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VISTA-128BPT/128BPT-SIA/250BPT INSTALLATION AND SETUP GUIDE

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Table of Contents
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Section 1 : How To Use The Manual..................... 1-1
Product Model Numbers......................................... 1-1
SIA CP-01 Quick Reference Chart........................ 1-2
Section 2 : General Description............................. 2-1
About the VISTA-128BPT/VISTA-250BPT............... 2-1
Features .................................................................................... 2-1
Section 3 : Partitioning ........................................... 3-1
Theory of Partitioning......................................................... 3-1
Setting-Up a Partitioned System.................................. 3-1
Common Lobby Logic........................................................ 3-1
Master Keypad Setup and Operation ......................... 3-4
Section 4 : Installation............................................. 4-1
Mounting the Control Cabinet....................................... 4-1
Installing the Cabinet Lock ............................................. 4-1
Mercantile Premises Listing Guidelines................... 4-1
Mercantile Safe and Vault Listing Guidelines........ 4-2
Installing the Control's Circuit Board ......................... 4-2
Installing ECP Devices....................................................... 4-3
Installing the Keypads........................................................ 4-4
Wireless Zone Expansion.................................................. 4-5
AlarmNet Communicators Connected to the ECP4-10
Communicator Operation ............................................. 4-11
Installing Output Devices.............................................. 4-13
Installing External Sounders ....................................... 4-15
Telephone Line Connections ...................................... 4-17
Wiring Burglary, Panic and Smoke Detector Devices to
Zones 1-9 ..................................................................... 4-18
Using 2-Wire Smoke Detectors on Zone 1 ........... 4-21
J7 Specifications and Usage ....................................... 4-22
4204 4-Wire Smoke Reset............................................ 4-24
Installing a Remote Keyswitch.................................... 4-25
Installing V-PLEX®Devices ........................................... 4-26
V-Plex Connections and Troubleshooting............ 4-27
Using the 4297 Polling Loop Extender.................. 4-28
Using the VPLEX-VSI Short Isolator ........................ 4-31
V-PLEX® Smart Contact Technology....................... 4-31
Access Control Using VistaKey ................................... 4-32
RS-232 Connectivity........................................................ 4-34
Connecting the Transformer ....................................... 4-36
Panel Earth Ground Connections............................. 4-37
Determining the Control’s Power Supply Load .. 4-38
Determining the Size of the Standby Battery...... 4-40
Section 5 : Scheduling............................................. 5-1
General....................................................................................... 5-1
Time Window Definitions.................................................. 5-3
Open/Close Schedules Definitions.............................5-4
Scheduling Menu Mode.................................................... 5-5
Time Windows ........................................................................ 5-6
Daily Open/Close Schedules.......................................... 5-7
Holiday Schedules ............................................................... 5-8
Time-Driven Events ............................................................. 5-9
Bank Safe and Vault Example ..................................... 5-14
#80 Programming ............................................................ 5-14
Control Programming .......................................................... 14
Limitation of Access Schedules................................. 5-15
Temporary Schedules...................................................... 5-16
User Scheduling Menu Mode...................................... 5-17
Section 6 : Software..................................................6-1
General Information ............................................................ 6-1
Getting On-Line with a Phone Line..................................1
Telco Handoff......................................................................... 6-2
Downloading Using an AlarmNet Communicator6-1
Direct Connect Downloading ......................................... 6-1
Section 7 : System Clock .........................................7-1
General Information ............................................................ 7-1
Setting the Time and Date ....................................................1
Section 8 : User Codes..............................................8-1
General Information ............................................................ 8-1
User Codes & Levels of Authority ......................................1
Multiple Partition Access.................................................. 8-3
Changing a Master, Manager, or Operator Code .8-4
Adding an RF Key to an Existing User ........................8-4
Deleting a Master, Manager, or Operator Code ....8-4
Exiting the User Edit Mode.............................................. 8-4
Section 9 : Testing.....................................................9-1
Battery Test.............................................................................. 9-1
Test Reporting........................................................................ 9-1
Burglary Walk-Test (Code + [5] TEST) ........................ 9-1
Testing Wireless Transmitters........................................ 9-2
Armed Burglary System Test........................................... 9-3
Smoke Detector Test........................................................... 9-4
Check or Trouble Messages............................................ 9-4
To the Installer........................................................................ 9-5
Section 10 : Glossary.............................................. 10-1
Section 11 : Index ................................................... 11-1
Section 12 : Agency Statements ......................... 12-3

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UL Installation Requirements ..................................... 12-3
UL609 Local Mercantile Premises/Local Mercantile
Safe & Vault......................................................................... 3
UL365/UL609 Bank Safe and Vault Alarm System.3
UL365 Police Station Connected Burglar Alarm12-2
UL611/UL1610 Central Station Burglary Alarm ......2
California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) and UL Residential
Fire Battery Backup Requirements .........................2
ULC Installation Requirements.......................................... 2
Section 13 : System Commands ..........................13-1
Section 14 : Specifications.................................... 14-1
Section 15 : Contact ID Codes ............................. 15-1
Table of Contact ID Codes ............................................ 15-1
Section 16 : Event Log Descriptions.................. 16-1
Event Log Alpha Descriptors ....................................... 16-1
Section 17 : Summary of Connections .............. 17-1
VISTA-128BPT Summary of Connections ............ 17-1
VISTA-250BPT Summary of Connections ............ 17-2
VISTA-128BPTSIA Summary Of Connections .... 17-3
List of Figures
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Figure 1: Common Lobby .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................3-2
Figure 2: Installing the Lock ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................4-1
Figure 3: Cabinet Attack Resistance Considerations..................................................................................................................................................................4-2
Figure 4: Mounting the PC Board .........................................................................................................................................................................................................4-2
Figure 5: ECP Connections and Voltage Requirements............................................................................................................................................................4-3
Figure 6: Using a Supplementary Power Supply ...........................................................................................................................................................................4-4
Figure 7: Keypad Addressing ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................4-5
Figure 8: Installing the 5881ENHC with Tamper Protection..................................................................................................................................................4-6
Figure 9: 5881ENH(C) RF Receiver (Cover Removed) ...............................................................................................................................................................4-7
Figure 10: 5883 RF Receiver (Cover Removed).............................................................................................................................................................................4-7
Figure 11: Wiring the Communicator to Keypad Terminals (Ex. IGSMV4G) .................................................................................................................4-10
Figure 12: 4204 Relay Module............................................................................................................................................................................................................4-13
Figure 13: 4101SN Connections.......................................................................................................................................................................................................4-14
Figure 14: Wiring Polarized Fire Devices........................................................................................................................................................................................4-16
Figure 15: Wiring Nonpolarized Burglary Devices .....................................................................................................................................................................4-16
Figure 16: Disabling Bell Supervision.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 4-17
Figure 17: Telephone Line Connections ........................................................................................................................................................................................4-17
Figure 18: Wiring Connections for Zones 1-9 .............................................................................................................................................................................4-18
Figure 19: Wiring a Normally Closed Loop for Tamper Supervision.................................................................................................................................4-20
Figure 20: Wiring a Normally Open Loop for Tamper Supervision ....................................................................................................................................4-20
Figure 21: 2-Wire Smoke Detector on Zone 1 .............................................................................................................................................................................4-21
Figure 22: J7 Trigger Pin Out...............................................................................................................................................................................................................4-22
Figure 23: Low Sensitivity Relay .........................................................................................................................................................................................................4-22
Figure 24: Smoke Reset Using Low Sensitivity Relay ..............................................................................................................................................................4-23
Figure 25: 4-Wire Smoke Detectors .................................................................................................................................................................................................4-24
Figure 26: Remote Key Switch Wiring..............................................................................................................................................................................................4-25
Figure 27: Polling Loop Connections Using One 4297 Extender Module....................................................................................................................4-29
Figure 28: Single 4297 to Extend Polling Loop Calculations..............................................................................................................................................4-29
Figure 29: Polling Loop Connections Using Multiple 4297 Modules.............................................................................................................................4-29
Figure 30: Polling Loop Connections Using Multiple Extender Modules Calculations..........................................................................................4-30
Figure 31: VPLEX-VSI Example ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................4-31
Figure 32: Wiring the VistaKey ............................................................................................................................................................................................................4-33
Figure 33: Printer Connections...........................................................................................................................................................................................................4-35
Figure 34: Automation Connections................................................................................................................................................................................................4-35
Figure 35: 1361/1361-GT (Canada 1361CN/1361CN-GT) Transformer and Battery Connections.............................................................4-37
Figure 36: Scheduling Time Line ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................5-2
Figure 37: Direct Download TB4 Connections...............................................................................................................................................................................6-1
Figure 38: Direct Download VT-SERCBL Connections..............................................................................................................................................................6-1
Figure 39: VISTA-128BPT SOC...........................................................................................................................................................................................................17-1
Figure 40: VISTA-250BPT SOC...........................................................................................................................................................................................................17-2
Figure 41: VISTA128BPTSIA SOC......................................................................................................................................................................................................17-3

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Section 1: How To Use The Manual
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Before you begin using this manual, it is important that you understand the meaning of the following symbols (icons).
U
UL L These notes include specific information that must be followed if you are installing this system for a UL
Listed application.
These notes include information that you should be aware of before continuing with the installation,
and that, if not observed, could result in operational difficulties.
This symbol indicates a critical note that could seriously affect the operation of the system, or could
cause damage to the system. Please read each warning carefully. This symbol also denotes warnings
about physical harm to the user.
ZONE PROG?
1 = YES 0 = NO 0
Many system options are programmed in an interactive mode by responding to alpha
keypad display prompts. These prompts are shown in a single-line box.
∗00 Additional system options are programmed via data fields, which are indicated by a “star” (∗) followed by the
data field number.
Product Model Numbers
Unless noted otherwise, references to specific model numbers represent Honeywell products.

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SIA CP-01 Quick Reference Chart
The minimum required system for SIA CP-01 is a VISTA-128BPTSIA Control, one of the following keypad models; 6160,
TUXS, TUXW, 6280S, or 6280W and a UL Listed Bell.
Item
Feature
Range
Shipping Default
SIA Requirement*
∗
09
Entry Delay # 1
02 – 15multiplied by 15
seconds
00 = 240 sec (4
minutes)
30 Seconds
At least 30 Seconds **
∗
10
Exit Delay #1
03 – 15 multiplied by 15
seconds
60 Seconds
60 Seconds
∗11
Entry Delay # 2
02 – 15 multiplied by 15
seconds
00 = 240 sec (4
minutes)
30 Seconds
At least 30 Seconds **
∗12
Exit Delay #2
03 – 15 multiplied by
15 seconds
60 Seconds
60 Seconds
∗28
Power Up in Previous
State
0 = no
1 = yes
Yes
Yes
∗
57 Dynamic Signaling
Priority
0 =Primary dialer
1 =Communicator as
first reporting
destination
0 (primary dialer) 0 (primary dialer)
∗84
Swinger Suppression 01-06 = 1–6 alarms 1 alarms 1 alarm
∗88
Abort Window Time (for
non-fire zones)
1 = 15 seconds
2 = 30 seconds
3 = 45 seconds
30 Seconds
At least 15 Seconds **
1
∗
21 Exit Time Reset 0 = no
1 = Resets Exit Delay to
programmed value
after
zone is closed and then
faulted prior to end of
exit delay.
1 (Enabled) 1 (Enabled)
1∗22 – 1∗25
Cross Zoning
Zone 001 – 250
000, 000 = Disabled
Disabled
Enabled and two (or
more) zones
programmed
1
∗
42
Call Waiting Defeat
0 = no
1 = yes
Disabled (0)
Enabled if user has call
waiting
1∗61
Abort Verify
0 = Disable
1 = Enable
Enabled
Enabled
Zone
Programming
Auto Stay Zone,
Zone type 04 has
this feature
enabled by
default
Auto Stay Arm or
Occupied Premises
0 = Disable
1 = Enable
1 (Enabled)
Enabled

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Item Feature Range Shipping
Default
SIA Requirement*
Zone
Programming
(Abort Window
Enable)
Abort Window (for non-
fire zones)
0 = no abort
window
1 = yes, use abort
window according
to ∗88 selection
1 = yes Yes (all non-fire
zones)
Zone
Programming
(Swinger
Suppression
Enable)
Swinger Suppression
Enable
0 = no suppression
1 = yes, suppress
alarms according to
∗84 selection
Yes (enabled)
Yes (enabled (all
zones))
Zone
Programming
Tamper Option
Fire Alarm Verification
For Zone Response
Type 16 (Fire)
tamper selection
must be set to “0”
Disabled
Enabled unless
sensors can
self-verify
-
Exit Time and Progress
Annunciation/Disable
for Remote Arm (Not
Evaluated for SIA CP-
01)
Always Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
-
Programmable Cross
Zoning Time
Both zones must be
faulted within 5
minutes
Per
Manufacturer
Per walk path in
protected premises
-
Cancel Window
5 minutes
Enabled
Not required to be
programmable
-
Cancel Annunciation -
Keypad displays “Alarm
Cancel” when report is
received
NA
Enabled
Enabled
User Authority
Level 6
Duress Feature
NA
Disabled
Disabled
* Programming at installation may be subordinate to other UL requirements for the intended application.
** Combined Entry Delay and Abort Window should not exceed 1 minute.
NOTES:
• Using the Call Waiting Cancel feature on a non-Call Waiting line will prevent successful communication to the
central station.
• The control unit must be installed with a local sounding device and an off-premise transmission for Contact ID
communication format.
• Refer to the User Guide for procedures on Testing the System.
• During Test mode, no alarm reports are sent to the central monitoring station.

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Section 2: General Description
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About the VISTA-128BPT/VISTA-250BPT
All references to the VISTA-128BPT also pertain to the VISTA-128BPTSIA. The differences between the
two panels are outlined in the SIA CP-01 Quick Reference Chart located at the beginning of this manual.
The VISTA-128BPT/VISTA-250BPT is an 8-partition,
UL Listed control panel with the following features:
•Supports hardwired, polling loop, and wireless
zones
•Supervision of bells, keypads, RF receivers, and
output devices
•Scheduling capabilities (allows certain
operations to be automated)
•The VISTA-128BPT/VISTA-250BPT can interface
with the following devices:
•Up to six 6280 Graphic/Touch-Screen keypads
•AlarmNet Total Connect (Remote Interactive
Service) allows access from a wireless smart
phone or web browser via any Total Connect 2
compatible AlarmNet device.
•Voice Keypad (6160V)
UL Voice Keypad 6160V cannot be used for
SIA Installations.
•An ecp Communication Device that can send
Contact ID messages
•An access control system by using the ADEMCO
VistaKey module (via the polling loop)
UL
The access control function is not Listed
for use with the VISTA-128BPT/VISTA-
250BPT Control Panel in a UL installation.
NOTE:All references in this manual for number of zones, number of user codes, number of access cards, and the
event log capacity, use the VISTA-250BPT’s features. The following table lists the differences between the
VISTA-128BPT and the VISTA-250BPT control panels. All other features are identical.
Feature
VISTA-128BPT
VISTA-250BPT
Number of Zones
128
250
Number of User Codes 150 250
Number of Access Cards
250 500
Event Log Capacity
512 1000
VistaKey Modules
8
15
Features
Hardwire and Optional Expansion Zones
•Provides nine hardwire zones.
•Supports up to 16 2-wire smoke detectors on zone
1.
•Automatic 4-wire smoke detector reset using the
J7 output when a code + off is entered.
•Triggers the built-in sounders on other hardwired
smoke detectors if one smoke detector
annunciates an alarm.
NOTE: This feature requires a 4204 Relay Module.
•Provides tamper supervision on the hardwire
zones.
•Supports up to 241 additional hardwired
expansion zones (119 for the VISTA-128BPT)
using a built-in polling (multiplex) loop.
•Supports up to 249 wireless expansion zones (127
for the VISTA-128BPT) (fewer if using hardwire
and/or polling loop zones).
UL
The 5881ENHC RF Receiver, 5869 Holdup
Switch Transmitter and 5817CB Wireless
Commercial Household Transmitter are
listed for UL Commercial Burglary
applications. All other RF receivers and
transmitters are not listed for UL
Commercial Burglary applications.
ULC
Wireless devices are not ULC Listed and
cannot be used for ULC Installations.
•Can program burglary zones as silent in the alarm
condition (alarm output is silent and the keypad
does not display or sound the alarm).
•Provides three keypad panic keys: 1 + ∗(A), ∗+ #
(B), and 3 + # (C).
UL
Use of Remote Interactive Service (Total
Connect) is not permitted in UL
installations.

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NOTE: If using Total Connect Remote Interactive
Services, the virtual keypad must be assigned
to a burglary partition, and the GOTO feature
(program field 2∗18) must be “0” (disabled) for
partition 1 (the fire partition) so that the Fire
system cannot be accessed remotely. This is
the system default setting.
•Anti-Mask is used if an interior zone types 04
(interior) or 10 (interior with delay) and input type
06 (serial poll) are selected. The trouble report
code is used to report the masking.
•ASmart contact option that may be selected for
devices that support this feature such as the
5193SDT Smoke Detector or PIRs.
•Battery sensing hardware that can sense when the
battery voltage is too low and prevents deep
discharging from not occurring.
Peripheral Devices
•Supports up to 31 addressable devices, (keypads,
RF receivers, relay modules, etc.).
•Supervises devices (keypads, RF receivers, and
relay modules) and individual relays (up to 32), as
well as system zones (RF receivers and keypad
panics).
•Provides 96 outputs using 4204 Relay Modules
and V-PLEX Relay Modules that can activate
outputs in response to system events (alarm
condition), at a specific time of day, at random
times, and manually using the #70 Relay
Command Mode.
•Supports a Momentary Keyswitch on any one of
the system's eight partitions, using zone seven
(Event/Actions).
Arming/Disarming and Bypassing
•Can arm the system with zones faulted (Vent
Zone). These zones are automatically bypassed
and can be programmed to automatically
unbypass when the zone restores.
•Can arm with entry/exit and interior type zones
faulted (Arm w/Fault). These zones must be
restored before the exit delay expires, otherwise an
alarm is generated.
UL
•
Vent zones cannot be used in UL
installations.
•You must disable the Force Arm
option (used in conjunction with the
Arm w/Fault option), in UL
installations.
ULC You must disable the Force Arm option
(used in conjunction with the Arm
w/Fault option), in ULC Installations.
•Provides global arming capability (ability to arm all
partitions the user code has access to in one
command).
•Can Quick Exit an armed premises without having
to disarm and then rearm the system.
UL
Quick Exit is not permitted for use with
the VISTA-128BPT/VISTA-250BPT
Control Panel in a UL installation.
•Can be armed in one of three STAY modes or
Instant modes, automatically bypassing specific
burglary zones regardless of the zone response
type.
•Can automatically bypass specific zones if no one
exits the premises after arming (Auto-STAY). Auto-
STAY will not occur if the system is armed via an RF
transmitter, scheduling, access control, keyswitch,
RS232 (TB4) automation or downloading.
•Can bypass a group of zones with one set of
keystrokes.
•Supports Exit Error Logic, whereby the system can
tell the difference between a regular alarm and an
alarm caused by leaving an entry/exit door open. If
the system is not subsequently disarmed, faulted
E/E zone(s) and/or interior zones are bypassed
and the system arms.
•Supports Recent Close report, which is designed
to notify the central station that an alarm has
occurred within 2 minutes after the exit delay has
expired.

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Partitioning
•Can control eight separate areas independently,
each functioning as if it had its own separate
control.
•Provides a Common Lobby partition, which can be
programmed to arm automatically when the last
partition is armed, and to disarm when the first
partition is disarmed.
•Provides a Master partition (9), used for the
purpose of viewing the status of all partitions at the
same time.
•Can display fire, burglary, panic, and trouble
conditions at all other partitions’ keypads
(selectable option)
Scheduling
ULC
Scheduling cannot be used for ULC Installations.
•Can automate system functions,such as arming,
disarming, and activation of outputs (e.g., lights).
•Provides access schedules (for limiting system
access to users by time).
•Provides an End User Output Programming
Mode, allowing the user to control outputs
Access Control
•Supports up to 15 VistaKey modules (15 access
points) (VISTA-128BPT supports 8 modules),
which are used for access control. It is a single-
door access control module.
•Support up to 500 access cards (250 in VISTA-
128BPT).
•Stores access control events in the event log.
System Communication
•Supports ADEMCO Contact ID; ADEMCO 10-Digit
Contact ID and 4+2 Express formats.
•Supports Dynamic Signaling feature, which
prevents redundant signals being sent to the
central station when both the built-in dialer and
Communication Devices are used.
•Provides the Dialer Queue Report in the event of a
loss of communications between the dialer and the
central station, i.e. telco loss. The total events that
will be queued up are 128 (96 Burg + 32 Life
Safety). A Dialer Queue Overflow report (E354) will
be sent if the report queue goes beyond its limits.
NOTE: Life Safety includes Fire, CO, 24 HR
Silent/Audible/Auxiliary, and Duress. Life
Safety events may go beyond 37 (up to
128) if there are no Burg events in the
queue.
Downloading
•Supports upload and download capability.
•Downloadable via phone line or compatible
AlarmNet communicator using Compass 2.0
revision 2.2.75 or above.
•Can download access control cardholder
information
NOTE: Updates can be found on MyWebTech
(https://mywebtech.honeywell.com/)
Event Log
•Provides an event log (history log) that can store up
to 1000 events (512 for VISTA-128BPT).
•Can view the event log on an alpha or
graphic/touch-screen keypad.

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Telephone Line Fault Monitor
•This feature is enabled in field *30.
•The panel will indicate “PHONE LINE CUT” on the
keypad when phone line voltage drops below 2VDC
for approximately 120 seconds.
•The panel will send/log CID code E351 Telco Fault
over an ECP Communicator. (Please note that the
E351 report needs to be enabled in System Group
2, report code programming under “TELCO
TROUBLE”.)
•R351 Telco Fault is sent/logged when phone line
voltage has returned for approximately 60 seconds.
V-PLEX® Smart Contact Technology
•Automatic suppression of fault/restores when
disarmed
a. Smart V-PLEX® sensors such as the DT7500SN,
and IS2500SN polling loop motion detectors
can be set to stop sending fault/restore signals
while the partition is disarmed. This prevents
the polling loop from slowing down due to high
bus activity in busy areas.
b. The feature is enabled by Zone in Zone
Programming.
c. When enabled, within about 5 minutes of
program exit, the panel will send the command
to the Smart Contacts to turn off their LED and
stop sending faults/restores to the system. (The
DT-7500SN and IS2500SN will turn off their
LED unless the LED DIP switch is set to ON, in
which case the LED will always remain
enabled.)
•Automatic Test Mode entry
a. Upon entering Code + 5 (Burglary Walk Test
Mode), the panel will again tell the PIR to enable
the LEDs and start sending faults/restores.
b. The LED will remain enabled until the Burglary
Walk Test mode is exited.
c. Removing and replacing the cover of the
DT7500SN and IS2500SN, or power-cycling
these sensors will also put them in the walk test
mode, enabling the LEDs and sending of
faults/restores for 10 minutes.
NOTE: Regardless of Smart Mode, Tamper and
Supervision Failures are sent without delay.
•PIR Anti-Mask
a. Capable motion detectors such as the
DT7500SN have an “Anti-Mask” feature that
will alert the panel when the lens has been
blocked. (For DIP switch settings related to this
feature, refer to the motion detector
documentation.)
b. Anti-Mask can be enabled in zone
programming if a zone types 04 (interior) or 10
(interior with delay) and input type 06 (serial
poll) are selected. In the event masking
occurs, the message “PIR masked” will be
displayed on the keypad, and a trouble report
code is used to report the masking.
•Smoke Detector Maintenance
Provides Maintenance Signal support for certain
smoke detectors, such as the 5193SD and
5193SDT V-PLEX detectors, as well as the
5808W3.
•Operation
When programmed as a “Smart Contact” in zone
programming, a sensor which is capable of
providing a high or low sensitivity condition (e.g.,
sensor is dirty) will trigger a message on the
keypad, a dialer report, and an event log entry. The
display message will indicate HSENSxxx or
LSENSxxx, where xxx is the zone number.
Additional Features
•Provides up to 60 installer-defined, custom words
that can be used for zone descriptors.
•Provides 32 keypad macro commands (each
macro is a series of keypad commands of up to 32
keystrokes) using the A, B, C, and D keys by
partition.
•Provides cross-zone capability, which helps
prevent false alarms by preventing a zone from
going into alarm unless its cross-zone is also
faulted within a 5-minute period.
•Contains a built-in User Manual, which provides
the end user with a brief explanation of the
function of a key when the user presses any of the
function keys on the keypad for 5 seconds.
•Provides an RS232 input (TB4) for serial data. This
is useful for interfacing the system with
Automation software. Automation software cannot
be used if a serial printer is used on the system.

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Section 3: Partitioning
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Theory of Partitioning
This system provides the ability to arm and disarm up
to eight different areas, as if each had its own control.
These areas are called partitions.
A Partitioned system allows the user to disarm certain
areas while leaving other areas armed, or to limit
access to certain areas to specific individuals. Each
system user can be assigned to operate any or all
partitions, and can be given a different authority level
in each.
Before anything can be assigned to those partitions,
you must first determine how many partitions (1-8)
are required and enable in programming. Following
are some facts you need to know about partitioning.
Keypads
Each keypad must be given a unique "address" and
be assigned to one partition. It can also be
assigned to Partition 9 if Master keypad operation
is desired. (See “Master Keypad Setup and
Operation” later in this section.)
Zones
Each zone must be assigned to one partition. The zones
assigned to a partition will be displayed on that partition's
keypad(s) only.
Users
Each user may be given access to one or more partitions.
If a user is to operate more than one partition and would
like to arm/disarm all or some of those partitions with a
single command, the user must be enabled for Global
Arming for those partitions (when entering user codes).
A user with access to more than one partition (multiple
access) can "log on" to one partition from another
partition's keypad, provided that program field 2∗18:
Enable GOTO is enabled for each partition he/she wants
to log on to from another.
A partition can be selected as a "common lobby" partition,
and other partitions can affect this partition by causing
arming/disarming of this partition to be automated (see
“Common Lobby Logic” later in this section).
Setting-Up a Partitioned System
The basic steps to setting up a partitioned system are
described below. If you need more information on
how to program the options, see SECTION 4:
Programming.
1. Determine how many partitions the system
will consist of (programmed in field 2*00).
2. Assign keypads to partitions (Device
Programming in the #93 Menu Mode).
3. Assign zones to partitions (Zone
Programming in the #93 Menu Mode).
4. Confirm zones are displayed at the keypad(s)
assigned to those partitions.
5. Assign users to partitions.
6. Enable the GOTO feature (program field 2*18),
which allows a user code with multiple-access the
ability to log on to another partition. (Compatible
with an alpha keypad only.)
7. Program partition-specific fields (see the Data Field
Descriptions section).
Common Lobby Logic
When an installation consists of a partition shared by
users of other partitions in a building, that shared
partition may be assigned as the "common lobby"
partition for the system (program field 1*17). An
example of this might be in a medical building where
there are two doctors’ offices and a common entrance
area (see example that follows explanation).
The Common Lobby feature employs logic for
automatic arming and disarming of the common
lobby. Two programming fields determine the way the
common lobby will react relative to the status of other
partitions. They are: 1*18 Affects Lobby and 1*19
Arms Lobby.
1∗18 Affects Lobby (must be programmed by partition)
Setting this field to 1 for a specific partition causes that
partition to affect the operation of the common lobby as
follows:
a. When the first partition that affects the lobby is
disarmed, the lobby is automatically disarmed.
b. The common lobby cannot be armed unless every
partition selected to affect the lobby is armed.

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1∗19 Arms Lobby (must be programmed by
partition)
Setting this field to 1 for a specific partition causes
that partition to affect the operation of the
common lobby as follows:
a. The common lobby cannot be armed unless
every partition selected to affect the lobby is
armed.
b. Arming a partition that is programmed to arm
the lobby causes the system to automatically
attempt to arm the lobby.
If any faults exist in the lobby partition, or if another
partition that affects the lobby is disarmed, the lobby
cannot be armed, and the message "UNABLE TO ARM
LOBBY PARTITION" is displayed.
You cannot select a partition to "arm" the
lobby unless it has first been selected to
"affect" the lobby. Do not enable field 1∗19
without enabling field 1∗18.
The following chart sums up how the common lobby partition will operate.
1
∗
18
Affects
Lobby
1
∗
19
Arms
Lobby
Disarms when
partition
disarms?
Attempts to
arm when
partition arms?
Can be armed if
other partitions
disarmed?
0 0 NO NO YES
1 0 YES NO NO
1 1 YES YES NO
0 1 ---ENTRY NOT ALLOWED---
Example
Here is an example of how the lobby would react in a typical setup.
User #1 has access to Office #1 and the Common Lobby.
User #2 has access to Office #2 and the Common Lobby.
Office #1 is set up to affect the Common Lobby, but not
arm it.
Office #2 is set up to affect and arm the Common Lobby.
NOTE: In the tables below, the notations in parentheses (
) indicate the current status of the other partition when the
user takes action.
Figure 1: Common Lobby
Sequence #1:
User # Office 1 Office 2 Lobby Action
1Disarms (Armed) Disarms
2(Disarmed) Disarms No Change
1Arms (Disarmed) No change
2(Armed) Arms Arms
Sequence #2:
User
#
Office 1 Office 2 Lobby
Action
2(Armed) Disarms Disarms
1Disarms (Disarmed) (No
change)
2(Disarmed) Arms No Change
1Arms (Armed) No Change
Notice that in sequence #1, because Office #2 was the last to arm, the lobby also armed (Office #2 is programmed
to affect and arm the lobby). In sequence #2, the lobby could not arm when Office #2 armed, because Office #1,
which affects the lobby, was still disarmed.
When Office #1 armed, the lobby still did not arm because Office #1 was not programmed to arm the lobby. User
#1 would have to arm the lobby manually. Therefore, you would want to program a partition to affect and arm the
lobby if the users of that partition are expected to be the last to leave the building.

SECTION 3: PARTITIONING
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How User Access Codes Affect the Common Lobby
Codes with Global Arming
•If a code is given "Global Arming" when it is defined (see SECTION 9: User Access Codes), the keypad prompts
the user to select the partitions they want to arm.
•Only the partitions the user has access to be displayed. This allows the user to choose the partitions to be
armed or disarmed, and so eliminates the "automatic" operation of the lobby. Keep in mind, however, that if a
user attempts to arm all, and another "affecting" partition is disarmed, the user cannot arm the lobby, and the
message "UNABLE TO ARM LOBBY PARTITION" is displayed.
Codes with Non-Global Arming
If a user arms with a non-global code, the lobby partition operation is automatic, as described by fields 1*18 and
1*19.
Other Methods of Arming/Disarming
Common Lobby logic remains active when arming or disarming a partition that affects and/or arms the common
lobby in one of the following manners:
•Quick-Arm
•Keyswitch
•Wireless Button
•Wireless Keypad
NOTE: Common Lobby Logic is NOT active when Disarming using a Vista-Key card grant.
Arming/Disarming Remotely
If a user arms or disarms remotely (through Compass downloading software or AlarmNet® Total Connect Remote
Services), the lobby does not automatically follow another partition that is programmed to arm or disarm the lobby.
The lobby must be armed separately, after arming all affecting partitions first.
Auto-Arming/Disarming
If scheduling is used to automatically arm and/or disarm partitions, the common lobby partition does not
automatically follow another partition that is programmed to arm or disarm the lobby.
The lobby must be included as a partition to be armed/disarmed and must be scheduled as the last partition armed.
If you are using auto-arming, make sure that the Auto-Arm Delay and Auto-Arm Warning periods, for the
lobby partition, (fields 2∗05 and 2∗06) combined are longer than that of any other partition that affects
the lobby. This causes the lobby to arm last.

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Master Keypad Setup and Operation
Although this system has eight actual partitions, it
provides an extra partition strictly for the purpose of
assigning keypads as Master keypads for the system.
•Assigning any keypad to Partition 9 (in Device
Programming in the #93 Menu Mode)identifies
that keypad a Master keypad.
•A Master keypad reflects the status of the entire
system (Partitions 1-8) on its display at one
time.
•This eliminates the need for a building security
officer to have to log on to various partitions
from one partition's keypad to find out where an
alarm has occurred.
•To Arm, Disarm, or Force Bypass from the
Master Console the user must be have
Authority in ALL partitions, and be Global in at
least 2 partitions. You will be prompted for only
the partitions the user is assigned global
access. Device address must be programmed
as “Global”.
The following is a typical display:
S Y S T E M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
S T A T U S R R N N A ∗B
Possible status indications include:
A Armed Away R Ready F Fire Alarm
S
Armed Stay
N
Not Ready
P
AC Power
M Armed
Maximum
B Bypass/
Ready
L Low System
Battery
C
Comm Failure
∗
Alarm
I Armed Instant T Trouble
To obtain more information regarding a particular
partition, enter [∗] + Partition No. (e.g., [∗] + [4]). This
allows viewing only of that partition. In order to
affect that partition, the user must use a code that
has access to that partition.
Also, in order for a user of any partition to log on to
Partition 9 to view the status of all partitions, that
user must have access to all partitions. Otherwise,
access is denied.
The following is displayed for a fault condition on
Zone 2 (Loading Dock Window) on Partition 1
(Warehouse) when a user logs on from a keypad on
Partition:
WHSE DISARMED
HIT ∗FOR FAULTS
Pressing [∗] causes the following display to appear at
Partition 1's keypad(s):
FAULT 002 LOADING
DOCK WINDOW
Additional zone faults are displayed one at a time. To
display a new partition's status, press [∗] + Partition No.
•The Armed LED on a Master keypad is lit only if all
partitions have been armed successfully.
•The Ready LED is lit only if all partitions are "Ready
to Arm."
•The Ready LED is lit if only one partition is armed.
•Neither LED is lit if only some partitions are armed
and/or only some partitions are ready.
Press [∗] + [0] or [∗] + [9] to return to the master
partition. Otherwise, if no keys are pressed for 2 minutes,
the system automatically returns to the master partition
The sounder on a Master keypad reflects the sound of the
most critical condition on all of the partitions. The priority
of the sounds, from most to least critical, is as follows:
1. Pulsing fire alarm sounds
2. T4 CO alarm sounds
3. Steady burglar alarm sounds
4. Trouble sounds (rapid beeping)
Silence the sounder by pressing any key on the Master
keypad or a keypad on the partition where the condition
exists.
A Master keypad uses the same panics
as Partition 1. Master keypad panics are
sent to
Partition 1, and will activate on Partition
1. Therefore, panics must be
programmed for Partition 1.

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Section 4: Installation
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This section describes the procedures for mounting and wiring the control panel and all the peripheral devices.
NOTE: All references in this manual for number of zones, number of user codes, number of access cards, and the
event log capacity, use the VISTA-250BPT’s features. See SECTION 1: General Description for the table
listing the differences between the VISTA-128BPT and the VISTA-250BPT control panels.
Mounting the Control Cabinet
1. Before mounting the circuit board, remove the metal knockouts for the wiring entry that you will be using.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE KNOCKOUTS AFTER THE CIRCUIT BOARD HAS BEEN INSTALLED.
2. Using fasteners or anchors (not supplied), mount the control cabinet to a sturdy wall in a clean, dry area that is
not readily accessible to the general public. The back of the cabinet has 4 holes for this purpose.
ULTo provide certificated burglary service for UL installations, refer to the special requirements and Figure
3 Cabinet Attack Resistance Considerations to follow. For UL Commercial Burglary installations that
require ATTACK RESISTANCE, use the cabinet included in the COM-UL Commercial Enclosure.
Installing the Cabinet Lock
1. Remove cabinet door, then remove the
lock knockout from the door. Insert the
key into the lock.
2. Position the lock in the hole, making
certain that the latch will make contact
with the latch bracket when the door is
closed.
3. When correctly positioned, insert
supplied lock clip on the inside of the
cabinet into the slots on the lock
cylinder. Use ADEMCO Lock #
K4445V1.
Figure 2: Installing the Lock
Mercantile Premises Listing Guidelines
•The panel door must be supervised. Mount the
clip-on tamper switch (supplied) to the cabinet's
right side wall as shown in the diagram 3-2
below, and wire it to one of the hardwire zones.
•Use a bell with a tamper-protected housing such
as the ADEMCO AB12M. The bell housing's
tamper switch and inner tamper linings must
also be wired to the hardwire zone.
•Assign the tampers’ hardwire zone to a burglary
partition. Program the hardwire zone for day
trouble/night alarm (zone type 5) when only one
burglary partition is used. Program it for 24-hr.
audible alarm (zone type 7) when more than one
burglary partition is used.
ULC 24-Hour audible alarm (Zone types 6
and 7) is not approved for ULC
application.
•All wiring between the bell and panel must be run in
conduit. Remaining wires do not need to be run in
conduit.
•All wiring that is not run in conduit must exit from the
knockout openings on the bottom or back of the
cabinet.
•All unused knockouts must be plugged using the disc
plugs and carriage bolts (supplied), as indicated in the
diagram below.
•Fasten the cabinet door to the cabinet back box using
the 18 one-inch-long Phillips-head screws (supplied)
after all wiring, programming, and checkout
procedures have been completed.

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Figure 3: Cabinet Attack Resistance Considerations.
Mercantile Safe and Vault Listing Guidelines
•Follow the guidelines given above for Mercantile Premises listing.
•Mount a shock sensor such as the System Sensor ASC-SS1 to the control's back box. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions for proper sensor mounting. This sensor also must be wired to a hardwire zone.
•For safe and vault applications, a UL Listed contact must be used inside the cabinet through one of the
knockouts for pry-off tamper purposes. This sensor also must be wired to a hardwire zone.
Installing the Control's Circuit Board
1. Hang the three mounting clips on the raised cabinet tabs. Refer to Figure 4(Detail B).
Make sure the clip orientation is exactly as shown in the diagram to avoid damage. This will also avoid
problems with insertion and removal of the PC board.
2. Insert the top of the circuit board into the slots at the top of the cabinet. Make certain that the board rests
in the slots as indicated (Detail A).
3. Swing the base of the board into the mounting clips and secure the board to the cabinet with the
accompanying screws.
NOTES:
•Make certain that the
mounting screws are tight.
This ensures that there is a
good ground connection
between the PC board and
the cabinet.
•Dress field wiring away from
the microprocessor (center)
section of the PC board. Use
the loops on the left and
right sidewalls of the cabinet
for anchoring field wiring
using tie wraps (Detail C).
These steps are important to
minimize the risk of panel RF
interference with television
reception.
Figure 4: Mounting the PC Board

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Installing ECP Devices
Supports up to 31 addressable devices (00-30), keypads, RF receivers, relay modules, etc. All devices programmable
to be Supervised (Zone 8XX), refer to the Program Guide for programming procedure.
NOTE: You may need to use an auxiliary power supply if the 750mA aux. output is exceeded. See the
“Supplementary Power Supply for Additional ECP Devices” section.
ECP Wire Run Length/Gauge Table (Unshielded)
Alpha Keypad Touch Screen (AUI) 4204/4204CF Relay Boards 5881/5883 RF Receivers
Wire Gauge
Length
Wire Gauge
Length
Wire Gauge
Length
Wire Gauge
Length
#22 gauge
450 feet
#22 gauge
150 feet
#22 gauge
125 feet
#22 gauge
220 feet
#20 gauge 700 feet #20 gauge 240 feet #20 gauge 200 feet #20 gauge N/A
#18 gauge 1100 feet #18 gauge 350 feet #18 gauge 300 feet #18 gauge 550 feet
#16 gauge 1750 feet #16 gauge 550 feet #16 gauge 500 feet #16 gauge N/A
ECP Wire Run Length/Gauge Table (Conduit/Shielded)
Alpha Keypad
Touch Screen (AUI)
4204/4204CF Relay Boards
5881/5883 RF Receivers
Wire Gauge
Length
Wire Gauge
Length
Wire Gauge
Length
Wire Gauge
Length
#22 gauge 225 feet #22 gauge 75 feet #22 gauge 62 feet #22 gauge 110 feet
#20 gauge 350 feet #20 gauge 120 feet #20 gauge 100 feet #20 gauge N/A
#18 gauge 750 feet #18 gauge 175 feet #18 gauge 150 feet #18 gauge 225 feet
#16 gauge 875 feet #16 gauge 225 feet #16 gauge 250 feet #16 gauge N/A
Devices maybe daisy chained. However, if the limits above are exceeded,
sluggishness or lack of response may be experienced.
Devices must be homerun to the control panel
NOTE:
DI meters a minimal voltage
spike on return data to the
panel (i.e. button press),
otherwise during idle state it
reads 0VDC.
Figure 5: ECP Connections and Voltage Requirements
Wiring and Troubleshooting
If an ECP device is not working, verify the following:
•Programming has been properly configured (devices enabled in *93 Device Programming).
•Addressing of the ECP device has been configured properly.
a. Device dipswitches addressing
b. Software programmable addressing (i.e. keypad addressing by pressing 1 and 3 at the same time)
•Wiring is correct (i.e. DO and DI are not reversed).
•ECP voltages are correct (see Figure 5 above for voltage requirements).
NOTE: Constant voltage (≥1vdc) on DI (green) causes no response from device.
•Devices using an external power source require a common ground to the control panel.

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Supplementary Power Supply for Additional ECP Devices
When the control’s auxiliary power load for all
devices exceeds 750mA, you can power additional
keypads from a regulated 12VDC power supply (e.g.,
ADEMCO AD12612 (1.2A)). Use a UL Listed,
battery-backed supply for UL installations.
Connect the additional keypads as shown in Figure
6, using the keypad wire colors shown. Be sure to
observe the current ratings for the power supply
used.
•Make connections directly to the
screw terminals as shown in Figure
6.
•Be sure to connect the negative (–)
terminal on the power supply unit
to terminal 7 (–) on the control.
Figure 6: Using a Supplementary Power Supply
Installing the Keypads
1. Determine wire gauge by referring to the Wire Run Length/Gauge table above.
2. Wire keypads to a single wire run or connect individual keypads to separate wire runs. The maximum wire
run length from the control to a keypad, which is homerun back to the control must not exceed the lengths
listed in the table.
3. Run field wiring from the control to the keypads (using standard 4-conductor cable of the wire gauge
determined in step 1).
4. Connect the keypad(s) to terminals 6, 7, 8, and 9 on the control board, as shown in Figure 6.
VOICE KEYPAD NOTES:
•Refer to the Alpha Vocabulary list found in the #93 Menu Mode in the Programming Guide for list of
the words annunciated by the 6160V.
•The 6160V keypad is not to be used in SIA installations.
•
The length of all wire runs combined, regardless of the wire gauge, must not exceed 2000 feet when
unshielded quad conductor cable is used (1000 feet if unshielded cable is run in conduit, which acts a
shield, or if shielded cable is used).
•
If more than one keypad is wired to one run, then the above maximum lengths must be divided by the
number of keypads on the run (e.g., the maximum length is 225 feet if two keypads are wired on a #22
gauge run).