ADEMCO VISTA-50P Installation guide

N5944-6V1 Rev B 4/99
VISTA-50P
VISTA-50PUL
PARTITIONED SECURITY SYSTEM
with SCHEDULING
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
and
PROGRAMMING GUIDE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL .........................................................vii
CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL................................. viii
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROPER PROTECTION............... ix
Section 1: GENERAL DESCRIPTION............................................................... 01
Section 2: PLANNING A PARTITIONED SYSTEM........................................ 05
Theory of Partitioning............................................................................05
Setting Up a Partitioned System...........................................................05
Common Lobby Logic............................................................................. 06
Master Keypad Setup and Operation ...................................................08
Section 3: INSTALLING THE CONTROL ........................................................ 10
Mounting the Cabinet ............................................................................ 10
VISTA-50PUL Grade A Mercantile Premises Listing ......................... 11
VISTA-50PUL Grade A Mercantile Safe And Vault Listing ...............11
Installing the Circuit Board ..................................................................12
Standard Phone Line Connections ........................................................12
Connecting the AC Transformer ...........................................................13
Installing the Backup Battery...............................................................15
Earth Ground Considerations ...............................................................15
Section 4: THE MECHANICS OF PROGRAMMING .......................................16
Using Data Field Program Mode...........................................................16
System and Communication Defaults...................................................16
Entering Data Field Program Mode......................................................16
Moving From One Page of Programming to Another .......................... 17
Viewing Data Fields...............................................................................17
Entry Errors ...........................................................................................17
Programming System Wide dta fields ..................................................18
Programming Partition Specific Data Fields........................................ 18
#93 Menu Mode Programming ..............................................................19
Section 5: INSTALLING THE KEYPADS ......................................................... 20
Keypads That May Be Used ..................................................................20
Wiring to the Keypads ...........................................................................20
Using a Supplementary Power Supply .................................................21
Mounting the Keypads ...........................................................................22
Addressing the Keypads/Preliminary Checkout ..................................22
Programming the Keypads .................................................................... 23

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Section 6: BASIC HARDWIRED ZONES 1-9 .................................................... 25
Common Characteristics of Hardwired Zones ......................................25
Wiring Burglary and Panic Devices to ones 1-8 ..................................25
Wiring 2-Wire Smoke Detectors to Zone 1............................................26
Compatible 2-Wire Smoke Detectors ....................................................27
Unsupervised Usage of Zone 1 ..............................................................27
Wiring 4-Wire Smoke Detectors to Zones 1-8 .......................................27
Compatible 4-Wire Smoke Detetors ......................................................28
Configuring Zone 7 for Alternate Keyswitch Function ........................29
Wiring 2-Wire Glassbreak Detectors to Zone 8 .................................... 29
Compatible Glassbreak Detectors .........................................................30
Zone 9 Applications................................................................................30
Programming Hardwired Zones ............................................................30
Checkout Procedure for Hardwired Zones............................................32
Section 7: POLLING LOOP ZONES 10-86 ........................................................ 33
Polling Loop Overview ...........................................................................33
Common Characteristics of Polling Loop Zones ...................................33
Wiring/Addressing Polling Loop Devices ..............................................33
Polling Loop Limitations........................................................................ 34
Polling Loop Supervision .......................................................................35
Programming Polling Loop Zones .........................................................36
Checkout Procedure for Polling Loop Zones .........................................38
Compatible Polling Loop Devices ..........................................................39
Section 8: WIRELESS (RF) ZONE EXPANSION ............................................ 41
Common Characteristics of Wireless Zones..........................................41
Wireless Systems Available...................................................................41
Wireless System Operation and Supervision .......................................42
Wireless System Installation Advisories ..............................................42
Installation and Setup of 4281/5881 RF Receivers ..............................43
Installation/Wiring of the 5800TM Module ..........................................44
Programming The Wireless Receiver....................................................44
House ID Sniffer Mode...........................................................................45
5700 Series Transmitter Setup .............................................................46
Wireless Zone Assignments for 5700 Series Transmitters ..................47
Compatible 5700 Series Transmitters ..................................................48
5800 Series Transmitter Setup .............................................................49
Compatible 5800 Series Transmitters ..................................................50
Programming Wireless Transmitters ...................................................52
Checkout Procedure for Wireless Zones................................................55
Section 9: RELAY OUTPUTS & POWERLINE CARRIER DEVICES ......... 56
Output Device Basics............................................................................. 56
Wiring the 4204 Relay Module..............................................................56
Wiring the 4300 Transformer................................................................57
Programming the 4204 Relay Module ..................................................58
Output Programming Options Defined.................................................58
Programming Output Devices ...............................................................60
Zone List Programming .........................................................................63
Relay Voice Descriptors .........................................................................63

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Section 10: 4285 VISTA INTERACTIVE PHONE (VIP) MODULE ................ 65
General Information ..............................................................................65
Mounting the 4285 VIP Module ...........................................................65
Wiring the 4285 VIP Module .................................................................66
Programming 4285 VIP Module Options..............................................67
Custom Word Substitutes for VIP Module Annunciation....................68
Section 11: AUDIO ALARM VERIFICATION (AAV) UNIT............................. 69
General Information ..............................................................................69
AAV Module Operation ..........................................................................69
AAV Module Connections ......................................................................70
Programming Audio Alarm Verification Module Options ...................70
Section 12: VOLTAGE TRIGGERS (Connector J7) ......................................... 72
General Information ..............................................................................72
Ground Start Trigger Setup ..................................................................74
Open/Close Trigger Setup......................................................................75
Remote Keypad Sounder........................................................................75
Keyswitch Setup.....................................................................................76
Auxiliary Alarm Signaling Equipment (7720, 7920SE).......................78
Section 13: EXTERNAL SOUNDERS .................................................................. 79
General Information ..............................................................................79
Wiring ..................................................................................................... 79
UL985 Household Fire Installations.....................................................79
UL1023&UL609 Commercial Burglary Installations.......................... 80
Non-UL Installations .............................................................................80
Programming External Sounders..........................................................80
Compatible Sounders and Siren Drivers ..............................................81
Section 14: EVENT LOG OPTIONS ..................................................................... 82
General Information ..............................................................................82
Event Log Printer Connections .............................................................82
Programming Event Log Options ..........................................................83
Event Logging Procedures .....................................................................83
Section 15: FINAL POWER-UP PROCEDURE.................................................. 86
General Information ..............................................................................86
Earth Ground Considerations ...............................................................86
Connecting the AC Transformer ...........................................................86
Programming Power And AC Options ..................................................88
Polling Loop Current Draw Worksheet ................................................88
Auxiliary Device Current Draw Worksheet..........................................88
Connecting The Battery.........................................................................89
Section 16: FALSE ALARM REDUCTION FEATURES....................................90
General Information ..............................................................................90
Exit Error Logic......................................................................................90
Exit Delay Reset.....................................................................................90
Cross Zoning ...........................................................................................91
Call Waiting Defeat ...............................................................................91

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Section 17: ZONE TYPE DEFINITIONS............................................................. 92
Section 18: DATA FIELD DESCRIPTIONS........................................................ 94
Section 19: #93 MENU MODE PROGRAMMING............................................ 108
#93 Main Menu Options ......................................................................108
Zone Programming...............................................................................110
Learning Serial Numbers .................................................................... 111
Programming Alpha Descriptors.........................................................113
Alpha Descriptor Vocabulary And Character (ASCII) Chart ............117
Device Programming............................................................................118
Relay Voice Descriptors .......................................................................119
Custom Word Index .............................................................................121
Section 20: SCHEDULING OPTIONS ............................................................... 122
Introduction To Scheduling .................................................................122
Time Window Definitions .................................................................... 124
Open/Close Schedule Definitions......................................................... 125
Programming with #80 Scheduling Menu Mode ................................126
Basic Scheduling Menu Structure.......................................................127
Time Window Definitions Worksheet .................................................128
Programming Time Windows .............................................................. 129
Open/Close Worksheet .........................................................................129
Programming Open/Close Schedules ..................................................130
Holiday Definitions & Schedule Worksheet .......................................131
Programming Holiday Schedules ........................................................131
Time Driven Event Worksheet............................................................132
Programming Time Driven Events .....................................................134
Limitation of Access by Time Worksheet............................................136
Programming Access Control Schedules ............................................136
#81 Temporary Schedule Menu Mode.................................................137
Programming Temporary Schedules...................................................138
#83 User Scheduling Menu Mode ........................................................139
Section 21: SYSTEM COMMUNICATION ........................................................ 141
A Successful Transmission ..................................................................141
Reporting Formats ...............................................................................141
Loading Communication Defaults.......................................................144
Section 22: DOWNLOADING PRIMER............................................................. 150
General Information ............................................................................150
Getting On-Line with a Control Panel ................................................150
On-Line Control Functions ..................................................................151
Access Security .....................................................................................152
Connecting a 4100SM Module for Direct Wire Downloading............153
Section 23: SETTING THE REAL-TIME CLOCK............................................ 154
General Information ............................................................................154
Setting the Time and Date ..................................................................154

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Section 24: SECURITY ACCESS CODES ..........................................................155
General Information ............................................................................155
User Codes and Levels of Authority....................................................155
To ADD, a Master, Manager or Operator Code..................................158
To CHANGE a Master, Manager, or Operator Code .........................159
Adding an RF Key to an Existing User...............................................160
To DELETE a Master, Manager, or Operator Code........................... 160
To EXIT the User Edit Mode ...............................................................160
Section 25: KEYPAD FUNCTIONS .................................................................... 161
General Information ............................................................................161
Arming Functions ................................................................................161
Global Arming ......................................................................................162
Access Control ......................................................................................163
Delay Closing Time ..............................................................................163
Partition "GO TO" Command ..............................................................163
Viewing Capabilities of a User ............................................................163
Viewing Zone Descriptors .................................................................... 163
Viewing Downloaded Messages...........................................................164
Using the Built-in User's Manual .......................................................164
Panic Keys ............................................................................................164
Speed Key [D] (Macros)........................................................................ 164
Manual Relay Activation Mode (#70)..................................................165
Section 26: TESTING THE SYSTEM ................................................................. 166
Using Test Mode................................................................................... 166
Armed System Test..............................................................................167
Turning the System Over to the User.................................................167
To the Installer .....................................................................................167
Trouble Conditions...............................................................................168
REGULATORY AGENCY STATEMENTS.................................... 170
DIP SWITCH TABLES..................................................................... 174
SUMMARY OF SYSTEM COMMANDS ........................................ 177
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................... 178
PROGRAM FORM/SYSTEM WORKSHEET..................Blue Insert
SUMMARY OF CONNECTIONS DIAGRAM ... Inside Back Cover

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LIST OF FIGURES
1. Installing The Lock ..........................................................................10
2. Cabinet Attack Resistance Considerations .....................................11
3. Mounting The PC Board ..................................................................12
4. Standard Phone Line Connections ..................................................13
5. AC Power And Battery Connections ...............................................14
6. 4300 Transformer Connections........................................................14
7. Keypad Connections to Keypad Port Terminals.............................21
8. Using a Supplementary Power Supply for Additional Keypads .... 22
9. Zones 1-9 Wiring Connections .........................................................25
10. Wiring 2-Wire Smoke Detectors to Zone 1......................................26
11. 4-Wire Smoke Detector Power Reset Using 4204 Relay Module ...28
12. Wiring Latching Glassbreak Detectors to Zone 8...........................29
13. Polling Loop Connections.................................................................34
14. Polling Loop Extender Module Wiring ............................................35
15, 5881 RF Receiver (showing receiver setup) .................................... 43
16. 4204 Module......................................................................................57
17. 4300 Transformer Connections........................................................57
18. 4285 Voice Module Connections ......................................................67
19. Audio Alarm Verification Module Connections ..............................71
20. J7 Connector For Voltage Triggers .................................................73
21. Ground Start Module Connections..................................................74
22. Remote Keypad Sounding Connections...........................................75
23. Remote Keyswitch Wiring ...............................................................77
24. Auxiliary Alarm Signaling Equipment ...........................................78
25. External Sounder Connections ........................................................79
26. AB12 Bell Box Wiring ......................................................................80
27. Event Log Printer Connections .......................................................82
28. 1321 Transformer and Battery Connections ..................................87
29. 4300 Transformer Connections........................................................87
30. Direct Wire Downloading Connections (With 4100SM Module)..153
Summary Of Connections Diagram ............... Inside Back Cover

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual is written to accommodate both the new and the experienced installer of
Ademco products. A general description of the entire system is located at the
beginning of the manual, followed by the basics of programming. The wiring and
physical setup of the hardware follows.
The sections at the core of the manual include both hardware setup and
programming requirements of each device to make that specific device operational in
the system. A checkout procedure is included at the end of each section. We
recommend this method to ensure that each device is working properly before
proceeding to the next section. It must also be used if you are making a particular
addition to the system of one of these devices.
Each of the sections covering the installation of peripheral devices includes the
programming for that device. If you are an experienced user of Ademco products, you
may choose to wire and then program the entire system at once. If so, refer to
Sections 18 through 20 (for complete system programming options) after the
hardware setup is complete. A blank pull-out programming form is included with
this manual. Use this in addition to the #93 and #80 Menu modes for complete
system programming options.
Without an understanding of the programming methodology, you will not be able to
successfully perform the required programming in each of these sections. We
therefore urge you to read Section 4: THE MECHANICS OF PROGRAMMING
before any programming is performed.
This manual uses various icons to denote critical notes and technical tips to assist
you with the installation of this system. These are easily seen in the lefthand column
of the relevent information.

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CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL
MAIN SECTION TITLES ARE SHOWN IN REVERSE TYPE
Before you begin using this manual, it is important that you understand the
meaning of the following symbols (icons).
ULThese notes include specific information which must be followed if you are
installing this system for a UL Listed application.
These notes include information that you should be aware of before continuing
with the installation, and which, if not observed, could result in operational
difficulties.
This symbol indicates a critical note that could seriously affect the operation of
the system, or could cause damage to the system. Please read each warning
carefully. This symbol also denotes warnings about physical harm to the installer.
Enter Zn Num.
(00 = Quit) 01
Many system options are programmed in an
interactive mode by responding to Alpha keypad
display prompts. These prompts are shown in a
double-line box.
*00 When programming the system, data fields are
indicated by a “star” (*) followed by the data field
number.
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS: Unless noted otherwise, references to specific
model numbers represent Ademco products.

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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROPER PROTECTION
The Following Recommendations For The Location Of Fire And Burglary Detection Devices Help Provide
Proper Coverage For The Protected Premises.
Recommendations For Smoke And Heat Detectors
With regard to the number and placement of smoke/heat detectors, we subscribe to the
recommendations contained in the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Standard #72
noted below.
Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment
in all rooms and areas of the household as follows: For minimum protection a smoke detector
should be installed outside of each separate sleeping area, and on each additional floor of a
multi-floor family living unit, including basements. The installation of smoke detectors in
kitchens, attics (finished or unfinished), or in garages is not normally recommended.
For additional protection the NFPA recommends that you install heat or smoke detectors in
the living room, dining room, bedroom(s), kitchen, hallway(s), attic, furnace room, utility and
storage rooms, basements and attached garages.
In addition, we recommend the following:
• Install a smoke detector inside every bedroom where a smoker sleeps.
• Install a smoke detector inside every bedroom where someone sleeps with the door partly or
completely closed. Smoke could be blocked by the closed door. Also, an alarm in the hallway
outside may not wake up the sleeper if the door is closed.
• Install a smoke detector inside bedrooms where electrical appliances (such as portable
heaters, air conditioners or humidifiers) are used.
• Install a smoke detector at both ends of a hallway if the hallway is more than 40 feet (12
meters) long.
• Install smoke detectors in any room where an alarm control is located, or in any room where
alarm control connections to an AC source or phone lines are made. If detectors are not so
located, a fire within the room could prevent the control from reporting a fire or an intrusion.
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Smoke Detectors for Minimum Protection
Smoke Detectors for Additional Protection
Heat-Activated Detectors
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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Section 1: GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The VISTA-50P is an 8-Partition alarm control panel that supports up to 86 zones using basic hardwired, polling
loop, and wireless zones. In addition, the control offers relay control and scheduling capabilities for automating
system functions. The major system features are outlined below.
Basic Hardwired Zones
Provides 9 basic hardwire zones with the following characteristics:
• EOLR supervision (optional for zones 2-8) supporting N.O. or N.C. sensors
• Individually assignable to one of 8 partitions
• Up to 16 2-wire smoke detectors on zone 1
• 4-wire smoke or heat detectors on zones 1-8 (power to 4-wire smokes must
be supervised for UL installations)
• Up to 50 2-wire latching glassbreak detectors on zone 8
Optional Expansion Zones
Polling Loop Expansion:
Supports up to 77 additional hardwire zones using a built-in polling (multiplex)
loop interface. Current draw can total up to 64mA. Polling loop zones have the
following characteristics:
• Must use RPM (Remote Point Module) devices
• Supervised by control panel
• Individually assignable to one of 8 partitions
Wireless Expansion:
Supports up to 63 wireless zones using 4281 type RF Receiver or 86 wireless
zones using 5881 type RF Receiver (less if using hardwire and/or polling loop
zones). Wireless zones have the following characteristics:
• Supervised by control panel for check-in signals (except certain non-
supervised transmitters)
• Supervised for low battery condition
• Tamper protection for 5800 series supervised transmitters
• Individually assignable to one of 8 partitions
For specific information regarding number of wireless zones supported by each
RF receiver, see the section on Wireless Expansion later in this manual.
Supervisory Zones
Provides additional zones for supervision of the following:
RF Receivers Zones 88-91
Polling Loop Zone 97
4285 VIP Module Zone 87

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8 Partitions Provides the ability to control 8 separate areas independently, each functioning
as if it had its own separate control. Partitioning features include:
• A "Common Lobby" partition, which arms automatically when the last
partition (1-8) that shares the common lobby is armed and disarms when the
first partition (1-8) that shares the common lobby is disarmed
• A Master Partition (9) to which keypads may be assigned to view the status of
all 8 partitions at the same time
• Keypads assignable to one of 8 partitions or to Master Partition 9 to view
system status
• Ability to assign Relays/Powerline Carrier devices to one or all 8 partitions
• Certain system options selectable for each partition , such as Entry/Exit
Delay and Subscriber Account Number
User Codes Acccommodates 75 user codes, all of which can operate any or all partitions.
Each user, if assigned to more than one partition, retains the same user number
across all partitions, and will only utilize one user "slot" in the system. Certain
characteristics must be assigned to each user code, which are as follows:
• Authority level for each partition (Master, Manager, or several other
Operator levels)
• Opening/Closing central station reporting option
• What partitions the code can operate
• Global arming capability (ability to arm and disarm all partitions the code
has access to in one command)
• Use of a wireless transmitter to arm and disarm the system (wireless
transmitter must first be learned into the system
Peripheral Devices
Supports up to 16 addressable devices, which can be any combination of
keypads (6139, 6137, 6128, 5137AD, 4137AD),RF receivers (4281/5881), relay
modules (4204), and the 4285 VIP module. Peripheral Devices have the
following characteristics:
• Terminated at the Keypad Port terminals on the control panel
• Each device set to an individual address (physically) according to the
device's instructions
• Each device enabled in the system using the Device Programming Mode
(covered later in this manual)
Keypad Panic Keys
Accommodates three keypad panic keys: 1+* (A), *+# (B), and 3+# (C).
Characteristics of the panic keys are:
• Designated as zones 95(1+*), 96(3+#), and 99(*+#)
• Activated by wired and wireless keypads
• Activated and reported separately by partition, distinguished by Subscriber
Acct. No. (or Partition No. if Contact ID reporting is used)

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Keypad MacrosAccommodates one keypad macro command per partition (each macro is a
series of keypad commands), which can be assigned to the D key on each
partition's keypads. This means, for example, that by pressing the "D" key, the
system can be programmed to log onto another partition, bypass zones 2 and 3,
and arm that partition in the AWAY mode (explained in detail later in this
manual). Characteristics of keypad macros are:
• Assignable to the "D" key by partition
• Can each be 16 characters (keystrokes) in length
Optional Output Devices (4204 Relays and Powerline Carrier (i.e., X-10) Devices)
Accommodates the use of 16 output devices, which can be a combination of
ADEMCO's 4204 Relay Modules or Powerline Carrier Devices (i.e., X-10, ACT,
Leviton). Each 4204 module provides four "Form C" relays for general purpose
use.
Powerline Carrier Devices are controlled by signals sent through the electrical
wiring at the premises via a 4300 transformer. Therefore, if using Powerline
Carrier Devices, a 4300 transformer must be used in place of the regular system
transformer.
Output devices have the following characteristics:
• Can be programmed to activate in response to system events
• Can be programmed to activate using time intervals
• Can be activated manually using the #70 relay command mode
• Can each have an alpha descriptor assigned to it
Optional Vista Interactive Phone Module
Supports the Ademco 4285 VIP Module. This permits access to the security
system to do the following:
• Obtain system status information
• Arm and disarm security system
• Control relays and/or Powerline Carrier devices
Access ControlIf programmed, provides users with a command which activates a relay for two
seconds to open access doors (e.g. lobby door). Each partition can be assigned
one access control relay.
Optional Keyswitch
Supports the Ademco 4146 keyswitch on any one of the systems's 8 partitions. If
used, zone 7 is no longer available as a protection zone.
Voltage Triggers
Provides a trigger connector whose pins change state for different conditions.
Used with LORRA (Long Range Radio) equipment or other devices such as a
remote keypad sounder, keyswitch Armed and Ready LEDs, or a printer to print
the system's Event Log.
Event Log Keeps a log of different event types (enabled in programming). The Event Log
has the following characteristics:
• Stores a total of 224 events
• Can be viewed at the keypad or through the use of V-Link software
• Can be printed on a serial printer using a 4100SM module

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Scheduling Provides the following scheduling capabilities:
• Open/Close schedules (for control of arming/disarming, and reporting)
• Holiday schedules (allows different time windows for Open/Close
schedules)
• Timed Events (for activation of relays, auto-bypassing and unbypassing,,
auto-arming and disarming, etc.)
• Access schedules (for limiting system access to users by time)
• End User Output Programming mode (provides 20 timers for relay control)
Audio Alarm Verification Option
Provides a programmable Audio Alarm Verification (AAV) option which can be
used in conjunction with an output relay to permit voice dialog between an
operator at the central station and a person at the premises
• Requires the use of an optional AAV unit, such as Eagle model 1241
• If using, Zone 5 is no longer available as a protection zone
Cross-Zoning Capability
Helps prevent false alarms by preventing a zone from going into alarm unless its
cross-zone is also faulted within five minutes.
Exit Error False Alarm Prevention Feature
• System can tell the difference between a regular alarm and an alarm caused
by leaving an Entry/Exit door open. If not subsequently disarmed, faulted
E/E zone(s) will be bypassed and the system will arm
• Generates an "Exit Error" report by user and by zone so the Central Station
knows it was an exit alarm and who caused it
Communications Formats
Supports the following formats for the Primary and Secondary Central Station
receivers:
• Ademco Low Speed (Standard or Expanded)
• Sescoa/Radionics
• Ademco Express
• Ademco High Speed
• Ademco Contact ID
Built-in User's Manual and Descriptor Review
Contains a built-in Users Manual and Descriptor Review mode (alpha keypad
only).
• By depressing and holding any of the function keys on the keypad for 5
seconds, a brief explanation of that particular function scrolls across the
alpha-numeric display.
• By pressing and holding the READY key for 5 seconds and then releasing
it, all programmed zone descriptors can be displayed (one at a time). This
serves as a check for installers to be sure all descriptors are entered
properly.
Improved Downloading Speed
Uploads and downloads at 300 baud (old rate is 75 baud), making
upload/download speed approximately three times faster.

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Section 2: PLANNING A PARTITIONED SYSTEM
This section provides the following information:
• Theory of partitioning
• Setting up a partitioned system
• Common Lobby Logic
• Master keypad setup and operation
Theory of Partitioning
This system provides the ability to arm and disarm up to 8 different areas, each
as if it had its own control. These areas are called partitions. Partitions are used
when the user desires to disarm certain areas while leaving other areas armed,
or to limit access to certain areas to specific individuals. Each user of the system
can be assigned to operate any or all partitions, and can be given a different
authority level in each.
Facts you need to know about partitioning:
First, you must determine how many partitions are required (1-8). This must be
done before anything can be assigned to those partitions.
Keypads
Each keypad must be given a unique "address" and assigned to one partition
(can also be assigned to Partition 9 if "Master" keypad operation is desired--
see Master Keypad Setup and Operation later in this section).
Zones
Each zone must be assigned to one partition.
The zones assigned to a partition will be displayed on that partition's
keypad(s).
Users
Each user can be assigned to one or more partitions. If a user is to operate
more than one partition and would like to arm/disarm all or some of those
partitions with a single command, the user must be enabled for "Global
Arming" for those partitions (when entering user codes).
A user with access to more than one partition (multiple access) can "log on" to
one partition from another partition's keypad, provided that program field 2*18:
ENABLE GOTO is enabled for each partition you want to log on to from
another.
A partition can be selected as a "common lobby" partition, and other partitions
can affect this partition by causing arming/disarming of this partition to be
automated (see Common Lobby Logic , later in this section).
Setting Up a Partitioned System
The basic steps to setting up a partitioned system are described below. If you
need more information on how to program the prescribed options, see Section 4:
THE MECHANICS OF PROGRAMMING , as well as each corresponding section's
programming procedure.
1. Determine how many partitions the system will consist of (programmed in field
2*00).
2. Assign keypads to partitions (#93 Device Programming mode).
3. Assign zones to partitions (#93 Zone Programming mode).
4. Confirm zones are displayed at the keypad(s) assigned to those partitions.
5. Assign users to partitions.
6. Enable the GOTO feature (program field 2*18) for each partition a multiple-
access user can "log on" to (alpha keypad only).
7. Program Partition-Specific fields (see Section 17: DATA FIELD
DESCRIPTIONS).

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Common Lobby Logic
When an installation consists of a partition shared by users of other partitions in a
building, that shared partition may be assigned as the "common lobby" partition
for the system (program field 1*17). An example of this might be in a medical
building where there are two doctor's offices and a common entrance area (see
example that follows explanation).
This option employs logic for automatic arming and disarming of the common
lobby . Two programming fields affect the way the common lobby will react
relative to the status of other partitions. They are: 1*18 (Affects Lobby) and 1*19
(Arms Lobby).
1*18 Affects Lobby (must be programmed by partition)
Setting this option to 1 for a specific partition causes that partition to affect the
operation of the common lobby as follows:
a. When the first partition that affects the lobby is disarmed, the lobby will also be
disarmed.
b. The common lobby cannot be armed unless every partition selected to affect
the lobby is armed.
c. Arming the last partition that affects the lobby will not automatically attempt to
arm the lobby.
1*19 Arms Lobby (must be programmed by partition)
Setting this option to 1 for a specific partition causes that partition to affect the
operation of the common lobby as follows:
a. When the first partition that affects the lobby is disarmed, the lobby will also be
disarmed.
b. The common lobby cannot be armed unless every partition selected to affect
the lobby is armed.
c. Arming the last partition that is programmed to arm the lobby will automatically
attempt to arm the lobby. If any faults exist in the lobby partition, or another
partition that affects the lobby is disarmed, the lobby cannot be armed, and the
message "UNABLE TO ARM LOBBY PARTITION" will be displayed.
You cannot select a partition to "arm" the lobby unless it has first been selected
to "affect" the lobby. Enable field 1*18 before enabling field 1*19.
The following chart sums up how the common lobby partition will operate, if
different options are set for another partition in fields 1*18 and 1*19.
1*18 1*19 Disarms when Attempts to arm when Can be armed if
Affects Lobby Arms Lobby partition disarms? partition arms? other partitions
disarmed?
0 0 NO NO YES
1 0 YES NO NO
1 1 YES YES NO
0 1 ---ENTRY NOT ALLOWED---

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Example
Here is an example of how the lobby would react in a typical setup.
MAIN ENTRANCE
OFFICE #1 OFFICE #2
COMMON LOBBY
User #1 has access to Office #1 and the Common Lobby.
User #2 has access to Office #2 and the Common Lobby.
Office #1 is set up to affect the Common Lobby, but not arm it.
Office #2 is set up to affect and arm the Common Lobby.
For the purpose of this example, the ( ) indicate the current status of the other
partition when the user takes action.
Sequence #1:
Office 1 Office 2 Lobby Action
User #1: Disarms (Armed) Disarms
User #2: (Disarmed) Disarms No Change
User #1: Arms (Disarmed) No change
User #2: (Armed) Arms Arms
Sequence #2:
Office 1 Office 2 Lobby Action
User #2: (Armed) Disarms Disarms
User #1: Disarms (Disarmed) (No change)
User #2: (Disarmed) Arms No Change
User #1: Arms (Armed) No Change
Notice that in sequence #1, since Office #2 was the last to arm, the lobby also
armed (Office #2 is programmed to affect and arm the lobby). In sequence #2,
the lobby could not arm when Office #2 armed, because Office #1, which affects
the lobby, was still disarmed.
When Office #1 armed, the lobby still did not arm because Office #1 was not
programmed to arm the lobby. User #1 would have to arm the lobby manually.
Therefore, you would want to program a partition to affect and arm the lobby, if
the users of that partition are expected to be the "last out" of the building.

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How User Access Codes Affect the Common Lobby
Codes with "Global" Arming
If a code is given "global arming" when it is defined (see Section 24: SECURITY
ACCESS CODES ), the keypad will ask "Arm all?" or "Disarm all?" whenever the
user tries to arm or disarm the partitions he has access to from an alpha keypad.
This allows the user to pick and choose the partitions to be armed or disarmed,
and so eliminates the "automatic" operation of the lobby. Keep in mind, however,
that if attempting to arm all, and another "affecting" partition is disarmed, the user
will not be able to arm the lobby, and the message "UNABLE TO ARM LOBBY
PARTITION" will be displayed.
Codes with "Non-Global" Arming
If arming with a non-global code, or if arming with a global code from a non-alpha
keypad, the lobby partition operation will be automatic, as described by fields
1*18 and 1*19.
Other Methods of Arming/Disarming
When arming or disarming a partition that affects and/or arms the common lobby
in one of the following manners, lobby logic remains active:
• Quick-Arm
• Keyswitch
• Wireless Button
• Wireless Keypad
Arming/Disarming Remotely
If arming or disarming remotely (through VLINK downloading software), the lobby
will not automatically follow another partition that is programmed to arm or disarm
the lobby. The lobby must be armed separately, after arming all affecting
partitions first.
Auto-Arming/Disarming
If scheduling is used to automatically arm and/or disarm partitions, the Lobby
partition will not automatically follow another partition that is programmed to arm
or disarm the lobby. The lobby must be included as a partition to be
armed/disarmed.
If using auto-arming, make sure that the Auto-arm Delay and Auto-arm
Warning periods (fields 2*05 and 2*06) combined are longer than that of any
other partition that affects the lobby. This will cause the lobby to arm last.
Master Keypad Setup and Operation
Although this system has eight actual partitions, it provides an extra partition
strictly for the purpose of assigning keypads as "Master" keypads for the system.
Any keypad assigned to Partition 9 in #93 Device Programming mode will make
that keypad a "Master" keypad. A Master keypad reflects the status of the entire
system (Partitions 1-8) on its display at one time. This is useful because it
eliminates the need for a security officer in a building to have to "log-on" to
various partitions from one partition's keypad to find out where an alarm has
occurred.