Honeywell VISTA-128FBPT User manual

800-09619 1/12 Rev. C
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SYSTEM OVERVIEW ............................ 5
General ...................................................... 5
A Partitioned System ................................. 5
Zones ......................................................... 6
Fire Protection............................................ 6
urglary Protection .................................... 6
Carbon Monoxide Protection ..................... 7
Alarms ........................................................ 7
Memory of Alarm........................................ 7
Using Schedules ........................................ 7
Device Timers ............................................ 8
To Access another Partition (GOTO
Command) ................................................. 8
Master Keypad Operation .......................... 8
Self-Help Feature....................................... 9
A OUT THE KEYPADS ....................... 10
General .................................................... 10
The Alpha Keypad ................................... 10
FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPAD ........... 11
ENTRY/EXIT DELAYS ......................... 15
General Information ................................. 15
SECURITY CODES AND
AUTHORITY LEVELS ....................... 16
General Information ................................. 16
Duress Code ............................................ 16
Quick Arming............................................ 16
Authority Levels ....................................... 17
General Rules on Authority Levels and
Changes................................................... 18
To Exit User Edit Mode ............................ 18
To Add a User.......................................... 19
To Change a User's Code ....................... 21
To Delete a User...................................... 22
ACCESSING OTHER PARTITIONS .... 23
To Access another Partition..................... 23
Global Arming .......................................... 23
Master Keypad Operation ........................ 24
Common Lobby Operation....................... 26
How User Codes Affect the Common
Lobby ....................................................... 27
CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES .......... 28
Using the ✴ READY Key ................ 28
DISPLAYING ALL ZONE
DESCRIPTORS ................................ 29
Using the ✳ READY Key ..................... 29
YPASSING PROTECTION ZONES ... 30
Using the 6 YPASS Key ................... 30
Quick ypassError! Bookmark not defined.
Displaying ypassed Zones .................... 31
Group ypassError! Bookmark not defined.
ARMING PERIMETER ONLY ............... 33
Using the 3 STAY key......................... 33
Auto-STAY Arming................................... 34
ARMING PERIMETER ONLY ............... 35
Using the 7 INSTANT Key .................. 35
ARMING ALL PROTECTION ................ 36
Using the 2 AWAY Key ....................... 36
ARMING ALL PROTECTION ................ 37
Using the 4 MAXIMUM Key ................ 37
QUICK EXIT ......................................... 38
Using the # + 9 Keys...................... 38
DISARMING AND SILENCING
ALARMS ........................................... 39
Using the 1 OFF Key .......................... 39
Memory of Alarm...................................... 39
USING THE KEYSWITCH .................... 40
General .................................................... 40
Arming...................................................... 40
Disarming................................................. 40
CHIME MODE ...................................... 41
Using the 9 Key................................... 41
VIEWING ALARM COMPANY
MESSAGES ...................................... 42

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General Information ..................................42
PANIC KEYS ....................................... 43
Using Panic Keys......................................43
RELAY CONTROL ............................... 44
General Information ..................................44
Executing ..................................................44
USING #70 RELAY MENU MODE ....... 45
General Information ..................................45
USING SCHEDULES ........................... 46
Delaying the Closing Time........................46
Temporary Open/Close Schedules ..........46
Programming Temporary Schedules........47
PROGRAMMING DEVICE TIMERS ..... 49
General Information ..................................49
Randomize Output Device Times.............51
USING #77 INSTANT ACTIVATION
MODE ............................................... 52
EVENT LOG PROCEDURES .............. 55
General Information ..................................55
To Display The Event Log ........................55
TESTING THE SYSTEM (TO E
CONDUCTED WEEKLY) .................. 57
Using the 5 TEST Key .........................57
Testing Your System ................................57
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM ........................ 58
In Case Of Fire Alarm ...............................58
Silencing a Fire Alarm...............................58
Event Display Lock ...................................59
Fire Drill Test (Code + # + 69) ..................59
TROU LE CONDITIONS ..................... 60
Typical Trouble Displays ..........................60
Power Failure............................................61
EMERGENCY EVACUATION .............. 62
MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM ........... 63
Taking Care of Your System ....................63
Replacing atteries in Wireless
Sensors.....................................................63
Silencing Low attery Warning Tones
at the Keypad............................................64
Routine Care.............................................64
QUICK GUIDE TO FIRE SYSTEM
FUNCTIONS ..................................... 65
QUICK GUIDE TO URGLARY
SYSTEM FUNCTIONS ...................... 66
SUMMARY OF AUDI LE
NOTIFICATION ................................. 68
INDEX .................................................. 74

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System Overview
General
Congratulations on your ownership of a Honeywell partitioned Security
System. You've made a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the
latest in security protection technology today. Honeywell is the world's
largest manufacturer of security systems and millions of premises are
protected by Honeywell systems.
This system offers you three forms of protection: burglary, fire and
emergency. To reali e the system's full potential, it is important that you feel
comfortable in operating it. Your system consists of at least one Keypad
which provides full control of system operation, various sensors which
provide perimeter and interior burglary protection, plus a selected number of
strategically placed smoke or combustion detectors designed to provide early
warning in case of fire.
The system uses microcomputer technology to monitor all protection ones
and system status and provides appropriate information for display on the
Keypad(s) used with the system, and initiates appropriate alarms. Your
system may also have been programmed to automatically transmit alarm or
status messages over the phone lines to a central alarm monitoring station.
NOTE: All references in this manual for number of zones, number of
user codes, and the event log capacity, use the VI TA-250FBPT’s
features. The following table lists the differences between the
VI TA-128FBPT and the VI TA-250FBPT control panels. All other
features are identical for both panels.
Feature VISTA-128F PT VISTA-250F PT
Number of Zones 128 250
Number of User Codes 150 250
Event Log Capacity 512 1000
A Partitioned System
Simply stated, a partitioned system shares one physical alarm system among
different users, each with their own requirements. For the most part, you as
a user need not know about other users and their structure in the system,
but from time to time, you may see display messages that indicate the system
is in use by another user. Do not be concerned as this is normal. Refer to the
ACCESSING OTHER PARTITIONS section for additional information.

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System Overview (cont’d)
Zones
Your system's sensing devices have been assigned to various " ones." For
example, the sensing device on your Entry/Exit door may have been assigned
to one 001, sensing devices on windows in the master bedroom to one 002,
and so on. These numbers will appear on the display, along with an alpha
descriptor for that one (if programmed), when an alarm or trouble condition
occurs.
Fire Protection
The fire protection portion of your security system (if used) is always on and
will sound an alarm if a fire condition is detected. Refer to the Fire Alarm
System section for important information concerning fire protection, smoke
detectors and planning emergency exit routes from your facility.
urglary Protection
The burglary protection portion of your system must be turned on or "armed" before it
will sense burglary alarm conditions. Your system provides four modes of burglary
protection: STAY, AWAY, INSTANT and MAXIMUM, and even allows you to
BYPASS selected ones of protection while leaving the rest of the system armed. The
system also provides a CHIME mode, for alerting users to the opening and closing of
doors and windows while the system is disarmed. Refer to the other sections of this
manual for procedures for using these features.
The following table lists the four different arming modes and the results of each.
Features For Each Arming Mode
Arming Mode
Exit Delay Entry Delay Perimeter Armed
AWAY Yes Yes Yes
STAY* Yes Yes Yes
INSTANT* Yes No Yes
MAXIMUM Yes No Yes
*The system provides three different STAY and INSTANT arming modes. See
ARMING IN THE STAY MODES and ARMING IN THE INSTANT MODES
sections for details on these modes.

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System Overview (cont’d)
Carbon Monoxide Protection
Carbon monoxide (CO) protection is available with your system using the
5800CO Carbon Monoxide Detector. The 5800CO is a 3V battery powered
wireless Carbon Monoxide Detector used with wireless alarm systems that
support 5800 series devices. Carbon monoxide gas is a highly poisonous gas
which is released when fuels are burned. It is invisible, has no smell and is
therefore impossible to detect with the human senses. We strongly suggest
installing Carbon monoxide protection with your system.
Alarms
When an alarm occurs, both the keypad and external sounders will sound,
and the keypad will display the one(s) causing the alarm. If your system is
connected to a central monitoring station, an alarm message will also be sent.
To stop the alarm sounding, simply disarm the system.
Memory of Alarm
When an alarm condition occurs, the keypad displays the number(s) of the
one(s) that caused the problem, and displays the type of alarm (ex. FIRE,
ALARM). It remains displayed until it is cleared by disarming the system
(see Disarming the System section).
Using Schedules
Your system may have been programmed with schedules for automatically
arming, disarming and activating various devices and/or performing other
system functions at predetermined times. Users can modify some of these
schedules by manually delaying a closing time, using temporary schedules, or
by programming special user schedules. Refer to the Using Schedules section
at the end of this manual for scheduling related procedures.

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System Overview (cont’d)
Device Timers
The system provides up to 20 "timers" that can be used to control various
devices, such as lights or appliances. These timers are similar in concept to
the individual appliance timers that might be purchased at a department
store. The devices that can be controlled are programmed into the system by
the installer. Up to 96 of these devices can be programmed. Refer to the
Programming Device Timers section for procedures.
To Access another Partition (GOTO Command)
Each keypad is assigned a default partition for display purposes, and will
show only that partition's information. But, if the user is authori ed, a
keypad in one partition can be used to perform system functions in another
partition, by using the GOTO command. Note that only those partitions
authori ed and programmed by the installer can be accessed in this manner.
To GOTO another partition, enter your security code, then press [∗
∗∗
∗] followed
by the desired partition number (1-8).
The keypad will remain in the new partition until directed to go to another
partition, or until 2 minutes has elapsed with no keypad activity. Entering
your security code, pressing [∗
∗∗
∗] followed by [0] will return the keypad to its
original partition.
Master Keypad Operation
A "Master" keypad is one on which the status of all eight partitions is
displayed simultaneously. A user can get more information about a certain
partition by simply entering [∗
∗∗
∗] + the desired partition number (1-8). To log
on to the "Master" partition (9) using the GOTO command, and to perform
any functions at a Master keypad, a user must have access to all partitions.

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System Overview (cont’d)
Self-Help Feature
Abbreviated user instructions are built into the system that can be easily
viewed on the alpha keypad's message display screen. This feature will prove
particularly useful if this manual is not conveniently accessible when you
need to perform a system procedure with which you are not familiar.
To view the abbreviated instructions:
Simply press and hold down the function key of interest until the description
starts to appear (about 5 seconds) and then release it. The system must be
“READY TO ARM” to perform this function.
Refer to the Functions of the Keypad section for descriptions of each key
function.

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About The Key ads
General
IMPORTANT: If the keypad beeps rapidly upon entering the
premises, it indicates that an alarm has occurred during your
absence. LEAVE the premises IMMEDIATELY and CONTACT
THE POLICE from a safe location nearby.
Your keypads allow you to control all system functions. The keypads feature
a telephone style (digital) keypad and a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) that
shows the nature and location of all occurrences. Keypad display back
lighting is programmable to always stay on or to light only when a key is
pressed, then turn off a few minutes later.
The keypads also feature a built-in sounder that will sound during alarms
and troubles. It will also "beep" during certain system functions, such as
during entry/exit delay times, during CHIME mode, and when depressing
keys to perform system functions (to acknowledge the key press). These
sounds can be optionally suppressed in some of your keypads (so as not to
disturb other users of the system). Ask your installer if this has been done.
The Alpha Keypad
Alpha keypads feature a 2-line, 32-character alphanumeric LCD that can
display system messages in user-friendly English. Abbreviated user
instructions can also be displayed (see Self Help paragraph in the SYSTEM
OVERVIEW section). These keypads can also be programmed with custom
one descriptors.
NOTE: There may be multiple keypads on your system. One, the primary
keypad, will continue to operate under faulted conditions.

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Functions of the Key ad
1
OFF
4
MAX
7
INSTANT
READY
2
AWAY
5
TEST
8
CODE
0
3
STAY
6
BYPASS
9
CHIME
#
SILENCED
TROUBLE
ALARM
SUPV
POWER
6160CR2-001-V0
ARMED
READY
Primary Fire Keypad 6160CR-2
IMPORTANT! When using the keypad to enter codes and commands,
sequential key depressions must be made within 3 seconds of one
another. If 3 seconds elapse without a key depression, the entry is
aborted and must be repeated from its beginning.

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Functions of the Key ad (cont’d)
1OFF
4MAX
7
INSTANT
READY
2AWAY
5TEST
8CODE
0
3STAY
6
BYPASS
9CHIME
#
ARMED
READY
6160-00-001-V0
Burglary Keypad 6160
IMPORTANT! When using the keypad to enter codes and commands,
sequential key depressions must be made within 3 seconds of one
another. If 3 seconds elapse without a key depression, the entry is
aborted and must be repeated from its beginning.

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Functions of the Key ad (cont’d)
ALPHA DI PLAY WINDOW: A 2-line,
32-character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD).
Displays protection point identification and
system status, messages, and user
instructions.
1 OFF : Disarms the burglary portion of
the system, silences alarms and audible
trouble indicators, and clears visual alarm
trouble after the problem has been
corrected.
2 AWAY : Completely arms both
perimeter and interior burglary protection
by sensing an intruder's movements
through protected interior areas as well as
guarding protected doors, windows, etc.
Late arrivals can enter through an entry
delay one without causing an alarm if the
system is disarmed before the entry delay
time expires.
3 TAY : Arms the perimeter burglary
protection, guarding protected doors,
windows and other perimeter protection
points, and sounds an alarm if one is
opened. Allows automatic bypassing of
certain areas, which allows movement
within your house without causing an
alarm. Late arrivals can enter through an
entry delay one without causing an alarm
if the system is disarmed before the entry
delay time expires. See ARMI G
PERIMETER O LY for a full explanation
of the STAY key.
4 MAX : Arms in manner similar to
AWAY mode, but eliminates the entry
delay period, thus providing maximum
protection. An alarm will occur
immediately upon opening any protection
point, including entry delay ones.
5 TE T : Tests the system and alarm
sounder if disarmed.
6 BYPA : Removes individual
protection ones from being monitored by
the system. Displays previously bypassed
protection ones.
7 IN TANT : Arms in manner similar to
STAY mode, but turns off the entry delay
period, offering greater security while
inside and not expecting any late arrivals.
An alarm will occur immediately upon
opening any perimeter protection point,
including entry delay ones.
8 CODE : Allows the entry of additional
user codes that can be given to other users
of the system.
9 CHIME : Turns on and off the
CHIME mode. When on, any entry through
a protected delay or perimeter one while
the system is disarmed will cause a tone to
sound at the Keypad(s).

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Functions of the Key ad (cont’d)
✳ READY : When depressed prior to
arming the system, the keypad will display
all open protection ones within the
keypad's home partition. This key is also
used to display all one descriptors that
have been programmed for your system, by
holding the key down for at least 5 seconds.
# : Permits ARMING of the system
without use of a security code ("Quick
Arm", if programmed).
KEY 0-9: Used to enter your individual
security access code(s).
LED READY INDICATOR: (GREEN) Lit
indicates system is ready to be armed,
while unlit indicates system not ready.
LED ARMED INDICATOR: (RED) Lit
when the system has been armed (STAY,
AWAY, INSTANT or MAXIMUM).
LED POWER INDICATOR: (GREEN) Lit
when AC power is applied to the system.
LED ALARM INDICATOR: (RED) Lit
when any Fire Alarm exists in the system.
LED ILENCED INDICATOR: (AMBER)
Lit when CODE + OFF is pressed.
LED UPV INDICATOR: (AMBER) Lit
when a supervisory condition exists in the
system.
LED TROUBLE INDICATOR: (AMBER)
Lit when a trouble condition exists in the
system.
PEAKER: Source of audible internal
warning and confirmation sounds, as well
as alarms (see "Summary of Audible
Notifications").
FUNCTION KEY : These keys can be
used for panic keys. Refer to the Panic Keys
section for descriptions of these functions.

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Entry/Exit Delays
General Information
Your system has installer-programmed time delays, known as exit delay and
entry delay. Whenever you arm your system, exit delay gives you time to
leave through the designated exit door without setting off an alarm. Exit
delay begins immediately after entering any arming command, and applies to
all modes of arming protection. If programmed, a slow beeping will sound
throughout the exit delay period.
Entry Delay gives you time to disarm the system when you reenter through
the designated entrance door. But the system must be disarmed before the
entry delay period ends, or an alarm will occur. The keypad will beep during
the entry delay period, reminding you to disarm the system. You can also
arm the system with no entry delay at all by using either INSTANT or
MAXIMUM arming modes. These modes provide greater security while on
the premises or while away for extended periods of time. See your installer
for your delay times.

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Security Codes and Authority Levels
General Information
At the time of installation, you were assigned an authority level and a
personal 4-digit security code, known only to you and yours. The security
code must be entered when arming and disarming the system. The authority
level defines the system functions that you can perform.
As an additional safety feature, other users that do not have a need to know
your code can be assigned different security codes, and each user can be given
a different authority level. Users are identified by "user numbers", which are
assigned when assigning a user's security code.
All codes can be used interchangeably when performing system functions
within the limits of each code's authority level (a system armed with one
user's code can be disarmed by another user's code), with the exception of the
Operator Level C code. See Authority Levels paragraph on the following page
for details regarding authority levels.
Duress Code
This feature is intended for use if you are forced to disarm or arm the system
under threat. When used, the system will act normally, but can silently
notify the central station of your situation, if that service has been provided.
The duress code is pre-assigned by the installer during installation (authority
level 6).
IMPORTANT: This code is useful only when the system is connected to a
central station.
Quick Arming
Note: If "Quick Arming" was programmed by the installer, the [#] key can be
pressed in place of the security code when arming the system. The security
code must always be used to disarm the system, however.

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Security Codes and Authority Levels (cont’d)
Authority Levels
Authority levels define the system functions a particular user can perform.
Depending on the authority assigned to you, there are certain system
functions you may be prohibited from performing. In summary, there are six
authority levels, each having certain system restrictions as shown below.
Level 1 Master: Can perform all system functions in assigned
partitions, and can add, delete or change Manager
and Operator level users. The Installer adds
master codes.
Level 2 Manager: Can perform system functions in assigned
partitions, and can add, delete or change Operator
level users.
Level 3 Operator A: Can perform system functions in assigned
partitions, but cannot add or delete other users.
Level 4 Operator B: Same as Operator A, except Operator B cannot
bypass ones of protection.
Level 5 Operator C: 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 who has a need to
arm/disarm the system only at certain times (such
as a baby-sitter).
Level 6 Duress: Can arm and disarm the system, but also sends a
silent panic alarm to the central station, if that
service is connected.
To view your authority level and system capabilities:
1. Enter your code + [∗
∗∗
∗] + [∗
∗∗
∗].
2. The keypad will display the partition(s) that you are authori ed to
operate, and your user number and authority level in each partition.

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Security Codes and Authority Levels (cont’d)
General Rules on Authority Levels and Changes
• A user may not delete or change the user code of the SAME or HIGHER
authority than which he is assigned.
• A user may only ADD users to a LOWER authority level.
• A user may assign access codes only to those partitions to which the user
adding the code has access. (Ex. a user with access to only partition 1
cannot assign codes in partition 2.)
• The only way to assign a user's authority level is by using the "Add A
User" procedure. To change a user's authority level, that user must first
be deleted, and then added again.
• A user can only be DELETED or CHANGED from within the partition he
is assigned.
• User numbers must be entered as 3-digit entries. Single digit user
numbers must be preceded by a "00" (example, 003, 004, etc.). Security
codes are entered as 4-digit numbers.
• Before assigning a security code, be sure it does not conflict with any
DURESS code.
NOTE: When adding, changing or deleting users, all other alpha keypads in
that partition will display "User Edit Mode – Please Stand By", and key
depressions (except Panic) at those keypads will be ignored. Panic key
depressions will cause an alarm and terminate user entry.
To Exit User Edit Mode
You can exit any of the user edit modes described on the following pages at
any time by doing the following:
1. Press either ✳ or # , or don't press any key for 10 seconds.
2. System returns to normal mode.

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Security Codes and Authority Levels (cont’d)
To Add a User
IMPORTANT: Temporary users should not be shown how to use any system
function they do not need to know (e.g. bypassing protection ones).
CODE
1. Enter Master or Manager code and press the 8 key.
2. Enter the new user's 3-digit User Number (002-250).
3. Enter 4-digit security code for that user. The following prompts will
appear.
ADD NEW USER?
0 = NO , 1 = YES
Enter 1 to add a new user code. Entering 0 will
change the existing user's code to the code entered
in step 3. See Changing A User's Code section.
USER NUM ER = 003
ENTER AUTH. LEVEL
Enter the authority level, 1-6, for this user within
this partition.
1=master 2=manager 3=operator A
4=operator B 5=operator C 6=duress code
GROUP YPASSING?
0 = NO , 1 = YES
Enter 1 (YES) to allow this user to perform group
bypasses. Enter 0 (NO) this user will not be able to
perform group bypasses.
ACCESS GROUP?
ENTER 0-8
If access schedules have been programmed, this
prompt appears. Enter the user's access group
number (1-8) if this user should have limited
access to the system. Enter 0 if no access group
should be assigned.
RF UTTON ?
0 = NO , 1 = YES
This prompt will appear if a 5800 series button
transmitter has been supplied and has not yet been
assigned to a user.
Press 1 if a button transmitter will be assigned to
this user. Otherwise press 0. Not used in
Commercial Burg and Commercial Fire.

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Security Codes and Authority Levels (cont’d)
MULTI-ACCESS ?
0 = NO , 1 = YES
If you as a user have access to other partitions, the
keypad will prompt for ability of this new user to
access (GOTO) those partitions. Press 0 (NO) or 1
(YES). If no, the system activates this user code and
exits “Add a User” mode. If yes, the keypad prompts
for the Global Arm option for this user.
GLO AL ARM ?
0 = NO , 1 = YES
Press 1 (YES) if this user will be allowed to try to
arm more than one partition at the same time.
Press 0 if this user will arm only his assigned
partition.
PART.2 - SHOP?
0 = NO , 1 = YES
The keypad now prompts for the user’s access to the
next partition (see GOTO command). Again press 0
or 1. If yes, the system will automatically assign a
user number for use in that partition and will
prompt for authority level and global arm options
for this user within the partition (see previous
steps).
PART. 1 A0* WHSE
USER 003 AUTH=3G.
When all partitions have been displayed, the
keypad will scroll through the partition(s) to which
access has been assigned, and will display the user
number, authority level and global arm option for
each. The “G” after the authority level indicates
that the global arm feature is active for this user
in the displayed partition. The "*" indicates the
partition from which this user can be changed or
deleted. The "." at the end of the second line
indicates that this user sends open/close reports.
Open/close reporting is automatically active for
any users added by you, if you have open/close
reporting active.