Addressing The Keypads - ADEMCO VISTA-128B Installation And Setup Gude

Addressing the Keypads

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The keypads will not operate until they are physically addressed and enabled in the system's
Device Programming in the #93 Menu Mode .
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Each keypad must be assigned a different address.
To address the keypads, perform the following steps:
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Keypads set to the Nonaddressable Mode (address 31) will interfere with other keypads (as well as
other devices) connected to the keypad terminals.
If an "OPEN CIRCUIT" message is present on the keypad, data from the control is not reaching the
keypad. Please check your wiring.
Action
Power up the system temporarily. Use a fully charged 12VDC battery.
Set each keypad to an individual address (00-30) according to the keypad's
instructions. Set one keypad for address 00 and other keypads for higher
addresses (01 is enabled in the system's default program).
Note: Any keypads set for address 02 and above will appear blank until they are
enabled in the system's program.
Section 5 - Installing The Keypads
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