Honeywell Home VISTA Series User manual

ADEMCO VISTA SERIES
VISTA-21iPLTE/V21SIALTE
Security Systems
User Guide
800-25362V1A 8/19 Rev B VISTA-21iPLTE/V21SIALTE

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 Resideo Technologies, Inc., through its subsidiary
Ademco Inc. (“Resideo”). Your 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 Resideo 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
Resideo limited warranty. When you purchase devices that have been
manufactured or approved by Resideo, 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 ....................................................................................................................................... 1
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 1
System Basics .................................................................................................................................... 1
Using the Voice Message Center (if Voice Keypad is installed).......................................................... 3
About The Keypads ................................................................................................................................... 4
General Information ............................................................................................................................ 4
FIXED-WORD DISPLAY KEYPAD ..................................................................................................... 6
Functions of the Keypads........................................................................................................................... 7
Entry/Exit Delays...................................................................................................................................... 10
Entry Delay ....................................................................................................................................... 10
Exit Delay.......................................................................................................................................... 10
Exit Alarms........................................................................................................................................ 11
Checking For Open Zones....................................................................................................................... 12
Using the [∗] Key to Display and Announce System Status.............................................................. 12
Arming the System................................................................................................................................... 13
STAY Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Entry Delay On ......................................................................... 13
NIGHT-STAY Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Plus Selected Zones .................................................... 13
INSTANT Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Entry Delay Off ................................................................... 13
AWAY Mode: Arms Entire System, Entry Delay On ......................................................................... 13
MAXIMUM Mode: Arms Entire System, Entry Delay Off................................................................... 13
Arming Commands ........................................................................................................................... 14
Single Button Arming ........................................................................................................................ 15
Single Button “Step” Arming ............................................................................................................. 15
Keyswitch................................................................................................................................................. 16
Using the Keyswitch.......................................................................................................................... 16
Disarming and Silencing Alarms .............................................................................................................. 17
Using the [OFF] key.......................................................................................................................... 17
Bypassing Protection Zones .................................................................................................................... 18
Using the BYPASS Key .................................................................................................................... 18
Quick Bypass.................................................................................................................................... 19
Chime Mode............................................................................................................................................. 20
Using the Chime Mode ..................................................................................................................... 20
Using the Voice Chime ..................................................................................................................... 20
Date and Time ......................................................................................................................................... 21
Viewing the Current Date and Time.................................................................................................. 21
Setting the Date and Time ................................................................................................................ 21
Panic Keys ............................................................................................................................................... 22
Using Panic Keys.............................................................................................................................. 22
Macro Key Programming & Usage........................................................................................................... 23
About Macro Keys ............................................................................................................................ 23
Example of Macro Programming ...................................................................................................... 24

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Using a Programmed Macro Key...................................................................................................... 24
Using Device Commands......................................................................................................................... 25
About Device Commands ................................................................................................................. 25
Paging Feature ........................................................................................................................................ 26
About Automatic Paging ................................................................................................................... 26
About Manual Paging........................................................................................................................ 27
Latch Key Paging.............................................................................................................................. 27
Security Codes & Authority Levels........................................................................................................... 28
About Security Codes ....................................................................................................................... 28
Authority Level Definitions ................................................................................................................ 28
How to Assign Security Codes and Attributes................................................................................... 29
Accessing Other Partitions....................................................................................................................... 30
About Accessing Partitions ............................................................................................................... 30
Using the GoTo Command ............................................................................................................... 31
Multi-Partition Arming........................................................................................................................ 31
Common Zone Operation ................................................................................................................. 32
Scheduling ............................................................................................................................................... 33
About Scheduling.............................................................................................................................. 33
Creating Schedules Alpha Displays:............................................................................................. 33
Event Logging Procedures....................................................................................................................... 35
About Event Logging......................................................................................................................... 35
Viewing the Event Log ...................................................................................................................... 35
Understanding the Type of Event Displayed..................................................................................... 35
Testing the System .................................................................................................................................. 37
About Testing the System................................................................................................................. 37
Trouble Conditions................................................................................................................................... 38
Maintaining Your System ......................................................................................................................... 41
Fire Alarm System ................................................................................................................................... 42
Quick Guide to Basic System Functions .................................................................................................. 46
Summary of Audible/Visual Notifications ................................................................................................. 47
Regulatory Statements and Warnings ..................................................................................................... 49
System Features Log............................................................................................................................... 51
User Setup........................................................................................................................................ 52
Paging Setup .................................................................................................................................... 53
List of Output Devices....................................................................................................................... 54

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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-21iPLTE/V21SIALTE 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 [] 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. 5 TEST 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.
V21SIALTE: 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 (V21SIALTE)
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 EXIT
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