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Table o Contents
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List o Figures...................................................................................................................................... v
Conventions Used in This Manual..................................................................................................... vi
SECTION 1: General Description.....................................................................................................1-1
Ab ut the VISTA-128BP/VISTA-250BP.............................................................................................................................1-1
Features.............................................................................................................................................................................1-1
SECTION 2: Partitioning and Panel Linking....................................................................................2-1
The ry f Partiti ning.........................................................................................................................................................2-1
Setting-Up a Partiti ned System........................................................................................................................................2-1
C mm n L bby L gic........................................................................................................................................................2-1
Master Keypad Setup and Operati n.................................................................................................................................2-3
Panel Linking .....................................................................................................................................................................2-4
H w t Use Panel Linking..................................................................................................................................................2-5
SECTION 3: Installing the Control...................................................................................................3-1
M unting the C ntr l Cabinet ............................................................................................................................................3-1
Installing the Cabinet L ck.................................................................................................................................................3-1
Grade A Mercantile Premises Listing Guidelines...............................................................................................................3-1
Grade A Mercantile Safe and Vault Listing Guidelines......................................................................................................3-2
Installing the C ntr l's Circuit B ard..................................................................................................................................3-2
Installing the Keypads........................................................................................................................................................3-3
Installing External S unders ..............................................................................................................................................3-4
Teleph ne Line C nnecti ns .............................................................................................................................................3-5
Wiring Burglary and Panic Devices t Z nes 1-9 ..............................................................................................................3-6
Installing RPM Devices......................................................................................................................................................3-9
Wireless Z ne Expansi n................................................................................................................................................3-10
Installing Output Devices .................................................................................................................................................3-14
Installing the Gr und Start M dule...................................................................................................................................3-15
Installing a Rem te Keyswitch.........................................................................................................................................3-16
Sm ke Detect r Reset.....................................................................................................................................................3-17
Rem te Keypad S under.................................................................................................................................................3-17
Installing the VA8200 Panel Link M dule.........................................................................................................................3-17
L ng Range Radi C nnected t the J7 Triggers............................................................................................................3-17
L ng Range Radi C nnected t the ECP ......................................................................................................................3-19
Installing the Alpha Pager M dule ...................................................................................................................................3-20
Access C ntr l Using VistaKey........................................................................................................................................3-22
Access C ntr l Using the PassP int Access C ntr l System .........................................................................................3-23
Event L g C nnecti ns....................................................................................................................................................3-23
Installing the 4285/4286 VIP M dule ...............................................................................................................................3-24
Installing the Audi Alarm Verificati n M dule.................................................................................................................3-25
Installing TeleSmart .........................................................................................................................................................3-26
C nnecting the Transf rmer ............................................................................................................................................3-28
Panel Earth Gr und C nnecti ns ....................................................................................................................................3-29
Determining the C ntr l’s P wer Supply L ad ................................................................................................................3-29
Determining the Size f the Standby Battery ...................................................................................................................3-30
SECTION 4: Programming................................................................................................................4-1
Pr gram M des..................................................................................................................................................................4-1
Entering and Exiting Pr gramming M de...........................................................................................................................4-1
Data Field Pr gramming M de..........................................................................................................................................4-1
#93 Menu M de Pr gramming...........................................................................................................................................4-2
Z ne Number Designati ns ...............................................................................................................................................4-4
Z ne Resp nse Type Definiti ns.......................................................................................................................................4-6
Z ne Input Type Definiti ns...............................................................................................................................................4-7
Pr gramming f r Panel Linking..........................................................................................................................................4-8
Pr gramming f r the Alpha Pager M dule.........................................................................................................................4-9
Pr gramming f r TeleSmart...............................................................................................................................................4-9
Pr gramming f r Access C ntr l.......................................................................................................................................4-9
Pr gramming f r ECP L ng Range Radi ...................................................................................................4-10
Pr gramming f r the Event L g.......................................................................................................................................4-10

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SECTION 5: Data Field Descriptions...............................................................................................5-1
Ab ut Data Field Pr gramming..........................................................................................................................................5-1
Pr gramming Data Fields ..................................................................................................................................................5-1
SECTION 6: Scheduling Options.....................................................................................................6-1
Time Wind w Definiti ns ...................................................................................................................................................6-2
Open/Cl se Schedules Definiti ns.....................................................................................................................................6-3
Scheduling Menu M de .....................................................................................................................................................6-4
Time Wind ws ...................................................................................................................................................................6-5
Daily Open/Cl se Schedules .............................................................................................................................................6-6
H liday Schedules .............................................................................................................................................................6-6
Time-Driven Events............................................................................................................................................................6-7
Limitati n f Access Schedules.......................................................................................................................................6-11
Temp rary Schedules......................................................................................................................................................6-12
User Scheduling Menu M de...........................................................................................................................................6-14
SECTION 7: Downloading Primer....................................................................................................7-1
General Inf rmati n ...........................................................................................................................................................7-1
Unattended D wnl ad........................................................................................................................................................7-1
Getting On-Line with a C ntr l Panel.................................................................................................................................7-3
Scheduled D wnl ad.........................................................................................................................................................7-4
Direct-Wire D wnl ading...................................................................................................................................................7-4
Telc Hand ff.....................................................................................................................................................................7-4
SECTION 8: Setting the Real-Time Clock........................................................................................8-1
General Inf rmati n ...........................................................................................................................................................8-1
Setting the Time and Date .................................................................................................................................................8-1
SECTION 9: User Access Codes......................................................................................................9-1
General Inf rmati n ...........................................................................................................................................................9-1
User C des & Levels f Auth rity ......................................................................................................................................9-1
Multiple Partiti n Access....................................................................................................................................................9-2
Adding a Master, Manager, r Operat r C de...................................................................................................................9-3
Changing a Master, Manager, r Operat r C de...............................................................................................................9-4
Adding an RF Key t an Existing User...............................................................................................................................9-4
Deleting a Master, Manager, r Operat r C de.................................................................................................................9-4
Exiting the User Edit M de.................................................................................................................................................9-4
SECTION 10: Testing the System ..................................................................................................10-1
Battery Test......................................................................................................................................................................10-1
Dialer Test........................................................................................................................................................................10-1
Burglary Walk-Test (C de + [5] TEST) ............................................................................................................................10-1
Armed Burglary System Test ...........................................................................................................................................10-1
Testing Wireless Transmitters .........................................................................................................................................10-2
Tr uble C nditi ns...........................................................................................................................................................10-3
T the Installer .................................................................................................................................................................10-3
APPENDIX A: Regulatory Agency Statements................................................................................A-1
UL Installati n Requirements............................................................................................................................................A-1
UL609 Grade A L cal Mercantile Premises/L cal Mercantile Safe & Vault......................................................................A-1
UL365 P lice Stati n C nnected Burglar Alarm...............................................................................................................A-1
UL611/UL1610 Central Stati n Burglary Alarm ................................................................................................................A-2
Calif rnia State Fire Marshal (CSFM) and UL Residential Fire Battery Backup Requirements........................................A-2
APPENDIX B: Summary o System Commands..............................................................................B-1
APPENDIX C: Speci ications............................................................................................................C-1
APPENDIX D: Contact ID and Pager Event Codes..........................................................................D-1
TABLE OF CONTACT ID EVENT CODES........................................................................................................................D-1
Event L g and Pager Alpha Descript rs...........................................................................................................................D-2
Index...........................................................................................................................................Index-1
APPENDIX E:.....................................................................................................................................E-1
THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM
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Figure 3-1: Installing the L ck..................................................................................................................................................3-1
Figure 3-2: Cabinet Attack Resistance C nsiderati ns............................................................................................................3-2
Figure 3-3: M unting the PC B ard..........................................................................................................................................3-2
Figure 3-4: Keypad C nnecti ns t C ntr l Panel...................................................................................................................3-3
Figure 3-5: Using A Supplementary P wer Supply..................................................................................................................3-3
Figure 3-6: Wiring P larized Fire Devices................................................................................................................................3-4
Figure 3-7: Wiring N np larized Burglary Devices..................................................................................................................3-5
Figure 3-8: Teleph ne Line C nnecti ns.................................................................................................................................3-5
Figure 3-9: Wiring C nnecti ns f r Z nes 1-9.........................................................................................................................3-6
Figure 3-10: 2-Wire Sm ke Detect r n Z ne 1......................................................................................................................3-6
Figure 3-11: 4-Wire Sm ke Detect rs......................................................................................................................................3-7
Figure 3-12a: Wiring a 333PRM t the C ntr l........................................................................................................................3-7
Figure 3-12b: Wiring a 333PRM using a 4204.........................................................................................................................3-7
Figure 3-12c: Wiring a 333PRM using a 4204 and a P wer Supply........................................................................................3-7
Figure 3-13: Wiring Latching Glassbreaks t Z ne 8................................................................................................................3-8
Figure 3-14: Wiring a N rmally Cl sed L p f r Tamper Supervisi n.....................................................................................3-8
Figure 3-15: Wiring a N rmally Open L p f r Tamper Supervisi n .......................................................................................3-8
Figure 3-16: P lling L p C nnecti ns t the VISTA-128BP/VISTA-250BP..........................................................................3-10
Figure 3-17: P lling L p C nnecti ns Using One 4297 Extender M dule...........................................................................3-10
Figure 3-18: P lling L p C nnecti ns Using Multiple Extender M dules.............................................................................3-10
Figure 3-19: Installing the 5881ENHC with Tamper Pr tecti n...............................................................................................3-11
Figure 3-20: 5881 RF Receiver (c ver rem ved)...................................................................................................................3-12
Figure 3-21: 4204 Relay M dule............................................................................................................................................3-14
Figure 3-22: 4204CF Relay M dule.......................................................................................................................................3-14
Figure 3-23: Wiring the FSA M dule......................................................................................................................................3-15
Figure 3-24: Gr und Start M dule C nnecti ns.....................................................................................................................3-16
Figure 3-25: Rem te Keyswitch Wiring..................................................................................................................................3-16
Figure 3-26: Rem te Keypad S under Wiring.......................................................................................................................3-17
Figure 3-27: Panel Linking Bl ck Diagram.............................................................................................................................3-17
Figure 3-28: VA8200 Panel Link M dule Wiring....................................................................................................................3-17
Figure 3-29: Wiring L ng Range Radi t Keypad Terminals................................................................................................3-19
Figure 3-30: Wiring the Alpha Pager M dule.........................................................................................................................3-21
Figure 3-31: Wiring the VistaKey ............................................................................................................................................3-23
Figure 3-32: Wiring the VISTA Gateway M dule ...................................................................................................................3-23
Figure 3-33: Printer C nnecti ns t the 4100SM...................................................................................................................3-24
Figure 3-34: 4285/4286 VIP M dule C nnecti ns .................................................................................................................3-25
Figure 3-35: AAV C nnecti ns t J7 Trigger..........................................................................................................................3-26
Figure 3-36: AAV C nnecti ns t 4204 Relay M dule...........................................................................................................3-26
Figure 3-37: AAV and 4286 VIP M dule C nnecti ns t the J7 Trigger................................................................................3-26
Figure 3-38: TeleSmart Ph ne C nnecti ns..........................................................................................................................3-27
Figure 3-39: TeleSmart Speaker C nnecti n..........................................................................................................................3-27
Figure 3-40: Keypad C nnecti ns...........................................................................................................................................3-27
Figure 3-41: RTC and Gr und C nnecti ns............................................................................................................................3-28
Figure 3-42: TeleSmart t C ntr l C nnecti ns......................................................................................................................3-28
Figure 3-43: 1321 Transf rmer and Battery C nnecti ns......................................................................................................3-28
Figure 3-44: 4300 Transf rmer C nnecti ns .........................................................................................................................3-28
Figure 7-1: Direct-Wire D wnl ading C nnecti ns..................................................................................................................7-4
VISTA-128BP Summary f C nnecti ns Diagram...................................................................................................................E-3
VISTA-250BP Summary f C nnecti ns Diagram...................................................................................................................E-4

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Conventions Used in This Manual
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Before you begin using this manual, it is important that you understand the meaning of the following
symbols (icons).
UL These n tes include specific inf rmati n that must be f ll wed if y u are installing this system f r
a UL Listed applicati n.
These n tes include inf rmati n that y u sh uld be aware f bef re c ntinuing with the
installati n, and that, if n t bserved, c uld result in perati nal difficulties.
This symb l indicates a critical n te that c uld seri usly affect the perati n f the system, r
c uld cause damage t the system. Please read each warning carefully. This symb l als
den tes warnings ab ut physical harm t the user
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ZONE PROG?
1 = YES 0 = NO 0
Many system options are programmed in an interactive mode by responding to
alpha keypad display prompts. These prompts are shown in a single-line box.
✴00 Additional system options are programmed via data fields, which 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
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About the VISTA-128BP/VISTA-250BP
The VISTA-128BP/VISTA-250BP is an 8-partition, UL Listed control panel with the following features:
• Up to 128 zones for VISTA-128BP; 250 zones for VISTA-250BP (hardwired, polling loop, and wireless zones)
• Up to 150 user codes for VISTA-128BP; 250 user codes for VISTA-250BP
• Supervision of bells, keypads, RF receivers, and output devices
• Scheduling capabilities (allows certain operations to be automated)
• The capability to link up to 8 control panels using Panel Linking Modules
The VISTA-128BP/VISTA-250BP can interface with the following devices:
• TeleSmart (See the TeleSmart instructions for operating procedures)
• An alpha numeric paging device (VA8201)
• Symphony (AUI)
• Panel Link Module (VA8200)
• An ECP Long Range Radio that can send Contact ID messages
• An access control system by using either the ADEMCO PassPoint system (via the VISTA Gateway Module) or a
VistaKey module (via the polling loop)
UL The access c ntr l functi n is n t Listed f r use with the VISTA-128BP/VISTA-250BP C ntr l Panel in a UL
installati n.
The system supp rts either the VistaKey r the VISTA Gateway M dule, n t b th.
NOTE: All references in this manual for number of zones, number of user codes, number of access cards,
and the event log capacity, use the VISTA-250BP’sfeatures. The following table lists the differences
between the VISTA-128BP and the VISTA-250BP control panels. All other features are identical, except for
the Remote Keypad Sounder (field 1✴46 option 2), which is available only in the VISTA128BP.
Feature VISTA-128BP VISTA-250BP
Number o Zones 128 250
Number o User Codes 150 250
Number o Access Cards 250 500
Event Log Capacity 512 1000
Features
Hardwire and Optional Expansion Zones
• Provides 9 hardwire zones.
• Supports up to 16 2-wire smoke detectors on zone 1.
• Automatically resets 4-wire smoke detectors using the J7 output when a code + off is entered.
• Triggers the built-in sounders on other hardwired smoke detectors if one smoke detector annunciates an alarm.
This feature requires a 4204 Relay Module and/or the 333PRM.
• Provides tamper supervision on the hardwire zones.

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• Supports up to 50 2-wire latching glassbreak detectors on zone 8.
• Supports up to 241 additional expansion zones (119 for the VISTA-128BP) using a built-in polling (multiplex) loop.
• Supports up to 250 wireless zones (128 for the VISTA-128BP) (fewer if using hardwire and/or polling loop zones).
UL The 5881ENHC RF Receiver and the 5869 H ldup Switch Transmitter are listed f r UL C mmercial Burglary
applicati ns. All ther RF receivers and transmitters are n t listed f r UL C mmercial Burglary applicati ns.
• Can program burglary zones as silent in the alarm condition (alarm output is silent and the keypad does not display
or sound the alarm).
• Provides three keypad panic keys: 1 + ✴(A), ✴+ # (B), and 3 + # (C).
Peripherals Devices
• Supports up to 31 addressable devices, (keypads, RF receivers, relay modules, etc.).
• Supervises devices (keypads, RF receivers, and relay modules) and individual relays (up to 32), as well as system
zones (RF receivers and keypad panics).
• Provides 96 outputs using 4204 and 4204CF Relay Modules, Fire System Annunciators (FSA-8, FSA-24), V-Plex
Relay Modules and Powerline Carrier Devices (X-10) can activate outputs in response to system events (alarm
condition), at a specific time of day, at random times, and manually using the #70 Relay Command Mode.
• Supports the ADEMCO 4285/4286 VIP Module, which allows access to the system from either a remote location or
on the premises
UL The VIP M dule is n t Listed f r use with the VISTA-128BP/VISTA-250BP C ntr l Panel in a UL installati n.
• Supports the ADEMCO 4146 Keyswitch on any one of the system's 8 partitions.
Arming/Disarming and Bypassing
• Can arm the system with zones faulted (Vent Zone). These zones are automatically bypassed and can be
programmed to automatically unbypass when the zone restores.
• Can arm with entry/exit and interior type zones faulted (Arm w/Fault). These zones must be restored before the exit
delay expires, otherwise an alarm is generated.
• Provides global arming capability (ability to arm all partitions the user code has access to in one command).
• Can Quick Exit an armed premises without having to disarm and then rearm the system.
• Can be armed in one of three STAY modes or Instant modes, automatically bypassing specific burglary zones
regardless of the zone response type.
• Can automatically bypass specific zones if no one exits the premises after arming (Auto-STAY). Auto-STAY will not
occur if the system is armed via an RF transmitter, VIP module, scheduling, access control, keyswitch, RS232
automation or downloading.
• Can bypass a group of zones with one set of keystrokes.
• Supports Exit Error Logic, whereby the system can tell the difference between a regular alarm and an alarm caused
by leaving an entry/exit door open. If the system is not subsequently disarmed, faulted E/E zone(s) and/or interior
zones are bypassed and the system arms.
• Supports Recent Close report, which is designed to notify the central station that an alarm has occurred within 2
minutes after the exit delay has expired.
Partitioning and Panel Linking
• Can control 8 separate areas independently, each functioning as if it had its own separate control.
• Provides a Common Lobby partition, which can be programmed to arm automatically when the last partition is
armed, and to disarm when the first partition is disarmed.
• Provides a Master partition (9), used for the purpose of viewing the status of all partitions at the same time.
• Can display fire, burglary, panic and trouble conditions at all other partitions’ keypads (selectable option).
• Can “link” together up to 8 control panels. This allows users to access and control from a keypad another control
panel.

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Scheduling
• Can automate system functions, such as arming, disarming, and activation of outputs (e.g., lights).
• Provides access schedules (for limiting system access to users by time).
• Provides an End User Output Programming Mode, allowing the user to control outputs.
Access Control
• Supports up to 15 VistaKey modules (15 access points), which are used for access control. It is a single-door access
control module.
• Support up to 500 access cards.
• Supports ADEMCO PassPoint system via one VISTA Gateway Module (VGM), for a fully integrated access control
system.
• Can store access control events in the event log.
System Communication
• Supports ADEMCO Contact ID; ADEMCO High Speed; ADEMCO Express; and 3+1, 4+1, and 4+2 ADEMCO and
Sescoa/Radionics Low-Speed formats.
The system is shipped defaulted f r C ntact ID c mmunicati n. It is the nly f rmat capable f uniquely rep rting
all 250 z nes, as well as penings and cl sings f r all 250 users. This requires central stati ns t be equipped with
the ADEMCO 685 receiver using s ftware level 4.7 r higher t fully supp rt all new VISTA-128BP/VISTA-250BP
rep rt c des. If y u need t update y ur 685 receiver, c ntact y ur distribut r.
• Can send messages such as alarms, opens/closes, etc. to up to 8 paging services.
• Provides two paging formats (alphanumeric – requires the VA8201 Alpha Pager Module; and numeric – sent
directly by the control)
• Supports Dynamic Signaling feature, which prevents redundant signals being sent to the central station when both
the built-in dialer and Long Range Radio are used.
• Provides an Audio Alarm Verification (AAV) option that permits voice dialog between an operator at the central
station and a person at the premises. An AAV unit, such as Eagle model 1250, is required.
UL The Eagle M del 1250 AAV unit is n t UL Listed.
Downloading
• Supports upload and download capability.
• Can perform unattended downloading (no one at the downloading computer).
• Provides an Installer Unattended Program Mode. This allows the installer to program the download phone number,
subscriber number, and primary central station receiver phone number without entering the normal program mode.
• Can periodically and automatically perform a scheduled download.
• Can download access control cardholder information.
Event Log
• Provides an event log (history log) that can store up to 1000 events.
• Can print the event log on a parallel or serial printer using a VA8201 Alpha Pager Module.
• Can view the event log on an alpha keypad or AUI.

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Additional Features
• Provides up to 60 installer-defined, custom words that can be used for zone descriptors.
• Provides 32 keypad macro commands (each macro is a series of keypad commands of up to 32 keystrokes) using the
A, B, C, and D keys by partition.
• Provides cross-zone capability, which helps prevent false alarms by preventing a zone from going into alarm unless
its cross-zone is also faulted within a 5-minute period.
• Contains a built-in User’s Manual, which provides the end user with a brief explanation of the function of a key
when the user presses any of the function keys on the keypad for 5 seconds.
• Provides trigger outputs, which may interface with Long Range Radio equipment or other devices such as keyswitch
LEDs, printer, or pager.
• Provides an RS232 input for serial data. This is useful for interfacing the system with Automation software.
Automation software cannot be used if a serial printer is used on the system.
At least ne 2-line alpha keypad (6139/6160) must be c nnected t the system f r pr gramming (if y u are using
keypad pr gramming), and must remain c nnected t the system in rder t all w the primary user t pr gram
additi nal user c des int the system at a later time.

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Partitioning and Panel Linking
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Theory o Partitioning
This system provides the ability to arm and disarm up to 8 different areas, as if each had its own control. These areas
are called partitions. A Partitioned system allows the user to disarm certain areas while leaving other areas armed, or
to limit access to certain areas to specific individuals. Each system user can be assigned to operate any or all partitions,
and can be given a different authority level in each.
Before anything can be assigned to those partitions, you must first determine how many partitions (1-8) are required.
Following are some facts you need to know about partitioning.
Keypads
Each keypad must be given a unique "address" and be assigned to one partition. It can also be assigned to Partition 9 if
Master keypad operation is desired. (See “Master Keypad Setup and Operation” later in this section.)
Zones
Each zone must be assigned to one partition. The zones assigned to a partition will be displayed on that partition's
keypad(s).
Users
Each user may be given access to one or more partitions. If a user is to operate more than one partition and would like
to arm/disarm all or some of those partitions with a single command, the user must be enabled for Global Arming for
those partitions (when entering user codes).
A user with access to more than one partition (multiple access) can "log on" to one partition from another partition's
keypad, provided that program field 2*18: Enable GOTO is enabled for each partition he/she wants to log on to from
another.
A partition can be selected as a "common lobby" partition, and other partitions can affect this partition by causing
arming/disarming of this partition to be automated (see “Common Lobby Logic” later in this section).
Setting-Up a Partitioned System
The basic steps to setting up a partitioned system are described below. If you need more information on how to program
the options, see SECTION 4: Programming.
1. Determine how many partitions the system will consist of (programmed in field 2*00).
2. Assign keypads to partitions (Device Programming in the #93 Menu Mode).
3. Assign zones to partitions (Zone Programming in the #93 Menu Mode).
4. Confirm zones are displayed at the keypad(s) assigned to those partitions.
5. Assign users to partitions.
6. Enable the GOTO feature (program field 2*18) for each partition a multiple-access user can log on to (alpha keypad
only).
7. Program partition-specific fields (see the Data Field Descriptions section).
Common Lobby Logic
When an installation consists of a partition shared by users of other partitions in a building, that shared partition may
be assigned as the "common lobby" partition for the system (program field 1*17). An example of this might be in a
medical building where there are two doctors’ offices and a common entrance area (see example that follows
explanation).
The Common Lobby feature employs logic for automatic arming and disarming of the common lobby. Two programming
fields determine the way the common lobby will react relative to the status of other partitions. They are: 1*18 Affects
Lobby and 1*19 Arms Lobby.

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1*18 Affects Lobby (must be programmed by partition)
Setting this field to 1 for a specific partition causes that partition to affect the operation of the common lobby as follows:
a. When the first partition that affects the lobby is disarmed, the lobby is automatically disarmed.
b. The common lobby cannot be armed unless every partition selected to affect the lobby is armed.
1*19 Arms Lobby (must be programmed by partition)
Setting this field to 1 for a specific partition causes that partition to affect the operation of the common lobby as follows:
a. The common lobby cannot be armed unless every partition selected to affect the lobby is armed.
b. Arming a partition that is programmed to arm the lobby causes the system to automatically attempt to arm the
lobby. If any faults exist in the lobby partition, or if another partition that affects the lobby is disarmed, the lobby
cannot be armed, and the message "UNABLE TO ARM LOBBY PARTITION" is displayed.
Y u cann t select a partiti n t "arm" the l bby unless it has first been selected t "affect" the l bby. D n t enable
field 1*19 with ut enabling field 1*18.
The following chart sums up how the common lobby partition will operate.
1*18
A ects Lobby
1*19
Arms Lobby
Disarms when
partition disarms? Attempts to arm when partition
arms?
Can be armed i
other partitions
disarmed?
0 0 NO NO YES
1 0 YES NO NO
1 1 YES YES NO
0 1 ---ENTRY NOT ALLOWED---
Example
Here is an example of how the lobby would react in a typical setup.
OFFICE 1 OFFICE 2
MAIN ENTRANCE
COMMON LOBBY
V128BP-001-V0
User #1 has access to Office #1 and the Common Lobby.
User #2 has access to Office #2 and the Common Lobby.
Office #1 is set up to affect the Common Lobby, but not arm it.
Office #2 is set up to affect and arm the Common Lobby.
NOTE: In the tables below, the notations in parentheses ( )
indicate the current status of the other partition when the user
takes action.
Sequence #1:
O ice 1 O ice 2 Lobby Action
User #1: Disarms (Armed) Disarms
User #2: (Disarmed) Disarms N Change
User #1: Arms (Disarmed) N change
User #2: (Armed) Arms Arms

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Sequence #2:
O ice 1 O ice 2 Lobby Action
User #2: (Armed) Disarms Disarms
User #1: Disarms (Disarmed) (N change)
User #2: (Disarmed) Arms N Change
User #1: Arms (Armed) N Change
Notice that in sequence #1, because Office #2 was the last to arm, the lobby also armed (Office #2 is programmed to
affect and arm the lobby). In sequence #2, the lobby could not arm when Office #2 armed, because Office #1, which
affects the lobby, was still disarmed.
When Office #1 armed, the lobby still did not arm because Office #1 was not programmed to arm the lobby. User #1
would have to arm the lobby manually. Therefore, you would want to program a partition to affect and arm the lobby if
the users of that partition are expected to be the last to leave the building.
How User Access Codes A ect the Common Lobby
Codes with Global Arming
If a code is given "global arming" when it is defined (see SECTION 9: User Access Codes), the keypad prompts the user
to select the partitions they want to arm. Only the partitions the user has access to are displayed. This allows the user
to choose the partitions to be armed or disarmed, and so eliminates the "automatic" operation of the lobby. Keep in
mind, however, that if a user attempts to arm all, and another "affecting" partition is disarmed, the user cannot arm the
lobby, and the message "UNABLE TO ARM LOBBY PARTITION" is displayed.
Codes with Non-Global Arming
If a user arms with a non-global code, the lobby partition operation is automatic, as described by fields 1*18 and 1*19.
Other Methods o Arming/Disarming
Common Lobby logic remains active when arming or disarming a partition that affects and/or arms the common lobby in
one of the following manners:
• Quick-Arm
• Keyswitch
• Wireless Button
• Wireless Keypad
Arming/Disarming Remotely
If a user arms or disarms remotely (through Compass downloading software), the lobby does not automatically follow
another partition that is programmed to arm or disarm the lobby. The lobby must be armed separately, after arming all
affecting partitions first.
Auto-Arming/Disarming
If scheduling is used to automatically arm and/or disarm partitions, the common lobby partition does not automatically
follow another partition that is programmed to arm or disarm the lobby. The lobby must be included as a partition to be
armed/disarmed and must be scheduled as the last partition armed.
If y u are using aut -arming, make sure that the Auto-Arm Delay and Auto-Arm Warning peri ds, f r the l bby
partiti n, (fields 2*05 and 2*06) c mbined are l nger than that f any ther partiti n that affects the l bby. This
causes the l bby t arm last.
Master Keypad Setup and Operation
Although this system has eight actual partitions, it provides an extra partition strictly for the purpose of assigning
keypads as Master keypads for the system.
Assigning any keypad to Partition 9 in Device Programming in the #93 Menu Mode makes that keypad a Master keypad.
A Master keypad reflects the status of the entire system (Partitions 1-8) on its display at one time. This is useful
because it eliminates the need for a building security officer to have to log on to various partitions from one partition's
keypad to find out where an alarm has occurred.

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The following is a typical display:
S Y S T E M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
S T A T U S R R N N A ✴B
Possible status indications include:
A= Armed Away S= Armed Stay M= Armed Maximum C= Comm Fail
I= Armed Instant R= Ready N= Not Ready
B= Bypassed/Ready ✴= Alarm T= Trouble
F= Fire Alarm P= AC Power Failure L= Low System Battery
To obtain more information regarding a particular partition, enter [✴] + Partition No. (e.g., [✴] + [4]). This allows
viewing only of that partition. In order to affect that partition, the user must use a code that has access to that
partition. Also, in order for a user of any partition to log on to Partition 9 to view the status of all partitions, that user
must have access to all partitions. Otherwise, access is denied.
The following is displayed for a fault condition on Zone 2 (Loading Dock Window) on Partition 1 (Warehouse) when a
user logs on from a keypad on Partition 9:
WHSE DISARMED
HIT ✴ FOR FAULTS
Pressing [✴] causes the following display to appear at Partition 1's keypad(s):
FAULT 002 LOADING
DOCK WINDOW
Additional zone faults are displayed one at a time. To display a new partition's status, press [✴] + Partition No.
The Armed LED on a Master keypad is lit only if all partitions have been armed successfully. The Ready LED is lit only
if all partitions are "ready to arm." Neither LED is lit if only some partitions are armed and/or only some partitions are
ready.
Press [✴] + [0] or [✴] + [9] to return to the master partition. Otherwise, if no keys are pressed for 2 minutes, the system
automatically returns to the master partition
The sounder on a Master keypad reflects the sound of the most critical condition on all of the partitions. The priority of
the sounds, from most to least critical, is as follows:
1. Pulsing fire alarm sounds
2. Steady burglar alarm sounds
3. Trouble sounds (rapid beeping)
Silence the sounder by pressing any key on the Master keypad or a keypad on the partition where the condition exists.
A Master keypad uses the same panics as Partiti n 1. Master keypad panics are sent t Partiti n 1, and will
activate n Partiti n 1. Theref re, panics must be pr grammed f r Partiti n 1.
Panel Linking
Up to eight VISTA-128BP/VISTA-250BP control panels may be networked, enabling a user to control the features of all
control panels from a single location. The panel linking bus supports an end-to-end network length of up to 4,000 feet,
making it ideal for multi-building environments (e.g., a shopping mall, college campus, etc.).
UL Panel Linking is n t permitted in UL installati ns.
Panel linking requires a VA8200 Panel Link Module (PLM) on each VISTA-128BP/VISTA-250BP. Users can link (access
other control panels) in any of three different modes: Single-Partition, Single-Panel Mode; Multi-Partition, Multi-Panel
Mode; Multi-Panel View Mode. These modes are described later in this section.
Each PLM connects to the ECP bus on the control panel and communicates to each PLM via an RS-485 bus (3-wire
twisted cable run) with a maximum wire-run of 4000 feet end-to-end.

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• Users 001-050 are the nly users that can perf rm panel linking and are aut matically assigned panel
linking access when added t the system.
• An alpha keypad must be used f r panel linking.
• The system may take up t 7 sec nds t resp nd t a c mmand when in a panel linking m de
NOTE: A user cannot access partitions or panels that they have not been assigned to.
Panel Link Module Supervision
The Panel Link Module can be supervised for its connection to the control panel. The module’s supervisory zone is zone
8xx, where “xx” = the ECP address of the PLM. You must program that zone with response type 05 (Day/Night) in Zone
Programming in the #93 Menu Mode (refer to the Programming Guide for detailed programming instructions). If you
want to report the supervisory failure to the central station and/or to a paging service, the appropriate reporting
parameters for that zone must be programmed.
If you want the supervisory failure of PLM(s) on other linked control panels to display on this control panel, they must
be programmed into Zone Programming in the #93 Menu Mode with response type 14 in this control panel (refer to the
Programming Guide for detailed programming instructions). The panel ID number for each module must match the
panel ID number programmed in Device Programming of its “host” VISTA-128BP/VISTA-250BP.
How to Use Panel Linking
Panel Linking can be used in any of three different modes:
• Single-Partition, Single-Panel −displays status of a partition on a remote control panel and allows control of that
remote control panel.
• Multi-Partition, Multi-Panel Mode −displays status and allows arming/disarming of multiple partitions at once on
a remote control panel.
• Multi-Panel View Mode −displays status and allows arming/disarming of multiple remote control panels at a time.
NOTE: A user will not be able to access or view partitions or panels that they have not been assigned to.
Single-Partition Single-Panel Mode
To access the Single-Partition, Single Panel mode, perform the following steps:
Step Action
1 Enter
User Code (for users 001-050) + [#] + [86].
2 Enter the panel ID number (01-08) of the panel you want to link to.
3 Enter the partition number of the panel. The keypad displays “AWAITING PANEL LINK.” After a few
seconds, the keypad displays the status of the partition along with the panel ID number and partition
number flashing in the upper right-hand corner. The user now has full control of the remote control panel.
All functions can be performed except the following:
• Those limited by the user’s authority level.
• The user cannot enter Installer Program mode.
• The user cannot execute another panel linking mode.
NOTE: To execute another panel linking mode or to access a different remote panel, the user must first exit
this mode (return to the original control panel).
4 To exit, enter the User Code (for users 001-050) + [#] + [85]. After a few seconds, the keypad displays the
status of the original partition for the keypad.

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Multi-Partition Multi-Panel Mode
To perform a function in the Multi-Partition, Multi Panel mode, follow the steps below:
Step Action
1 Enter
User Code (for users 001-050) + [#] + [88].
The keypad displays the following:
PANELnn 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
STATUS x x x x x x x x
where “nn” = panel ID number (01-08), “12345678” are the partition numbers and “xxxxxxxx” is the status
of each partition of that panel. Status indications include:
A= Armed Away S= Armed Stay M= Armed Maximum
I= Armed Instant R= Ready N=Not Ready
B= Bypassed/Ready ✴= Alarm T= Trouble
F= Fire Alarm P= AC Power Failure L= Low System Battery
C= Comm Fail
NOTES: See table later in this section for priority of displays.
A “•” under a partition number indicates the user does NOT have access to that partition.
2 The following functions can be performed:
Press [1] to attempt to disarm all partitions.
Press [2] to attempt to arm AWAY all partitions.
Press [3] to attempt to arm STAY all partitions.
Press [4] to attempt to arm MAXIMUM all partitions.
Press [7] to attempt to arm INSTANT all partitions.
Press [✴]to read the status of the next panel.
Press [#] key to read the status of the previous panel.
Press [0] to exit mode. After a few seconds, the keypad displays the status of the original partition of the
original panel for the keypad. Also, this mode will end in approximately 120 seconds if no keys are pressed.
NOTES: When performing any of the arming commands, if there are faults in any of the partitions, none
of the partitions will arm. These faults must be corrected or bypassed before attempting to arm.
When performing either a STAY or INSTANT arm command the system always arms in mode 1.
The user cannot execute another panel linking mode. To execute another panel linking mode or
to access a different remote panel, the user must first exit this mode (return to the original
control panel).

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Multi-Panel View Mode
To perform a function in the Multi-Panel View mode, follow the steps below:
Step Action
1 Enter
User Code (for users 001-050) + [#] + [87].
The keypad displays the following typical display:
ALLPANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
STATUS x x x x x x x x
where “12345678” are the panel ID numbers and “xxxxxxxx” is the overall status of each panel. Status
indications include:
A= Armed Away S= Armed Stay M= Armed Maximum
I= Armed Instant R= Ready N= Not Ready
B= Bypassed/Ready ✴= Alarm T= Trouble
F= Fire Alarm P= AC Power Failure L= Low System Battery
C= Comm Fail
NOTE: See table later in this section for priority of displays.
2 The following functions can be performed::
Press [1] to attempt to disarm all partitions on all panels.
Press [2] to attempt to arm AWAY all partitions on all panels.
Press [3] to attempt to arm STAY all partitions on all panels.
Press [4] to attempt to arm MAXIMUM all partitions.
Press [7] to attempt to arm INSTANT all partitions.
Press [0] to exit mode. After a few seconds, the keypad displays the status of the original partition of the
original panel for the keypad. Also, this mode will end in approximately 120 seconds if no keys are pressed.
NOTES:
When performing any of the arming commands, if there are faults in any of the partitions of a panel, the
system will not arm that panel, but will arm all the other partitions of the other panels.
When performing either a STAY or INSTANT arm command, the system always arms in mode 1 (see the
VISTA-128BP/VISTA-250BP User Guide for a detailed explanation of the STAY and INSTANT arming
modes).
The user cannot execute another panel linking mode. In order to perform another panel linking mode or to
access a different remote panel, the user must first exit this mode (return to the original control panel).
Priority of Displays for Multi-Partition and Multi-Panel Modes
This table shows the priority of displays if more than one of these conditions exists at the same time.
Priority Description Display Priority Description Display
1 Fire Alarm F 8 Not Ready N
2 All Other Alarms ✴ 9 Ready R
3 AC Loss P 10 Armed STAY S
4 Comm Fail C 11 Armed AWAY A
5 System Low Battery L 12 Armed INSTANT I
6 Trouble T 13 Armed MAXIMUM M
7 Bypass B

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SECTION 3
Installing the Control
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
This section describes the procedures for mounting and wiring the control panel and all the peripheral devices.
NOTE: All references in this manual for number of zones, number of user codes, number of access cards,
and the event log capacity, use the VISTA-250BP’s features. See SECTION 1: General Description for the
table listing the differences between the VISTA-128BP and the VISTA-250BP control panels.
Mounting the Control Cabinet
To mount the control cabinet, perform the following steps:
Step Action
1 Before mounting the circuit board, remove the metal knockouts for the wiring entry that you will be using.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE KNOCKOUTS AFTER THE CIRCUIT BOARD HAS BEEN
INSTALLED.
2 Using fasteners or anchors (not supplied), mount the control cabinet to a sturdy wall in a clean, dry area
that is not readily accessible to the general public. The back of the cabinet has 4 holes for this purpose.
UL T pr vide certificated burglary service f r UL installati ns, refer t the special requirements and
Figure 3-2
Cabinet Attack Resistance C nsiderati ns
t f ll w.
Installing the Cabinet Lock
1. Remove cabinet door, then remove the lock
knockout from the door. Insert the key into the
lock.
2. Position the lock in the hole, making certain
that the latch will make contact with the latch
bracket when the door is closed.
3. When correctly positioned, push the lock until
it is held securely by its snap tabs.
Use an ADEMCO No. K4445 Lock (supplied).
CABINET DOOR
BOTTOM
LOCKED
UNLOCKED
cab_l ck_snap-001-V0
ADEMCO
ADEMCO
PUSH
SNAP
TAB
SNAP
TAB
PUSH
ON LOCK
UNTIL IT
IS SEATED
SECURELY
STEP 2STEP 1
CHECK
POSITION
Figure 3-1: Installing the Lock
Grade A Mercantile Premises Listing Guidelines
• The panel door must be supervised. Mount the
clip-on tamper switch (supplied) to the cabinet's
right side wall as shown in the diagram below, and
wire it to one of the hardwire zones.
• Use a bell with a tamper-protected housing such as
the ADEMCO AB12. The bell housing's tamper
switch and inner tamper linings must also be wired
to the hardwire zone.
• Assign the tampers’ hardwire zone to a burglary
partition. Program the hardwire zone for day
trouble/night alarm (zone type 5) when only one
burglary partition is used. Program it for 24-hr.
audible alarm (zone type 7) when more than one
burglary partition is used.
• All wiring between the bell and panel must be run
in conduit. Remaining wires do not need to be run
in conduit.
• All wiring that is not run in conduit must exit from
the knockout openings on the bottom or back of the
cabinet.
• All unused knockouts must be plugged using the
disc plugs and carriage bolts (supplied), as
indicated in the diagram below.
• Fasten the cabinet door to the cabinet backbox
using the 18 one-inch-long Phillips-head screws
(supplied) after all wiring, programming, and
checkout procedures have been completed.

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PC
BOARD
(Sh ws typical l cal Grade A listing installati n)
RUN BELL WIRES
IN CONDUIT
PLUG THIS
KNOCKOUT
PLUG THIS
KNOCKOUT
PLUG THIS
KNOCKOUT
PLUG THIS
KNOCKOUT
RUN ALL REMAINING
WIRE THROUGH HERE
CLIP-ON DOOR
TAMPER SWITCH
CABINET
MOUNTING
HOLE
(4 PLACES)
TO PLUG AN UNUSED KNOCKOUT OPENING,
REMOVE KNOCKOUT AND INSTALL A PAIR OF
DISC PLUGS AND A CARRIAGE BOLT AS SHOWN.
KNOCKOUT
OPENING
HEX NUT AND
WASHER
DISC PLUGS (DIMPLES IN DISC
PLUG SHOULD REGISTER INSIDE
KNOCKOUT OPENING)
CARRIAGE BOLT
CABINET SIDE WALL
(OUTSIDE)
cabattack-001-V0
Figure 3-2: Cabinet Attack Resistance Considerations
Grade A Mercantile Sa e and Vault Listing Guidelines
• Follow the guidelines given above for Grade A
Mercantile Premises listing.
• Mount a shock sensor such as Sentrol No. 5402 to
the control's backbox. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions for proper sensor mounting. This
sensor also must be wired to a hardwire zone.
• For safe and vault applications, a UL Listed
contact must be used inside the cabinet through
one of the knockouts for pry-off tamper purposes.
This sensor also must be wired to a hardwire zone.
Installing the Control's Circuit Board
To install the circuit board in the cabinet, perform the
following steps:
Step Action
1 Hang the three mounting clips on the raised
cabinet tabs. Refer to Figure 3-3 (Detail B).
Make sure the clip orientation is exactly as
shown in the diagram to avoid damage. This
will also avoid problems with insertion and
removal of the PC board.
2 Insert the top of the circuit board into the slots
at the top of the cabinet. Make certain that the
board rests in the slots as indicated (Detail A).
3 Swing the base of the board into the mounting
clips and secure the board to the cabinet with
the accompanying screws.
Notes:
• Make certain that the mounting screws are tight.
This ensures that there is a good ground
connection between the PC board and the cabinet.
• Dress field wiring away from the microprocessor
(center) section of the PC board. Use the loops on
the left and right sidewalls of the cabinet for
anchoring field wiring using tie wraps (Detail C).
These steps are important to minimize the risk of
panel RF interference with television reception.
+
+
+
DETAIL C
SIDE VIEW
OF SLOTS
DETAIL A
SIDE VIEW OF
BOARD INSERTED
INTO SLOTS
DETAIL B
SIDE VIEW OF SHORT
MOUNTING CLIPS
(TYP.)
hi_end_mnt-PCB
Figure 3-3: Mounting the PC Board