Honeywell Home VISTA-21iP User manual

ADEMCO VISTA SERIES
VISTA-21iP / VISTA-21iPSIA
Security Systems
User Guide
K14490V1C7/10 Rev. C VISTA-21iP/VISTA-21iPSIA

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IMPORTANT!
PROPER INTRUSION PROTECTION
For proper intrusion coverage, sensors should be located at every possible point of
entry to a home or commercial premises. This would include any skylights that may
be present, and the upper windows in a multi-level building.
In addition, we recommend that radio backup be used in a security system so that
alarm signals can still be sent to the Central Monitoring Station in the event that the
telephone lines are out of order (alarm signals are normally sent over the phone
lines).
EARLY WARNING FIRE DETECTION
Early warning fire detection is important in a home. Smoke and heat detectors have
played a key role in reducing fire deaths in the United States. With regard to the
number and placement of smoke/heat detectors, we subscribe to the
recommendations contained in the National Fire Protection Association's National
Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72). These recommendations can be found on page 47 of
this manual.
SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY NOTICE
Your Honeywell Home security system is designed for use with devices
manufactured or approved by Honeywell Home for use with your security system.
Your Honeywell Home security system is not designed for use with any device that
may be attached to your security system's keypad or other communicating bus if
Honeywell Home has not approved such device for use with your security system.
Use of any such unauthorized device may cause damage or compromise the
performance of your security system and affect the validity of your Honeywell Home
limited warranty. When you purchase devices that have been manufactured or
approved by Honeywell Home, you acquire the assurance that these devices have
been thoroughly tested to ensure optimum performance when used with your
Honeywell Home security system.
About This Manual
This manual is a step-by-step guide that will acquaint you with the system's features
and benefits. It defines the components and their functions, describes their
operation, and provides clear step-by-step instructions for normal and emergency
procedures. Keep this manual in a convenient place so that you can refer to it as
necessary.

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

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Table of Contents (continued)
Macro Key Programming & Usage ........................................................................................................ 27
About Macro Keys ........................................................................................................................... 27
Example of Macro Programming .................................................................................................... 28
Using a Programmed Macro Key.................................................................................................... 28
Using Device Commands ....................................................................................................................... 29
Paging Feature ....................................................................................................................................... 30
About Automatic Paging ................................................................................................................. 30
About Manual Paging ..................................................................................................................... 31
Latch Key Paging ............................................................................................................................ 31
Security Codes & Authority Levels ....................................................................................................... 32
About Security Codes ...................................................................................................................... 32
Authority Level Definitions ............................................................................................................ 32
How to Assign User Codes and Attributes..................................................................................... 33
Accessing Other Partitions .................................................................................................................... 34
About Accessing Partitions ............................................................................................................. 34
Using the GoTo Command.............................................................................................................. 35
Multi-Partition Arming................................................................................................................... 35
Common Zone Operation ................................................................................................................ 36
Scheduling .............................................................................................................................................. 37
About Scheduling ............................................................................................................................ 37
Creating Schedules.......................................................................................................................... 37
Event Logging Procedures ..................................................................................................................... 39
About Event Logging....................................................................................................................... 39
Viewing the Event Log.................................................................................................................... 39
Testing the System................................................................................................................................. 41
Trouble Conditions ................................................................................................................................. 42
Maintaining Your System ...................................................................................................................... 45
Fire Alarm System ................................................................................................................................. 46
Quick Guide to Basic System Functions ............................................................................................... 50
Summary of Audible/Visual Notifications............................................................................................. 51
Regulatory Statements and Warnings .................................................................................................. 53
System Features..................................................................................................................................... 55
User Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 56
Paging Setup.................................................................................................................................... 57
List of Output Devices..................................................................................................................... 58
Owner’s Insurance Premium Credit Request ....................................................................................... 59
Limitations Of This System ................................................................................................................... 63
Warranty................................................................................................................................................. 64

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System Overview
Introduction
Congratulations on your ownership of a Honeywell Home Security System. You've
made a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the latest in security protection
technology today. This system provides:
•Three forms of protection: burglary, fire* and emergency
•At least one keypad which provides control of system and displays system status
•Various sensors for perimeter and interior burglary protection
•Smoke or combustion detectors* designed to provide early warning in case of fire.
Your system may also have been programmed to automatically send alarm or status
messages to a Central Monitoring Station.
* Commercial installations and some residential systems may not include fire
protection – check with your installer.
NOTE: Features and procedures described in this manual apply to the
VISTA-21iP/VISTA-21iPSIA security systems. Differences are noted where
applicable.
System Basics
Burglary Protection
•Several modes of burglary protection: Stay, Night-Stay, Away, Instant, Maximum.
STAY: arms perimeter zones only and entry delay is on
INSTANT: same as STAY, except entry delay is off
NIGHT-STAY: arms perimeter zones and selected interior zones; entry delay on
AWAY: arms perimeter and all interior zones, entry delay is on
MAXIMUM: same as AWAY, except entry delay is off
•You can BYPASS selected zones while leaving the rest of the system armed.
•CHIME mode alerts you to the opening of protected doors and windows while the
system is disarmed.
Fire Protection and Carbon Monoxide Protection
•Fire and carbon monoxide protection is always active (if installed) and an alarm
sounds if a fire or carbon monoxide condition is detected.
•If necessary, you can manually initiate a fire alarm using the keypad (if
programmed).
•Refer to the Fire Alarm System section for information regarding fire protection,
carbon monoxide protection, smoke detectors and planning emergency exit routes.
Security Codes
•You were assigned a 4-digit security code (master code) during installation.
•Use your security code when arming and disarming the system, and when
performing other system functions.
•Other users can be assigned different security codes, each with different
authority levels, which define the system functions a particular user can perform.

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System Overview (cont’d)
Zones and Partitions
•The system sensing devices have been assigned to various “zones,” which are
specific areas of protection (e.g., front door, kitchen window, etc.).
•Zone numbers are displayed at the keypad when an alarm or trouble condition
occurs on a sensor.
•Partitions provide two independent areas of protection, with each partition
containing a group of zones that can be armed and disarmed without affecting
other zones or users.
•Partitioned systems can include a common zone area, which is an area shared by
users of both partitions (such as a lobby in a building).
Arming, Step-Arming and Disarming Burglary Protection
•The system must be armed before the burglary protection can sense intrusions.
•To arm your system, enter your user code followed by the desired arming key.
•If programmed, you can press the [#] key in place of your security code when
arming the system (e.g., instead of entering your 4-digit security code + [3-STAY]
to arm the system in STAY mode, you can press [#] + [3-STAY]).
•You can also use the step-arming feature if programmed, to arm the system. This
is a function key that allows you to arm the system in one of three modes by
simply pressing the key repeatedly.
•To disarm the system, enter your security code then press the [OFF] key.
Alarms
•When an alarm occurs, the keypad sounds, and displays the zone(s) causing the
alarm. For most alarms, the external sounder also sounds.
•If your system is connected to a Central Monitoring Station, an alarm message is
also sent. (Delayed Reporting Note: Message reporting is delayed 30 seconds by
default to reduce false alarms. If desired, this delay can be removed or can be
increased to 45 seconds. See your installer if you want the delay time changed.)
•To stop the alarm sounding, simply disarm the system.
Memory of Alarm
•When an alarm condition occurs, the keypad displays the number(s) of the
zone(s) that caused the problem, and displays the type of alarm.
•The message remains displayed even after disarming the system, but can be
cleared with another “off” sequence.
Phone Access
•If included, a phone module permits you to access the system via a touch-tone
phone, either on-premises or by call-in when away.
•When you call in, the phone module announces system status over the telephone,
and you can arm/disarm the system and perform most function commands
remotely using the telephone keys.
•Complete information for using these features is provided with the voice module.

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System Overview (cont’d)
Function Keys
•The “A,” “B,” “C,” and “D” keys can be programmed to perform various functions.
•Functions include: activate a panic alarm, arm the system, provide step arming,
switch lights on/off, send a message to a pager, display Time/Date, and start a
programmed Macro sequence.
Paging Feature
•If programmed, the system can automatically send certain system condition
messages to up to four pagers.
•The pager displays code numbers identifying the type of condition that has occurred.
Scheduling
•Your system can be programmed to automatically perform certain functions (e.g.,
arm the system) at a predetermined time each day.
Using the Voice Message Center (if Voice Keypad is installed)
Voice keypads feature a voice message
center that lets you record and playback
one message.
•The message can be up to 2.5-minutes
long
•The message remains in memory until
a new message is recorded.
•The volume control is adjustable.
•Refer to the procedures below when
using the Message Center functions.
Message Center Functions
To…
Press these keys…
Notes…
record a
message #
FUNCTION
+ 0
VOICE
+ 1 OFF
RECORD
The red MESSAGE LED lights.
Message remains in memory until a
new message is recorded.
end
recording 1 OFF
RECORD
The red MESSAGE LED flashes,
indicating message waiting.
play a
message #
FUNCTION
+ 0
VOICE
+ 3 STAY
PLAY
The recorded message plays and the
red MESSAGE LED turns off.
adjust the
volume #
FUNCTION
+ 0
VOICE
+ 2 AWAY
VOLUME
, then press
volume key [3]
↑
(up) or [6]
↓
(down)
Adjusting message volume also
adjusts status volume. Volume
cannot be adjusted while playing.

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

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About The Keypads (cont’d)
Standard Fixed-Word Display Keypad
Standard Alpha Display Keypad
Voice-Capable Alpha Display Keypad
Wireless Key Fobs
Your system may also include one or more wireless key fobs, which can perform
various functions programmed by your installer.
IMPORTANT SECURITY NOTICE
Your key fob is similar to your keys or access card. If lost or stolen, another
person can compromise your security system. Immediately notify your
Dealer/Installer of a lost or stolen key fob. The Dealer/Installer will then remove
the key fob programming from the security system.

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

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Functions of the Keypads
Voice-capable 2-line Alpha keypad
(shown with flip-down front door removed)
IMPORTANT!
• Match the numerical callouts in the above graphic with the corresponding number on the
following pages for a description of usage.
• When entering codes and commands, sequential key depressions must be made within 4-5
seconds of one another. If 4-5 seconds elapse without a key depression, the entry will be
aborted and must be repeated from its beginning. Be sure to observe this precaution when
performing any of the procedures in this manual.
• If you make a mistake while entering a security code, stop, press the [Q] key, and then
start over. If you stop in the middle while entering a code, and then immediately start
the entry over, an erroneous code might be entered.

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

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

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Entry/Exit Delays
Entry Delay
Entry Delays give you time to disarm the system when you re-enter through the
designated entrance door. There are two entry delays (if programmed). The first is for
your primary entrance and the second can be used for a secondary entrance, where a
longer delay is required to walk to the keypad to disarm the system.
You must disarm the system before the entry delay period ends, or an alarm will
occur. The keypad beeps during the entry delay period, reminding you to disarm the
system. The beeps stop when a code is entered, but will restart after about 15 seconds
if an invalid code is entered.
You can also arm the system with no entry delay at all by using the INSTANT or
MAXIMUM arming modes. These modes provide greater security while on the
premises or while away for extended periods of time.
See your installer for your delay times.
Partition 1 ____________________________________________________________________
Exit Delay: seconds Entry Delay 1: seconds
Entry Delay 2: seconds
NOTE: Entry/Exit times set for partition 1 also apply to the Common Zone.
Partition 2 ____________________________________________________________________
Exit Delay: seconds Entry Delay 1: seconds
Entry Delay 2: seconds
Exit Delay
Exit delay gives you time to leave through the designated exit door(s) without
setting off an alarm. Exit delay begins immediately after arming your system in
any arming mode and Alpha Display keypads display the message “You May Exit
Now.” When “You may exit now” disappears, the system is fully armed. If
programmed, a slow beeping will sound during the exit delay period until the last
10 seconds, which then changes to fast beeping (alerting you to the end of exit
delay). If you cannot leave within this delay time period, you should stop, disarm
the system, and start over to avoid a false alarm.
Exit Delay Restart (if programmed): If you wish to open the entry/exit door to let
someone in after arming STAY (the perimeter zones remain armed), you can restart
the exit delay at any time – simply press the [*] key, then let that person in. The
system automatically rearms the entry/exit door when the exit delay expires, which
avoids having to disarm the system and then rearm it again.
Additionally, when the system is armed AWAY, reopening and closing the
entry/exit door before exit delay time expires (e.g., re-entering to get a forgotten
item), will reset the exit delay time once.

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Entry/Exit Delays (cont’d)
Exit Alarms
Exit Error Conditions
Whenever you arm the system, the exit delay begins. If an entry/exit door or interior
zone is faulted before exit delay expires and remains faulted (e.g., exit door left open),
the system sounds an alarm and starts the entry delay timer. If you disarm the
system before the entry delay ends, the alarm sound stops and the message "ALARM
CANCELED " or "CA" is displayed on the keypad, along with a zone number
indicating the faulted zone. No message is sent to the Central Monitoring Station.
To clear the exit error condition, the open zone must be made intact; to clear the
display, enter your code plus OFF.
If you do not disarm the system before the entry delay ends and the faulted zone
remains open, the alarm sound continues and an "exit alarm" message is sent to the
Central Monitoring Station (after the installer-programmed dial delay expires). The
message "EXIT ALARM" or "EA" is displayed on the keypad, along with a zone
number indicating the faulted zone. To stop the alarm, the system must be disarmed
(your code plus OFF); to clear the display, enter your code plus OFF a second time.
An “exit alarm” also results if an entry/exit door or interior zone is faulted within two
minutes after the end of the exit delay.
Your system may have been programmed for this feature to minimize false alarms sent to the Central Monitoring
Station. Ask your installer if "Exit Alarm" is active in your system. If so, check this box.
VISTA-21iPSIA: The Exit Error condition works the same as described above, except that in
addition to the “EXIT ALARM” message, a “zone alarm” message is also sent to the Central
Monitoring Station. In addition, if an entry/exit door or interior zone is faulted within two
minutes after the end of the exit delay, a “Recent Closing” condition occurs instead of the “exit
alarm.” Refer to the next paragraph for details.
“Recent Closing” Condition (VISTA-21iPSIA)
A Recent Closing condition is similar to the Exit Error condition described above, but occurs if
an entry/exit door or interior zone is faulted within two minutes after the initial exit delay
expires. If you disarm the system within the two minutes, the alarm sound stops and the
message "ALARM CANCELED " or "CA" is displayed on the keypad, along with a zone number
indicating the faulted zone. No message is sent to the Central Monitoring Station.
If you do not disarm the system within two minutes and the faulted zone remains open, the
alarm sound continues and a “recent closing” and a “zone alarm” message are sent to the
Central Monitoring Station (after the installer-programmed dial delay expires). The alarm
message along with a faulted zone number is displayed on the keypad. To stop the alarm, the
system must be disarmed (your code plus OFF); to clear the display, enter your code plus OFF a
second time.

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

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

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Arming the System (cont’d)
Arming Commands
Before arming, close all perimeter doors and windows and make sure the Ready to Arm
message is displayed.
Mode
Press these keys…
Keypad Confirms By…
STAY security code + 3STAY
•three beeps†
•armed STAY message displayed
•
red ARMED indicator lights
NIGHT-
STAY
security code + 3STAY + 3STAY
•three beeps†
•NIGHT-STAY message displayed
•red ARMED indicator lights
INSTANT security code + 7INSTANT
•three beeps†
•armed STAY message displayed
•red ARMED indicator lights
Note that entry delay is turned off.
AWAY security code + 2AWAY
two beeps†, or, if programmed, beeping for
duration of exit delay
•armed AWAY message displayed
•red ARMED indicator lights
Leave the premises through an entry/exit
door during the exit delay period to avoid
causing an alarm. The keypad beeps
rapidly during the last 10 seconds of the
exit delay to warn you that it is ending.
MAXIMUM
security code + 4MAX
•same as AWAY (described above)
Note that entry delay is turned off.
† Arming Ding: In addition to the keypad beeps, the external sounder emits a short “ding” sound after arming, if programmed
to do so. The ding confirms that the system is armed, and may occur immediately after the command or be delayed (until
arm/disarm report is sent or exit delay expires). Ask your installer about how this feature is set for your system.
Quick Arming
If "Quick Arming" was programmed by the installer, the [#] key can be pressed in place
of the security code when arming the system in any of the arming modes (except Night-
Stay). However, the security code must always be used when manually disarming
the system.
Function Key Arming
For any arming command, a function key may have also been programmed for your
system. If so, you can press and hold the appropriate function key for 2 seconds to arm
the system. See your installer for the designated functions (see Single Button Arming
section).
Refer to the Accessing Other Partitions section for information on multi-partition
arming.

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

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Keyswitch
Using the Keyswitch
Your system may be equipped with a keyswitch for use when arming and disarming.
Red and green lights on the keyswitch plate indicate the status of your system as
follows:
Green Light: Lights when the system is disarmed and ready to be armed (no open
zones). If the system is disarmed and the green light is off, it
indicates the system is not ready (one or more zones are open).
Red Light: Lights or flashes when system is armed in AWAY or STAY mode.
See your installer for the meanings of the lit red light:
Lit Steady = system armed AWAY or
system armed STAY and exit delay has expired
Flashing = system armed STAY and exit delay timer active
Rapid flashing = an alarm has occurred (memory of alarm).
Before arming, close all perimeter doors and windows.
To arm in the AWAY mode:
Turn the key to the right for 1/2 second and release.
Keypads beep twice and the red indicator lights or
flashes.
To arm in the STAY mode:
Turn the key to the right and hold for longer than 1
second, then release. Keypads beep three times and
the red indicator lights or flashes.
To disarm the system:
Turn the key to the right and release. The red light
turns off