INTRODUCTION &jgratulations on your ownership of VISTA Security System. You’ve made a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the latest in security protection technology today. system uses microcomputer Basically, this system offers .%ree forms of protection: burglary, technology to monitor all protection zones...
SYSTEM OVERVIEW time installation, your HIGH SECURITY FEATURE installer programs a personal four- The system can be programmed digit code, known only to you and require a 6-digit code for arming and yours. This code must be entered disarming. The 6-digit code consists when performing most...
FIRE & BURGLARY PROTECTION The burglary protection portion of your One or more sensing devices will have system must be armed before it will been assigned by the installer of your sense burglary alarm conditions. alarm system to each of the various When an alarm occurs,...
FUNCTIONS OF THE CONSOLE 1. DISPLAY WINDOW: A 2-line, 32- 8. [#] KEY: Permits ARMING of the character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). system without use of a security code Displays protection point identification (“Quick Arm”, if programmed to do so). and system status, messages,...
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FIXED WORD DISPLAY CONSOLE System Status Displays All burglary zones, interior & perimeter, are armed. AWAY STAY Perimeter burglary zones, such as windows & doors, are armed. INSTANT Perimeter burglary zcmes armed and entry delay is turned off. One or more burglary p rotection zones have been bypassed. BYPASS NOT READY Appears when burglary porlion of the system is not ready for...
CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES BEFORE ARMING YOUR SYSTEM, PROTECTED DOORS, WINDOWS OTHER PROTECTION ZONES MUST BE CLOSED. PROCEDURE DISPLAYING ZONE DESCRIPTORS 1. If the Ready message The Alpha Console can also display ~ displayed priorto arming, check zone descriptors that foropen zonesby depressing...
BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES ZONES (USED ARMING SYSTEM WITH MORE SELECTIVELY UNPROTECTED) QUICK BYPASS FEATURE: PROCEDURE automatically bypass al I open System must be disarmed first. (faulted) zones without having Enter security code. enter each opened zone numtrm PressBYPASS[6] andenterZone 1. Enter the security code. Number(s) of zones to be bypssed (e.g., etc.).
ARMING PERIMETER ONLY STAY: STAYING HOME, EXPECTING LATE ARRIVALS INSTANT: STAYING HOME, LATE ARRIVALS EXPECTED PROCEDURE Enter the security code when the 3. The armed state message will be Ready message is displayed. displayed, accompanied by thr~ beeps from Console. Press the STAY [3] or INSTANT delay...
ARMING ALL PROTECTION ONE STAYWG HOME AWAY MAKIUUM SECURtTY MAXIM- NO ONE STAYING PROCEDURE 3. Thearnad state messagewin~ l. Enter thesacu@codawhanti d*ad. accompanied hy two is&@ayad. - wm==ga beeps fmm the Consoie. Exit Press A W A Y programmed. NAKIMW [q key.
DISARMING SYSTEM AND SILENCING ALARMS (FOR AWAY, STAY, INSTANT, MAXIMUM ARMING) PROCEDURE RESULT Enter security code press Any alarm sounders will be silenced” OFF [1]. The Ready message will ALARM zone descriptor be displayed and the console will displayed) will clear only when th beep once to confirm...
CHIME MODE ONLY WHEN BURGLARY (THIS FEATURE FUNCTIONAL SYSTEM DISARMED) turn Chime Mode enter Your system can be set to alert you to the opening of a door or window while security code press s disarmed by using CHIME mode. CHIME [9] key.
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PANIC KEYS (FOR MANUALLY ACTIVATING SILENT AND/OR AUDIBLE ALARMS) There are three possible combinations RESULT paired keys that installer If programmed for silent emergency programmable emergency functions. your installer, system See your installer for the functions that connected central alarrr have been programmed...
TESTING THE SYSTEM CONDUCTED WEEKLY) Disarm the system. Walk in front of any interior motion detectors (if used). Listen for three Enter security code and press the beeps as the detector senses TEST [5] key. movement. The identif~tion external sounder should the detector shoukt appear when it sound for 3 seconds and then turn...
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TROUBLE CONDITIONS The word CHECK on the Console’s display, accompanied by a rapid “beeping” at the Console, indicates that there is a trouble condition in the system. The audible warning sound for CHECK or LO BAT conditions may be silenced by pressing any key. TYPICAL ALPHA CONSOLE...
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM (IF INSTALLED) Your fire alarm system (if installed) is on 24 hours a day, for continuous protection. In the event of an emergency, the strategically located smoke and heat detectors will automatically send signals to your Control/Communicator, triggering a loud, interrupted sound from the Console.
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSN. RECOMMENDATIONS ON SMOKE DETECTORS With regard to the number and placement of smoke/heat detectors, we subscrib to the recommendations contained in the National Fire Protection AssociatiorW Standard #74 noted below. Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows: A smoke detector installed outside of each separate sleeping area, in the immediate vicinity of the...
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EMERGENCY EVACUATION Establish and regularly practice a plan of escape in the event of fire. The following steps are recommended by the National Fire Protection Association: Assure that all bedroom doors are Plan on your detector or your interior and/or exterior sounders shut while you are asleep.
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SUMMARY AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION LLPHA DISPLA SOUND CAUSE LOUD, INTERRUPTED FIREAIARM F IRE is displayed; descriptor of zone Console & External in alarm is &played. LOUD, CONTINUOUS’ BURGLARY/AUDIBLE ALARM is displayed; descriptor of Console & External EMERGENCYALARM zone in alarm is also displayed. ONE SHORT BEEP a.
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SUMMARY AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION WORD DISPI CONS-OLE~ DISPLAY CAUSE SOUND LOUD, INTERRUPTED* FIRE AIARM FIRE and RL13RFlis dis~layed: Console & External protection zone in alarm’ is displayed. LOUD,CONTINUOUS BURGLARY/AUDIBLE RL RRM is disdaved: protection zone .-Console & External EMERGENCY ALARM in alarm is also’ dl~played, SHORT BEEP a.
PROTECTION ZONES LIST One or more sensing devices will have been assgned by the installer of your alarm system to each of the various protection zones in your system (although not every zone may have been used). For example, the sensing device on your Entry/Exit door may have been assigned to zone 01, sensing devices on windows in the master bedroom to zone 02, and soon.
This form should be completed and forwarded to your homeowner’s insurancf carrier for possible premium credit. GENERAL INFORMATION: sured’s Name and Address: InsuranceCanparry Polii No.: ADEMCO’S VISTA 4140XMP Type of Alarm: Burglary Fire Both Installed by: servked by; name name address...
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IComplete the reverse side of this form, detach from’ manual and forward to your homeowner’s insurance carrier for possible premium credit. -24–...
QUICK GUIDE ALARM SYSTEM FUNCTIONS FUNCTION I PROCEDURE I COMMENTS Check Zones I Press [*] I To view faulted zones when system not ready. Display All Press and hold [x] Displays all alpha llescriptors for 5 seconds descriptors ~rogra’mmed by installer. ficm System I Enter code Arms system in mode...
Emergency Phone Numbers !Vkmforir-g S@On FireDqartmm Dxxr FvTtd3m Emr&fry SERVICING INFORMATION: Your local authorized service representative is the person best qualified Ito service your alarm system. Arranging some kind of regular program with him is advisable, Your local service representative _26-...
GLOSSARY The following glossary of terms are used throughout the manual. BYPASS: To disarm a specific area simply ARM/DISARM: “Armed” of burglary protection while leaving means that the burglary portion other areas operational. system is turned ON and is in a ? of readiness.
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CANADIAN DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS (DOC) STATEMENT NOTICE The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telemmmunications network protecdve, operational and safety requirements. The Deparlrnent dmrs not guarantee the equipment will operate to the wets satisfaction.
“FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) STATEMENT” This equipment has been tested to FCC requirements and has been fount acceptable for use. The FCC requires the following statement for youI information: ‘=tis equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installec d used properly, that...
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WARNING! LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM Vhile this system is an advanced design security system, it does not offer Guaranteed protection against burglary or fire or other emergency. Any alarm ystem, whether commercial or residential, is subject to compromise or failure to farn for a variety of reasons.
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WARNING! LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM (continued) Alarm warning devices such as sirens, bells or horns may not alert people or wake up sleepers if they are located on the other side of closed or partly open doors. If warning devices sound on a different level “of the residence from the bedrooms, then they are less likely to waken or alert people inside the bedrooms.
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ADEMCO ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Alarm Device Manufacturing Company, a Division of Pittway Corporation, and its divisions, subsidiaries and affiliates (“Seller”), 165 Eileen Way, Syosset, New York 11791, warrants to be free from its security equipment (the “product”) defects in materials...
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