Functions Of The Keypad - ADEMCO Security System VISTA-10SE User Manual

1 DISPLAY WINDOW. Alpha Keypads: A 2-line, 32-
character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Displays protection
point identification, system status, and messages. Fixed-
Word Keypads: Display protection zone ID and system
status messages using pre-designated words (see page 6).
2. OFF KEY: Disarms burglary portion of the system, silences
alarms and audible trouble indicators, and clears visual
display after problem's correction.
3. AWAY KEY: Arms the entire burglary system, perimeter and
interior.
4. STAY KEY: Arms perimeter portion of burglary system only.
Interior protection is not armed, which allows movement within
premises without causing alarm.
5. MAXIMUM KEY: Arms in manner similar to AWAY mode,
but without the entry delay feature, thus providing maximum
protection. An alarm will occur immediately upon opening any
protection point, including the main door.
6. TEST KEY: Tests the system and alarm sounder if
disarmed. Refer to TESTING THE SYSTEM section for test
procedures.
7. BYPASS KEY: Removes individual protection zones from
being monitored by the system.
8. INSTANT KEY: Arms in manner similar to STAY mode, but
without the entry delay feature.
door will cause an instant alarm.
9. CODE KEY: Used to assign additional user codes for other
users of the system.
† Note: Keys [1] t hrough [9] each perform their associated companion functions (OFF, AWAY, STAY, etc.)
when preceded by an entry of the security code (as described later).

FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPAD

Entering
via the entry/exit
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10. CHIME KEY: Turns CHIME mode on and off. When on, the
opening of windows or doors while the system is disarmed
will sound 3 beeps at the keypad(s).
11. READY KEY: Displays all open protection zones.
12. # KEY: "Quick Arm" key permits ARMING of the sys-
tem without use of a security code (if so programmed).
13. KEYS 0–9 † : Used to enter your security code(s).
14. READY INDICATOR: (GREEN) Lit when the system is
ready to be armed (no faults present). While the system is
disarmed, this indicator will go on and off as protection
zones are closed and opened.
Note: On some keypads there is, instead, a POWER
INDICATOR (Green) which is lit when AC power is present. If
the indicator is off, the system may still be operating, but on
its backup battery power.
15. ARMED INDICATOR: (RED) Lit when the system has
been armed (STAY, AWAY, INSTANT or MAXIMUM).
16. INTERNAL SOUNDER: The built-in keypad sounder
mimics the alarm sounder during alarms, and will also "beep"
during certain system functions.
17. EMERGENCY (PANIC) KEYS:
Individual keys A, B, and C (key D not used).
On some keypads, these keys are not present and certain
key pairs may be available for emergency functions.
For further information, refer to the PANIC KEYS section.