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Vista-15 Installation And Setup Manual page 68

VISTA-15/VISTA-15CN Installation and Setup Guide
Arming Commands
The following is a brief list of system commands. For detailed information concerning system functions, refer to the User
Guide.
Disarmed, Not Ready
Arming AWAY
Arming NIGHT-STAY ........... Enter code + [3] (STAY) + [3] (STAY), or [#] + [3] + [3]
Arming STAY
Arming INSTANT
Arming MAXIMUM ............... Enter code + [4] (MAXIMUM) or [#] + [4]
Disarming
Bypassing Zones
Forced (Quick) Bypass......... (If enabled) To automatically bypass all faulted zones, use the Quick
Chime Mode ........................... Enter code + [9] (CHIME).
The arming state of the system can be changed at any time by entering the 4-digit user code plus the number key (2, 3,
4, or 7) that represents the arming state desired. It is not necessary to disarm the system in order to make the desired
change.
Quick Arming
If you enabled Quick Arm for the system (field
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With the system in the disarmed state you can press the [#] key instead of entering the security
code to perform any of the arming procedures (STAY, NIGHT-STAY, INSTANT, AWAY, or
MAXIMUM).
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The [A], [B], and [C] keys provide single-button arming capability. However, the arming state can
only be increased when using these lettered keys as follows: if you armed the system using the [B]
(STAY) key, you can increase the arming level by pressing the [C] (NIGHT-STAY) key or [A]
(AWAY) key.
If you armed the system using the [C] (NIGHT-STAY) key, your only option is to use the [A]
(AWAY) key to increase the level of security. (These lettered keys must be pressed and held down
for a minimum of 2 seconds).
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The [A], [B], and [C] keys are disabled for panic operation.
These arming-level changes transmit an Opening report followed by the appropriate report of the
armed state to the Central Station. The security code is always required, however, when disarming
the system. When an alarm occurs, keypad sounding and external sounding occur, and the zone(s)
in alarm are displayed on the keypad. Pressing any key silences the keypad sounder for 10 seconds.
Disarming the system silences both keypad and external sounders. When the system is disarmed,
any zones that were in an alarm condition during the armed period are displayed. To clear this
display, simply repeat the disarm sequence (enter the security code and press the OFF key) again.
The interior zones (Interior or Interiors with Delay), have the following characteristics:
12–2
Before arming, the system must be in the Ready condition (all zones
must be intact). If the NOT READY message appears, press [
(READY key) to display faulted zones.
Enter code + [2] (AWAY), or [#] + [2]
seconds
for 2 seconds, which arms the interior zones (Interior Follower and/or
Interior with Delay) programmed in Zone List 05. All other interior
zones are automatically bypassed. The installer determines which zones
are to be included in this list.
Enter code + [3] (STAY), or [#] + [3]
seconds.
Enter code + [7] (INSTANT) or [#] + [7]
Enter code + [1] (OFF).
Enter code + [6] (BYPASS) + zone number(s).
Bypass method: Enter code + [6] (BYPASS), then wait for all open zones
to be displayed. Arm the system when display indicates BYPASS and
READY TO ARM.
To turn chime off, enter code + [9] (CHIME) again.
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If Quick Arm (field
✱
21):
Arming Mode Interior Zones
Bypassed
STAY
NIGHT-STAY Bypassed
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.
✱
21) is enabled.
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, or depress the [A] key for 2
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, or depress [C]
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, or depress the [B] key for 2
†
.
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.
Interior Zones in Zone List 05
Does not apply
Armed
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