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ADEMCO VISTA SERIES
VISTA-20P / VISTA-20PSIA
VISTA-15P / VISTA-15PSIA
Security Systems
Installation and Setup Guide
K5305-1V10C 3/15 Rev. C

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Recommendations for Proper Protection
Recommendations For Smoke And Heat Detectors
Guidelines for placing smoke and heat detectors for optimal fire safety coverage.
Recommendations For Proper Intrusion Protection
Guidance on sensor placement for comprehensive home security coverage.
SECTION 1 Features and Installation Highlights
Capabilities and Functions
Overview of the system's features and operational capabilities.
Compatible Devices
List of supported keypads, receivers, expansion modules, and communication devices.
Important Installation Highlights (Installer Please Read)
Crucial points for installers to ensure correct system setup and operation.
SECTION 2 Mounting and Wiring the Control
Installing the Control Cabinet and PC Board
Procedures for mounting the control cabinet and its internal PC board.
Auxiliary Device Current Draw Worksheet
Table to calculate the current draw of auxiliary devices for system power management.
CALIFORNIA STATE FIRE MARSHALL (CSFM) AND UL RESIDENTIAL FIRE
Requirements for 24-hour battery backup for fire alarm installations.
AC Power, Battery, and Ground Connections
Instructions for connecting AC power, backup battery, and earth ground.
Sounder (Bell) Connections
Basic Connections
Standard wiring for connecting sounder devices to the control panel.
Supervised Output
Configuration for supervised sounder circuits for enhanced monitoring.
Connecting the Keypads and Other Addressable Devices
Connections
Wiring keypads and addressable devices to the control panel.
Supplementary Power (optional)
Guidance on using supplementary power supplies for devices.
Keypad Notes
Important considerations and settings for keypad installation and addressing.
Communication Device (Long Range Radio) Connections
Procedures for connecting communication devices like Long Range Radio.
Hardwire Zones and Zone Expansion
Hardwire Zones
How to connect and configure wired security zones using EOLR.
Double-Balanced Zones
Setting up double-balanced zones for enhanced tamper protection.
Zone Doubling
Utilizing zone doubling to create additional hardwired zones.
Smoke Detectors
Wiring and configuration guidelines for 2-wire and 4-wire smoke detectors.
Smoke Detector Notes
Special considerations for smoke detector installation, including fire verification.
4219/4229 Expansion Zones
Connecting and configuring zone expander modules for additional wired zones.
Installing the RF Receiver and Wireless Transmitter Zones
Compatible Receivers
Information on various ADEMCO 5800 series wireless receivers.
Receiver Connections
Wiring instructions for connecting RF receivers to the control panel.
RF Receiver Notes
Key settings and placement considerations for RF receivers.
Installing the Transmitters
Procedures for installing wireless transmitters and key fobs.
Transmitter Battery Life
Information on battery life and replacement for wireless transmitters.
Connecting Relay Modules and Output Triggers
4204/4229 Relay Modules
Connecting and configuring relay modules for output control.
On-Board Triggers
Utilizing and programming the control panel's on-board triggers.
Phone Line and Audio Alarm Verification (AAV) Connections
Phone Line
Connecting the incoming phone line for system communication.
Audio Alarm Verification Connections (UVS System)
Wiring the UVS system for audio alarm verification.
Audio Alarm Verification Connections (AVS System)
Installing and wiring the AVS system for audio alarm verification.
SECTION 3 System Communication and Operation
Panel Communication with Central Station
How the control panel communicates alarm signals to a central monitoring station.
Report Code Formats
Details on different report code formats supported by the system.
Ademco Contact ID®
Explanation of the Ademco Contact ID reporting format and event codes.
Uploading/Downloading via the Internet
Procedures for remote programming and downloading via the internet.
SECTION 4 System Operation
System Security Codes
Managing installer, master, and user security codes and authority levels.
Keypad Functions
Overview of keypad operations and available commands.
Voice Keypads
Features and functions of voice-enabled keypads.
SUMMARY OF ARMING MODES
Table detailing different arming modes and their features.
Panic Keys
How to use and program panic keys for emergency responses.
Setting the Real-Time Clock
Instructions for setting the system's internal clock and date.
Various System Trouble Displays
Explanations of system trouble messages displayed on keypads.
SECTION 5 Testing the System
About Test Procedures
General guidelines and overview of system testing procedures.
Go/No Go Test Mode
Verifying RF signal strength for wireless transmitter installation.
Dialer Communication Test and Periodic Test Reports
Testing phone line integrity and scheduling periodic test reports.
Automatic Standby Battery Tests
How the system automatically tests its standby battery capacity.
SECTION 6 Specifications & Accessories
Security Control
Physical and electrical specifications of the security control panel.
Compatible Devices
A comprehensive list of compatible keypads, receivers, and modules.
2-Wire Smoke Detector
Model numbers for 2-wire smoke detector types.
Transformers
Information on compatible transformer models.
Sounders
List of compatible sounder devices.
CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Guidance on what to do before contacting technical support.
SECTION 7 Regulatory Agency Statements
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) PART 15
FCC compliance information, including Class B digital device statement.
FCC/IC STATEMENT
Compliance statements for FCC and Industry Canada regulations.
FCC Part 68
FCC Part 68 requirements for telephone/modem interface.
Industry Canada
Industry Canada compliance and network connection guidelines.
UL NOTICES
Specific Underwriters Laboratories (UL) installation and operational notices.
SIA Quick Reference Guide
Quick reference for SIA (Security Industry Association) programming parameters.
Limitations and Warranty
WARNING: THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM
Important warnings and limitations regarding the alarm system's capabilities.

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