A Partitioned System; Zones; Fire Protection; Carbon Monoxide Protection - Honeywell VISTA-128BPT User Manual

System Overview (cont'd)
A P a r t i t i o n e d S y s t e m
Simply stated, a partitioned system shares one physical alarm system among different users, each
with their own requirements. For the most part, you as a user need not know about other users and
their structure in the system, but from time to time, you may see display messages that indicate the
system is in use by another user. Do not be concerned, this is normal. Refer to the ACCESSING OTHER
PARTITIONS section for additional information.
Z o n e s
Your system's sensing devices have been assigned to various "zones." For example, the sensing device
on your Entry/Exit door may have been assigned to zone 001, sensing devices on windows in the
master bedroom to zone 002, and so on. These numbers will appear on the display, along with an
alpha descriptor for that zone (if programmed), when a fault, alarm or trouble condition occurs.
F i r e P r o t e c t i o n
The fire protection portion of your security system (if used) is always on and will sound an alarm if a
fire condition is detected. Refer to the FIRE ALARM SYSTEM section for important information
concerning fire protection, smoke detectors and planning emergency exit routes from your house.
C a r b o n M o n o x i d e P r o t e c t i o n
Carbon monoxide (CO) protection is available with your system using the 5800CO Carbon Monoxide
Detector. The 5800CO is a 3V battery powered wireless Carbon Monoxide Detector used with wireless
alarm systems that support 5800 series devices. Carbon monoxide gas is a highly poisonous gas
which is released when fuels are burned. It is invisible, has no smell and is therefore impossible to
detect with the human senses. We strongly suggest installing Carbon monoxide protection with your
system.
A l a r m s
When an alarm occurs, both the keypad and external sounders will sound, and the keypad will display
the zone(s) causing the alarm. If your system is connected to a central monitoring station, an alarm
message will also be sent. To stop the alarm sounding, simply disarm the system.
The Swinger Suppression feature of your system limits the number of times a non-fire zone locally
annunciates and transmits an alarm report to the central station. Ask your installer if this feature has
been programmed.
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