ADEMCO VISTA-20PS User manual

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IMPORTANT!
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 Central Monitoring Station in the event
that the telephone lines are out of order (alarm signals are normally sent over
the phone lines).
EARLY WARNING FIRE DETECTION
Early warning fire detection is important in a home. Smoke and heat detectors
have played a key role in reducing fire deaths in the United States. With regard
to the number and placement of smoke/heat detectors, we subscribe to the
recommendations contained in the National Fire Protection Association's
National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72). These recommendations can be found on
page 47 of this manual.
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This manual is a step-by-step guide that will acquaint you with the system's
features and benefits. It defines the components and their functions, describes
their operation, and provides clear step-by-step instructions for normal and
emergency procedures. Keep this manual in a convenient place so that you can
refer to it as necessary.

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Table of Contents
System Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Introduction....................................................................................................................................... 5
System Basics.................................................................................................................................... 5
Using the Voice Message Center ...................................................................................................... 7
About The Keypads .................................................................................................................................. 8
General Information.......................................................................................................................... 8
Fixed-Word Display Keypad ........................................................................................................... 10
Functions of the Keypads....................................................................................................................... 11
Entry/Exit Delays................................................................................................................................... 14
Entry Delay...................................................................................................................................... 14
Exit Delay ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Exit Alarms...................................................................................................................................... 15
Checking For Open Zones ...................................................................................................................... 16
Using the [∗] Key to Display and Announce System Status.......................................................... 16
Arming the System................................................................................................................................. 17
STAY Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Entry Delay On .................................................................... 17
NIGHT-STAY Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Plus Selected Zones ................................................ 17
INSTANT Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Entry Delay Off............................................................. 17
AWAY Mode: Arms Entire System, Entry Delay On..................................................................... 17
MAXIMUM Mode: Arms Entire System, Entry Delay Off............................................................ 17
Arming Commands.......................................................................................................................... 18
Single Button Arming ..................................................................................................................... 19
Single Button “Step” Arming .......................................................................................................... 19
Keyswitch................................................................................................................................................ 20
Using the Keyswitch ....................................................................................................................... 20
Disarming and Silencing Alarms........................................................................................................... 21
Using the [OFF] key........................................................................................................................ 21
Bypassing Protection Zones ................................................................................................................... 22
Using the BYPASS Key................................................................................................................... 22
Quick Bypass ................................................................................................................................... 23
Chime Mode ............................................................................................................................................ 24
Using the Chime Mode.................................................................................................................... 24
Using the Voice Chime.................................................................................................................... 24
Date and Time ........................................................................................................................................ 25
Viewing the Current Date and Time.............................................................................................. 25
Setting the Date and Time.............................................................................................................. 25
Panic Keys............................................................................................................................................... 26
Using Panic Keys............................................................................................................................. 26
Macro Key Programming & Usage ........................................................................................................ 27
About Macro Keys ........................................................................................................................... 27

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Example of Macro Programming ....................................................................................................28
Using a Programmed Macro Key....................................................................................................28
Using Device Commands........................................................................................................................ 29
About Device Commands ................................................................................................................ 29
Paging Feature ....................................................................................................................................... 30
About Automatic Paging ................................................................................................................. 30
About Manual Paging...................................................................................................................... 31
Latch Key Paging ............................................................................................................................ 31
Security Codes & Authority Levels........................................................................................................ 32
About Security Codes ...................................................................................................................... 32
Authority Level Definitions ............................................................................................................ 32
How to Assign User Codes and Attributes..................................................................................... 33
Accessing Other Partitions (VISTA-20P/PS Series).............................................................................. 34
About Accessing Partitions ............................................................................................................. 34
Using the GoTo Command.............................................................................................................. 35
Multi-Partition Arming................................................................................................................... 35
Common Zone Operation (VISTA-20P/PS Series).......................................................................... 36
Scheduling............................................................................................................................................... 37
About Scheduling............................................................................................................................. 37
Creating Schedules.......................................................................................................................... 37
Event Logging Procedures...................................................................................................................... 39
About Event Logging....................................................................................................................... 39
Viewing the Event Log.................................................................................................................... 39
Testing the System................................................................................................................................. 41
About Testing the System............................................................................................................... 41
Trouble Conditions ................................................................................................................................. 42
Maintaining Your System ...................................................................................................................... 45
Fire Alarm System ................................................................................................................................. 46
Quick Guide to Basic System Functions................................................................................................ 50
Summary of Audible/Visual Notifications............................................................................................. 51
Regulatory Statements and Warnings .................................................................................................. 53
System Features..................................................................................................................................... 55
User Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 56
Paging Setup.................................................................................................................................... 57
List of Output Devices..................................................................................................................... 58
LIMITATIONS OF THIS SYSTEM....................................................................................................... 59
WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................................... 60

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System Overview
Introduction
Congratulations on your ownership of an ADEMCO Security System. You've made a
wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the latest in security protection
technology today, and millions of premises are protected by ADEMCO systems. This
system provides:
•Three forms of protection: burglary, fire* and emergency
•At least one keypad which provides control of system and displays system status
•Various sensors for perimeter and interior burglary protection
•Smoke or combustion detectors* designed to provide early warning in case of fire.
Your system may also have been programmed to automatically send alarm or status
messages over the phone lines to a Central Monitoring Station.
* Commercial installations and some residential systems may not include fire
protection – check with your installer.
NOTE: The features and procedures described in this manual apply to both the
VISTA-20P/PS Series and VISTA-15P Series security systems. Differences are noted
where applicable.
System Basics
Burglary Protection
•Several modes of burglary protection: Stay, Night-Stay, Away, Instant, Maximum.
STAY: arms perimeter zones only and entry delay is on
INSTANT: same as STAY, except entry delay is off
NIGHT-STAY: arms perimeter zones and selected interior zones; entry delay on
AWAY: arms perimeter and all interior zones, entry delay is on
MAXIMUM: same as AWAY, except entry delay is off
•You can BYPASS selected zones while leaving the rest of the system armed.
•CHIME mode alerts you to the opening of protected doors and windows while the
system is disarmed.
Fire Protection
•Fire protection is always active (if installed) and an alarm sounds if a fire
condition is detected
•If necessary, you can manually initiate a fire alarm using the keypad (if
programmed).
•Refer to the Fire Alarm System section for information regarding fire protection,
smoke detectors and planning emergency exit routes.
Security Codes
•You were assigned a 4-digit security code during system installation.
•Use your security code when arming and disarming the system, and when
performing other system functions.
•Other users can be assigned different security codes, each with different
authority levels, which define the system functions a particular user can perform.

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System Overview (cont’d)
Zones and Partitions
•The system sensing devices have been assigned to various “zones,”which are specific
areas of protection (e.g., front door, kitchen window, etc.).
•Zone numbers are displayed at the keypad when an alarm or trouble condition occurs
on a sensor.
•Partitions (VISTA-20P/PS Series) provide two independent areas of protection, with
each partition containing a group of zones that can be armed and disarmed without
affecting other zones or users.
•Partitioned systems (VISTA-20P/PS Series) can include a common zone area, which is
an area shared by users of both partitions (such as a lobby in a building).
Arming, Step-Arming and Disarming Burglary Protection
•The system must be armed before the burglary protection can sense intrusions.
•To arm your system, enter your user code followed by the desired arming key.
•If programmed, the [#] key can be pressed instead of entering the security code when
arming the system.
•You can also use the step-arming feature if programmed, to arm the system. This is a
function key that allows you to arm the system in one of three modes by simply
pressing the key repeatedly.
•To disarm the system, enter your user code, then press the [OFF] key.
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.
•The message remains displayed even after disarming the system, but can be
cleared with another “off”sequence.
Function Keys
•The “A,” “B,” “C,”and “D” keys on the keypad can be programmed to perform various
functions.
•Functions include: activate a panic alarm, arm the system, provide step arming,
switch lights on/off, send a message to a pager, display Time/Date, and start a
programmed Macro sequence.
Phone Access
•If included, a phone module permits you to access the system via a touch-tone phone,
either on-premises or by call-in when away.
•When you call in, the phone module announces system status over the telephone, and
you can arm/disarm the system and perform most function commands remotely using
the telephone keys.
•Complete information for using these features is provided with the voice module.

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System Overview (cont’d)
Paging Feature
•If programmed, the system can automatically send certain system condition
messages to up to four (VISTA-20P/PS Series) or two (VISTA-15P Series) pagers.
•The display consists of code numbers that indicate the type of condition that has
occurred.
Scheduling
•Your system can be programmed to automatically perform certain functions (e.g.,
arm the system) at a predetermined time each day.
Using the Voice Message Center
Voice keypads feature a voice message
center that lets you record and playback
one message.
•The message can be up to 2.5-minutes
long
•The message remains in the Keypad’s
memory until a new message is
recorded.
•The volume control of the message is
adjustable.
•Refer to the procedures below when
using the Message Center functions.
1
OFF
4
MAX
7
INSTANT
READY
2
AWAY
5
TEST
8
CODE
0
3
STAY
6
BYPASS
9
CHIME
#
ARMED
READY
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MESSAGE
MIC
SPEAKER LCD
DISPLAY
FUNCTION
KEYS
MICROPHONE
LEDs
RECORD VOLUME PLAY
STATUS VOICE FUNCTION
Message Center Functions
To… Press these keys… Notes…
record a
message #
FUNCTION
+ 0
VOICE
+ 1
OFF
RECORD
The red MESSAGE LED lights.
Message remains in memory
until a new message is recorded.
end
recording 1
OFF
RECORD
The red MESSAGE LED flashes,
indicating message waiting.
play a
message #
FUNCTION
+ 0
VOICE
+ 3
STAY
PLAY
The recorded message plays and
the red MESSAGE LED turns
off.
adjust the
volume #
FUNCTION
+ 0
VOICE
+ 2
AWAY
VOLUME
, then press
volume key [3] ↑(up) or [6] ↓(down)
Adjusting message volume also
adjusts status volume. Volume
cannot be adjusted while
playing.

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About The Keypads
General Information
Your keypads allow you to control all system functions and feature the following:
•A telephone style (digital) keypad
•Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD) that show the nature and location of all occurrences
•Built-in sounder that sounds during alarms and troubles. The sounder also "beeps"
during certain system functions and also when depressing any of the keys (to
acknowledge the key press).
•Backlighting of the LCD display windows. Backlighting turns on when any key is
pressed or when entering the premises through any assigned entry/exit door. This
feature is helpful when a keypad is located in a dimly lit area.
•Some keypads have a voice feature that announces the nature and location of all
system occurrences. Voice keypads also announce any faulted entry/exit or
perimeter zone when Chime mode is on. Ask your installer if this option has been
programmed for your system.
IMPORTANT: If the keypad beeps rapidly upon entering the premises, it indicates that an
alarm has occurred during your absence and an intruder may still be on the premises.
LEAVE IMMEDIATELY and CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location.
Alpha Display 2-line alpha display keypads feature a 2-line, 32-character
alphanumeric LCD that displays system messages in friendly
English. These keypads can also be programmed with custom
zone descriptors.
Fixed-Word Display Fixed-Word display keypads are functionally identical to
Alpha display keypads, but the LCD display uses pre-
designated words to identify the nature and location of
occurrences.

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About The Keypads (cont’d)
1
OFF
4
MAX
7
INSTANT
READY
2
AWAY
5
TEST
8
CODE
0
3
STAY
6
BYPASS
9
CHIME
#
ARMED
READY
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Standard Fixed-Word Display Keypad
1
OFF
4
MAX
7
INSTANT
READY
2
AWAY
5
TEST
8
CODE
0
3
STAY
6
BYPASS
9
CHIME
#
ARMED
READY
6160-00-001-V0
Standard Alpha Display Keypad
1
OFF
4
MAX
7
INSTANT
READY
2
AWAY
5
TEST
8
CODE
0
3
STAY
6
BYPASS
9
CHIME
#
ARMED
READY
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MESSAGE
MIC
RECORD VOLUME PLAY
STATUS VOICE FUNCTION
Voice-Capable Alpha Display Keypad

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About The Keypads (Cont’d)
FIXED-WORD DISPLAY KEYPAD
AWAY: All burglary zones, interior and
perimeter, are armed.
STAY: Perimeter burglary zones, such as
protected windows and doors, are
armed.
NIGHT-STAY: When specific interior zones are
armed and all others bypassed,
the NIGHT and STAY indicators
are both on.
INSTANT: Entry delay is turned off:
Lit with STAY = Instant mode
Lit with AWAY = Maximum mode
ALARM
FIRE
AWAY
BYPASS
STAY
CHECK INSTANT CANCELED
NIGHT NO AC
NOT READY
CHIME BAT
PHONE TEST
6150disp
FIXED-WORD DISPLAY
BYPASS: This appears when one or more burglary protection zones have been
bypassed.
NOT READY: Appears when burglary portion of the system is not ready for arming (due
to open protection zones). The system is ready to arm when this message
disappears and the READY indicator light comes on.
NO AC: Appears when AC power has been cut off. System is operating on backup
battery power.
AC: Appears when AC power is present.
CHIME: Appears when the chime feature is activated.
BAT: Low battery condition in a wireless sensor (if zone number displayed) or
low system battery (if no zone number displayed).
ALARM: 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 in alarm.
CHECK: Appears when a malfunction is discovered in the system at any time, or if
an open is detected in a fire zone at any time, or a fault in a DAY/NIGHT
burglary zone during a disarmed period. Accompanied by a display of
zone number in trouble.
FIRE: Appears when a fire alarm is generated. Accompanied by a display of the
zone in alarm.
A FIRE display also appears when a fire alarm is manually activated,
accompanied by a display of emergency key zone number programmed for
fire.
CANCELED: Appears when an alarm has been silenced by the Code + OFF sequence
and will remain on until another Code + OFF sequence is keyed.

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Functions of the Keypads
1OFF
4MAX
7
INSTANT
READY
2AWAY
5TEST
8CODE
0
3STAY
6
BYPASS
9CHIME
#
ARMED
READY
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MESSAGE
MIC
RECORD VOLUME PLAY
STATUS VOICE FUNCTION
12 11
10
8
7
9
13
234
6
5
1
18
17
16
15
14
20
19
Voice-capable 2-line Alpha keypad
(shown with flip-down front door removed)
IMPORTANT!
•Match the numerical callouts in the above graphic with the corresponding number on the
following pages for a description of usage.
•When entering codes and commands, sequential key depressions must be made within 4-5
seconds of one another. If 4-5 seconds elapse without a key depression, the entry will be
aborted and must be repeated from its beginning. Be sure to observe this precaution when
performing any of the procedures in this manual.
• If you make a mistake while entering a security code, stop, press the [✱] key, and then
start over. If you stop in the middle while entering a code, and then immediately start
the entry over, an erroneous code might be entered.

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Functions of the Keypads (cont’d)
NOTE: The functions printed directly on
the keys indicate their primary purpose; the
functions printed under some of the keys
(shown in brackets under the respective
key), indicate their alternate or secondary
purpose.
1. DISPLAY WINDOW
Alpha Display Keypads: 2-line, 32-
character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
keypads that display protection point
identification, system status, and
messages.
Fixed-Word Display Keypads:
Display protection zone ID and system
status messages using pre-designated
words in the LCD display area.
2. 1
OFF
Disarms burglary portion of
the system, silences alarms and
audible trouble indicators, and clears
visual display after problem's
correction.
[RECORD] On Voice keypads, used in
conjunction with the FUNCTION and
VOICE keys to record up to a 2.5-
minute message.
3. 2
AWAY
Arms the entire burglary
system, perimeter and interior.
[VOLUME] On Voice keypads, used in
conjunction with the FUNCTION and
desired volume control keys ↑[3] or ↓
[6] to adjust the volume of a recorded
message or voice system status.
4. 3
STAY
Arms perimeter portion of
burglary system only. Interior
protection is not armed, allowing
movement within premises without
causing an alarm.
[PLAY] On Voice keypads, used in
conjunction with the FUNCTION and
VOICE keys to play the recorded
message.
[ ↑] On Voice keypads, used in
conjunction with the FUNCTION and
VOLUME keys to raise the message
and voice system status volume.
5. 4
MAX
Arms the entire burglary
system, perimeter and interior, but
without entry delay feature. Entering
via an entry/exit door will cause an
alarm.
6. 5
TEST
Tests the system and alarm
sounder if disarmed. Refer to Testing
The System section for test procedures.
7. 6
BYPASS
Removes individual
protection zones from being monitored
by the system.
[ ↓] On Voice keypads, used in
conjunction with the FUNCTION and
VOLUME keys to lower the message
and voice system status volume.
8. 7
INSTANT
Arms in manner similar to
the STAY mode, but without the entry
delay feature.
Entering via an entry/exit door will
cause an alarm.
9. 8
CODE
Used to assign additional user
codes for other users of the system.
10. 9
CHIME
Turns CHIME mode on and
off. When on, the opening of windows or
doors while the system is disarmed will
sound 3 beeps at the keypad(s).

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Functions of the Keypads (cont’d)
11. #This key can be used for "Quick
Arming" of the system without use of a
security code (if programmed).
[FUNCTION]On Voice keypads, enables
the desired voice or volume function.
12. 0
[VOICE]On Voice keypads, enables the
RECORD, VOLUME and PLAY
functions.
13. ✱
READY
Used to display all open
protection zones.
[STATUS]On Voice keypads, a
momentary press of the STATUS key
annunciates the current system status.
Pressing the STATUS key a second
time annunciates and displays system
and/or zone faults (if they exist).
14. KEYS 0–9: Used to enter your security
code(s) and to perform their associated
system functions after the security code
has been entered.
15. MIC
On voice keypads, microphone for
Message Center recordings.
16. MESSAGE LED INDICATOR: (RED)
On Voice keypads, flashes red when
message waiting or lights red (steady)
when in record mode.
17. READY LED INDICATOR: (GREEN)
Lit when the system is ready to be
armed (no faults present). While the
system is disarmed, this indicator will
go on and off as protection zones are
closed and opened.
18. ARMED LED INDICATOR: (RED)
Lit when the system has been armed.
19. FUNCTION KEYS: Keys A, B, C, D
may have been programmed for a
variety of functions, including panic
(emergency) functions. For details, see
the Function Keys section.
20. INTERNAL SPEAKER: The built-in
speaker mimics the alarm sounder
during alarms, and will also "beep"
during certain system functions. The
speaker also provides voice playback for
any recorded messages.

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Entry/Exit Delays
Entry Delay
Entry Delays give you time to disarm the system when you re-enter through the
designated entrance door. You must disarm the system before the entry delay period
ends, or an alarm will occur. The keypad beeps during the entry delay period, reminding
you to disarm the system. There are two entry delays (if programmed). The first is for
your primary entrance and the second can be used for a secondary entrance, where a
longer delay is required to walk to the keypad to disarm the system.
You can also arm the system with no entry delay at all by using the INSTANT or
MAXIMUM arming mode. This mode provides greater security while on the premises or
while away for extended periods of time.
See your installer for your delay times.
Partition 1___________________________________________________________
Exit Delay: seconds Entry Delay 1: seconds
Entry Delay 2: seconds
NOTE: Entry/Exit times set for partition 1 also apply to the Common Zone of
the VISTA-20P/PS Series.
Partition 2 (on VISTA-20P/PS Series only) ___________________________
Exit Delay: seconds Entry Delay 1: seconds
EntryDelay2:
seconds
Exit Delay
Exit delay gives you time to leave through the designated exit door without setting off
an alarm. Exit delay begins immediately after arming your system in any arming mode
and Alpha Display keypads display the message “You May Exit Now.”When “You may
exit now”disappears, the system is fully armed. If programmed, a slow beeping will
sound during the exit delay period until the last 10 seconds, which then changes to fast
beeping (alerting you to the end of exit delay). If you cannot leave within this delay time
period, you should stop, disarm the system, and start over to avoid a false alarm.
Exit Delay Restart (if programmed):If you wish to open the entry/exit door to let
someone in after arming STAY, you can restart the exit time delay at any time – simply
press the [✱]key, then let that person in. The system automatically rearms when the
exit delay expires, thereby avoiding having to disarm the system and then rearm it
again.
Additionally, when the system is armed AWAY, reopening and closing the entry/exit
door before exit delay time expires (e.g., re-entering to get a forgotten item), will reset
the exit delay time.

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Entry/Exit Delays (cont’d)
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 sound stops and the message "CANCELED ALARM" or "CA" is
displayed on the keypad, along with a zone number indicating the faulted zone. No
message is sent to the Central Monitoring Station.
To clear the exit alarm condition, the open zone must be made intact; to clear the
display, enter your 4-digit code plus OFF.
If you do not disarm the system before the entry delay ends, and an entry/exit door or
interior zone is still open, the alarm sound continues and an "exit alarm" message is
sent to the Central Monitoring Station. The message ""EXIT ALARM" or "EA" is
displayed on the keypad, along with a zone number indicating the faulted zone. To
stop the alarm, the system must be disarmed (your code plus OFF); to clear the
display, enter your code plus OFF a second time.
An “exit alarm”also results if an entry/exit door or interior zone is faulted within two
minutes after the end of the exit delay.
Your system may have been programmed for this feature to minimize false alarms
sent to the Central Monitoring Station. Ask your installer if "Exit Alarm" is active in
your system. If so, check this box.

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Checking For Open Zones
Using the [∗] Key to Display and Announce System Status
Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows and other protection zones
must be closed or bypassed; otherwise the keypad will display a "Not Ready"
message.
Use the READY key to display all faulted zones, making it easier for you to identify
and secure any open zone.
1. Press [✱] (do not enter code first) to display faulted
zones.
2. Secure or bypass the zones displayed.
The keypad’s READY indicator lights when all
protection zones have been either closed or bypassed.
3. Arm the system as desired.
Alpha Display:
DISARMED - PRESS ∗
TO SHOW FAULTS
Fixed-Word Display:
Zone no. and “NOT READY”
Voice Status: Voice keypads (if installed), can announce system status and faulted
zones (up to 3 zone descriptors) if the Voice Status feature is turned on.
To turn the Voice Status feature on/off: Press the following keys:
[#] + [0] + [2] + [4] (also turns on Voice Chime mode; see Chime mode section)
To announce Status: Press [✱] STATUS key once.
To announce faulted zones: Press the [✱] STATUS key a second time within 5
seconds of the first press.

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Arming the System
STAY Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Entry Delay On
•Used when you want to arm the system with persons staying inside (or if you have
pets that are moving throughout the premises).
•The perimeter sensors are armed, but interior sensors are left disarmed.
•Exit delay begins (you can leave through the entry/exit door, if desired).
•An alarm sounds if any protected window or non-entry/exit door is opened.
•You may otherwise move freely within the premises.
•Persons entering later can enter through an entry/exit door, but they must disarm
the system within the entry delay period to avoid sounding an alarm.
NIGHT-STAY Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Plus Selected Zones
•Use NIGHT-STAY mode to provide increased security while staying inside.
•Arms same as STAY mode, but also arms preselected interior sensors (programmed
by your installer), while other interior sensors are left disarmed.
•Persons entering later can enter through an entry/exit door but they must disarm
the system and must not violate any of the programmed interior zones to avoid
sounding an alarm.
•IMPORTANT: When NIGHT-STAY mode is on, the selected interior zones are
armed and cause an alarm if anyone enters those areas (e.g., waking in the middle
of the night). To avoid sounding an alarm, you must disarm the system before any
activity takes place in those interior zones.
INSTANT Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Entry Delay Off
•Used when staying inside and do not expect anyone to use an entry/exit door.
•Arms same as STAY mode.
•An alarm sounds immediately if any protected perimeter window or any door is
opened, including entry/exit doors.
•IMPORTANT: Arming the system in this mode greatly increases the chance of
false alarms. Use extreme care in selecting this mode of arming.
AWAY Mode: Arms Entire System, Entry Delay On
•Used when nobody will be staying inside (including pets).
•The entire system (interior and perimeter) is armed.
•Exit delay begins letting you leave through the entry/exit door.
•An alarm sounds if a protected window or any door is opened, or if any movement
is detected inside your premises.
•You can re-enter through an entry/exit door, but you must disarm the system
within the entry delay period to avoid sounding an alarm.
MAXIMUM Mode: Arms Entire System, Entry Delay Off
•Used when leaving the premises for extended periods (e.g., vacation).
•Arms same as Away mode, but entry delay is off.
•An alarm sounds same as Away mode, and sounds upon opening entry/exit doors.

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Arming the System (cont’d)
Arming Commands
Before arming, close all perimeter doors and windows and make sure the Ready to Arm
message is displayed.
Mode Press these keys…Keypad Confirms By…
STAY security code + 3
STAY
•three beeps
•armed STAY message displayed
•red ARMED indicator lights
NIGHT-
STAY
security code + 3
STAY
+ 3
STAY
•three beeps
•NIGHT-STAY message displayed
•red ARMED indicator lights
INSTANT security code + 7
INSTANT
•three beeps
•armed STAY message displayed
•red ARMED indicator lights
Note that entry delay is turned off.
AWAY security code + 2
AWAY
two beeps, or, if programmed, beeping for
duration of exit delay
•armed AWAY message displayed
•red ARMED indicator lights
Leave the premises through an entry/exit
door during the exit delay period to avoid
causing an alarm. The keypad beeps
rapidly during the last 5 seconds of the
exit delay to warn you that it is ending.
MAXIMUM security code + 4
MAX
•same as AWAY (described above)
Note that entry delay is turned off.
Quick Arming
If "Quick Arming" was programmed by the installer, the [#] key can be pressed in
place of the security code when arming the system in any of the arming modes.
However, the 4-digit security code must always be used to disarm the
system.
Function Key Arming
For any arming command, a function key may have also been programmed for your
system. If so, you can press and hold the appropriate function key for 2 seconds to
arm the system. See your installer for the designated functions (see Single Button
Arming section).
Refer to the Accessing Other Partitions section for information on multi-partition
arming (VISTA-20P/PS Series only).

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Arming the System (cont’d)
Single Button Arming
The “A”, “B”, “C”, and/or “D” keys on your keypad may have been programmed for
single-button arming. Note that while it is not necessary to use a security code for
arming (by using the Quick Arm method described previously), a security code must
always be used to disarm the system.
If Single-Button Arming is programmed:
•A function key has been assigned to a specific type of arming: STAY mode,
NIGHT-STAY mode, AWAY mode, or STEP-ARMING (see Step-Arming
paragraph).
•You DO NOT need to enter your user code before pressing the function key but
you always need your user security code to DISARM the system.
Before arming, close all perimeter doors and windows.
1. Press and hold the assigned function key for 2
seconds (no code is required). Function keys are
shown below.
321
654
987
#0
*
READY
INSTANT
OFF
CODE
AWAY
TEST
CHECK
STAY
BYPASS
A
B
C
D
ADT3000-007-V0
Alpha Display:
DISARMED
READY TO ARM
Fixed-Word Display: Green LED lit
2.
The keypad begins beeping and displays the
armed message. The red ARMED indicator also
lights.
Alpha Display:
ARMED***AWAY***
YOU MAY EXIT NOW
Fixed-Word Display: AWAY
Single Button “Step”Arming
Single-Button “Step”arming may be programmed into one of the lettered keys (A, B,
C, or D). Check with your installer to see if this has been done in your system.
If Step-Arming is programmed:
•The assigned key provides a choice of three levels of security.
•The selected key can be pressed once, twice, or three times, increasing the level of
security with each press, as follows
Key
Ø
First Press
Ø
Second Press
Ø
Third Press
Ø
A, B, C, D Armed-STAY Armed NIGHT-STAY
(if programmed)
Armed-AWAY

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Keyswitch
Using the Keyswitch
Your system may be equipped with a keyswitch for use when arming and disarming.
Red and green lights 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 or flashes when system is armed in AWAY or STAY mode.
See your installer for the meanings of the lit red light:
Lit Steady = system armed AWAY or
system armed STAY and exit delay has expired
Flashing = system armed STAY and exit delay timer active
Rapid flashing = an alarm has occurred (memory of alarm).
Before arming, close all perimeter doors and windows.
To arm in the AWAY mode:
Turn the key to the right for 1/2 second and release.
Keypads beep twice and the red indicator lights or
flashes.
To arm in the STAY mode:
Turn the key to the right and hold for longer than 1
second, then release. Keypads beep three times and
the red indicator lights or flashes.
To disarm the system:
Turn the key to the right and release. The red light
turns off
GREEN RED