ADEMCO VISTA-100 User manual

N6019-2 1/96
VISTA-100
COMMERCIAL FIRE AND BURGLARY
PARTITIONED SECURITY SYSTEM
with SCHEDULING
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
and
PROGRAMMING GUIDE
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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 garages 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.
In addition, we recommend the following:
• Install a smoke detector inside every bedroom where a smoker sleeps.
• 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.
• Install a smoke detector inside bedrooms where electrical appliances (such as portable
heaters, air conditioners or humidifiers) are used.
• Install 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 detectors are not so
located, a fire within the room could prevent the control from reporting a fire or an intrusion.
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Smoke Detectors for Minimum Protection
Smoke Detectors for Additional Protection
Heat-Activated Detectors
ULThis control complies
with NFPA requirements for
temporal pulse sounding of
fire notification devices.
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).
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ............................................................................iii
CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL..........................................................iv
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROPER PROTECTION ......................................v
Section 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................1
Section 2. PLANNING A PARTITIONED SYSTEM..............................................................6
Theory of Partitioning...........................................................................................6
Setting Up a Partitioned System ..........................................................................7
Common Lobby Logic ..........................................................................................7
Section 3. MOUNTING THE CONTROL, PC BOARD & LOCK ...........................................11
Mounting the Cabinet...........................................................................................11
Installing The Cabinet Lock..................................................................................11
Grade A Mercantile Premises Listing...................................................................12
Grade A Mercantile Safe and Vault Listing ..........................................................12
Installing the Control's Circuit Board ....................................................................13
Connecting the AC Transformer...........................................................................14
Connecting the Backup Battery............................................................................14
Panel Earth Ground Connections.........................................................................14
Section 4. THE MECHANICS OF PROGRAMMING ............................................................15
Using Data Field Program Mode ..........................................................................15
System and Communication Defaults ..................................................................15
Entering Data Field Programming Mode..............................................................15
Moving from One Page of Programming to Another ............................................16
Viewing Data Fields..............................................................................................16
Entry Errors ..........................................................................................................16
Programming System-Wide Data Fields ..............................................................17
Programming Partition-Specific Data Fields.........................................................17
#93 Menu Mode Programming.............................................................................18
Section 5. INSTALLING THE KEYPADS .............................................................................19
Keypads That May Be Used.................................................................................19
Wiring To The Keypads........................................................................................19
Using a Supplementary Power Supply.................................................................20
Mounting the Keypads..........................................................................................21
Addressing the Keypads/Preliminary Check-out Procedure.................................21
Programming Remote Keypads ...........................................................................22
Section 6. BASIC HARDWIRED ZONES 001-008 ...............................................................24
Common Characteristics of Hardwired Zones 1-8 ...............................................24
Wiring Burglary and Panic Devices to Zones 1-8.................................................24
Wiring 2-Wire Smoke Detectors to Zones 1 and 2 ...............................................24
Compatible 2-Wire Smoke Detectors...................................................................25
Wiring 4-Wire Smoke Detectors to Zones 1-8......................................................25
Compatible 4-Wire Smoke Detectors...................................................................26
Wiring 2-Wire Latching Glass Break Detectors To Zone 8...................................27
Compatible Glass Break Detectors ......................................................................27
Programming Hardwired Zones ...........................................................................28
Check-Out Procedure For Hard-Wired Zones......................................................29
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Section 7. POLLING LOOP EXPANSION ............................................................................31
Common Characteristics of Polling Loop Zones ..................................................31
Wiring/Addressing RPM Devices..........................................................................31
Polling Loop Supervision......................................................................................34
Programming Polling Loop Zones........................................................................34
Check-Out Procedure For Polling Loop Zones ....................................................36
Compatible Polling Loop Devices.........................................................................37
Section 8. WIRELESS ZONE EXPANSION..........................................................................40
Common Characteristics of Wireless Zones ........................................................40
Wireless Systems Available .................................................................................40
RF System Operation and Supervision................................................................ 41
RF System Installation Advisories........................................................................41
Installation and Setup of the 4281/5881 RF Receivers........................................42
Installing the 5800TM...........................................................................................43
5800TM Wiring Connections................................................................................43
House ID Sniffer Mode.........................................................................................43
Programming The RF Receiver............................................................................44
5700 Series Transmitter .......................................................................................45
Transmitter Supervision .......................................................................................45
Transmitter Battery Life ........................................................................................45
Installing the Transmitters ....................................................................................45
Wireless Zone Assignments for 5700 Series Transmitters ..................................46
Compatible 5700 Series Transmitters..................................................................47
5800 Series Transmitter Setup ............................................................................48
Transmitter Supervision .......................................................................................48
Transmitter Input Types .......................................................................................48
Transmitter Battery Life ........................................................................................48
Compatible 5800 Series Transmitters..................................................................49
Programming RF Transmitters.............................................................................51
Check-Out Procedure for Wireless Zones............................................................54
Section 9. RELAY OUTPUTS ...............................................................................................55
Relay Basics.........................................................................................................55
Wiring the 4204 and 4204CF Relay Modules....................................................... 55
Programming the Relay Module...........................................................................56
Output Programming Options Defined ................................................................ 57
Programming Output Devices ..............................................................................59
Zone List Programming ........................................................................................62
Section 10. 4285 VIP MODULE ..............................................................................................63
General Information..............................................................................................63
Mounting the VIP Module.....................................................................................63
Wiring the VIP Module..........................................................................................64
Programming the VIP Module .............................................................................66
Section 11. AUDIO ALARM VERIFICATION (AAV) UNIT.....................................................67
General Information..............................................................................................67
AAV Module Operation.........................................................................................67
Audio Alarm Verification Module Connections .....................................................68
Programming Audio Alarm Verification Module Options ......................................68
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Section 12. J2 TRIGGER OUTPUTS......................................................................................70
General Information..............................................................................................70
Remote Keypad Sounder Operation and Wiring..................................................71
Remote Keyswitch Operation and Wiring.............................................................71
5140LED Indicator Module...................................................................................73
Auxiliary Alarm Signalling Equipment...................................................................74
Event Log Printer Connections ............................................................................76
Direct Wire Downloading......................................................................................76
Section 13. EXTERNAL SOUNDERS.....................................................................................77
General Information..............................................................................................77
Bell Circuit Supervision ........................................................................................77
Programming the Bell Outputs .............................................................................77
Wiring ...................................................................................................................78
Compatible Alarm Indicating Devices...................................................................78
Section 14. AUXILIARY RELAY .............................................................................................80
Alarm Activation ...................................................................................................81
Trouble/Supervisory Activation ............................................................................81
4-Wire Smoke Detector Reset..............................................................................81
Battery Saver .......................................................................................................81
Section 15. DIALER OUTPUTS ..............................................................................................82
Section 16. EVENT LOG OPTIONS .......................................................................................84
General Information..............................................................................................84
Event Log Printer Connections ............................................................................84
Programming Event Log Options.........................................................................85
Event Logging Procedures ...................................................................................85
Section 17. FINAL POWER-UP PROCEDURE ......................................................................88
Conncecting the AC Transformer.........................................................................88
Panel Earth Ground Connections.........................................................................89
Backup Power Calculations .................................................................................89
Connecting the Backup Battery............................................................................90
Total Control Panel Load Worksheets..................................................................91
Section 18. FALSE ALARM REDUCTION FEATURES .........................................................93
General Information..............................................................................................93
Exit Error Logic.....................................................................................................93
Exit Delay Reset...................................................................................................93
Cross-Zoning........................................................................................................94
Call Waiting Defeat Logic.....................................................................................94
Section 19. ZONE TYPE DEFINITIONS .................................................................................95
Section 20. ZONE INDEX/ZONE TYPE DEFAULTS ..............................................................97
Section 21. DATA FIELD DESCRIPTIONS ............................................................................98
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Section 22. #93 MENU MODE PROGRAMMING ...................................................................114
#93 Main Menu Options .......................................................................................114
Zone Programming ..............................................................................................115
Learning Serial Numbers .....................................................................................118
Report Code Programming...................................................................................119
Zone Alarm Reports.......................................................................................119
Restore/Supervisory Codes...........................................................................120
System Group 1 Codes .................................................................................121
System Group 2 Codes .................................................................................121
System Group 3 Codes .................................................................................122
System Group 4 Codes .................................................................................122
Programming Alpha Descriptors ..........................................................................123
ALPHA DESCRIPTOR VOCABULARY................................................................127
Device Programming............................................................................................128
Relay Voice Descriptors .......................................................................................129
Custom Word Substitutes for VIP Module Annunciation ......................................131
Section 23. SCHEDULING OPTIONS ....................................................................................132
Introduction To Scheduling...................................................................................134
Time Windows Definitions ....................................................................................134
Open/Close Schedule ..........................................................................................135
Programming with #80 Scheduling Menu Mode...................................................136
Steps To Programming Scheduling Options..................................................136
Basic Scheduling Menu Structure ........................................................................137
Time Windows Definitions Worksheet..................................................................138
Programming Time Windows ...............................................................................139
Daily Open/Close Worksheet ...............................................................................139
Programming Open/Close Schedules..................................................................140
Holiday Definitions & Schedule Worksheet..........................................................141
Programming Holiday Schedules.........................................................................141
Time-Driven Event Worksheet..............................................................................142
Time-Driven Event Programming.........................................................................144
Limitation of Access by Time Worksheet .............................................................146
Access Control Schedules ...................................................................................146
#81 Temporary Schedule Menu Mode .................................................................147
Programming Temporary Schedules ...................................................................148
#83 User Scheduling Menu Mode .......................................................................149
Section 24. SYSTEM COMMUNICATION ..............................................................................151
A Successful Transmission..................................................................................151
Reporting Formats................................................................................................151
Loading Communication Defaults.........................................................................154
TABLE OF CONTACT ID EVENT CODES ..........................................................154
COMMUNICATION DEFAULTS for LOW SPEED FORMAT...............................156
COMMUNICATION DEFAULTS for ADEMCO EXPRESS FORMAT .................156
COMMUNICATION DEFAULTS for ADEMCO HIGH SPEED FORMAT ............156
COMMUNICATION DEFAULTS for ADEMCO's CONTACT ID FORMAT ..........156
COMMUNICATION DEFAULTS for ZONES........................................................156
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Section 25. DOWNLOADING PRIMER...................................................................................160
General Information..............................................................................................160
Getting On-Line with a Control Panel...................................................................160
On-Line Control Functions ...................................................................................161
Access Security....................................................................................................162
Connecting a 4100SM Module for Direct Wire Downloading ...............................163
Section 26. SETTING THE REAL-TIME CLOCK ...................................................................164
General Information..............................................................................................164
Setting the Time and Date....................................................................................164
Section 27. USER ACCESS CODES .....................................................................................165
General Information..............................................................................................165
User Codes & Levels Of Authority........................................................................165
User Codes ..........................................................................................................165
Multiple Partition Access Examples .....................................................................167
To ADD a Master, Manager, or Operator code ....................................................168
To CHANGE a Master, Manager or Operator code.............................................. 169
Adding An RF Key To An Existing User...............................................................170
To DELETE a Master, Manager or Operator code...............................................170
To EXIT The User Edit Mode ...............................................................................170
Section 28. KEYPAD FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................171
General Information..............................................................................................171
Arming Functions .................................................................................................171
Arming Functions .................................................................................................171
Global Arming.......................................................................................................172
Access Control .....................................................................................................173
Delay Closing Time ..............................................................................................173
Partition Goto Commands....................................................................................173
Viewing Capabilities Of A User ............................................................................173
Viewing Zone Descriptors ....................................................................................174
Viewing Downloaded Messages ..........................................................................174
Using The Built-In User's Manual.........................................................................174
Panic Keys ...........................................................................................................174
Speed Key [D] (Macros) .......................................................................................174
Manual Relay Activation Mode (#70 Mode) .........................................................175
Section 29. TESTING THE SYSTEM......................................................................................177
Battery Test ..........................................................................................................177
Dialer Test............................................................................................................177
Fire Drill Test (code + [#] + 69) ............................................................................177
One Man Fire Walk Test.......................................................................................177
Burglary Walk Test...............................................................................................179
Armed Burglary System Test ...............................................................................179
Trouble Conditions ...............................................................................................180
Check Messages..................................................................................................180
Fire System Off-Normal Report............................................................................181
Power Failure .......................................................................................................181
Turning the System Over to the User...................................................................182
To The Installer.....................................................................................................182
CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT .............................................................182
REGULATORY AGENCY STATEMENTS ..........................................................183
SUMMARY OF SYSTEM COMMANDS ..............................................................190
SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................................191
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INDEX ..................................................................................................................192
THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM .................................................195
ADEMCO LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................................................196
SUMMARY OF CONNECTIONS DIAGRAM .............................. Inside Back Cover
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Installing The Lock ...................................................................................... 11
2. Cabinet Attack Resistance Considerations ..................................................12
3. Mounting The PC Board .............................................................................. 13
4. Keypad Connections to Keypad Port 1 Terminals....................................... 20
5. Using a Supplementary Power Supply for Additional Keypads.................. 21
6. 2-Wire Smoke Detector Connected to Zone 1 .............................................25
7. 4-Wire Smoke Detector Connections .......................................................... 26
8. Wiring Latching Glassbreak Detectors to Zone 8........................................27
9. Polling Loop Connections............................................................................ 32
10a. Polling Loop Connections Using One 4297 Extender Module....................33
10b. Polling Loop Connections Using Multiple Extender Modules....................34
11. 5881 RF Receiver (cover removed) ............................................................. 42
12a. 4204 Relay Module Module ........................................................................ 56
12b. 4204CF Relay Module ................................................................................. 56
13. 4285 VIP Module Connections.................................................................... 65
14. Audio Alarm Verification Module Connections..........................................69
15. J2 Pin Assignments and Functions...............................................................70
16. Remote Keypad Sounder Wiring ................................................................. 71
18. Remote Keyswitch Wiring...........................................................................72
19a. Connections to 7720 Long Range Radio .....................................................74
19b. Connections to 7720ULF Long Range Radio..............................................74
19c. Connections to 7920SE Long Range Radio.................................................75
20. External Sounder Connections (Incl. AB12 Bell Box Wiring)....................79
21. Auxiliary Relay Used as Unsupervised Bell Output....................................80
22. Auxiliary Relay Used for Resetting 4-Wire Smoke Detectors ....................81
23. Event Log Printer Connections .................................................................... 84
24 Connecting the Backup Batteries to the Control..........................................90
25. Direct Wire Downloading Connections (With 4100SM Module) .............153
Summary Of Connections Diagram ................................Inside Back Cover
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual is written to accommodate both the new and the experienced installer of
Ademco products. A general description of the entire system is located at the beginning
of the manual, followed by the basics of programming. The wiring and physical setup of
the hardware follows.
The sections at the core of the manual include both hardware setup and programming
requirements of each device to make that specific device operational in the system. A
checkout procedure is included at the end of each section. We recommend this method
to ensure that each device is working properly before proceeding to the next section. It
must also be used if you are making a particular addition to the system of one of these
devices.
Each of the sections covering the installation of peripheral devices includes the
programming for that device. If you are an experienced user of Ademco products, you
may choose to wire and then program the entire system at once. If so, refer to Section 4:
Mechanics of Programming and Section 21: Data Field Descriptions after the hardware
setup is complete. A blank pull-out programming form is included with this manual.
Without an understanding of the programming methodology, you will not be able to
successfully perform the required programming in each of these sections. We therefore
urge you to read Section 4: Mechanics of Programming before any programming is
performed.
This manual uses various icons to denote critical notes and technical tips to assist you
with the installation of this system. These are easily seen in the lefthand column of the
relevent information.
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CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL
MAIN SECTION TITLES ARE SHOWN IN REVERSE TYPE
Before you begin using this manual, it is important that you understand the
meaning of the following symbols (icons).
ULThese notes include specific information which must be followed if you are
installing this system for a UL Listed application.
These notes include information that you should be aware of before continuing
with the installation, and which, if not observed, could result in operational
difficulties.
This symbol indicates a critical note that could seriously affect the operation of
the system, or could cause damage to the system. Please read each warning
carefully. This symbol also denotes warnings about physical harm to the installer.
Enter Zn Num.
(00 = Quit) 01
Many system options are programmed in an
interactive mode by responding to Alpha keypad
display prompts. These prompts are shown in a
double-line box.
✴00
When programming the system, data fields are
indicated by a “star” (✴) followed by the data field
number.
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS: Unless noted otherwise, references to specific
model numbers represent Ademco products.
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Section 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The VISTA-100 is an 8-Partition, UL listed Commercial Fire and Burglary Control Panel that supports up to 87
zones using basic hardwired, polling loop, and wireless zones. It also includes zones for supervision of bells,
phone lines, keypads, RF Receivers, and relays. In addition, the control offers scheduling capabilities and allows
certain operations to be automated by pressing a single button. The major system features are outlined below.
Basic Hardwired Zones
Provides 8 style B hardwire zones with the following characteristics:
• EOLR supervision (optional for zones 3-8) supporting N.O. or N.C. sensors
(EOLR supervision required for fire and UL Burglary installations)
• Individually assignable to one of 8 partitions
• Up to 16 2-wire smoke detectors each on zones 1 and 2 (32 total)
• 4-wire smoke or heat detectors on zones 1-8 (power to 4-wire smokes must
be supervised with an EOL device)
• Up to 50 2-wire latching glassbreak detectors on zone 8
• Individually assignable to bell outputs and/or aux. relay
Optional Expansion Zones
Polling Loop Expansion:
Supports up to 79 additional hardwire zones using a built-in polling (multiplex)
loop interface. Current draw can total up to 128mA. Polling loop zones have the
following characteristics:
• Must use RPM (Remote Point Module) devices
• Supervised by control panel
• Individually assignable to one of 8 partitions
• Individually assignable to bell outputs and/or aux. relay
Wireless Expansion:
Supports up to 63 wireless zones using 4281 type RF Receiver or 87 wireless
zones using 5881 type RF Receiver (less if using hardwire and/or polling loop
zones). Wireless zones have the following characteristics:
• Supervised by control panel for check-in signals (except certain non-
supervised transmitters)
• Tamper protection for 5800 series supervised transmitters
• Individually assignable to one of 8 partitions
• Individually assignable to bell outputs and/or aux. relay
ULWireless devices may not be used in UL Commercial Burglary installations. UL
Listing of the 5808 smoke detector for commercial fire installations is pending.
For specific information regarding number of wireless zones supported by each
RF receiver, see the section on
Wireless Expansion later in this manual.
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Supervisory Zones
Provides additional zones for supervision of all peripheral devices such as
keypads, RF Receivers, and relay modules, as well as for system zones (bells,
dialers (telephone lines), earth ground, keypad panics, etc.) and individual relays.
Zone assignments are as follows:
Individual Relay Zones 601-616
Peripheral Device Zones 800-831
System Zones 970-999
(See Section 20: Zone Index for a full explanation of these zones and specific
zone assignments.)
8 Partitions Provides the ability to control 8 separate areas independently, each functioning
as if it had its own separate control. Partitioning features include:
• A "Common Lobby" partition (1-8), which can be programmed to arm
automatically when the last partition that shares the common lobby is
armed and to disarm when the first partition that shares the common lobby is
disarmed
• A Master Partition (9), used strictly to assign keypads for the purpose of
viewing the status of all 8 partitions at the same time (master keypads)
• All zones (except fire) assignable to one of 8 partitions
• Fire zones must be assigned to Partition 1
• Keypads assignable to one of 8 partitions or to Master Partition 9 to view
system status
• Ability to assign Relays to one or all 8 partitions
• Ability to display Fire and/or Burglary and Panic and/or Trouble conditions
at all other partitions keypads (selectable option)
• Certain system options selectable for each partition , such as Entry/Exit
Delay and Subscriber Account Number
User Codes Acccommodates 128 user codes, all of which can operate any or all partitions.
Certain characteristics must be assigned to each user code, which are as follows:
• Authority level (Master, Manager, or several other Operator levels)
• Opening/Closing central station reporting option
• What partitions the code can operate
• Global arming capability (ability to arm all partitions the code has access to
in one command)
• Use of an RF (button) to arm and disarm the system (RF key must first be
learned into the system
Peripheral Devices
Supports up to 16 addressable devices, which can be any combination of
keypads (6139/6139R), RF receivers (4281/5881), relay modules
(4204/4204CF), and 4285 VIP module. Peripheral Devices have the following
characteristics:
• Each device set to an individual address (physically) according to the
device's instructions
• Each device enabled in the system using the Device Programming Mode
(covered later in this manual)
At least one 2-line alpha keypad (6139/6139R) must be connected to the system
for programming (if using keypad programming) and must remain connected to
the system in order to allow the primary user to program additional user codes
into the system at a later time.
Keypad Panic Keys
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Accommodates three keypad panic keys: 1+✴(A), ✴+# (B), and 3+# (C).
• Designated as zones 995(1+✴), 996(3+#), and 999(✴+#)
• Activated by wired and wireless keypads
• Activated and reported separately by partition, distinguished by Subscriber
Acct. No. (or Partition No. if Contact ID reporting is used)
Keypad MacrosAccommodates one keypad macro command per partition (each macro is a
series of keypad commands), which can be assigned to the D key on each
partition's keypads. This means, for example, that by pressing the "D" key, the
system can be programmed to log onto another partition, bypass zones 2 and 3,
and arm that partition in the AWAY mode (explained in detail later in this
manual). Characteristics of keypad macros are:
• Assignable to the "D" key by partition
• Can each be 16 characters (keystrokes) in length
Bell Outputs Provides two style Y supervised bell outputs on the control panel itself. A
4204CF Relay Module can supply two additional style Y supervised bell outputs.
Auxiliary RelayProvides a built-in "Form C" relay which can be used for one of the following:
• Alarm activation
• Trouble/Supervisory activation
• 4-wire smoke detector reset
• Battery saving feature (disconnects power from non-critical loads 4 hours
after AC power loss)
Optional Output Relays
Accommodates the use of 16 relay outputs using ADEMCO's 4204 and 4204CF
Relay Modules. Each 4204 module provides four "Form C" relays for general
purpose use. Each 4204CF provides two style Y supervised bell outputs. Relay
outputs have the following characteristics:
• Can be programmed to activate in response to system events
• Can be programmed to activate using time intervals
• Can be used for additional style Y supervised bell outputs (4204CF only)
• Can be activated manually using the #70 relay command mode
• Can be supervised by control panel (zones 601-632)
• Can each have an alpha descriptor assigned to it
Optional Vista Interactive Phone Module
Supports the Ademco 4285 VIP Module. This permits access to the security
system to do the following:
• Obtain system status information
• Arm and disarm security system
• Control relays
ULThe 4285 VIP Module is not Listed for use with the Vista-100 control panel.
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Access ControlIf programmed, provides users with a command which activates a relay for two
seconds to open access doors (e.g. lobby door). Each partition can be assigned
an access control relay.
ULThe Access Control funtion is not Listed for use with the Vista-100 control panel.
Optional 24-Volt Power Supply
Compatible with the PS24 Power Supply Module, which supplies:
• Two 24VFW, 1.7A full-wave rectified, unfiltered outputs
• Used to power alarm notification appliances (sirens, strobes, etc.)
• Used to power auxiliary devices which can operate using full-wave rectified,
unfiltered voltage
Optional Backup Dialer
Supports use of 5140DLM Backup Dialer for connecting to a second supervised
telephone line.
Optional Keyswitch
Supports the Ademco 4146 keyswitch on any one of the system's 8 partitions. If
used, zone 7 is no longer available as a protection zone.
Voltage Triggers
Provides a trigger connector whose pins change state for different conditions.
Used with LORRA (Long Range Radio) equipment or other devices such as a
remote keypad sounder, keyswitch Armed and Ready LEDs, or a printer to print
the system's Event Log.
Event Log Keeps a log of different event types (enabled in programming). The Event Log
has the following characteristics:
• Stores a total of 224 events
• Can be viewed at the keypad or through the use of V-Link software
• Can be printed on a serial printer using a 4100SM module
Scheduling Provides the following scheduling capabilities:
• Open/Close schedules (for control of arming/disarming, and reporting)
• Holiday schedules (allows different time windows for Open/Close
schedules)
• Timed Events (for activation of relays, auto-bypassing and unbypassing,
auto-arming and disarming, etc.)
• Access schedules (for limiting system access to users by time)
• End User Output Programming mode (provides 20 timers for relay control).
Communications Formats
Supports the following formats for the Primary and Secondary Central Station
receivers:
• Ademco Low Speed (Standard or Expanded)
• Sescoa/Radionics
• Ademco Express
• Ademco High Speed
• Ademco Contact ID
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Audio Alarm Verification Option
Provides a programmable Audio Alarm Verification (AAV) option which can be
used in conjunction with an output relay to permit voice dialog between an
operator at the central station and a person at the premises
• Requires the use of an optional AAV unit, such as Eagle model 1241.
ULThe AAV unit, Eagle model 1241, is not UL Listed.
Cross-Zoning Capability
Helps prevent false alarms by preventing a zone from going into alarm unless its
cross-zone is also faulted within five minutes.
Exit Error False Alarm Prevention Feature
• System can tell the difference between a regular alarm and an alarm caused
by leaving an Entry/Exit door open. If not subsequently disarmed, faulted E/E
zone(s) and/or interior zones will be bypassed and the system will arm.
• Generates an "Exit Error" report by user and by zone so the Central Station
knows it was an exit alarm and who caused it.
Enhanced Fire Walk Test Mode
Provides the installer the ability to test fire zones more quickly and reliably. The
following features apply:
• Automatic test of all integrated RPM (polling loop) devices that have the
automatic test feature
• Dynamic display of all fire zones that remain untested while test in progress
• Ability to log results (all fire zones tested and untested) in system's Event
Log
• Ability to report results (all fire zones tested and untested) to the central
station
Built-in User's Manual and Descriptor Review
For end-user convenience, the Vista-100 contains a built-in Users Manual. By
depressing and holding any of the function keys on the keypad for 5 seconds, a
brief explanation of that particular function scrolls across the alpha-numeric
display. In addition, all programmed zone descriptors can be displayed (one at a
time) by pressing and holding the READY key for 5 seconds, then releasing the
key. This serves as a check for installers to be sure all descriptors are entered
properly.
Improved Downloading Features
• Uploads and downloads at 300 baud, making upload/download speed
faster.
• Ability to upload ECP devices, their physical addresses, programmed
addresses, and firmware revision levels from the control.
Agency Listings
Fire:
• UL864-NFPA 72 Local, Central Station, and Remote Station
Burglary:
• UL609 Grade A Local Mercantile Premises and Mercantile Safe and Vault
• UL611/UL1610 Grades A, AA Central Station
• UL365 Grades A, AA Police Connect
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Section 2: PLANNING A PARTITIONED SYSTEM
This section provides the following information:
• Theory of partitioning
• Setting up a partitioned system
• Common Lobby Logic
• Master keypad setup and operation
Theory of Partitioning
This system provides the ability to arm and disarm up to 8 different areas, each
as if it had its own control. These areas are called partitions. Partitions are used
when the user desires to disarm certain areas while leaving other areas armed,
or to limit access to certain areas to specific individuals. Each user of the system
can be assigned to operate any or all partitions, and can be given a different
authority level in each.
Facts you need to know about partitioning:
First, you must determine how many partitions are required (1-8). This must be
done before anything can be assigned to those partitions.
Keypads
Each keypad must be given a unique "address" and assigned to one partition
(can also be assigned to Partition 9 if "Master" keypad operation is desired--
see Master Keypad Setup and Operation later in this section).
Zones
Each zone must be assigned to one partition.
The zones assigned to a partition will be displayed on that partition's
keypad(s).
Fire zones must be assigned to Partition 1.
Users
Each user may be given access to one or more partitions. If a user is to
operate more than one partition and would like to arm/disarm all or some of
those partitions with a single command, the user must be enabled for "Global
Arming" for those partitions (when entering user codes).
A user with access to more than one partition (multiple access) can "log on" to
one partition from another partition's keypad, provided that program field 2*18:
ENABLE GOTO is enabled for each partition you want to log on to from
another.
A partition can be selected as a "common lobby" partition, and other partitions
can affect this partition by causing arming/disarming of this partition to be
automated (see Common Lobby Logic , later in this section).
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Setting Up a Partitioned System
The basic steps to setting up a partitioned system are described below. If you
need more information on how to program the prescribed options, see Section 4:
THE MECHANICS OF PROGRAMMING , as well as each corresponding section's
programming procedure.
1. Determine how many partitions the system will consist of (programmed in field
2*00).
2. Assign keypads to partitions (#93 Device Programming mode).
3. Assign zones to partitions (#93 Zone Programming mode).
All fire zones must be assigned to Partition 1 to ensure that all fire test modes
operate correctly.
4. Confirm zones are displayed at the keypad(s) assigned to those partitions.
5. Assign users to partitions.
6. Enable the GOTO feature (program field 2*18) for each partition a multiple-
access user can "log on" to (alpha keypad only).
7. Program Partition-Specific fields (see Section 21:
DATA FIELD
DESCRIPTIONS).
Common Lobby Logic
When an installation consists of a partition shared by users of other partitions in a
building, that shared partition may be assigned as the "common lobby" partition
for the system (program field 1*17). An example of this might be in a medical
building where there are two doctor's offices and a common entrance area (see
example that follows explanation).
This option employs logic for automatic arming and disarming of the common
lobby . Two programming fields affect the way the common lobby will react
relative to the status of other partitions. They are: 1*18 (Affects Lobby) and 1*19
(Arms Lobby).
1*18 Affects Lobby (must be programmed by partition)
Setting this option to 1 for a specific partition causes that partition to affect the
operation of the common lobby as follows:
a. When the first partition that affects the lobby is disarmed, the lobby will also be
disarmed.
b. The common lobby cannot be armed unless every partition selected to affect
the lobby is armed.
c. Arming the last partition that affects the lobby
will not automatically attempt to
arm the lobby.
1*19 Arms Lobby (must be programmed by partition)
Setting this option to 1 for a specific partition causes that partition to affect the
operation of the common lobby as follows:
a. When the first partition that affects the lobby is disarmed, the lobby will also be
disarmed.
b. The common lobby cannot be armed unless every partition selected to affect
the lobby is armed.
c. Arming the last partition that is programmed to arm the lobby will automatically
attempt to arm the lobby. If any faults exist in the lobby partition, or another
partition that affects the lobby is disarmed, the lobby cannot be armed, and the
message "UNABLE TO ARM LOBBY PARTITION" will be displayed.
You cannot select a partition to "arm" the lobby unless it has first been selected
to "affect" the lobby. Enable field 1*18 before enabling field 1*19.
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The following chart sums up how the common lobby partition will operate, if
different options are set for another partition in fields 1*18 and 1*19.
1*18 1*19 Disarms when Attempts to arm when Can be armed if
Affects Lobby Arms Lobby partition disarms? partition arms? other partitions
disarmed?
0 0 NO NO YES
1 0 YES NO NO
1 1 YES YES NO
0 1 ---ENTRY NOT ALLOWED---
Example
Here is an example of how the lobby would react in a typical setup.
MAIN ENTRANCE
OFFICE #1 OFFICE #2
COMMON LOBBY
User #1 has access to Office #1 and the Common Lobby.
User #2 has access to Office #2 and the Common Lobby.
Office #1 is set up to affect the Common Lobby, but not arm it.
Office #2 is set up to affect and arm the Common Lobby.
For the purpose of this example, the ( ) indicate the current status of the other
partition when the user takes action.
Sequence #1:
Office 1 Office 2 Lobby Action
User #1: Disarms (Armed) Disarms
User #2: (Disarmed) Disarms No Change
User #1: Arms (Disarmed) No change
User #2: (Armed) Arms Arms
Sequence #2:
Office 1 Office 2 Lobby Action
User #2: (Armed) Disarms Disarms
User #1: Disarms (Disarmed) (No change)
User #2: (Disarmed) Arms No Change
User #1: Arms (Armed) No Change
Notice that in sequence #1, since Office #2 was the last to arm, the lobby also
armed (Office #2 is programmed to affect and arm the lobby). In sequence #2,
the lobby could not arm when Office #2 armed, because Office #1, which affects
the lobby, was still disarmed.
When Office #1 armed, the lobby still did not arm because Office #1 was not
programmed to arm the lobby. User #1 would have to arm the lobby manually.
Therefore, you would want to program a partition to affect and arm the lobby, if
the users of that partition are expected to be the "last out" of the building.
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Do not assign Partition 1 as the common lobby. All fire zones should be
assigned to this partition to ensure that all fire test modes operate correctly.
How User Access Codes Affect the Common Lobby
Codes with "Global" Arming
If a code is given "global arming" when it is defined (see Section 27: USER
ACCESS CODES
), the keypad will ask a "Arm all?" or "Disarm all?" whenever
the user tries to arm or disarm the partitions he has access to from an alpha
keypad. This allows the user to pick and choose the partitions to be armed or
disarmed, and so eliminates the "automatic" operation of the lobby. Keep in
mind, however, that if attempting to arm all, and another "affecting" partition is
disarmed, the user will not be able to arm the lobby, and the message "UNABLE
TO ARM LOBBY PARTITION" will be displayed.
Codes with "Non-Global" Arming
If arming with a non-global code, the lobby partition operation will be automatic,
as described by fields 1*18 and 1*19.
Other Methods of Arming/Disarming
When arming or disarming a partition that affects and/or arms the common lobby
in one of the following manners, lobby logic remains active:
• Quick-Arm
• Keyswitch
• Wireless Button
• Wireless Keypad
Arming/Disarming Remotely
If arming or disarming remotely (through VLINK downloading software), the lobby
will not automatically follow another partition that is programmed to arm or disarm
the lobby. The lobby must be armed separately, after arming all affecting
partitions first.
Auto-Arming/Disarming
If scheduling is used to automatically arm and/or disarm partitions, the Lobby
partition will not automatically follow another partition that is programmed to arm
or disarm the lobby. The lobby must be included as a partition to be
armed/disarmed.
If using auto-arming, make sure that the Auto-arm Delay and Auto-arm
Warning periods (fields 2*05 and 2*06) combined are longer than that of any
other partition that affects the lobby. This will cause the lobby to arm last.
Master Keypad Setup and Operation
Although this system has eight actual partitions, it provides an extra partition
strictly for the purpose of assigning keypads as "Master" keypads for the system.
Any keypad assigned to Partition 9 in #93 Device Programming mode will make
that keypad a "Master" keypad. A Master keypad reflects the status of the entire
system (Partitions 1-8) on its display at one time. 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.
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The following is an example of a typical display:
S Y S T E M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
S T A T U S R R N N A ✴B
Possible status indications include:
A = Armed Away M= Armed Maximum
S = Armed Stay I = Armed Instant
R = Ready N= Not Ready
B = Bypassed/Ready ✴ = Alarm Memory/Trouble present
To obtain more information regarding a particular partition, enter ✴+ [Partition
No.] (i.e., ✴4). This will allow viewing only of that partition. In order to affect that
partition, the user must use a code that has access to that partition. Also, in
order for a user of any partition to log onto 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:
FAULT 02 LOADING
DOCK WINDOW
Additional zone faults will be displayed one at a time. To display a new partition's
status, press ✴+ [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." Neither LED will be lit if only some partitions are armed and/or only some
partitions are "ready."
The sounder on a Master keypad will reflect the sound of the most critical
condition 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 (rapid beeping)
The sounder may be silenced by pressing any key on the Master keypad or a
keypad on the partition where the condition exists.
A Master keypad uses the same panics as Partition 1. Master keypad panics are
sent to Partition 1, and will activate on Partition 1. Therefore, panics must be
programmed for Partition 1.
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