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This file includes instructions for the Vista 32, Vista 40, Vista 50, Vista 128, Vista 250 panels.

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ARMING

AWAY ARMING

Enter Access Code and push the AWAY(2) key. The console will beep twice and display the Armed message. The red ARMED indicator will light.

STAY ARMING

Enter Access Code and push the STAY(3) key. The console will beep three times and display the Armed message. The red ARMED indicator will light.

IF UNABLE TO ARM SYSTEM:

Before you can arm the system all protected doors, windows and  other protection zones must be closed or bypassed. To display open or faulted zones push the READY (*) key.

DISARMING THE SYSTEM AND SILENCING ALARMS

•To disarm the system enter Access Code and push the OFF(1) key.

 The 'Ready' message will be displayed and the console will emit a  single tone to confirm the system is disarmed.

•To silence a burglary alarm enter an Access Code and push the OFF (1) key.

•To silence a fire alarm simply push the OFF (1) key. Security code is not required.

•To clear the Memory of Alarm display enter an Access Code and push the OFF (1) key. Enter the Access Code and push the OFF (1) key a second time.

ACCESSING OTHER PARTITIONS

For partitioned systems, each keypad is assigned a default partition for display purposes, and will show only that partition's information. But, if the user is authorized, a keypad in one partition can be used to perform system functions in the other partition by using the GOTO command. Note that only those partitions authorized and programmed by the installer can be accessed in this manner.

•To go to another partition, enter your Access Code, then press * and the single-digit partition number

•Entering partition number 0 will return the keypad to it's original partition

•The keypad will remain in the new partition until directed to go to another partition, or until 2 minutes has elapsed with no keypad activity

BYPASSING

1.Enter Access Code and push the BYPASS (6) key.

2.Enter the 2-Digit Zone number(s) for the zone(s) to be bypassed. For Vista 128 and Vista 250, enter 3-digit zone number(s). When finished the console will display a "bypass" message along with each bypassed zone number accompanied by a beep for each

3.Arm the system as usual

DOOR CHIME

Enter your Access Code and  the CHIME (9) key to turn chime on/off

TROUBLE CONDITIONS

See Manual for complete details.

Common Trouble displays

•The word CHECK on the consoles display accompanied by a beeping at the console indicates a trouble condition in the system. To silence the beeping of any of these conditions hit any key.

•A display of CHECK and one or more zone numbers indicates that a problem exists with the displayed zone(s) and requires your attention.

Determine if the zones in the display are intact and make them so if they are not.

If the problem has been corrected the display can be cleared by entering the OFF sequence (Access Code plus OFF key) twice.

•If there are wireless sensors in your system the CHECK condition may also be caused by changes in the environment that prevents the receiver from hearing a particular sensor.

•A display of BAT with no zone number or beeping indicates that the main standby battery in your control is weak.

•A display of BAT with a Zone Number and a once per 40 seconds beeping at the console indicated a low battery condition exists in the wireless sensor displayed.

OTHER TROUBLE DISPLAYS

•dl: If this remains displayed for more than one minute your system is disabled. CALL FOR SERVICE.

This message is displayed for 1 minute after applying power to the system

•CC: The system is in communication with central station.

•FC: a communication failure has occurred.

•OC: The console is not receiving signals from the control panel and sees an open circuit. If this message persists for more than 10 minutes CALL FOR SERVICE.

POWER FAILURE

•If there is no console display at all and the POWER indicator (if present) is not lit operating power for the system has stopped and the system is inoperative. CALL FOR SERVICE.

•If the message 'AC LOSS' or 'NO AC' is displayed and the POWER indicator (if present) is off, the console is operating on battery power only.

CALL FOR SERVICE if AC power can not be restored.

programming access codes

Refer to user manual for full instructions on access code changes

Add a user (alpha keypads only)

1.Enter Master/Manager Code then press the Code (8) key

2.Enter new user's 2-digit user number

For Vista 128 and Vista 250 panels enter 3-digit user number

3.Enter Access Code for that user

4.At the prompt enter the Authority level for that user in this partition (1-5)

For Vista 40 panel enter authority level (2-6)

5.Follow prompts, 1 = Yes, 0 = No

Change a user's code (alpha keypads only)

1.Enter Master/Manager Code then press the Code (8) key

2.Enter 2-digit user number

For Vista 128 and Vista 250 panels enter 3-digit user number

3.Enter new Access Code for that user

4.Press 0 (No) at prompt

delete a user (alpha keypads only)

1.Enter Master/Manager Code then press the Code (8) key

2.Enter 2-digit user number to be deleted

For Vista 128 and Vista 250 panels enter 3-digit user number

3.Enter Master/Manager Code

4.Press 1 (Yes) at prompt