Honeywell control panel VISTA20SE Security System User Manual

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ABOUT THE KEYPADS
Fixed-Word Keypad Displays
AWAYAll burglary zones, interior & perimeter, are
armed.
STAYPerimeter burglary zones, such as protected
windows and doors, are armed.
INSTANTPerimeter burglary zones armed and entry delay
is turned off.
BYPASSOne or more burglary protection zones have been
bypassed.
NOT READYAppears when burglary portion of the system is
not ready for arming (due to open protection
zones).
READYThe burglary portion of the system is ready to be
armed.
NO ACAppears when AC power has been cut off.
System is operating on backup battery power.
ACAppears when AC power is present.
CHIMEAppears when the CHIME feature is activated.
BATLow battery condition in a wireless sensor
(if zone number is displayed) or low system
battery (if no zone number is displayed).
00ALARM
CHECK
FIRE
AWAY
STAY
INSTANT
BYPASS
NO AC
CHIME
BAT
NOT READY
0000
STYLE ASTYLE B
FIXED-WORD KEYPAD
 DISPLAYS
ALARMAppears when an intrusion has been detected and the system is armed (also appears during
a fire alarm or audible emergency alarm). Accompanied by the protection zone in alarm.
CHECKAppears when a malfunction is discovered in the system at any time or if an open circuit is
detected in a FIRE zone at any time or a fault in a DAY/NIGHT burglary zone during a
disarmed period. Accompanied by a display of zone number in trouble.
FIREAppears when a fire alarm is present. Accompanied by a display of the zone in alarm. 
						

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FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPADS
1.ALPHA DISPLAY WINDOW: A 1-line or 2-line, Liquid
Crystal Display (LCD).  Displays protection point
identification and system status, messages, and user
instructions.
2.OFF
 KEY: Disarms the burglary portion of the system,
silences alarms and audible trouble indicators, and clears
visual alarm trouble after the problem has been corrected.
3.AWAY KEY: Completely arms both perimeter and interior
burglary protection for backup protection by sensing an
intruders movements through protected interior areas as
well as guarding protected doors, windows, etc. Entrance
can be made through an entry delay zone without causing
an alarm if the system is disarmed before the entry delay
time expires.
4.STAY KEY: Arms the perimeter burglary protection,
guarding protected doors, windows and other perimeter
protection points, and sounds an alarm if one is opened.
Interior protection is not armed, which allows movement
within your house without causing an alarm. Entrance can
be made through an entry delay zone without causing an
alarm if the system is disarmed before the entry delay time
expires.
5.MAXIMUM
 KEY: Arms in manner similar to AWAY mode,
but eliminates the entry delay period, thus providing
maximum protection. An alarm will occur immediately upon
opening any protection point, including entry delay zones.6.TEST
 KEY:  Tests the system and alarm sounder.
7.BYPASS
 KEY: Removes individual protection zones
from being monitored by the system. Displays currently
bypassed protection zones.
8.INSTANT KEY: Arms in manner similar to STAY mode,
but turns off the entry delay period, offering greater security
while inside and not expecting any late arrivals.  An alarm
will occur immediately upon opening any perimeter
protection point, including entry delay zones
9.CODE
 KEY: Allows the entry of additional user codes
that can be given to other users of the system.
10.CHIME KEY: Turns the CHIME mode on and off. When
on, any entry through a protected delay or perimeter zone
while the system is disarmed will cause a tone to sound at
the Keypad(s).
11.READY KEY: When depressed prior to arming the
system, the keypad will display all open protection zones
within the keypads home partition.
12.   #  
 KEY: Permits ARMING of the system without use of
a security code (Quick Arm, if programmed). Also used to
view the second line of single-line Alpha keypads.
13.KEYS 0-9: Used to enter your individual security access
code(s). 
						

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14.POWER/READY INDICATOR: On
keypads with a “POWER” LED, primary
power is on when lit. If off, system is
operating on backup battery power. On
keypads with a “READY” LED, system is
ready to be armed if lit, while unlit
indicates system is not ready (a zone is
open).
15.ARMED INDICATOR:  (RED) Lit when
the system has been armed (STAY,
AWAY, INSTANT or MAXIMUM).
16.INTERNAL SOUNDER:  Source of
audible internal warning and confirmation
sounds, as well as alarms (see
Summary of Audible Notifications).
17.A-B-C PANIC KEYS:  Some keypads
use key pairs to activate panic alarms,
rather than individual keys. Refer to the
PANIC KEYS section for descriptions of
these keys.
IMPORTANT!: When you use the keypadto enter codes and commands, press thekeys within 2 seconds of one another. If 2seconds elapse without a key depression,the entry is aborted and must be repeatedfrom its beginning.
READY
ARMED
PA N I C
OFF AWAY STAYMAX TEST BYPASSINSTANT CODE CHIMEREADY1
2
36 5 4
89 70
*
#
A
B
C
1512
5
3
4
6
7
9
10
12
13
11 8 17 14
16
SHOWN WITH KEYPAD
COVER REMOVED
TYPICAL ALPHA KEYPAD
Fixed-Word Consoles are functionally similar, except for
screen displays. 
						

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CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES
Using the   

 
READY KeyBefore arming your system, all protected doors, windows and other protection zones
must be closed or bypassed (see BYPASSING section). Otherwise the keypad will
display a Not Ready message. Using the READY key will display all zones that are
faulted, making it easier for you to secure any open zones.
To show faulted zones:
DIS ARM E D -  PRE SS 
 

Note:  A green READY indicator (if present) on the keypad will be lit
T O  SH OW   F AUL TS
if the system is ready to be armed
.  If not lit, the system is not ready.
 READY
1.  


 PRESS THE READY KEY
Do not enter security code, but simply press the
READY key.
2.
F AULT   05  F RONT
UPST AIRS  BE DROOM
SECURE FAULTED ZONES
Typical fault display shows open zones. Secure or
bypass the zones displayed before arming the system.
3.




 DISARME D 




RE ADY T O ARM
SYSTEM CAN BE ARMED
The Ready message will be displayed when all pro-
tection zones have been either closed or bypassed.
You may now arm the system as usual. 
						

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ARMING PERIMETER ONLY
(With Entry Delay ON)
Using the    3  
STAY keyUse 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.
Close all protected perimeter windows and doors before arming (see CHECKING
FOR OPEN ZONES section).  The green READY indicator (if present) on the keypad
should be lit if the system is ready to be armed.
 STAY
1.   
     
   
   
 +    3  
ENTER SECURITY CODE THEN PRESS STAY
(Security Code)
Example: 7
 2
 9
 6
  then press the STAY key.
2.
ARME D 



S
TAY




LISTEN FOR 3 BEEPS
The keypad will beep three times and will display the
armed STAY message. The red ARMED indicator also
lights.
You can restart the exit delay at any time after arming in STAY mode by pressing the


 key. This is useful if you wish to open the entry/exit door to let someone in after
arming the system and avoids having to disarm the system and then re-arm it again. 
						

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ARMING PERIMETER ONLY
(With Entry Delay OFF)
Using the
  7   INSTANT
KeyUse 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.
Close all protected perimeter windows and doors before arming (see CHECKING
FOR OPEN ZONES section).  The green READY indicator (if present) on the keypad
should be lit if the system is ready to be armed.
INSTANT
1.   
   
   
   
 +    7  
ENTER SECURITY CODE THEN PRESS INSTANT
(Security Code)
Example: 7
 2
 9
 6
  then press the INSTANT key.
2.
ARME D 


 INST ANT  


LISTEN FOR 3 BEEPS
The keypad will beep three times and will display the
armed INSTANT message. The red ARMED indicator
also lights.
You can restart the exit delay at any time after arming in INSTANT mode by pressing
the 


 key. This is useful if you wish to open the entry/exit door to let someone in after
arming the system and avoids having to disarm the system and then re-arm it again. 
						

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ARMING ALL PROTECTION
(With Entry Delay ON)
Using the
  2   AWAY KeyUse 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 re-enter through the entrance door, but must disarm the system within the
entry delay period or an alarm will occur.
Close all protected perimeter windows and doors before arming (see CHECKING
FOR OPEN ZONES section). The green READY indicator (if present) on the keypad
should be lit if the system is ready to be armed.
  AWAY
1.   
   
   
   
 +    2  
ENTER SECURITY CODE THEN PRESS AWAY
(Security Code)
 
Example: 7
 2
 9
 6
  then press the AWAY key.
2.
ARME D 



 
AWAY 



YOU MAY E XIT  NOW
LISTEN
The keypad will beep twice, or beep continuously if exit
warning has been programmed for your system, and
displays the armed AWAY message. The red ARMED
indicator also lights.
The You May Exit Now portion of the message
disappears when the exit delay expires. 
						

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ARMING ALL PROTECTION
(With Entry Delay OFF)
Using the
  4   MAXIMUM
KeyUse 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 an
alarm will be sounded as soon as someone re-enters.
Close all protected perimeter windows and doors before arming (see CHECKING
FOR OPEN ZONES section). The green READY indicator (if present) on the keypad
should be lit if the system is ready to be armed.
MAXIMUM
1.   
   
   
   
 +    4  
ENTER SECURITY CODE THEN PRESS MAXIMUM
(Security Code)
Example: 7
 2
 9
 6
  then press the MAXIMUM key.
2.
ARME D 


MAXIMUM


YOU MAY E XIT  NOW
LISTEN
The keypad will beep twice, or beep continuously if exit
warning has been programmed for your system, and
will display the armed MAXIMUM message
(AWAY/INSTANT on fixed-word keypads). The red
ARMED indicator also lights.
The You May Exit Now portion of the message
disappears when the exit delay expires. 
						

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DISARMING AND SILENCING ALARMS
Using the
  1   OFF KeyUse the OFF key to disarm the system and to silence alarm and trouble sounds. See
SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION section for information which 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 alarmhas occurred and the main sounder has shut itself off, the keypad will beep rapidlyupon entering, indicating that an alarm has occurred during your absence and anintruder may still be on the premises. LEAVE IMMEDIATELY and CONTACT THEPOLICE from a nearby safe location.To disarm the system and silence burglary alarms:
OFF
1.   
   
   
   
 +    1  
ENTER SECURITY CODE, THEN PRESS OFF
(Security Code)
Example: 7
 2
 9
 6
  then press the OFF key.
2.




 DISARME D 




RE ADY T O ARM
LISTEN FOR 1 BEEP
The “Ready” message will be displayed (if no alarms
have occurred while armed) and the keypad will beep
once to confirm that the system is disarmed. 
						

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DISARMING AND SILENCING ALARMS
(Continued)
Memory of AlarmIf 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
(enter your security code and press the OFF key).
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.