Getting On-Line With A Control Panel; On-Line Control Functions - ADEMCO VISTA-32FB Installation And Setup Manual

VISTA-32FB Installation and Set-Up Guide

Getting On-Line with a Control Panel

At the protected premises, the control panel must be connected to the existing telephone line
(refer to Section 26: System Communication section). No programming of the panel is
required before downloading to an initial installation.
To download, do the following:
1. Enter the [Installer Code] + [#] + [5]. The panel temporarily enables a ring count of
five and sets the Download Callback option to 1 (callback not required).
2. Call the panel using the downloader software set to First Communication Mode.
3. The downloader will establish a session with no callback. The panel information can then
be downloaded.
4. In order to remotely access, control, or program the alarm panel, a link must be
established between the computer and the control panel, as follows:
a. The computer calls up the control panel. (The phone number for each customer is
b. The control panel answers at the pre-programmed ring count and executes a
c.
d. The panel acknowledges the request and hangs up. During the next few seconds, the
e. Upon a successful match, the control panel will seize the phone line and call the
f.
g. The panel then sends other default information to the computer. If this information
1. Alarms and Trouble responses and reports are disabled during actual uploading or
downloading sessions. If the computer is on-line, but not actively uploading or downloading,
all alarms will report immediately. All other reports will be delayed until the session is ended.
2. The keypads remain active when on-line with a control, but are inactive during actual
uploading or downloading sessions.

On-Line Control Functions

The following functions can be performed while on-line with a control panel:
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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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entered into the customer's account file on the computer.)
handshake with the computer.
The computer sends a request for callback to the control, unless callback is not
required.
control will process the request, making sure certain encrypted information received
from the computer matches its own memory.
computer back, unless callback is not required. (The phone number to which the
computer's modem is connected must be programmed into the control field 35.)
The computer answers, usually by the second ring, and executes a handshake with
the panel.
matches the computer's information, a successful link is established. This is known
as being on-line.