Burglary System Overview; Basic Features; Exit/Entry Delays - Honeywell ADEMCO VISTA-48A User Manual

Basic Features

• Partitions provide three independent areas of protection, with each partition containing a group of
Partitions
• Partitioned systems can include a common area, which is an area shared by users of two other
• Some users may be given the authority to view status and arm/disarm other partitions.
• See Accessing Other Partitions section for details.
• Each partition consists of specific protection points known as zones.
Zones
• When a zone is faulted, its zone number is displayed on the keypad for easy identification.
• The system is controlled from the keypad, and the keypad displays system status.
Keypads
• Each keypad is assigned a default partition for display purposes, and will show only that partition's
• When entering codes and commands, sequential key depressions must be made within 4-5 seconds of
• If you make a mistake while entering a security code, stop, press the [∗] key, and then start over. If you
• Voice Keypads (if installed), are functionally the same as other keypads.
Voice Keypads
• Voice announcements of system status (see Before Arming section)
• Voice chime, which can alert you to the opening of doors and windows while the system is disarmed
• Message center, which lets you record and playback messages (see Using the Voice Message Center in
• Your installer assigned you a security code at the time of installation. This code is required to perform
Security Codes
• Each security code can have a different authority level which defines the functions each user can
• You can arm your system in several different modes, depending on whether you are staying in or
Arm/Disarm
• To arm the system, simply enter your security code followed by the desired arming mode key.
• To disarm the system, enter your security code followed by [1] OFF.
• Refer to the Arming/Disarming sections for specific arming commands.

Exit/Entry Delays

• When you arm the system, the system gives you a programmed amount of time to leave through the
Exit Delay
Part. 1: _____ sec • A slow beeping, if programmed, will sound during the exit delay period until the last 10 seconds, which
Part. 2: _____ sec
• If programmed, the keypad displays a countdown of the number of seconds of exit delay remaining.
• When exit delay expires, all zones become protected and cause an alarm if opened.
Part. 3: _____ sec
• Your system may have been programmed such that exit delay remains in effect until a final zone (e.g.
• • • • Press the [∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ] key if armed in STAY mode to restart the exit delay timer.
Exit Delay
• This gives you time to open the entry/exit door to let someone in after arming STAY. The system
Restart
(if programmed)
• When the system is armed AWAY, reopening and closing the entry/exit door before exit delay time
• Gives you time to disarm the system when you re-enter through the designated entrance door. You must
Entry Delay
• See your installer for your delay times.
Partition 1
Delay 1: _______ seconds
Delay 2: _______ seconds
zones that can be armed and disarmed without affecting other zones or users.
partitions (such as a lobby in a building).
information.
one another. If 4-5 seconds elapse without a key depression, the entry will be aborted and must be
repeated from its beginning.
stop in the middle while entering a code, and then immediately start the entry over, an erroneous code
might be entered.
Keypad Lockout: The system may have been programmed to lockout the keypads for 15 minutes if
more than 30 keystrokes (within a 15 minute period) are made without a valid user code plus
command being entered. The message "Code Sabotage" is displayed during the lockout period.
(see Voice Chime in Chime mode section)
the System Overview section).
most system functions.
perform. Refer to the Security Code section for details on adding and changing security codes.
leaving the premises.
designated exit door and/or certain other zones (if programmed) without setting off an alarm.
then changes to fast beeping.
exit door) has been closed for five seconds. Ask your installer.
automatically re-arms when exit delay expires, which avoids having to disarm the system and then
re-arm it again.
expires (e.g., reentering to get a forgotten item) will restart the exit delay time.
disarm the system before the entry delay period ends, or an alarm will occur.
Partition 2
Delay 1: _______ seconds
Delay 2: _______ seconds

Burglary System Overview

Partition 3
Delay 1: _______ seconds
Delay 2: _______ seconds
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