ADEMCO VISTA 10 User manual

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Ademco Vista 10 Quick Guide
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Arm &
Disarm the
System
Battery Bypass
Protected
Areas
Chimes &
Beeps
Reset Security
Codes
Trouble
Conditions
Volume
Arm and Disarm
Arm:
To arm all sensors in STAY mode when you are not leaving the premises, enter your [security code]
+ [STAY].
To arm all sensors in AWAY mode when you are leaving the premises, enter your [security code] +
[AWAY].
To arm in MAX when there is no entry delay, enter your [security code] + [MAX]
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Disarm:
To disarm, enter your [security code] + [OFF].
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Battery
The Ademco Vista 10 operates on a UB 1270 battery.
Loss of AC power and use of backup battery power is indicated by NO AC.
A low battery condition is indicated by BAT.
For instructions on replacing your battery, please go to the Battery Replacement Page for this
battery.
Bypass Protected Areas
Bypassing a zone allows you to arm your system with certain protected areas intentionally unarmed or to
access a protected area when the system is armed.
To bypass a zone, enter your [security code] + [BYPASS] + [2 digit zone number.]
To unbypass a zone, disarm the system.
For more information on this topic please visit the complete Ademco Vista 10 manual.
Chimes and Beeps
When your system is in chime mode, a chime alert will sound three tones whenever a protected
door/window is opened.
To turn chime mode on and off, enter your [security code] + [CHIME].
For more information on this topic please visit the complete Ademco Vista 10 manual.
Reset
To clear the display after an alarm event, enter your [security code] + [OFF] sequence twice to clear the
alarm event history.
Security Codes
Your system allows for up to 5 additional users, however only the Master user can assign user codes to

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users.
To add a user, enter your [Master code] + [8] + [new user number] + [ 4-digit new user’s code].
To add a duress code, simply add 1 digit higher than the master code. For example, if the master
code is 1234, the duress code will be 1235. *The duress code is used when a user is forced to arm
or disarm the system against their will.
To delete a user, enter your [Master code] + [8] + [user number]. Wait approximately three
seconds for the keypad to verify.
For more information on this topic please visit the complete Ademco Vista 10 manual.
Trouble Conditions
Trouble conditions are indicated by the word CHECK and continual beeping from the touchpad. Any key
will silence the beeping. A display of CHECK + zone no. may indicate that a problem requires your
attention. Check the specified zone area, close any open doors or windows and enter your security code
and press [OFF]. If your system includes wireless sensors, the CHECK condition may be caused by some
change in the environment of the protected area.
To silence trouble beeps, press any key or enter your security code and press [OFF].
For a complete list of Trouble Conditions, please refer to the Safewatch and Ademco Systems
Troubleshooting page.
Volume
The volume on the Ademco Vista 10 is not adjustable.
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