Section 3. Programming Overview; About Programming; Mechanics Of Programming; Data Field Programming Procedures - Honeywell ADEMCO VISTA SERIES VISTA-21iP Installation And Setup Manual

About Programming

• You can program the system at any time, even at the installer's premises prior to the actual installation.
• Programming can also be performed remotely from the installer's office/home, using an IBM personal
computer, a modem, and Compass downloading software.
• The Real-Time Clock must be set before completing the installation.
The following is a list of the various Programming modes used to program this system.
Programming Mode...
Data Field Programming
∗29 Menu Mode for IP/GSM
∗56 Zone Programming
∗57 Function Key
Programming
∗58 Zone Programming
(Expert Mode)
∗79 Output Device Mapping
∗80 Output Definitions
∗81 Zone List Programming
∗82 Alpha Programming
Scheduling Mode
(code + [#] +64)

Mechanics of Programming

To program the system from a keypad:
• You must use a 2-line Alpha display keypad.
• Both partitions must be disarmed.

Data Field Programming Procedures

Task
Entering Program Mode
Go to a Data Field
Entering Data
Review a Data Field
Deleting an Entry
Used to ...
Program basic data fields used for setting the various system options.
Most of the data fields in this system have been programmed for specific default
values. However, some fields must be programmed for each particular installation to
establish its specific alarm and reporting features.
For programming the IP/GSM options.
Assign zone characteristics, report codes, alpha descriptors, and serial numbers for
5800 RF transmitters. See *56 Zone Programming in Section 5. Menu Mode
Programming for procedures for programming zones.
Program each of the four alphabet function keys to perform one of several system
operations.
Similar to ∗56 mode, but provides a faster programming procedure and is intended for
those more experienced in programming controls of this type.
Assign device addresses used by 4229 or 4204 Relay modules and map specific relays
and device outputs, and assign unit codes for Powerline Carrier devices.
See About Output Device Programming in Section 5. Menu Mode
Programming for details on setting devices for manual/automatic operation.
Define up to 48 output definitions which can control the output relays mapped using
*79 Output Device Mapping mode.
Create Zone Lists for relay/powerline carrier zones, chime, night-stay, cross zones,
and pager zones.
Create alpha descriptors for easy zone identification.
Create schedules to automate various system functions.
Procedure
A) Press both [ ∗ ] and [#] at the same time within 50 seconds after power is applied,
OR
B) After power-up, enter [Installer code (4-1-1-2)] + 8 0 0 (long beep indicates one of the
partitions is armed and system cannot enter program mode).
(method "B" is disabled if you exit Program mode using ∗ 98)
Press [ ∗ ] + [Field Number]. A display of "EE" or "Entry Error" means you have entered a
nonexistent field. Simply re-enter [ ∗ ] plus a valid field number.
When the desired field number appears, simply enter the digits required. The keypad
beeps three times after the last digit is entered and automatically displays the next data
field in sequence.
If entering less than the maximum digits available (e.g., phone number field), enter the
desired digits, then press [ ∗ ] to end the entry.
Press [#] + [Field Number]. The field's data is displayed, but no changes can be made.
Press [ ∗ ] + [Field No.] + [ ∗ ] (applies only to phone number, account number, and pager
character fields).
Programming Overview
Programming Overview
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