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Other Displays (fixed-word keypad displays are in parentheses)
Busy-Standby (dI). If this remains displayed for more than 1 minute, the system is disabled.
Modem Comm (CC) The system is in communication with the central station for change of function or status verification.
Comm. Failure (FC) A communication failure has occurred.
Open Circuit (OC) The keypad is not receiving signals from the control and sees an open circuit.
Long Rng Trbl (bF) Backup LRR communication failure.
Regular maintenance and inspection (at least annually) by the installer and frequent testing by the user are vital to
continuous satisfactory operation of any alarm system.
The installer should assume the responsibility of developing and offering a regular maintenance program to the user
as well as acquainting the user with the proper operation and limitations of the alarm system and its component parts.
Recommendations must be included for a specific program of frequent testing (at least weekly) to insure the system's
proper operation at all times.
Troubleshooting Guide
SYMPTOM
1.
AC POWER light off or
NO AC displayed
2.
Digital communicator
message not being received.
3.
Does not arm properly.
4.
VISTA-10SE doesn't
respond to keystrokes on
keypad.
TO THE INSTALLER
CONTROL PANEL
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1a. Interrupted primary AC power.
2a. Control in Test mode.
2b. Telephone connection not secure.
2c. Digital communicator malfunctioning.
2d. Telephone number in program needs
prefix or access code.
2e. Telephone call to central monitoring
station requires operator assistance.
3a. READY light not on.
4a. CC or MODEM COMM displayed.
4b. dI or SYSTEM BUSY displayed.
4c. E4 or E8 displayed.
4d. Keypad address setting incorrect.
Section 11 – Testing the System
REMEDY
1a. Check transformer connection and power
line circuit breaker.
2a. Remove from Test mode.
2b. Check all connections.
2c. Check with a different VISTA-10SE.
2d. Program prefix or access code into the
control.
2e. System cannot work in this situation.
3a. Check for faulted zone(s) by pressing [ ]
and make intact, or use Bypass arming,
if desired.
4a. System is in communication with
downloader at Central Station. Wait
until download session is finished.
4b. System has just been powered and is in its
1-minute initialization.To bypass this time,
press [#] + [0].
4c. More zones have been programmed than
the zone expansion modules can
handle.Delete some zones or use a higher
capability RF receiver.
4d. Keypads must be set for address 31 (non-
addressable mode).
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