care 60 Schedules ai 6 43 Security C
3. If the Keypad does not indicate a READY condition after the second OFF sequence press the READY key to display the zone s that are faulted Be sure to check that smoke detectors are not responding to smoke or heat producing objects in their vicinity Should this be the case eliminate the source of heat or smoke 53 Fire Alarm System If Installed 3 If this does not remedy the problem there may still be smoke in the detector Clear it by fanning the detector for about 30 seconds 4 When the problem has been corrected dear the display by entering your code and pressing the OFF key 54 Recommendations For Proper Protection THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE LOCATION OF FIRE AND BURGLARY DETECTION DEVICES HELP PROVIDE PROPER COVERAGE FOR THE PROTECTED PREMISES Recommendations For Smoke And Heat Detectors With regard to the number and placement of smoke heat detectors we subscribe to the recommendations contained in the National Fire Protection Association s NFPA Standard 72 noted below Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows For minimum protection a smoke detector should be installed outside of each separate sleeping area and on each additional floor of a multi floor family living unit including basements The installation of smoke detectors in kitchens attics finished or unfinished or in ga
4. A Armed Away M Armed Maximum S Armed Stay 2 Armed Instant R Ready N Not Ready B Bypassed Ready Alarm M emory Trouble present To obtain more information regarding a particular partition enter T Partition No i e 4 This will allow viewing only of that partition In order to affect that partition the user must log on with a code that has access to that partition Also in order for a user of any partition to log onto the Master partition Partition 9 to view the status of all partitions that user must have access to all partitions Otherwise access will be denied The following is an example of what would be displayed for a fault condition on Zone 2 Loading Dock Window on Partition 1 Warehouse when logging on from a keypad on Partition 9 WHSE DISARMED HIT FOR FAULTS This is the normal display that appears at Partition 1 s keypad s Pressing will display 93 Accessing Other Partitions cont d GOTO Command and Global Arming 24 FAULT 02 LOADING DOCK WINDOW Additional zone faults will be displayed one at a time To display a new partition s status press 4 Partition No This will display the status of the new partition The Armed LED on a Master keypad will be lit only if all partitions have been armed successfully The Ready LED will be lit only if all partitions are ready to arm The sounder on a Master keypad will reflect the sound of the most critical cond
5. Arms system in mode selected Press arming key desired AWAY STAY INSTANT MAXIMUM Disarm System Enter code Disarms system and silences alarms Press OFF 1 Bypass zones Enter code Bypassed zones are unprotected and will Press BYPASS 6 not cause an alarm if violated Enter zone numbers to be bypassed use 2 digit entries Quick Bypass Enter code Bypasses all faulted zones automatically Press BYPASS 6 Press Press CHIME 9 violated while system disarmed Test Mode Enter code Sounds alarm sounder and allows sensors to be tested Press TEST 5 seconds View User Enter user s code Displays partitions amp authority levels Capabilities Press k gt assigned to the user GOTO Partition Enter security code Allows a user at one keypad to perform Press functions in another partition if that user Enter partition number 1 8 is authorized to do so 0 returns to default partition Add a User Enter master manager code Master amp Manager level users can add Press CODE 8 users to the system each with its own Enter new user s user number code and authority level Enter code for that user At prompt enter authority for that user in this partition 1 5 Follow prompts 1 Yes 0 No 61 Quick Guide To System Functions cont d Change a User s Enter master manager code Master amp Manager level users can change Code Press CODE 8 their own or other users codes Enter user s
6. Level 2 Manager Level 3 Operator A Level 4 Operator B Level 5 Operator C Level 6 Duress Can perform all system functions in assigned partitions and can add delete or change Manager and Operator level users Master codes are added by the Installer Can perform system functions in assigned partitions and can add delete or change Operator level users Can perform system functions in assigned partitions but cannot add or delete other users Same as Operator A except Operator B cannot bypass zones of protection Can arm the system in assigned partitions but cannot disarm the system unless the system was armed with this code This code is typically assigned to someone who has a need to arm disarm the system only at certain times such as a baby sitter Can arm and disarm the system but also sends a silent panic alarm to the central station if that service is connected To view your authority level and system capabilities 1 Enter your code 2 The keypad will display the partition s that you are authorized to operate and your user number and authority level in each partition 17 Security Codes amp Authority Levels cont d General Rules on Authority Levels and Changes A user may not delete or change the user code of the SAME or HIGHER authority than which he is assigned A user may only ADD users to a LOWER authority level A user may assign access codes only to those p
7. be displayed asking for the number of hours of delay CLOSING DELAY Enter the desired number of hours of delay HIT 0 2 HOURS lor 2 The system will automatically exit this mode after entry Note that the delay is from the scheduled closing time not from the time the command is entered IMPORTANT The seleced delay cannot be reduced once it is set A 1 hour delay can be increased to 2 hours though 4 The system will automatically send a message to the central station informing them that the programmed schedule has been changed Temporary Open Close Schedules Temporary schedules allow you to override the normal schedules programmed by the installer Temporary schedules can be in effect for up to one week and take effect as soon as they are programmed Schedules are comprised of an arming dosing time window and a disarming opening time window A time window is simply a defined period of time at the end of which arming or disarming will occur me c Using Schedules cont d Before programming a temporary schedule use a worksheet similar to the one below to plan your schedule This will make it easier when actually programming the schedule Arm Disrm Mon Windows Disarm Window i O Wed Disarm Window Gem mies ae Start Time HEM EC amp mWidow EE E Sop Time HMM Programming Temporary Schedules 44 Temporary schedules only affect the part
8. be used to escape Indicate escape routes for each room Keep these routes free from T Je e 5 w e Amr obstruction and post copies of the escape routes in every BACKDOOR N 4 af o room Hr e NS S 4 Assure that all bedroom doors are shut while you are 1ST FLOOR asleep This will prevent deadly smoke from entering while you escape 5 Try the door If the door is hot check your alternate escape route If the door is cool open it cautiously Be prepared to slam 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 near the floor 7 Escape quickly don t panic FRONT 8 Establish a common meeting place outdoors away from your house where everyone can meet and then take steps to contact the authorities and account for those missing Choose someone to assure that nobody returns to the house many die going back 58 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 things you can do to make sure that your system is in reliable working condition 1 Test your system weekly 2 Test the system after any alarm occurs see TESTING THE SYSTEM Replacing Batteries in Wireless Sensors Wireless sensors may not h
9. for use The FCC requires the following statement for your information This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may 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 interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures If using an indoor antenna have a quality outdoor antenna installed Reorient the receiving antenna until interference is reduced or eliminated Move the receiver away from the control communicator Move the antenna leads away from any wire runs to the control communicator Plug the control communicator into a different outlet so that it and the receiver are on different branch circuits If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions The user or installer may find the following booklet prepared by the F
10. is in a state of readiness Disarmed means that the burglary system is turned OFF and must be rearmed to become operational However even in a disarmed state emergency and fire portions of your system are still operational This is the area on your Keypad containing numbered pushbuttons similar to those on telephones or calculators These keys control the arming or disarming of the system and perform other functions which were previously described in this manual A spedific area of protection An independent group of zones that can be armed and disarmed without affecting other zones or users To disarm a specific area of burglary protection while leaving other areas operational An area of protection containing doors most frequently used to enter or exit typically a front door back door or door from the garage into the building The delay zone allows sufficient time for authorized entry or exit without causing an alarm Consult your installer for the entry and exit delay times that have been set for your system during installation and record them on the separate sheet provided in this manual An area of protection whose violation causes a trouble indication during the disarmed DAY mode and an alarm during the armed NI GHT mode UL NOTICE This is a GRADE A system FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION FCC Part 15 STATEMENT This equipment has been tested to FCC requirements and has been found acceptable
11. modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this eduipment please contact the manufacturer for repair and warranty information If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved There are no user serviceable components in this product and all necessary repairs must be made by the manufacturer Other repair methods may invalidate the FCC registration on this product This equipment cannot be used on telephone company provided coin service Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs This equipment is hearing aid compatible When programming or making test calls to an emergency number briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call Perform such activities in the off peak hours such as early morning or late evening 66 CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS DOC STATEMENT NOTICE The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network X protective operational and safety requirements The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipm
12. new user s 2 digit User Number 02 99 3 Enter 4 digit security code for that user The following prompts will appear Enter 1 to add a new user code Entering 0 0 NO 1 YES will change the existing user s code to the code entered in step 3 See Changing A User s Code section USER NUMBER 3 Enter the authority level 1 6 for this user ENTER AUTH LEVEL within this partition 1 master 2 manager 3 operator A 4 operator B 5 operator C 6 duress code This prompt will appear if a 5800 series 0 NO 1 YES button transmitter has been supplied and has not yet been assigned to a user Press 1 if a button transmitter will be assigned tothis user Otherwise press 0 ENTER BUTTON ZN If assigning a button transmitter this prompt 01 64 will appear Enter the button s zone number see your installer for zone number If you as a user have access to other 0 NO 1 YES partitions the keypad will prompt for ability of this new user to access GOTO those partitions Press 0 NO or 1 YES If no the system activates this user code and exits Add a User mode If yes the keypad prompts for the Global Arm option for this user 19 Security Codes amp Authority Levels cont d GLOBAL ARM 0 NO 1 YES PART 2 SHOP 0 NO 1 YES PART 1 T WHSE USER 03 AUTH 3G To Change a User s Code Press 1 YES if this user will be allowed to try to arm more than one partition at the same time Press 0 if this user will arm
13. preset time delays known as exit delay and entry delay Whenever you arm your system exit delay gives you time to leave through the designated exit door without setting off an alarm Exit delay begins immediately after entering any arming command and applies to all modes of arming protection If programmed a slow beeping will sound throughout the exit delay period Entry Delay gives you time to disarm the system when you reenter through the designated entrance door But the system must be disarmed before the entry delay period ends or an alarm will occur The keypad will beep during the entry delay period reminding you to disarm the system You can also arm the system with no entry delay at all by using either INSTANT or MAXIMUM arming modes These modes provide greater security while on the premises or while away for extended periods of time See your installer for your delay times 15 Security Codes amp Authority Levels General Information At the time of installation you were assigned an authority level and a personal four digit security code known only to you and yours The security code must be entered when arming and disarming the system The authority level defines the system functions that you can perform As an additional safety feature other users that do not have a need to know your code can be assigned different security codes and each user can be given a different authority level Users are identified by user nu
14. 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 deared by disarming the system see DISARMING THE SYSTEM section Speed Key Macros The system can store a string of up to 16 keystrokes which can be activated anytime by simply pressing the D key This feature can be used to make it easy to perform a complicated procedure such as going to another partition to bypass a zone or it can be used to simplify an everyday repeated procedure Refer to the SPEED KEY section for procedures for using this feature 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 dosing 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 Device Timers The system provides up to 20 timers which can be used to control various devices such as lig
15. staying on the premises When armed in AWAY mode the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened or if any movement is detected inside the premises You may leave through the entrance door during the exit delay period without causing an alarm You may also reenter through the entrance door but must disarm the system within the entry delay period or an alarm will occur Close all perimeter windows and doors before arming see CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES section AWAY 1 Enter your security code and press 2 The keypad will beep twice and will YOU MAY EXIT NOW display the armed message Note The YOU MAY EXIT NOW portion of the message disappears when exit delay expires acd us Arming All Protection With Entry Delay OFF Using the 4 MAXIMUM Key 89 Use this key when the premises will be vacant for extended periods of time such as vacations etc or when no one will be moving through protected interior areas When armed in MAXIMUM mode the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened or if any movement is detected inside the premises Y ou may leave through the entrance door during the exit delay period without causing an alarm but an alarm will be sounded as soon as someone reenters Close all perimeter windows and doors before arming see CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES section MAXIMUM 1 Enter your security code and press 2 The keypad will beep twice a
16. system CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY 4 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 Not all 5 A display of LO BAT and a zone descriptor accompanied by a once RI per minute beeping at the Keypad indicates that a low battery transmitters condition exists in the wireless transmitter displayed CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY 6 A display of MODEM COMM indicates that the control is on line with the central station s remote computer The control will not operate while on line 51 Trouble Conditions cont d Power Failure If the POWER indicator is off operating power for the system has stopped and is inoperative CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY If the POWER indicator is on but the message AC LOSS is displayed the Keypad is operating on battery power only If only some lights are out on the premises check circuit breakers and fuses and reset or replace as necessary CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY if AC power cannot be restored Non Alpha Keypad Displays _52 The following displays will appear on non alpha keypads when the associated trouble condition previously described is present 97 CALL SERVICE FC COMM FAILURE BAT SYSTEM LO BAT if no zone number or LO BAT if zone number shows CC MODEM COMM NOAC ACLOSS SERVICING INFORMATION Y our local Ademco dealer is t
17. will not display go to the displayed zone and remedy the fault dose windows etc If the fault cannot be remedied notify the alarm agency If the system was armed when the alarm occurred repeat step 1 twice once to disarm the system a second time to clear the display 33 Using The Keyswitch General Arming Disarming 34 gt Your system may be equipped with a keyswitch for use when arming and disarming A red and green light on the keyswitch plate indicate the status of your system as follows Green Light Lights when the system is disarmed and ready to be armed no open zones If the system is disarmed and the green light is off it indicates the system is not ready one or more zones are open Red Light Lights when system is armed or memory of alarm exists Lit Steady System is armed in AWAY mode Slow Flashing System is armed in STAY mode Rapid Flashing Memory of alarm indicating an alarm has occurred To arm in the AWAY mode turn the key to the right for 1 2 second and release Keypads will beep twice and the red light will stay on steady To arm in the STAY mode turn the key to the right and hold for e e longer than 3 seconds then release c 7 ad Keypads will beep three times and the red light will flash slowly To disarm the system turn the key to the right and release If an alarm has occurred the red light will be flashing rapidly memory of alarm Chime Mode Using t
18. with Part 68 of the FCC rules On the front cover of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number REN for this equipment If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company This equipment uses the following jacks An RJ31X is used to connect this equipment to the telephone network The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENS on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENS should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line as determined by the total RENS contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required If advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary
19. 2 digit number Enter new code for that user Press 0 No at prompt Delete a User Enter master manager code Master amp Manager level users can delete Press CODE 8 users Enter user no to be deleted A user can only be deleted by a user with Enter master manager code higher authority level Press 1 Yes at prompt Self Help Press and hold any function key Will display abbreviated instructions for the for at least 5 seconds key pressed 62 Summary Of Audible Notification Alpha Display Keypads SOUND CAUSE DISPLAY LOUD FIRE ALARM FIRE is displayed descriptor of zone in alarm is Keypad amp External CONTINUOUS ALARM also displayed Keypad amp External ONE SHORT BEEP a SYSTEM DISARM a DISARMED READY TO ARM is displayed not repeated b SYSTEM ARMING ATTEMPT b The number and descriptor of the open protection Keypad only WITH AN OPEN ZONE zone is displayed c BYPASS VERIFY 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 once every 15 sec Keypad only ONE BEEP LOW BATTERY AT A TRANSMITTER LO BAT displayed with description of transmitter every 60 sec Keypad only TWO SHORT ARM AWAY OR MAXIMUM ARMED AWAY or ARMED MAXIMUM is displayed BEEPS Red ARMED indicator is lit Keypad only THREE SHORT a ARM STAY OR INSTANT a ARMED STAY ZONE BYPASSED o
20. CE LOCATIONS L Front Door L Basement Door L Rear Door L All Exterior Doors L 1 Floor Windows L All windows L Interior locations C All Accessible Openings Including Skylights Air Conditioners and Vents G ADDITIONAL PERTINENT INFORMATION 71 Index 4285 VIP Module 8 41 97 Call Service 52 CR EE TE EE N EE ae 14 AC TOS i isst enit emt nets 52 Access Another Partition 22 ACCESS DOOM RE OE RE EE 40 Add a User ect 19 Ademco Dealer sess 52 VARIN itor EE NEE 6 14 Alpha dattes 9 Alpha Keypads esee 9 Armed eiiim ente bist dre EE 5 Audible Emergency 37 Authority Level 16 Authority Levels iese ee dee 17 18 Dy t 5 14 22 31 34 Bat want caine eet ires 14 52 Burglary sise 4 Burglary Protection 5 srl cT 14 Bypass Zones 27 BYPASSING ees ee ek ee AA ee ee 27 Call Service siens 51 eo N N RE 52 Change a User s Code 20 Check iue aevi 14 51 Chine EE N Ne 5 14 35 Closing Time 43 Comm Failure ee ee ee ee 51 Delaying Closing Time 43 Delete a User ee eet de ee ee ee 21 Descriptor Senei o eia ee ee ee 26 Device Timers 6 46 BIERE EE N EE EE 33 DOE rain DR Ee ERA mine 67 DUPO S SEE EER RE gee HEERS i ds 17 Duress Code 16 E mer gency sis ee ana nmt 4 Entry Delay caecis 15
21. DY NO AC AC CHIME BAT ALARM CHECK FIRE 14 All burglary zones interior amp perimeter are armed AWAY NOAG g CHIME Perimeter burglary zones gt INSTANT BAT such as windows amp doors are BYPASS armed NOT READY Perimeter burdlary zones STYLE A armed and entry delay is turned off HI pus i One or more burglary ALARM STAY ce BAI protection zones have been FIRE CHECK INSTANT bypassed STYLE B Appears when burglary portion of the system is not FIXED WORD KEYPAD DISPLAYS ready for arming due to open protection zones The burglary system is ready to be armed Appears when AC power has been cut off System is operating on backup battery power Appears when AC power is present Appears when the CHIME feature is activated Low battery condition in a wireless sensor if ID number displayed or low system battery if no ID number displayed 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 ID in alarm Appears when a malfunction is discovered in the system at any time or if a trouble is detected in a FIRE zone at any time or in a DAY NIGHT burglary zone during a disarmed period Accompanied by a display of zone number in trouble Appears when a fire alarm is present Accompanied by a display of the zone in alarm Entry Exit Delays General Information Your system has
22. E al dires e t des 34 General Information 16 Arming SO T TT 34 Duress Code 16 Disarming eda N tossed Liao n doas 34 Quick Arming nennen 16 CHIME MODE a eter eerie 35 Authority Levels ee se ee ee ke ee ee 17 General Rules on Authority Levels and Using the 9 IOy ccs is medi o 35 elem 18 VIEWING CENTRAL STATION To Exit User Edit Mode 18 MESSAGES itin 36 To Add a User us eek GE RE SKREE SN Se 19 General Information 36 To Change a User s Code 20 PANIG KEYS antes tet ete ii 37 To Delete a User ee ee ee 21 Using Panic Keys se se ee ee ee ee se ee ee 37 ACCESSING OTHER PARTITIONS 22 SPEED KEY MACROS 38 To Access Another Partition 22 General Information 38 Global Arming esses 22 BE are RR ER EE 38 Master Keypad Operation 23 Belle EE N need 39 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS cont d ACCESS DOOR CONTROL 40 General Information 40 USING 70 RELAY MENU MODE 41 General Information 41 USING SCHEDULES sss 43 Delaying the Closing Time 43 Temporary Open Close Schedules 43 Programming Temporary Schedules 44 PROGRAMMING DEVICE TIMERS 46 General Information
23. Security system VISTA 50P VISTA 50PUL ADEMCO TABLE OF CONTENTS SYSTEM OVERVIEW 4 CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES 25 General esten recetas 4 Using the READY Key ee 25 EA er SA EE te DISPLAYING ALL ZONE Fire PFOLGCUOTIS RSS EE ans 5 vac di oo dee ee Po Burglary Protection 5 Using the READY Key seen 26 AE ARE RE ee epe ON 6 BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES 27 Memory of Alarm 6 Speed Key Macros 6 ing ng Le SE viet ar Using Schedules 6 QUICK BypalSS EE EE tes 27 Device FING RN 6 Displaying Bypassed Zones 28 To Access Another Partition GOTO ARMING PERIMETER ONLY 29 ER TE EE E 7 Using the STAY REV el idus 29 aster Keypad Operation 7 Self Help Feature ees see ee ee 7 ARG PERIMETER ONLY 30 Phone Access amp Voice Response Using the INSTANT Key 30 RE eRe ED 8 ARMING ALL PROTECTION 31 ak eds Using the AWAY Key 31 The Alpha Keypad 9 ARMING ALL PROTECTION 32 ue EE eene Using the MAXIMUM Key 32 Fixed Word Keypad Displays PAR DISARMING AND SILENCING ALARMS 33 ENTRY EXIT DELAYS eek ee ee 15 Using the OFF KGY snk acne cusin tis 33 General Information 15 Memory of Alarm se 33 SECURITY CODES amp AUTHORITY USING THE KEYSWITCH 84 LEVELS FE en EDE 16 General E
24. ancher un appareil la suite de r parations ou de modifications effectu es par l utilisateur ou cause de mauvais fonctionnement Pour sa propre protection l utilisateur doit s assurer que tous les fils de mise en terre de la source d nergie lectrique des lignes t l phoniques de r seau de conduites d eau sil y en a soient raccord s ensemble Cette pr caution est particuli rement importante dans les r gions rurales Avertissement L utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui m me il doit avoir recours un service d inspection des installations lectriques ou un lectricien selon le cas L indice de charge IC assign chaque dispositif terminal pour viter toute surcharge indique le pourcentage de la charge totale qui peut tre raccord un circuit t l phonique boucl utilis par ce dispositif La terminaison du circuit boucl peut tre constitu e de n importe quelle combinaison de dispositifs pourvu que la somme des indices de charge de l ensemble des dispositifs ne d passe pas 100 2676 WARNING THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM While this system is an advanced design security system it does not offer guaranteed protection against burglary or fire or other emergency Any alarm system whether commercial or residential is subject to compromise or failure to warn for a variety of reasons For example Intruders may gain access through unprotected openings or h
25. artitions to which the user adding the code has access ex a user with access to only partition 1 cannot assign codes in partition 2 The only way to assign a user s authority level is by using the Add A User procedure To change a user s authority level that user must first be deleted then added again A user can only be DELETED or CHANGED from within the partition he is assigned User numbers must be entered as 2 digit entries Single digit user numbers must be preceded by a 0 example 03 04 etc Security codes are entered as 4 digit numbers Before assigning a security code be sure it does not conflict with any DURESS code Note When adding changing or deleting users all other alpha keypads in that partition will display User Edit Mode Please Stand By and key depressions except Panic at those keypads will be ignored Panic key depressions will cause an alarm and terminate user entry To Exit User Edit Mode 18 You can exit any of the user edit modes described on the following pages at any time by doing the following 1 Press either or or don t press any key for 10 seconds 2 System returns to normal mode Security Codes amp Authority Levels cont d To Add a User IMPORTANT Temporary users should not be shown how to use any system function they do not need to know e g bypassing protection zones CODE 1 Enter Master or Manager code and press the 8 key 2 Enter the
26. at an alarm has occurred during your absence LEAVE IMMEDIATELY and CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location Your keypads allow you to control all system functions The keypads feature a telephone style digital keypad and a Liquid Crystal Display LCD which 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 which 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 arm and disarm the system 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 There are two basic types of keypads a FIXED WORD keypad and an ALPHA keypad These keypads are available in two styles shown as style A and style B either of which may have been used in your system Although different in appearance both styles are functionally the same The keypads on style B keypads are located behind a flip down cover which can be removed if desired The Alpha Keypad Alpha keypads feature a 2 line 32 character alphanumeric Liquid Crystal Display LCD which can display system messages in friendly English Abbreviated user s ins
27. ave 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 induding smoke detectors the optional personal emergency transmitter and the optional portable wireless keypad A low battery in a portable wireless keypad is detected as soon as one of its keys is pressed and the keypad will display 00 Alkaline batteries provide a minimum of 1 year of operation and in most units and applications provide 2 4 years of service Actual battery life will depend on the environment in which the sensor is used 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 temperatures or large swings in temperature may all lead to the reduction of actual 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 detector s low battery the smoke detector may 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 _ 59 Maintaining You
28. ave the technical sophistication to bypass an alarm sensor or disconnect an alarm warning device Intrusion detectors e g passive infrared detectors smoke detectors and many other sensing devices will not work without power Battery operated devices will not work without batteries with dead batteries or if the batteries are not put in properly Devices powered solely by AC will not work if their AC power supply is cut off for any reason however briefly Signals sent by wireless transmitters may be blocked or reflected by metal before they reach the alarm receiver Even if the signal path has been recently checked during a weekly test blockage can occur if a metal object is moved into the path A user may not be able to reach a panic or emergency button quickly enough While smoke detectors have played a key role in reducing residential fire deaths in the United States they may not activate or provide early warning for a variety of reasons in as many as 35 of all fires according to data published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency Some of the reasons smoke detectors used in conjunction with this System may not work are as follows Smoke detectors may have been improperly installed and positioned Smoke detectors may not sense fires that start where smoke cannot reach the detectors such as in chimneys in walls or roofs or on the other side of closed doors Smoke detectors also may not sense a fire on another level of a residence or b
29. ceed 100 AVIS L tiquette du minist re des Communications du Canada identifie le mat riel homologu Cette tiquette certifie que le mat riel est conforme certaines normes de protection d exploitation et de s curit des r seaux de t l communications Le minist re n assure toutefois pas que le mat riel fonctionnera la satisfaction de l utilisateur Avant d installer ce mat riel l utilisateur doit s assurer qu il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l entreprise locale de t l communications Le mat riel doit galement tre install en suivant une m thode accept e de raccordement Dans certains cas les fils int rieurs de l entreprise utilis s pour un service individuel la ligne unique peuvent tre prolong s au moyen d un dispositif homologu de raccordement cordon prolongateur t l phonique interne L abonn ne doit pas oublier qu il est possible que la conformit aux conditions nonc es ci dessus n emp chet pas la d gradation du service dans certaines situations Actuellement les entreprises de t l communications ne permettent pas que l on raccorde leur mat riel aux prises d abonn s sauf dans les cas precis pr vus par les tarifs particuliers de ces entreprises Les r parations du mat riel homologu doivent tre effectu es pas un centre d entretien canadien autoris d sign par le fournisseu La compagnie de t l communications peut demander l utilisateur de d br
30. d will uniquely sound external bells and sirens FIRE plus a zone number would also be displayed adus Speed Key Macros General Information The D key can be used to activate a string of commands up to 16 keystrokes These commands are known as a macro and are stored in the system s memory Typical Speed Key functions include Seldom used but repeatable sequences Arming sequences that involve first bypassing certain zones before arming Relay activation sequences Defining Enter your user code D and hold the D key down until the following appears Enter up to 16 keystrokes A speed key existing sequence displayed Sequence can include different commands Press the D key to separate different commands For example you may want to perform the following sequence GOTO partition 2 uoc aeiko Enter 2 Bypass zones 10 amp 11 Press bypass 6 then the zone numbers 10 amp 11 Arm in maximum mode Press maximum 4 key Return to partition 1 Enter 1 To program this sequence type the following e D 61011 D 4 D 1 D D Note that the D key is pressed after the 2 the last 1 and the 4 separating the different commands Press D twice to complete the entry and exit 38 Executing Speed Key Macros cont d Press and hold down the D key about 2 seconds until the following prompt appears Ent
31. d appear on the display when each is activated When all protection points have been checked there should be no zone identification numbers displayed If a problem is experienced with any protection point no confirming sounds no display CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY Turn off Test mode by entering the security code and pressing the OFF key Trouble Conditions Typical Check Displays The word CHECK on the Keypad s display accompanied by a rapid beeping at the Keypad indicates that there is a trouble condition in the system To silence the beeping sound for check conditions press any key 1 A display of CHECK accompanied by a display of CALL SERVICE indicates that a problem exists with the system that eliminates some of the protection CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY Note that zone 2 A display of CHECK accompanied by a display of one or more meer Zone descriptors indicates that a problem exists with those problems with zone s First determine if the zone s displayed are intact and xc make them so if they are not If the problem has been corrected are not user the display of the zone descriptor s and CHECK should AE disappear If not key an OFF sequence Code plus OFF to clear SERVICE the display If the display persists CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY IMMEDIATELY 3 A display of COMM FAILURE at the Keypad indicates that a failure has occurred in the telephone communication portion of your
32. device to be activated Note that if an invalid number is entered the system will simply ask you to reenter the number NN DEVICEIS OFF Voice voice descriptor DEVICE nn ON OFF HIT O OFF 1 ON FOR voicedescriptor ON ENTER 1 FOR voice descriptor OFF ENTER 0 Press Oor 1toturn the device off or on respecti vel y nn represents the 2 digit device number and voice descriptor is the relay voice descri ptor programmed by the installer 41 Using 70 Relay Menu Mode cont d Voice voice descriptor DEVICE nn ON OFF HIT THE T KEY TO EXIT ENTER 00 NOW From a keypad press T to continue The ENTER DEVICE NO prompt will appear From a telephone keypad enter 00 to exit or enter the next relay number to be programmed The current on off state of that relay will be annundated as described above Alternatively if 6 seconds elapses with no key depression the 4285 VIP module will annundiate the ENTER DEVICE CODE NOW message 42 Using Schedules Delaying the Closing Time Y our system s 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 dosing 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
33. ederal Communications Commission helpful Interference Handbook This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 The user shall not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless authorized by the Installation Instructions or User s Manual Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment IN THE EVENT OF TELEPHONE OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS In the event of telephone operational problems disconnect the control by removing the plug from the RJ31X 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 phone connection inside the control communicator Doing 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 under any circumstances in or out of warranty attempt any service or repairs to the system It must be returned to the factory or an authorized service agency for all repairs 65 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION FCC Part 68 NOTICE This equipment complies
34. ent must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection In some cases the company s inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of certified connector assembly telephone extension cord The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution User should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate The Load Number LN assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device to prevent overloading The termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the total of the Load Numbers of all the devices does not ex
35. er toturn lights on one day and using another timer to turn them off on another day 00 OFF TIME Enter the time you want the device turned 00 00 PM off using 00 01 11 59 format When the display shows the desired time press the key to move to the AM PM field Press any key 0 9 to change the AM PM indication Enter 00 00 if this timer is not being used to turn something OFF for the days selected below ex using one timer to turn lights on one day and using another timer to turn them off on another day 00 DAYS MTWTFSS Select the days on which the device is to be HITO 7 XX activated by entering 1 7 Monday 1 An X will appear under that day indicating the output for that day is active Entering a day s number again will deactivate that day Pressing 0 will turn all days on off The outputs will only bein effect for the days which havethe letter x underneath them As 47 Programming Device Timers cont d the week progresses the selected days are reset to the inactive state unless the permanent option is selected next screen prompt When completed press to continue 00 PERMANENT Answering 1 yes means the system will 0 NO 1 YES 0 continue executing this timer on a continuous basis An answer of 0 means execute each day s output only once 48 Testing The System To Be Conducted Weekly Using the 5 TEST Key The TEST key puts your system into Test mode which allows each protectio
36. er your user code The defined speed key X sequence will begin automatically NOTE When defining speed key sequences do not use the 7 key to represent Quick Arming The system uses the code entered at the prompt to initiate commands in a speed key sequence The system interprets the use of the key in a speed key sequence as its designated function only 39 Access Door Control General Information 40 Y our system may be set up such that a locked access door such as in a lobby can be unlocked using a keypad command Ask your installer if this has been done in your system To activate this command Enter your security code and press 0 The door will unlock for 2 seconds 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 4285 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 4285 VIP module first dial the 2 digit phone access code When the system acknowledges the access enter 4digit security code 4 70 The following prompts voice responses will begin ENTER DEVICE NO Voice ENTER DEVICE CODE NOW 00 QUIT 01 Enter the 2 digit number of the
37. etectors are not so located a fire within the room could prevent the control from reporting a fire or an intrusion Recommendations For Proper Protection cont d Recommendations For 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 alarm monitoring station in the event that the telephone lines are out of order alarm signals are normally sent over the phone lines if connected to an alarm monitoring station 57 Emergency Evacuation Establish and regularly practice a plan of escape in the event of fire The following steps are recommended by the National Fire Protection Association 1 Position your detector or your interior and or exterior sounders so that they can be heard by all occupants 2 Determine two means of escape from each room One path of escape should lead to the door that permits normal exit from the building The other may be a window should your path be impassable Station an N Nr Fa IE escape ladder at such windows if there is a long drop to ya RE the ground 5 eX es d 3 Sketch a floor plan of the building Show windows doors 2N FLOOR stairs and rooftops that can
38. fessional who installed and maintains your security equipment or the Seller for product repair This one year Limited Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties obligations or liabilities THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE FACE HEREOF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES MADE BY SELLER IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY IN CLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN 12 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN NO CASE SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR UPON ANY OTHER BASIS OF LIABILITY WHATSOEVER EVEN IF THE LOSS OR DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY THE SELLER S OWN NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Seller does not represent that the product may not be compromised or circumvented that the product will prevent any personal injury or property loss by burglary robbery fire or otherwise or that the product will in all cases provide adequate warning or protectio
39. he 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 press 9 The CHIME MODE ON message will appear for about two seconds then disappear To display this message again to determine whether chime mode is on or off simply press and hold down the CHIME key for 5 seconds 2 To turn Chime Mode off enter the security code and press 9 again The CHIME MODE OFF message will appear for about two seconds then disappear To display this message again to determine whether chime mode is on or off simply press and hold down the CHIME key for 5 seconds 35 Viewing Central Station Messages General Information 36 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 Panic Keys For Manua
40. he person best qualified to service your alarm system Arranging some kind of regular service program with him is advisable Your local Ademco dealer is Name Address Phone General Fire Alarm System If Installed Your fire alarm system if installed is on 24 hours a day providing continuous protection In the event of an emergency the installed smoke and heat detectors will automatically send signals to your Control Communicator triggering a loud interrupted sound from the Keypad An interrupted sound will also be produced by optional exterior sounders FIRE message will appear at your Keypad and remain on until you silence the alarm In Case Of Fire Alarm 1 Should you become aware of a fire emergency before your detectors sense the problem go to your nearest Keypad and manually initiate an alarm by pressing the panic key pair assigned as FIRE emergency if programmed by the installer and hold down for at least 2 seconds 2 Evacuate all occupants from the premises 3 If flames and or smoke are present leave the premises and notify your local Fire Department immediately If no flames or smoke are apparent investigate the cause of the alarm The zone descriptor of the zone s in an alarm condition will appear at the K eypad Silencing A Fire Alarm 1 Silence the alarm by entering your code and pressing the OFF key To dear the display enter your code and press the OFF key again
41. he sensing device on your Entry Exit door may have been assigned to zone 01 sensing devices on windows in the master System Overview cont d bedroom to zone 02 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 house 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 dosing 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 Exit Entry Perimeter Interior Mode Delay Delay Armed Armed System Overview cont d Alarms When an alarm occurs both the keypad and external
42. hen the keypad READY TO ARM displays ready to arm message Quick Bypass Your system allows you to easily bypass all open faulted zones without having to enter zone numbers individually Note All bypasses are removed when an OFF sequence security code plus OFF is performed 27 Bypassing Protection Zones cont d To use the Quick Bypass feature BYPASS 1 Enter your security code and press 6 then press 2 In a few moments all open zones will be UPSTAIRS BEDROOM displayed along with the word BYPASS Typical bypass message Wait for these zones to be displayed before arming Arming the system before bypassed zones are displayed eliminates all bypasses 3 Arm the system as usual when the keypad READY TO ARM displays the ready to arm message Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm when violated while your system is armed Displaying Bypassed Zones For determining what zones have been previously bypassed Bypassed zones can be displayed only when system is disarmed BYPASS 1 Enter your security code and press 6 2 Wait for all bypassed zones to be sequentially displayed 98 Arming Perimeter Only With Entry Delay ON Using the 3 STAY key Usethis key when you are staying home but might expect someone to use the entrance door later When armed in STAY mode the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened but you may otherwise m
43. hts or appliances These timers are similar System Overview cont d 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 16 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 partition s 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 120 seconds has elapsed with no keypad activity Entering partition number O will return the keypad to its original partition Master Keypad Operation A Master keypad is one on which the status of all 8 partitions is displayed simultaneously A user can get more information about a certain partition by simply entering the desired partition number 1 8 Tolog on to the Master partition 9 using the GOTO command a user must have access to all partitions Self Help Fea
44. intenance This alarm system should be tested weekly to make sure all sensors and transmitters are working properly Installing an alarm system may make one eligible for lower insurance rates but an alarm system is not a substitute for insurance Homeowners property owners and renters should continue to act prudently in protecting themselves and continue to insure their lives and property We continue to develop new and improved protection devices Users of alarm systems owe it to themselves and their loved ones to learn about these developments 69 OWNER S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST This form should be completed and forwarded to your homeowner s insurance carrier for possible premium Credit A GENERAL INFORMATION Insured s Name and Address Insurance Company Policy No ADEMCO s VISTA 50 Other Type of Alarm Burglary L Fire L Both Installed by Serviced by Name Address Address B NOTIFIES Insert B Burglary F Fire Local Sounding Device Police Dept Fire Dept Central Station Name Address Phone C POWERED BY A C With Rechargeable Power Supply D TESTING Quarterly L Monthly L Weekly continued on other side 70 OWNER S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST cont E SMOKE DETECTOR LOCATIONS L Furnace Room L Kitchen L Bedrooms C Attic L Basement L Living Room L Dining Room C Hall F BURGLARY DETECTING DEVI
45. is disarmed before the entry delay time expires KEY Arms in manner similar to AWAY mode but eliminates the entry delay period thus providing maximum protection An alarm will occur immediately upon opening any protection point including entry delay zones TEST KEY Tests the system and alarm sounder if disarmed BYPASS KEY Removes individual protection zones from being monitored by the system Displays previously bypassed protection zones INSTANT KEY Arms in manner similar to STAY mode but turns off the entry delay period offering greater security while inside and not expecting any late arrivals An alarm will occur immediately upon opening any perimeter protection point induding entry delay zones CODE KEY Allows the entry of additional user codes that can be given to other users of the system 11 Functions Of The Keypad cont d 10 11 12 13 CHIME KEY Turns on amp off the CHIME mode When on any entry through a protected delay or perimeter zone while the system is disarmed will cause a tone to sound at the Keypad s READY KEY When depressed prior to arming the system the keypad will display all open protection zones within the keypad s home partition This key is also used to display all zone descriptors that have been programmed for your system by holding the key down for at least 5 seconds A KEY Permits ARMING of the system without u
46. ition 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 your security code 2 Press thel key followed by 81 3 Thefollowing prompts will appear The cursor will be positioned on the tens of 07 45AM 08 45AM hours digit of the start time for Monday s disarm window Enter the desired hour Press to move to the minutes field The minutes are entered in the same manner The AM PM indication is changed by hitting any key 0 9 while the cursor is under the letter A P position Repeat for the stop time entry Press the key to move tothe arming window for Monday MON ARM WINDOW 07 45AM 08 45AM TUE DISARM WIND 07 45AM 08 45AM DAYS MTWTFSS HIT 0 7 X X Using Schedules cont d Press to move to the next screen display without making changes The cursor will be positioned on the tens of hours digit of the start time for the arm window Repeat the previous steps to enter the start and stop time for Monday s arming window After the windows for that day have been completed the system will prompt for disarm and arm time windows for the next day Repeat the procedure for all days of the week Whe
47. ition on all of the partitions The priority of the sounds is as follows A Pulsing fire alarm sounds B Steady burglar alarm sounds C Trouble sounds The sounder may be silenced by pressing any key on the Master keypad Checking For Open Zones Using the READY Key Before arming your system all protected doors windows and other protection zones must be dosed or bypassed see BYPASSING section Otherwise the keypad will display a Not Ready message Using the READY key will display all zones that are faulted making it easier for you to secure any open zones To show faulted zones Note Some keypads light a green LED TO SHOW FAULTS when the system is ready If not lit the system is not ready to be armed READY 1 Do not enter security code but simply press x FAULT 05 FRONT UPSTAIRS BEDROOM YPical fault display 2 Secure or bypass the zones displayed READY TO ARM before arming the system The Ready message will be displayedt when all protection zones have been either closed or bypassed T NOTE AIl or part of this message may be replaced by a customized message programmed by the installer Bear this in mind whenever the instructions indicate that the DISARMED or READY message will be displayed DE Displaying All Zone Descriptors Using the READY Key 96 The Alpha Keypads can also display all the zone descriptors that are programmed in your system The abbreviated i
48. l and if so will put the new code into effect Note that if changing one s own code the system will prompt for the new code to be reentered This prevents accidentally changing one s own code To Delete a User CODE 1 Enter Master or Manager code and press the key user number to be deleted 2 Enter Master or Manager code first entered The system will recognize that the U ser 0 NO 1 YES number is already in use and will prompt to confirm that it should be deleted Press 0 NO or 1 YES If yes that user s code will be removed DELETED from all partitions to which it was assigned and all authorization levels and other information about that user will be deleted Note that a user can only be deleted from the partition in which it was first assigned and can only be deleted by a user with a higher authority level A User s security code cannot be deleted by oneself 91 Accessing Other Partitions GOTO Command and Global Arming To Access Another Partition Each keypad is assigned a default partition for display purposes and will show only that partition s information But if the user is authorized a keypad in one partition can be used to perform system functions in other partitions 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 READY 1 Enter your security code then press partitio
49. lly 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 1 and Q 95 Keys _tandQ EA ME add Keys To use a paired key panic function simply press both keys of the assigned pair at the same time If your keypad s have lettered keys for panic functions press the designated key and hold down for at least 2 seconds to activate the panic function May not be present on your keypad s A silent emergency sends a silent alarm signal to the central station but there will be no audible alarms or visual displays An audible emergency sends an emergency message to the central station if connected and will sound a loud steady alarm at your keypad and at any external sounders that may be connected ALARM plus a zone number would also be displayed A personal emergency alarm sends an emergency message to the central station if connected and will sound at Keypads but not at external bells or sirens ALARM plus a zone number would also be displayed A fire alarm sends a fire alarm message to the central station an
50. mbers which are assigned when assigning a user s security code All codes can be used interchangeably when performing system functions within the limits of each code s authority level a system armed with one user s code can be disarmed by another user s code with the exception of the Operator Level C code See AUTHORITY LEVELS section on the following page for detailed information regarding user authority levels Duress Code This feature is intended for use when you are forced to disarm or arm the system under threat When used the system will act normally but can silently notify the central station of your situation if that service has been provided The duress code is pre assigned by the installer during installation auth level 6 Important This code is useful only when the system is connected to a central station Quick Arming 16 Note that if Quick Arming was programmed by the installer the A key can be pressed in place of the security code when arming the system The security code must always be used to disarm the system however Security Codes amp Authority Levels cont d Authority Levels Authority levels define the system functions a particular user can perform Depending on the authority assigned to you there are certain system functions you may be prohibited from performing In summary there are six authority levels each having certain system restrictions as shown below Level 1 Master
51. n Buyer understands that a properly installed and maintained alarm may only reduce the risk of a burglary robbery fire or other events occurring without providing an alarm but it is not insurance or a guarantee that such will not occur or that there will be no personal injury or property loss as a result CONSEQUENTLY SELLER SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY PROPERTY DAMAGE OR OTHER LOSS BASED ON A CLAIM THE PRODUCT FAILED TO GIVE WARNING HOWEVER IF SELLER IS HELD LIABLE WHETHER DI RECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE REGARDLESS OF CAUSE OR ORIGIN SELLER MAXIMUM LIABILITY SHALL NOT IN ANY CASE EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT WHICH SHALL BE THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AGAINST SELLER This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state No increase or alteration written or verbal to this warranty is authorized ADEMIGCUOJ 65Eieen way Syosset New York 11791 EE C3 FR O UJ HP Copyright 1997 PITTWAY CORPORATION N5943 6V1 Rev B 4 99 EVENT LOGGING PROCEDURES General Information The system has the ability to record various events in a history log wherein each event is recorded in one of five categories listed below with the time and date of its occurrence The Event Log holds up to 224 events with the oldest event being replaced by the logging of any new event af
52. n all of the days have been completed the system will ask which days are to be activated Thisis the prompt that actually activates the temporary schedule and allows the temporary schedule to be customized to a particular week s 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 day s number again will deactivate that day Pressing O will turn all days on off The temporary schedule will only be in effect for the days which have the letter x underneath them As the week progresses the days are reset to the deactive state When completed press to exit the temporary schedule entry mode 45 Programming Device Timers General Information 46 Device timers consist of an ON time amp an OFF time and selected days of the week in which they are active There are up to 20 timers that can be used to control various devices such as lights or appliances Your installer will have programmed the appropriate devices into the system up to 16 devices can be programmed Each timer controls a single device designated as an output number that you select For example timer 1 might be set to turn the porch lights on at 7 00pm and turn them off at 11 00pm Timer 2 might turn on the air conditioner Monday Friday at 4 30pm to cool the premises before you arrive at 5 00pm and
53. n number 0 8 Entering partition number 0 will return the keypad to its original partition 2 The keypad will remain in the new PART X COMPLETE partition until directed to go to another partition or until 2 minutes has elapsed with no keypad activity AAAA alpha descriptor programmed by the installer X partition number Global Arming 99 The Global Arming option may have been programmed for use by some users If Global Arming was enabled for use with your security code a keypad prompt message will appear after pressing one of the arming function keys STAY INSTANT AWAY MAXIMUM OFF Follow the keypad prompts to continue arming the system See your installer for detailed instructions on the use of this feature If global arming does not apply to your security code use the procedures described in the following pages Accessing Other Partitions cont d GOTO Command and Global Arming Master Keypad Operation A Master keypad is one that reflects the status of the entire system Partitions 1 8 on its display This is useful because it eliminates the need for a security officer in a building to have to log on to various partitions from one partition s keypad to find out where an alarm has occurred A description of a typical display follows SYSTEM 12345678 STATUS RRNNAT B The status of each partition is directly below the partition number on the display Possible status indications include
54. n point to be checked for proper operation 1 Disarm the system and dose all protected windows doors etc READY should be displayed TEST 2 Enter your security code and press the key 3 The external sounder should sound for 3 seconds and then turn off If the sounder does not sound it may be due to dialer communica tion activity Wait a few minutes and try again If the sounder still does not sound CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY 4 The keypad will sound a single beep every 15 seconds as a reminder that the system is in Test mode Each time a protection zone is faulted opened the keypad should beep three times If the sounder does not sound CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY Note that no alarm reports will be sent to the central monitoring station while the system is in Test mode 49 Testing The System Testing Your System 50 1 Open and dose each protected door and window in turn and listen for three beeps The identification of each faulted protection point should appear on the display Walk in front of any interior motion detectors if used and listen for three beeps as movement is detected The identification of the detector should appear on the display when it is activated Follow the manufacturer s instructions to test all smoke detectors to ensure that all are functioning properly The identification of each detector or the zone number of the zone assigned to the detector shoul
55. nd will YOU MAY EXIT NOW display the armed message Note The YOU MAY EXIT NOW portion of the message disappears when exit delay expires Disarming And Silencing Alarms Using the 1 OFF Key The OFF key is used to disarm the system and to silence alarm and trouble sounds See SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION section for information which will help you to distinguish between FIRE and BURGLARY alarm sounds IMPORTANT If you return and the main burglary sounder is on DO NOT enter the premises but call the police from a nearby safe location If you return after an alarm has occurred and the main sounder has shut itself off the keypad will beep rapidly upon entering indicating that an alarm has occurred during your absence LEAVE IMMEDIATELY and CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location To disarm the system and silence burglary or fire alarms OFF 1 Enter your security code and press DISARMED READY TO ARM 2 The Ready message will be displayed if no alarms have occurred while armed and the keypad will beep once to confirm that the system is disarmed Memory of Alarm The keypad displays the zone number and type of alarm for any zone that has an alarm condition These messages will remain displayed until deared by a user If an alarm has occurred note the zone number displayed on the keypad and repeat step 1 above to dear the Memory of Alarm and restore the Ready message display If the Ready message
56. nstructions for the READY key will appear first followed by the zone descriptors Displaying all descriptors is useful when you need to know the zone number of a particular zone as when bypassing zones The Disarmed Ready to arm message must be displayed before zone descriptors can be displayed READY Press the key and hold down for at least 5 seconds Bypassing Protection Zones Using the 6 BYPASS Key This key is used when you want to arm your system with one or more zones intentionally unprotected Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm when violated while your system is armed All bypasses are removed when an OFF sequence security code plus OFF is performed Bypasses are also removed if the arming procedure that follows the bypass command is not successful Note The system will not allow fire or emergency zones to be bypassed To bypass zones the system must be disarmed first BYPASS 1 Enter your security code and press 6 2 Enter zone number s for the zones to be bypassed e g 01 02 03 etc Important All single digit numbers must be preceded by a zero for example enter 01 for zone 1 3 When finished the keypad will display the UPSTAIRS BEDROOM word BYPASS along with each bypassed Typical bypass message zone number Wait for these zones to be displayed before arming Arming the system before bypassed zones are displayed eliminates all bypasses 4 Arm the system as usual w
57. ode 16 Security Codes 16 Sensing Devices 4 Silence The Alarm 53 Silent Emergency 37 Smoke Detectors s 50 Index cont d Speed Key ss 38 Stay OE andit 5 14 22 34 System LO Bat 51 System Overview eee 4 Temporary Schedules 43 44 Temporary Users ssss 19 Test Key tete eret 49 Time Window 43 Trouble Condition 51 User Edit Mode 18 User Numbers sees se ee ee ER Re ee 16 User s Instructions 7 Wireless Sensor 59 Zone Bypassed 29 Zone Descriptors ee ee ee ee 26 de EE N AE EE 4 zT ADEMCO ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Alarm Device Manufacturing Company a Division of Pittway Corporation and its divisions subsidiaries and affiliates Seller 165 Eileen Way Syosset New York 11791 warrants its security equipment the product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from date of original purchase under normal use and service Seller s obligation is limited to repairing or replacing at its option free of charge for parts labor or transportation any product proven to be defective in materials or workmanship under normal use and service Seller shall have no obligation under this warranty or otherwise if the product is altered or improperly repaired or serviced by anyone other than the Seller In case of defect contact the security pro
58. of 90 to 105 F the detection performance can decrease 68 WARNING THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM continued Alarm warning devices such as sirens bells or horns may not alert people or wake up sleepers if they are located on the other side of closed or partly open doors If warning devices sound on a different level of the residence from the bedrooms then they are less likely to waken or alert people inside the bedrooms Even persons who are awake may not hear the warning if the alarm is muffled from a stereo radio air conditioner or other appliance or by passing traffic Finally alarm warning devices however loud may not warn hearing impaired people or waken deep sleepers Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a premises to a central monitoring station may be out of service or temporarily out of service Telephone lines are also subject to compromise by sophisticated intruders Even if the system responds to the emergency as intended however occupants may have insufficient time to protect themselves from the emergency situation In the case of a monitored alarm system authorities may not respond appropriately This equipment like other electrical devices is subject to component failure Even though this equipment is designed to last as long as 10 years the electronic components could fail at any time The most common cause of an alarm system not functioning when an intrusion or fire occurs is inadequate ma
59. only his assigned partition The keypad now prompts for the user s access to the next partition see GOTO command Again press 0 or 1 If yes the system will automatically assign a user number for use in that partition and will prompt for the authority level and global arm option for this user within the partition See previous steps When all partitions have been displayed the keypad will scroll through the partition s to which access has been assigned and will display the user number authority level and global arm option for each The G after the authority level indicates that the global arm feature is active for this user in the displayed partition The T indicates the partition from which this user can be changed or deleted The at the end of the second line indicates that this user sends open close reports Open close reporting is automatically active for any users added by you if you have open close reporting active CODE 1 Enter Master or Manager code and press the key user number to be changed 2 Enter the new code for that user ADD NEW USER The system will recognize that the user 0 NO 1 YES number is already in use and will prompt 90 Security Codes amp Authority Levels cont d whether or not this is a new user Enter 0 to change the existing user s code to the code entered in step 3 The system will confirm that the change is SUCCESSFULLY allowed based on authorization leve
60. or a few seconds then the system automatically displays the RECENT COMPLETE mode select screen again see step 2 5 To EXIT the Event Log Press at any time ALARM EVENT LOG TYPE CCC UUU ALARM EVENT LOG Displays time and date for zones that have either caused an alarm or have been restored in the selected partition CHECK EVENT LOG Displays time and date for zones that have caused a trouble or supervisory condition in the selected partition BYPASS EVENT LOG Displays time and date for zones that have been bypassed in the partition OPEN EVENT LOG Displays time date and user number for each arming and disarming of the system for the partition selected SYSTEM EVENT LOG Displays time and date for system problems such as AC Loss low battery etc regardless of partition ALL EVENT LOG Displays all categories of events in chronological order TEST EVENT LOG Displays list of periodic tests sent by panel Typical Category Select Screen See your Installer for additional information concerning the event log Side B
61. ove freely throughout the premises Late arrivals can enter through the entrance door without causing an alarm but they must disarm the system within the entry delay period or an alarm will occur Close all perimeter windows and doors before arming see CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES section STAY 1 Enter your security code and press 3 2 The keypad will beep three times and will ZONE BYPASSED display the armed message Note ZONE BYPASSED in this display simply indicates that the interior zones of protection are not armed when using STAY mode 99 Arming Perimeter Only With Entry Delay OFF Using the 7 INSTANT Key 80 Use this key when you are staying home and do not expect anyone to use the entrance door When armed in INSTANT mode the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened but you may otherwise move freely throughout the premises The alarm will also sound immediately if anyone opens the entrance door Close all perimeter windows and doors before arming see CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES section INSTANT 1 Enter your security code and press 2 The keypad will beep three times and will ZONE BYPASSED display the armed message Note ZONE BYPASSED in this display simply indicates that the interior zones of protection are not armed when using STAY mode Arming All Protection With Entry Delay ON Using the 2 AWAY Key Use this key when no one will be
62. r ARMED BEEPS b ZONE OPENED WHILE SYSTEM INSTANT ZONE BYPASSED is displayed Red Keypad only IS IN CHIME MODE ARMED indicator is lit ENTRY WARNING b CHIME displayed descriptor of open protection zone will be displayed if the xx key is pressed c DISARM SYSTEM OR ALARM WILL OCCUR is displayed RAPID BEEPING TROUBLE CHECK displayed Descriptor of troubled Keypad only AC POWER LOSS ALERT protection zone is displayed MEMORY OF ALARM AC LOSS displayed may alternate with other displays that may be present FIRE or ALARM is displayed descriptor of zone in alarm is displayed SLOW BEEPING ENTRY DELAY WARNING DISARM SYSTEM OR ALARM WILL OCCUR is Keypad only EXIT DELAY WARNING displayed Exceeding the delay time without if programmed disarming causes alarm b ARMED AWAY or ARMED MAXIMUM is displayed along with You May Exit Now If bell is used as external sounder fire alarm is pulsed ring burglary audible emergency is steady ring Entry warning may consist of three short beeps or slow continuous beeping as programmed by your installer Loss of system battery power is not indicated or annunciated by the keypad warnings are for loss of AC power only 63 Glossary The following terms are used throughout the manual ARM DISARM KEYPAD ZONE PARTITION BYPASS DELAY ZONE DAY NIGHT ZONE 64 Armed simply means that the burglary portion of your system is turned ON and
63. r System cont d meantime the sensor s causing the low battery indication is still fully operational Important Use only batteries recommended by your installer as replacement Silencing Low Battery Warning Tones at the Keypad The keypad s warning tones can be silenced by performing an OFF sequence code plus OFF key but the K eypad s 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 control as soon as the sensor is activated opening d osing of door window etc causing the low battery display to turn off If the sensor is not activated the display will automatically dear within approximately 1 hour Routine Care 60 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 protective sensors particularly on motion sensors and smoke detectors The keypad and sensors should be cleaned carefully with a dry soft doth Do not spray water or any other fluid on the units Quick Guide To System Functions Check Zones Press Pk To view faulted zones when system not ready Display All Press and hold k for 5 Displays all alpha descriptors programmed Descriptors seconds by installer Arm System Enter code
64. rages is not normally recommended For additional protection the NFPA recommends that you install heat or smoke detectors in the living room dining room bedroom s kitchen hallway s attic furnace room utility and storage rooms basements and attached garages BE Recommendations For Proper Protection cont d 56 KITCHEN A e BEDROOM BEDROO TV ROOM DINING A o KITCHEN DINING BDRM B LIVING ROOM BDRM E G lll Smoke Detectors for Minimum Protection H Smoke Detectors for Additional Protection BEDROG I A Heat Activated Detectors To BEDROOM BEDROOM EE CLOSED ES BEDROOM LIVING ROOM BEDROOM In addition we recommend the following Install a smoke detector inside every bedroom where a smoker sleeps e Install a smoke detector inside every bedroom where someone sleeps with the door partly or completely closed Smoke could be blocked by the closed door Also an alarm in the hallway outside may not wake up the sleeper if the door is closed nstall a smoke detector inside bedrooms where electrical appliances such as portable heaters air conditioners or humidifiers are used nstall a smoke detector at both ends of a hallway if the hallway is more than 40 feet 12 meters long Install smoke detectors in any room where an alarm control is located or in any room where alarm control connections to an AC source or phone lines are made If d
65. se of a security code Quick Arm if programmed KEYS O 9 Used to enter your individual security access code s 12 14 POWER READY INDICATOR GREEN On some keypads this lights when primary power is on If off system is operating on its backup battery power CALL YOUR INSTALLER IMMEDIATELY On other types of keypads lit indicates system is ready to be armed while unlit indicates system not ready 15 ARMED INDICATOR RED Lit 16 17 when the system has been armed STAY AWAY INSTANT or MAXIMUM INTERNAL SOUNDER Source of audible internal warning and confirmation sounds as well as alarms see Summary of Audible Notifications A B C PANIC KEYS Refer tothe PANIC KEYS section for descriptions of these keys Functions Of The Keypad cont d LOCATION OF DEDICATED PANIC KEYS KEY D USED AS SPEED Qn KEY if programmed Note Unless stated otherwise most procedures in this manual apply to all keypad types and styles Some procedures however are specifically intended for use by alpha keypads only IMPORTANT When using the keypad to enter codes and commands sequential key depressions must be made within 3 seconds of one another If 3 seconds elapses without a key depression the entry is aborted and must be repeated from its beginning 13 Functions Of The Keypad cont d Fixed Word Keypad Displays AWAY STAY INSTANT BYPASS NOT READY REA
66. ter the log is full Using an alpha keypad the Event Log can be viewed one category at a time or can display all events regardless of category ALL EVENT LOG The system also allows selection of displaying the COMPLETE log or only those events occurring since the last installer service RECENT In addition events in the other partitions Can be viewed by users authorized to access those partitions Note that events are displayed in chronological order from most recent to oldest To Display The Event Log 1 Enter CODE 6 0 2 Select the display mode RECENT Displays only those events occurring since last installer service COMPLETE Displays complete event log up to 224 events Press the desired key Oor 1 1 COMPLETE 3 Select the partition 0 8 Enter the partition number for the partition whose events are to be displayed Entering 0 NO will display all partitions events SCAN LOG BY PART O NO 1 8 PART Part of N5943 6V1 Rev B Side A EVENT LOGGING PROCEDURES continued 4 Use the 3 amp 1 keys for next and previous categories respec tively to display the categories of events Press 8 to select a category and display the first event Press 8 again for each subseguent event Shows burglary alarm occurred in zone 3 C03 of partition 1 P1 at 12 02AM on J anuary 1 BURGLARY C03 Log Display After the last event has been displayed the END OF EVENT LOG message appears f
67. tructions can also be displayed see Self Help paragraph in the SYSTEM OVERVIEW section These keypads can also be programmed with custom zone descri ptors About The Keypads cont d The Fixed Word Keypad Fixed Word keypads are functionally identical to alpha keypads but the LCD display uses pre designated words to identify the nature and location of occurrences 10 1 ALPHA DISPLAY WINDOW A 2 line 32 character Liquid Crystal Display LCD Displays protection point identification and system status messages and user instructions l KEY Disarms the burglary portion of the system silences alarms and audible trouble indicators and clears visual alarm trouble after the problem has been corrected AWAY KEY Completely arms both perimeter and interior burglary protection by sensing an intruder s movements through protected interior areas as well as guarding protected doors windows etc Late arrivals can enter through an entry delay zone without causing an alarm if the system is disarmed before the entry delay time expires STAY KEY Armsthe perimeter burglary protection guarding protected doors windows and other perimeter protection points and sounds an alarm if one is opened Interior protection is not armed which allows movement within your house without causing an alarm Late arrivals can enter through an entry delay zone without causing an Functions Of The Keypad alarm if the system
68. ture Abbreviated user s instructions are built into the system that can be easily viewed on the alpha keypad s 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 System Overview cont d 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 releaseit Refer to the FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPAD section for descriptions of each key function Phone Access amp Voice Response Capability Your system may include a 4285 VIP module that will permit you to access the system via a Touch tone phone either on premises or by call in when away The phone access feature will enable you to do the following Receive synthesized voice messages over the telephone regarding the status of the security system Arm and disarm the system and perform most function commands via the telephone with voice confirmation provided after each command entry Control 4204 relays Powerline Carrier devices through the 70 Manual Relay Activation mode Complete information regarding the use of this feature is provided in a separate manual entitled PHONE ACCESS USER S GUIDE which accompanies the 4285 VIP module General About The Keypads IMPORTANT If the keypad beeps rapidly upon entering the premises it indicates th
69. turn it off at 10 00pm when you are retiring for the night If desired different timers can control the same device For example timer 2 could be used Monday Friday as in the previous example and timer 3 could be set to turn the air conditioner on and off at different times Saturday and Sunday To enter the device timer menu mode Enter your security code then press the key followed by 83 Up to 20 timers can be programmed E ach 01 20 00 QUIT 01 timer is identified by a number 1 20 Enter the desired timer number to be programmed 1 20 Press to accept entry If that timer number has already been PORCH LITE 04 programmed a summary screen will appear In this example 06 Timer 04 Output Device affected by this timer PORCH LITE Output Descriptor for Device 4 07 00PM Start Time 11 45PM Stop Time Press to continue Programming Device Timers cont d pco i d fer oo ENTER OUTPUT Enter the desired output device number 1 00 16 As the number is entered the device s description will appear To delete a previously programmed timer enter 00 as the output number 00 ON TIME Enter the time you want the device turned 00 00 PM on using 00 01 11 59 format When the display shows the desired time press the key to move to the AM PM field Press any key 0 9 to change the AM PM indication Enter 00 00 if this timer is not being used to turn something ON for the days selected below ex using one tim
70. ty systems and millions of premises are protected by Ademco systems This system offers you three forms of protection burglary fire and emergency To realize the system s 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 A Partitioned System Zones 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 which indicate the system is in use by another user Do not be concerned this is normal Refer to the ACCESSING OTHER PARTITIONS section for additional information Your system s sensing devices have been assigned to various zones For example t
71. uilding A second floor detector for example may not sense a first floor or basement fire Moreover smoke detectors have sensing limitations No smoke detector can sense every kind of fire every time In general detectors may not always warn about fires caused by carelessness and safety hazards like smoking in bed violent explosions escaping gas improper storage of flammable materials overloaded electrical circuits children playing with matches or arson Depending upon the nature of the fire and or the locations of the smoke detectors the detector even if it operates as anticipated may not provide sufficient warning to allow all occupants to escape in time to prevent injury or death Passive Infrared Motion Detectors can only detect intrusion within the designed ranges as diagrammed in their installation manual Passive Infrared Detectors do not provide volumetric area protection They do create multiple beams of protection and intrusion can only be detected in unobstructed areas covered by those beams They cannot detect motion or intrusion that takes place behind walls ceilings floors closed doors glass partitions glass doors or windows Mechanical tampering masking painting or spraying of any material on the mirrors windows or any part of the optical system can reduce their detection ability Passive Infrared Detectors sense changes in temperature however as the ambient temperature of protected area approaches the temperature range

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