User Commands The following commands are used to control access points, control cardholders, activate actions, create or modify time schedules, and create or modify time-driven events: Command Type Command Description Access Control User Code + # + 73 Request to enter/exit (accepted for user’s authorized partition only) User Code + # + 74 +...
User Commands (cont’d) Access Control The access control commands may be used to directly control access points or to add, remove, or edit cards in the system’s cardholder database. The access control commands may be used as follows: The #73 command may be used at a keypad to grant entry or exit through an access point in the partition that the keypad is connected to.
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User Commands (cont’d) The #74 command may be used to grant entry or exit through any access point. The access point will automatically relatch after a time interval set by your system installer. For the #74 command to be accepted, the following conditions must exist: If the partition is armed and Armed Restriction is in effect, the user must be authorized to disarm the partition.
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User Commands (cont’d) Entry or Exit Press 0 for entry or 1 for exit. The access point Entry is unlatched for the time period defined by your system installer. The #75 command may be used to change the state (grant, bypass, or protect) of any access point.
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User Commands (cont’d) NOTE: Entries between 16 and 31 are invalid and will not cause any action. Press the [*] key to accept the entry. The following message is displayed on the keypad: Enter one digit corresponding to the state DOOR COMMAND NONE desired.
User Commands (cont’d) The #79 command is used to add, remove, or edit cards in the system’s cardholder database. For instructions on using this command, refer to Performing Access Control Card Functions. Output Device Control (#77) The #77 Output Device Control may used to activate outputs, bypass zones, etc.
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User Commands (cont’d) Enter the #77 command as follows: User Code + # + 77 The following message is displayed on the keypad: ACTION ? Enter the two-digit Action Number that RELAY ON corresponds to the action desired. The action codes are the events that are to take place immediately.
User Commands (cont’d) Press the [*] key to continue. The action specified (or cancellation) takes effect and the following message is displayed on the keypad: Quit? Press 1 if you are finished entering actions or 1=YES 0=NO press 0 if you want to enter additional actions. Press the [*] key to accept your entry.
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User Commands (cont’d) Table 1: Action Codes ACTION ACTION ACTION ACTION NAME SPECIFIER DESCRIPTION Relay Commands Activation times 1 (Beginning), 2 (End), 3 (During) are the only valid choices for relay commands. “During” can be used to control the relay for a specific time only. For example, if “during” is selected with Relay On, the system will automatically energize the relay at the beginning of the window and automatically de-energize the relay at the end of the window.
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User Commands (cont’d) Table 1: Action Codes (cont’d) ACTION ACTION ACTION ACTION NAME SPECIFIER DESCRIPTION Bypass Commands Activation times 1 (Beginning), 2 (End), 3 (During) are the only valid choices for bypass commands. If 3 (During) is selected for auto-bypassing, the system bypasses the zone(s) specified on a particular zone list at the beginning of the window and unbypasses the zone(s) at the end of the window.
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User Commands (cont’d) Table 1: Action Codes (cont’d) ACTION ACTION ACTION ACTION NAME SPECIFIER DESCRIPTION AP Grp Grt Group # Access Point Group Grant – Grant access to all access points that belong to access group(s) indicated by specifier AP Grp Group # Access Point Group Grant with Override –Grant access with Grt/O...
Performing Access Control Card Functions Access control card functions are performed using #79 Card Function Programming. #79 Card Function Programming provides capabilities for modifying the card database contained in the alarm system panel by adding cards, editing cards, and/or deleting cards. Cards can be added or deleted individually or by groups.
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Performing Access Control Card Functions (cont’d) Cards mapped to valid VISTA users in the system always have access to an access point and always can disarm a partition assigned to their access group in Access Group Programming. See the two examples below: 1.
Performing Access Control Card Functions (cont’d) Access Point Enter the number (01-15) of the access point (door) for which you want to change card data. Press [*] to accept the entry. The system shows the “Add Card?” prompt. To add a card or edit a card by using a card swipe, go to the “Adding Cards”...
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Performing Access Control Card Functions (cont’d) SWIPE CARD Swipe card or manually enter the (12-digit) card xxx-xx-xxxxxxx code to be enrolled or edited. If you swipe a card, the keypad displays a 3-digit VISTA card ID number preceding “SWIPE CARD” on the top line of the display and the 12 digits of information contained on the card in the second line of the display.
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NOTE: If the card belongs to an access group that has executive privilege enabled, this feature can be inherited from the access group; however, only executive privilege assigned to a card will be accepted when the VistaKey is operating in RCM. – 20 –...
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Performing Access Control Card Functions (cont’d) VISTA Card ID Number The Trace feature allows the cardholder to be 001 Trace? monitored by logging his entry/exit grants and NOT ENABLED denials in the log and (if programmed) dialing out and sending a report to central station. Note that a card may also inherit a trace enable from its access group assignment.
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Performing Access Control Card Functions (cont’d) NOTE: Numbers toggle. For example, pressing 1 turns group 1 on; pressing 1 again turns group 1 off. VISTA Card ID Number Expire use defines whether the cardholder 001 Expire use? access privileges are to expire with usage. Enter UNLIMITED USE 00 for unlimited use.
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Performing Access Control Card Functions (cont’d) NOTES: Cards expire at midnight for month, end of day, end of week (Sunday), or end of month selections. If you set a card to expire by time and also set the same card to expire with use (“Expire Use?”...
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Performing Access Control Card Functions (cont’d) an Armed Restriction for that partition. See “Setting Access Groups” Programming section of this manual for more information. system only accepts VISTA User numbers that have been defined prior to entering #79 Card Function Programming. Cardholders with VISTA User number of 000 will be identified as U999 if the trace option is selected.
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Performing Access Control Card Functions (cont’d) Press [*] to accept the entry. NOTES: If you selected 00 “never invoke,” the system advances to the “Block Entry” prompt. For the ACS Event to occur, the card must be swiped at the access point defined in the following prompt.
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Performing Access Control Card Functions (cont’d) information where the display is dependent upon the action selected. For example, if the action you selected is 01 (relay on), the system presents a message asking for a relay number. Respond to the message presented, and then press [*] to accept the entry.
Performing Access Control Card Functions (cont’d) Editing Cards This mode allows you to edit cards by entering the card number. To edit cards based on a card swipe or the 12-digit card code, refer to the “Adding Cards” procedure. Edit Card Press 1 or 0.
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NOTE: If the card belongs to an access group that has executive privilege enabled, this feature can be inherited from the access group; however, only executive privilege assigned to a card will be accepted when the VistaKey is operating in RCM. – 28 –...
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Performing Access Control Card Functions (cont’d) VISTA Card ID Number The Trace feature allows the cardholder to be 001 Trace? monitored by logging his entry/exit grants and NOT ENABLED denials in the log and (if programmed) dialing out and sending a report to central station. Note that a card may also inherit a trace enable from its access group assignment.
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Performing Access Control Card Functions (cont’d) NOTE: Numbers toggle. For example, pressing 1 turns group 1 on; pressing 1 again turns group 1 off. VISTA Card ID Number Expire use defines whether the cardholder 001 Expire use? access privileges are to expire with usage. Enter UNLIMITED USE 00 for unlimited use.
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Performing Access Control Card Functions (cont’d) NOTES: Cards expire at midnight for month, end of day, end of week (Sunday), or end of month selections. If you set a card to expire by time and also set the same card to expire with use (“Expire Use?”...
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Performing Access Control Card Functions (cont’d) NOTES: Cardholders with VISTA User number of 000 can disarm partitions to gain entry if they belong to an access group that doesn't have an Armed Restriction for that partition. See “Setting Access Groups” Programming section of this manual for more information.
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Performing Access Control Card Functions (cont’d) VISTA Card ID Number Enter two digits from the list below for the 001 ACS Event? access point-related event desired. Acceptable Never Invoke entries have the following meanings: 00 = never invoke 06 = egress grant 02= access request 07 = any grant 03 = egress request...
Performing Access Control Card Functions (cont’d) (for the card) is assigned to the partition to be armed or disarmed. Action codes 60 (AP Exit Only), 66 (AP Group Exit Only), or 72 (AP Partition Exit Only) disable the entry reader at the access point. The reader will remain disabled until a command is received (via a keypad command or event) to protect the access point.
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Performing Access Control Card Functions (cont’d) SWIPE CARD Swipe card or enter card number to be deleted. xxx-xx-xxxxxxx The card number and VISTA card ID number to be deleted is displayed on the keypad. Note that if the card swiped is not found in the system database, the card number displayed and VISTA card ID number are shown as zeros.
Performing Access Control Card Functions (cont’d) Block Delete Block Delete? Press 1 or 0. 1=Yes 0=No If you press 1, the system advances to the next prompt. If you press 0, the system advances to the “Manual Delete?” prompt. Delete from Card Enter the 3-digit number corresponding to the 1-250 0=Quit beginning (lowest) card number for the deletion.
Performing Access Control Card Functions (cont’d) Manual Delete MANUAL Delete? Press 1 or 0. 1=YES 0=NO If you press 1, the system advances to the next prompt. If you press 0, the system advances to the “Quit Card Mode?” prompt. Delete Card ID# Enter a number from 001 to 250, or 000 to quit.
Performing Access Control Card Functions (cont’d) Quit Card Function Programming Quit Card Mode Press 1 or 0. 1=Yes 0=No If you press 1, the system exits card function programming. If you press 0, the system returns to the “Add Card?” prompt. –...
Performing Scheduling Operations Time Windows A time window is a period of time during which an event is permitted, or a specific time used to trigger an event. Note that time windows are optional and are not required to operate the system. They are only used to have time allow or cause an action.
Performing Scheduling Operations (cont’d) Example: Enter 08:00 AM as the start time for time window 1. Time Window Start Time Stop Time Number (HH:MM) (HH:MM) 08:00 AM 2. Enter the Stop Time desired for the time window. Note that if your system uses a 24-hour clock (i.e., 5:00 PM displays as 17:00) the time entered here must also be based on a 24-hour clock, so add 12 to any entries that are PM.
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Performing Scheduling Operations (cont’d) The actions that can be programmed to automatically activate at set times are: relay commands, arm/disarm commands, zone bypassing commands, open/close access conditions, and access control commands. NOTES: The time-driven events described here are also used to control other functions in your system.
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Performing Scheduling Operations (cont’d) Days Timed Action Action Action Time Activation Event # Name Specifier Window Time M T W T F S S H 2. Enter the Action Name listed in Table 1: Action Codes for the action number. Example: Enter ACS Grp Enlb for Access Group Enable.
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Performing Scheduling Operations (cont’d) 2 = End of time window 3 = During time window (on at beginning of window, off at end) 4 = Beginning and end of time window Example: Enter 3 so that the access groups will be enabled for the full period of the time window.
Performing Scheduling Operations (cont’d) Scheduling Menu Mode The #80 Scheduling Menu Mode is used to program time windows and timed-event options. To enter this mode, the system must first be in the normal operating mode (all partitions disarmed). The following can be programmed while in this mode: Time windows Open/close schedules* Holiday schedules*...
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Performing Scheduling Operations (cont’d) Press 1 to program opening and closing O/C Schedules ? 1 Yes 0 = No schedules. IMPORTANT: This schedule option should not be used. Your system installer programmed this item, if applicable. Press 0 to move to the “Holidays?” prompt. Press 1 to program holiday schedules.
Performing Scheduling Operations (cont’d) Time Windows Programming Enter Scheduling Mode by entering User Code + [#] + 80 if you are not already in the Scheduling mode. The keypad displays the “Time Windows?” programming prompt. Press 1 at this main menu prompt to program Time Windows ? 1 Yes 0 = No...
Performing Scheduling Operations (cont’d) When the entry is completed, the “TIME WINDOW #?” prompt is displayed again. Enter the next time window number to be programmed and repeat the procedure; or enter 00 and press [*] to quit programming time windows.
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Performing Scheduling Operations (cont’d) Enter 00 at the “TIMED EVENT #?” prompt to quit the timed event menus and display the “Quit ?” prompt. Enter the action code for this timed-event 01 ACTION ? none number from your Time-Driven Events Worksheet.
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Performing Scheduling Operations (cont’d) The “Time Window ?” prompt appears. Actions 21-24, 40-41, PART? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HIT 0-8 and 67-72 If you selected actions 21- 24, 40-41, or 67-72, the prompt at the right is displayed.
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Performing Scheduling Operations (cont’d) Action 42 GROUP? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HIT 0-8 If you selected action 42, the prompt at the right is displayed. Press 0 to toggle all groups on or off; or press keys 1-8 to toggle the letter “x”...
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Performing Scheduling Operations (cont’d) or press keys 1-8 to toggle the letter “x” under the access group numbers to turn them on or off. Press [ to accept entry. The “Time Window ?” prompt appears. Enter the time window number (01-20) for 01 Time Window ? 00:00 00:00...
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Performing Scheduling Operations (cont’d) The system then asks for which days the event Days ? MTWT F S S H Hit 0-8 is to be activated. Press 0 to toggle all days on or off; or else press keys 1-8 to toggle the letter “x” under the days to turn them on or off (Monday = 1, Holiday = H = 8).
VistaKey. The VistaKey automatically enters RCM in the event communication between the VistaKey and the alarm panel is lost for a period of two or more minutes (providing that the VistaKey has power applied).
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If a card disarms an alarm panel partition during normal operation, it will not disarm the partition while operating in RCM. The VistaKey recovers from RCM within 1 minute of having its mux loop communication restored. The door/access point is restored to its previous state (e.g., locked, bypassed, or exit only) when RCM ends.
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CARDHOLDERS WORKSHEET EXPIRE VISTA CARD EXEC ACCESS EXPIRE MONTH/ USER ACCESS NAME NUMBER PRIV TRACE GROUP EVENT POINT ACTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4...
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Time Window Worksheet Time Window Start Time Stop Time Number (HH:MM) (HH:MM) – 56 –...
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Time-Driven Events Worksheet Days Timed Action Action Action Time Activation Time Event # Name Specifier Window M T W T – 57 –...
Index #73............6 Manual Delete Card........37 #74............7 Programming #75............8 Time Windows ........46 #77............10 Time-Driven Events ......47 #79............10, 16 Quit Card Programming......38 #80............12, 44 RCM............53 Access Control Commands......6 RCM Description ........53 Action Codes Table ........13 Reduced Capability Mode ......53 Add Card ..........18 Scheduling Menu Mode......44 Auto Delete Card........34 Scheduling Mode...
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