System Features; Capabilities And Functions - Honeywell ADEMCO VISTA Series Installation And Setup Manual

This manual applies to the following security systems:
ADEMCO VISTA-20P/ADEMCO VISTA-20PSIA/ADEMCO VISTA-20PCN (collectively referred to as VISTA-20P
series), ADEMCO VISTA-15P/ADEMCO VISTA-15PSIA/ADEMCO VISTA-15PCN (collectively referred to as
VISTA-15P series)
NOTE: Canadian units and power supplies have not been evaluated by ULC
Features and procedures apply to all, except where differences are noted.
SIA Installations: The VISTA-20PSIA and VISTA-15PSIA are certified SIA-compliant controls that meet SIA
specifications for False Alarm Reduction. The other controls described in this manual are not certified as SIA
compliant, but can be programmed for False Alarm Reduction. To program for False Alarm Reduction, follow the
SIA Guidelines noted in the applicable programming fields.

Capabilities and Functions

Feature/Function VISTA-20P Series
 2 partitions, can protect two independent
Partitions
 Common partition option allows either
Zones Up to 48 protection zones plus 16 keyfob
zones (zones 49-64) for total of 64 zones:
 8 basic hardwired zones (zones 1-8) with
 Up to 40 additional wired zones (zones 9-
 Up to 40 wireless transmitter zones (5800
 Up to 4 configurable zone types
Security Codes Up to 48 Security Codes, with separate
authority levels and partition access
One-button arming Dedicated keys can arm the system.
Schedules Up to 32; can control devices and/or auto-
arm/disarm
Keypad macros Up to 4; activated by wired keypads
Paging Up to 4 pagers; certain system conditions can
report to pagers; can use a dedicated key on
keypads to send a signal to a pager
Event Logging 100 events; display via Compass Downloader
software or installer/master code at Keypad
Zone descriptors Can assign for all zones (for alpha display keypads ).
Bell supervision Optional, detects external sounder wiring short (when in alarm) or open (when bell is off);
causes a trouble condition, keypad display, and sends a report to the central monitoring
station, if enabled (field 91, option 1).
RF jam detection Optional, for wireless systems detects a condition that may impede proper RF reception (i.e.,
jamming or other RF interference); causes keypad display, and sends a report to the central
monitoring station (if trouble reporting is enabled).
Telephone Line Built-in option can monitor the telephone line voltage and can cause a local display, or a
Monitoring display and trouble/alarm sound.
 Via Standard Phone Line: Use an IBM compatible computer, Compass downloading
Downloading via
Phone Line or
software, and a compatible HAYES or CIA modem.
 Via Internet: supports Upload/Download via the Internet/Intranet when used with an
Internet
appropriate communications device and Compass downloading software.
This allows site maintenance independent of central station monitoring, and modification to
sites globally via the Internet.
UL NOTE: Uploading/Downloading via the Internet has not been evaluated by UL.
areas
partition to arm, while leaving a common
area (ex. lobby or foyer) disarmed for
access into the other partition.
optional zone-doubling feature
48) using up to 5 4219/4229 modules
series; zones 9-48)
VISTA-15P/20P/SIA Installation and Setup Guide
VISTA-15P Series
VISTA-15P is not a partitioned system.
Up to 32 zones plus 8 keyfob zones (zones
49-56) for total of 40 zones:
 6 basic hardwired zones (zone 1-6)
 Up to 16 additional wired zones (zones 9-
24) using up to 2 4219/4229 modules
 Up to 26 wireless transmitter zones (5800
series; zones 9-34)
 Up to 2 configurable zone types
Up to 32 Security Codes, with separate
authority levels
Dedicated keys can arm the system.
Up to 8; can control devices and/or auto-
arm/disarm
Up to 2; activated by wired keypads
Up to 2 pagers; certain system conditions can
report to pagers; can use a dedicated key on
keypads to send a signal to a pager
50 events; display via Compass Downloader
software or installer/master code at Keypad
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System Features