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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.
R comm ndations for Smok and H at D t ctors
With regard to the number and placement of smoke/heat detectors, we subscribe to the recommendations
contained in the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Standard #72 noted below.
Early-warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in all rooms
and areas of the household as follows: For minimum protection, a smoke detector should be installed
outside of each separate sleeping area, and on each additional floor of a multi-floor family living unit,
including basements. The installation of smoke detectors in kitchens, attics (finished or unfinished), or in
garages is not normally recommended.
For additional protection the NFPA recommends that you install heat or smoke detectors in the living
room, dining room, bedroom(s), kitchen, hallway(s), attic, furnace room, utility and storage rooms,
basements and attached garages.
In addition, we recommend the following:
• Install a smoke detector inside every bedroom where a smoker sleeps.
• Install a smoke detector inside every bedroom where someone sleeps with the door partly or
completely closed. Smoke could be blocked by the closed door. Also, an alarm in the hallway outside
may not wake up the sleeper if the door is closed.
• Install a smoke detector inside bedrooms where electrical appliances (such as portable heaters, air
conditioners or humidifiers) are used.
• Install a smoke detector at both ends of a hallway if the hallway is more than 40 feet (12 meters) long.
• Install smoke detectors in any room where an alarm control is located, or in any room where alarm
control connections to an AC source or phone lines are made. If detectors are not so located, a fire
within the room could prevent the control from reporting a fire or an intrusion.
THIS CONTROL COMPLIES WITH NFPA REQUIREMENTS FOR
TEMPORAL PULSE SOUNDING OF FIRE NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES.
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Smoke Detectors for Minimum Protection
Smoke Detectors for dditional Protection
Heat- ctivated Detectors
R comm ndations for Prop r Intrusion Prot ction
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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Tabl of Cont nts
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Conventions Used in This Manual ............................................................................................................... viii
Section 1 - Introduction .............................................................................................................................1–1
Description .......................................................................................................................................................1–1
Features............................................................................................................................................................1–1
Section 2 - Installing the Control.............................................................................................................2–1
General Information........................................................................................................................................2–1
Mounting the Cabinet .....................................................................................................................................2–1
Installing the Lock (if used) ............................................................................................................................2–1
Mounting the Control's Circuit Board Alone in the Cabinet ........................................................................2–2
Mounting Control and RF Receiver Circuit Boards Together in the Cabinet .............................................2–3
Standard Phone Line Connections .................................................................................................................2–4
Wiring the AC Transformer ............................................................................................................................2–5
Installing the Backup Battery ........................................................................................................................2–6
Earth Ground Connections .............................................................................................................................2–6
Section 3 - Installing Remote Keypads...................................................................................................3–1
General Information........................................................................................................................................3–1
Keypads That May Be Used............................................................................................................................3–1
Wiring to the Keypads.....................................................................................................................................3–1
Mounting the Keypads ....................................................................................................................................3–2
Using a Supplementary Power Supply to Power Additional Keypads.........................................................3–2
Preliminary Checkout Procedure ...................................................................................................................3–3
Section 4 - Basic Hardwired Zones 1–8...................................................................................................4–1
General Information........................................................................................................................................4–1
Installing the Hardwired Zones......................................................................................................................4–1
Programming Hardwired Zones .....................................................................................................................4–5
Checkout Procedure for Hardwired Zones .....................................................................................................4–5
Section 5 - Wired Zone Expansion ...........................................................................................................5–1
Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................5–1
Installing Zone Expansion Units....................................................................................................................5–1
Connections and Setup....................................................................................................................................5–1
Programming Wired Expansion Zones...........................................................................................................5–3
Checkout Procedure for Wired Expansion Zones ..........................................................................................5–3
Section 6 - Wireless Expansion (5800 System)......................................................................................6–1
About Wireless Expansion ..............................................................................................................................6–1
Installing the 5881/5882 Receiver ..................................................................................................................6–2
Installing the 5800TM Module .......................................................................................................................6–3
Jam Detection and Reporting .........................................................................................................................6–3
About 5800 Series Transmitters.....................................................................................................................6–3
Installing 5800 Series Transmitters...............................................................................................................6–7
Section 7 - Relay Outputs & Powerline Carrier Devices ...................................................................7–1
Relay/Powerline Carrier Device Basics..........................................................................................................7–1
4204 and 4229 Relay Modules ........................................................................................................................7–1
Powerline Carrier Devices ..............................................................................................................................7–3
Programming Relay Outputs..........................................................................................................................7–4
Section 8 - 4285 & 4286 VIP Module.........................................................................................................8–1
Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................8–1
Installing the Phone Module...........................................................................................................................8–1
Programming the 4285/4286 VIP Module......................................................................................................8–4
Checking 4285/4286 VIP Module Operation..................................................................................................8–4

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Section 9 - External Sounders ..................................................................................................................9–1
Compatible Sounders.......................................................................................................................................9–1
Sounder Connections.......................................................................................................................................9–2
Sounder Supervision .......................................................................................................................................9–2
Testing the Sounder ........................................................................................................................................9–2
Section 10 - Long Range Radio.................................................................................................................10–1
About Long Range Radio...............................................................................................................................10–1
Connection......................................................................................................................................................10–1
Dynamic Signaling Feature ..........................................................................................................................10–2
Section 11 - Remote Keyswitch.................................................................................................................11–1
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................11–1
Installing the Keyswitch ...............................................................................................................................11–1
Programming for the Remote Keyswitch .....................................................................................................11–3
Keyswitch Operation .....................................................................................................................................11–4
Section 12 - Audio Alarm Verification (AAV) Unit...............................................................................12–1
General Information......................................................................................................................................12–1
Wiring Connections .......................................................................................................................................12–1
Section 13 - Final Power-Up......................................................................................................................13–1
Earth Ground Connections ...........................................................................................................................13–1
AC Power-Up .................................................................................................................................................13–1
Connecting the Backup Battery....................................................................................................................13–1
Battery Tests..................................................................................................................................................13–2
Section 14 - Mechanics of Programming................................................................................................14–1
About Programming ......................................................................................................................................14–1
Entering Program Mode................................................................................................................................14–2
Programming a Data Field............................................................................................................................14–2
Reviewing a Data Field/Erasing an Entry ...................................................................................................14–2
Interactive Mode Programming (✱56, ✱58, ✱80, ✱81, and ✱82)................................................................14–2
Loading Factory Defaults..............................................................................................................................14–3
Programming System Setup Fields..............................................................................................................14–3
Exiting the Programming Mode ...................................................................................................................14–3
Section 15 - Zone Response Type Definitions.......................................................................................15–1
Zone Type Definitions....................................................................................................................................15–1
Section 16 - Data Field Descriptions.......................................................................................................16–1
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................16–1
Descriptions of System Data Fields..............................................................................................................16–1
Section 17 - Zone Programming ...............................................................................................................17–1
About Zone Programming .............................................................................................................................17–1
✱56 Zone Programming Procedures.............................................................................................................17–1
✱58 Expert Programming Mode Procedures ...............................................................................................17–4
To Remove a Zone..........................................................................................................................................17–6
To Delete a Transmitter Serial Number ......................................................................................................17–7
To Enter and Duplicate Wireless Keys ........................................................................................................17–7
Section 18 - Output Device Programming .............................................................................................18–1
Programming Options Defined .....................................................................................................................18–1
Programming Output Relays and Powerline Carrier Devices....................................................................18–3
Section 19 - Zone Lists ................................................................................................................................19–1
About Zone List Menu Mode.........................................................................................................................19–1
Zone List Displays .........................................................................................................................................19–1
Section 20 - Alpha Descriptor Programming ........................................................................................20–1
About Alpha Descriptor Programming.........................................................................................................20–1
Zone Descriptors ............................................................................................................................................20–1
Programming Zone Descriptors (program menu mode ✴82)......................................................................20–1
Adding Custom Words...................................................................................................................................20–3

Table of Contents (cont’d)
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Section 21 - Remote Programming and Control (Downloading)......................................................21–1
About Remote Programming.........................................................................................................................21–1
Equipment Required .....................................................................................................................................21–1
Initial Download ............................................................................................................................................21–2
Remote Programming Commands................................................................................................................21–2
Remote Programming Advisory Notes .........................................................................................................21–2
Section 22 - System Communication.......................................................................................................22–1
Panel Communication with Central Station................................................................................................22–1
Report Code Formats.....................................................................................................................................22–1
Section 23 - System Operation..................................................................................................................23–1
Security Codes ...............................................................................................................................................23–1
Keypad Functions..........................................................................................................................................23–2
Relay/Powerline Carrier Devices..................................................................................................................23–3
4285/4286 VIP Module (if used)....................................................................................................................23–3
Exit Error Alarm Displays (if programmed)................................................................................................23–3
Trouble Conditions ........................................................................................................................................23–4
Section 24 - Testing the System................................................................................................................24–1
Test Procedure ...............................................................................................................................................24–1
Section 25 - Troubleshooting Guide........................................................................................................25–1
Section 26 - Specifications & Accessories..............................................................................................26–1
Specifications .................................................................................................................................................26–1
Accessories (Compatible Devices).................................................................................................................26–3
Appendix A - 5800 RF System Wireless Transmitters ............................................................................A–1
Transmitter Input Loop Identification.......................................................................................................... A–1
Appendix B - Regulatory Agency Statements...........................................................................................B–1
Appendix C - Warnings and Limited Warranty........................................................................................ C–1
Index...........................................................................................................................................................Index - 1
Programming Form ...................................................................................................................................Insert

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List of Figur s
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Figure 1. Installing the Cabinet Lock.................................................................................................................2–2
Figure 2. Mounting the PC Board.......................................................................................................................2–2
Figure 3. Mounting the PC Board and RF Receiver Together in the Cabinet.................................................2–3
Figure 4. Telephone Line Connections ...............................................................................................................2–4
Figure 5. Connections of 4300 Transformer to the Control Board ...................................................................2–5
Figure 6. Keypad Connections to the Control Board.........................................................................................3–2
Figure 7. Using a Supplementary Power Supply for Keypads .........................................................................3–3
Figure 8. 2-Wire Smoke Detector Connected to Zone 1.....................................................................................4–2
Figure 9. 4-Wire Smoke Detector Connections (Zones 2–7)..............................................................................4–3
Figure 10. Glassbreak Detector Connections to Zone 8.....................................................................................4–4
Figure 11a. Wiring Connections, 4219 Expansion Module ...............................................................................5–2
Figure 11b. Wiring Connections, 4229 Expansion Module ...............................................................................5–2
Figure 12. 5881/5882 RF Receiver (cover removed)...........................................................................................6–2
Figure 13. 4204 Connections to Control .............................................................................................................7–2
Figure 14. 4229 Connections to Control .............................................................................................................7–3
Figure 15. 4300 Transformer Wiring Connections ............................................................................................7–4
Figure 16. 4285/4286 VIP Module Wiring Connections ....................................................................................8–3
Figure 17. Typical Sounder Wiring......................................................................................................................9–2
Figure 18. Bell Supervision Wiring .....................................................................................................................9–2
Figure 19. Long Range Radio Connections ......................................................................................................10–1
Figure 20a. Keyswitch Wiring (4300 Interface Transformer not used)..........................................................11–2
Figure 20b. Keyswitch Wiring (4300 Interface Transformer also used) ........................................................11–2
Figure 21. Connection of AAV Unit When not Using a 4285/4286 VIP Module ............................................12–2
Figure 22. Connection of AAV Unit When also Using a 4285 or 4286 VIP Module ......................................12–2
Figure 23. VISTA-20BAY Summary of Connections ................................................................ Inside Back Cover

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Conv ntions Us d 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:
UL UL note includes specific information that must be followed if you are installing this system for a
UL Listed application.
checked note includes information you should be aware of before continuing with the
installation, and which, if not observed, could result in operational difficulties.
This symbol warns of conditions that could seriously affect the operation of the system, or cause
damage to the system. Please read each warning carefully. This symbol also denotes warnings
about physical harm to the user.
Enter Zone Num.
(00 = Quit)
You may program many system options by responding to alpha keypad display
prompts. These prompts are shown in a double-line box.
✴00 When programming the system, data fields are indicated by a “star” (✴) followed by
the data field number.
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS: Unless noted otherwise, references to specific model numbers represent
ADEMCO products.

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SECTION 1
Introduction
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In This S ction
♦Description ♦Features
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D scription
The VISTA-20BAY is a security system control that supports up to 38 zones, including eight
basic hardwired zones (1 through 8) and a maximum of 30 expansion zones. These expansion
zones may include up to eight hardwired zones, or up to 30 wireless zones if hardwired zones
are not used. Three separate keypad-activated zones are also provided.
F atur s
Basic Hardwir d Zon s
Provides 8 basic hardwired zones having the following characteristics:
• EOLR supervision supporting N.O. or N.C. sensors
• Programmable response time (10, 350, or 700 milliseconds)
• Up to sixteen 2-wire smoke detectors on zone 1
• 4-wire smoke or heat detectors on zones 2 through 7 (as many as can be powered from
Auxiliary Power on the control).
NOTE: 4-wire smoke/heat detectors cannot be used in UL installations
• Up to fifty 2-wire latching-type glassbreak detectors on zone 8 with auto reset
Optional Expansion Zon s (up to 30 total, wir d and wir l ss)
Wir d Expansion:
Supports up to 8 additional wired zones using a 4219 Expansion Module or 4229
Expansion/Relay Module. These zones have the following characteristics:
• EOLR supervision supporting N.O. or N.C. sensors
• 300-500mSec normal response with an option for fast (10-15mSec) response on loop A
(first expansion zone)
Wir l ss Expansion:
Supports up to 30 wireless zones (less if using wired expansion zones).
• Requires the use of a 5881 (5882 in Canada) type RF receiver, as indicated below:
Receiver Model No. of Zones
5881L/5882L Up to 8
5881M/5882M Up to 16
5881H/5882H Up to 30
• Requires the use of 5800 Series Wireless Transmitters

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R mot K ypads
Up to 4 of either of the following keypads may be used in the installation:
• Fixed-Word Keypad: 6128
• Alpha Keypad: SK6139A-BAY (2-line alphanumeric displays).
To program from a keypad, you must connect a SK6139 -B Y 2-line alpha keypad, but it need not
stay in the system.
S curity Cod s
The system supports the following security codes:
• One Installer code for entire system (user 1)
• One Master code for entire system (user 2)
• 12 Secondary User codes (users 3-14)
• One Babysitter code (user 15)
• One Duress code (user 16).
Babysitter Code: special code that can be used to disarm the system only if that particular code
was used to arm it.
Duress Code: n emergency code which, when entered by
any
user to disarm or arm the system,
will send a silent duress message to the Central Station.
K ypad Panic K ys
• Up to 3 programmable panic key functions (designated as zones 95, 96, and 99)
• Activated by wired and wireless keypads
• Distinguished by subscriber ID number
Zon Monitor F atur
The control senses a high resistance in the loops on hardwired zones 2-8 if it is present, and
displays a trouble message (rather than an alarm) for the affected zone when the system is in
the disarmed mode. This feature also prevents the system from being armed while this high-
resistance condition exists.
Exit Error Fals Alarm Pr v ntion F atur
This feature enables the system to determine the difference between an actual alarm and an
alarm caused by leaving an Entry/Exit or Interior zone open after the Exit Delay expires. If
it is not disarmed in time, an alarm sounds and an Exit Error report is sent to the Central
Station.
An Exit Alarm condition also occurs if an Entry/Exit or Interior zone re-opens within 2
minutes after the end of an Exit Delay.
Optional Output R lays and Pow rlin Carri r D vic s (X-10 typ )
• Up to 4 relays using one 4204 Relay Module
• Up to 2 relays using one 4229 Zone/Relay Module
• Up to 8 Powerline Carrier devices are supported (you must subtract the number of relay
outputs actually used by the 4204 or 4229 modules, if used)
• Actions are programmable to respond to zone activity or manual keypad entries.

Section 1 - Introduction
1–3
Powerline Carrier devices require the use of the optional 4300 Transformer Module instead of the
supplied 1321 C Transformer.
Optional Phon Modul
• Supports the ADEMCO 4285/4286 VIP Module (refer to Section 8: 4285/4286 V P
Module for further information)
• Access to the system is provided via on-premises or off-premises phones for arming,
disarming, etc., plus control of relay outputs and Powerline Carrier devices.
Paging F atur
If programmed, the paging feature allows certain system conditions to be reported to a pager.
Up to 16 digits may be programmed to be sent as a message to the pager. A 7-digit code
following the programmed message, indicates the type of condition that has occurred.
Audio Alarm V rification (AAV) Option
Provides a programmable Audio Alarm Verification (AAV) option, that 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.
This AAV option must be used with a relay unit, such as an Eagle Model 1241.
ULThe V option may not be used in UL installations.
Optional Long Rang Radio
Allows all messages that have been programmed to go to the primary telephone number to
also be sent to any ECP-operational radio (such as the 7720PLUS, 7820, or 7835C) for
transmission to the Central Station.
Built-in T l phon Lin Monitoring Option
You can monitor telephone line voltage to supervise the phone line connection. You must
connect the panel to a proper earth ground or you will get a false line cut indication if this
feature is enabled.
The loss of the line can optionally cause a local display, or a display and trouble sound.
Ev nt Logging
Event Logging feature keeps a record of selected events in a history log (up to 48 events). All
control and readout from the log is done via ADEMCO COMPASS software only.
Alarm Output F atur s
• Provides a 12VDC, 2 AMP output that can drive the compatible sounders listed in Section
9: External Sounders (assuming a fully charged battery is connected).
• Steady output for Burglary/Panic, or temporal pulse output (3 pulses – pause – 3 pulses –
pause – 3 pulses . . .) for Fire.
• Uses current limiting circuitry for protection.
• Provision for Bell Supervision.
Auxiliary Pow r Output
• Provides 12VDC, 600mA maximum (500mA maximum for UL installations). Uses current
limiting circuitry for protection.
• This output interrupts for smoke detector reset if 4-wire smoke detectors are used.
Optional B ll Sup rvision
Red jumper on control board, when cut, provides supervision of bell wiring (when bell is
wired with EOL resistor, as indicated in the instructions).

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Programming
Programmed options are stored in electrically erasable, nonvolatile EEPROM memory
(information can be reprogrammed at any time and will not be lost in the event of a power
loss).
The system can be uploaded, downloaded, or controlled via an IBM compatible computer,
COMPASS software, and a modem specified by ADEMCO.
Keypad programming consists of:
• Data field programming
• Interactive (menu) mode programming.
To program from a keypad, you must connect a SK6139 -B Y 2-line alpha keypad, but it need
not stay in the system.
Communication Formats Support d
The VISTA-20BAY supports the following communication formats:
• ADEMCO Low Speed (Standard or Expanded)
• Sescoa/Radionics (Standard or Expanded)
• ADEMCO Express
• ADEMCO Contact ID.
Zon D scriptors
You can assign alpha descriptors to all zones (useful only when using alpha keypads and/or
the 4285/4286 VIP Module).
AC Pow r Supply
The system uses a 1321, 110VAC plug-in transformer with 16.5VAC 25VA output, unless
Powerline Carrier devices (for example, X-10 type) are used, in which case a 4300
Transformer Module must be used.
Backup Batt ry
Use a rechargeable (Sealed Lead Acid) 12VDC, 4AH-17.2AH. Refer to Section 13: Final
Power-Up to calculate the actual battery size needed.

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SECTION 2
Installing th Control
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In This S ction
♦General Information
♦Mounting the Cabinet
♦Installing the Lock
♦Mounting the Control's Circuit Board Alone in
the Cabinet
♦Mounting the Control and RF Receiver Circuit
Boards Together in the Cabinet
♦Standard Phone Line Connections
♦Wiring the AC Transformer
♦Installing the Backup Battery
♦Earth Ground Connections
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G n ral Information
This section provides instructions for mounting the control cabinet and installing the cabinet
lock (if used). Also included in this section are instructions for the following:
• Installing the main PC board
• Mounting the 5881 (5882 in Canada) RF receiver board in the cabinet (if used)
• Standard phone line connections
• Installing the backup battery in the cabinet
• Connecting the AC transformer
• Making earth ground connections.
Mounting th Cabin t
Mount the control cabinet to a sturdy wall using fasteners or anchors (not supplied), in a
clean, dry area that is not readily accessible to the general public. Four mounting holes are
provided at the back of the cabinet.
If an RF receiver is being used and you intend to mount its PC board within the cabinet, note
the following:
• Do not mount the cabinet on or near metal objects. This will decrease RF range and/or
block RF transmissions from wireless transmitters.
• Do not locate the cabinet in an area of high RF interference (revealed by frequent or
prolonged lighting of the LED in the receiver after it is operational (random flicker is OK).
Installing th Lock (if us d)
Use an ADEMCO No. N6277 Cam Lock and No. N6277-1 Push-On Clip (Retainer Clip).
NOTE: The cabinet can be closed and secured without a lock by using 2 screws in the cover's
edge.

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2–2
1. Remove the cabinet door. It is easily
removable for servicing and is easily re-
installed.
2. Remove the lock knockout from the
control cabinet door. Insert the key into
the lock. Position the lock in the hole,
making certain that the latch will make
contact with the latch bracket when the
door is closed.
3. Hold the lock steady, and insert the
retainer clip into the retainer slots.
Position the clip as illustrated in order to
permit easy removal.
Figure 1. nstalling the Cabinet Lock
Before installing the cabinet's contents, remove the metal cabinet knockouts required for wiring
entry. Do not attempt to remove the knockouts after the circuit board has been installed.
Mounting th Control's Circuit Board Alon in th Cabin t
1. Hang two short mounting clips (provided) on the raised cabinet tabs (see Detail B in
Figure 2).
2. Insert the top of the circuit board into the slots at the top of the cabinet. Make sure that
the board rests on the correct row (see Detail A).
3. Swing the base of the board into the mounting clips and secure the board to the cabinet
with the accompanying screws (see Detail B).
C BINET
+
+
CIRCUIT BO RD
C BINET
DETAIL B
SIDE VIEW
OF MOUNTING
CLIPS
DETAIL A
SIDE VIEW
OF BO RD
SUPPORTING
SLOTS
CIRCUIT
BO RD
V15-01-V0
Figure 2. Mounting the PC Board
C BINET DOOR BOTTOM
RET INER
CLIP
RET INER CLIP
(NOTE POSITION)
RET INER
SLOTS
LOCKED
UNLOCKED

Section 2 - Installing The Control
2–3
Mounting Control and RF R c iv r Circuit Boards Tog th r in th Cabin t
1. Hang two long mounting clips (provided with receiver) on the raised cabinet tabs, as
shown in Detail B in Figure 3.
2. Insert the top of the receiver board (removed from its own case as described in its
instructions) into the slots at the top of the cabinet, as shown in Detail A in Figure 3.
Make sure that the board rests on the correct row of tabs, as shown.
3. Swing the base of the board into the mounting clips and secure it to the cabinet with the
accompanying screws (see Detail B in Figure 3).
4. Insert the top of the control's board into the slot in the clips and position two short
mounting clips at the lower edge of the board (see Detail C).
5. Swing the board into place and secure it with two additional screws.
6. Insert grounding lugs (supplied with the receiver) through the top of the cabinet into the
left-hand terminals of the antenna blocks (at the upper edge of the receiver board). Secure
the grounding lugs to the cabinet top with the screws provided, as shown in Detail D.
7. Insert the receiver's antennas through the top of the cabinet, into the blocks' right-hand
terminals, and tighten the screws.
8. Refer to Section 6: Wireless Expansion (5800 System) for receiver setup and wiring
instructions.
MOUNTING
CLIP
C BINET
DETAIL D
NTENN ND GROUNDING LUG INST LL TION
NTENN
MOUNT
(2 PL CES)
NTENN
(2)
SCREW
(2)
MOUNTING
CLIP
CONTROL
CIRCUIT
BO RD
BO RD
SUPPORTING
SLOTS
HOLES FOR NTENN S
ND GROUNDING LUGS
RECEIVER CIRCUIT BO RD
(See Detail D)
++
++
RCVR BRD
DETAIL A
SIDE VIEW
OF BO RD
SUPPORTING SLOTS
DETAIL B
SIDE VIEW
OF MOUNTING
CLIP
DETAIL C
SIDE VIEW
OF MOUNTING
CLIP
GROUNDING
LUG
(2)
V15-02-V0
CIRCUIT BO RD
C BINET
Figure 3. Mounting the PC Board and RF Receiver Together in the Cabinet

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Standard Phon Lin Conn ctions
The wiring connections shown here are not applicable if the 4285/4286 VIP Module is used. Refer
to
S ction 8: 4285/4286 VIP Modul
for information regarding phone line connections, which are
different than those shown here.
Incoming phone line and handset wiring is connected to the main terminal block (via a
RJ31X jack) as follows (also see Figure 4):
Term. 21: Local Handset (TIP – Brown*)
Term. 22: Local Handset (RING – Gray*)
Term. 23: Incoming Phone Line (TIP – Green*)
Term. 24: Incoming Phone Line (RING – Red*)
* Colors of wires in Direct Connect Cord.
TERMIN LS
ON CONTROL
E RTH GROUND
INCOMING TELECOM LINE
Handset
TIP RING
RJ31X J CK
(C 38 in
C N D )
PLUG
DIRECT
CONNECT
CORD
TIP
RING
GROUND
PREMISES
PHONES
{
{
BROWN (TIP) GREY (RING)
GREEN (TIP) RED (RING)
21 22 23 24 25
Incoming
Telecom Line
IMPORTANT!
IF THE P NEL IS NOT CONNECTED TO
PROPER E RTH GROUND, YOU M Y GET
F LSE TELEPHONE LINE CUT INDIC TIONS
(IF THE TELEPHONE LINE MONITOR H S
BEEN PROGR MMED IN FIELD 92).
Figure 4. Telephone Line Connections

Section 2 - Installing The Control
2–5
Wiring th AC Transform r
1321 Transform r
Wire the 1321 Transformer to terminals 1 and 2 on the control board. See wiring table below
for wire gauge to use.
Use caution when wiring the transformer to the control panel to avoid blowing the fuse inside the
transformer (the fuse is nonreplaceable).
4300 Transform r
If you are going to use a 4300 Transformer Interface (required if Powerline Carrier devices
will be used), connect the 4300 Transformer’s terminals as follows:
a. Terminals 1, 3 (AC), and 2 (Ground) to control board terminals 1, 2, and 25, respectively
(see Figure 5). See table below for wire gauge to use.
WIRING TABLE
Distanc of Transform r
From th Control Pan l
Wir Gaug
to Us
Up to 50 feet # 20
50-100 feet # 18
100-250 feet # 16
Wiring to the C transformer must not exceed 250 feet using 16-gauge wire. The voltage reading
between terminals 1 and 2 of the control must not fall below 16.5V C or an “ C LOSS” message
will be displayed.
Do not plug the transformer into the C outlet until you are instructed to do so later in the manual.
b. Wire the other three terminals (Sync, Data, Com) on the 4300 Transformer. Wires from
these terminals must be connected to a 9-pin connector on the control board (using a
4142TR Cable supplied with the 4300 Transformer), as shown in Figure 5. These
particular wires can be 24-gauge or larger, and can be run along with the AC and ground
wires to the control panel.
123456789
4300 TRANSFORMER INTERFACE
TERMIN LS ON
CONTROL BO RD
4142TR C BLE
125 2
E RTH
GROUND CC SYNC COMD T
23 4 561
VIOLET
GR Y
YELLOW
RED
GREEN
BROWN
BLUE
BL CK
WHITE
9-PIN CONNECTOR
ON CONTROL P NEL
N/U N/U N/U N/U N/U N/U
Figure 5. Connections of 4300 Transformer to the Control Board

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Installing th Backup Batt ry
If necessary, refer to Section 13: Final Power-Up for information regarding battery size to
use, etc.
Do not attach the connector cable to the battery terminals until you are instructed to do so later in
the manual.
1. Place the 12-volt backup battery in the control cabinet.
2. Attach red and black wires on the battery connector cable as follows:
a. Red to the positive (+) battery terminal on the control board (see Figure 23: VISTA-
20BAY Summary of Connections for location, if necessary).
b. Black to the negative (–) battery terminal on the control board.
ULUse a 4 H battery or larger for UL installations. Refer to
S ction 13: Final Pow r-Up
to calculate
the actual battery size needed.
Earth Ground Conn ctions
The designated earth ground terminal (25) must be terminated in a good earth ground for
the lightning transient protective devices in this product to be effective. The following are
examples of good earth grounds available at most installations:
Metal Cold Water Pipe: Use a noncorrosive metal strap (copper is recommended) firmly
secured to the pipe to which the ground lead is electrically connected and secured.
AC Power Outlet Ground: Available from 3-prong, 120VAC, power outlets only. To test the
integrity of the ground terminal, use a 3-wire circuit tester with neon lamp indicators, such
as the UL Listed Ideal Model 61035, or equivalent, available at most electrical supply stores.

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SECTION 3
Installing R mot K ypads
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In This S ction
♦General Information
♦Keypads That May Be Used
♦Wiring to the Keypads
♦Mounting the Keypads
♦Using a Supplementary Power Supply to Power
Additional Keypads
♦Preliminary Checkout Procedure
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G n ral Information
This section lists the wired keypads that may be used and provides instructions for wiring
and mounting the keypads.
A preliminary checkout procedure is also provided to ensure that the connected keypads are
functioning properly in the system.
K ypads That May B Us d
• Fixed-Word Display: 6128
• Alpha Display: SK6139A-BAY
Up to 4 keypads may be used in the system, independent of auxiliary power considerations
(you may need to use an auxiliary power supply if the 600mA aux. output is exceeded).
Be sure all keypads are set to the non-addressable mode (address 31).
Wiring to th K ypads
1. Determine wire gauge by referring to the Wiring Run Chart below.
For devices (keypads, RF receivers, zone expander, etc.) connected to a single 4-wire run,
determine the current drawn by all units connected to the single wire run, then refer to
the Wiring Run chart to determine the maximum wire length that can be safely used for
each wire size. Current draw for all devices can be found in Section 26: Specifications
& Accessories.
NOTE: Refer to Table 1. AUXILIARY DEVICE CURRENT DRAW WORKSHEET in
Section 13: Final Power-Up to obtain the current draw for all keypads.
M XIMUM wire lengths for any device that is homerun to the control can also be determined from
the Wiring Run Chart, based on the current draw of that device alon .

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Wiring Run Chart for D vic s* Drawing Aux Pow r
from th Control (12V+ & 12V–)
TOTAL CURRENT DRAWN BY ALL DEVICES CONNECTED TO A SINGLE WIRE RUN
Wir
Siz 50mA or l ss 100mA 300mA 500mA 600mA
#22 500 ft (152m) 250 ft (76m) 80 ft (24m) 50 ft (15m) 42 ft (13m)
#20 750 ft (228.6m) 380 ft (116m) 130 ft (39.6m) 80 ft (24m) 67 ft (20.4m)
#18 1300 ft (396m) 650 ft (198m) 220 ft (67m) 130 ft 115 ft (35m)
#16 1500 ft (457m) 1000 ft (305m) 330 ft (100.5m) 200 ft (70m) 170 ft (52m)
* Includes Keypads, RF Receivers, Zone Expander/Relay Units, and 4285/4286 VIP Module.
The length of all wire runs must not exceed 1500 feet (457m) when unshielded quad conductor
cable is used (750 feet if shielded cable is used). This restriction is due to the capacitive effect on
the data lines when quad cable is used.
2. Run field wiring from the control to the keypads (using standard 4-conductor twisted wire
cable using the wire gauge determined in step 1).
3. Connect remote keypads to terminals 4, 5, 6, and 7 on the control board, as shown in
Figure 6.
5
6
7
4
TERMIN LS ON
CONTROL P NEL
BL CK
RED
GREEN
YELLOW
KEYPAD
Figure 6. Keypad Connections to the Control Board
Mounting th K ypads
1. Make sure addressable-type keypads (6128 and SK6139A-BAY) are set to non-addressable
mode (address 31), which is the factory default setting. Refer to the instructions provided
with the keypad for address setting procedure.
2. Mount the keypads at a height that is convenient for the user. Refer to the instructions
provided with the keypad for mounting procedure.
You can either surface mount or flush mount keypads (using an appropriate Trim Ring
Kit: SK6139A-BAYTRK). Refer to the mounting instructions and template included with
the keypad and/or trim ring kit for specific information.
Using a Suppl m ntary Pow r Supply to Pow r Additional K ypads
The VISTA-20BAY control provides 600mA max (500mA max for UL installations) for
powering keypads (up to a maximum of 4) and other devices from the auxiliary power output.
The backup battery will supply power to these keypads in the event that AC power is lost.
When the control’s auxiliary power load for all devices exceeds 600 mA, you can power
additional keypads from a regulated 12VDC power supply (for example, 487-12 supplies 12V,
250mA; 488-12 supplies 12V, 500mA). Use a UL Listed, battery-backed supply for UL
installations.
The 487–12/488–12 power supplies have a backup battery that can power these keypads in
the event of AC power loss.