Honeywell control panel VISTA15 Security System User Manual

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Disarming and Silencing Alarms
Using the    1  Key
OFF
Use the 
OFF key to disarm the system and to silence alarm and
trouble sounds. See Summary of Audible Notification
 section for
information to help you 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 off, the keypad will beep rapidly when you enter,
indicating that an alarm has occurred during your
absence and an intruder may still be on the premises.
LEAVE 
IMMEDIATELY and 
CONTACT THE
POLICE from a nearby safe location.
To disarm the system and silence burglary alarms:
1.             +   1
 
(Security Code)OFF
Enter 4-digit security code, then press
the OFF key.
Example: Press  7
 2 9 6 then 
 1
 
2.****DISARMED****
READY TO ARM
Listen for 1 beep.
The keypad displays the 
READY TO
ARM message (if no alarms have occurred
while armed) and beeps once to confirm
that the system is disarmed. 
						

							Disarming and Silencing Alarms (contd)
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Memory of Alarm
If an alarm occurs, the keypad displays the zone number(s) that
caused the alarm and the type of alarm. These messages remain
displayed until cleared by a user.
To clear the display:
Note the zone number displayed and enter an OFF sequence.
             +    1
 *
(Security Code)OFF
Enter 4-digit security code, then press
the OFF key.*
Example: Press  7
 2 9 6 then  
 1
 *
If the 
READY message will not display, go to the displayed zone and
correct the fault (close windows, etc.). If the fault cannot be corrected,
notify your alarm company.
* In cases of an alarm, trouble, or 
CHECK message, the 4-digit secur-
ity code and OFF key must be entered into the system two times to
clear the display. 
						

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Bypassing Protection Zones
Using the    6   Key
BYPASS
This key is used when you want to arm your system with one or more
zones intentionally unprotected. Bypassed zones are unprotected and
will not cause an alarm when violated while your system is armed.
All bypasses are removed when an OFF sequence (security
code plus OFF) is performed. Bypasses are also removed if the
arming procedure that follows the bypass command is not successful.
The system will not allow fire zones to be bypassed.
To bypass zones, the system must be disarmed first.
1.            +    6
 
(Security Code)BYPASS
Enter 4-digit security code, then
press the BYPASS key.
Example: Press  7
 2 9 6 then 
 6
 
2.       
(Zone Numbers)
Enter zone numbers.
Enter the zone number(s) for the zones to
be bypassed (e.g., 01, 02, 03, etc.).
Important! All single-digit numbers
must be preceded by a zero (for example,
enter 01 for zone 1).
3.BYPASS  07 FRONT
UPSTAIRS BEDROOM
Typical bypass message
Wait.
The keypad displays the word 
BYPASS
along with each bypassed zone number
(and a zone descriptor if programmed).
Wait for these zones to be displayed, to be
sure that intended zones are bypassed.
4.DISARMED BYPASS
Ready  to  Arm
Arm as usual.
Arm the system as usual when the
keypad displays the 
READY TO ARM
message. 
						

							Bypassing Protection Zones (contd)
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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.
1.            +    6
 
(Security Code)BYPASS
Enter 4-digit security code, then
press the BYPASS key.
Example: Press  7
 2 9 6 then  
 6
 
2.BYPASS  07  FRONT
UPSTAIRS BEDROOM
Typical bypass message
Wait.
In a few moments, all open zones are
displayed along with the word 
BYPASS.
Wait for these zones to be displayed
before arming. Arming the system before
zones are displayed eliminates all
bypasses.
3.DISARMED BYPASS
Ready to Arm
Arm as usual.
Arm the system as usual when the
keypad displays the 
READY message.
Displaying Bypassed Zones
For determining what zones have been bypassed, all bypassed zones
can be displayed only when the system is disarmed, and when the
BYPASS message shown in step 3 above is displayed.
1.            +    6
 
(Security Code)BYPASS
Enter 4-digit security code, then
press the BYPASS key.
Example: Press  7
 2 9 6 then  
 6
 
2.BYPASS  07  FRONT
UPSTAIRS BEDROOM
Typical bypass message
Wait.
In a few moments, all open zones are
sequentially displayed along with the
word 
BYPASS. 
						

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Chime Mode
Using the   9  Key
CHIME
Your system can be set to alert you to the opening of a door or
window† while it is disarmed by using CHIME mode. When activated,
three beeps sound at the keypad whenever a protected perimeter door
or window is opened.
†
Or selected doors or windows if chime-by-zone feature is active. Ask
installer if this feature applies to your system.
Pressing the 
 Q
   key will display the open protection points.
Note that the CHIME mode can be activated only when the system is
disarmed.
To turn CHIME mode on:
1.            +    9
 
(Security Code)CHIME
Enter 4-digit security code, then
press the CHIME key.
Example: Press  7
 2 9 6 then  
 9
 
2.DISARMED  CHIME
Ready to Arm
View.
The 
CHIME message displays while
CHIME mode is on.
To turn CHIME mode off:
1.            +    9
 
(Security Code)CHIME
Enter 4-digit security code, then
press the CHIME key.
Example: Press  7
 2 9 6 then  
 9
 
2.****DISARMED****
READY TO ARM
View.
The 
DISARM CHIME message dis-
appears from the display. 
						

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Panic Keys
(For Manually Activating Silent and/or Audible Alarms)
Using Panic Keys
Your installer may have programmed your system to use special keys
to manually activate panic functions. The functions that might be
programmed are listed below. See your installer for the function(s)
that are programmed for your system.
ACTIVE PANIC FUNCTIONS
KEYS ZONE FUNCTION
1 and 
Q95
3 and # 96
Q and # 99
A95
B99
C96
To use a paired-key panic function, simply press both keys of the
assigned pair at the same time. If your keypad has lettered keys for
panic functions, press the designated key and hold it down for at least
2 seconds to activate the panic function.
Types of Panic Alarms
A silent emergency sends an alarm signal to the alarm monitoring
company,* but there are no audible alarms or visual displays.
An audible emergency sends an emergency message to the alarm
monitoring company* and sounds a loud, steady alarm at your keypad
and at any external sounders that are connected. (
ALARM plus a
zone number are also displayed).
A personal emergency alarm sends an emergency message to the
alarm monitoring company* and sounds at keypads, but not at
external sounders (
ALARM plus a zone number are also displayed).
A fire alarm sends a fire alarm message to the alarm monitoring
company* and uniquely activates keypad and external sounders
(
FIRE plus a zone number are also displayed).
*
If your system is connected to an alarm monitoring company 
						

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Using Device Commands
General Information
Your system may be set up so that certain lights or other devices can
be turned on or off by using the device command from the keypad.
Ask your installer if this has been done in your system.  If
programmed for your system, some devices may activate
automatically upon certain system conditions. In this case, the
following commands can be used to override the device activation. See
your installer for a full explanation of this feature.
To Activate Devices
Enter security code, then press # + 7 + device number.
  
          +    #   + 
7 +     
(Security Code) (Device Number)
Example:
 Press  7 2 9 6  then press 
#, then press 
7, then enter
the number representing the device you wish to activate.  See your
installer for device numbers assigned for your system.
To Deactivate Devices
Enter security code, then press # + 8 + device number.
  
          +    #   + 
8 +     
(Security Code) (Device Number)
Example:
 Press  7 2 9 6  then press 
#, then press 
8, then enter
the number representing the device you wish to deactivate. See your
installer for device numbers assigned for your system.
Device Device #/Description
1
2
3
4 
						

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Paging Feature
General Information
If the Paging feature has been programmed for your system, your
pager will respond to certain conditions as they occur in your system.
This message appears in a 7-digit format explained below.  You can
also send up to 16 additional digits that may consist of PIN numbers,
messages, reminders, etc.  These 16 digits are programmed by your
installer and will appear before the standard 7-digit message.
The [D] button, when pressed (if available), sends a special message
to a pager and displays 
Pager Msg sent on the keypad for 30 seconds
(on an alpha keypad). The message it sends is coded as 999-9999 and
signifies ANY message the user and recipient have decided is
appropriate.
Code Format
The 7-digit condition code that follows takes the following form: 
SSS-
00EE
SSS =  3-digit event code: 911 = Alarm
811 = Trouble
101 = Opening (disarm)
102 = Closing (arm AWAY)
00EE = The first 2 digits will always be 00. They are followed by the
2-digit user number or zone number, depending on the event
code.
Examples
Pager displays:  911–0004 .  This indicates that your system is
reporting an alarm (911) due to a fault in zone 4 (04).  
Alarm and
trouble codes are always followed by the zone numbers in which they
occur.
Pager displays:  101–0011
 .  This indicates that your system is
reporting an open (101) by user 11 (0011).  
Opening and 
closing
codes are always followed by the code number of the person who
caused it to happen.  User codes are individually assigned and
programmed into the system by your installer. 
						

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Security Codes
General Information
As an additional safety feature, other users who do not need to know
your code can be assigned different security codes. These secondary
users are identified by user numbers, which you select when you
assign a users security code. You can assign up to 14 additional user
codes (user numbers 03-16), including the Temporary and Duress
codes.  Note that the master (primary) user of the system is the only
one who can assign codes to secondary (or temporary) users, and is
user number 02; user number 01 is reserved for the installer of the
system.
All codes can be used interchangeably when performing system
functions (a system armed with one users code can be disarmed by
another users code), except the temporary code, described below.
Temporary Code
This code can be used to arm and disarm the system. It is typically
assigned to someone (such as a babysitter) who needs to arm/disarm
the system only at certain times. The temporary code is assigned to
user 15. The user of this code should 
not use the Quick Arming
feature described below. This code will automatically be removed
when the Master code is entered.
Duress Code
This feature is intended for use when you are forced to disarm or arm
the system under threat. When used, the system will operate
normally, but can silently notify the alarm monitoring company of
your situation, if that service has been provided. Duress code is
assigned to user 16.
Important: This code is useful only when the system is connected to
an alarm monitoring company. 
						

							Security Codes (cont’d)
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Quick Arming
Note that if Quick Arming was programmed by the installer, you can
press  the   #
  key in place of the security code when arming the
system. You must 
always use the security code to disarm the system,
however.
To Add a User or Change a Users Code
Important: 
Temporary users of the system (e.g., babysitter, cleaning staff)
should not be shown how to use any system function they do not need to know,
such as bypassing protection zones.
You must make sequential key depressions for all steps in a
procedure within 2 seconds of one another (e.g., perform steps 1, 2,
and 3 below with no delay between steps), or else the entire entry is
aborted and must be repeated from its beginning.
1.            +   8
 
(Master Code)
Enter 4-digit Master code, then press
the 
 8
 
 key.
Example: Press  2 0 5 9 then 
 8
 
2.         
(User Number)
Enter user number.
Enter the 2-digit user number (03-16) for
the user you are adding or changing.
3.             
(Users Code)
Enter users code.
Enter the new 4-digit security code for
that user.
Changing the Master Code
Follow the procedure for changing a users code, but enter user 02.
Additionally, when changing the Master code, you must perform step
3 twice with the same user code entry so that the new Master code
will be accepted by the system.