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  • Page 1 ® K5309-1V1 8/01 Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT! PROPER INTRUSION PROTECTION For proper intrusion coverage, sensors should be located at every possible point of entry to a home or commercial premises. This would include any skylights that may be present, and the upper windows in a multi-level building. In addition, we recommend that radio backup be used in a security system so that alarm signals can still be sent to the Central Monitoring Station in the event that the telephone lines are out of order (alarm signals are normally sent over...
  • Page 3 System Overview ........................5 Introduction .......................... 5 System Basics ........................5 About The Keypads ........................ 8 General Information......................8 Functions of the Keypads....................10 Entry/Exit Delays ......................... 12 Exit Delay..........................12 Entry Delay ......................... 12 Exit Alarms ......................... 13 Checking For Open Zones ....................13 Using the [∗] Key ........................
  • Page 4 Macro Key Programming & Usage................... 23 About Macro Keys....................... 23 Example of Macro Programming ..................24 Using a Programmed Macro Key..................24 Using Device Commands ....................25 Paging Feature ........................26 About Automatic Paging ....................26 Single Button Paging......................27 Latch Key Paging .......................
  • Page 5 Congratulations on your ownership of an ADEMCO Security System. You've made a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the latest in security protection technology today, and millions of premises are protected by ADEMCO systems. This system provides: • Three forms of protection: burglary, fire* and emergency •...
  • Page 6 • Partitioned systems (VISTA-20P) can include a common zone area, which is an area shared by users of both partitions (such as a lobby in a building).
  • Page 7 Paging Feature • If programmed, the system can automatically send certain system condition messages to up to four (VISTA-20P) or two (VISTA-15P) pagers. • The display consists of code numbers that indicate the type of condition that has occurred.
  • Page 8 Your keypads allow you to control all system functions. The keypads feature the following: • A telephone style (digital) keypad • Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) which shows the nature and location of all occurrences • Built-in sounder which will sound during alarms and troubles. The sounder also "beeps"...
  • Page 9 All burglary zones, interior and AWAY: AWAY NIGHT NO AC perimeter, are armed. PHONE TEST BYPASS NOT READY STAY: Perimeter burglary zones, such as STAY ALARM CHIME BAT protected windows and doors, are FIRE CHECK INSTANT CANCELED armed. 6150disp TYPICAL FIXED-WORD DISPLAY INSTANT: Entry delay is turned off: (6150 shown)
  • Page 10 1. DISPLAY WINDOW. This key can be used for "Quick Alpha Display Keypads: 2-line, 32- Arming" of the system without use of a character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) security code (if programmed). keypads that display protection point 10. KEYS 0–9: Used to enter your security identification, system status, and messages.
  • Page 11 ARMED AWAY STAY READY TEST BYPASS INSTANT CODE CHIME READY V20P-001-V0 (Keypads shown without swing-down front door) IMPORTANT! • When entering codes and commands, sequential key depressions must be made within 4-5 seconds of one another. If 4-5 seconds elapse without a key depression, the entry will be aborted and must be repeated from its beginning.
  • Page 12 Partition 1 ___________________________________________________________ Exit Delay: seconds Entry Delay 1: seconds Entry Delay 2: seconds NOTE: Entry/Exit times set for partition 1 also apply to the common zone (VISTA-20P). Partition 2 (VISTA-20P)______________________________________________ Exit Delay: seconds Entry Delay 1: seconds Entry Delay 2: seconds –...
  • Page 13 Whenever you arm the system, the exit delay begins. If an entry/exit door or interior zone is faulted when the exit delay ends (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 "CANCELED ALARM"...
  • Page 14 • Used when you want to arm the system with persons staying inside (or if you have pets that are moving throughout the premises). • The perimeter sensors are armed, but interior sensors are left disarmed. • Exit delay begins (you can leave through the entry/exit door, if desired). •...
  • Page 15 If so, you can press and hold the appropriate function key for 2 seconds to arm the system. See your installer for the designated functions (see Single Button Arming section). Refer to the Accessing Other Partitions section for information on multi-partiion arming (VISTA-20P). – 15 – Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 16 The “A”, “B”, “C”, and/or “D” keys on your keypad may have been programmed for single-button arming. Note that while it will not be necessary to use a security code for arming, a security code must always be used to disarm the system. If Single-Button Arming is programmed: •...
  • Page 17 Your system may be equipped with a keyswitch for use when arming and disarming. Red and green lights on the keyswitch plate indicate the status of your system as follows: Green Light: Lights when the system is disarmed and ready to be armed (no open zones).
  • Page 18 The OFF key is used to disarm the system, silence alarm and trouble sounds, and clear alarm memories. IMPORTANT: If you return and the main burglary sounder is on, DO NOT ENTER, but CONTACT 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 upon your entering, indicating that an alarm has occurred during your absence.
  • Page 19 Use t his key when you want to arm your system with one or more zones intentionally unprotected. The system must be disarmed first. Vent Zones: Your system may have certain windows set as “vent” zones, which are automatically bypassed if left open when arming the system (you do not need to manually bypass them).
  • Page 20 If programmed, "Quick Bypass" allows you to easily bypass all open (faulted) zones without having to enter zone numbers individually. This feature is useful if, for example, you routinely leave certain windows open when arming at night. + 6 + [#] Alpha Display: (-7%61)(  46)77 (Security Code)
  • Page 21 The system lets you view its time and date setting on an alpha keypad. Alpha Display: +[#] + [6] [3] (-7%61)( (Security Code) OR, press the function key (A, B, C, or D) for viewing 6)%(= 83 %61 current date and time, if programmed. A typical time/date display is shown.
  • Page 22 Your system may have been programmed to use special keys to manually activate emergency (panic) functions as follows: This Function Sends this signal* With This Sounding… Silent Alarm silent alarm no audible alarm or any visual display indicating that a silent alarm has been initiated.
  • Page 23 - Bypassing particular zone(s) - Activating relay(s) for turning on (or off) lights, fans, etc. • Up to four (VISTA-20P) or two (VISTA-15P) macros can be assigned – but no more than one macro to a key. • Macros can be activated only by users with authority levels authorized to perform the macro’s function.
  • Page 24 Typical Macro Alpha Display: The keypad beep to acknowledge your input and displays the command you entered (followed by “F”). 1%'63 4+1 4. Enter the next command, followed by press/holding the “D” key for at least two seconds. The keypad beeps and displays the keystrokes entered so far.
  • Page 25 Your system may be set up so that it can control certain lights or other devices. • Some devices may be automatically turned on or off by the system. • You may be able to override automatically controlled devices using the commands described below.
  • Page 26 Your system may be set up to automatically send messages to several pagers (4 pagers for VISTA-20P, 2 pagers for VISTA-15P) as certain conditions occur in your system. • The following events can be programmed by your installer to be sent to the pagers: arming and disarming †...
  • Page 27 Your system may be set up so you can manually send a message to up to four (VISTA- 20P) or two (VISTA-15P) pagers. • Your installer programs the paging function key and the pager phone numbers. • Pressing the paging keys sends the message to the selected pager.
  • Page 28 Your installer assigned a master code that is used to perform all system functions. In addition, you can assign different security codes for use by other users (VISTA-20P provides 46 additional codes; VISTA-15P provides 30 additional codes). • Only the System Master and Partition Master can assign user codes to users.
  • Page 29 Refer to the User Setup chart at the back of this manual for factory assignments of user attributes and to keep a record of user programming. NOTE: Partition Master codes (VISTA-20P only) apply only to those user numbers previously assigned (by the system master/installer) to the partition master’s partition.
  • Page 30 Each keypad is assigned a default partition for display purposes, and will show only that partition's information. • 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. Refer to the GOTO section.
  • Page 31 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. • You must use an Alpha keypad to access another partition. • Keypads automatically return to their original partition after 2 minutes with no keypad activity.
  • Page 32 Your system may have been set up to use a common zone, which is Ask your installer if a an area shared by users of both partitions, such as a foyer or lobby. "common zone" was If so, please note the following: assigned.
  • Page 33 • Schedules can be set to automatically repeat at various intervals. • Schedules can be set for random starting, if desired. • VISTA-20P provides up to 16 user schedules; VISTA-15P provides up to 4 user schedules. Alpha Displays: + [#] + [6] [4]...
  • Page 34 5. For event number “02,” enter the access group +6394 291&)6 number. Otherwise, this prompt is skipped. < Press [∗] to continue to the “Start” prompt below. 6. For event numbers “03-07,” enter the partition 4%68-8-32 number to be armed or disarmed. <...
  • Page 35 The system records various events in a history log, which can be viewed by the master user using an Alpha Display keypad. • The Event Log holds up to 100 (VISTA-20P) or 50 (VISTA-15P) events. • Events are displayed in chronological order, from most recent to oldest.
  • Page 36 The TEST key puts your system into the Test mode, which allows each protection point to be checked for proper operation. • The keypad sounds a single beep every 40 seconds as a reminder that the system is in the Test mode. •...
  • Page 37 "Check" and he word CHECK on the keypad's display, accompanied by a "Battery" Displays "beeping" at the keypad, indicates a trouble condition in the system. To silence the beeping for these conditions, press any key. 1. A display of "CHECK" and one or more zone numbers indicates that a problem exists with the displayed zone(s) and requires your attention.
  • Page 38 Words or letters in parentheses ( ) are those that are displayed on Alpha Display keypads. Other Trouble COMM. FAILURE Indicates that a failure has occurred in Displays (or FC) the telephone communication portion of your system. CALL FOR SERVICE. Any “beeping”...
  • Page 39 Other Trouble AC LOSS The system is operating on battery power Displays (or NO AC) only due to an AC power failure. (Continued) If only some lights are out on the premises, check circuit breakers and fuses and reset or replace as necessary. If AC power cannot be restored and a “low system battery”...
  • Page 40 Taking Care of The components of your security system are designed to be as Your System maintenance-free as possible. However, to make sure that your system is in reliable working condition, do the following: 1. Test your system weekly . 2.
  • Page 41 THIS SECTION APPLIES ONLY TO RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS General Your fire alarm system (if installed) is on 24 hours a day, for continuous protection. In the event of an emergency, the strategically located smoke and heat detectors will sound their alarms and automatically send signals to your system, triggering a loud, interrupted pulsed sound* from the Keypad(s) and any external sounders.
  • Page 42 THIS SECTION APPLIES ONLY TO RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS Manually 1. Should you become aware of a fire emergency before your smoke or Initiating heat detectors sense the problem, go to your nearest keypad and manually initiate an alarm by pressing the panic key assigned for a Fire Alarm FIRE emergency for 2 seconds.
  • Page 43 THIS SECTION APPLIES ONLY TO RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS With regard to the number and placement of smoke/heat detectors, we subscribe to the recommendations contained in the National Fire Protection Association's National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72) noted below. Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows: A smoke detector installed outside of each separate sleeping area, in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional story of the...
  • Page 44 THIS SECTION APPLIES ONLY TO RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS • • BACK • FRONT – 44 – Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...
  • Page 45 FUNCTION PROCEDURE COMMENTS Check Zones Press READY key. View faulted zones when system not ready. Arm System Enter code. Press arming key desired: Arms system in mode selected. (AWAY, STAY, NIGHT-STAY, MAXIMUM, INSTANT) Quick Arm Press #. Press arming key desired: Arms system in mode selected, quickly (if programmed) (AWAY, STAY, MAXIMUM, INSTANT)
  • Page 46 SOUND CAUSE DISPLAY LOUD, FIRE ALARM FIRE is displayed; zone number of zone in INTERRUPTED * alarm is displayed. If a fire alarm is manually activated, zone number 95 will be displayed. Keypad & Ext. LOUD, BURGLARY/AUDIBLE ALARM is displayed. Zone number of zone in CONTINUOUS * alarm is also displayed.
  • Page 47 SOUND CAUSE DISPLAY LOUD, FIRE ALARM. FIRE is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm is INTERRUPTED* displayed. If a fire alarm is manually activated, zone Keypad & Ext. number 95 will be displayed. LOUD, BURGLARY/AUDIBLE ALARM is displayed. If programmed, descriptor of CONTINUOUS* EMERGENCY ALARM.
  • Page 48 NOTE: This is a “Grade A” Residential System RADIO FREQUENCY EMISSIONS Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 15 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 49 Industrie Canada AVIS: l’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie le matériel homologué. Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est conforme aux normes de protection, d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de télécommunications, comme le prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences techniques relatives au matériel terminal. Le Ministère n’assure toutefois pas que le matériel fonctionnera à la satisfaction de l’utilisateur.
  • Page 50 † Features marked with a dagger apply to the VISTA-20P only. Features Comments † Exit Delay Part. 1: Part. 2 † Entry Delay 1 Part. 1: Part. 2 Entry Delay 2 † Part. 1: Part. 2 Night-Stay Zones Zones: Quick Arm...

  • Page 51: User Setup

    [#] [1] + level [#] [2] + group [#] [4] + zone no. [#] [5] + 0/1 installer (all) installer system master (all) master partition 1 master † Partitions apply to the VISTA-20P only. – 51 – Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com...

  • Page 52: Paging Setup

    4 = partition master Paging: 0 = no paging 1 = allow paging † Users 34-49 apply to VISTA-20P only; user 33 is partition 2 master for VISTA-20P, and the last user for VISTA-15P. Paging Setup Automatically Reports Upon… Sched. Func. Key...

  • Page 53: List Of Output Devices

    03 = latch key report 06 = auto disarm †† Partitions apply to the VISTA-20P only. List of Output Devices († VISTA-20P can use devices 01-16; VISTA-15P can only use devices 01-08; both can use trigger devices 17/18.) † Description Schedule No.
  • Page 54 WARNING! THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM While this system is an advanced design security system, it does not offer guaranteed protection against burglary or other emergency. Any alarm system, whether commercial or residential, is subject to compromise or failure to warn for a variety of reasons.
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  • Page 56 ADEMCO ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Alarm Device Manufacturing Company, a Division of Pittway Corporation, and its divisions, subsidiaries and affiliates ("Seller"), 165 Eileen Way, Syosset, New York 11791, warrants its security equipment (the "product") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from date of original purchase, under normal use and service.

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