ADEMCO VISTA-20SE User manual

VISTA-20 SE
2-PARTITIONED
SECURITY SYSTEM
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
®
Principal changes between the VISTA-20SE and the
former VISTA-20 are indicated by margin lines.
N7526V4 Rev B 4/99
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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.
THIS CONTROL COMPLIES WITH NFPA REQUIREMENTS FOR
TEMPORAL PULSE SOUNDING OF FIRE NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES.
DINING KITCHEN
BEDROOM
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LIVING ROOM
TV ROOM KITCHEN
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Smoke Detectors for Minimum Protection
Smoke Detectors for Additional Protection
Heat-Activated Detectors
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
Section 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................7
Section 2. INSTALLING THE CONTROL..................................................................................... 10
Mounting the Cabinet........................................................................................................ 10
Installing the Lock (if used) ............................................................................................. 10
Mounting the Control's Circuit Board Alone in the Cabinet........................................... 11
Mounting Control and RF Receiver Circuit Boards Together in the Cabinet................ 11
Standard Phone Line Connections....................................................................................12
Wiring the AC Transformer ..............................................................................................12
Installing the Back-Up Battery.........................................................................................13
Earth Ground Connections ...............................................................................................13
Section 3. INSTALLING REMOTE KEYPADS............................................................................. 14
Keypads That May Be Used..............................................................................................14
Wiring The Keypads.......................................................................................................... 14
Mounting The Keypads......................................................................................................15
Using A Supplementary Power Supply To Power Additional Keypads.......................... 15
Preliminary Check-Out Procedure....................................................................................16
Section 4. BASIC HARD-WIRED ZONES 1–8............................................................................... 17
Installing the Hard-Wired Zones ...................................................................................... 17
Common Characteristics For Zones 1–8........................................................................17
Wiring Burglary and Panic Devices to Zones 1–8......................................................... 17
Wiring 2-Wire Smoke Detectors to Zone 1 .................................................................... 17
“Verify” Operation of 2-Wire Smoke Detectors in Zone 1.............................................17
Turning Off Fire Alarm Sounding ................................................................................. 18
Wiring 4-Wire Smoke/Combustion Detectors on Zones 2–7.........................................18
Wiring 2-Wire Latching Type Glass Break Detectors on Zone 8.................................19
Check-Out Procedure for Hard-Wired Zones ................................................................... 20
Section 5. WIRED ZONE EXPANSION (4219, 4229) ...................................................................21
Installing Zone Expansion Units ......................................................................................21
Connections and Set-Up.................................................................................................21
Check-Out Procedure for Wired Expansion Zones...........................................................22
Section 6. WIRELESS ZONE EXPANSION (5800 SYSTEM) .....................................................23
General Information.......................................................................................................... 23
Receiver Supervision ......................................................................................................23
House Identification .......................................................................................................23
Installing the 5881/5882 RF Receiver............................................................................... 23
RF System Installation Advisories ................................................................................ 23
Installation and Set-Up of the 5881/5882 Receiver ...................................................... 24
Installing the 5800TM Module..........................................................................................25
Mounting the 5800TM Module ...................................................................................... 25
5800TM Wiring Connections ......................................................................................... 25
5800 Series Transmitters ..................................................................................................25
General............................................................................................................................ 25
Transmitter Supervision................................................................................................ 25
Transmitter Input Types ...............................................................................................26
Transmitter Battery Life ...............................................................................................26
Using the Transmitter Sniffer Mode ................................................................................26
5800 Series Transmitters Table........................................................................................ 27
Section 7 RELAY OUTPUTS & POWERLINE CARRIER DEVICES...................................... 29
Relay/Powerline Carrier Device Basics ............................................................................29
Nos. 4204 And 4229 Output Relay Modules .................................................................... 29
4204/4229 Setup.......................................................................................................... 29
Powerline Carrier Devices................................................................................................. 30
Wiring Connections..................................................................................................... 31
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Section 8. 4285 PHONE MODULE.................................................................................................. 32
Installing the Phone Module ............................................................................................. 32
General Information.......................................................................................................32
Mounting The Phone Module......................................................................................... 32
Phone Module Wiring..................................................................................................... 33
Caller ID Units ............................................................................................................... 33
Checking the Operation of the 4285 Phone Module......................................................... 35
Section 9. EXTERNAL SOUNDERS...............................................................................................36
Compatible Sounders.........................................................................................................36
Sounder Connections.........................................................................................................37
Testing the Sounder........................................................................................................... 37
Section 10. LONG RANGE RADIO ................................................................................................... 38
General Information.......................................................................................................... 38
Connection..........................................................................................................................38
Section 11. AUDIO ALARM VERIFICATION (AAV) UNIT.......................................................... 39
General Information.......................................................................................................... 39
Wiring Connections............................................................................................................ 39
Section 12. FINAL POWER UP ......................................................................................................... 41
Earth Ground Connections ...............................................................................................41
Connecting the Back-Up Battery......................................................................................41
Calculating the Battery Size Needed ............................................................................41
Making the Battery Connections................................................................................... 42
Auxiliary Device Current Draw Worksheet ..................................................................... 42
Section 13. MECHANICS OF PROGRAMMING ............................................................................43
General Programming Information.................................................................................. 43
Entering Program Mode.................................................................................................... 43
Programming a Data Field................................................................................................ 43
Reviewing a Data Field/Erasing an Entry in a Data Field ............................................. 44
Interactive Mode Programming (✱56, ✱80, ✱82, and ✱83) .............................................. 44
Loading Factory Defaults ..................................................................................................44
Programming System Setup Fields ..................................................................................44
Exiting the Programming Mode........................................................................................ 44
Section 14. ZONE RESPONSE TYPE DEFINITIONS...................................................................45
Section 15. DATA FIELD DESCRIPTIONS ....................................................................................47
Section 16. ZONE PROGRAMMING (*56 Menu Mode)................................................................ 57
Section 17. OUTPUT DEVICES (*80 Menu Mode) ........................................................................61
Section 18. ZONE LISTS (*81 Menu Mode) ....................................................................................65
Section 19. ALPHA DESCRIPTION PROGRAMMING (*82 Menu Mode)................................ 66
Assigning Zone Descriptors...............................................................................................66
Entering Zone Descriptors (in program Menu Mode ✱82)............................................... 66
Adding Custom Words....................................................................................................... 69
Alpha Vocabulary List (For Entering Zone Descriptors)................................................. 70
Character (ASCII) Chart ...................................................................................................70
Section 20. USING SEQUENTIAL MODE (*83 Menu Mode) ..................................................... 71
Section 21. REMOTE PROGRAMMING AND CONTROL (DOWNLOADING)........................ 74
General Information.......................................................................................................... 74
Equipment Required ......................................................................................................... 74
Inititial Download..............................................................................................................74
Remote Programming Information................................................................................... 75
Remote Programming Advisory Notes ............................................................................. 75
Section 22. SYSTEM COMMUNICATION ......................................................................................76
Report Code Formats.........................................................................................................76
Table of Contact ID Codes................................................................................................. 78
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Section 23. SYSTEM OPERATION................................................................................................... 79
Security Codes.................................................................................................................... 79
Keypad Functions.............................................................................................................. 80
Trouble Conditions ............................................................................................................82
Section 24. TESTING THE SYSTEM................................................................................................ 83
Test Procedure ................................................................................................................... 83
To the Installer ..................................................................................................................84
Section 25. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ..................................................................................... 85
Contacting Technical Support In The Event Of Problems .............................................. 87
REGULATORY AGENCY STATEMENTS ...................................................................... 88
Section 26. SPECIFICATIONS & ACCESSORIES ........................................................................89
Specifications .....................................................................................................................89
Accessories (Compatible Devices) .....................................................................................91
APPENDIX A. 5800 RF System Wireless Transmitters, Input Loop Identification Diagrams....... 92
Index ........................................................................................................................................................ 94
Limitations Of This Alarm System.................................................................................................... 98
Summary Of Connections ................................................................................................................... 99
Limited Warranty................................................................................................................................ 100
Programming Form........................................................................................................................ Insert
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. Installing the Cabinet Lock................................................................. 10
Figure 2. Mounting The PC Board ..................................................................... 11
Figure 3. Mounting the PC Board & RF Receiver Together in the Cabinet..... 11
Figure 4. Telephone Line Connections ...............................................................12
Figure 5. Connection of 4300 Transformer to the Control Board ..................... 13
Figure 6. Keypad Connections to the Control Board ......................................... 15
Figure 7. Using a Supplementary Power Supply............................................... 16
Figure 8. 2-Wire Smoke Detector Connected to Zone 1..................................... 18
Figure 9. 4-Wire Smoke Detector Connections (Zones 2–7) .............................. 18
Figure 10. Glass Break Detector Connections to Zone 8 ................................... 19
Figure 11. Wiring Connection, 4219 & 4229 (4229 shown) ............................... 21
Figure 12. 5881/5882 RF Receiver (cover removed)........................................... 24
Figure 13. 4229 Connections To Control ............................................................ 30
Figure 14. 4204 Connections To Control ............................................................ 30
Figure 15. 4300 Transformer Wiring Connections ............................................31
Figure 16. 4285 Phone Module Wiring Connections.......................................... 34
Figure 17. Typical Sounder Wiring..................................................................... 37
Figure 18. Long Range Radio Connections......................................................... 38
Figure 19. NOT USED
Figure 20. Connection of AAV Unit When Not Using a 4285 Phone Module... 40
Figure 21. Connection of AAV Unit When Also Using a 4285 Phone Module . 40
Figure 22. VISTA-20SE Summary of Connections ..................Inside Back Cover
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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-20SE is a 2-partition control that supports up to 32 zones, using basic hard-
wired, wired expansion, and/or wireless zones, plus 3 keypad activated zones.
Basic Hardwired Zones
Provides 8 basic hardwired zones having the following characteristics:
• EOLR supervision supporting N.O. or N.C. sensors
• Programmable response time (10, 350, or 700 milliseconds)
• Individually assignable to either partition
• Up to sixteen 2-wire smoke detectors on zone 1
• 4-wire smoke or heat detectors on zones 2 through 7 (as many as can be
powered from AUX power on the control)
• Up to fifty 2-wire latching type glassbreak detectors on zone 8 with auto
reset
Optional Expansion Zones (up to 24 total, wired and wireless)
Wired Expansion:
Supports up to 8 additional wired zones using a 4219 expansion module or
4229 expansion/relay module. These zones have the following
characteristics:
• EOLR supervision supporting N.O. or N.C. sensors
• 300–500 msec normal response with an option for fast (10–15 msec)
response on loop A (first expansion zone)
Wireless Expansion:
Supports up to 24 wireless zones (less if using wired expansion zones).
• Requires the use of a 5881(5882 in Canada) type RF Receiver, as
indicated below
Receiver Model No. of Zones
5881L/5882L Up to 8
5881M/5882M Up to 16
5881H/5882H Up to 24
• Requires the use of 5800 series wireless transmitters
Two Partitions • Provides the ability to control two separate areas independently, each
area functioning as if it had its own separate control
• Zones (including wireless) assignable to either partition 1 or 2
• Relay and Powerline Carrier device outputs assignable to either
partition 1 or 2, or to both partitions
• Certain system options, such as Entry/Exit delay and Subscriber
Account number, programmed independently for each partition
• Common Zone option allows either partition to arm, while leaving a
common area (ex. lobby or foyer) disarmed for access into the other
partition. Refer to the ZONE LISTS section for details on programming
a common zone.
ULIn UL installations, the system may be configured as a single partition only.
Remote Keypads
Up to 4 of any of the following keypads may be used in each partition:
Fixed-Word Keypads: 4127* 4137AD 127*6137 and 6128.
* These keypads cannot be used if the 4285 Phone Module is being used.
Alpha Keypads: 5137AD 6139 (2-line alphanumeric displays)
6138(1-line alphanumeric display).
For programming from a keypad, a 5137AD or 6139 2-line Alpha keypad
must be connected to partition 1 (but need not stay in the system).
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Security Codes • One installer code for entire system (user 1)
• One Master code for each partition (user 2)
• 12 secondary user codes for each partition (users 3–14)
• One baby-sitter code for each partition (user 15)
• One duress code for each partition (user 16)
Baby-sitter Code:A special code that can only be used to disarm the system
if that particular code was used to arm it.
Duress Code: An emergency code which, when entered by any user to
disarm or arm the system, will send a silent duress message to the central
station.
Keypad Panic Keys
• Up to 3 programmable panic key functions are provided.
• Designated as Zones 95, 96, 99
• Activated by wired & wireless keypads
• Reported separately by partition, distinguished by subscriber ID
number
Zone Monitor Feature
• The control will sense a high resistance in the loops on hard-wired
zones 2–8 if it is present, and will display a trouble message (rather
than an alarm) for the affected zone when the system is in the disarmed
mode. This feature also prevents the system from being armed while
this high resistance condition exists.
Exit Error False Alarm Prevention Feature
• Enables the system to determine the difference between an actual
alarm and an alarm caused by leaving an Entry/Exit or Interior zone
open after the exit delay expires. If not disarmed in time, an alarm will
sound and an “Exit Error” report sent to the central station.
• An Exit Alarm condition will also occur if an Entry/Exit or Interior zone
re-opens within 2 minutes after the end of an exit delay.
Optional Output Relays and Powerline Carrier Devices (X-10 type)
• Up to 4 relays using one 4204 Relay Module
• Up to 2 relays using one 4229 Zone/Relay Module
• Up to 8 Powerline Carrier devices (you must subtract the number of
relay outputs actually used by the 4204 or 4229 modules, if used)
• Actions programmable to respond to zone activity or manual keypad
entries
Powerline Carrier devices require the use of optional 4300 transformer
module instead of the supplied 1321 AC transformer.
Optional Phone Module
• Supports the Ademco 4285 Phone Module on Partition 1 only.
• Provides access to the system via on premises or off-premises phones for
arming, disarming, etc., plus control of relay outputs and Powerline
Carrier devices.
Paging Feature • If programmed, the paging feature allows certain system conditions to
be reported to a pager, where a 10-digit code indicates the type of
condition that has occurred.
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 optional AAV unit, such as Eagle model 1241.
ULThe AAV option may not be used in UL installations.
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Optional Long Range Radio
• Allows all messages that have been programmed to go to the primary
telephone number to be reported additionally to a 7720PLUS or 7820
radio. Check availability of these models.
Built-in Telephone Line Monitoring Option
• The telephone line voltage can be monitored to supervise the phone line
connection. The panel must be connected to a proper earth
ground or you will get a false line cut indication if this feature
is enabled.
• The loss of the line can optionally cause a local display, or a display and
trouble sound.
Event Logging •Event Logging feature keeps a record of selected events in a history log
(up to 48 events). All control and readout from the log is done via
Ademco V-Link software only.
Alarm Output •Provides a 12VDC, 2 AMP output that can drive the compatible
sounders listed in the EXTERNAL SOUNDERS section (assumes a fully
charged battery is connected).
• Steady output for Burglary/Panic, or temporal pulse output (3 pulses –
pause – 3 pulses – pause – 3 pulses. . .) for Fire
• Uses current limiting circuitry for protection
Auxiliary Power Output
• Provides 12VDC, 600 mA maximum. Uses current limiting circuitry for
protection.
• This output interrupts for smoke detector reset if 4-wire smoke
detectors are used.
Programming • Programmed options are stored in electrically erasable, non-volatile
EEROM memory (information can be reprogrammed at any time and
will not be lost in the event of a power loss).
• The system can be uploaded, downloaded, or controlled via an IBM
compatible computer, V-Link software and a HAYES modem specified
by Ademco.
Keypad programming consists of:
• Data field programming
• Interactive (menu) mode programming
For programming from a keypad, a 5137AD or 6139 2-line Alpha keypad
must be connected to partition 1 (but need not necessarily stay in the
system).
Communication Formats Supported
• Ademco Low Speed (Standard or Expanded)
• Sescoa/Radionics (Standard or Expanded)
• Ademco Express
• Ademco Contact ID
Zone Descriptors
You can assign Alpha descriptors to all zones (useful only when using
Alpha keypads and/or the 4285 Phone Module).
AC Power Supply
Uses 1321, 110VAC plug-in transformer with 16.5VAC 25VA output,
unless Powerline Carrier devices (ex. X-10 type) are used, in which case a
4300 transformer module must be used.
Back-Up Battery• Rechargeable (Gel type) 12VDC, 4AH minimum.
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Section 2. INSTALLING THE CONTROL
This section provides instructions for mounting the control cabinet, and
installing the cabinet lock (if used). Also included in this section are
instructions for the following:
• Installing the main PC board
• Mounting the 5881 (5882 in Canada) RF Receiver board in the cabinet (if
used)
• Standard phone line connections
• Installing the back-up battery in the cabinet
• Connecting the AC transformer
• Making earth ground connections
Mounting the Cabinet
Mount the control cabinet to a sturdy wall using fasteners or anchors (not
supplied), in a clean, dry area which is not readily accessible to the general
public. Four mounting holes are provided at the back of the cabinet.
If an RF Receiver is being used and you intend to mount its PC board within
the cabinet, note the following:
• Do not mount the cabinet on or near metal objects. This will decrease RF
range and/or block RF transmissions from wireless transmitters.
• Do not locate the cabinet in an area of high RF interference (revealed by
frequent or prolonged lighting of the LED in the receiver after it is
operational (random flicker is OK).
Installing the Lock (if used)
Use an Ademco No. N6277 Cam Lock and No. N6277–1 Push-On Clip
(Retainer Clip).
Note: The cabinet can be closed and secured without a lock by using 2
screws in the cover's edge.
CABINET DOOR BOTTOM
RETAINER
CLIP
RETAINER CLIP
(NOTE POSITION)
RETAINER
SLOTS
LOCKED
UNLOCKED
Figure 1. Installing The Cabinet Lock
1. Remove the cabinet door. It is
easily removable for servicing
and is easily re-installed.
2. Remove the lock knockout
from the control cabinet door.
Insert the key into the lock.
Position the lock in the hole
making certain that the latch
will make contact with the
latch bracket when the door is
closed.
3. Hold the lock steady, and
insert the retainer clip into
the retainer slots. Position the
clip as illustrated in order to
permit easy removal.
Before installing the cabinet's contents, remove the metal cabinet
knock-outs required for wiring entry. Do not attempt to remove the
knockouts after the circuit board has been installed.
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Mounting The Control's Circuit Board Alone in The Cabinet (Fig. 2)
1. Hang two short Black mounting clips (provided) on the raised cabinet
tabs (see Detail B in Fig. 2).
2. Insert the top of the circuit board into the slots at the top of the cabinet.
Make sure that the board rests on the correct row (see Detail A ).
3. Swing the base of the board into the mounting clips and secure the board
to the cabinet with the accompanying screws (see Detail B in Fig. 2).
Figure 2. Mounting The PC Board
Mounting Control and RF Receiver Circuit Boards Together, in the Cabinet
1. Hang two short (black) mounting clips (provided with receiver) on the
raised cabinet tabs, as shown in Detail B in Figure 3.
2. Insert the top of the receiver board (removed from its own case as
described in its instructions) into the slots at the top of the cabinet, as
shown in Detail A in Figure 3. Make sure that the board rests on the
correct row of tabs, as shown.
3. Swing the base of the board into the mounting clips and secure it to the
cabinet with the accompanying screws (see Detail B in Fig. 3).
4. Insert the top of the control's board into the slot in the clips and position
two long (red) clips at the lower edge of the board (see Detail C).
5. Swing this board into place and secure it with two additional screws.
6. Insert grounding lugs (supplied with the receiver) through the top of the
cabinet into the left-hand terminals of the antenna blocks (at the upper
edge of the receiver board) and secure them to the cabinet top with the
screws provided, as shown in Detail D.
7. Insert the receiver's antennas through the top of the cabinet, into the
blocks' right-hand terminals, and tighten the screws.
8. Refer to the WIRELESS ZONE EXPANSION section for setup and wiring
of the receiver.
Figure 3. Mounting The PC Board And RF Receiver
Together In The Cabinet
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Standard Phone Line Connections
The wiring connections shown here are not applicable if the 4285 Phone
Module is used. Refer to the 4285 Phone Module section for information
regarding phone line connections, which are different than those shown here.
Incoming phone line and handset wiring is connected to the main terminal
block (via a RJ31X jack) as follows (also see Figure 4):
Term. 21: Local Handset (TIP – Brown*)
Term. 22: Local Handset (RING – Gray*)
Term. 23: Incoming Phone Line (TIP – Green*)
Term. 24: Incoming Phone Line (RING – Red*)
* Colors of wires in Direct Connect Cord.
TERMINALS
ON CONTROL
EARTH GROUND
INCOMING TELCO LINE
➡
Handset Incoming
Telco Line
TIP RING
RJ31X
JACK
PLUG
DIRECT
CONNECT
CORD
➧
TIP
RING
GROUND
▲
▲▲
PREMISES
PHONES
▲
{
{
BROWN (TIP) GRAY (RING)
GREEN (TIP) RED (RING)
26 27 28 29 30
21 22 23 24 25
IMPORTANT!
IF THE PANEL IS NOT CONNECTED TO A PROPER
EARTH GROUND, YOU MAY GET FALSE TELEPHONE
LINE CUT INDICATIONS (IF THE TELEPHONE LINE
MONITOR HAS BEEN PROGRAMMED IN FIELD 92).
Figure 4. Telephone Line Connections
Wiring The AC Transformer
1321Wire the 1321 transformer to terminals 1 and 2 on the control board. See
wiring table below for wire gauge to use.
Caution must be taken when wiring the transformer to the control panel to
guard against blowing the fuse inside the transformer (the fuse is non-
replaceable).
4300 If you are going to use a 4300 transformer interface (required if Powerline
Carrier devices are going to be used), connect the 4300 transformer’s
terminals as follows:
a. Terminals 1, 3 (AC), and 2 (Ground) to control board terminals 1, 2, and
25, respectively (see Figure 5). See table below for wire gauge to use.
WIRING TABLE
Distance of Transformer Wire Gauge
From the Control Panel To Use
Up to 50 feet # 20
50–100 feet # 18
100-250 feet # 16
Wiring to the AC Transformer must not exceed 250 feet using 16 gauge wire.
The voltage reading between terminals 1 and 2 of the control must not fall
below 16.5VAC or an "AC LOSS" message will be displayed.
Do not plug the transformer into the AC outlet until you are instructed to do
so later in the manual.
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b. Wire the other three terminals (Sync, Data, Com) on the 4300
transformer. Wires from these terminals must be connected to a 9-pin
connector on the control board (using a 4142TR cable supplied with the
4300 transformer), as shown in Figure 5. These particular wires can be
24 gauge or larger, and can be run along with the AC and ground wires
to the control panel.
123456789 9-PIN CONNECTOR
ON CONTROL BOARD
BLACK BLUE BROWN GREEN RED WHITE YELLOW
GRAY
VIOLET
4142TR CABLE
123456
125 2
AC Earth
Ground AC Sync Data Com
4300 TRANSFORMER/INTERFACE
TERMINALS
ON CONTROL
BOARD
THESE WIRES (7, 8, 9) NOT USED,
UNLESS 4146 KEYSWITCH
IS ALSO USED
Figure 5. Connections of 4300 Transformer To The Control Board
Installing The Back-Up Battery
If necessary, refer to FINAL POWER UP section for information regarding
battery size to use, etc.
Do not attach the connector cable to the battery terminals until you are
instructed to do so later in the manual.
1. Place the 12-volt back-up battery in the control cabinet.
2. Attach Red and Black wires on the battery connector cable as follows:
a. Red to the positive (+) battery terminal on the control board (see
Summary of Connections Diagram for location, if necessary).
b. Black to the negative (–) battery terminal on the control board.
ULUse a 4AH battery or larger for UL installations.
Earth Ground Connections
The designated earth ground terminal (25), must be terminated in a good
earth ground for the lightning transient protective devices in this product to
be effective. The following are examples of good earth grounds available at
most installations:
Metal Cold Water Pipe: Use a non-corrosive metal strap (copper is
recommended) firmly secured to the pipe to which the ground lead is
electrically connected and secured.
AC Power Outlet Ground: Available from 3-prong, 120VAC, power outlets
only. To test the integrity of the ground terminal, use a three-wire circuit
tester with neon lamp indicators, such as the UL-Listed Ideal Model 61–035,
or equivalent, available at most electrical supply stores.
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Section 3. INSTALLING REMOTE KEYPADS
This section lists the wired keypads that may be used and provides
instructions for wiring and mounting the keypads.
A preliminary check-out procedure is also provided to ensure that the
connected keypads are functioning properly in the system.
Keypads That May Be Used
• Fixed-Word Display: 4137AD, 4127, 6127, 6128, 6137
• Alpha Display: 5137AD, 6138, 6139
• Up to 4 keypads in each partition (total of 8 in the system), independent of
auxiliary power considerations (you may need to use an auxiliary power
supply if the 600mA aux. output is exceeded)
If you are going to use a 4285 Phone Module, you MUST use addressable
keypads (4137AD, 5137AD, 6128, 6137, 6138, 6139) in the system, but set to
the non-addressable mode (address 31).
Wiring To The Keypads
1. Determine wire gauge by referring to the wiring length/gauge chart
below. Wire lengths/gauge for Partition 2 keypads should be determined
separately from those keypads connected to Partition 1.
For devices (Keypads, RF Receivers, Zone Expander , etc.) connected to a
single 4-wire run, determine the current drawn by all units connected to
the single wire run, then refer to the Wiring Run chart to determine the
maximum wire length that can be safely used for each wire size. Current
draw for all devices can be found in the SPECIFICATIONS AND
ACCESSORIES section.
Note: Refer to “Auxiliary Device Current Draw Worksheet” in the
FINAL POWER UP section for current draw for all keypads.
Maximum wire lengths for any device that is homerun to the control can
also be determined from the chart, based on the current draw of that device
alone.
Wiring Run Chart For Devices* Drawing Aux Power From
The Control (12V+ & 12V–)
TOTAL CURRENT DRAWN BY ALL DEVICES CONNECTED TO A SINGLE WIRE RUN
Wire Size 50 mA or less 100 mA 300 mA 500 mA 600 mA
#22 500 ft (152m) 250 ft (76m) 80 ft (24m) 50 ft (15m) 42 ft (13m)
#20 750 ft (228.6m) 380 ft (116m) 130 ft (39.6m) 80 ft (24m) 67 ft (20.4m)
#18 1300 ft (396m) 650 ft (198m) 220 ft (67m) 130 ft (39.6m) 115 ft (35m)
#16 1500 ft (457m) 1000 ft (305m) 330 ft (100.5m) 200 ft (70m) 170 ft (52m)
*Includes Keypads, RF Receivers, Zone Expander/Relay Units, or 4285 Phone Module.
The length of all wire runs for both partitions combined must not exceed
1500 feet (457m) when unshielded quad conductor cable is used (750 feet if
shielded cable is used). This restriction is due to the capacitive effect on the
data lines when quad cable is used.
2. Run field wiring from the control to the keypads (using standard 4-
conductor twisted wire cable using the wire gauge determined in step 1).
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3. Connect remote Keypads for Partition 1 to terminals 4, 5, 6, and 7 on the
control board, as shown in Figure 6.
4. Connect remote Keypads for Partition 2 to the 4-pin connector on the
control board (see the Summary of Connections diagram for location of
the 4-pin connector for partition 2).
PARTITION 1 KEYPADS
BLACK
RED
GREEN
YELLOW
4
5
6
7
PARTITION 2 KEYPADS
N4632–5
CONNECTOR PINS FOR
PARTITION 2 ON CONTROL BOARD
CONTROL
TERMINALS
KEYPAD CONNECTOR CABLE (SUPPLIED WITH VISTA-20)
Figure 6. Keypad Connections To The Control Board
Mounting the Keypads
1. Make sure addressable type keypads (4137AD, 5137AD, 6128, 6137, 6138,
and 6139) are set to non-addressable mode (address 31), which is the
factory default setting. Refer to the instructions provided with the keypad
for address setting procedure.
2. Mount the keypads at a height that is convenient for the user. Refer to
the instructions provided with the keypad for mounting procedure.
You can either surface mount or flush mount keypads (using an
appropriate Trim Ring Kit: 5137TRK or 6139TRK). Refer to the mounting
instructions and template included with the keypad and/or trim ring kit
for specific information.
Using a Supplementary Power Supply to Power Additional Keypads
The control provides 600mA for powering keypads (up to a maximum of 4 per
partition) and other devices from the auxiliary power output. The backup
battery will supply power to these keypads in the event that AC power is lost.
When the control’s auxiliary power load for all devices exceeds 600 mA, you
can power additional keypads from a regulated, 12VDC power supply (e.g.,
487–12 supplies 12V, 250mA; 488–12 supplies 12V, 500mA). Use a UL
Listed, battery-backed supply for UL installations.
The 487–12/488–12 power supplies have a backup battery which can power
these keypads in the event of AC power loss.
Keypads powered from supplies which do not have a backup battery will
not function when AC power is lost. Therefore, be sure to power at least
one keypad in each partition from the Control's auxiliary power output.
Connect the additional keypads as shown in Figure 7, using the keypad wire
colors shown. Be sure to observe the current ratings for the power supply
used.
Make connections directly to the screw terminals as shown in Figure 7.
Make no connection to the keypad blue wire (if present).
Be sure to connect the negative (–) terminal on the Power Supply unit to
terminal 4 (AUX –) on the control.
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SUPPLEMENTARY
POWER SUPPLY
+–
CONTROL
TERMINAL STRIP
AUX AUX. DATA DATA
– + IN OUT
4567
IMPORTANT:
MAKE THESE
CONNECTIONS
DIRECTLY TO
SCREW
TERMINALS AS
SHOWN.
TO KEYPAD RED WIRE
TO KEYPAD BLK WIRE
TO KEYPAD YEL WIRE
TO KEYPAD GRN WIRE
TO KEYPAD BLK WIRE
TO KEYPAD RED WIRE
TO KEYPAD GRN WIRE
TO KEYPAD YEL WIRE
Figure 7. Using A Supplementary Power Supply For Keypads
Preliminary Check-out Procedure
If you want to check that the system is working before connecting field wiring
from zones and devices, do the following:
1. Temporarily connect a 2000 ohm end-of-line resistor across each of the
basic hard-wire zones 1–8, as shown in the Summary of Connections
diagram.
Without actual zone wiring or EOL resistors connected, the keypads in
each partition of the system will not display the “Ready” message.
2. Power up the system temporarily by plugging the AC transformer
(previously wired to the control) into a 120VAC outlet.
3. Busy – Standby (Alpha keypads) or dI(Fixed-word keypads) will be
displayed.
After approximately 1 minute*, the green “READY” LED (or “POWER”
LED on some types of keypads) should light, and the word READY (Fixed-
word keypads), or DISARMED...READY TO ARM (Alpha keypads) should be
displayed.
* To bypass the 1-minute delay, press [#] plus 0.
If the “Ready” display does not appear on any of the keypads in the system
(in either of the partitions), or a “Not Ready” message is displayed, check
the keypad wiring connections, and make sure each of the 8 basic hard-
wired zones has a 2000 ohm resistor connected across its terminals.
4. When you get the proper “Ready” displays on the keypad(s), the system is
functioning properly at this point.
Do not remove the EOL resistors until you are ready to make connections
to the hard-wired zones, to allow for testing later in the manual.
If an OC or OPEN CIRCUIT is present on the keypad, data from the control
is not reaching the keypad. Please check the wiring.
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Section 4. BASIC HARD-WIRED ZONES 1–8
This section provides general information for the hard-wired zones in the system, plus
specific instructions for installing 2-wire smoke detectors, 4-wire smoke/combustion
detectors, and 2-wire latching type glass break detectors.
Installing the Hard-Wired Zones
Common Characteristics for Zones 1–8
• Can be assigned to any partition
• EOLR supervised zones supporting both open circuit and closed circuit
devices
• As many 4-wire smoke detectors as can be powered from Aux Power on the
control (zones 2–7)
• Programmable for 10, 350, or 700 msec response
• 350 msec (default) should be used for most standard contacts. For
vibration type contacts, 10 msec is more suitable
Wiring Burglary and Panic Devices To Zones 1–8
1. Connect sensors/contacts to the hard-wired zone terminals (8 through 20).
See the Summary of Connections diagram .
2. Connect closed circuit devices in series in the high (+) side the loop. The
EOL resistor must be connected in series with the devices, following the
last device. See the Summary of Connections diagram.
3. Connect open circuit devices in parallel across the loop. The 2,000 ohm
EOLR must be connected across the loop wires at the last device.
If the EOLR is not at the end of the loop, the zone will not be properly
supervised, and the system may not respond to an open circuit on the zone.
High Resistance Supervision on Hard-Wired Zones 2–8
• Special supervision in the control senses high resistance on hard-wired
zone loops 2–8, causing a warning “CHECK” display with the affected zone
number to occur when the system is in the disarmed state. The system
cannot be armed when this display is present. If the system is in the
armed state when the high resistance condition occurs, no display will take
place until the system is disarmed.
Wiring 2-Wire Smoke Detectors To Zone 1
1. Connect 2-wire smoke detectors across zone 1 terminals 8 (+) and 9 (–).
Observe proper polarity when connecting the detectors.
2. If an EOL resistor is presently connected across zone 1 terminals, remove
it. The EOL resistor must be connected across the loop wires at the
last detector.
ULIn UL installations, only zone 1 may be used as a Fire zone. In addition, an
Ademco Model 610–7 must be used as an End-of -Line resistor at the last
detector.
The alarm current provided by zone 1 will support only one smoke detector
in the alarmed state.
“Verify” Operation of
2-Wire Smoke Detectors
in Zone 1
The control panel will “verify” any alarm by resetting the smoke detectors
after the first alarm trigger, and then waiting 90 seconds for a second alarm
trigger. If the smoke detector or thermostat does not trigger again, the control
will disregard the first trigger, and no alarm signal will occur. This feature
eliminates false alarms due to electrical or physical transients.
This feature is available only on units that report to the downloader
as Rev 4 or higher.
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Turning Off Fire Alarm
Sounding You can turn off Fire alarm sounding by pressing the OFF key on any keypad or other arming/disarming device in that partition. To clear the "memory of alarm"
and to reset the detector’s alarm, enter the security code plus OFF again.
COMPATIBLE 2-WIRE SMOKE DETECTORS
System Sensor
Detector Type Model No.
Photoelectric w/heat sensor,
direct wire 2300TB
Photoelectric, direct wire 2400
Photoelectric w/heat sensor,
direct wire 2400TH
Photoelectric 2451 w/B401B base
Photoelectric w/heat sensor 2451TH w/B401B base
Ionization, direct wire 1400
System Sensor
Detector Type Model No.
Ionization 1451 w/B401B base
Photoelectric duct detector 2451 w/DH400 base
Ionization duct detect 1451DH
w/DH400 base
Low-profile, Photoelectric,
w/135°F thermal 2100T
Low-profile, Ionization type,
direct wire 1100
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2000 OHMS
EOLR
ZONE 1
SMOKE
+
–
2-WIRE SMOKE
DETECTOR
8
9
UL NOTE:
IN UL INSTALLATIONS, ONLY ZONE 1
MAY BE USED FOR FIRE.
Figure 8. 2-Wire Smoke Detector Connected to Zone 1
Wiring 4-Wire Smoke/Combustion Detectors on Zones 2–7
The system will support as many 4-wire detectors as can be powered from
Auxiliary Power on the control on zones 2–7. Refer to the detector’s
instructions for complete details regarding its proper installation and
operation.
1. Connect 12 volt power for the detectors from Auxiliary Power terminals 4
and 5, (which will interrupt power for fire alarm reset). Observe proper
polarity when connecting detectors.
2. Connect detectors (including heat detectors, if used) across terminals of
the zone selected (zones 2–7 may be used). All detectors must be wired in
parallel.
Remove 2000 ohm EOL resistor if connected across the selected zone
terminals. You must connect the EOL resistor across the loop wires at the
last detector.
3. To supervise power, we recommend the use of a System Sensor
No. A77-716B supervisory module.
AUX PWR
OUTPUT
TERMINALS
+
-
TO HI SIDE OF
SELECTED
ZONE
TO LO SIDE
OF SELECTED
ZONE
+
-
-
+-
+
•EOL
POWER
SUPERVISION
RELAY
MODULE
A77-716B
•
•
5
44-WIRE SMOKE
OR COMBUSTION
DETECTORS
2000
OHMS
EOLR
HEAT
DETECTOR
HEAT
DETECTOR
ZONES 2–7*
+
–REDBLK
VIOLET
* IF PROGRAMMED FOR FIRE
Figure 9. 4-wire Smoke Detector Connections (Zones 2–7)
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COMPATIBLE 4-WIRE SMOKE/COMBUSTION DETECTORS
1412 System Sensor, 4-wire ionization products of combustion
detector
2412 System Sensor, 4-wire photoelectric smoke detector
2412TH System Sensor, 4-wire photoelectric smoke detector
w/135º F (57º C) heat detector
A77–716B System Sensor, EOL relay module (supervisory module for
wired 4-wire fire zone).
2112/24T System Sensor low-profile 4-wire photoelectric smoke
detector w/135º F (57º C) heat detector
Wiring 2-Wire Latching Glass Break Detectors On Zone 8
Use zone 8 for connection of compatible 2-wire latching-type glass break
detectors.
After an alarm, the first code + OFF turns off the siren and disarms the
system; the second code + OFF clears the memory of alarm and resets the
glassbreak detector.
1. Connect all detectors in parallel across zone 8 (terminals 19 and 20).
Remove 2000 ohm EOL resistor if connected across the selected zone
terminals. You must connect the EOL resistor across the loop wires at the
last detector.
Compatible Glass Break Detectors
Use detectors that meet the following ratings:
Standby Voltage: 5VDC–13.8VDC
Standby Resistance: Greater than 20k ohms (equivalent resistance of all
detectors in parallel)
Alarm Resistance: Less than 1.1k ohms (see note below)
Alarm Current: 2 mA–10 mA
Reset Time: Less than 6 seconds
The IEI 735L series detectors have been tested and found to be compatible
with these ratings. You can use up to fifty IEI 735L detectors, connected in
parallel.
You should note that only one detector in the alarmed state can be
supported by the alarm current provided by zone 8.
You can use detectors which exceed 1.1k ohms in alarm, provided they
maintain a voltage drop in alarm of less than 3.8 volts.
Do not use other N.O. or N.C. contacts when using glass break detectors on
zone 8. Other contacts may prevent proper glass break detector operation.
2000
OHMS
EOLR
ZONE 8
LATCHING TYPE GLASS
BREAK DETECTOR LOOP
19
20
(+)
(–)
GLASSBREAK
DETECTOR
Figure 10. Glass Break Detector Connections To Zone 8
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Programming Hard-Wired Zones
Each zone must be programmed into the system using the *56 Zone
Programming mode, which assigns characteristics that define the way the
system responds to faults on that zone. Refer to the Zone Response Type
section and the Zone Programming section for specific instructions on
programming hard-wired zones.
Check-Out Procedure For Hard-Wired Zones
After installation and programming of all hard-wired devices is completed,
each partition of the security system should be checked, as follows.
1. Make certain that all devices and sensors connected to the hard-wired
zones are not in a faulted state. Doors and windows with contacts should
be closed, PIRs should be covered (use a cloth to mask them temporarily if
necessary).
2. Plug in the AC Transformer if you have not already done so.
3. With all hard-wired zones intact, the Alpha keypad connected to the
system should display:
DISARMED
READY TO ARM.
If the following is displayed,
DISARMED Press ✱
to show faults
press the [✱]key to display the faulted zone(s). Restore any faulted
zone(s) as necessary (also make sure that you have connected a 2000 ohm
EOL resistor across the terminals of unused zones).
When the DISARMED...READY TO ARM message is displayed, you can
proceed to the next step.
4. Fault and then restore every contact or sensor on each zone individually to
ensure that it is being monitored by the system. Each time a zone is
faulted, the keypad should display the number of the faulted zone. When
each zone is restored, the READY TO ARM message should appear again.
If some hard-wired zones have been assigned to partition 1 and others to
partition 2, you will need to observe the keypad in the appropriate
partition as each zone in that partition is faulted and restored.
5. When you get the proper displays on the keypad(s), the hard-wired zones
in the system are functioning properly.
6. Unplug the AC transformer.
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