Example Of Macro Programming; Using A Programmed Macro Key - ADEMCO VISTA-20PS User Manual

Macro Key Programming & Usage
The keypad beeps to acknowledge your input and
displays the command you entered (followed by "F").
4. Enter the next command, followed by press/holding the
"D" key for at least two seconds. The keypad beeps and
displays the keystrokes entered so far.
5. Repeat until the all the desired commands (up to 16
characters including the "F"s) have been entered.
Be sure to check your keystrokes before continuing. If
you made a mistake, you must start over.
6. To exit, press/hold the "D" key for at least two seconds.
The display returns to system status and indicates
system is ready.

Example of Macro Programming

Suppose you want to (1) bypass the two upstairs window zones, then (2) turn on an
exterior light, and then (3) arm the security system in the AWAY mode. The procedures
in the table that follows show you how you would program this macro:
Function
1. Bypass zones 02 & 03
2. Insert terminator
3. Turn light on
(device 01)
4. Insert terminator
5. Arm system AWAY
6. Insert terminator

Using a Programmed Macro Key

✱✱✱✱ DISARMED
READY TO ARM
ENTER USER CODE
* * * *
– 28 –
Keystrokes Required
Press BYPASS [6] key, then
2-digit zone numbers 02 & 03.
Press the "D" key for at least 2 seconds.
Press [#] and 7 key for "device ON", and
[01] key for selecting device 1.
Press the "D" key for at least 2 seconds.
Press AWAY [2] key.
Press the "D" key for at least 2 seconds.
1. Press the Macro key programmed for the desired
✱✱✱✱
series of commands for at least 2 seconds. The "Enter
User Code" prompt appears. The prompt remains
displayed for up to 10 seconds.
2. Enter your 4-digit user code.
The programmed macro sequence begins
automatically after the user code is entered.
(cont'd)
Typical Macro Alpha Display:
MACRO PGM
#
Keypad Display
    
     *
     * #   
     * #    *
     * #    * 
     * #    *  *