Direct-Wire Downloading; Telco Handoff - Honeywell VISTA-250FBPT Installation And Setup Manual

• Alarms and Trouble responses and reports are disabled during actual uploading or downloading sessions. If
you are on-line, but not actively uploading or downloading, all alarms report immediately. All other reports are
delayed until you complete the session.
• The keypads remain active when on-line with a control, but are inactive during actual uploading or
downloading sessions.
To download a control without programming any information, perform the following steps:
Step Action
1 Enter the Installer Code + [#] + [5]. The panel temporarily enables a ring count of 5 and sets the Download
Callback option to "1" (callback not required).
2 From the computer, call the panel using the downloader software set to "First Communication" Mode.
The downloader establishes a session with no callback. The panel information can then be downloaded.
On-Line Control Functions
The following functions can be performed while on-line with a control panel (see field
Arm the system in the AWAY Mode; disarm the system
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Bypass a zone
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Force the system to accept a new program download
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Shut down communication (dialer) functions (for nonpayment of monitoring fees in an owned system)
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Shut down all security system functions (for nonpayment for a leased system)
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Inhibit local keypad programming (prevents takeover of your accounts)
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Leave a message for customer
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NOTE: Messages sent to the control panel from the downloader will be viewable at ALL partitions.
Command the system to upload a copy of its resident program to the office
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Read: arming status, AC power status, list of faulted zones, list of bypassed zones, 1024 event log, list of zones
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currently in alarm, list of zones currently in trouble, and ECP equipment list
Set the real-time clock
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Direct-Wire Downloading

The VISTA-128FBPT/VISTA-250FBPT can be downloaded without using a modem or telephone line. The direct-wire
downloading connection is to be temporary, and is not part of the permanent installation. Direct-wire downloading is
meant as a tool for the installer during the installation process.

Telco Handoff

Telco handoff is another method of getting on-line with the downloader. The installer or customer enters the User Code
+ [#] + [1], while on the phone line with the computer's modem phone line. The customer will get cut-off and the panel
and download computer will establish a connection.
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