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ADEMCO VISTA-15 VISTA-15CN User Manual

1. 22 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Bypassing Protection Zones Using the 6 Key BYPASS This key is used when you want to arm your system with one or more zones intentionally unprotected Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm when violated while your system is armed All bypasses are removed when an OFF sequence security code plus OFF is performed Bypasses are also removed if the arming procedure that follows the bypass command is not successful Thesystem will not allow fire zones to be bypassed To bypass zones the system must be disarmed first 1 paga s Enter 4 digit security code then Security Code BYPASS press the BYPASS key Example Press 9 6 then 6 2 E E E nter zone numbers Enter the zone number s for the zones to be bypassed e g 01 02 03 etc Important All single digit numbers must be preceded by a zero for example enter O1 for zone 1 3 BYPASS 07 FRONT Wait UPSTAIRS BEDROOM The keypad displays the word BYPASS Typical bypass message along with each bypassed zone number and a zone descriptor if programmed Wait for these zones to be displayed to be Sure that intended zones are bypassed A Arm as usual Ready to Arm Arm the system as usual when the keypad displays the READY TO ARM message Zone Numbers 223 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Bypassing Protection Zones cont d Quick Bypass Y
2. http www tech man com WARNING THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM cont d e Alarm warning devices such as sirens bells or horns may not alert people or wake up sleepers if they are located on the other side of closed or partly open doors If warning devices sound on a different level of the residence from the bedrooms then they are less likely to waken or alert people inside the bedrooms Even persons who are awake may not hear the warning if the alarm is muffled by a stereo radio air conditioner or other appliance or by passing traffic Finally alarm warning devices however loud may not warn hearing impaired people or waken deep sleepers Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a premises to a central monitoring station may be out of service or temporarily out of service Telephone lines are also subject to compromise by sophisticated intruders Even if the system responds to the emergency as intended however occupants may have insufficient time to protect themselves from the emergency situation In the case of a monitored alarm system authorities may not respond appropriately e This equipment like other electrical devices is subject to component failure Even though this equipment is designed to last as long as 10 years the electronic components could fail at any time The most common cause of an alarm system not functioning when an intrusion or fire occurs is inadequate maintenance This alarm system sho
3. CHIME KEY Turns the CHIME mode on and off When it is on any entry through a protected delay or perimeter zone while the system is disarmed will cause a tone to sound at the keypad s READY KEY When this key is depressed prior to arming the system the keypad will display all open protection zones within the keypad s home partition K Functions of the Keypads cont a 12 13 14 15 KEY Permits arming of the system without entering a security code Quick Arm if programmed Also used to view the second line of single line alpha keypads KEYS 0 9 Used to enter your individual security access code s POWER READY INDICATOR On keypads with a Power LED primary power is on when this is lit If the indicator is off system Is operating on backup battery power On keypads with a READY LED system Is ready to be armed if this indicator is lit An unlit indicator means the system is not ready a zone is open ARMED INDICATOR RED Lit when the system has been armed in the STAY NIGHT STAY AWAY INSTANT or MAXIMUM mode 16 INTERNAL SOUNDER Source of audible internal warning and confirmation sounds as well as alarms see Summary of Audible Notification section 17 A B C KEYS These keys may be used as PANIC keys if Quick Arm x21 is not enabled or as Arming keys if Quick Arm is enabled Keypads without this option use key pairs to activate panic alarms Refer to
4. FRONT 7 Escape quickly don t panic Position your detector or your interior and or exterior sounders so that they can be heard by all occupants Determine two means of escape from each room One path of escape should lead to the door that permits normal exit from the building The other should be an alternative route such as a window should your primary escape path be impassable Station an escape ladder at such windows if there is a long drop to the ground Sketch a floor plan of the building Show windows doors stairs and rooftops that can be used to escape Indicate escape routes for each room Keep these routes free from obstruction and post copies of the escape routes in every room Assure that all bedroom doors are shut while you are asleep This will prevent deadly smoke from entering while you escape To determine which escape path to use during a fire first feel the door If it is hot check your alternate escape route If the door is cool open it cautiously Be prepared to slam the door if smoke or heat rushes in Where smoke is present crawl on the floor do not walk upright Smoke rises and may overcome you Clearer air is near the floor 8 Establish a common meeting place outdoors away from your house where everyone can meet and then take steps to contact the authorities and account for those missing Choose someone to assure that nobody returns to the house many die goi
5. This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio and television reception It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e f using an indoor antenna have a quality outdoor antenna installed Reorient the receiving antenna until interference is reduced or eliminated e Move the receiver away from the control communicator e Move the antenna leads away from any wire runs to the control communicator e Plug the control communicator into a different outlet so that it and the receiver are on different branch circuits If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions The user or installer may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful Interference Ha
6. functions a system armed with one user s code can be disarmed by another user s code except the temporary code described below Temporary Code This code can be used to arm and disarm the system It is typically assigned to someone such as a babysitter who needs to arm disarm the system only at certain times The temporary code is assigned to user 15 The user of this code should not use the Quick Arming feature described below This code will automatically be removed when the Master code is entered Duress Code This feature is intended for use when you are forced to disarm or arm the system under threat When used the system will operate normally but can silently notify the alarm monitoring company of your situation if that service has been provided Duress code is assigned to user 16 Important This code is useful only when the system is connected to an alarm monitoring company 29 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Security Codes cont d Quick Arming Note that if Quick Arming was programmed by the installer you can press the key in place of the security code when arming the system You must always use the security code to disarm the system however To Add a User or Change a User s Code Important Temporary users of the system e g babysitter cleaning staff should not be shown how to use any system function they do not need to know such as bypassing protection zones You mu
7. Code AWAN Example Press 9 6 then 2 or for quick arming Press the key followed by the AWAY if enabled key or press and hold the A button if available 2 ARMED AWAY Listen You may exit now The keypad beeps twice or beeps continuously if Exit Warning has been programmed for your system and displays the ARMED AWAY message The red ARMED indicator also lights The You may exit now portion of the message disappears when the exit delay time expires NOTE There is an automatic Exit Restart feature built into your system It works this way If you realize that you forgot something and have to go back inside the premises within the original exit delay time as soon as you re enter a new exit delay time sequence is started This restarting of the exit delay time occurs only once during each arming session however therefore you re permitted only one return without setting off alarms 19 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Arming All Protection With Entry Delay OFF Using the 4 Key MAX Use this key when the premises will be vacant for an extended period of time such as during a vacation or when no one will be moving through protected interior areas When armed in MAXIMUM mode the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened or if any movement is detected inside the premises You may leave through the entrance door during the exit delay per
8. Intrusion detectors e g passive infrared detectors smoke detectors and many other sensing devices will not work without power Battery operated devices will not work without batteries with dead batteries or if the batteries are not put in properly Devices powered solely by AC will not work if their AC power supply is cut off for any reason however briefly e Signals sent by wireless transmitters may be blocked or reflected by metal before they reach the alarm receiver Even if the signal path has been recently checked during a weekly test blockage can occur if a metal object is moved into the path e A user may not be able to reach a panic or emergency button quickly enough e While smoke detectors have played a key role in reducing residential fire deaths in the United States they may not activate or provide early warning for a variety of reasons in as many as 35 of all fires according to data published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency Some of the reasons smoke detectors used in conjunction with this System may not work are as follows Smoke detectors may have been improperly installed and positioned Smoke detectors may not sense fires that start where smoke cannot reach the detectors such as in chimneys in walls or roofs or on the other side of closed doors Smoke detectors also may not sense a fire on another level of a residence or building A second floor detector for example may not sense a first floor or basement f
9. SYSTEMLO BAT _ Indicates that a low system battery condition or BAT with no exists and is accompanied by a once per zone no minute beeping at the keypad CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY You can stop the beeping that accompanies a low battery display by entering an OFF sequence security code OFF LO BAT zone Indicates that a low battery condition exists in descriptor or BAT the wireless transmitter displayed and is with zone no accompanied by a once per minute beeping at the keypad CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY Not all systems use wireless transmitters MODEM COMM Indicates that the control is on line with the or CC central station s remote computer The control will not operate while on line Wait a few minutes The display should disappear Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com POWER indicator if present is off AC LOSS is displayed Busy Standby or di OPEN CIRCUIT or OC Long Rng Trbl or bF Bell failure or CHECK 70 RF Jam or Check 90 Trouble Conditions cont d The system is operating on battery power only If only some lights are out on the premises check circuit breakers and fuses and reset or replace as necessary CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY if AC power cannot be restored to the system If this remains displayed for more than 1 minute system is disabled CALL FOR SERVICE AT ONCE The keypad is not receiving signals from the control CALL F
10. hold it down for at least 2 seconds to activate the panic function Types of Panic Alarms A silent emergency sends an alarm signal to the alarm monitoring company but there are no audible alarms or visual displays An audible emergency sends an emergency message to the alarm monitoring company and sounds a loud steady alarm at your keypad and at any external sounders that are connected ALARM plus a zone number are also displayed A personal emergency alarm sends an emergency message to the alarm monitoring company and sounds at keypads but not at external sounders ALARM plus a zone number are also displayed A fire alarm sends a fire alarm message to the alarm monitoring company and uniquely activates keypad and external sounders FIRE plus a zone number are also displayed If your system is connected to an alarm monitoring company 26 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Using Device Commands General Information Your system may be set up so that certain lights or other devices can be turned on or off by using the device command from the keypad Ask your installer if this has been done in your system If programmed for your system some devices may activate automatically upon certain system conditions In this case the following commands can be used to override the device activation See your installer for a full explanation of this feature To Activate Devices Enter security code then pres
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12. may now arm the system as described on the following pages 15 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Arming Perimeter Only with Entry Delay ON Using the 3 Key STAY Use this key when you are staying home but expect someone to use the entrance door later When armed in STAY mode the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened but you may otherwise move freely throughout the premises Late visitors can enter through the entrance door without causing an alarm but they must disarm the system within the entry delay period or an alarm will occur Close all protected perimeter windows and doors before arming see Checking for Open Zones section The green READY indicator if present on the keypad should be lit if the system is ready to be armed l e Enter 4 digit security code then press OOO L the STAY key Example Press 7 9 ei then EI or for quick arming Press the 1 key followed by the if enabled STAY key or press and hold the B button if available 2 ARMED STAY Listen for 3 beeps The keypad beeps three times and displays the ARMED STAY message The red ARMED indicator also lights ARMED sTay The You may exit now portion of the message disappears when the exit delay time expires You can restart the exit delay at any time after arming in STAY mode by pressing the key This is useful if you wish to open the entry exit door to let s
13. returns to normal mode Add or Change a Enter Master code User Press 8 key Enter user s 2 digit user no Enter code for that user Do this to add or change a user code Enter Master code Press 8 key Enter user number to be deleted Delete a User Do this to delete a user code from the system Change a Master Enter Master code Code Press 8 key Press 0 2 master user no Enter new 4 digit Master code Enter new Master code again Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Do this to change the existing Master code Summary of Audible Notification Alpha Display Keypads SOUND CAUSE DISPLAY LOUD INTERRUPTED FIRE ALARM FIRE is displayed descriptor of zone in alarm is kopaa mamal aoe Keypad amp External EMERGENCY ALARM also displayed ONE SHORT BEEP a SYSTEM DISARM a SYSTEM READY is displayed not repeated b SYSTEM ARMING ATTEMPT b The number and descriptor of the open protection Keypad only WITH AN OPEN ZONE zone is displayed c BYPASS VERIFY c Numbers and descriptors of the bypassed protection zones are displayed one beep is heard for each zone displayed Subsequently the following is displayed ZONE BYPASSED SYSTEM READY ONE SHORT BEEP SYSTEM IS IN TEST MODE Opened zone identifications will appear once every 40 seconds Keypad only ONE BEEP LOW BATTERY ATA LO BAT displayed with description of transmitter once every 40 seconds TRANSMITTER
14. system into a TEST mode which allows each protection point to be checked for proper operation The keypad sounds a single beep every 30 seconds as a reminder that the system isin this TEST mode NOTE An alarm message will not be sent to your alarm monitoring company during the following tests 1 Disarm the system READY TO ARM Disarm the system and close all protected windows doors etc The READY message should be displayed and the green READY indicator if present on the keypad should also be lit 2 TJ EI Oo 05 etn eS de security code then Security Code TEST press ey Example Press 9 6 then 5 3 Listen The external sounder should sound for 2 seconds and then turn off If the sounder does not sound CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY 4 Fault zones Open each protected door and window in turn and listen for three beeps from the keypad Identification of each faulted protection point should appear on the display The display will clear when the door or window is closed 32 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Testing the System cont d Walk in front of any interior motion detectors if used and listen for three beeps The keypad should display the identification of the detector when the detector is activated The display will clear when no motion is detected Note that if you are using wireless motion detectors there is a 3 minute delay between activations This is to conserve ba
15. zone must be made intact To clear the display enter your 4 digit security code plus OFF key If you do not disarm the system before the entry delay ends and an entry exit door or interior zone is still open the alarm sound continues and an exit alarm message is sent to the alarm monitoring company The message EXIT ALARM or EA is displayed on the keypad along with a zone number indicating the faulted zone To stop the alarm the system must be disarmed by entering your code plus OFF Toclear 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 2 minutes after the end of the exit delay Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com About the Keypads IMPORTANT If the keypad beeps rapidly when you enter the premises it means 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 General Information 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 The keypads contain a built in loudspeaker sounder that will annunciate during alarms and troubles The keypads also beep during certain system functions such as during entry exit delay times in CHIME mode and when you depress an
16. 68 of the FCC rules On the front cover of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number REN for this equipment If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company This equipment uses the following jacks An RJ 31X is used to connect this equipment to the telephone network The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required If advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifi
17. ENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR UPON ANY OTHER BASIS OF LIABILITY WHATSOEVER EVEN IF THE LOSS OR DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY THE SELLER S OWN NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Seller does not represent that the product may not be compromised or circumvented that the product will prevent any personal injury or property loss by burglary robbery fire or otherwise or that the product will in all cases provide adequate warning or protection Buyer understands that a properly installed and maintained alarm may only reduce the risk of a burglary robbery fire or other events occurring without providing an alarm but it is not insurance or a guarantee that such will not occur or that there will be no personal injury or property loss as a result CONSEQUENTLY SELLER SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY PERSONAL INJ URY PROPERTY DAMAGE OR OTHER LOSS BASED ON A CLAIM THE PRODUCT FAILED TO GIVE WARNING HOWEVER IF SELLER IS HELD LIABLE WHETHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE REGARDLESS OF CAUSE OR ORIGIN SELLER S MAXIMUM LIABILITY SHALL NOT IN ANY CASE EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT WHICH SHALL BE THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AGAINST SELLER This warranty giv
18. FPA Standard 72 noted below Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows For minimum protection a smoke detector should be installed outside of each separate sleeping area and on each additional floor of a multi floor family living unit including basements The installation of smoke detectors in kitchens attics finished or unfinished or in garages is not normally recommended For additional protection the NFPA recommends that you install heat or smoke detectors in the living room dining room bedroom s kitchen hallway s attic furnace room utility and storage rooms basements and attached garages 39 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Recommendations for Proper Protection contd A GC KITCHEN DINING BDRM O LIVING ROOM BDRM SS d G HB Smoke Detectors for Minimum Protection ON Smoke Detectors for Additional Protection ee A Heat Activated Detectors BEDROOM 3 cn BEDROOM a ege TV ROOM o DINING BEDROOM LIVING ROOM BEDROOM as Go In addition we recommend the following e Install a smoke detector inside every bedroom where a smoker Sleeps e Install a smoke detector inside every bedroom where someone sleeps with the door partly or completely closed Smoke could be blocked by the closed door Also an alarm in the hallway outside may not wake u
19. Keypad only TWO SHORT BEEPS ARM AWAY OR MAXIMUM ARMED AWAY or ARMED MAXIMUM displayed Keypad only Red ARMED indicator lit THREE SHORT a ARM STAY NIGHT STAY OR a ARMED STAY or ARMED INSTANT displayed BEEPS INSTANT Red ARMED indicator lit Keypad only ZONE OPENED WHILE CHIME displayed descriptor of open protection SYSTEM IS IN CHIME MODE zone displayed if the key is pressed RAPID BEEPING TROUBLE CHECK displayed descriptor of troubled Keypad only protection zone is displayed MEMORY OF ALARM FIRE or ALARM is displayed descriptor of zone in alarm is displayed BELL FAILURE BELL FAILURE or CHECK 70 is displayed SYSTEM LOW BATTERY SYSTEM LO BAT or BAT is displayed LAST 10 SECONDS OF EXIT ARMED AWAY or ARMED MAXIMUM is DELAY displayed along with You may exit now SLOW BEEPING EXIT DELAY WARNING if ARMED AWAY or ARMED MAXIMUM is Keypad only programmed displayed along with You may exit now ENTRY DELAY WARNING DISARM SYSTEM OR ALARM WILL OCCUR is displayed Exceeding the delay time without disarming causes alarm If a bell is used as external sounder fire alarm is pulsed ring burglary audible emergency is steady ring Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Glossary The following terms are used throughout the manual ARM DISARM Armed simply means that the burglary portion of your system is turned ON and Is in a state of readiness Disarmed means that the bur
20. LARM INSTANT BAT CHECK BYPASS CANCELED FIRE NIGHT NOT READY FIXED WORD KEYPAD DISPLAY Perimeter burglary zones are armed and Entry Delay is turned off All burglary zones interior and perimeter are armed and Entry Delay is turned off Oneor more burglary protection zones have been bypassed The burglary portion of the system is not ready for arming due to open protection zones The burglary system is ready to be armed Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com NO AC AC CHIME BAT ALARM CHECK FIRE CANCELED About the Keypads cont d AC power has been cut off System is operating on backup battery power AC power is present The Chime feature is activated There is a low battery condition in a wireless sensor if zone number is displayed or a low system battery if no zone number is displayed An intrusion has been detected and the system is armed also appears during a fire alarm or audible emergency alarm The protection zone in alarm is also displayed A malfunction has been discovered in the system at any time or an open has been detected in a Fire zone at any time or a fault has been detected in a Day Night burglary zone during a disarmed period The zone number in trouble is also displayed This message will be displayed if a hardwired zone is shorted if the Hardwire Short Detection option is enabled Ask your installer for details A fire alarm is prese
21. OR SERVICE AT ONCE If programmed backup Long Range Radio communication has failed CALL FOR SERVICE AT ONCE Bell Siren supervision failure CALL FOR SERVICE AT ONCE If enabled and a Receiver J am is detected a report will be sent to the monitoring station and at the same time a Rcvr J am message will toggle with the present display on the alpha keypad When the jam condition is cleared a Restore message is sent to the monitoring station To clear the keypad display enter your 4 digit code and 1 key OFF Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Fire Alarm System If Installed General Information Your fire alarm system if installed is active 24 hours a day providing continuous protection In the event of an emergency the installed smoke and heat detectors will automatically activate your security system triggering a loud interrupted sound from the keypad Optional exterior sounders will also produce an interrupted sound Your keypad will display a FIRE message with zone location until you silence and clear the alarm display In Case of Fire 1 Should you become aware of a fire emergency before your detectors sense the problem go to your nearest Keypad and press the single panic key or panic key pair assigned as FIRE emergency if programmed by the installer and hold it down for at least 2 seconds The alarm will sound 2 Evacuate all occupants from the premises 3 If flames and or smo
22. Panic Keys and Arming section for descriptions of these keys The D key when available is typically programmed to send a Special message to a Pager Refer to the Paging Feature section for details IMPORTANT When you use the keypad to enter codes and commands press the keys within 2 seconds of one another If 2 seconds elapse without a key depression the entry is aborted and must be repeated from its beginning Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Checking for Open Zones Using the Key Before arming your system all protected doors windows and other protection zones must be closed or bypassed see Bypassing Protection Zones section Otherwise the keypad will display a NOT READY message Pressing the x key will display all zones that are faulted making it easier for you to secure any open zones NOTE A green READY indicator if present on the keypad will be lit if the system is ready to be armed If it is not lit the system is not ready NOT READY PRESS TO SHOW FAULTS l x Show faulted zones Press the x key There is no need to enter your security code in order to reveal faulted zones 2 FAULT 05 FRONT Secure faulted zones Typical fault display shows open zone Secure or bypass the zone s displayed before arming the system 3 DISARMED Arm the system The READY message is displayed when all protection zones have been either closed or bypassed You
23. SSS 3 digit event code 911 Alarm 811 Trouble 101 Opening disarm 102 Closing arm AWAY OOEE The first 2 digits will always be 00 They are followed by the 2 digit user number or zone number depending on the event code Examples Pager displays 1911 0004 This indicates that your system is reporting an alarm 911 due to a fault in zone 4 04 Alarm and trouble codes are always followed by the zone numbers in which they occur Pager displays 101 0011 This indicates that your system is reporting an open 101 by user 11 0011 Opening and closing codes are always followed by the code number of the person who caused it to happen User codes are individually assigned and programmed into the system by your installer 28 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Security Codes General Information As an additional safety feature other users who do not need to know your code can be assigned different security codes These secondary users are identified by user numbers which you select when you assign a user s security code You can assign up to 14 additional user codes user numbers 03 16 including the Temporary and Duress codes Note that the master primary user of the system is the only one who can assign codes to secondary or temporary users and is user number 02 user number O1 is reserved for the installer of the system All codes can be used interchangeably when performing system
24. VISTA 135 VISTA 15CN Security System User Guide ADEMCO K3893V1 3 00 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com TABLE OF CONTENT Svitisscniscscsccccescsccsecssecceees 3 System OVESLVICW cccccceeseeesenseeeeeseeeeeseneeeees 4 General Information 4 ZONG Ae Re eRe nn ce de 4 Burglary Protection EE 4 S Curty KEE 5 Fire Protection conons e E 5 e EE 5 Phone Access amp Voice Response Capability 6 PAGING F E 6 Entry Exit delays sonia nine 7 General Information 7 SR Sr ne eur cn et adie 8 About the Keypads 9 General Information 9 Two Line Alpha Keypad 9 Fixed Word kevpad 9 Functions of the Keypads s 12 Checking for Open Zones 15 Using the Key 15 Arming Perimeter Only w Entry Delay ON 16 Using the SE 16 Arming Perimeter and Selected Interior Zones w Entry Delay ON 17 Using the Key to Arm Night Stay 17 Arming Perimeter Only w Entry Delay OFF 18 Using the EN 18 Arming All Protection w Entry Delay ON 19 Using the ICY aoina 19 Arming All Protection w Entry Delay OFF 20 Using the E E eel ais 20 Disarming and Silencing Alarms 21 Using the REV sean ce 21 Memory of Alarm mere dires 22 TABLE OF CONTENTS Bypassing Protection Zon
25. ad and all protective sensors particularly on motion sensors and smoke detectors e The keypad and sensors should be cleaned carefully with a dry soft cloth Do not spray water or any other fluid on the units Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Quick Guide to System Functions Check Zones Press gt Do this to view faulted zones when system is not ready Arm System Enter code or press Press arming key desired AWAY NIGHT STAY STAY INSTANT MAXIMUM Press STAY twice in rapid succession to arm NIGHT STAY Do this to arm the system in the mode selected Disarm System Enter code Do this to disarm the system and silence Press OFF 1 alarms Enter code Press 6 Bypass Zones Enter zone numbers to be bypassed use 2 digit entries Enter code Press 6 and stop Quick Bypass Chime Mode ON Enter code Press CHIME 9 Chime Mode OFF Enter code Press CHIME 9 Enter code Press 5 Enter code Press OFF 1 Test Mode ON Test Mode OFF Do this to bypass protection zones Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm if violated Do this to bypass all faulted zones automatically if programmed Do this to turn on CHIME mode Keypad will sound if doors or windows are violated while system is disarmed Do this to turn CHIME mode off Do this to enter TEST mode Sounds alarm sounder and allows sensors to be tested Do this to turn TEST mode off System
26. cations in order to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this equipment please contact the manufacturer for repair and warranty information If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved There are no user serviceable components in this product and all necessary repairs must be made by the manufacturer Other repair methods may invalidate the FCC registration on this product This equipment cannot be used on telephone company provided coin service Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs This equipment is hearing aid compatible When programming or making test calls to an emergency number briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call Perform such activities in the off peak hours such as early morning or late evening 49 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com WARNING THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM While this system is an advanced design security system it does not offer guaranteed protection against burglary or fire or other emergency Any alarm system whether commercial or residential is Subject to compromise or failure to warn for a variety of reasons For example e Intruders may gain access through unprotected openings or have the technical sophistication to bypass an alarm sensor or disconnect an alarm warning device
27. cision in choosing this system because it represents the latest in security protection technology available today ADEMCO is the world s largest manufacturer of security systems and millions of premises are protected by ADEMCO The VISTA 15 offers you three forms of protection burglary fire and emergency Your system consists of at least one keypad which provides control of system operation The system includes various sensors that provide perimeter and interior burglary protection plus smoke or combustion detectors designed to provide early warning in case of fire The VISTA 15 uses microcomputer technology to monitor all protection zones and system status display appropriate information on the keypad s used with the system and initiate appropriate alarms Your system may also have been programmed to automatically send alarm or status messages over the phone lines toa central alarm monitoring station Zones Your system s sensing devices have been assigned to various zones For example the sensing device on your entry exit door may have been assigned to zone O1 sensing devices on windows in the master bedroom to zone 02 and so on These numbers will appear on the display along with a description for that zone if programmed when an alarm or trouble condition occurs Burglary Protection Your VISTA 15 provides five modes of burglary protection STAY NIGHT STAY AWAY INSTANT and MAXIMUM and allows you to bypass selected zo
28. d the main sounder has shut itself off the keypad will beep rapidly when you enter Indicating 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 To disarm the system and silence burglary alarms 1 ENT EMI 3 Enter 4 digit security code then press the OFF key Example Press 9 6 then 1 2 DISARMED Listen for 1 beep READY TO ARM The keypad displays the READY TO ARM message if no alarms have occurred while armed and beeps once to confirm that the system is disarmed Security Code OFF 21 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Disarming and Silencing Alarms cont a Memory of Alarm If an alarm occurs the keypad displays the zone number s that caused the alarm and the type of alarm These messages remain displayed until cleared by a user To clear the display Note the zone number displayed and enter an OFF sequence OUUU La Enter 4 digit security code then press Security Code OFF the OF F key Example Press 7 9 6 then 1 If the READY message will not display go to the displayed zone and correct the fault close windows etc If the fault cannot be corrected notify your alarm company In cases of an alarm trouble or CHECK message the 4 digit secur ity code and OFF key must be entered into the system two times to clear the display
29. e Dept Fire Dept Central Station _ Name Address Phone C POWERED BY A C With Rechargeable Power Supply D TESTING Quarterly TI 1 Monthly T T Weekly continued on other side 53 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com OWNER S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST cont E SMOKE DETECTOR LOCATIONS _ Furnace Room TT Kitchen 1 Bedrooms _ Attic 1 Basement TT Living Room TT Dining Room TI Hall F BURGLARY DETECTING DEVICE LOCATIONS TT Front Door __ Basement Door _ Rear Door _ All Exterior Doors TT 15 Floor Windows All windows _ Interior locations TT All Accessible Openings Including Skylights Air Conditioners and Vents G ADDITIONAL PERTINENT INFORMATION Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com AEOS a E 36 AdO a USO EE 30 A 11 Alpha Keypad ES sine tn 9 Audible Emergency ooannne00000nn 11 26 46 AWAY eaa 4 5 10 19 45 Away MOGR assauts 19 Babysitter Code 29 Beeping ccccccseececeeeeeceeeeeeaeees 7 34 35 46 Burglary Protection 4 10 12 13 47 Bypassing Zones 23 CREER a eebe 15 34 45 46 nl Me ar se 25 45 46 Chime Mode cecceceeceeeeeeeeeeeees 13 25 45 COMM ANUS rss 35 D l i AU SOR ects ie san ne 31 45 DIS dy le Le ane s han 21 47 Displaying Bypassed Zones 24 DURESS Cod s ris ms a 29 Emergency Evacuation 42 Entr
30. es 23 Using the 6 Key 23 QUICK Ee Er ant 24 Displaying Bypassed Zones 24 Chime Mode esst 25 Using the 9 Key 25 PANIC Key Sanon sis rs 26 Usmo Panie Keys ss es en eee es 26 Types of Panic Alarms 26 General Information 27 Paging Feature nnssssssnsrnnenne 28 General Information 28 COGE Formats ere EE 28 Si del 28 Security Eglise eege Eege 29 General Information 29 Temporary Code 29 D ress Code nn nains 29 QUICR AGING san a 30 To Add a User or Change a User s Code 30 To Delete a User 0 0 0 ceecceccsseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 31 Testing the System 32 Using the KOV ee se nt a 32 Trouble Conditions 34 Typical Check Displays 34 Fire Alarm System 37 General Information 37 In Case of Fire 37 Recommendations for Proper Protection 39 Recommendations for Smoke and Heat Rente 39 Recommendations for Proper Intrusion Kadett Lei WEE 41 Emergency Evacuation 42 Maintaining Your System 43 Taking Care of Your System 43 Replacing Batteries in Wireless Sensors 43 FOULING C ANC EE 44 Quick Guide to System Functions 45 Summary of Audible Notification 46 GIOSS e EE 47 E gi Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com System Overview General Information Congratulations on your ownership of an ADEMCO Security System You ve made a wise de
31. es you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state No increase or alteration written or verbal to this warranty is authorized ADEMCO GROUP 165 Eileen Way Syosset New York 11791 Copyright 2000 PITTWAY CORPORATION K3893V1 3 00 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com
32. eter protection points and sounds an alarm if one is opened Interior protection is not armed which allows movement within your house without causing an alarm Entrance can be made through an entry delay zone without causing an alarm if the system is disarmed before the entry delay time expires If this key is pressed twice in rapid succession the system is armed in a higher level of security than STAY arming This higher level is called NIGHT STAY and incorporates all the features of the STAY mode but also arms selected interior zones ask your installer for further information KEY Arms in a 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 zones TEST KEY Tests the system and alarm sounder 7 10 11 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com BYPASS KEY Removes individual protection zones from being monitored by the system Displays currently bypassed protection zones INSTANT KEY Arms in a manner similar to STAY mode but turns off the entry delay period offering greater security while you are inside and not expecting any late visitors An alarm will occur immediately upon opening any perimeter protection point including entry delay zones CODE KEY Allows the entry of additional user codes that can be given to other users of the system
33. g emergency exit routes from the premises Alarms When an alarm occurs both the keypad and external sounders will sound and the keypad will display the zone 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 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com System Overview cont a Cross Zoning Cross zoning is used to prevent false alarms Up to 10 zones can be linked together in your security system programmed by the installer If any of the 10 linked zones faults in the armed state the system will wait to see if a second zone faults within a programmed period of time When the second zone faults alarms will be sent out for both zones if programmed the alarm bell will sound and the two zones in alarm will be displayed on the keypad However if another fault does NOT occur within the programmed period of time only a Trouble report will be sent to the monitoring station and no message will be displayed on the keypad until the system Is disarmed Memory of Alarm When an alarm condition occurs the keypad displays the number s of the zone s that caused the problem and displays the type of alarm ed FIRE ALARM It remains displayed until it is cleared by disarming the system see the Disarming and Silencing Alarms section Phone Access amp Voice Response Capability Your system may include a
34. glary system is turned OFF and must be re armed to become operational However even in a disarmed state emergency and fire portions of your system are still operational KEYPAD This is the area on your keypad containing numbered pushbuttons similar to those on telephones or calculators These keys control the arming and disarming of the system and perform other functions described in this manual ZONE A Specific area of protection BYPASS To disarm a Specific area of burglary protection while leaving other areas operational DELAY ZONE An area of protection containing doors most frequently used to enter or exit typically a front door back door or door from the garage into the building The delay zone allows sufficient time for authorized entry or exit without causing an alarm Consult your installer for the entry and exit delay times that have been set for your system during installation and record them in the Space provided in Entry exit delays DAY NIGHT ZONE An area of protection whose violation causes a trouble indication during the disarmed DAY mode and an alarm during the armed NIGHT mode 47 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com UL NOTICE This is a GRADE A system FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION FCC Part 15 STATEMENT This equipment has been tested to FCC requirements and has been found acceptable for use The FCC requires the following statement for your information
35. he keypad beeps during the entry delay period reminding you to disarm the system There are two entry delays if programmed The first is for your primary entrance and the second can be used for a secondary entrance where a longer delay is required to give you enough time to walk to the keypad to disarm the system You can also arm the system with no entry delay at all by using either the INSTANT or MAXIMUM arming mode These modes provide greater security while you are on the premises See your installer for your delay times you may want to record them bel ow Exit delay seconds Entry delay 1 seconds Entry delay 2 iz seconds Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Entry Exit delay cont d Exit Alarms To minimize false alarms sent to the alarm monitoring company your system may have been programmed for this feature Ask your installer if Exit Alarm is active for your system _ Exit Alarm Active Whenever you arm the system the exit delay begins If an entry exit door or interior zone is faulted when the exit delay ends Leg exit door left open the system sounds an alarm and starts the entry delay timer If you disarm the system before the entry delay ends the alarm sound stops and the message CANCELED ALARM or CA is displayed on the keypad along with a zone number indicating the faulted zone No message Is sent to the alarm monitoring company To clear the exit alarm condition the open
36. iod without causing an alarm but an alarm will be sounded as soon as someone re enters Close all protected perimeter windows and doors before arming see Checking for Open Zones section The green READY indicator if present on the keypad should be lit if the system is ready to be armed L 4 Enter 4 digit security code then press LJ LILI LI 14 the MAXIMUM key Example Press 9 6 then 4 or for quick arming Press the key followed by the MAX if enabled key 2 ARMED MAXIMUM Listen You may exit now The keypad beeps twice or beeps continuously if exit warning has been programmed for your system and displays the ARMED MAXIMUM message AWAY INSTANT on fixed word keypads The red ARMED indicator also lights The You may exit now portion of the message disappears when the exit delay expires Refer to the note at bottom of page 19 dealing with the automatic Exit Restart feature Security Code MAX 20 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Disarming and Silencing Alarms Using the 1 Key OFF Use the OFF key to disarm the system and to silence alarm and trouble sounds See Summary of Audible Notification section for information to help you distinguish between fire and burglary alarm sounds IMPORTANT If you return and the main burglary sounder is on DO NOT enter the premises but call the police from a nearby safe location If you return after an alarm has occurred an
37. ire Moreover smoke detectors have sensing limitations No smoke detector can sense every kind of fire every time In general detectors may not always warn about fires caused by carelessness and safety hazards like smoking in bed violent explosions escaping gas improper storage of flammable materials overloaded electrical circuits children playing with matches or arson Depending upon the nature of the fire and or the locations of the smoke detectors the detector even if it operates as anticipated may not provide sufficient warning to allow all occupants to escape in time to prevent injury or death Passive Infrared Motion Detectors can detect intrusion only within the designed ranges as diagrammed in their installation manual Passive Infrared Detectors do not provide volumetric area protection They do create multiple beams of protection and intrusion can only be detected in unobstructed areas covered by those beams They cannot detect motion or intrusion that takes place behind walls ceilings floors closed doors glass partitions glass doors or windows Mechanical tampering masking painting or spraying of any material on the mirrors windows or any part of the optical system can reduce their detection ability Passive Infrared Detectors sense changes in temperature however as the ambient temperature of protected area approaches the temperature range of 90 to 105 F the detection performance can decrease Technical Manuals Online
38. ke are present leave the premises and notify your local fire department immediately 4 If no flames or smoke are apparent investigate the cause of the alarm The keypad will display the zone descriptor of the zone s in an alarm condition Silencing a Fire Alarm 1 Silence the alarm by pressing the 1 key OFF To clear the alarm display enter your security code and press the 1 key again OFF 27 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Fire Alarm System cont d 2 If the keypad indicates a trouble condition after the second OFF sequence check smoke detectors to see if they are responding to smoke or heat producing objects in their vicinity Should this be the case eliminate the source of heat or smoke 3 If this does not remedy the problem there may still be smoke in the detector Clear it by fanning the detector for about 30 seconds 4 When the problem has been corrected clear the display by entering your code and pressing the 1 key OFF 38 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Recommendations for Proper Protection THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE LOCATION OF FIRE AND BURGLARY DETECTION DEVICES HELP PROVIDE PROPER COVERAGE FOR THE PROTECTED PREMISES Recommendations for Smoke and Heat Detectors With regard to the number and placement of smoke heat detectors we subscribe to the recommendations contained in the National Fire Protection Association s N
39. ndbook This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 The user shall not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless authorized by the Installation Instructions or User s Manual Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment IN THE EVENT OF TELEPHONE OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS In the event of telephone operational problems disconnect the control by removing the plug from the RJ 31X CA38A in Canada telephone wall jack We recommend that your certified installer demonstrate disconnecting the phones on installation of the system Do not disconnect the phone connection inside the control communicator Doing so will result in the loss of your phone lines If the regular phone works correctly after the control communicator has been disconnected from the phone lines the control communicator has a problem and should be returned for repair If upon disconnection of the control communicator there is still a problem on the line notify the telephone company that they have a problem and request prompt repair service The user may not under any circumstances in or out of warranty attempt any service or repairs to the system It must be returned to the factory or an authorized service agency for all repairs Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION FCC Part 68 NOTICE This equipment complies with Part
40. nes while leaving the rest of the system armed Y ou must turn on arm the burglary protection portion of your system before it will sense burglary alarms The system also provides a CHIME mode for alerting users to the opening of protected doors and windows while the system is disarmed Refer to the other sections of this manual for procedures for using these features Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com System Overview cont d The following table lists the five different arming modes and the features of each ARMING FEATURES OF EACH ARMING MODE MODE Entry Perimeter Interior AWAY Yes Delay Armed Armed Yes Yes Yes Yes for selected interior zones ask your installer about the included zones Security Codes At the time of installation you were assigned a personal four digit security code Known only to you You must enter the security code when arming and disarming the system and when performing other system functions As an additional safety feature other users who do not need to know your code can be assigned different security codes Refer to the Security Codes section for procedures on adding security codes to the system Fire Protection The fire protection portion of your security system if used is always active 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 plannin
41. ng back 42 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Maintaining Your System Taking Care of Your System The components of your security system are designed to be as maintenance free as possible However to make sure that your system Is in reliable working condition 1 Test your system weekly 2 Test your system after any alarm occurs see Testing the System section Replacing Batteries in Wireless Sensors Wi Each wireless sensor in your system has a 9 volt or 3 volt battery The ireless sensors may SYStem detects a low battery in any wireless sensor including smoke not have detectors the optional personal emergency transmitter and the been optional portable wireless keypad The system detects a low battery installed in in a portable wireless keypad as soon as one of its keys is pressed and your security responds be displaying 00 on the wired keypad system Alkaline batteries provide a minimum of 1 year of operation and in most units and applications provide 2 4 years of service Three volt lithium batteries provide up to 4 or more years of operation Actual battery life depends on the environment in which the sensor is used the number of signals that the transmitter in the sensor has to send and the specific type of sensor Factors such as humidity high or low temperatures or large swings in temperature may all lead to the reduction of actual battery life in an installation If yo
42. nt The zone in alarm is also displayed Appears when an alarm occurs and the system is disarmed before the monitoring station has been notified 11 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Functions of the Keypads Q EE e aair ee Es INSTANT CODE c t_ 47 87 READY oY COQ DE PAR A A ff ft CN D O 6139 2 LINE ALPHA KEYPAD Fixed word keypads are functionally similar except for screen displays 1 DISPLAY WINDOW Fixed word 3 AWAY KEY Completely arms ue ane ye ee both perimeter and interior Liquid Crystal Displays LCDs to burglary zones for backup display protection point identi fication and system status 2 Line protection by sensing an intruder s ha k eg movements through protected APRES also EE Interior areas Also guards messages and user instructions j protected doors windows etc St KEY Disarms the Entrance can be made through an burglary portion of the system entry delay zone without causing Bienes alana ana ee ae an alarm if the system is disarmed trouble indicators and clears before the entry delay time visual alarm trouble after the APU S problem has been corrected p CD ARMED CD READY E OT A A ET MAX TEST B B j sTl6t T 8 12 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Functions of the Keypads cont a 4 STAY KEY Arms the perimeter burglary Sensors guarding protected doors windows and other perim
43. omeone in or out after arming the system without having to disarm the system and then re arm it again Security Code STAY Refer to the note at bottom of page 19 dealing with the automatic Exit Restart feature 16 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Arming Perimeter and Selected Interior Zones with Entry Delay ON Using the 3 Key to Arm Night Stay STAY Use this key when you are staying home but would like increased security by arming preselected interior zones When armed in NIGHT STAY mode the system will sound an alarm if a protected window or door is opened or if one of the selected interior zones is faulted You may re enter through the entrance door without causing an alarm IF one of the selected perimeter zones is not faulted but the system must be disarmed within the entry delay period or an alarm will occur Close all protected perimeter windows and doors before arming see Check for Open Zones section The green READY indicator on the keypad should be lit if the system Is ready to be armed Le i Eas Enter 4 digit security code then Security Code STAY STAY press STAY key twice Example Press 7 2 9 6 then 3 3 or for quick arming Press the key followed by the if enabled STAY key twice or press and hold the C button if available 2 Listen for 3 beeps The keypad beeps three times and You may exit now displays the NIGHT STAY message The You may exi
44. on of the message disappears when the exit delay time expires You can restart the exit delay at any time after arming in INSTANT mode by pressing the key This is useful if you wish to open the entry exit door to let someone in or out after arming the system without having to disarm the system and then rearm it again Refer to the note at bottom of page 19 dealing with the automatic Exit Restart feature 18 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Arming All Protection with Entry Delay ON Using the 2 Key AWAY Use this key when no one will be staying on the premises When armed in AWAY mode the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened or if any movement is detected inside the premises You may leave through the entrance door during the exit delay period without causing an alarm You may also re enter through the entrance door but must disarm the system within the entry delay period or else an alarm will occur NOTE If the Auto Stay feature is enabled ask your installer and the system is armed from a hard wired keypad and no entry exit zone is violated during the exit time the system will revert to the STAY mode Close all protected perimeter windows and doors before arming see Checking for Open Zones section The green READY indicator if present on the keypad should be lit if the system is ready to be armed 1 C C C C 2 pe a security code then press the SS
45. ons subsidiaries and affiliates Seller 165 Eileen Way Syosset New York 11791 warrants its security equipment the product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from date of original purchase under normal use and service Seller s obligation is limited to repairing or replacing at its option free of charge for parts labor or transportation any product proven to be defective in materials or workmanship under normal use and service Seller shall have no obligation under this warranty or otherwise if the product is altered or improperly repaired or serviced by anyone other than the Seller In case of defect contact the security professional who installed and maintains your security equipment or the Seller for product repair This one year Limited Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties obligations or liabilities THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE FACE HEREOF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES MADE BY SELLER IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TOA PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN 12 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN NO CASE SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCID
46. oom moving furniture televisions etc are not blocking wireless signals to from the detector If the problem has been corrected the zone descriptor s and CHECK should dis appear from the keypad display If not key an OFF sequence enter the 4 digit security code then press the OFF key to clear the display A Check condition can also indicate a wiring problem opens or shorts for instance If the CHECK display persists CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY Note that the system will not allow arming if a Check condition exists To arm the system with a Check condition present you must first bypass the zone s having the Check condition NOTE Zone 9 represents a problem with wireless receivers or other system devices which are not user serviceable CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Trouble Conditions cont d Telco Fault If the telephone line monitor feature has been or CHECK and programmed for your system this display zone 94 indicates that the telephone line has been disconnected or cut In some systems this display is accompanied by a trouble sound from the keypad and an external sounder CONTACT YOUR SERVICE COMPANY IMMEDIATELY To silence the trouble sound enter your security code plus OFF COMM FAILURE Indicates that a failure has occurred in the or FC teleohone communication portion of your system CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDI ATELY
47. our system may allow you to easily bypass all open faulted zones without having to enter zone numbers individually Ask your installer if this feature is active 1 ENT Tote Enter 4 digit security code then Security Code BYPASS press the BYPASS key Example Press 9 6 then 6 2 BYPASS 07 FRONT Wait UPSTAIRS BEDROOM In a few moments all open zones are Typical bypass message displayed along with the word BYPASS Wait for these zones to be displayed before arming Arming the system before zones are displayed eliminates all bypasses 3 DISARMED BYPASS Armas usual Ready to Arm Arm the system as usual when the keypad displays the READY message Displaying Bypassed Zones For determining what zones have been bypassed all bypassed zones can be displayed only when the system is disarmed and when the BYPASS message shown in step 3 above is displayed 1 KEIEZKH Late Enter 4 digit security code then Security Code BYPASS press the BYPASS key Example Press 9 6 then 6 2 BYPASS 07 FRONT Wait UPSTAIRS BEDROOM In a few moments all open zones are Typical bypass message sequentially displayed along with the word BYPASS Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Chime Mode Using the 9 Key CHIME Your system can be set to alert you to the opening of a door or windowt whileit is disarmed by using CHIME mode When activated three beeps sound at the keypad whenever a protected pe
48. p the sleeper if the door is closed e Install a smoke detector inside bedrooms where electrical appliances such as portable heaters air conditioners or humidifiers are used e Install a smoke detector at both ends of a hallway if the hallway is more than 40 feet 12 meters long e Install smoke detectors in any room where an alarm control is located or in any room where alarm control connections to an AC source or phone lines are made If detectors are not so located a fire within the room could prevent the control from reporting a fire or an intrusion Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Recommendations for Proper Protection cont d Recommendations for Proper Intrusion Protection For proper intrusion coverage sensors should be located at every possible point of entry to a home or commercial premises This includes skylights and upper windows in a multi level building In addition we recommend that radio backup be used in a security system so that alarm signals can still be sent to the alarm monitoring station in the event that the telephone lines are out of order alarm signals are normally sent over the phone lines if connected to an alarm monitoring station 41 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Emergency Evacuation Establish and regularly practice a plan of escape in the event of fire The following steps are recommended by the National Fire Protection Association BR
49. rimeter door or window is opened t Or sdected doors or windows if chime by zone featureis active Ask installer if this feature applies to your system Pressing the key will display the open protection points Note that the CHIME mode can be activated only when the system is disarmed Toturn CHIME mode on 1 TITITITTcTal Enter 4 digit security code then Security Code CHIME press the CHIME key Example Press 9 6 then al Ready to Arm The CHIME message displays while CHIME mode is on To turn CHIME mode off 1 TITITITTcTal Enter 4 digit security code then Security Code CHIME press the CHIME key Example Press 9 6 then 9 2 DISARMED View READY TO ARM The DISARM CHIME message dis appears from the display 25 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Panic Keys For Manually Activating Silent and or Audible Alarms Using Panic Keys Your installer may have programmed your system to use special keys to manually activate panic functions The functions that might be programmed are listed below See your installer for the function s that are programmed for your system ACTIVE PANIC FUNCTIONS KEYS ZONE FUNCTION Y O Aand 95 3and J O peand Im A 8B P Jm ooo ZG de Le To use a paired key panic function simply press both keys of the assigned pair at the same time If your keypad has lettered keys for panic functions press the designated key and
50. s 7 device number SEE EE Security Code Device Number Example Press 9 6 then press then press 7 then enter the number representing the device you wish to activate See your installer for device numbers assigned for your system To Deactivate Devices Enter security code then press 8 device number BIREN Security Code Device Number Example Press 9 6 then press then press 8 then enter the number representing the device you wish to deactivate See your installer for device numbers assigned for your system Device Description REISE NEE 27 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Paging Feature General Information If the Paging feature has been programmed for your system your pager will respond to certain conditions as they occur in your system This message appears in a 7 digit format explained below You can also send up to 16 additional digits that may consist of PIN numbers messages reminders etc These 16 digits are programmed by your installer and will appear before the standard 7 digit message The D button when pressed if available sends a special message to a pager and displays Pager Msg sent on the keypad for 30 seconds on an alpha keypad The message it sends is coded as 999 9999 and signifies ANY message the user and recipient have decided is appropriate Code Format The 7 digit condition code that follows takes the following form SSS OOE E
51. st make sequential key depressions for all steps in a procedure within 2 seconds of one another e g perform steps 1 2 and 3 below with no delay between steps or else the entire entry is aborted and must be repeated from its beginning L 8 Enter 4 digit Master code then press Master Code the key Example Press o 9 then 2 E E Enter user number Enter the 2 digit user number 03 16 for the user you are adding or changing 3 E E E E E nter user s code User s Code Enter the new 4 digit security code for that user User Number Changing the Master Code Follow the procedure for changing a user s code but enter user 02 Additionally when changing the Master code you must perform step 3 twice with the same user code entry so that the new Master code will be accepted by the system 30 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Security Codes cont d To Delete a User L 1 8 Enter 4 digit Master code then press Master Code the key Example Press o 9 then 2 E E Enter user number Enter the 2 digit user number 03 16 for FREE the user whose code you are deleting 3 Stop Wait about 3 seconds until the keypad beeps once before pressing any other key The code is automatically deleted SCH Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Testing the System To be conducted weekly Using the 5 Key TEST The TEST key puts your
52. t now portion of the message disappears when the exit delay time expires You can restart the exit delay at any time after arming in STAY mode by pressing the key This is useful if you wish to open the entry exit door to let someone in or out after arming the system without having to disarm the system and then re arm it again Refer to the note at bottom of page 19 dealing with the automatic Exit Restart feature 17 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Arming Perimeter Only with Entry Delay OFF Using the Key INSTANT Use this key when you are staying home and do not expect anyone to use the entrance door When armed in INSTANT mode the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened but you may otherwise move freely throughout the premises The alarm will also sound immediately if anyone opens the entrance door Close all protected perimeter windows and doors before arming see Checking for Open Zones section The green READY indicator if present on the keypad should be lit if the system is ready to be armed LIFE 07 a lam code then press Security Code INSTANT S ey Example Press 9 6 then or for quick arming Press the key followed by the if enabled INSTANT key 2 ARMED INSTANT Listen for 3 beeps You may exit now The keypad beeps three times and displays the ARMED INSTANT message The red ARMED indicator also lights The You may exit now porti
53. ttery life To test all smoke detectors follow the manufacturer s instructions The keypad Should display the identification of each detector when each is activated If you experience a problem with any protection point no confirming sounds no display CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY When you have checked and closed where necessary all protection points no zone identification numbers should be displayed on the keypad When you complete testing exit the TEST mode by continuing with step 5 gt IJ UJ E f Exit TEST mode Security Code OFF Enter your security code and press the OFF key If you inadvertently leave the test mode active it automatically turns off after approximately 4 hours 33 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Trouble Conditions Typical Check Displays The word CHECK on the keypad s display accompanied by a rapid beeping at the keypad indicates a trouble condition in the system The displays in parentheses in the left column below may appear on non alpha keypads when the associated trouble condition is present To silence the beeping sound for check conditions press any key CHECK A Zone Indicates that a problem exists with those Descriptors zone s First determine why the zone s displayed are faulted open window or door open or shorted zone terminals etc and correct the problem If the zone s contain a wireless detector check that changes in the r
54. u cause de mauvais fonctionnement Pour sa propre protection l utilisateur doit s assurer que tous les fils de mise en terre de la source d nergie lectrique des lignes t l phoniques de r seau de conduites d eau s il y en a soient raccord s ensemble Cette pr caution est particuli rement importante dans les r gions rurales Avertissement L utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui m me il doit avoir recours un service d inspection des installations lectriques ou un lectricien selon le cas L indice de charge IC assign chaque dispositif terminal pour viter toute surcharge indique le pourcentage de la charge totale qui peut tre raccord un circuit t l phonique boucl utilis par ce dispositif La terminaison du circuit boucl peut tre constitu e de n importe quelle combinaison de dispositifs pourvu que la somme des indices de charge de l ensemble des dispositifs ne d passe pas 100 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com OWNER S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST This form should be completed and forwarded to your homeowner s insurance carrier for possible premium credit A GENERAL INFORMATION nsured s Name and Address Insurance Company Policy No VISTA 15 Other Type of Alarm _ Burglary _ Fire _ Both Installed by Serviced by Name Address Address B NOTIFIES Insert B Burglary F Fire Local Sounding Device Polic
55. u have a low battery in a wireless sensor the keypad displays a LOW BATTERY message In addition a battery operated smoke detector with a low battery emits a single chirp sound approximately once every 20 30 seconds identifying itself as the smoke detector with the weak battery NOTE The LOW BATTERY message comes on as a warning that battery replacement in the indicated sensor s is due within 30 days In the meantime the sensor causing the low battery indication is still fully operational Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Maintaining Your System cont d Important Use only batteries recommended by your installer as replacement Silencing Low Battery Warning Tones at the Keypad You can silence the keypad s warning tones by pressing the key OFF but the keypad s LOW BATTERY message display will remain on as a reminder that you have a low battery condition in one or more of your sensors When you replace the weak battery with a fresh one the sensor will send a good battery signal to the control as soon as the sensor is activated opening closing of door window etc causing the LOW BATTERY display to turn off If the sensor is not activated the display will automatically clear within approximately 1 hour Routine Care e Treat the components of your security system as you would any other electrical equipment Do not slam sensor protected doors or windows e Keep dust from accumulating on the keyp
56. uld be tested weekly to make sure all Sensors and transmitters are working properly Installing an alarm system may make one eligible for lower insurance rates but an alarm system is not a substitute for insurance Homeowners property owners and renters should continue to act prudently in protecting themselves and continue to insure their lives and property We continue to develop new and improved protection devices Users of alarm systems owe it to themselves and their loved ones to learn about these developments SERVICING INFORMATION Your local ADEMCO Alarm dealer is the person best qualified to service your alarm system Arranging some kind of regular service program with him is advisable Your local ADEMCO Alarm dealer is Name Address 51 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS DOC STATEMENT NOTICE The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection In some cases the company s inside
57. voice module that permits you to access the system via a TouchTone phone either on premises or by call in when away The phone access feature will enable you to do the following e Receive synthesized voice messages over the telephone regarding the status of the security system e Arm and disarm the system and perform most function commands via the telephone with voice confirmation provided after each command entry Paging Feature If the paging feature has been programmed for your system your pager will respond to certain conditions as they occur in your system Your pager will display code numbers indicating the type of condition that has occurred Refer to the Paging Feature section for more detailed information Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com Entry Exit delays General Information The VISTA 15 has preset 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 it is programmed a slow beeping will sound throughout the exit delay period with fast beeps during the last 10 seconds Entry Delay gives you time to disarm the system when you re enter through the designated entrance door But you must disarm the system before the entry delay period ends or an alarm will occur T
58. wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of certified connector assembly telephone extension cord The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate The Load Number LN assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device to prevent overloading The termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the total of the Load Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 100 52 AVIS L tiquette du minist re des Communications du Canada identifie le mat riel
59. y Delay 7 10 16 17 18 19 20 46 EXT AMP a de ou ee 8 ug E ei da ue 16 17 18 46 FICS AAI RE 11 26 37 PIG ROLE CON EE da ie ne ns 5 FI ZONE ne ea 11 23 Fixed Word Keypad nnoannnnnneannnnnnenni 9 12 Fixed Word Keypad Display 10 NA SPA EE 4 Me ln Leite 12 KEypad Endless 9 12 CORAN Ra ee 35 46 Index Low Battery ccccccseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 11 35 43 OK E un EEN 4 20 Maximum Mode cceceecceceecceceeeeeeeeeeeeens 20 Memory of Alarm 6 22 46 Modemi COMM Lx ne eee 35 National Fire Protection Association 39 42 NO REAY EE 15 45 El 23 OM REV sn a aA 21 33 35 Paging Feature ccccccssseeeeseeseeeees 6 28 PANG PAPAIN ise sais es 26 PANIC FUNCHONS 2e eee 26 PANIC KEYS ne moon 26 Personal Emergency 26 43 Quick Arming 16 17 18 19 20 29 30 Security Codes ein an 5 29 Silence Alani EEN 21 Silent Emergency 26 ele LEE 6 9 14 32 35 OAV nn 4 10 16 17 45 System Overview 4 RE ee W I EEN 35 Temporary Users 30 RE 32 TeSt e TEE 32 45 Trouble Conditions 34 Two line Alpha Keypad 9 User t e 28 29 Voice lee TEE 6 Wireless Sensor sn 43 Eet 4 55 Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com ADEMCO ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Alarm Device Manufacturing Company a Division of Pittway Corporation and its divisi
60. y of the keys to acknowledge the key press There are two basic types of keypads the fixed word keypad and the alpha keypad both described below Two Line Alpha Keypad Two line alpha keypads feature a 2 line 32 character alphanumeric LCD that display system messages in English The typical alpha keypad 6139 is shown on page 12 These keypads can also be programmed with custom zone descriptors The screen displays depicted in this manual are those that typically appear on a 2 line alpha Keypad Fixed Word Keypad Fixed word keypads are functionally identical to aloha keypads but the LCD display uses predesignated words to identify the nature and location of occurrences The typical fixed word keypad 6128 is shown on the next page Technical Manuals Online http www tech man com About the Keypads cont d IT AWAY NO AC LILI STAY CHIME ARMED ALARM INSTANT BAT CHECK BYPASS CANCELED READY FIRE NIGHT NOT READY AWAY STAY NIGHT amp STAY NIGHT STAY INSTANT AWAY amp INSTANT MAXIMUM BYPASS NOT READY READY 10 ADEMCO INSTANT CODE READY x Lo 6128 FIXED WORD KEYPAD All burglary zones interior and perimeter are armed Perimeter burglary zones such as protected windows and doors are armed Perimeter burglary zones such as protected windows and doors are armed as well as selected interior zones DO ap os LIT STAY CHIME A

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