Arming the System
Arming Commands
Before arming, close all perimeter doors and windows and make sure the Ready to Arm
message is displayed.
Mode
Press these keys...
security code +
STAY
security code +
NIGHT-
STAY
security code +
INSTANT
security code +
AWAY
MAXIMUM security code +
Quick Arming
If "Quick Arming" was programmed by the installer, the
place of the security code when arming the system in any of the arming modes.
However, the 4-digit security code must always be used to disarm the
system.
Function Key Arming
For any arming command, a function key may have also been programmed for your
system. If so, you can press and hold the appropriate function key for 2 seconds to
arm the system. See your installer for the designated functions (see Single Button
Arming section).
Refer to the Accessing Other Partitions section for information on multi-partition
arming (VISTA-20P/PS Series only).
– 18 –
(cont'd)
Keypad Confirms By...
• three beeps
3
STAY
• armed STAY message displayed
• red ARMED indicator lights
• three beeps
3
+ 3
STAY
STAY
• NIGHT-STAY message displayed
• red ARMED indicator lights
• three beeps
7
INSTANT
• armed STAY message displayed
• red ARMED indicator lights
Note that entry delay is turned off.
two beeps, or, if programmed, beeping for
2
AWAY
duration of exit delay
• armed AWAY message displayed
• red ARMED indicator lights
Leave the premises through an entry/exit
door during the exit delay period to avoid
causing an alarm. The keypad beeps
rapidly during the last 5 seconds of the
exit delay to warn you that it is ending.
• same as AWAY (described above)
4
MAX
Note that entry delay is turned off.
key can be pressed in
[#]