Honeywell control panel VISTA15P VISTA20P Security System User Manual

 
 
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Functions of the Keypads 
 
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OFF
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MAX
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INSTANT
READY
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AWAY
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TEST
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CODE
0
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STAY
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BYPASS
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CHIME
#
ARMED
READY
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MESSAGE
 MIC
 RECORD
VOLUME
 PLAY
STATUS
 VOICE
FUNCTION
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2019
 
 
Voice-capable 2-line Alpha keypad  
(shown with flip-down front door removed)  
 
IMPORTANT!   
• Match  the numerical callouts in the above graphic with th e corresponding number on the 
following pages for a description of usage. 
•...

 
 
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Functions of the Keypads (cont’d)  
NOTE:  The  functions  printed  directly  on  the 
keys  indicate  their  primary  purpose;  the 
functions printed under some of the keys (shown 
in  brackets  under  the  respective  key),  indicate 
their alternate or secondary purpose. 
 
1.  DISPLAY WINDOW  
  Alpha Display Keypads:   2-line, 32-
character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)  
keypads that display protection point 
identification, system status, and  
messages.  
  Fixed-Word Display Keypads:...

 
 
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Functions of the Keypads (cont’d)   
11.  #         This key can be used for Quick 
Arming of the system without use of a 
security code (if programmed).  [ FUNCTION ] On Voice keypads, enables 
the desired voice or volume function. 
12.   0        
  
[ VOICE ] On Voice keypads, enables the 
RECORD, VOLUME and PLAY  
functions.  
13.  
 READY Used to display all open 
protection zones.   [ STATUS ] On Voice keypads, a 
momentary press of the STATUS key  
annunciates the current system...

 
 
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Entry/Exit Delays 
Entry Delay 
Entry Delays give you time to disarm the system whe n you re-enter through the 
designated entrance door. There are two entry delay s (if programmed). The first is for 
your primary entrance and the second can be used fo r a secondary entrance, where a 
longer delay is required to walk to the keypad to d isarm the system. 
 
You must disarm the system before the entry delay p eriod ends, or an alarm will 
occur. The keypad beeps during the entry delay peri od,...

 
 
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Entry/Exit Delays (cont’d) 
 
Exit Alarms  
Exit Error Conditions  
Whenever you arm the system, the exit delay begins.  If an entry/exit door or interior 
zone is faulted before exit delay expires and remai ns faulted (e.g., exit door left open), 
the system sounds an alarm and starts the  entry delay timer. If you disarm the 
system before the entry delay ends, the alarm sound  stops and the message ALARM 
CANCELED  or CA is displayed on the keypad, alon g with a zone number 
indicating the...

 
 
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Checking For Open Zones  
Using the [


] Key to Display and Announce System Status  
Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows and other protection zones 
must be closed or bypassed; otherwise the keypad wi ll display a Not Ready 
message.     
Use the READY  key to display all faulted zones, making it easier  for you to identify 
and secure any open zone. 
 
1.  Press [] (do not enter code first) to display faulted 
zones . 
2.  Secure or bypass the zones displayed. 
 The...

 
 
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Arming the System  
STAY Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Entry Delay On 
  Used when you want to arm the system with persons  staying inside (or if you have 
pets that are moving throughout the premises). 
   The door & window sensors are armed, but interior  motion detectors are disarmed. 
   Exit delay begins (you can leave through the entry /exit door, if desired). 
   An alarm sounds if any protected window or non-ent ry/exit door is opened. 
   You may otherwise move freely within the...

 
 
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Arming the System (cont’d)  
Arming Commands 
Before arming, close all perimeter doors and windows and make sure the Ready to Arm 
message is displayed.
 
Mode  Press these keys…   Keypad Confirms By…  
STAY security code + 3
  STAY  
  
 three beeps† 
  armed STAY message displayed 
  red ARMED indicator lights 
NIGHT- 
STAY  security code + 3
  STAY +  3  STAY 
  
 three beeps† 
  NIGHT-STAY message displayed 
  red ARMED indicator lights 
INSTANT  security code + 7
 INSTANT  
  ...

 
 
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Arming the System (cont’d) 
Single Button Arming 
The “A”, “B”, “C”, and/or “D” keys on your keypad may have been programmed for 
single-button arming. Note that while it is not nec essary to use a security code for 
arming (by using the Quick Arm method described pre viously), a security code must 
always be used when manually disarming the system. 
 
If Single-Button Arming is programmed:     A function key has been assigned to a specific typ e of arming: STAY mode, NIGHT-
STAY mode, AWAY...

 
 
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Keyswitch 
 
Using the Keyswitch 
Your system may be equipped with a keyswitch for use when arming and disarming. 
Red and green lights on the keyswitch plate indicat e 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 gree n light is off, it 
indicates the system is not ready (one or more zone s are open). 
Red Light:   Lights or flashes when system is armed in AWAY or  STAY...