RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROPER PROTECTION The Following Recommendations for the Location of Fire and Burglary Detection Devices Help Provide Proper Coverage for the Protected Premises. Recommendations For Smoke And Heat Detectors With regard to the number and placement of smoke/heat detectors, we subscribe to the recommendations contained in the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Standard #72 noted below.
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About Schedules ................................10-1 Section 11. System Communication......................11-1 Panel Communication with Central Station ......................... 11-1 Report Code Formats ..............................11-1 Ademco Contact ID ® ............................... 11-2 Section 12. System Operation........................12-1 Security Codes................................. 12-1 Keypad Functions ................................12-2 Various System Trouble Displays ..........................12-3 Section 13.
• Paging feature allows certain system conditions to be reported to pager phone numbers; can use a dedicated key on keypads to send a signal to a pager (VISTA-20P = 4 pagers; VISTA-15P = 2 pagers) • Built-in Telephone Line Monitoring option can monitor the telephone line voltage and can cause a local display, or a display and trouble/alarm sound.
• Supports up to 8 Addressable Keypads: Fixed-Word Display Keypad (6150), Alpha Keypad (6160) • Supports 4219, 4229 addressable hardwire zone expander modules (VISTA-20P = up to five for up to 40 expansion zones; VISTA-15P = up to 2 for up to 16 expansion zones) •...
S E C T I O N Mounting and Wiring the Control • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • This section describes the procedures for mounting and wiring this control and its peripheral devices.
Installation Instructions Notes Mounting Board with RF Receiver • Do not mount the cabinet on or near metal a. Remove the receiver board from its case, then objects. This will decrease RF range and/or block insert the top of the board into the slots at the top RF transmissions from wireless transmitters.
Mounting and Wiring the Control Notes Wiring to Keypads • Typical Fixed-Word Display: 6150 Connect keypads to the control’s keypad terminals as • Typical Alpha Display: 6160 shown on the Summary of Connections diagram. • The system supports up to 8 keypads, which can Determine wire gauge using the Wiring Run Chart be assigned to partitions in any combination below.
Installation Instructions Sounder (Bell) Connections Notes This control complies with NFPA requirements for 1. Make sounder connections to alarm output terminals temporal pulse sounding of fire notification appliances. 3 (+) and 4 (–). Temporal pulse sounding for a fire alarm consists of: For supervised output, continue with steps 2 and 3.
NP4-12 (two) ‡ 500mA 17.2AH NPG18-12 ‡ NOTE: Use two batteries, connected in parallel. Obtain an Ademco Battery Harness Kit SA5140-1. (Both batteries will fit inside the panel’s cabinet.) Notes Earth Ground • This product has been designed and laboratory-...
Normally Closed Zones 1. Connect closed circuit devices in series in the high (+) Zone Doubling (VISTA-20P only): side of the loop, with the EOLR connected in series This feature provides two hardwired zones for each following the last device.
4219/4229 Zone Expander Modules as follows: terminals. 2. Assign each module a unique device address using its VISTA-20P: Up to 40 expansion zones using up DIP switches. Zone numbers are based on the device to five Zone Expander Modules. addresses listed in the table below.
RF signals from at least one 5881M/5882M up to 16 supervised transmitter are received within 12 5881H/5882H VISTA-20P = up to 40 hours. VISTA-15P = up to 26 If the receiver is mounted remotely: 1. Set Device Address to “00” as described in its •...
Zone Type 05 – Trouble by Day / Alarm by Night. EOLR (use appropriate value) • a fire alarm installation, the keyswitch must be located next to an alphanumeric display keypad. TRIGCON-004-V0 Figure 10. Keyswitch Wiring Connections The Ademco 4146 keyswitch is UL Listed.
4300 or 1321X10 Transformer instead of instructions included with each. the 1321 Transformer. VISTA-20P: Up to 16 devices (if no relays are used) VISTA-15P: Up to 8 devices (if no relays are used) • The 4300/1321X10 Transformer provides AC power to the control panel, and also supplies 2.
Installation Instructions Notes Phone Line/Phone Module Connections • Use 4285 or 4286 Phone Modules. 1. Connect incoming phone line and handset wiring to Compatibility: 4286 Phone Modules must have the main terminal block (via an RJ31X jack) as software version WA4286-15.1 or higher (refer to shown in the Summary of Connections diagram at the label on the square 4286 microprocessor chip).
Mounting and Wiring the Control Notes Long Range Radio Connections • Use compatible Long Range Radios (e.g., Connect the data in/data out terminals and voltage 7720PLUS, 7820, 7835C, or 7845C). input terminals of the Long Range Radio to the control's keypad connection points. Set the radio’s address to “03”...
*58 Expert Programming mode. Refer to those sections for detailed procedures. The VISTA-20P system can control two independent areas of protection (known as partitions) for use by independent users, if desired, by simply assigning zones to one or the other partition during zone programming.
† These fields must be enabled for Residential Fire and UL Residential Burglar Alarm installations. Pager Programming The system can send various reports to several pagers (VISTA-20P = up to 4; VISTA-15P = up to 2). To program pager reporting, do the following: 1.
Function Keys To assign functions to the function keys, use *57 Function Key menu mode. To assign emergency key functions (function key option “00”), first program the respective emergency zone number (95 for “A” key, 96 for “C” key, 99 for “B” key) with the desired zone type using *56 Zone Programming mode, then use *57 Function Key menu mode to assign the desired key.
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Installation Instructions • Usually assigned to a zone containing an emergency button. Type 06 • Sends a report to the central station but provides no keypad display or sounding. 24-hour Silent Alarm • Assign to a zone that has an emergency button. Type 07 •...
• Usually assigned to all sensors or contacts on exterior doors and windows where Type 24 Silent Burglary bells and/or sirens are NOT desired. • Provides an instant alarm, with NO audible indication at any keypad or external sounder, if the zone is faulted when the system is armed in the Away, Stay, or Instant, modes.
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5800TM Module automatic † 4219/4229 addresses 9-11 and 4204 addresses 14-15 apply to the VISTA-20P only. †† Addressable devices are identified by “1” plus the device address when reporting. Enter a report code for zone 91 to enable addressable device reporting (default = reports enabled). See field *199...
S E C T I O N Data Field Programming • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • About Data Field Programming The following pages list this control’s data fields in numerical order.
Installation Instructions FIELD TITLE and DATA ENTRIES EXPLANATION If selected, all messages programmed to go to the primary telephone Long Range Radio Output line receiver will also be sent to the connected 7720PLUS, 7820, 0 = not used 7835, or 7845 Radio (sent in Contact ID format). The data line is 1 = using Long Range Radio output supervised as well as certain functions in the radio.
2 = Pulse Dial; 3 = Tone Dial Select report format for primary and secondary phone numbers. Report Format (Primary/Secondary) 0 = 3+1, 4+1 ADEMCO L/S STANDARD 1 = 3+1, 4+1 RADIONICS STANDARD 2 = 4+2 ADEMCO L/S STANDARD 3 = 4+2 RADIONICS STANDARD 6 = 4+2 ADEMCO EXPRESS 7 = ADEMCO CONTACT ID®...
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ADEMCO Contact ID® Reporting: Enter a digit in the first box to enable the zone to report. Use a different digit for each zone until you have used up available digits. If the number of zones exceeds the number of available digits, begin with digit 1 again.
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FIELD TITLE and DATA ENTRIES EXPLANATION Trouble Report Code This will be sent if a zone has a trouble condition. UL: Required for UL commercial burglar alarm installations and 0 = no report required for residential fire alarm installations. 1st digit non-zero = send report Bypass Report Code This will be sent when a zone is manually bypassed.
This system has the ability to record various events in a history log Event Logging (VISTA-20P = 100 events; VISTA-15P = 50 events). At any time, the 0 = no event logging downloader operator can then upload the log and view or print out all 1 = log Alarm/Alarm Restore or selected categories of the log.
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FIELD TITLE and DATA ENTRIES EXPLANATION Select the desired options by adding the values of each desired option. Option Selection Multiple choice example: for both AAV and Exit delay restart†, enter 0 = none # + 12 (4 + 8). 4 = using Audio Alarm Verification (AAV) unit 8 = Enable Exit delay restart ††...
Installation Instructions Pager Programming Fields FIELD TITLE and DATA ENTRIES EXPLANATION Pager 1 Phone No. If you enter fewer than 20 digits, exit by pressing [∗] and next field *160 number. To clear entries from this field, press ∗160∗. Enter up to 20 digits Up to 16 optional characters may be sent as a prefix to the 7-digit Pager 1 Characters *161...
FIELD TITLE and DATA ENTRIES EXPLANATION Pager 3 Phone No. VISTA-20P only. *166 If you enter fewer than 20 digits, exit by pressing [∗] and next field Enter up to 20 digits number. To clear entries from this field, press ∗166∗.
Installation Instructions Configurable Zone Type Programming Fields The system allows you to define custom zone types (VISTA-20P supports 4 [types 90-93]; VISTA-15P supports 2 [types 90, 91]), based on the options described below. All configurable zone types can be programmed via the downloader. Configurable zone types 90 and 91 can also be programmed from a keypad using data fields *182-*185 described below.
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Configurable Zone Type Charts ENTRY 1 ENTRY 2 Response when system disarmed and zone is: Auto Restore Vent Zone Intact EOL Open Shorted RF zone normal RF zone N/A RF zn off-normal INTACT OPEN SHORTED 0 = normal 0 = normal 0 = normal 0 = no 0 = no...
EXPLANATION Keypad 2 Keypad Device Address 17 *190 First digit: For VISTA-20P, enter the partition in which the keypad 1st Digit – Partition Assignment: is located; for VISTA-15P, enter 1 to enable, or 0 to disable. 0 = keypad disabled...
Enter the zone number that you wish to program. Zone 10 has been Zone Number Enter Zn Num. entered as an example in the display at left. VISTA-20P: 01-64 (00 = Quit) Enter a report code for zone 91 to enable addressable device VISTA-15P: 01-06, 09-34, 49-56 reporting.
Zone 1 is automatically set for EOL operation. † 1 = NC 4 = double-balanced 2 = NO † VISTA-20P only [ ∗ ] to continue Response Time (RT) This prompt appears only for hard-wired zones 01-08 (zone 02 is used 02 Response Time as an example in display).
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PROMPT VALID ENTRIES EXPLANATION Used only when enrolling wireless transmitters. Serial number Entry and 10 INPUT S/N: a. Transmit two open/close sequences. If using a button-type Loop Number Entry A 0 2 2 - 4 0 6 4 transmitter, press and release the button twice, but wait about 4 see explanation seconds before pressing the button the second time.
(zone number, zone type, loop number, etc.) relevant to that device. ∗58 Expert Programming Mode Procedures This method is designed for use by installers with previous experience in programming ADEMCO control panels. This mode is also used to program wireless keys using pre-defined templates.
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PROMPT VALID ENTRIES EXPLANATION Manually enter the serial number (found on the transmitter label), Serial number 10 INPUT S/N: by typing digits in the “X” locations, using the [A] (advance) or [B] S/N = serial number A X X X - X X X –...
Installation Instructions To Enter and Duplicate Wireless Keys This procedure programs the wireless keys, but a key is not active until it is assigned to a user number (see System Operation section, assigning attributes command). If the D key was previously pressed (from *58 Menu mode) to enter and duplicate 5804 and/or 5804BD wireless keys, the following screens appear.
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If the serial number transmitted does not match the serial number Not Confirmed Entd A022-4063 entered, a display similar to the one shown will appear. If the loop [ ∗ ] to continue Rcvd A022-4064 number does not match, it will also be displayed. If so, activate the button on the wireless key once again.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • About Output Device Programming Output Devices: The VISTA-20P system supports up to 16 relays and/or Powerline Carrier devices (X-10 devices) plus 2 built-in trigger outputs in any combination. These 18 “outputs” are assigned to system-wide output numbers (01-18). Use *79 Menu Mode to assign output numbers and map them to device addresses.
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This is the logical (or reference) relay number as used in the system. ENTER OUTPUT NO. Relays and X-10 devices are numbered 01-16; the on-board triggers 01-16 = VISTA-20P relays/X-10 00 = QUIT are numbered 17 and 18 and are factory set. Use the worksheet on...
*80 Menu Mode: Defining Output Functions Use this mode to program output function definitions (up to 48 functions) that provide automated control of any of the output devices, based on events occurring on individual zones or zones with certain zone types. Each output definition is identified by an output function number, and includes the following components: Output Definition Components Component...
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Installation Instructions Activated By Select where the initiating event for this output definition is to occur 01 Activated By: as follows: 0 = delete Zone List 0 = delete (deletes the output function and any previous 1 = zone list 2 = zone type programming;-see prompt below) 3 = zone number...
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Enter the device output number (programmed in *79 Menu Mode) Output Number Enter Output No. you want associated with this output. 01-16 = VISTA-20P output no. Press [ ✱ ] to continue. 01-08 = VISTA-15P output no. 17-18 = on-board triggers A summary screen appears showing the programmed settings.
6, 7, 8 general purpose zones that activate pager 1 zones that activate pager 2 zones that activate pager 3 (VISTA-20P only) zones that activate pager 4 (VISTA-20P only) Zone List Programming Zone List programming involves: 1. Selecting an appropriate zone list number;...
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Installation Instructions Notes: • Any list may include any or all of the system's zone numbers. • A zone list can be assigned to more than one output relay. • When creating zone list 4 for cross zoning, include only zones assigned to zone types 3, 4, or 5. Do not include zones that have delays (entry/exit zones, interior w/delay) or 24-hour zones, as these zone types may produce unpredictable operation and may not function as intended.
Arm STAY (reports as User 00 if closing reports are enabled) †† Macros 11-12 apply to 05 = Arm NIGHT-STAY (reports as User 00 if closing reports enabled) VISTA-20P only. 06 = Step Arming (arms STAY, then NIGHT-STAY, then AWAY) 07 = Device A ctivation (for device programmed as system operation type 66–function key in *80 Menu Mode)
S E C T I O N Alpha Descriptor Programming (*82 Menu Mode) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • About Descriptor Programming The system lets you assign zone descriptors for protection zones, keypad panics, and RF receiver supervision faults.
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Installation Instructions To delete or change the default descriptor for zone 1, press [ ✱ ] plus Flashing Cursor ✱ Z N 0 1 the same zone number (01). This will clear that descriptor and allow changes to be made at the flashing cursor. [∗] to continue NOTE: If you do not wish to change the existing descriptor for zone 1, enter [ ✱...
VISTA-15P: You can create a custom message display that appears on alpha keypads instead of “System Ready.” To assign a custom message, use word number 11 as described below. VISTA-20P: You can assign a partition descriptor (up to 16 characters) for each partition plus the common lobby.
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ALPHA VOCABULARY LIST (For Entering Zone Descriptors) (Word Space) LOCK SHOCK • 226 LOOP • 170 SHOP • 065 EAST • 227 SHORT ELECTRIC • 001 • 228 • 118 LOWER • 173 SIDE EMERGENCY • 002 ALARM • 229 SKYLIGHT ENTRY ALLEY...
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • About Schedules The VISTA-20P system provides up to 32 schedules (VISTA-15P supports 8), which can be used to control 11 types of system events at pre-defined times. Sixteen schedules are intended for use by the end-user, and sixteen are reserved for the installer (VISTA-15P = 4 user schedules, 4 installer schedules).
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Installation Instructions Enter the event’s start time and days of the week to occur. Start Time S T A R T S M T W T F S To select days, position the cursor under the desired days using the 01-12 = hour 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 H H M M A M...
3 (or 4) times and is followed by the second digit. This is the “expanded” digit. 4+2 Format Comprises a 4-digit subscriber number and 2-digit report code. ADEMCO Contact ID Comprises a 4-digit subscriber number, 1-digit event qualifier (“new” or Reporting Format “restore”), 3-digit event code, and 3-digit zone number, user number, or system status number (see the following page).
Duress = 92 3 + #, or C = 96 Tamper = 9 ® Ademco Contact ID ® The Ademco Contact ID Reporting Format comprises the following: 4-digit subscriber number. 1-digit event qualifier (“new” or “restore”). 3-digit event code. 2-digit Partition No.
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® Ademco Contact ID Reporting takes the following format: CCCC Q EEE GG ZZZ where: CCCC = Customer (subscriber) ID Q = Event qualifier, where: E = new event , and R = restore EEE = Event code (3 hexadecimal digits) Note: For a complete list of event codes, refer to the central office receiver manual.
Installation Instructions Keypad Functions The following is a brief list of system commands. For detailed information concerning system functions, refer to the User's Manual. Function Description Silence alarms Pressing any key will silence the keypad sounder for 10 seconds. Disarming the system will silence both keypad and external sounders.
Panic Keys There are three Panic keys (A, B, and C) that, if programmed, can be used to manually initiate alarms and send a report to the central station. Each key can be programmed for 24-hour Silent, 24-hour Audible, Fire, or Personal Emergency responses.
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Installation Instructions Alpha Display Fixed Disp. Meaning Modem Comm The system is in communication with the central station for change of function or status verification. no display no display Power Failure If there is no keypad display at all and the LEDs are unlit, operating power (AC and battery) for the system has stopped and the system is inoperative.
S E C T I O N Testing the System • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • About Test Procedures After the installation is complete, you should perform the following tests: System Test:...
Installation Instructions Checking Transmitter Enrollment (Sniffer Mode) Use this mode to verify that all transmitters have been properly programmed. Make sure both partitions are disarmed before trying to enter this mode, since this is a system-wide command. 1. Press [Installer code] + [#] + 3. Note: If the communicator is in the process of sending a report to the central station, the system will not go into the Sniffer mode.
Dialer Communication Test 1. Enter Installer Code + 5 [ TEST ], then press “1” at the prompt to start the Dialer Test. 1=DIAL, 0=WALK The following will be displayed (accompanied by 2 beeps) if test is successful: PHONE OKAY (“Cd”...
1. Physical: 12-1/2” W x 14-1/2” H x 3” D (318mm x 368mm x 76mm) 2. Electrical: VOLTAGE INPUT: 16.5VAC from plug-in 25VA transformer, Ademco No. 1321 (in U.S.A.) RECHARGEABLE BACKUP BATTERY: 12VDC, 4AH (sealed lead acid type). Charging Voltage: 13.8VDC.
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1321: 16.5VAC, 25VA Plug-In Transformer (No. 1321CN in Canada) Transformers: 1321X10: Powerline Carrier device Interface AC Transformer 4300: Powerline Carrier device Interface AC Transformer Ademco AB-12M 10” Motorized Bell & Box Sounders: Ademco 1011BE12M 10” Motorized Bell & Box Ademco 702 Outdoor Siren...
5800 Series Transmitter Input Loop Identification All of the transmitters illustrated below have one or more unique factory assigned input (loop) ID codes. Each of the input loops requires its own programming zone (e.g., a 5804's four inputs require four programming zones). NOTE: For information on any transmitter not LOOP 3 LOOP...
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Installation Instructions Compatible 5800 Series Transmitters Table (continued) Model Product Input Type Description Has three unique input (loop) codes: one for a “Primary” contact 5817 Multi-Point Universal loop with programmable options; the others for two “auxiliary” Transmitter closed circuit contact loops. •...
S E C T I O N Regulatory Agency Statements • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • RADIO FREQUENCY EMISSIONS Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 15 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
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Installation Instructions UL NOTICES ✱ 1. Entry Delay No. 1 (field 35) cannot be greater than 45 seconds, and Entry ✱ Delay No. 2 (field 36) cannot be greater than 60 seconds for UL installations. ✱ 2. The maximum number of reports per armed period (field 93) must be set to “0”...
S E C T I O N Limitations and Warranty • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • WARNING THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM While this System is an advanced design security system, it does not offer guaranteed protection against...
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Installation Instructions WARNING THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM (Continued) The most common cause of an alarm system not functioning when an intrusion or fire occurs is inadequate maintenance. This alarm system should be tested weekly to make sure all sensors and transmitters are working properly.
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24 months from the date stamp control on the product or, for products not having an Ademco date stamp, for 12 months from date of original purchase unless the installation instructions or catalog sets forth a shorter period, in which case the shorter period shall apply.
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