Honeywell control panel VISTA128FBPVISTA250FBP User Manual

 
 
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Bypassing Protection Zones (cont’d) 
Quick Bypass 
Your system allows you to easily bypass all open (faulted) zones without 
having to enter zone numbers individually.  
Note: All bypasses are removed when an OFF sequence (security code plus 
OFF) is performed. 
To use the Quick Bypass feature: 
  BYPASS 
1.  Enter your security code and press  6  then press  # . 
2. BYPASS  007 FRONT 
UPSTAIRS BEDROOM 
Typical bypass message 
In a few moments, all open zones will be 
displayed along with the...

 
 
– 32 – 
Bypassing Protection Zones (cont’d) 
Group Bypass 
Your system allows you to easily bypass a group of zones without having to 
enter zone numbers individually. The system provides up to 15 groups. There 
is no limit to the number of zones that may be assigned to any one group. 
Check with your installer for a list of zones assigned to the group(s). 
NOTES:  
All bypasses are removed when an OFF sequence (security code plus OFF) is 
performed. 
Users must be assigned the following attributes...

 
 
– 33 – 
Arming Perimeter Only 
(With Entry Delay ON) 
Using the   3  STAY key 
Use this key when you are staying home, but might expect someone to use 
the entrance door later. 
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. Late arrivals can enter through the entrance door without causing 
an alarm, but they must disarm the system within the entry delay period or 
an alarm will occur.  
The...

 
 
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Arming Perimeter Only 
(With Entry Delay ON) (cont’d) 
Auto-STAY Arming 
Auto-stay allows the system to automatically bypass certain zones if upon 
arming none of the entry/exit zones are faulted during the exit delay time (no 
one exits the premises). The system provides an option to set each burglary 
zone for Auto-stay. All zones enabled for auto-stay except for perimeter and 
day/night types of zones, has exit delay time when the partition is armed. 
Check with your installer for the...

 
 
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Arming Perimeter Only 
(With Entry Delay OFF) 
Using the   7  INSTANT Key 
Use this key when you are staying home and do not expect anyone to use the 
entrance door. 
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. The alarm will also sound immediately if anyone 
opens the entrance door. 
The system provides three INSTANT modes: INSTANT mode 1, 2, and 3. 
INSTANT modes 1 and 2,...

 
 
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Arming All Protection 
(With Entry Delay ON) 
Using the   2  AWAY Key 
Use this key when no one will be staying on the premises. 
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. 
You may leave through the entrance door during the exit delay period 
without causing an alarm. You may also reenter through the entrance door, 
but must disarm the system within the entry delay period or an alarm...

 
 
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Arming all Protection 
(with Entry Delay OFF) 
Using the   4  MAXIMUM Key 
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. 
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. You may leave through the entrance door during the exit delay 
period without causing an alarm, but...

 
 
– 38 – 
Quick Exit 
Using the   #  +   9  Keys 
The Quick Exit feature allows you to exit the armed partition without having 
to disarm and then rearm the partition. 
To Quick Exit the premises: 
1. Press the  # 
 key and then press the  9  key. 
2. The system will sound the exit beeps, if enabled, and will give you the 
programmed exit delay time to leave the premises. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  

 
 
– 39 – 
Disarming and Silencing Alarms 
Using the   1  OFF Key 
The OFF key is used to disarm the system and to silence alarm and trouble 
sounds. See Summary of Audible Notification section for information that 
will help you to 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. If you return after an 
alarm has occurred and the main sounder has shut itself...

 
 
– 40 – 
Using the Keyswitch 
General 
Your system may be equipped with a keyswitch for use when arming and 
disarming a partition. 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). If the system is disarmed and the 
green light is off, it indicates the system is not ready (one or 
more zones are open). 
 Red Light:  Lights when system is armed or memory of alarm...