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VistaKey-SK ALARM
SYSTEM
CONTROL
PANEL
CARD
READER
DOOR
STRIKE
REQUEST
TO EXIT
DOOR STATUS
MONITOR

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEW......................................................................................................................................4
INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................4
USER COMMANDS.........................................................................................................................5
Access Control..............................................................................................................................6
#73 ............................................................................................................................................6
#74 ............................................................................................................................................7
#75 ............................................................................................................................................8
#79 ..........................................................................................................................................10
Output Device Control (#77).......................................................................................................10
Schedule Control (#80)...............................................................................................................12
PERFORMING ACCESS CONTROL CARD FUNCTIONS...........................................................16
Adding Cards..............................................................................................................................18
Editing Cards..............................................................................................................................27
Auto Delete.................................................................................................................................34
Block Delete................................................................................................................................36
Manual Delete.............................................................................................................................37
Quit Card Function Programming...............................................................................................38
PERFORMING SCHEDULING OPERATIONS..............................................................................39
Time Windows ............................................................................................................................39
Time-Driven Events....................................................................................................................40
Scheduling Menu Mode..............................................................................................................44
Time Windows Programming..................................................................................................46
Time-Driven Event Programming............................................................................................47
REDUCED CAPABILITY MODE....................................................................................................53
General Information....................................................................................................................53
RCM Description.........................................................................................................................53
INDEX.............................................................................................................................................58

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Overview
Introduction
Congratulations on your ownership of a UL-approved ADEMCO
VistaKey-SK Access Control Unit. The VistaKey-SK, interfaced to
your security system, delivers a combination of access control
capabilities with fire detection, intrusion detection, and hold-up
systems. When connected to the control panel, the VistaKey-SK can
operate the control panel and can provide access control to the
protected premises.
The VistaKey-SK:
•Helps to reduce unwanted alarms caused by improper keypad
operation by simplifying operation through the use of a card-swipe
reader or wireless fob.
•Aids in reducing operational costs by eliminating the need to re-key
caused by employee turnover.
•Helps to improve security by controlling access of individuals to
specific areas in the protected premises.
•Assists in streamlining security operations by monitoring and
recording user activity at a single location.
•Helps to minimize security investments by integrating access
control, intrusion detection, and early-warning fire detection.
When the VistaKey-SK is interfaced to your security system,
additional commands and operational capabilities are added to your
system. This guide describes these additional commands and
operational capabilities, and should be used with your existing
security system User Guide.

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User Commands
The following commands are used to control access points, control
cardholders, activate actions, create or modify time schedules, and
create or modify time-driven events:
Command Type Command Description
User Code + # + 73 Request to enter/exit
(accepted for user’s authorized
partition only)
User Code + # + 74 +
Access Point Number +
Entry or Exit
Request to enter/exit at access
point (accepted for user’s
authorized partition only)
User Code + # + 75 +
Access Point Number +
Door Command
Change access point state -
activate grant/protect/bypass
(accepted for user’s authorized
partition only)
Access Control
User Code + # + 79 Perform access control card
functions
Output Device Control User Code + # + 77 Activate any action
Schedule Control User Code + # + 80 + Time
Window, Open/Close
Schedule, Holidays, Timed
Event, or Access Schedule
Create or Edit Time Windows,
Open/Close Schedules,
Holidays, Timed Events and/or
Access Schedules
The following system user levels may enter the above commands:
Commands
Authorization
Level User Name #73 #74 #75 #77 #79 #80
1 Master XXXXXX
2 Manager X X X
3 Operator A X X
4 Operator B X X
5 Operator C X X
6 Duress X X
A complete description of the user commands is provided in the
following paragraphs.

User Commands (cont’d)
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Access Control
The access control commands may be used to directly control access
points or to add, remove, or edit cards in the system’s cardholder
database. The access control commands may be used as follows:
#73
The #73 command may be used at a keypad to grant entry or exit
through an access point in the partition that the keypad is connected
to. The access point will automatically relatch after a time interval set
by your system installer. For the #73 command to be accepted, the
following conditions must exist:
•The keypad must be attached to the partition where the access point
is located.
•If the partition is armed and Armed Restriction is in effect, the user
must be authorized to disarm the partition.
•The user must have access to the partition at the time the command
is entered.
•The VISTA user number must be assigned to a card with an access
group assignment which includes the point and partition in which
the keypad being used.
•The request will be denied if the access group, that allows the user
access to a point, is disabled.
•The command must have been enabled by your system installer.
Enter the #73 command as follows:
User Code + # + 73
The access point is unlatched for the time period defined by your
system installer.

User Commands (cont’d)
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#74
The #74 command may be used to grant entry or exit through any
access point. The access point will automatically relatch after a time
interval set by your system installer. For the #74 command to be
accepted, the following conditions must exist:
•If the partition is armed and Armed Restriction is in effect, the user
must be authorized to disarm the partition.
•The VISTA user number must be assigned to the partition to which
the keypad belongs.
•The VISTA user number must be assigned to a card with an access
group assignment which includes the point to which access is being
requested.
•The VISTA user number does not have to be assigned to the
partition to which the access point belongs to be granted access, but
if not they will be denied access while the partition is armed when
an armed restriction has been programmed.
Enter the #74 command as follows:
User Code + # + 74
The following message is displayed on the keypad:
Access Point
00-31 01 Enter two digits (from 01 through 15) that
correspond to the access point number where
entry or exit is to be allowed.
NOTE: Entries between 16 and 31 are invalid
and will not cause any action.
Press the [*] key to accept the entry. The
following message is displayed on the keypad:

User Commands (cont’d)
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Entry or Exit
Entry 0 Press 0for entry or 1for exit. The access point
is unlatched for the time period defined by your
system installer.
#75
The #75 command may be used to change the state (grant, bypass, or
protect) of any access point. For the #75 command to be accepted, the
following conditions must be exist.
•If the partition is armed, Armed Restriction is in effect, and the user
issues an access command, the user must be authorized to disarm
the partition for the command to be accepted.
•The user must have an assignment level of Master or Manager.
•The user must be assigned to the access point’s partition to protect
or bypass the access point.
•The VISTA user number must be assigned to the partition to which
the keypad belongs.
•The VISTA user number must be assigned to a card with an access
group assignment that includes the point to which access is being
requested.
•The VISTA user number does not have to be assigned to the
partition to which the access point belongs to be granted access, but
if not they will be denied access while the partition is armed when
an armed restriction has been programmed.
Enter the #75 command as follows:
User Code + # + 75
The following message is displayed on the keypad:
Access Point
00-31 01 Enter two digits (from 01 through 15) that
correspond to the access point number where a
change of state is desired.

User Commands (cont’d)
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NOTE: Entries between 16 and 31 are invalid
and will not cause any action.
Press the [*] key to accept the entry. The
following message is displayed on the keypad:
DOOR COMMAND
NONE 0
Enter one digit corresponding to the state
desired. Valid entries are as follows:
0 =NONE – Has no effect on the current
access point status.
1 =GRANT – Grants access through the
access point. The access point is unlatched
for the time period defined by your system
installer.
2 =PROTECT – Places the access point into
its normal operating state. This entry is
used when you want to place an access
point that is in the bypass state into its
normal operating state. When an access
point is protected, only valid cardholders
can access it.
3 =BYPASS – Places the access point into the
bypass state. While the access point is in
the bypass state, the locking mechanism is
unlocked, no forced-door or door-open-too-
long alerts are generated, and any requests
to enter or exit are ignored (the door is
already unlocked). The bypass state
remains in effect until ended by receipt of
the protect entry (above) or until the bypass
is ended by a time window, action
command, or timed event.
Press the [*] key to accept the entry. The
selected action takes effect.

User Commands (cont’d)
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#79
The #79 command is used to add, remove, or edit cards in the system’s
cardholder database. For instructions on using this command, refer to
Performing Access Control Card Functions.
Output Device Control (#77)
The #77 Output Device Control may used to activate outputs, bypass
zones, etc. under user control. The actions that may be activated by
the user are relay commands, arm/disarm commands, zone bypassing
commands, open/close access conditions, and access control commands.
For the #77 command to be accepted, the following conditions must
exist:
•The user must have a level assignment of Master.
•If the partition is armed, Armed Restriction is in effect, and the user
issues an access command, the user must be authorized to disarm
the partition for the command to be accepted.
•The user must be assigned to the access point’s partition to protect,
bypass, or lock the access point or to set it to exit only.
•To arm or disarm a partition, the user must be assigned to that
partition.
•The VISTA user number must be assigned to the partition to which
the keypad belongs.
•The VISTA user number must be assigned to a card with an access
group assignment that includes the point to which access is being
requested.
•The VISTA user number does not have to be assigned to the
partition to which the access point belongs to be granted access, but
if not they will be denied access while the partition is armed when
an armed restriction has been programmed.