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ADEMCO VISTA-40 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User's Guide VISTA-40 ® N7003V2 7/98...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Alpha Keypads............47 Memory of Alarm ............. 21 Fixed-Word Keypads ..........48 G L O S S A R Y ............. 49 USING THE KEYSWITCH........22 INSURANCE CREDIT REQUEST FORM....55 CHIME MODE............23 ADEMCO WARRANTY..........57 – 2 –...

  • Page 3: System Overview

    Congratulations on your ownership of an Ademco Partitioned Security System. You've made a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the latest in security protection technology today. Ademco is the world's largest manufacturer of security systems and millions of premises are protected by Ademco systems.

  • Page 4: Burglary Protection

    SYSTEM OVERVIEW Burglary The burglary protection portion of your system must be turned on or "armed" before it will Protection sense burglary alarm conditions. When the system is armed, faulting one or more protection zones causes an alarm to sound and allows the central station to listen-in to activity at the premises (if your system is so equipped).

  • Page 5: Alarms

    SYSTEM OVERVIEW Alarms When an alarm occurs, both the keypad and external sounders will sound, and the keypad displays the zone(s) causing the alarm. To stop the alarm sounding, simply disarm the system. Emergency (Panic) Your system can provide special emergency key functions, programmed by your installer and Alarms &...

  • Page 6: Phone Access & Voice Response Capability

    SYSTEM OVERVIEW Phone Access & Your system may include a phone module that permits you to access the system via a Touch- tone phone, either on-premises or by call-in when away. The phone access feature enables Voice Response Capability you to hear synthesized voice messages over the telephone regarding the status of the security system, and allows you to arm and disarm the system and perform most commands via the telephone, with voice confirmation provided after each command entry.

  • Page 7: About The Keypads

    ABOUT THE KEYPADS General Your keypads allow you to control all system functions. The keypads feature a telephone style (digital) keypad and a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) which shows the nature and location of all occurrences. Keypad display backlighting is programmable to always stay on or to light only IMPORTANT: If the when a key is pressed, then turn off a little later.
  • Page 8 ABOUT THE KEYPADS Fixed-Word Keypad Displays AWAY: All burglary zones, interior & perimeter, are armed. NO AC STAY: Perimeter burglary zones, such as windows & doors, are AWAY CHIME STAY armed. INSTANT ALARM BYPASS INSTANT: Perimeter burglary zones armed and entry delay is turned CHECK off.
  • Page 9 ABOUT THE KEYPADS ARMED READY AWAY STAY TEST BYPASS INSTANT CODE CHIME READY PANIC 6139 ALPHA KEYPAD AWAY NO AC AWAY NO AC ARMED STAY CHIME ARMED BYPASS INSTANT NOT READY ALARM STAY ALARM CHIME BAT BYPASS CHECK READY READY FIRE CHECK INSTANT FIRE...

  • Page 10: Functions Of The Keypads

    FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPADS DISPLAY WINDOW: Shown on next page, a 2-line, T E S T KEY: Tests the system and alarm sounder if Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Fixed-word keypads are disarmed. functionally similar, but use pre-designated words in their B Y P A S S KEY: Removes individual protection zones displays (see page 6).
  • Page 11 14. READY INDICATOR: (GREEN) The system has no open zones if lit, while unlit indicates the system has open zones. 15. ARMED INDICATOR: (RED) Lit when the system has been armed (STAY, AWAY, INSTANT or MAXIMUM). 16. INTERNAL SOUNDER: Source of audible internal warning and confirmation sounds, as well as alarms (see "Summary ARMED...

  • Page 12: Entry/Exit Delays

    ENTRY/EXIT DELAYS General Information Your system has preset time delays, known as exit delay and entry delay. Whenever you arm your system, exit delay gives you time to leave through the designated exit door without setting off an alarm. Exit delay begins immediately after entering any arming command, and applies to all modes of arming protection.

  • Page 13: Checking For Open Zones

    CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows and other protection zones must be Using the closed or bypassed (see BYPASSING section). Otherwise the keypad will display a "Not READY Key Ready" message. Using the READY key will display all zones that are faulted, making it easier for you to secure any open zones.

  • Page 14: Displaying All Zone Descriptors

    DISPLAYING ALL ZONE DESCRIPTORS The Alpha and 2-Way Voice/Alpha Keypads can also display all the zone descriptors that are Using the programmed in your system if you press and hold down the READY key, as indicated below. READY Key The abbreviated instructions for the READY key will appear first, followed by the zone descriptors.

  • Page 15: Bypassing Protection Zones

    BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES This key is used when you want to arm your system with one or more zones intentionally Using the unprotected. Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm when violated BYPASS Key while your system is armed. All bypasses are removed when an OFF sequence (security code plus OFF) is performed.

  • Page 16: Quick Bypass

    BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES Quick Bypass Your system may allow you to easily bypass all open (faulted) zones without having to enter zone numbers individually. Ask your installer if this feature is active for your system. Note: All bypasses are removed when an OFF sequence (security code plus OFF) is performed.

  • Page 17: Arming Perimeter Only (Stay)

    ARMING PERIMETER ONLY (With Entry Delay ON) Use this key when you are staying home, but might expect someone to use the entrance Using the door later. STAY key When armed in STAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened, but you may otherwise move freely throughout the premises.

  • Page 18: Arming Perimeter Only (Instant)

    ARMING PERIMETER ONLY (With Entry Delay OFF) Using the Use this key when you are staying home and do not expect anyone to use the entrance door. INSTANT When armed in INSTANT mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened, but you may otherwise move freely throughout the premises.

  • Page 19: Arming All Protection (Away)

    ARMING ALL PROTECTION (With Entry Delay ON) Using the Use this key when no one will be staying on the premises. AWAY Key When armed in AWAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened, or if any movement is detected inside the premises.

  • Page 20: Arming All Protection (Maximum)

    ARMING ALL PROTECTION (With Entry Delay OFF) Using the Use this key when the premises will be vacant for extended periods of time such as vacations, etc., or when no one will be moving through protected interior areas. MAXIMUM When armed in MAXIMUM mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened, or if any movement is detected inside the premises.

  • Page 21: Disarming And Silencing Alarms

    DISARMING AND SILENCING ALARMS Using the he OFF key is used to disarm the system and to silence alarm and trouble sounds. See "SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATIONS" section for information which will help you to OFF Key distinguish between FIRE and BURGLARY alarm sounds. IMPORTANT: If you return and the main burglary sounder is on, DO NOT enter the premises, but call the police from a nearby safe location.

  • Page 22: Using The Keyswitch

    USING THE KEYSWITCH General Your system may be equipped with a keyswitch for use when arming and disarming. A red and green light on the keyswitch plate indicate the status of your system as follows: Green Light: Lights when the system is disarmed and ready to be armed (no open zones).

  • Page 23: Chime Mode

    CHIME MODE Your system can be set to alert you to the opening of a door or window while it is disarmed by Using the using CHIME mode. When activated, three beeps will sound at the Keypad whenever a protected perimeter door or window is opened, and the Not Ready message will be displayed. Pressing the READY key will display the open protection points.

  • Page 24: Viewing Central Station Messages

    VIEWING CENTRAL STATION MESSAGES General Information Users of the system may periodically receive messages on their display screens from their monitoring agency or installer. When a message is waiting to be viewed, the message shown below will appear. E S S A G E R E S S Press and hold down key for 5 seconds.

  • Page 25: Panic Keys

    Using Your system may have been programmed to use special keys or key pairs to manually activate Panic Keys panic functions. The functions that might be programmed are Silent Emergency, Audible Emergency, Personal Emergency, and Fire. See your installer for the function(s) that may have been programmed for your system.

  • Page 26: Security Codes & Authority Levels

    SECURITY CODES & AUTHORITY LEVELS General At the time of installation, you were assigned an authority level and a personal four-digit Information security code, known only to you and yours. The security code must be entered when arming and disarming the system. The authority level defines the system functions that you can perform.

  • Page 27: Authority Levels

    SECURITY CODES & AUTHORITY LEVELS Authority Levels Authority levels define the system functions a particular user can perform. Depending on your authority, there are certain system functions you may be prohibited from performing. There are six authority levels, each having certain system restrictions. Level 1 Master: Can perform all system functions in assigned partitions, and can add, delete or change Manager and Operator level users.
  • Page 28 SECURITY CODES & AUTHORITY LEVELS General Rules on • A user may not delete or change the user code of the SAME or HIGHER authority than Authority Levels and which he is assigned. Changes • A user may only ADD users to a LOWER authority level. •...

  • Page 29: To Add A User

    SECURITY CODES & AUTHORITY LEVELS To Add a User IMPORTANT: Temporary users should not be shown how to use any system function they do not need to know (e.g. bypassing protection zones). CODE NOTE: Adding/deleting 1. Enter Master or Manager code and press the key.

  • Page 30: To Change A User's Code

    SECURITY CODES & AUTHORITY LEVELS Press 1 (Yes) if this user will be allowed to arm both partitions. G L O B A L A R M ? To Add a User Press 0 (No) if this user will arm only his assigned partition. (continued) 0 = N , 1 = Y...

  • Page 31: To Delete A User

    SECURITY CODES & AUTHORITY LEVELS CODE To Delete a User 1. Enter the Master or Manager code and press the key + User Number to be deleted. 2. Enter Master or Manager code first entered. The system will recognize that the User number is already in O K T O D E L E T E use and will prompt to confirm that it should be deleted.

  • Page 32: Accessing Other Partitions (Goto)

    ACCESSING OTHER PARTITIONS (GOTO Command and Global Arming) To Access Each keypad is assigned a default partition for display purposes, and will show only that Another Partition partition's information. But, if the user is authorized, a keypad in one partition can be used to perform system functions in the other partition by using the GOTO command.

  • Page 33: Using #70 Relay Menu Mode

    USING #70 RELAY MENU MODE General Information Your system may be set up so that certain lights or other devices can be turned on or off by using the #70 command from either an Alpha keypad or a telephone keypad (if voice module is used).

  • Page 34: Event Log Procedures

    VISTA-40 EVENT LOGGING PROCEDURES General Information The system has the ability to record various events in a To Display The Event Log history log wherein each event is recorded in one of five 1. Enter CODE + [#] + [6] + [0] categories (listed below), with the time and date of its 2.
  • Page 35 VISTA-40 EVENT LOGGING PROCEDURES (continued) 4 Use the [3] & [1] keys (for next and previous Any or all of the following categories may be categories respectively) to display the categories of active. Check with your installer. events. ALARM EVENT LOG...

  • Page 36: Testing The System

    TESTING THE SYSTEM (TO BE CONDUCTED WEEKLY) Using the The TEST key puts your system into Test mode, which allows each protection point to be checked for proper operation. TEST Key 1. Disarm the system and close all protected windows, doors, etc. The “Ready” message should be displayed on the keypad.
  • Page 37 TESTING THE SYSTEM (Continued) Follow the manufacturer's instructions to test all smoke detectors, to ensure that all are functioning properly. The identification of each detector should appear on the display when each is activated. 8. After all protection points have been checked and restored, there should be no zone identification numbers displayed.

  • Page 38: Trouble Conditions

    TROUBLE CONDITIONS Typical "Check" The word CHECK on the Keypad's display, accompanied by a rapid "beeping" at the Keypad, indicates that there is a trouble condition in the system. Displays To silence the beeping sound for "check" conditions, press any key. Note: Messages displayed by fixed-word keypads are shown in parentheses ( ) after the alpha trouble message displays listed below.

  • Page 39: Servicing Information

    If AC power cannot be restored, CALL FOR SERVICE. SERVICING INFORMATION Your local Ademco dealer is the person best qualified to service your alarm system. Arranging some kind of regular service program with him is advisable. Your local Ademco dealer is:...

  • Page 40: Vista

    FIRE ALARM SYSTEM (IF INSTALLED) General Your fire alarm system (if installed) is on 24 hours a day, providing continuous protection. In the event of an emergency, the installed smoke and heat detectors will automatically send signals to your control, triggering a loud, “beeping” from keypads. A pulsed sound will also be produced by optional exterior sounders and by any 2-way voice keypads in your system.

  • Page 41: Nfpa Recommendations

    NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSN. RECOMMENDATIONS ON SMOKE DETECTORS With regard to the number and placement of KITCHEN smoke/heat detectors, we subscribe to the KITCHEN BDRM DINING BEDROOM BEDROOM TV ROOM DINING recommendations contained in the National Fire BDRM LIVING ROOM Protection Association's (NFPA) Standard #74 noted below.

  • Page 42: Emergency Evacuation

    EMERGENCY EVACUATION Steps to Safety Establish and regularly practice a plan of escape in the event of fire. The following steps are recommended by the National Fire Protection Association: 1. Plan on your detector or your interior and/or exterior sounders warning all occupants. 2.

  • Page 43: Maintaining Your System

    MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM Taking Care The components of your security system are designed to be as free of maintenance as of Your System possible. However, there are some things you can do to make sure that your system is in reliable working condition.
  • Page 44 MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM Silencing Low The keypad’s warning beeps can be silenced by performing an OFF sequence (code plus Battery Warning OFF key), but the Keypad's low battery message display will remain on as a reminder that you Beeps at the have a low battery condition in one or more of your sensors.

  • Page 45: Quick Guide To System Functions

    QUICK GUIDE TO SYSTEM FUNCTIONS FUNCTION PROCEDURE COMMENTS Check Zones Press [ ] . To view faulted zones when system not ready. Display All Press and hold [ ] Displays all alpha descriptors programmed by installer. Descriptors for 5 seconds (Alpha Keypads only) Arm System Enter code.
  • Page 46 QUICK GUIDE TO SYSTEM FUNCTIONS FUNCTION PROCEDURE COMMENTS GOTO Partition Enter security code. Allows a user at one keypad to perform functions in another (Alpha Keypads only) Press [ ] key. partition, if that user is authorized to do so. Enter partition number (1-2).

  • Page 47: Summary Of Audible Notifications

    SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATIONS (ALPHA DISPLAY KEYPADS) S O U N D C A U S E DISPLAY LOUD “BEEPING” (keypads) FIRE ALARM FIRE!is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm is displayed. Temporal pulsed sound from external sounders* & 2-Way Voice keypad(s) LOUD, CONTINUOUS BURGLARY/AUDIBLE...

  • Page 48: Fixed-Word Keypads

    SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATIONS (FIXED-WORD DISPLAY KEYPADS) S O U N D C A U S E DISPLAY LOUD “BEEPING” (keypads) FIRE ALARM FIRE & ALARM!is displayed; zone number of zone in alarm is displayed. Temporal pulsed sound from external sounder* & keypad(s) LOUD, CONTINUOUS BURGLARY/AUDIBLE ALARM is displayed;...

  • Page 49: Glossary

    GLOSSARY The following glossary of terms are used throughout the manual. ARM/DISARM: "Armed" simply means that the burglary portion of your system is turned ON and is in a state of readiness. "Disarmed" means that the burglary system is turned OFF, and must be rearmed to become operational.
  • Page 50 UL NOTICE: This is a "GRADE A" system. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Part 15 STATEMENT This equipment has been tested to FCC requirements and has been found acceptable for use. The FCC requires the following statement for your information: This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception.
  • Page 51 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Part 68 NOTICE This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the front cover of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.
  • Page 52 CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS (DOC) STATEMENT N O T I C E A V I S L'étiquette du ministère des Communications du Canada identifie le matériel The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified homologué. Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est conforme à certaines equipment.
  • Page 53 WARNING! THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM While this system is an advanced design security system, it does not offer guaranteed protection against burglary or fire or other emergency. Any alarm system, whether commercial or residential, is subject to compromise or failure to warn for a variety of reasons.

  • Page 54: The Limitations Of This Alarm System

    WARNING! THE 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.

  • Page 55: Insurance Credit Request Form

    OWNER'S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST This form should be completed and forwarded to your homeowner's insurance carrier for possible premium credit. A. GENERAL INFORMATION: Insured's Name and Address: Insurance Company: Policy No.: ADEMCO VISTA-40 Other Type of Alarm: Burglary Fire Both...
  • Page 56 OWNER'S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST (cont.) E. SMOKE DETECTOR LOCATIONS Furnace Room Kitchen Bedrooms Attic Basement Living Room Dining Room Hall F. BURGLARY DETECTING DEVICE LOCATIONS: Front Door Basement Door Rear Door All Exterior Doors 1st Floor Windows All windows nterior locations All Accessible Openings, Including Skylights, Air Conditioners and Vents G.

  • Page 57: Ademco Warranty

    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 its security equipment (the "product") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from date of original purchase, under normal use and service.
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    165 Eileen Way, Syosset, New York 11791 Copyright © 1997 PITTWAY CORPORATION àN7003V2=ä N7003V2 7/98...

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