Honeywell control panel VISTA128B User Manual

 
 
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Access Door Control 
General Information 
Your system may be set up such that a locked access door (such as in a lobby) 
can be unlocked momentarily or for a specific period of time, using a keypad 
command.  Ask your installer if this has been done in our system. 
Executing 
There are several entries that can be entered at the keypad to activate this 
command: 
1.  Enter your security code + [0].
  The door will unlock for 2 seconds. 
2.  Enter your security code + [#] + 73, or security code...

 
 
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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 a keypad or a 
telephone keypad (if 4285 or 4286 VIP module is used). Ask your installer if 
this has been done in your system. 
To activate relays from a keypad, enter 4-digit security code + [#] +70. 
Follow the keypad prompts described below. 
To activate relays using a telephone and 4285 or 4286 VIP module, 
first...

 
 
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Using Schedules 
Delaying the Closing Time 
Your systems programmed schedules may automatically arm the system at a 
predetermined time. In the event a user must stay on the premises later than 
usual, users with master or manager authority levels can manually delay the 
automatic arming (closing) time up to 2 hours. To delay the closing time: 
1.  Enter your security code (master or manager authority levels only). 
2. Press the
  # 
 key, followed by 82. 
3.  A menu prompt will be displayed,...

 
 
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Using Schedules (cont’d) 
Before programming temporary schedule, use a worksheet similar to the one 
below to plan your schedule. This will make it easier when actually 
programming the schedule. 
Arm/Disarm 
Mon 
Tue 
Wed 
Thu 
Fri 
Sat 
Sun 
Windows        
Disarm Window        
 Start Time  HH:MM        
 Stop Time   HH:MM        
Arm Window        
 Start Time  HH:MM        
 Stop Time   HH:MM        
Programming Temporary Schedules 
Temporary schedules only affect the partition from...

 
 
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Using Schedules (cont’d) 
 
MON   ARM WINDOW  
07:45AM  08:45AM 
The cursor will be positioned on the tens of 
hours digit of the start time for the arm window. 
Repeat the previous steps to enter the start and 
stop time for Mondays arming window. 
TUE  DISARM WIND. 
07:45AM  08:45AM 
After the windows for that day have been 
completed, the system will prompt for disarm 
and arm time windows for the next day. Repeat 
the procedure for all days of the week. 
When all of the days have been...

 
 
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Programming Device Timers 
General Information 
Device timers consist of an ON time & an OFF time, and selected days of the 
week in which they are active. There are up to 20 timers that can be used to 
control various devices, such as lights or appliances. Your installer will have 
programmed the appropriate devices into the system (up to 96 devices can be 
programmed).  
Each timer controls a single device (designated as an output number) that 
you select. For example, timer 1 might be set...

 
 
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Programming Device Timers (cont’d) 
 
00 ON TIME ? 
00:00 PM 
Enter the time you want the device turned on 
using 00:01 - 11:59 format. When the display 
shows the desired time, press the [
✴] key to move 
to the AM/PM field. Press any key 0-9 to change 
the AM/PM indication. 
Enter 00:00 if this timer is not being used to turn 
something ON for the days selected below. (ex. 
using one timer to turn lights on one day and 
using another timer to turn them off on another 
day). 
00 OFF TIME ?...

 
 
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Event Log Procedures 
General Information 
The system has the ability to record 
various events in a history log wherein 
each event is recorded in one of five 
categories (listed below), with the time and 
date of its occurrence. The Event Log holds 
up to 224 events, with the oldest event 
being replaced by the logging of any new 
event after the log is full. Using an alpha 
keypad, the Event Log can be viewed one 
category at a time, or can display all 
events, regardless of category (ALL...

 
 
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Event Logging Procedures (cont’d) 
ALARM EVENT LOG 
Displays time and date for zones that 
have either caused an alarm or have been 
restored in the selected partition. 
CHECK EVENT LOG 
Displays time and date for zones that 
have caused a trouble or supervisory 
condition in the selected partition. 
BYPASS EVENT LOG 
Displays time and date for zones that 
have been bypassed in the partition. 
OPEN EVENT LOG 
Displays time, date and user number for 
each arming and disarming of the system...

 
 
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Testing The System 
(To Be Conducted Weekly) 
Using the 5 TEST  Key 
The TEST
 key puts your system into Test mode, that allows each protection point to 
be checked for proper operation. 
1.  Disarm the system and close all protected windows, doors, etc. READY should be 
displayed. 
2.  Enter your security code and press the  5 TEST
  key. 
3.  The external sounder should sound for 3 seconds and then turn off.  If the sounder 
does not sound, it may be due to dialer communication activity....