Honeywell control panel VISTA40 Security System User Manual

 
 
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Accessing Other Partitions (cont’d) 
ARM  P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
HIT  0-8  X X X -  -  X -  - 
The prompt displays all the partitions. The user 
may only arm/disarm the partitions they are 
assigned access to.  
To select the partition(s) that are to be armed, 
enter the desired number 1-8. An X will appear 
under that partition. Entering a partition’s 
number again will delete the “X” and that 
partition will not arm when this prompt is exited.   
Pressing 0 will turn all partitions the user is...

 
 
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Checking For Open Zones 
Using the ✳  READY Key 
Before 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: 
 DISARMED - PRESS 
 TO SHOW FAULTS 
Note: Some keypads light a green LED when 
the system is ready. If not lit, the...

 
 
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Displaying All Zone Descriptors 
Using the ✳  READY Key 
The Alpha Keypads can also display all the zone descriptors that are 
programmed in your system. The abbreviated instructions for the READY 
key will appear first, followed by the zone descriptors. Displaying all 
descriptors is useful when you need to know the zone number of a particular 
zone, as when bypassing zones. 
The Disarmed-Ready to arm message must be displayed before zone 
descriptors can be displayed. 
  READY 
 Press the...

 
 
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Bypassing Protection Zones 
Using the   6  BYPASS Key 
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. 
Note: The system will not allow fire or emergency...

 
 
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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  07 FRONT 
UPSTAIRS BEDROOM 
Typical bypass message 
In a few moments, all open zones will be 
displayed along with the...

 
 
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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....

 
 
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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. 
Check with your installer for a list of the zones that are bypassed during the 
INSTANT mode....

 
 
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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...

 
 
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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 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 
alarm has occurred and the main sounder has shut itself...