Honeywell ADEMCO VISTA-12A User manual

K10021-1 9/04 Rev. A
ADEMCO VISTA-12A
ADEMCO VISTA-12E
Security Systems
User Guide

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SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY NOTICE
Your Honeywell security system is designed for use with devices manufactured or
approved by Honeywell for use with your security system. Your Honeywell 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 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 limited warranty. When you purchase devices that have been manufactured or
approved by Honeywell, you acquire the assurance that these devices have been
thoroughly tested to ensure optimum performance when used with your Honeywell
security 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.

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Table of Contents
Burglary System Features ........................................................................................................ 4
Basic Features ........................................................................................................................... 4
Exit/Entry Delays ...................................................................................................................... 5
Before Arming (Ready [∗] Key) ................................................................................................. 6
Bypassing Zones ........................................................................................................................ 6
Basic Arming Modes.................................................................................................................. 7
Disarming and Silencing Alarms.............................................................................................. 8
Using the Keyswitch.................................................................................................................. 9
Emergency Alarms (Panic Keys) .............................................................................................. 9
Non-Alarm Functions ............................................................................................................... 10
Chime Mode ............................................................................................................................. 10
Using the Voice Message Center ............................................................................................10
Using Macro Keys.................................................................................................................... 11
System Devices ........................................................................................................................ 11
Follow-Me Feature (audio beeps) ...........................................................................................11
Advanced System Functions .................................................................................................. 13
Accessing Other Partitions .....................................................................................................13
Defining Macro Keys ............................................................................................................... 14
Schedules.................................................................................................................................. 14
Time and Date Functions........................................................................................................ 16
Event Log ................................................................................................................................. 17
Security Codes and Authority Levels ..................................................................................... 18
How to Assign User Codes and Attributes............................................................................. 19
Testing and Maintaining the System ................................................................................... 20
Testing the System (to be conducted weekly) ........................................................................ 20
Maintaining the System.......................................................................................................... 20
Trouble Conditions ................................................................................................................... 22
Fire Alarm System (If Installed)............................................................................................ 24
Quick Guide to Basic System Functions ............................................................................. 26
Charts of Your System’s Features......................................................................................... 27

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Burglary System Features
Basic Features
Partitions •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 area, which is an area shared by users of two
other partitions (such as a lobby in a building).
•Some users may be given the authority to view status and arm/disarm other partitions.
•See Accessing Other Partitions section for details.
Zones •Each partition consists of specific protection points known as zones.
•When a zone is faulted, its zone number is displayed on the keypad for easy identification.
Keypads •The system is controlled from the keypad, and the keypad displays system status.
•Each keypad is assigned a default partition for display purposes, and will show only that
partition's information.
•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.
•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.
Keypad Lockout: The system may have been programmed to lockout the keypads for 15
minutes if more than 30 keystrokes (within a 15 minute period) are made without a valid
user code plus command being entered. The message “Code Sabotage” is displayed during
the lockout period.
Voice Keypads •Voice Keypads (if installed), are functionally the same as other keypads.
•Voice announcements of system status (see Before Arming 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).
Security Codes •Your installer assigned you a security code at the time of installation. This code is required
to perform most system functions.
•Each security code can have a different authority level, which defines the functions each use
r
can perform. Refer to the Security Code section for details on adding and changing securit
y
codes.
Arm/Disarm •You can arm your system in several different modes, depending on whether you are staying
in or leaving the premises.
•To arm the system, simply enter your security code followed by the desired arming mode
key.
•To disarm the system, enter your security code followed by [1] OFF.
•Refer to the Arming/Disarming sections for specific arming commands.

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Exit/Entry Delays
Exit Delay •When you arm the system, the system gives you a programmed amount of time to leave
through the designated exit door and/or certain other zones (if programmed) without
setting off an alarm.
•A slow beeping, if programmed, will sound during the exit delay period until the last 10
seconds, which then changes to fast beeping.
•If programmed, the keypad displays a countdown of the number of seconds of exit delay
remaining.
•When exit delay expires, all zones become protected and cause an alarm if opened.
•Your system may have been programmed such that exit delay remains in effect until a final
zone (e.g.,, exit door) has been closed for five seconds. Ask your installer.
Exit Delay •
••
•Press the [∗
∗∗
∗] key if armed in STAY mode to restart the exit delay timer.
Restart •This gives you time to open the entry/exit door to let someone in after arming STAY. The
system (If programmed), automatically rearms when exit delay expires, which avoids
having to disarm the system and then rearm it again.
•When the system is armed AWAY, reopening and closing the entry/exit door before exit
delay time expires (e.g., reentering to get a forgotten item) will restart the exit delay time.
Entry Delay •Gives you time to disarm the system when you re-enter through the designated entrance
door. You must disarm the system before the entry delay period ends, or an alarm will
occur.
•See your installer for your delay times.
Partition 1 Partition 2 Common Partition
Delay 1: _______ seconds Delay 1: _______ seconds Delay 1: Same as Partition 1
Delay 2: _______ seconds Delay 2: _______ seconds Delay 2: Same as Partition 1
Exit Alarms •If an entry/exit door or interior zone is faulted when the exit delay ends (e.g., exit door lef
t
open), the system sounds an alarm and starts the entry delay timer.
•Disarming the system before entry delay ends stops the alarm sound.
•The message "CANCELED ALARM" or "CA" is displayed on the keypad, along with a zon
e
number indicating the faulted zone.
•No message is sent to the Central Monitoring Station.
•If you do not disarm the system before the entry delay ends, and an entry/exit door o
r
interior zone is still open, the alarm sound continues and an "exit alarm" message is sent t
o
the Central Monitoring Station. The message ""EXIT ALARM" or "EA" and the faulted zon
e
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.
•An “exit alarm” also results if an entry/exit door or interior zone is faulted within tw
o
minutes after the end of the exit delay.
To clear an exit alarm:
•Make the open zone intact, then
•Enter your code plus [1] OFF to clear the display.
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: [ ]
Part. 1: _____ sec
Part. 2: _____ sec
Common: Same as
Part. 1

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Before Arming (Ready [∗
∗∗
∗] Key)
Not Ready •
••
•Before arming the system, you should close or bypass all protected doors, windows and
(using [∗
∗∗
∗] key), other protection zones.
•
••
•Press [∗
∗∗
∗] to display open zones (do not enter code first).
•
••
•To bypass zones, see the Bypassing Zones section below.
•Some systems, if programmed, may allow arming even if selected zones in the exit route are
faulted. Depending on the programming, these zones, if left faulted when exit delay expires,
will either be automatically bypassed or cause an alarm. See your installer.
Voice Status: •Voice Keypads (if installed), can announce system status and faulted zones (up to 3 zone
descriptors) if Voice Status is on.
•To turn Voice Status on/off: [#] + [0] [2] [4]
(Also turns on Voice Chime mode; see Chime mode section)
•To announce System Status: Press [∗
∗∗
∗] STATUS key once.
•To announce faulted zones: Press the [∗
∗∗
∗] STATUS key a second time within 5
seconds of the first press
Ready •All zones are closed or bypassed and you can now arm the system.
•Some systems, if programmed, may allow arming even if selected zones in the exit route are
faulted. Depending on the programming, these zones, if left faulted when exit delay expires,
will either be automatically bypassed or will cause an alarm. See your installer for your
system’s programming.
Bypassing Zones
Bypass Notes •
••
•You can bypass zones before arming the system or while the system is already armed.
•Your system may have a limit on the total number (1-7) of zones you may bypass (check with
your installer).
•Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm if violated.
•The system will not allow fire zones to be bypassed.
•Zones are automatically unbypassed when the system is disarmed.
•Vent Zones:
Y
our system may have certain windows set as “vent” zones, which are
automatically bypassed if left open when arming the system (you do not need to manually
bypass them). However, if a vent zone window is closed after arming, it becomes protected
and will cause an alarm if opened again while the system is armed.
To Bypass •
••
•Security code + [6] BYPASS + zone numbers
Zones •Use 2-digit zone number(s) for the zone(s) to be bypassed.
•Single digit zone numbers must be preceded by a zero (e.g., 05, 06).
•When finished, the keypad will momentarily display a "Bypass" message for each bypassed
zone number.
•Wait for all bypassed zones to be displayed, then arm the system as usual.
•When armed, “ZONE BYPASSED” is displayed with the arm message.
•
••
•To display bypassed zones prior to arming, enter your security code and press the [6]
BYPASS key.
Quick Bypass •
••
•Security Code+ [6] BYPASS + [#]
•Wait for all bypassed zones to be displayed, then arm the system.
Active? ____ •In a few moments, all open zones will be displayed and automatically bypassed. Make sure
that only those zones that you wish to leave unprotected are bypassed, and that there are
no other zones unintentionally left open.
•Allows you to easily bypass all open (faulted) zones without having to enter zone numbers
individually. This feature is useful if, for example, you routinely leave certain windows open
when arming at night.

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Basic Arming Modes
Stay •Security code + [3] (STAY)
•Causes: three beeps, armed STAY displayed, ARMED indicator lights
•Arms perimeter sensors, but interior sensors are left disarmed.
•Use when you want to arm the system with persons staying inside (or if you have pets that
are moving throughout the premises).
•Alarm sounds if any protected window or non-entry/exit door is opened.
•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 •Security code + [3] + [3]
(Internal) •Causes: three beeps, NIGHT-STAY displayed, ARMED indicator lights
•Same as Stay mode, plus pre-selected interior sensors, while other interior sensors are left
disarmed.
•Use Night-Stay (internal) mode to provide increased security while staying inside.
•Persons entering later can use 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 zones.
Instant •Security code + [7] (INSTANT)
•Causes: three beeps, armed INSTANT displayed, ARMED indicator lights
•Arms same as Stay mode but with entry delay off.
•Use when staying inside and do not expect anyone to use an entry/exit door.
•An alarm sounds immediately if any protected perimeter window or any door is opened,
including entry/exit doors.
•IMPORTANT: Arming in this mode greatly increases the chance of false alarms. Use
extreme care in selecting this mode of arming.
Away •Security code + [2] (AWAY)
•Causes: beeping during exit delay, armed AWAY displayed, ARMED indicator lights
•Arms entire system (interior and perimeter).
•Use when nobody will be staying inside (including pets).
•An alarm sounds if a protected window or any door is opened, or if any movement is
detected inside your premises.
•When reentering through an entry/exit door, you must disarm the system within the entry
delay period to avoid sounding an alarm.
Maximum •Security code + [4] (MAXIMUM)
•Causes: same as Away mode; arms same as Away mode, but entry delay is off.
•Use when arming/disarming is being done from the outside (e.g.,, RF keyfob)
Step Arming •Press designated key A, B, C, or D, if programmed, once, twice or three times depending
on the arming mode desired. Each key press increases the level of security.
•First press: arm STAY; second press: arm Night-STAY; third press: arm AWAY
Quick Arm •Press [#] + arming command key, if programmed.
•This feature lets you press [#] in place of the security code when arming the system.
•The security code must always be used to disarm the system.
Function Key •Press and hold the assigned function key for 2 seconds, if programmed.
Arming •You do not need to enter your security code before pressing the arming key.
•Arms in designated arming mode. See your installer for the designated functions.

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Disarming and Silencing Alarms
Disarming •Security code + [1] OFF
•The “READY” indicator lights if all zones are secure
•The keypad emits a single tone to confirm that the system is disarmed.
To Silence a •Security code + [1] OFF
Burglary Alarm •The “READY” indicator lights if all zones are secure
•The keypad emits a single tone to confirm that the system is disarmed.
To Silence a •Simply press the OFF key
Fire Alarm •The “READY” indicator lights if all zones are secure
•The keypad emits a single tone to confirm that the system is disarmed.
Memory of •When an alarm condition occurs, the keypad displays the number(s) of the zone(s)
Alarm that caused the problem, and displays the type of alarm.
•To Clear Alarm Display and/or “Alarm Canceled” display: Security code + [1] OFF
again
•Note the zone in alarm on the keypad display, and make that zone intact (close door,
window, etc.).
•The message remains displayed even after disarming the system, but can be cleared with
another “disarm” sequence.
IMPORTANT: If you return and the main burglary sounder is on, DO NOT ENTER, but CONTACT THE
POLICE from a nearby safe location.
If you return after an alarm has occurred and the main sounder has shut itself off, the keypad will beep rapidly
upon your entering, indicating that an alarm has occurred during your absence.
LEAVE AT ONCE, and CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location

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Using the Keyswitch
GREEN RED
•Your system may be equipped with a keyswitch for arming and disarming.
•To arm in 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 STAY mode: Turn the key to the right and hold for more 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.
Green Light: •Lights when the system is disarmed and ready to be armed (no open zones).
•If the green light is off, 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 STAY and exit delay has expired
•Flashing = system armed STAY and exit delay timer active
•Rapid Flashing = an alarm has occurred (memory of alarm)
Emergency Alarms (Panic Keys)
Your system maybe programmed to use special keys to manually activate emergency (panic) functions.
Silent Alarm •Sends silent alarm signal to monitoring station.
•Causes no audible alarm or change in display indicating that a silent alarm has been
initiated.
Audible Alarm •Sends audible alarm signal to monitoring station.
•Causes a loud, steady alarm at keypad(s) and at any external sounders that may be
connected.
Personal Alarm •Sends emergency alarm signal to monitoring station.
•Causes steady alarm sound at keypad(s), but not at external bells or sirens.
Fire Alarm •Sends fire alarm signal to monitoring station.
•Causes temporal (pulsing) sound at external bells and sirens.
To use an
Emergency Key
•Press and hold down for at least 2 seconds whichever lettered key on the keypad has
been programmed for the desired emergency function.
OR
Briefly press both keys of the assigned key pair at the same time
•See your installer for the functions that have been programmed for your system.
6164-010-V0
1
OFF
4
MAXIMUM
7
INSTANT
READY
2
AWAY
5
TEST
8
CODE
0
3
STAY
6
BYPASS
9
CHIME
#
CPU
ARMED
READY
A
B
C
D
ZONE 95
ZONE 96
ZONE 99
Lettered Panic Keys
1
OFF
4
MAXIMUM
7
INSTANT
READY
2
AWAY
5
TEST
8
CODE
0
3
STAY
6
BYPASS
9
CHIME
#
CPU
ARMED
READY
6164-011-V0
PRESS BOTH KEYS
OF DESIRED PAIR
AT THE SAME TIME
ZONE 95
ZONE 99
ZONE 96
Panic Key Pairs

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Non-Alarm Functions
Chime Mode
Chime mode alerts you to movement within the premises while the system is disarmed.
Chime Mode on •Security code + [9] (Chime message appears)
•Keypads sound three beeps whenever a protected door, window or other specified zone is
opened.
•Pressing the [∗] READY key will display the open protection points.
Chime Mode off •Security code + [9] again (Chime message disappears)
Voice Chime: •You can set the Voice Keypad(s) (if installed) to announce faulted (opened) entry/exit or
perimeter zones whenever normal Chime mode is on.
Voice Chime •[#] + [0] [2] [4] (normal Chime mode must be on first)
on/off •When Voice Chime is on, faulted zones cause a voice status announcement, chime and
display.
•When off, the sounder still provides chime if normal Chime mode is on.
Using the Voice Message Center
The Voice Keypads feature a voice message center that lets you record and playback one message.
Basic Information
•The message can be up to 2.5-minutes long
•The message remains in the keypad’s memory until
a new message is recorded.
•The volume control of the message is adjustable.
•Refer to the procedures below when using the
Message Center functions.
1
OFF
4
MAX
7
INSTANT
READY
2
AWAY
5
TEST
8
CODE
0
3
STAY
6
BYPASS
9
CHIME
#
ARMED
READY
6160V-00-005-V0
MESSAGE
MIC
RECORD VOLUME PLAY
STATUS VOICE FUNCTION
VOLUME
KEY
VOICE
KEY
STATUS
KEY
FUNCTION
KEY
DOWN
VOLUME
PLAY KEY
AND
UP VOLUME
RECORD
KEY
SPEAKER
LCD
DISPLAY
MICROPHONE
LEDs
Message Center Functions
Record a •[#] FUNCTION + [0] VOICE + [1] RECORD (red MESSAGE LED lights)
Message •Message remains in memory until a new message is recorded.
End Recording •[1] RECORD (red MESSAGE LED flashes, indicating message waiting)
Play a Message •[#] FUNCTION + [0] VOICE + [3] PLAY
•The recorded message plays and the red MESSAGE LED turns off.
Adjust the •[#] FUNCTION + [0] VOICE + [2] VOLUME keys,
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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Using Macro Keys
See Defining Macro Keys section in the Advanced System Features section for details on defining macro keys.
Macro Keys •The “A”, “B”, “C” or “D” key may have been pre-programmed as a “macro” key.
•Macros can be activated only by users authorized to perform the macro’s function.
Using a •Press and hold the defined Macro key for at least 2 seconds.
Macro Key The “Enter User Code” prompt appears and remains displayed for up to 10 seconds.
•Enter your 4-digit user code.
•The programmed macro sequence begins automatically after the user code is entered.
System Devices
Your system may be set up so that it can control certain lights or other electrically operated devices.
About System
Devices
•Some devices may be automatically turned on or off by the system.
•You may be able to override automatically controlled devices.
•Some devices can be manually turned on or off using the commands described below.
•See your installer for a list of devices that may be set up for your system.
To Activate
Devices
•Security Code+ [#] + [7] + nn (nn = 2-digit device number)
•Devices associated with that device number activate.
To Deactivate
Devices
•Security Code+ [#] + [8] + nn (nn = 2-digit device number)
•Devices associated with that device number deactivate.
Follow-Me Feature (audio beeps)
About Follow-
Me/Beeps
•This feature lets users enter up to three phone numbers (system-wide) that the system will
call in the event of an alarm in any partition at the protected premises, thus alerting the
user to the alarm. The follow-me feature works as follows:
•When an alarm occurs, the system reports the alarm to the central station (and pre-
determined pagers, if programmed), then dials the first follow-me phone number.
•
A
fter dialing, the system waits a short time (about one ring plus any programmed pauses;
see “To enter a follow-me number” below for programming pauses) then begins sending
message tones (regardless of whether the call is answered).
•When answered, the user will hear the message tones (a series of eight tones or “beeps”)
followed by a pause of about four seconds, then the tones are repeated. The cycle of tones
and pauses continues for about one minute.
•The user should press the [∗
∗∗
∗] key on the telephone to acknowledge hearing the tones,
then wait for the control to disconnect the line before hanging up. IMPORTANT: Press the
[∗] during a pause between tone cycles. Otherwise, the control may not “hear” the [∗] key if
pressed while the tones are being sent.
•If the user does not press the [∗] key, the control hangs up when the 1-minute tone cycle is
complete, then dials the second follow-me phone number. The control sends the tones as
described above.
•If the second number is not acknowledged by the user pressing the [∗] key, the control dials
the third number. If the [∗] key is not pressed during the third call, the control redials the
first number and the cycle repeats up to three times or until a user presses the [∗] key on
the telephone.
•If the follow-me number is for a pager, the message displayed on the pager is as follows: 104
P ZZZ
Where “P” is the partition number, “ZZZ” is the 3-digit zone number of the zone in alarm.

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Follow-Me Feature (cont’d)
To enter a
follow-me
phone number
•User code + [#] + [6] [1]
•The first follow-me phone number (if one exists) is displayed:
FM Phone No.
18009216704--_
•To display follow-me phone number 2, press [2]. To display follow-me phone number 3,
press [3].
•To modify the displayed number, do the following:
1. Press [∗], which clears the number.
2. Enter the desired phone number.
To include a 2-second pause in the number, press [#] at the point in the entry the pause
is desired (it displays as “–“). Pauses entered at the end of the number will allow dialing
but will delay the message tones by the amount of pause programmed.
3. Press [∗] to save the new number.
The next follow-me phone number in sequential order (1-2-3-1 etc.) is displayed. Press
[∗] to program that number, or press [1], [2], or [3] to select the desired follow-me
number to be programmed.

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Advanced System Functions
(System Master and Master users only)
Accessing Other Partitions
Partition
Basics
•Each keypad is assigned to a partition by your installer and is used to perform functions in
that partition and display that partition’s system status.
•Certain users, if authorized, can “GoTo” another partition from their partition’s keypad to
perform functions in the other partitions or display another partition’s status. See GoTo
command below.
•Certain users, if authorized, can arm/disarm all partitions with a single command from
their home partition. See Multi-Partition Arming below.
Common Area •Your system may have been set up to use a common area, which is an area shared by users
of the other partitions, such as a foyer or lobby.
•If a common area is part of the system and one of the partitions is armed, faults occurring
in the common area will be displayed on its keypads and the disarmed partition’s keypads.
•The common area will be armed and will sound and report alarms only when both the
other partitions are armed; if either of the other partitions is disarmed, the common area
remains disarmed and ignores faults.
•Either partition can arm its system if the common area is faulted, but once armed, the
other partition will not be able to arm unless the faulted common area zone is bypassed or
the fault is removed.
•Either partition can clear and restore the common area after an alarm.
•Entry/exit time for the common area is the same as for partition 1.
GoTo
Command
•Security code + [∗
∗∗
∗] + partition number (0,1,2, or 3), where:
0 = return to keypad’s original partition;
1 = partition 1;
2 = partition 2;
3 = common partition
•You can only “GoTo” those partitions that were assigned to you.
•Can only be performed using an Alpha keypad.
•The keypad remains in the new partition until directed to go to another partition, or until
it automatically returns to the original partition (after 2 minutes with no keypad activity).
Multi-Partition
Arming
•Security code + [0] + arming command (2, 3, 33, 4, 7, or 1), where:
2 = arms all partitions AWAY; 3 = arms all partitions STAY
33 = arms all partitions NIGHT-STAY (INTERNAL)
4 = arms all partitions MAXIMUM;
7 = arms all partitions INSTANT
1 = disarms all partitions
•You can use this feature only if you were given that authority.
•You must use an Alpha keypad.
•The system arms only if all partitions are “ready to arm” (unless the system is
programmed to allow arming with faults in certain zones); if any partition is “not ready,”
the system does not arm at all.
•You can use the GoTo command to bypass open zones before arming, if desired.
•If any partition is already armed when multi-partition arming is attempted, that partition
remains in its existing armed state.

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Defining Macro Keys
Macro Key
Rules
•Only the system master can define macros.
•A macro key is a convenience key that can activate up to 16 keystrokes.
•Typical functions include arming sequences, bypassing zones, or turning on/off electrically
operated devices.
•Two macros can be assigned in the system, but only to keys pre-programmed by the
installer.
To Define
Macro Keys
•System Master Code + [#] + [6] [6]
•Follow the prompts.
•Enter the macro number (1-2; see installer for appropriate macro number) to be
programmed at the “Select Macro?” prompt.
NOTE: The two macros that can be defined can be made partition specific.
•If a macro has been previously defined, the keystrokes are shown on the bottom line of the
display, otherwise the display is blank.
To exit this mode (and keep the existing macro definition), press any key except the [∗]
key. The system returns to normal mode.
To define a macro for the selected key, press [∗] and continue with the next prompt.
Enter the first of the series of desired commands, (do not include your user code), then
press/hold the “D” key for at least two seconds to complete the first command. This key
terminates each command, and appears as an “F” in the display as shown:
MACRO PGM The keypad beeps to acknowledge your input and displays
60203F#701F2F the command you entered (followed by “F”).
•Enter the next command, followed by press/holding the “D” key for at least two seconds.
The keypad beeps and displays the keystrokes entered.
•. Repeat until all the desired commands have been entered (up to 16 characters including
the “F”s).
Check your keystrokes before continuing. If you made a mistake, you must start over.
•To exit, press/hold the “D” key for at least two seconds. The display returns to system
status and indicates system is ready.
Schedules
About Schedules •The system provides up to 4 end-user schedules (programmable by master/installer
only), which can control various types of events.
•Each schedule causes a defined event to start and stop (when appropriate) at a
specified time.
•Schedules can be set to automatically repeat at various intervals and set for random
starting, if desired.
Creating Schedules
1. System Master Code + [#] + [6] [4]
1 DISARMED
READY TO ARM
2. Enter a 2-digit schedule number from 01-24.
Press [∗] to continue.
ENTER SCHED NO.
00=QUIT 00

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Creating Schedules (cont’d)
3. Enter the desired 2-digit event number from the following list.
00 = remove the scheduled event
01 = turn a programmed device on or off
02 = set a user access schedule for one or more users)
ENTER EVENT
03 = send “child-not-home” report; see Child Not Home notes below
04 = automatically arm the system in STAY mode at a specified time (cannot be used if a common area
exists)
05 = automatically arm the system in AWAY mode at a specified time (cannot be used if a common area
exists)
06 = automatically disarm the system at a specified time
07 = Display the word “REMINDER” at a specified time
08 = Disarm Time Window (system can be disarmed only during this time period; Exception: if a burglary
alarm occurs, the system can be disarmed outside the scheduled time window)
Press [∗] to continue.
4. For event number “01,” enter the 2-digit output number (01-04, 17-18)
associated with this schedule. Otherwise, this prompt is skipped.
Press [∗] to continue to the “Start” prompt below.
DEVICE NUMBER
XX
5. For event number “02,” enter the 1-digit access group number (1-8).
Otherwise, this prompt is skipped.
Press [∗] to continue to the “Start” prompt below.
GROUP NUMBER
X
6. For event numbers “03-08,” enter the partition number to be armed or
disarmed. Otherwise, this prompt is skipped.
0 = arm all; 1 = partition 1; 2 = partition 2; 3 = common partition
Press [∗] to continue to the “Start” prompt.
PARTITION
X
7. Enter the event’s start time and days of week: Hour = 00-23; minute = 00-
59
Days = Position the cursor under the desired days using the [∗] key to
move forward, then press “1” to select the day(s).
Press [∗] to continue.
START SMTWTFS
HH:MMAM 1000000
8. For events 04 or 05, enter the desired amount of time, 01-15 minutes, the
system should warn of impending arming. The system beeps once every 30
seconds to alert users that arming will soon occur. Otherwise, prompt is
skipped.
Press [∗] to continue.
WARNING DELAY TIME
00
9. Enter the event’s stop time and days of week. Refer to step 7 for available
entries.
Press [∗] to continue.
STOP SMTWTFS
HH:MMAM 1000000
10. Enter the desired repeat option.
0 = no repeat; 1 = repeat schedule weekly
2 = repeat schedule biweekly (every other week)
3 = repeat schedule every third week; 4 = repeat schedule every fourth
week
e.g., To make a schedule that happens everyday you would select all days
with a repeat count of 1.
NOTE: Schedules run sequentially from Sunday to Saturday and reset on
Sunday at midnight. If repeat count is 0, only those events scheduled from
the day the schedule is set to Sunday will occur. Events scheduled after
Sunday will be ignored.
REPEAT OPTION
0-4 X

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Creating Schedules (cont’d)
11. Select the randomize option, if desired: 0 = no; 1 = yes
If selected, the schedule times will vary within 60 minutes of the “hour”
time. For example, if a schedule is set to start at 6:15, it will do so the first
time 6:15 arrives, but on subsequent days it will start anytime between
6:00 and 6:59
This feature is typically used for lighting control to make an unoccupied
facility appear occupied during extended absences.
Press [∗] to return to the ENTER SCHED No. prompt.
RANDOMIZE
0=NO 1=YES X
Child-Not-Home
Paging
•You can program a schedule that causes a pager report to be sent to Pager 1 phone
number if the system is not DISARMED by the scheduled time (see event “03”). The
message sent is: 777–7777 .
For example, a working parent might want a message to be sent to a pager if their
child did not arrive home from school and disarm the system by a certain time.
NOTE: Your installer must program the control for pager reporting before you can use
the child-not-home scheduling option (installer must program pager number
and report options).
Time and Date Functions
Viewing the Time
and Date
•Master Code+[#] + [6] [3], or if programmed, press the designated function key.
•The system lets you view its time and date setting.
•The display remains on for about 30 seconds.
To Set the Time and
Date
•Master Code+[#] + [6] [3], then press [∗] while the time/date is displayed.
•A cursor appears under the first digit of the hour.
NOTE: To move cursor ahead, press [∗]. To go back, press [#].
•Enter the 2-digit hour setting; enter the 2-digit minute setting.
•Enter the last two digits of the current year.
•Enter the 2-digit month setting (01-12); enter the 2-digit day setting (01-31).
•Press [∗] to accept the settings and continue.
The Clock Adjustment prompt is displayed. This prompt lets you add or subtract up
to 59 seconds per day, if needed, to keep the real-time clock accurate.
•Press [0] to add seconds per day, or press [1] to subtract seconds per day.
•Enter the desired number of seconds per day (01-59) to add or subtract.
•Press [∗] to accept the settings and exit. This mode automatically exits after 10
seconds.

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Event Log
The system records up to 254 events in a history log, which can be viewed by the master user using an Alpha
Display keypad.
To view the •Master Code+ [#] + [6] [0]
Event Log •The system displays the most recent event as follows:
001 E441 U001 P1
13:38 21/06/02
Event number, type of event, identified by its corresponding code, displayed in chronological
order, from most recent to oldest.
Zone or user number (depending on type of event), partition in which event occurred, time
and date of the event’s occurrence.
•When the log is full, the oldest event is replaced by the logging of any new event.
•Refer to the Event Log Codes Table below for the meanings of the various codes.
Exit Event Log •Press any key other than [∗] or [#]
Event Log Codes Table
Code Definition
110 Fire Alarm
121 Duress
122 Alarm, 24-hour Silent
123 Alarm, 24-hour Audible
131 Alarm, Perimeter
132 Alarm, Interior
134 Alarm, Entry/Exit
135 Alarm, Zone Type 5
143 Alarm, Expansion Module
144 Sensor Tamper Alarm
145 ECP Module Cover Tamper Alarm
146 Silent Burglary Alarm
150 Alarm, 24-Hour Auxiliary/Monitor zone
162 Gas Alarm
301 AC Power
302 Low System Battery/Battery Test Fail
305 System Reset (Log only)
309 Battery Fail
321 Siren Supervision Failure
333 Trouble, Expansion Mod. Supervision
341 Trouble, ECP Cover Tamper
344 RF Receiver Jam
351 Telecom Line Fault
353 Alternative Comm. Media Trouble
354 Failure to Communicate (log only)
373 Fire Loop Trouble
374 Exit Error Alarm
380 Trouble Zone Type 5
381 RF Supervision Trouble
382 Supervision Auxiliary Wired Zone
(sent after code 333 is sent)
383 RF Sensor Tamper and Double-
Balanced Zone Tamper
384 RF Sensor Low-battery
393 Clean Me (ESL smoke detectors only)
Code Definition
401 Disarmed, Armed AWAY,
Armed MAXIMUM
403 Schedule Arm/Disarm AWAY
406 Cancel by User
407 Remote Arm/Disarm (Downloading)
408 Quick Arm AWAY
409 Keyswitch Arm/Disarm AWAY
412 Successful Download/Access
441 Disarmed/Armed STAY/INSTANT,
Quick-Arm STAY/INSTANT
442 Keyswitch Arm/Disarm STAY
461 Wrong Code Entry (keypad lockout
activated)
570 Bypass
601 Manually Triggered Dialer Test
602 Periodic Dialer Test
606 Audio Alarm Verification (AAV) to
Follow
607 Walk Test Entered/Exited
623 Event Log 80% Full
625 Real-Time Clock was Changed (log
only)
626 Time/Date Inaccurate
627 Program Mode Entry (log only)
628 Program Mode Exit (log only)
641 Senior Watch Trouble (up and about)
750 -
789
Reserved for Configurable Zone Type
report codes (check with central station
when using these codes)
801 Override Tamper Arming (log only)
802 Override Low Battery Arming (log only)
803 Override AC Loss Arming (log only)
804 Override Supervision Fail Arming (log
only)
999 Non-Alarm Zone Type (Zone Type 23)
Fault (log only)
Pressing [∗] displays previous events (back in time).
Pressing [#] displays events forward in time.

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Security Codes and Authority Levels
You can assign different security codes for use by other users.
Rules for
Assigning
Codes
•Only the System and Partition Masters can assign user codes to users and change user
partitions.
•User code programming involves these steps:
1. Choose a user number from the set of users assigned to the partition in which the user
will be operating, and assign a 4-digit security code.
2. Assign an authority level to that user.
3. Assign other attributes as necessary.
NOTE: The factory settings are designed to meet most normal user situations.
Therefore, the only step you usually need to do when adding users is to assign a user
number (from the partition’s pre-assigned user numbers) and a security code.
Authority Levels (define the system functions a particular user can/cannot perform)
Level Title Explanation
N/A System Master Reserved for user 02; Can perform all system functions and assign codes in
(default = 1234) all partitions; can change its own code as follows:
Master code + [8] + 02 + new master code + new master code again
0 Standard User: Can only perform security functions in assigned partition. Cannot perform
other system functions
1 Arm Only: Can only arm the system. Cannot disarm or do other functions.
2 Guest: Can arm the system in assigned partitions, but cannot disarm the system
unless the system was armed with this code. This code is typically assigned
to someone (e.g., babysitter or cleaner) who has a need to arm/disarm the
system only at certain times. The user of this code should not use the “Quick
Arming” feature.
3 Duress Code: Intended for use when you are forced to disarm or arm the system under
threat. When used, the system will act normally, but can silently notify the
Central Monitoring Station of your situation, if that service has been
provided.
4 Partition Master Can do everything a standard user can do, and can assign user codes to users
in their partition and can change its own code as follows:
Partition master code + [8] + user number + new master code + new
master code again

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How to Assign User Codes and Attributes
Refer to the User Setup chart at the back of this manual to keep a record of user programming.
NOTE: Partition Master codes apply only to those user numbers previously assigned (by the system master/
installer) to the partition master’s partition.
Add User Code: System/Partition Master code + [8] + user no. + new user’s code
( User 03 is preset to be User 01 = installer
a partition 1 programmer, User 02 = master
but can be changed.) User 03 = partition 1 master
The Keypad beeps once to confirm that new user was added.
Delete User Code: System/Partition Master code + [8] + [user no.] + [#] + [0]
The user code and all attributes* programmed for this user number, including any
associated RF keys, are erased from the system. (*except assigned partition)
Authority Level: System/Partition Master code + [8] + [user no.] + [#] + [1]+ auth. level
Factory Assignments: Authority Levels (see definitions above):
(Users 04-17 = 0 0 = standard user;
user 03 = 4) 1 = arm only;
2 = guest;
3 = duress;
4 = partition master
Access Group: System/Partition Master Code + [8] + [user no.] + [#] + [2]+ group (1-8)
Factory Assignments: none You can assign users to a group, then set an access schedule that defines the times this
group of users can operate the system. The system does not allow these users to control
the system outside the scheduled times.
User’s Partition: System Master Code + [8] + [user no.] + [#] + [3] + [0] + partition(s) + [#]
Factory Assignments: This command assigns the partitions the user can access. If more
Part. 1 = users 03-17 than one, enter partition numbers sequentially, then press [#] to end.
E.g., master code + [8] + [user no.] + [#] [3] + [0] + [1] [2] + [#] gives
the user access to partitions 1 and 2.
Partition Entries: 1 = partition 1; 2 = partition 2; 3 = common partition
RF User Number: Master/Part. Prog. Code + [8] + [user no.] + [#] + [4]+ zone no.
Factory Assignments: none Use this command to assign a wireless button device (keyfob) to this user (keyfob
must be enrolled in system first; see installer).
Zone number: Enter the zone number assigned to the desired function button on the
keyfob that will be used by this user. Each button was assigned a unique zone
number. See your installer for appropriate zone numbers.
Arm/Disarm Report: Master/Part. Prog. Code + [8] + [user no.] + [#] + [6] + 0 or 1
You can program a user so that a message is sent to the monitoring station whenever
this code is used to arm or disarm the system. 1 = send arm/disarm report; 0 = no
arm/disarm reporting for this user

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Testing and Maintaining the System
Testing the System (to be conducted weekly)
Test mode allows each protection point to be checked for proper operation.
•The keypad sounds a single beep every 40 seconds as a reminder that the system is in the Test mode.
•Alarm messages are not sent to your Central Station while Test mode is on.
1Disarm the system and close all
protected windows, doors, etc.
The READY indicator light should come on if all zones are intact
(i.e., all protected windows, doors, etc. are closed.
2. Security Code+ [5] then [0]
(walk)
Starts Test mode.
The Dial test (option “1”) is intended for the installer and should
not be used unless directed to do so by your Security System
Representative
If, during these tests, a problem is experienced with any
protection point (no confirming sounds, no display), call for
service immediately.
3. Listen. The external sounder should sound for 1 second and then turn
off. If the sounder does not sound, CALL FOR SERVICE.
4. Fault zones. Open each protected door and window in turn and listen for three
beeps from the keypad. Identification (zone number or zone
description) of each faulted protection point should appear on the
display. The display clears when the door or window is closed.
5. Walk in front of any interior
motion detectors (if used) and
listen for three beeps.
The identification of the detector should appear on the display when
it is activated. The display clears when no motion is detected.
Note that if wireless motion detectors are used, there is a 3-minute
delay between activations. This is to conserve battery life.
6. Test all smoke detectors, following
the manufacturer's instructions
The identification of each detector should appear on the display
when each is activated.
7. Exit test mode:
Security Code+ [1]
When all protection points have been checked and are intact
(closed), there should be no zone identification numbers displayed on
the keypad.
If the test mode is inadvertently left active, it automatically turns
off after 4 hours. During the final five minutes, the keypad emits a
double beep every 30 seconds.
Maintaining the System
In The Event Of Telephone Operational Problems
In the event of telephone operational problems, disconnect the control from the phone line by removing the plug
from the phone wall jack. We recommend that your installer demonstrate this disconnection on installation of
the system. Do not attempt to disconnect the phone connection inside the control. Doing so could result in the
loss of your phone lines. If the regular phones work correctly after the control has been disconnected from the
phone wall jack, the control has a problem and you should immediately call for service. If upon disconnection of
the control, there is still a problem on the phone line, notify the Telephone Company that they have a problem
and request prompt phone repair service. The user may not under any circumstances attempt any service or
repairs to the security system. Repairs must be made only by authorized service (see the LIMITED WARRANTY
statement for information on how to obtain service).