Honeywell control panel VISTA128FBPVISTA250FBP User Manual

 
 
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Programming Device Timers (cont’d) 
Randomize Output Device Times 
Devices in your system may be set for a random schedule, whereby they will 
turn on and off at different times each day. This is useful when going on 
vacation and you desire the turning on and off of the lights to the give the 
appearance of someone being home. Your installer sets these devices for a 
random schedule. You can initiate a random schedule by either of the 
following methods: 
1. Enter your security code and...

 
 
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Using #77 Instant Activation Mode 
The #77 Instant Activation Mode is used to activate outputs, bypass zones, 
etc. immediately upon exiting the #77 Mode. The actions that may be 
activated are relay commands, arm/disarm commands, zone bypassing 
commands, and open/close access conditions. 
Relay Commands 
Action Code
 Action Specifier 
01   Relay On  Relay #  
02   Relay Off  Relay #   
03   Relay Close for 2 seconds  Relay #   
04   Relay Close XX minutes ✳ Relay # 
05   Relay Close YY...

 
 
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Using #77 Instant Activation Mode (cont’d) 
Bypass Commands 
Activation times 1 (Beginning), 2 (End), and 3 (During) are the only valid 
choices for bypass commands.  If 3 (During) is selected for auto-bypassing, 
the system bypasses the zone(s) specified on a particular zone list at the 
beginning of the window and unbypasses them at the end of the window.  If it 
is selected for auto unbypassing, the system removes the bypass at the 
beginning of the window and restores the bypass at the...

 
 
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Using #77 Instant Activation Mode (cont’d) 
Additional Commands 
Action Code
 Action Specifier 
77  Access Point Group Enable  Group # 
78  Access Point Group Disable  Group # 
To enter the Instant Activation Mode: 
Enter your security code; then press the [#] key followed by 77. 
 ACTION ? 
 
Enter the code for the desired action. The 
action codes are the events that are to take place 
when either the system exits the #77 Mode or the 
scheduled time is reached, depending on the action...

 
 
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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 1000 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 (continued) 
4. Use the [3] and [1] keys (for next and 
previous categories respectively) to 
display the categories of events. 
Press [8] to select a category and 
display the first event. Press [8] again 
for each subsequent event. 
Shows burglary alarm occurred in zone 
3 (C03) of partition 1 (P1), at 12:02AM 
on January 1. 
P1 01/01  12:02AM 
BURGLARY C003 
Typical 
Event Log 
Display
 
After the last event has been 
displayed, the END OF EVENT LOG 
message...

 
 
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Testing the System (To Be Conducted Weekly) 
Using the   5  TEST Key 
The TEST key puts your system into Burglary Walk Test mode, which allows each 
burglary protection point to be checked for proper operation. 
1.  Disarm the system and close all protected windows, doors, etc. READY should be 
displayed. 
  TEST 
2.  Enter your security code and press the  5  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...

 
 
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Fire Alarm System 
Your fire alarm system (if installed) is on 24 hours a day, providing 
continuous protection.  In the event of an emergency, the smoke and heat 
detectors automatically send signals to your Control, triggering a loud 
interrupting sound from the keypad and the optional exterior sounders.  
FIRE appears at your keypad and remains on until you silence the alarm. 
In Case Of Fire Alarm 
1. Should you become aware of a fire emergency before your detectors sense 
the problem, go...

 
 
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Fire Alarm System (cont’d) 
Event Display Lock 
If several zones produce an alarm, trouble or supervisory, the system will 
display the first zone that produced an event. To display the other zone(s) in 
alarm or trouble, press the [*] key for each zone.   
Fire Drill Test (Code + # + 69) 
This test causes Notification Appliance Circuits to be activated for the 
purpose of conducting a fire drill or a bell test.  This can only be activated by 
the installer or a master user from Partition 1...

 
 
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Trouble Conditions 
Typical Trouble Displays 
The word CHECK or TRBL on the Keypads display, accompanied by a rapid 
beeping at the Keypad, indicates there is a trouble condition in the system. 
To silence the beeping sound for trouble conditions, press any key. 
• “CHECK” or “TRBL” display accompanied by a display of CALL 
SERVICE indicates that a problem exists with the system that 
eliminates some of the protection. CALL FOR SERVICE 
IMMEDIATELY.  
• “CHECK” or “TRBL display accompanied by...