Summary of the content on the page No. 1
Security
Security
System
System
User's Manual
VISTA-20SE/VISTA-20HWSE
®
N7527V2 6/97
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
– 2 –
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS SYSTEM OVERVIEW 4 .................................................... CHIME MODE 23 .............................................................. General 4 ...................................................................... PANIC KEYS 24 ............................................................... A Partitioned System 4 ................................................ USING DEVICE COMMANDS 25 ..................................... Zones 4 ................................
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
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 security systems and millions of premises are protected by Ademco systems. This system offers you three forms of protection: burglary, fire and emergency. Your system consists of at least one keypad which provides control of system operatio
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
SYSTEM OVERVIEW Burglary Your system provides four modes of burglary protection: STAY, AWAY, INSTANT and Protection MAXIMUM, and allows you to BYPASS selected zones while leaving the rest of the system armed. You must turn on or "arm" the burglary protection portion of your system before it will sense burglary alarms. The system also provides a CHIME mode, for alerting users to the opening of protected doors and windows while the system is disarmed. Refer to the other sections of this manual fo
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
SYSTEM OVERVIEW Alarms When an alarm occurs, both the keypad and external sounders will sound, and the keypad will display the zone(s) causing the alarm. If your system is connected to a central monitoring station, an alarm message will also be sent. To stop the alarm sounding, simply disarm the system. Memory of Alarm When an alarm condition occurs, the keypad displays the number(s) of the zone(s) that caused the problem, and displays the type of alarm (ex. FIRE, ALARM). It remains displayed un
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
ENTRY/EXIT DELAYS General Your system has preset time delays, known as exit delay and entry delay. Whenever Information 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 Delays give you time to disarm the system when you re-enter through
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
ENTRY/EXIT DELAYS Exit Alarms Whenever you arm the system, the exit delay begins. If an entry/exit door or interior zone is faulted when the exit delay ends (e.g., exit door left open), the system sounds an alarm and starts the entry delay timer. If you disarm the system before the entry delay ends, the alarm To minimize false alarms sound stops and the message "CANCELLED ALARM" or "CA" is displayed on the keypad, sent to the alarm along with a zone number indicating the faulted zone. No message
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
ABOUT THE KEYPADS General 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 IMPORTANT: If the key- nature and location of all occurrences. pad beeps rapidly upon entering the premises, it The keypads also feature a built-in sounder which will sound during alarms and indicates that an alarm troubles. The keypads also "beep" during certain system functions, such as during has occurred d
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
ABOUT THE KEYPADS ARMED READY OFF AWAY STAY 2 1 3 MAX TEST BYPASS 4 5 6 INSTANT CODE CHIME 7 89 READY 0 # * PANIC 6139 ALPHA KEYPAD AWAY NO AC NO AC AWAY ARMED STAY ARMED CHIME 00 BYPASS INSTANT BAT NOT READY ALARM BYPASS ALARM STAY CHIME BAT CHECK READY READY CHECK INSTANT FIRE NOT READY FIRE OFF AWAY STAY OFF AWAY STAY 2 A 1 3 12 3 MAX TEST BYPASS MAX TEST BYPASS 4 5 6 B 45 6 INSTANT CODE CHIME INSTANT CODE CHIME 7 89 C 7 8 9 READY READY 0 # 0 # * * PANIC PANIC 6127/6128 6137 FIXED-WORD KE
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
ABOUT THE KEYPADS Fixed-Word Keypad Displays AWAY All burglary zones, interior & perimeter, are armed. NO AC AWAY CHIME STAY STAY Perimeter burglary zones, such as windows and 00 00 00 BAT INSTANT doors are armed. ALARM BYPASS CHECK INSTANT Perimeter burglary zones armed and entry delay FIRE NOT READY is turned off. STYLE A BYPASS One or more burglary protection zones have been bypassed. NOT READY Appears when burglary portion of the system is NO AC AWAY not ready for arming (due to one or more
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPADS 1. ALPHA DISPLAY WINDOW: A 1-line or 2-line, Liquid 6. TEST KEY: Tests the system and alarm sounder. Crystal Display (LCD). Displays protection point identification and system status, messages, and user 7. BYPASS KEY: Removes individual protection zones instructions. from being monitored by the system. Displays currently bypassed protection zones. 2. OFF KEY: Disarms the burglary portion of the system, silences alarms and audible trouble indicators, and clears 8. INST
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
14. POWER/READY INDICATOR: On 1 5 2 3 keypads with a “POWER” LED, primary power is on when lit. If off, system is operating on backup battery power. On keypads with a “READY” LED, system is ready to be armed if lit, while unlit 4 indicates system is not ready (a zone is open). 6 15. ARMED INDICATOR: (RED) Lit when ARMED READY A OFF AWAY STAY 7 OFF AWAY STAY the system has been armed (STAY, A 1 2 3 15 1 2 3 AWAY, INSTANT or MAXIMUM). 9 MAX TEST BYPASS B MAX TEST BYPASS 4 5 6 14 B 4 5 6 16. INTER
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES Using the * Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows and other protection zones must be closed or bypassed (see BYPASSING section). Otherwise the keypad will READY Key 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: A green READY indicator (if present) on the keypad will be lit DIS ARM ED - PRESS TO SH OW FAUL TS if the system
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
ARMING PERIMETER ONLY (With Entry Delay ON) Using the 3 Use this key when you are staying home, but might expect someone to use the STAY key 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 move 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 protec
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
ARMING PERIMETER ONLY (With Entry Delay OFF) Using the Use this key when you are staying home and do not expect anyone to use the entrance door. 7 INSTANT Key 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 protected perimeter windows and doors before arming (see CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES section). The
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
ARMING ALL PROTECTION (With Entry Delay ON) Using the Use this key when no one will be staying on the premises. 2 AWAY Key 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 re-enter through the entrance door, but must disarm the system within the entry delay period or an alarm will occur.
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
ARMING ALL PROTECTION (With Entry Delay OFF) Using the Use this key when the premises will be vacant for extended periods of time such as 4 MAXIMUM vacations, etc., or when no one will be moving through protected interior areas. Key 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. You may leave through the entrance door during the exit delay period without causing an alarm, but an alarm wil
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
DISARMING AND SILENCING ALARMS Using the Use the OFF key to disarm the system and to silence alarm and trouble sounds. See 1 OFF Key "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 keyp
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
DISARMING AND SILENCING ALARMS (Continued) Memory of Alarm If an alarm occurs, the keypad displays the zone number (s) that caused the alarm and the type of alarm. These messages remain displayed until cleared by a user. To clear the display, note the zone number displayed and enter an OFF sequence (enter your security code and press the OFF key). If the “Ready“ message will not display, go to the displayed zone and correct the fault (close windows, etc.). If the fault cannot be corrected, notif
