Security
SystemUser's Manual

VISTA-50P
VISTA-50PUL

N5943-6V1 Rev B 4/99

TABLE OF CONTENTSSYSTEM OVERVIEW .................................... 4
General....................................................... 4
A Partitioned System .................................. 4
Zones.......................................................... 4
Fire Protection ............................................ 5
Burglary Protection ..................................... 5
Alarms ........................................................ 6
Memory of Alarm ........................................ 6
Speed Key (Macros)................................... 6
Using Schedules......................................... 6
Device Timers............................................. 6
To Access Another Partition (GOTO
Command) .................................................. 7
Master Keypad Operation........................... 7
Self-Help Feature ....................................... 7
Phone Access & Voice Response
Capability .................................................... 8
ABOUT THE KEYPADS................................. 9
General....................................................... 9
The Alpha Keypad ...................................... 9
The Fixed-Word Keypad........................... 10
FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPAD .................. 11
Fixed-Word Keypad Displays ................... 14
ENTRY/EXIT DELAYS ................................. 15
General Information.................................. 15
SECURITY CODES & AUTHORITYLEVELS .................................................... 16
General Information.................................. 16
Duress Code............................................. 16
Quick Arming ............................................ 16
Authority Levels ........................................ 17
General Rules on Authority Levels andChanges ................................................... 18
To Exit User Edit Mode............................. 18
To Add a User .......................................... 19
To Change a User's Code ........................ 20
To Delete a User ...................................... 21
ACCESSING OTHER PARTITIONS............ 22
To Access Another Partition ..................... 22
Global Arming ........................................... 22
Master Keypad Operation......................... 23–2–

CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES ................. 25
Using the ✴ READY Key ...................... 25
DISPLAYING ALL ZONEDESCRIPTORS........................................ 26
Using the ✴ READY Key ...................... 26
BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES .......... 27
Using the 6 BYPASS Key .................... 27
Quick Bypass............................................ 27
Displaying Bypassed Zones ..................... 28
ARMING PERIMETER ONLY ...................... 29
Using the 3 STAY key ......................... 29
ARMING PERIMETER ONLY ...................... 30
Using the 7 INSTANT Key................... 30
ARMING ALL PROTECTION....................... 31
Using the 2 AWAY Key........................ 31
ARMING ALL PROTECTION....................... 32
Using the 4 MAXIMUM Key ................. 32
DISARMING AND SILENCING ALARMS .... 33
Using the 1 OFF Key ........................... 33
Memory of Alarm ...................................... 33
USING THE KEYSWITCH ........................... 34
General..................................................... 34
Arming ...................................................... 34
Disarming ................................................. 34
CHIME MODE.............................................. 35
Using the 9 Key ................................... 35
VIEWING CENTRAL STATIONMESSAGES ............................................. 36
General Information.................................. 36
PANIC KEYS................................................ 37
Using Panic Keys ..................................... 37
SPEED KEY (MACROS).............................. 38
General Information.................................. 38
Defining .................................................... 38
Executing.................................................. 39

TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont’d)
ACCESS DOOR CONTROL ........................40
General Information ..................................40
USING #70 RELAY MENU MODE ...............41
General Information ..................................41
USING SCHEDULES ...................................43
Delaying the Closing Time ........................43
Temporary Open/Close Schedules...........43
Programming Temporary Schedules ........44
PROGRAMMING DEVICE TIMERS.............46
General Information ..................................46
TESTING THE SYSTEM ..............................49
Using the 5 TEST Key .........................49
TESTING THE SYSTEM ..............................50
Testing Your System ................................50
TROUBLE CONDITIONS.............................51
Typical "Check" Displays ..........................51
Power Failure............................................52
Non-Alpha Keypad Displays .....................52
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM ................................53
General .....................................................53
In Case Of Fire Alarm ...............................53

Silencing A Fire Alarm ..............................53
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROPERPROTECTION ..........................................55
Recommendations For Smoke And
Heat Detectors..........................................55
Recommendations For Proper
Intrusion Protection...................................57
EMERGENCY EVACUATION ......................58
MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM...................59
Taking Care of Your System.....................59
Replacing Batteries in WirelessSensors.....................................................59
Silencing Low Battery Warning Tones
at the Keypad............................................60
Routine Care.............................................60
QUICK GUIDE TO SYSTEMFUNCTIONS.............................................61
SUMMARY OF AUDIBLENOTIFICATION ........................................63
GLOSSARY..................................................64
INDEX...........................................................72–3–

System Overview
GeneralCongratulations on your ownership of an Ademco Partitioned Security
System. You've made a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents
the latest in security protection technology today. Ademco is theworld's largest manufacturer of security systems and millions ofpremises are protected by Ademco systems.
This system offers you three forms of protection: burglary, fire andemergency. To realize the system's full potential, it is important thatyou feel comfortable in operating it. Your system consists of at leastone Keypad which provides full control of system operation, various
sensors which provide perimeter and interior burglary protection,plus a selected number of strategically placed smoke or combustion
detectors designed to provide early warning in case of fire.
The system uses microcomputer technology to monitor all protection
zones and system status and provides appropriate information for
display on the Keypad(s) used with the system, and initiates
appropriate alarms. Your system may also have been programmed toautomatically transmit alarm or status messages over the phone lines
to a central alarm monitoring station.

A Partitioned System
Simply stated, a partitioned system shares one physical alarm systemamong different users, each with their own requirements. For themost part, you as a user need not know about other users and theirstructure in the system, but from time to time, you may see display
messages which indicate the system is in use by another user. Do not
be concerned, this is normal. Refer to the ACCESSING OTHERPARTITIONS section for additional information.

Zones
Your system's sensing devices have been assigned to various "zones."
For example, the sensing device on your Entry/Exit door may havebeen assigned to zone 01, sensing devices on windows in the master–4–

System Overview (cont’d)
bedroom to zone 02, and so on. These numbers will appear on thedisplay, along with an alpha descriptor for that zone (if programmed),
when an alarm or trouble condition occurs.

Fire Protection
The fire protection portion of your security system (if used) is always
on and will sound an alarm if a fire condition is detected. Refer to the
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM section for important information concerning
fire protection, smoke detectors and planning emergency exit routes
from your house.

Burglary Protection
The burglary protection portion of your system must be turned on or"armed" before it will sense burglary alarm conditions. Your systemprovides four modes of burglary protection: STAY, AWAY, INSTANT
and MAXIMUM, and even allows you to BYPASS selected zones ofprotection while leaving the rest of the system armed. The system
also provides a CHIME mode, for alerting users to the opening andclosing of doors and windows while the system is disarmed. Refer tothe other sections of this manual for procedures for using thesefeatures.

The following table lists the four different arming modes and theresults of each.
Arming
Mode
AWAY
STAY
INSTANTMAXIMUM

Exit
Delay
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

Features For Each Arming Mode
Entry
Perimeter
Interior
Delay
Armed
Armed
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes

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System Overview (cont’d)
AlarmsWhen an alarm occurs, both the keypad and external sounders willsound, and the keypad will display the zone(s) causing the alarm. If
your system is connected to a central monitoring station, an alarm
message will also be sent. To stop the alarm sounding, simply disarm
the system.

Memory of Alarm
When an alarm condition occurs, the keypad displays the number(s)of the zone(s) that caused the problem, and displays the type of alarm(ex. FIRE, ALARM). It remains displayed until it is cleared bydisarming the system (see DISARMING THE SYSTEM section).

Speed Key (Macros)
The system can store a string of up to 16 keystrokes, which can be
activated anytime by simply pressing the "D" key. This feature can beused to make it easy to perform a complicated procedure (such as
going to another partition to bypass a zone), or it can be used tosimplify an everyday, repeated procedure. Refer to the SPEED KEY
section for procedures for using this feature.

Using Schedules
Your system may have been programmed with schedules forautomatically arming, disarming and activating various devices
and/or performing other system functions at predetermined times.
Users can modify some of these schedules by manually delaying aclosing time, using temporary schedules, or by programming special
user schedules. Refer to the USING SCHEDULES section at the endof this manual for scheduling related procedures.

Device Timers
The system provides up to 20 "timers" which can be used to control
various devices, such as lights or appliances. These timers are similar–6–

System Overview (cont’d)in concept to the individual appliance timers that might be purchased
at a department store. The devices that can be controlled areprogrammed into the system by the installer. Up to 16 of thesedevices can be programmed. Refer to the PROGRAMMING DEVICETIMERS section for procedures.

To Access Another Partition (GOTO Command)
Each keypad is assigned a default partition for display purposes, andwill show only that partition's information. But, if the user isauthorized, a keypad in one partition can be used to perform system
functions in another partition by using the GOTO command. Notethat only those partitions authorized and programmed by the installer
can be accessed in this manner.
To GOTO another partition, enter your security code, then press ✴
followed by the desired partition number (1-8).
The keypad will remain in the new partition until directed to go toanother partition, or until 120 seconds has elapsed with no keypad
activity. Entering partition number 0 will return the keypad to its
original partition.

Master Keypad Operation
A "Master" keypad is one on which the status of all 8 partitions isdisplayed simultaneously. A user can get more information about acertain partition by simply entering ✴ + the desired partition
number (1-8). To log on to the "Master" partition (9) using the GOTO
command, a user must have access to all partitions.

Self-Help Feature
Abbreviated user's instructions are built into the system that can beeasily viewed on the alpha keypad's message display screen. Thisfeature will prove particularly useful if this manual is notconveniently accessible when you need to perform a system procedure
with which you are not familiar.
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System Overview (cont’d)
To view the abbreviated instructions:
Simply press and hold down the function key of interest until thedescription starts to appear (about 5 seconds) and then release it.
Refer to the FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPAD section for
descriptions of each key function.

Phone Access & Voice Response CapabilityYour system may include a 4285 VIP module that will permit you toaccess the system via a Touch-tone phone, either on-premises or bycall-in when away. The phone access feature will enable you to do thefollowing:• Receive synthesized voice messages over the telephone regarding
the status of the security system.
• Arm and disarm the system and perform most function commands
via the telephone, with voice confirmation provided after eachcommand entry.
• Control 4204 relays/Powerline Carrier devices through the #70
Manual Relay Activation mode.
Complete information regarding the use of this feature is provided ina separate manual entitled PHONE ACCESS USER'S GUIDE, whichaccompanies the 4285 VIP module.

–8–About The Keypads
GeneralIMPORTANT: If the keypad beeps rapidly uponentering the premises, it indicates that an alarm
has occurred during your absence. LEAVEIMMEDIATELY and CONTACT THE POLICE
from a nearby safe location.

Your keypads allow you to control all system functions. The keypads
feature a telephone style (digital) keypad and a Liquid Crystal
Display (LCD) which shows the nature and location of all occurrences.
Keypad display back lighting is programmable to always stay on or tolight only when a key is pressed, then turn off a few minutes later.
The keypads also feature a built-in sounder which will sound during
alarms and troubles. It will also "beep" during certain system
functions, such as during entry/exit delay times, during CHIME
mode, and when depressing keys to arm and disarm the system (toacknowledge the key press). These sounds can be optionallysuppressed in some of your keypads (so as not to disturb other usersof the system). Ask your installer if this has been done.
There are two basic types of keypads – a FIXED-WORD keypad andan ALPHA keypad. These keypads are available in two styles, shownas style A and style B, either of which may have been used in yoursystem. Although different in appearance, both styles are functionallythe same. The keypads on style B keypads are located behind a flipdown cover which can be removed, if desired.

The Alpha KeypadAlpha keypads feature a 2-line, 32 character alphanumeric Liquid
Crystal Display (LCD) which can display system messages in friendly
English. Abbreviated user's instructions can also be displayed (seeSelf Help paragraph in the SYSTEM OVERVIEW section). These
keypads can also be programmed with custom zone descriptors.

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The Fixed-Word Keypad
Fixed-Word keypads are functionally identical to alpha keypads, but
the LCD display uses pre-designated words to identify the nature andlocation of occurrences.

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Functions Of The Keypad
1. ALPHA DISPLAY WINDOW: A 2line, 32-character Liquid Crystal
Display (LCD). Displays protection
point identification and systemstatus, messages, and user
instructions.
2.

AWAY KEY: Completely arms
both perimeter and interior burglary
protection by sensing an intruder's
movements through protectedinterior areas as well as guarding
protected doors, windows, etc. Latearrivals can enter through an entry
delay zone without causing an alarm
if the system is disarmed before theentry delay time expires.

4.

5.

6.

TEST KEY: Tests the system andalarm sounder if disarmed.

7.

BYPASS KEY: Removes
individual protection zones frombeing monitored by the system.
Displays previously bypassed
protection zones.

8.

INSTANT KEY: Arms in manner
similar to STAY mode, but turns off
the entry delay period, offering
greater security while inside and not
expecting any late arrivals. An
alarm will occur immediately upon
opening any perimeter protection
point, including entry delay zones.

STAY KEY: Arms the perimeter
burglary protection, guarding
protected doors, windows and otherperimeter protection points, andsounds an alarm if one is opened.
Interior protection is not armed,
which allows movement within yourhouse without causing an alarm.
Late arrivals can enter through anentry delay zone without causing an

MAXIMUM KEY: Arms inmanner similar to AWAY mode, but
eliminates the entry delay period,
thus providing maximum protection.
An alarm will occur immediately
upon opening any protection point,
including entry delay zones.

OFF KEY: Disarms the burglary
portion of the system, silences
alarms and audible trouble
indicators, and clears visual alarm
trouble after the problem has beencorrected.

3.

alarm if the system is disarmed
before the entry delay time expires.

9.

CODE KEY: Allows the entry ofadditional user codes that can begiven to other users of the system.

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Functions Of The Keypad (cont’d)
10. CHIME KEY: Turns on & off the
CHIME mode. When on, any entry
through a protected delay orperimeter zone while the system isdisarmed will cause a tone to soundat the Keypad(s).
11. READY KEY: When depressed
prior to arming the system, thekeypad will display all open
protection zones within the keypad's
home partition. This key is also used
to display all zone descriptors thathave been programmed for yoursystem, by holding the key down for
at least 5 seconds.
12. # KEY: Permits ARMING of thesystem without use of a security
code ("Quick Arm", if programmed).
13. KEYS 0-9: Used to enter yourindividual security access code(s).

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14. POWER/READY INDICATOR:(GREEN) On some keypads, thislights when primary power is on. If
off, system is operating on its
backup battery power. CALL YOURINSTALLER IMMEDIATELY. On
other types of keypads, lit indicatessystem is ready to be armed, while
unlit indicates system not ready.
15. ARMED INDICATOR: (RED) Lit
when the system has been armed(STAY, AWAY, INSTANT or
MAXIMUM).
16. INTERNAL SOUNDER: Source ofaudible internal warning andconfirmation sounds, as well as
alarms (see "Summary of Audible
Notifications").
17. A-B-C PANIC KEYS: Refer to the
PANIC KEYS section for
descriptions of these keys.

Functions Of The Keypad (cont’d)
5

1

2

3

4

6
15
14
16

ARMED

READY

A
B
C

OFF

AWAY

1

2

STAY

3

MAX

TEST

BYPASS

4

5

6

INSTANT

CODE

CHIME

7

8

9

*

D

LOCATION OF DEDICATEDPANIC KEYS.
KEY D USED AS SPEED
KEY (if programmed)

8

9
10

READY

17

7

0

#

PANIC

11

12

13

Note: Unless stated otherwise, most procedures in this manual apply to
all keypad types and styles. Some procedures, however, are specificallyintended for use by alpha keypads only.
IMPORTANT!: When using the keypad to enter codes and commands,sequential key depressions must be made within 3 seconds of one
another. If 3 seconds elapses without a key depression, the entry isaborted and must be repeated from its beginning.

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Functions Of The Keypad (cont’d)
Fixed-Word Keypad Displays
AWAY:
STAY:

INSTANT:

BYPASS:NOT READY:READY:NO AC:AC:
CHIME:BAT:
ALARM:CHECK:

FIRE:– 14 –All burglary zones, interior &perimeter, are armed.
NO AC
AWAY
CHIME
STAY
Perimeter burglary zones,
BAT
ALARM INSTANTCHECK BYPASS
such as windows & doors, are
NOT READY
FIRE
armed.
STYLE A
Perimeter burglary zones
armed and entry delay is
NO AC
AWAY
turned off.
BYPASS NOT READY
One or more burglary
ALARM STAY CHIME BATFIRE CHECK INSTANT
protection zones have been
bypassed.
STYLE B
Appears when burglary
portion of the system is not
FIXED-WORD KEYPAD DISPLAYS
ready for arming (due to open
protection zones).
The burglary system is ready to be armed.
Appears when AC power has been cut off. System is operating on
backup battery power.
Appears when AC power is present.
Appears when the CHIME feature is activated.
Low battery condition in a wireless sensor (if ID number
displayed) or low system battery (if no ID number displayed).
Appears when an intrusion has been detected and the system isarmed (also appears during a fire alarm or audible emergency
alarm). Accompanied by the protection zone ID in alarm.
Appears when a malfunction is discovered in the system at any
time or if a trouble is detected in a FIRE zone at any time or in a
DAY/NIGHT burglary zone during a disarmed period.
Accompanied by a display of zone number in trouble.
Appears when a fire alarm is present. Accompanied by a display ofthe zone in alarm.

Entry/Exit Delays
General Information
Your system has preset time delays, known as exit delay and entry
delay. Whenever you arm your system, exit delay gives you time toleave through the designated exit door without setting off an alarm.
Exit delay begins immediately after entering any arming command,and applies to all modes of arming protection. If programmed, a slow
beeping will sound throughout the exit delay period.
Entry Delay gives you time to disarm the system when you reenter
through the designated entrance door. But the system must be
disarmed before the entry delay period ends, or an alarm will occur.
The keypad will beep during the entry delay period, reminding you todisarm the system. You can also arm the system with no entry delay
at all by using either INSTANT or MAXIMUM arming modes. These
modes provide greater security while on the premises or while awayfor extended periods of time. See your installer for your delay times.

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Security Codes & Authority Levels
General Information
At the time of installation, you were assigned an authority level and apersonal four-digit security code, known only to you and yours. The
security code must be entered when arming and disarming thesystem. The authority level defines the system functions that you canperform.
As an additional safety feature, other users that do not have a need toknow your code can be assigned different security codes, and eachuser can be given a different authority level. Users are identified by"user numbers", which are assigned when assigning a user's securitycode.
All codes can be used interchangeably when performing system
functions within the limits of each code's authority level (a systemarmed with one user's code can be disarmed by another user's code),with the exception of the Operator Level C code. See AUTHORITYLEVELS section on the following page for detailed information
regarding user authority levels.

Duress CodeThis feature is intended for use when you are forced to disarm or arm
the system under threat. When used, the system will act normally,
but can silently notify the central station of your situation, if that
service has been provided. The duress code is pre-assigned by the
installer during installation (auth. level 6).
Important: This code is useful only when the system is connected toa central station.

Quick Arming
Note that if "Quick Arming" was programmed by the installer, the #key can be pressed in place of the security code when arming thesystem. The security code must always be used to disarm the system,
however.
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Security Codes & Authority Levels (cont’d)Authority Levels
Authority levels define the system functions a particular user canperform. Depending on the authority assigned to you, there arecertain system functions you may be prohibited from performing. In
summary, there are six authority levels, each having certain system
restrictions as shown below.
Level 1 Master:Can perform all system functions in assigned
partitions, and can add, delete or changeManager and Operator level users. Mastercodes are added by the Installer.

Level 2 Manager:

Can perform system functions in assigned
partitions, and can add, delete or change
Operator level users.

Level 3 Operator A:

Can perform system functions in assigned
partitions, but cannot add or delete otherusers.

Level 4 Operator B:

Same as Operator A, except Operator B
cannot bypass zones of protection.

Level 5 Operator C:

Can arm the system in assigned partitions,but cannot disarm the system unless thesystem was armed with this code. This code
is typically assigned to someone who has aneed to arm/disarm the system only at
certain times (such as a baby-sitter).

Level 6 Duress:

Can arm and disarm the system, but also
sends a silent panic alarm to the central
station, if that service is connected.

To view your authority level and system capabilities:
1. Enter your code + ✴ + ✴ .
2. The keypad will display the partition(s) that you are authorized tooperate, and your user number and authority level in eachpartition.
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Security Codes & Authority Levels (cont’d)General Rules on Authority Levels and Changes• A user may not delete or change the user code of the SAME or
HIGHER authority than which he is assigned.
• A user may only ADD users to a LOWER authority level.
• A user may assign access codes only to those partitions to which theuser adding the code has access. (ex. a user with access to only
partition 1 cannot assign codes in partition 2.)• The only way to assign a user's authority level is by using the "Add
A User" procedure. To change a user's authority level, that user
must first be deleted, then added again.
• A user can only be DELETED or CHANGED from within thepartition he is assigned.
• User numbers must be entered as 2-digit entries. Single digit user
numbers must be preceded by a "0" (example, 03, 04, etc.). Security
codes are entered as 4-digit numbers.
• Before assigning a security code, be sure it does not conflict withany DURESS code.
Note: When adding, changing or deleting users, all other alphakeypads in that partition will display "User Edit Mode – Please Stand
By", and key depressions (except Panic) at those keypads will beignored. Panic key depressions will cause an alarm and terminate
user entry.

To Exit User Edit Mode
You can exit any of the user edit modes described on the following
pages at any time by doing the following:
1. Press either ✴ or # , or don't press any key for 10 seconds.
2. System returns to normal mode.

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Security Codes & Authority Levels (cont’d)
To Add a User
IMPORTANT: Temporary users should not be shown how to use any
system function they do not need to know (e.g. bypassing protection
zones).
CODE

1. Enter Master or Manager code and press the 8 key.
2. Enter the new user's 2-digit User Number (02-99).
3. Enter 4-digit security code for that user. The following prompts
will appear.
ADD NEW USER?
0 = NO , 1 = YESEnter 1 to add a new user code. Entering 0
will change the existing user's code to thecode entered in step 3. See Changing A User's
Code section.

USER NUMBER = 3
ENTER AUTH. LEVELEnter the authority level, 1-6, for this user
within this partition.
1=master
2=manager
3=operator A
4=operator B 5=operator C 6=duress code

RF BUTTON ?
0 = NO , 1 = YESThis prompt will appear if a 5800 series
button transmitter has been supplied and has
not yet been assigned to a user. Press 1 if abutton transmitter will be assigned to thisuser. Otherwise press 0.

ENTER BUTTON ZN #(01-64)

If assigning a button transmitter, this prompt
will appear. Enter the button's zone number(see your installer for zone number).

MULTI-ACCESS ?
0 = NO , 1 = YES

If you as a user have access to otherpartitions, the keypad will prompt for abilityof this new user to access (GOTO) thosepartitions. Press 0 (NO) or 1 (YES). If no, thesystem activates this user code and exits “Adda User” mode. If yes, the keypad prompts for
the Global Arm option for this user.
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Security Codes & Authority Levels (cont’d)
GLOBAL ARM ?
0 = NO , 1 = YES

Press 1 (YES) if this user will be allowed totry to arm more than one partition at thesame time. Press 0 if this user will arm only
his assigned partition.

PART.2 - SHOP?
0 = NO , 1 = YES

The keypad now prompts for the user’s accessto the next partition (see GOTO command).
Again press 0 or 1. If yes, the system willautomatically assign a user number for use inthat partition and will prompt for theauthority level and global arm option for thisuser within the partition (see previous steps).

PART. 1 T WHSE
USER 03 AUTH=3G

When all partitions have been displayed, thekeypad will scroll through the partition(s) towhich access has been assigned, and will
display the user number, authority level andglobal arm option for each. The “G” after theauthority level indicates that the global arm
feature is active for this user in the displayedpartition. The "T" indicates the partition fromwhich this user can be changed or deleted.
The "." at the end of the second line indicatesthat this user sends open/close reports.
Open/close reporting is automatically active
for any users added by you, if you have
open/close reporting active.

To Change a User's Code
CODE

1. Enter Master or Manager code and press the8

key + user

number to be changed.
2. Enter the new code for that user.
ADD NEW USER?
0 = NO , 1 = YES– 20 –The system will recognize that the user
number is already in use and will prompt

Security Codes & Authority Levels (cont’d)whether or not this is a new user. Enter 0
to change the existing user's code to thecode entered in step 3.
USER 02 CHANGED
SUCCESSFULLY

The system will confirm that the change isallowed based on authorization level, and if
so, will put the new code into effect.
Note that if changing one’s own code,
the system will prompt for the new code to
be reentered. This prevents accidentallychanging one's own code.

To Delete a User
CODE

1. Enter Master or Manager code and press the8

key + user

number to be deleted.
2. Enter Master or Manager code first entered.
OK TO DELETE
0 = NO , 1 = YES

The system will recognize that the User
number is already in use and will prompt
to confirm that it should be deleted. Press 0(NO) or 1 (YES).

USER CODE
DELETEDIf yes, that user's code will be removed
from all partitions to which it was
assigned, and all authorization levels andother information about that user will bedeleted. Note that a user can only bedeleted from the partition in which it was
first assigned, and can only be deleted by auser with a higher authority level. A User's
security code cannot be deleted by oneself.

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Accessing Other Partitions(GOTO Command and Global Arming)
To Access Another Partition
Each keypad is assigned a default partition for display purposes, andwill show only that partition's information. But, if the user isauthorized, a keypad in one partition can be used to perform system
functions in other partitions by using the GOTO command. Note that
only those partitions authorized and programmed by the installer canbe accessed in this manner.
To GOTO another partition:
READY

1. Enter your security code, then press✴ + partition number (0-8).

Entering partition number 0 will return the keypad to its original
partition.
The keypad will remain in the new
AAAA
2. LOG-ON TO
PART. X COMPLETE partition until directed to go to anotherpartition, or until 2 minutes has elapsed
with no keypad activity.
AAAA = alpha descriptor programmed by
the installer
X = partition number

Global Arming
The Global Arming option may have been programmed for use bysome users. If Global Arming was enabled for use with your security
code, a keypad prompt (message) will appear after pressing one of thearming function keys (STAY, INSTANT, AWAY, MAXIMUM, OFF).
Follow the keypad prompts to continue arming the system. See yourinstaller for detailed instructions on the use of this feature.
If global arming does not apply to your security code, use theprocedures described in the following pages.

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Accessing Other Partitions (cont’d)(GOTO Command and Global Arming)
Master Keypad Operation
A "Master" keypad is one that reflects the status of the entire system(Partitions 1-8) on its display. This is useful because it eliminates theneed for a security officer in a building to have to "log-on" to various
partitions from one partition's keypad to find out where an alarm has
occurred.
A description of a typical display follows:
SYSTEMSTATUS

12345678
RRNNA T✴B

The status of each partition is directly below the partition number on
the display. Possible status indications include:
A = Armed Away
M = Armed Maximum
S = Armed Stay
I = Armed Instant
R = ReadyN = Not Ready
B = Bypassed/Ready✴ = Alarm Memory/Trouble present
To obtain more information regarding a particular partition, enter T +[Partition No.] (i.e., ✴4). This will allow viewing only of thatpartition. In order to affect that partition, the user must log on witha code that has access to that partition. Also, in order for a user ofany partition to log onto the "Master" partition (Partition 9) to view
the status of all partitions, that user must have access to allpartitions. Otherwise, access will be denied.
The following is an example of what would be displayed for a fault
condition on Zone 2 (Loading Dock Window) on Partition 1(Warehouse) when logging on from a keypad on Partition 9:
WHSE DISARMED
HIT ✴ FOR FAULTS

This is the normal display that appears at Partition 1's keypad(s).
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Accessing Other Partitions (cont’d)(GOTO Command and Global Arming)
FAULT 02 LOADINGDOCK WINDOW

Additional zone faults will be displayed one at a time. To display a
new partition's status, press ✴ + [Partition No.]. This will display thestatus of the new partition.
The "Armed" LED on a Master keypad will be lit only if all partitions
have been armed successfully. The "Ready" LED will be lit only if allpartitions are "ready to arm."
The sounder on a Master keypad will reflect the sound of the mostcritical condition on all of the partitions. The priority of the sounds is
as follows:
A. Pulsing fire alarm sounds
B. Steady burglar alarm sounds
C. Trouble sounds
The sounder may be silenced by pressing any key on the Masterkeypad.

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Checking For Open Zones
Using the ✴ READY Key
Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows and otherprotection 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, thesystem is not ready to be armed.
READY

1. Do not enter security code, but simply press ✴ .
FAULT 05 FRONTTypical fault display
UPSTAIRS BEDROOM

2.

DISARMEDREADY TO ARM

Secure or bypass the zones displayed
before arming the system. The "Ready"message will be displayed† when all
protection zones have been either closed or
bypassed.
† NOTE: All or part of this message may
be replaced by a customized message
programmed by the installer. Bear this inmind whenever the instructions indicatethat the "DISARMED" or "READY"
message will be displayed.

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Displaying All Zone Descriptors
Using the ✴ READY Key
The Alpha Keypads can also display all the zone descriptors that areprogrammed 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– 26 –✴

key and hold down for at least 5 seconds.

Bypassing Protection Zones
Using the 6 BYPASS KeyThis key is used when you want to arm your system with one or morezones intentionally unprotected. Bypassed zones are unprotected andwill 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 zones to be
bypassed.
To bypass zones, the system must be disarmed first.
BYPASS

1. Enter your security code and press 6 .
2. Enter zone number(s) for the zones to be bypassed (e.g., 01, 02, 03,etc.).
Important! All single-digit numbers must be preceded by a zero(for example, enter 01 for zone 1).
3. BYPASS 07 FRONTUPSTAIRS BEDROOM
Typical bypass message

4.

DISARMED BYPASSREADY TO ARM

When finished, the keypad will display theword BYPASS along with each bypassed
zone number. Wait for these zones to be
displayed before arming. Arming thesystem before bypassed zones are
displayed eliminates all bypasses.
Arm the system as usual when the keypaddisplays "ready" to arm message.

Quick BypassYour 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.
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Bypassing Protection Zones (cont’d)
To use the Quick Bypass feature:
BYPASS

1. Enter your security code and press 6 then press # .
2. BYPASS 07 FRONTUPSTAIRS BEDROOM
Typical bypass message

3.

DISARMED BYPASSREADY TO ARM

In a few moments, all open zones will be
displayed along with the word BYPASS.
Wait for these zones to be displayed before
arming. Arming the system before
bypassed zones are displayed eliminates
all bypasses.
Arm the system as usual when the keypaddisplays the "ready" to arm message.
Bypassed zones are unprotected and will
not cause an alarm when violated while
your system is armed.

Displaying Bypassed Zones
For determining what zones have been previously bypassed. Bypassed
zones can be displayed only when system is disarmed.
BYPASS

1. Enter your security code and press

6 .

2. Wait for all bypassed zones to be sequentially displayed.

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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 touse the entrance door later.
When armed in STAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if aprotected door or window is opened, but you may otherwise movefreely throughout the premises. Late arrivals can enter through theentrance door without causing an alarm, but they must disarm thesystem within the entry delay period or an alarm will occur.
Close all perimeter windows and doors before arming (seeCHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES section)
STAY

1. Enter your security code and press 3 .
2.

ARMED ***STAY***
ZONE BYPASSEDThe keypad will beep three times and will
display the armed message.
Note: "ZONE BYPASSED" in this display
simply indicates that the interior zones ofprotection are not armed when using
STAY mode.

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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 touse the entrance door.
When armed in INSTANT mode, the system will sound an alarm if aprotected door or window is opened, but you may otherwise movefreely throughout the premises. The alarm will also soundimmediately if anyone opens the entrance door.
Close all perimeter windows and doors before arming (seeCHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES section).
INSTANT

1. Enter your security code and press
2.

ARMED *INSTANT*ZONE BYPASSED

7 .

The keypad will beep three times and will
display the armed message.
Note: "ZONE BYPASSED" in this display
simply indicates that the interior zones ofprotection are not armed when using
STAY 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 aprotected 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 theentry delay period or an alarm will occur.
Close all perimeter windows and doors before arming (seeCHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES section)
AWAY

1. Enter your security code and press
2.

ARMED **AWAY**
YOU MAY EXIT NOW

2 .

The keypad will beep twice and will
display the armed message.
Note: The "YOU MAY EXIT NOW"
portion of the message disappears whenexit delay expires.

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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 oftime such as vacations, etc., or when no one will be moving throughprotected 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 an alarm will besounded as soon as someone reenters.
Close all perimeter windows and doors before arming (seeCHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES section).
MAXIMUM

1. Enter your security code and press
2.

ARMED *MAXIMUM*
YOU MAY EXIT NOW

4 .

The keypad will beep twice and will
display the armed message.
Note: The "YOU MAY EXIT NOW"
portion of the message disappears whenexit delay expires.

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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 andtrouble 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 shutitself off, the keypad will beep rapidly upon entering, indicating that an
alarm has occurred during your absence. LEAVE IMMEDIATELY and
CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location.
To disarm the system and silence burglary or fire alarms:
OFF

1. Enter your security code and press

1 .

DISARMEDREADY TO ARM

2. The Ready message will be displayed (if no alarms have occurred
while armed) and the keypad will beep once to confirm that thesystem is disarmed.

Memory of Alarm
The keypad displays the zone number and type of alarm for any zonethat has an alarm condition. These messages will remain displayed
until cleared by a user. If an alarm has occurred, note the zone
number displayed on the keypad and repeat step 1 above to clear the"Memory of Alarm" and restore the Ready message display. If the
Ready message will not display, go to the displayed zone and remedy
the fault (close windows, etc.). If the fault cannot be remedied, notify
the alarm agency.
If the system was armed when the alarm occurred, repeat step 1
twice: once to disarm the system, a second time to clear the display.
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Using The Keyswitch
GeneralYour system may be equipped with a keyswitch for use when arming
and disarming. A red and green light 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). If the system is disarmed
and the green light is off, it indicates the system is
not ready (one or more zones are open).
Red Light: Lights when system is armed or memory of alarm
exists.
Lit Steady: System is armed in AWAY mode.
Slow Flashing: System is armed in STAY mode.
Rapid Flashing: Memory of alarm, indicating an alarm has occurred .

ArmingTo arm in the AWAY mode, turnthe key to the right for 1/2 secondand release. Keypads will beep twice
and the red light will stay on steady.
To arm in the STAY mode, turnthe key to the right and hold for
longer than 3 seconds, then release.
Keypads will beep three times andthe red light will flash slowly.

Disarming
To disarm the system, turn the
key to the right and release. If an
alarm has occurred, the red lightwill be flashing rapidly (memory ofalarm).

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RED

Chime Mode
Using the 9 KeyYour system can be set to alert you to the opening of a door or window
while it is disarmed by using CHIME mode. When activated, three
tones will sound at the Keypad whenever a protected perimeter door
or window is opened, and the Not Ready message will be displayed.
Pressing the READY key will display the open protection points.
Note that Chime mode can be activated only when the system isdisarmed.
1. To turn Chime Mode on, enter the security code and press 9 .
CHIME MODE ON

The CHIME MODE ON message willappear for about two seconds thendisappear. To display this message again(to determine whether chime mode is on oroff), simply press and hold down the
CHIME key for 5 seconds.

2. To turn Chime Mode off, enter the security code and press 9
again.
CHIME MODE OFF

The CHIME MODE OFF message willappear for about two seconds thendisappear. To display this message again(to determine whether chime mode is on oroff), simply press and hold down the
CHIME key for 5 seconds.

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Viewing Central Station Messages
General Information
Users of the system may periodically receive messages on theirdisplay screens from their monitoring agency or installer. When amessage is waiting to be viewed, the message shown below willappear.
MESSAGE. PRESS 0
FOR 5 SECS.

1. Press and hold down 0 key for 5 seconds.
2. The message could take up to four screens to display all theinformation available.

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Panic Keys
(For Manually Activating Silent And/Or Audible Alarms)
Using Panic KeysYour system may have been programmed to use special key
combinations to manually activate panic functions. The functions thatmight be programmed are Silent Emergency, Audible Emergency,
Personal Emergency, and Fire. See your installer for the function(s)that may have been programmed for your system.
Active Panic Functions(Your installer should note whichfunction(s) is active in your system.)
Keys
Zone Function
1 and Q95
3 and #
96
Q and #
99
A*
95
B*
99
C*
96

To use a paired key panic
function, simply press both keysof the assigned pair at the sametime. If your keypad(s) havelettered keys for panic
functions, press the designated
key and hold down for at least 2
seconds to activate the panic
function.

* May not be present on your keypad(s).

A silent emergency sends a silent alarm signal to the central
station, but there will be no audible alarms or visual displays.
An audible emergency sends an emergency message to the central
station (if connected) and will sound a loud, steady alarm at yourkeypad and at any external sounders that may be connected(ALARM plus a zone number would also be displayed).
A personal emergency alarm sends an emergency message to thecentral station (if connected) and will sound at Keypads, but not atexternal bells or sirens. (ALARM plus a zone number would also be
displayed.)
A fire alarm sends a fire alarm message to the central station andwill uniquely sound external bells and sirens (FIRE plus a zone
number would also be displayed).

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Speed Key (Macros)
General Information
The "D" key can be used to activate a string of commands up to 16
keystrokes. These commands are known as a macro and are stored in
the system's memory. Typical Speed Key functions include:• Seldom used but repeatable sequences.
• Arming sequences that involve first bypassing certain zones
before arming.
• Relay activation sequences.

Defining
Enter your user code + [#] + [D] and hold the [D] key down until thefollowing appears:
ENTER SPEED KEY "D"existing sequence displayedEnter up to 16 keystrokes. A speed key
sequence can include different commands.
Press the "D" key to separate different
commands.

For example, you may want to perform the following sequence.
GOTO partition 2............................... Enter *2
Bypass zones 10 & 11 ........................ Press bypass [6], then thezone numbers 10 & 11
Arm in maximum mode ..................... Press maximum [4] key
Return to partition 1.......................... Enter *1
To program this sequence, type the following:*2 D 61011 D 4 D *1 D D
Note that the "D" key is pressed after the "2," the last "1" and the "4,"separating the different commands. Press "D" twice to complete theentry and exit.

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Speed Key (Macros) (cont’d)
ExecutingPress and hold down the "D" key (about 2 seconds) until the following
prompt appears:
ENTER USER CODE✴✴✴✴

Enter your user code. The defined speed key
sequence will begin automatically.

NOTE: When defining speed key sequences, do not use the [#] key torepresent Quick Arming. The system uses the code entered at the
prompt to initiate commands in a speed key sequence. The systeminterprets the use of the [#] key in a speed key sequence as its
designated function only.

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Access Door Control
General Information
Your system may be set up such that a locked access door (such as ina lobby) can be unlocked using a keypad command. Ask your installer
if this has been done in your system.
To activate this command:Enter your security code and press 0 .
The door will unlock for 2 seconds.

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Using #70 Relay Menu Mode
General Information
Your system may be set up so that certain lights or other devices canbe turned on or off by using the #70 command from either a keypad ora telephone keypad (if 4285 VIP module is used). Ask your installer if
this has been done in your system.
To activate relays from a keypad, enter 4-digit security code + [#]+70. Follow the keypad prompts described below.
To activate relays using a telephone and 4285 VIP module, firstdial the 2-digit phone access code. When the system acknowledges theaccess, enter 4-digit security code + [#] + 70. The following
prompts/voice responses will begin.
ENTER DEVICE NO.
00=QUIT
01

Voice: "ENTER DEVICE CODE NOW"Enter the 2-digit number of the device to be
activated.
Note that if an invalid number is entered, thesystem will simply ask you to reenter thenumber.

NN DEVICE IS OFF
HIT 0=OFF , 1=ON

Voice: "voice descriptor DEVICE nn ON/OFF.
FOR voice descriptor ON ENTER 1, FOR voicedescriptor OFF ENTER 0"
Press 0 or 1 to turn the device off or on
respectively.
"nn" represents the 2-digit device number andvoice descriptor is the relay voice descriptor
programmed by the installer.

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Using #70 Relay Menu Mode (cont’d)
NN DEVICE IS OFFHIT THE "T" KEY

Voice: "voice descriptor DEVICE nn ON/OFF.
TO EXIT ENTER 00 NOW"
From a keypad, press T to continue. The
ENTER DEVICE NO. prompt will appear.
From a telephone keypad, enter 00 to exit,
or enter the next relay number to be
programmed. The current on/off state of thatrelay will be annunciated as described above.
Alternatively, if 6 seconds elapses with no key
depression, the 4285 VIP module will
annunciate the "ENTER DEVICE CODE
NOW" message.

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Using Schedules
Delaying the Closing TimeYour system's programmed schedules may automatically arm thesystem at a predetermined time. In the event a user must stay on thepremises later than usual, users with master or manager authority
levels can manually delay the automatic arming (closing) time up to 2
hours.
To delay the closing time:
1. Enter your security code (master or manager authority levels only).
2. Press the # key, followed by 82.
3. A menu prompt will be displayed, asking for the number of hours
of delay.
CLOSING DELAY?
HIT 0-2 HOURSEnter the desired number of hours of delay,
1 or 2. The system will automatically exit
this mode after entry.

Note that the delay is from the scheduled closing time, not fromthe time the command is entered.
IMPORTANT: The selected delay cannot be reduced once it isset. A 1 hour delay can be increased to 2 hours, though.
4. The system will automatically send a message to the central
station informing them that the programmed schedule has beenchanged.

Temporary Open/Close Schedules
Temporary schedules allow you to override the normal schedules
programmed by the installer. Temporary schedules can be in effect for
up to one week, and take effect as soon as they are programmed.
Schedules are comprised of an arming (closing) time window and adisarming (opening) time window. A time window is simply a defined
period of time, at the end of which arming or disarming will occur.
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Using Schedules (cont’d)
Before programming a temporary schedule, use a worksheet similar
to the one below to plan your schedule. This will make it easier when
actually programming the schedule.
Arm/Disarm
Windows
Disarm Window
Start Time HH:MM
Stop Time HH:MM
Arm Window
Start Time HH:MM
Stop Time HH:MM

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

Programming Temporary Schedules
Temporary schedules only affect the partition from which it isentered. Temporary schedules can be reused at later dates simply byscrolling (by pressing #) to the DAYS? prompt (described below) andactivating the appropriate days. This should be considered whendefining daily time windows. Note that only users with authority levelof manager or higher can program temporary schedules.
To program temporary schedules:
1. Enter your security code.
2. Press the # key followed by 81.
3. The following prompts will appear.
MON DISARM WIND.
07:45AM 08:45AM– 44 –

The cursor will be positioned on the tens ofhours digit of the start time for Monday's
disarm window. Enter the desired hour.
Press * to move to the minutes field. The
minutes are entered in the same manner.
The AM/PM indication is changed by hitting
any key, 0-9, while the cursor is under theletter A/P position. Repeat for the stop timeentry. Press the * key to move to the arming
window for Monday.

Using Schedules (cont’d)Press # to move to the next screen display
without making changes.
MON ARM WINDOW
07:45AM 08:45AM

The cursor will be positioned on the tens ofhours digit of the start time for the arm
window. Repeat the previous steps to enter
the start and stop time for Monday's arming
window.

TUE DISARM WIND.
07:45AM 08:45AM

After the windows for that day have been
completed, the system will prompt for
disarm and arm time windows for the nextday. Repeat the procedure for all days of theweek.
When all of the days have been completed,the system will ask which days are to be
activated.

DAYS ? MTWTFSS
HIT 0-7 X XThis is the prompt that actually activates
the temporary schedule, and allows the
temporary schedule to be customized to aparticular week's needs. To select the days
which are to be activated, enter the desired
number 1-7 (Monday = 1). An "X" willappear under that day, indicating thepreviously entered schedule for that day isactive. Entering a day's number again willdeactivate that day. Pressing 0 will turn alldays on/off.
The temporary schedule will only be in effectfor the days which have the letter x
underneath them. As the week progresses,
the days are reset to the deactive state.
When completed, press * to exit thetemporary schedule entry mode.

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Programming Device Timers
General Information
Device timers consist of an ON time & an OFF time, and selecteddays of the week in which they are active. There are up to 20 timersthat can be used to control various devices, such as lights orappliances. Your installer will have programmed the appropriate
devices into the system (up to 16 devices can be programmed).
Each timer controls a single device (designated as an output number)that you select. For example, timer 1 might be set to turn the porch
lights on at 7:00pm and turn them off at 11:00pm. Timer 2 might turnon the air conditioner Monday-Friday at 4:30pm to cool the premises
before you arrive at 5:00pm, and turn it off at 10:00pm when you are
retiring for the night. If desired, different timers can control the samedevice. For example, timer 2 could be used Monday-Friday as in theprevious example, and timer 3 could be set to turn the air conditioner
on and off at different times Saturday and Sunday.
To enter the device timer menu mode:Enter your security code, then press the # key followed by 83.

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01-20,00=QUIT 01

Up to 20 timers can be programmed. Eachtimer is identified by a number 1-20. Enterthe desired timer number to be programmed(1-20). Press * to accept entry.

06 07:00P 11:45P
PORCH LITE 04

If that timer number has already been
programmed, a summary screen will appear.
In this example:
06 = Timer #04 = Output Device # affected by this timer
PORCH LITE = Output Descriptor for
Device 4
07:00PM = Start Time;
11:45PM = Stop Time
Press * to continue.

Programming Device Timers (cont’d)
See your installer for
device numbers.

00 ENTER OUTPUT#
00

Enter the desired output device number (116). As the number is entered, the device's
description will appear.
To delete a previously programmed timer,
enter 00 as the output number.

00 ON TIME ?
00:00 PMEnter the time you want the device turnedon using 00:01 - 11:59 format. When thedisplay shows the desired time, press the *key to move to the AM/PM field. Press any
key 0-9 to change the AM/PM indication.
Enter 00:00 if this timer is not being used toturn something ON for the days selected
below. (ex. using one timer to turn lights on
one day and using another timer to turnthem off on another day).

00 OFF TIME ?
00:00 PMEnter the time you want the device turned
off using 00:01 - 11:59 format. When thedisplay shows the desired time, press the *key to move to the AM/PM field. Press any
key 0-9 to change the AM/PM indication.
Enter 00:00 if this timer is not being used toturn something OFF for the days selected
below. (ex. using one timer to turn lights on
one day and using another timer to turnthem off on another day).

00 DAYS? MTWTFSS
HIT 0-7
X X

Select the days on which the device is to be
activated by entering 1-7 (Monday = 1). An"X" will appear under that day, indicating
the output for that day is active. Entering a
day's number again will deactivate that day.
Pressing 0 will turn all days on/off. The
outputs will only be in effect for the days
which have the letter x underneath them. As– 47 –

Programming Device Timers (cont’d)the week progresses, the selected days arereset to the inactive state, unless thepermanent option is selected (next screen
prompt). When completed, press * tocontinue.
00 PERMANENT ?
0 = NO, 1 = YES 0– 48 –

Answering 1 (yes) means the system willcontinue executing this timer on acontinuous basis. An answer of 0 means
execute each day's output only once.

Testing The System(To Be Conducted Weekly)
Using the 5 TEST Key
The TEST key puts your system into Test mode, which allows eachprotection point to be checked for proper operation.
1. Disarm the system and close all protected windows, doors, etc.
READY should be displayed.
TEST

2. Enter your security code and press the 5 key.
3. The external sounder should sound for 3 seconds and then turn off.
If the sounder does not sound, it may be due to dialer communication activity. Wait a few minutes and try again. If the sounderstill does not sound, CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
4. The keypad will sound a single beep every 15 seconds as areminder that the system is in Test mode. Each time a protection
zone is faulted (opened), the keypad should beep three times. If thesounder does not sound, CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.

Note that no alarm reports will be sent to the central monitoring station
while the system is in Test mode.

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Testing The System
Testing Your System
1. Open and close each protected door and window in turn and listen
for three beeps. The identification of each faulted protection pointshould appear on the display.
2. Walk in front of any interior motion detectors (if used) and listen
for three beeps as movement is detected. The identification of thedetector should appear on the display when it is activated.
3. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to test all smoke detectors
to ensure that all are functioning properly. The identification ofeach detector (or the zone number of the zone assigned to thedetector) should appear on the display when each is activated.
4. When all protection points have been checked, there should be nozone identification numbers displayed. If a problem is experienced
with any protection point (no confirming sounds, no display), CALL
FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
5. Turn off Test mode by entering the security code and pressing the
OFF key.

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Trouble Conditions
Typical "Check" Displays
The word CHECK on the Keypad's display, accompanied by a rapid"beeping" at the Keypad, indicates that there is a trouble condition in
the system.
To silence the beeping sound for "check" conditions, press any key.
1. A display of "CHECK" accompanied by a display of "CALLSERVICE" indicates that a problem exists with the system thateliminates some of the protection.
CALL FOR SERVICEIMMEDIATELY.
* Note that zone
numbers 88-91
represent
problems withwireless
receivers, which
are not user
serviceable.
CALL FORSERVICE
IMMEDIATELY.

2. A display of "CHECK" accompanied by a display of one or morezone descriptors indicates that a problem exists with thosezone(s)*. First, determine if the zone(s) displayed are intact andmake them so if they are not. If the problem has been corrected,
the display of the zone descriptor(s) and CHECK should
disappear. If not, key an OFF sequence (Code plus OFF) to clear
the display. If the display persists, CALL FOR SERVICEIMMEDIATELY.
3. A display of "COMM. FAILURE" at the Keypad indicates that a
failure has occurred in the telephone communication portion ofyour system. CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
4. A display of "SYSTEM LO BAT", accompanied by a once perminute "beeping" at the Keypad indicates that a low systembattery condition exists. CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.

** Not all
systems employ
wirelesstransmitters.

5. A display of "LO BAT" and a zone descriptor, accompanied by a once
per minute "beeping" at the Keypad indicates that a low battery
condition exists in the wireless transmitter** displayed. CALL FORSERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
6. A display of "MODEM COMM" indicates that the control is on-linewith the central station's remote computer. The control will not
operate while on-line.

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Trouble Conditions (cont’d)Power Failure
If the POWER indicator is off, operating power for the system has
stopped and is inoperative. CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. If
the POWER indicator is on, but the message "AC LOSS" isdisplayed, the Keypad is operating on battery power only. If only
some lights are out on the premises, check circuit breakers and fuses
and reset or replace as necessary. CALL FOR SERVICEIMMEDIATELY if AC power cannot be restored.

Non-Alpha Keypad Displays
The following displays will appear on non-alpha keypads when theassociated trouble condition (previously described) is present.
97= CALL SERVICEFC= COMM FAILURE
BAT= SYSTEM LO BAT (if no zone number) or LO BAT (if zone
number shows)CC= MODEM COMM
NO AC = AC LOSSSERVICING INFORMATIONYour local Ademco dealer is the person best qualified to service youralarm system. Arranging some kind of regular service program with
him is advisable.
Your local Ademco dealer is:
Name:
Address:
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Fire Alarm System(If Installed)
GeneralYour fire alarm system (if installed) is on 24 hours a day, providing
continuous protection. In the event of an emergency, the installedsmoke and heat detectors will automatically send signals to your
Control/Communicator, triggering a loud, interrupted sound from the
Keypad. An interrupted sound will also be produced by optional
exterior sounders. A FIRE message will appear at your Keypad andremain on until you silence the alarm.

In Case Of Fire Alarm
1. Should you become aware of a fire emergency before your detectors
sense the problem, go to your nearest Keypad and manually
initiate an alarm by pressing the panic key pair assigned as FIRE
emergency (if programmed by the installer) and hold down for atleast 2 seconds.
2. Evacuate all occupants from the premises.
3. If flames and/or smoke are present, leave the premises and notify
your local Fire Department immediately.
4. If no flames or smoke are apparent, investigate the cause of thealarm. The zone descriptor of the zone(s) in an alarm condition willappear at the Keypad.

Silencing A Fire Alarm
1. Silence the alarm by entering your code and pressing the OFF key.
To clear the display, enter your code and press the OFF key again.
2. If the Keypad does not indicate a READY condition after thesecond OFF sequence, press the READY key to display the zone(s)that are faulted. Be sure to check that smoke detectors are notresponding to smoke or heat producing objects in their vicinity.
Should this be the case, eliminate the source of heat or smoke.

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Fire Alarm System(If Installed)
3. If this does not remedy the problem, there may still be smoke inthe detector. Clear it by fanning the detector for about 30 seconds.
4. When the problem has been corrected, clear the display by entering
your code and pressing the OFF key.

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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.
Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installationof fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of thehousehold as follows: For minimum protection a smoke detector
should be installed outside of each separate sleeping area, andon each additional floor of a multi-floor family living unit,
including basements. The installation of smoke detectors in
kitchens, attics (finished or unfinished), or in garages is notnormally recommended.
For additional protection the NFPA recommends that you install heator smoke detectors in the living room, dining room, bedroom(s),kitchen, hallway(s), attic, furnace room, utility and storage rooms,
basements and attached garages.

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In addition, we recommend the following:• Install a smoke detector inside every bedroom where a smoker
sleeps.
• Install a smoke detector inside every bedroom where someone
sleeps with the door partly or completely closed. Smoke could beblocked by the closed door. Also, an alarm in the hallway outside
may not wake up the sleeper if the door is closed.
• Install a smoke detector inside bedrooms where electricalappliances (such as portable heaters, air conditioners or
humidifiers) are used.
• Install a smoke detector at both ends of a hallway if the hallway ismore than 40 feet (12 meters) long.
• Install smoke detectors in any room where an alarm control islocated, or in any room where alarm control connections to an ACsource or phone lines are made. If detectors are not so located, a firewithin the room could prevent the control from reporting a fire oran intrusion.

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Recommendations For Proper Protection (cont’d)
Recommendations For 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 ina 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 alarm monitoring
station in the event that the telephone lines are out of order (alarm
signals are normally sent over the phone lines, if connected to an
alarm monitoring station).

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Emergency Evacuation
Establish and regularly practice a plan of escape in the event of fire. The following
steps are recommended by the National Fire Protection Association:
1. Position your detector or your interior and/or exteriorsounders so that they can be heard by all occupants.

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2. Determine two means of escape from each room. One
path of escape should lead to the door that permits
normal exit from the building. The other may be awindow, should your path be impassable. Station an
escape ladder at such windows if there is a long drop to
the ground.
3. Sketch a floor plan of the building. Show windows, doors,stairs and rooftops that can be used to escape. Indicate
escape routes for each room. Keep these routes free from
obstruction and post copies of the escape routes in everyroom.
4. Assure that all bedroom doors are shut while you areasleep. This will prevent deadly smoke from entering
while you escape.
5. Try the door. If the door is hot, check your alternate
escape route. If the door is cool, open it cautiously. Be
prepared to slam the door if smoke or heat rushes in.
6. Where smoke is present, crawl on the ground; do notwalk upright. Smoke rises and may overcome you.
Clearer air is near the floor.
7. Escape quickly; don't panic.
8. Establish a common meeting place outdoors, away fromyour house, where everyone can meet and then takesteps to contact the authorities and account for thosemissing. Choose someone to assure that nobody returns
to the house — many die going back.

Maintaining Your System
Taking Care of Your System
The components of your security system are designed to be as free of
maintenance as possible. However, there are some things you can do
to make sure that your system is in reliable working condition.
1. Test your system weekly.
2. Test the system after any alarm occurs (see TESTING THE
SYSTEM).

Replacing Batteries in Wireless Sensors
Wireless sensors
may not havebeen used in yoursecurity system

Each wireless sensor in your system has a 9-volt or 3-volt battery. The
system detects a low battery in any wireless sensor, including smoke
detectors, the optional personal emergency transmitter, and theoptional portable wireless keypad. (A low battery in a portablewireless keypad is detected as soon as one of its keys is pressed, andthe keypad will display 00.)
Alkaline batteries provide a minimum of 1 year of operation, and in
most units and applications, provide 2–4 years of service. Actual
battery life will depend on the environment in which the sensor isused, the number of signals that the transmitter in the sensor has had
to send, and the specific type of sensor. Factors such as humidity,
high or low temperatures or large swings in temperature, may all leadto the reduction of actual battery life in an installation.
If you have a low battery in a wireless sensor, a low battery
message is displayed on the keypad.
In addition, a battery-operated smoke detector with a low battery alsoemits a single "chirp" sound once approximately every 20-30 seconds,
identifying itself as the smoke detector with the weak battery. If you
do not replace a smoke detector's low battery, the smoke detector may
sound continuously, as if there were a fire alarm.
Note: The low battery message comes on as a warning that battery
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Maintaining Your System (cont’d)meantime, the sensor(s) causing the low battery indication is still
fully operational.
Important: Use only batteries recommended by your installer as
replacement.

Silencing Low Battery Warning Tones at the Keypad
The keypad’s warning tones can be silenced by performing an OFF
sequence (code plus OFF key), but the Keypad's low battery message
display will remain on as a reminder that you have a low battery
condition in one or more of your sensors. When you replace the weak
battery with a fresh one, the sensor will send a "good battery" signal
to the control as soon as the sensor is activated (opening/closing ofdoor, window, etc.), causing the low battery display to turn off. If thesensor is not activated, the display will automatically clear withinapproximately 1 hour.

Routine Care
• Treat the components of your security system as you would anyother electrical equipment. Do not slam sensor-protected doors or
windows.
• Keep dust from accumulating on the keypad and all protective
sensors, particularly on motion sensors and smoke detectors.
• The keypad and sensors should be cleaned carefully with a dry soft
cloth. Do not spray water or any other fluid on the units.

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Quick Guide To System Functions
FUNCTIONPROCEDURE

COMMENTS

Check Zones

Press [✱].

Display All
Descriptors
Arm System

Press and hold [✱] for 5
seconds.
Enter code.
Press arming key
desired(AWAY, STAY,INSTANT, MAXIMUM).
Enter code.
Press OFF [1].
Enter code.
Press BYPASS [6].
Enter zone numbers to be
bypassed (use 2-digit entries).
Enter code.
Press BYPASS [6].
Press [#].
Enter code.
Press CHIME [9].
Enter code.

To view faulted zones when system notready.
Displays all alpha descriptors programmed
by installer.
Arms system in mode selected.

Disarm System
Bypass zones

Quick Bypass

Chime Mode
Test Mode

View Messages
View User
Capabilities
GOTO Partition

Add a User

Press and hold [0] for at least 5
seconds.
Enter user's code.
Press [✱] + [✱].
Enter security code.
Press [✱].
Enter partition number (1-8).
0 returns to default partition.
Enter master/manager code.
Press CODE [8].
Enter new user's user number.
Enter code for that user.
At prompt, enter authority forthat user in this partition (1-5).
Follow prompts, 1=Yes, 0=No.

Disarms system and silences alarms.
Bypassed zones are unprotected and will
not cause an alarm if violated.

Bypasses all faulted zones automatically.

Keypad will sound if doors or windows are
violated while system disarmed.
Sounds alarm sounder and allows sensors
to be tested.
Press TEST [5]Message from central station will appear.
Displays partitions & authority levels
assigned to the user.
Allows a user at one keypad to performfunctions in another partition, if that user
is authorized to do so.
Master & Manager level users can add
users to the system, each with its own
code and authority level.

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Quick Guide To System Functions (cont’d)
FUNCTIONPROCEDURE

COMMENTS

Change a User's
CodeEnter master/manager code.
Press CODE [8].
Enter user's 2-digit number.
Enter new code for that user.
Press 0 (No) at prompt.
Enter master/manager code.
Press CODE [8].
Enter user no. to be deleted.
Enter master/manager code.
Press 1 (Yes) at prompt.
Press and hold any function key
for at least 5 seconds.

Master & Manager level users can change
their own or other users' codes.

Delete a User

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Master & Manager level users can delete
users.
A user can only be deleted by a user withhigher authority level.
Will display abbreviated instructions for the
key pressed.

Summary Of Audible Notification(Alpha Display Keypads)
SOUND

CAUSE

DISPLAY

LOUD,
INTERRUPTED*
Keypad & External
LOUD,
CONTINUOUS*
Keypad & External
ONE SHORT BEEP
(not repeated)
Keypad only

FIRE ALARM

FIRE is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm isdisplayed.

BURGLARY/AUDIBLE EMERGENCY
ALARM

ALARM is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm isalso displayed.

a. SYSTEM DISARM
b. SYSTEM ARMING ATTEMPTWITH AN OPEN ZONE.
c. BYPASS VERIFYONE SHORT BEEP
(once every 15sec.) Keypad only
ONE BEEP(every 60 sec.)
Keypad only
TWO SHORTBEEPS
Keypad only
THREE SHORTBEEPS
Keypad only

SYSTEM IS IN TEST MODE

a. DISARMED/READY TO ARM is displayed.
b. The number and descriptor of the open protection
zone is displayed.
c. Numbers and descriptors of the bypassed
protection zones are displayed (One beep is heard
for each zone displayed). Subsequently, thefollowing is displayed: DISARMED BYPASS
Ready to Arm
Opened Zone identifications will appear.

LOW BATTERY AT A TRANSMITTERLO BAT displayed with description of transmitter.

ARM AWAY OR MAXIMUM

ARMED AWAY or ARMED MAXIMUM is displayed.
Red ARMED indicator is lit.

a. ARM STAY OR INSTANT
b. ZONE OPENED WHILE SYSTEMIS IN CHIME MODE.
c. ENTRY WARNING**

RAPID BEEPING
Keypad only

a. TROUBLE
b. AC POWER LOSS ALERT***
c. MEMORY OF ALARMSLOW BEEPING
Keypad only

a. ENTRY DELAY WARNING**
b. EXIT DELAY WARNING(if programmed)

a. ARMED STAY ZONE BYPASSED or ARMEDINSTANT ZONE BYPASSED is displayed. Red
ARMED indicator is lit.
b. CHIME displayed, descriptor of open protection
zone will be displayed if the [✱] key is pressed.
c. DISARM SYSTEM OR ALARM WILL OCCUR isdisplayed.
a. CHECK displayed. Descriptor of troubled
protection zone is displayed.
b. AC LOSS displayed (may alternate with otherdisplays that may be present).
c. FIRE or ALARM is displayed; descriptor of zone inalarm is displayed.
a. DISARM SYSTEM OR ALARM WILL OCCUR isdisplayed. Exceeding the delay time without
disarming causes alarm.
b. ARMED AWAY or ARMED MAXIMUM isdisplayed along with You May Exit Now***

If bell is used as external sounder, fire alarm is pulsed ring; burglary/audible emergency is steady ring.
Entry warning may consist of three short beeps or slow continuous beeping, as programmed by yourinstaller.
*** Loss of system battery power is not indicated or annunciated by the keypad (warnings are for loss of
AC power only).

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Glossary
The following terms are used throughout the manual.
ARM/DISARM:“Armed” simply means that the burglary portion of yoursystem is turned ON and is in a state of readiness.
“Disarmed” means that the burglary system is turned OFF,and must be rearmed to become operational. However,even in a “disarmed” state, “emergency” and “fire” portionsof your system are still operational.

KEYPAD:

This is the area on your Keypad containing numbered
pushbuttons similar to those on telephones or calculators.
These keys control the arming or disarming of the system,and perform other functions which were previously
described in this manual.

ZONE:

A specific area of protection.

PARTITION:

An independent group of zones that can be armed anddisarmed without affecting other zones or users.

BYPASS:To disarm a specific area of burglary protection whileleaving other areas operational.

DELAY ZONE:

An area of protection containing doors most frequently
used to enter or exit (typically, a front door, back door, ordoor from the garage into the building). The delay zone
allows sufficient time for authorized entry or exit withoutcausing an alarm. Consult your installer for the entry andexit delay times that have been set for your system during
installation and record them on the separate sheet
provided in this manual.

DAY/NIGHT ZONE:

An area of protection whose violation causes a trouble
indication during the disarmed (DAY) mode and an alarm
during the armed (NIGHT) mode.

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UL NOTICE: This is a “GRADE A” system.

“FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Part 15 STATEMENT”
This equipment has been tested to FCC requirements and has been found acceptable for use. The FCC
requires the following statement for your information:
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is,in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio and television
reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device inaccordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable
protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee thatinterference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:• If using an indoor antenna, have a quality outdoor antenna installed.

• Reorient the receiving antenna until interference is reduced or eliminated.
• Move the receiver away from the control/communicator.
• Move the antenna leads away from any wire runs to the control/communicator.
• Plug the control/communicator into a different outlet so that it and the receiver are on different
branch circuits.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additionalsuggestions.
The user or installer may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission
helpful: “Interference Handbook”
This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
The user shall not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless authorized by the
Installation Instructions or User’s Manual. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
IN THE EVENT OF TELEPHONE OPERATIONAL PROBLEMSIn the event of telephone operational problems, disconnect the control by removing the plug from the
RJ31X (CA38A in Canada) telephone wall jack. We recommend that your certified installer demonstrate
disconnecting the phones on installation of the system. Do not disconnect the phone connection inside thecontrol/communicator. Doing so will result in the loss of your phone lines. If the regular phone works
correctly after the control/communicator has been disconnected from the phone lines, thecontrol/communicator has a problem and should be returned for repair. If upon disconnection of thecontrol/communicator, there is still a problem on the line, notify the telephone company that they have aproblem and request prompt repair service. The user may not under any circumstances (in or out of
warranty) attempt any service or repairs to the system. It must be returned to the factory or an authorized
service agency for all repairs.

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“FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Part 68 NOTICEThis equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the front cover of this equipment is alabel that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence
number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephonecompany.
This equipment uses the following jacks:
An RJ31X is used to connect this equipment to the telephone network.
The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephoneline. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an
incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To becertain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line, as determined by the total
RENs, contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area.
If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in
advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. If advance notice is notpractical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will beadvised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe necessary.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or proceduresthat could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will
provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain
uninterrupted service.
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, please contact the manufacturer for repair andwarranty information. If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephonecompany may request you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved.
There are no user serviceable components in this product, and all necessary repairs must be
made by the manufacturer. Other repair methods may invalidate the FCC registration on thisproduct.
This equipment cannot be used on telephone company-provided coin service. Connection to
Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs.
This equipment is hearing-aid compatible.
When programming or making test calls to an emergency number, briefly explain to the dispatcher
the reason for the call. Perform such activities in the off-peak hours; such as early morning or lateevening.

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CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS(DOC) STATEMENTNOTICEThe Canadian Department of Communications label
identifies certified equipment. This certification meansthat the equipment meets certain telecommunications
network
protective,
operationalandsafetyrequirements. The Department does not guarantee theequipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensurethat it is permissible to be connected to the facilities ofthe local telecommunications company. The equipment
must also be installed using an acceptable method of
connection. In some cases, the company’s insidewiring associated with a single line individual service
may be extended by means of certified connector
assembly (telephone extension cord). The customer
should be aware that compliance with the above
conditions may not prevent degradation of service insome situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be made by anauthorized Canadian maintenance facility designatedby the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by theuser to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions,
may give the telecommunications company cause torequest the user to disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that theelectrical ground connections of the power utility,
telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe
system, if present, are connected together. This
precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.
Caution: User should not attempt to make suchconnections themselves, but should contact theappropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician,as appropriate.
The Load Number (LN) assigned to each terminal
device denotes the percentage of the total load to beconnected to a telephone loop which is used by thedevice, to prevent overloading. The termination on aloop may consist of any combination of devices subject
only to the requirement that the total of the Load
Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 100.

AVIS
L’étiquette du ministère des Communications du Canada
identifie le matériel homologué. Cette étiquette certifie quele matériel est conforme à certaines normes de protection,d’exploitation
etdesécuritédesréseauxdetélécommunications. Le ministère n’assure toutefois pas
que le matériel fonctionnera à la satisfaction de l’utilisateur.
Avant d’installer ce matériel, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer qu’il
est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l’entreprise
locale de télécommunications. Le matériel doit égalementêtre installé en suivant une méthode acceptée deraccordement. Dans certains cas, les fils intérieurs del’entreprise utilisés pour un service individuel à la ligne
unique peuvent être prolongés au moyen d’un dispositif
homologué de raccordement (cordon prolongateur
téléphonique interne). L’abonné ne doit pas oublier qu’il est
possible que la conformité aux conditions énoncées cidessus n’empèchet pas la dégradation du service danscertaines situations. Actuellement, les entreprises detélécommunications ne permettent pas que l’on raccordeleur matériel aux prises d’abonnés, sauf dans les cas
precis prévus par les tarifs particuliers de ces entreprises.
Les réparations du matériel homologué doivent êtreeffectuées pas un centre d’entretien canadien autorisé
désigné par le fournisseur. La compagnie detélécommunications peut demander à l’utilisateur dedébrancher un appareil à la suite de réparations ou demodifications effectuées par l’utilisateur ou à cause demauvais fonctionnement.
Pour sa propre protection, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer que
tous les fils de mise en terre de la source d’énergieélectrique, des lignes téléphoniques de réseau de conduites
d’eau s’il y en a, soient raccordés ensemble. Cette
précaution est particulièrement importante dans les régions
rurales.
Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces
raccordements lui-même; il doit avoir recours à un service
d’inspection des installations électriques, ou à unélectricien, selon le cas.
L’indice de charge (IC) assigné à chaque dispositif terminal
pour éviter toute surcharge indique le pourcentage de lacharge totale qui peut être raccordé à un circuit
téléphonique bouclé utilisé par ce dispositif. La terminaison
du circuit bouclé peut être constituée de n’importe quelle
combinaison de dispositifs, pourvu que la somme desindices de charge de l’ensemble des dispositifs ne dépasse
pas 100.

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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 fire or other emergency. Any alarm system, whether commercial or residential, is subject tocompromise or failure to warn for a variety of reasons. For example:• Intruders may gain access through unprotected openings or have the technical sophistication to bypass
an alarm sensor or disconnect an alarm warning device.
• Intrusion detectors (e.g. passive infrared detectors), smoke detectors, and many other sensing devices
will not work without power. Battery operated devices will not work without batteries, with dead batteries,
or if the batteries are not put in properly. Devices powered solely by AC will not work if their AC power
supply is cut off for any reason, however briefly.
• Signals sent by wireless transmitters may be blocked or reflected by metal before they reach the alarm
receiver. Even if the signal path has been recently checked during a weekly test, blockage can occur if a
metal object is moved into the path.
• A user may not be able to reach a panic or emergency button quickly enough.
• While smoke detectors have played a key role in reducing residential fire deaths in the United States,
they may not activate or provide early warning for a variety of reasons in as many as 35% of all fires,
according to data published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Some of the reasonssmoke detectors used in conjunction with this System may not work are as follows. Smoke detectors may
have been improperly installed and positioned. Smoke detectors may not sense fires that start where
smoke cannot reach the detectors, such as in chimneys, in walls, or roofs, or on the other side of closed
doors. Smoke detectors also may not sense a fire on another level of a residence or building. A second
floor detector, for example, may not sense a first floor or basement fire. Moreover, smoke detectors havesensing limitations. No smoke detector can sense every kind of fire every time. In general, detectors may
not always warn about fires caused by carelessness and safety hazards like smoking in bed, violent
explosions, escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materials, overloaded electrical circuits,children playing with matches, or arson. Depending upon the nature of the fire and/or the locations of thesmoke detectors, the detector, even if it operates as anticipated, may not provide sufficient warning toallow all occupants to escape in time to prevent injury or death.
• Passive Infrared Motion Detectors can only detect intrusion within the designed ranges as diagrammed intheir installation manual. Passive Infrared Detectors do not provide volumetric area protection. They docreate multiple beams of protection, and intrusion can only be detected in unobstructed areas covered bythose beams. They cannot detect motion or intrusion that takes place behind walls, ceilings, floors,
closed doors, glass partitions, glass doors, or windows. Mechanical tampering, masking, painting or
spraying of any material on the mirrors, windows or any part of the optical system can reduce theirdetection ability. Passive Infrared Detectors sense changes in temperature; however, as the ambient
temperature of protected area approaches the temperature range of 90° to 105°F, the detection
performance can decrease.

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WARNING!
THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM(continued)• Alarm warning devices such as sirens, bells or horns may not alert people or wake up sleepers if they arelocated on the other side of closed or partly open doors. If warning devices sound on a different level ofthe residence from the bedrooms, then they are less likely to waken or alert people inside the bedrooms.
Even persons who are awake may not hear the warning if the alarm is muffled from a stereo, radio, airconditioner or other appliance, or by passing traffic. Finally, alarm warning devices, however loud, may
not warn hearing-impaired people or waken deep sleepers.
• Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a premises to a central monitoring station may beout of service or temporarily out of service. Telephone lines are also subject to compromise bysophisticated intruders.
• Even if the system responds to the emergency as intended, however, occupants may have insufficient
time to protect themselves from the emergency situation. In the case of a monitored alarm system,
authorities may not respond appropriately.
• This equipment, like other electrical devices, is subject to component failure. Even though this equipment
is designed to last as long as 10 years, the electronic components could fail at any time.
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 areworking properly.
Installing an alarm system may make one eligible for lower insurance rates, but an alarm system is not a
substitute for insurance. Homeowners, property owners and renters should continue to act prudently inprotecting themselves and continue to insure their lives and property.
We continue to develop new and improved protection devices. Users of alarm systems owe it to themselves
and their loved ones to learn about these developments.

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OWNER’S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUESTThis form should be completed and forwarded to your homeowner’s insurance carrier for possible premium
credit.

A. GENERAL INFORMATION:
Insured’s Name and Address:

Insurance Company:

Policy No.:ADEMCO’s VISTA-50
Type of Alarm:

Other ___________________________

BurglaryFire

Installed by:

Both

Serviced by:
Name

Name

Address

Address

B. NOTIFIES (Insert B = Burglary, F = Fire)
Local Sounding Device
Police Dept.
Central Station

Fire Dept.

Name:
Address:
Phone:

C. POWERED BY: A.C. With Rechargeable Power Supply
D. TESTING:

QuarterlyMonthly

Weeklycontinued on other side

– 70 –OtherOWNER’S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST (cont.)
E. SMOKE DETECTOR LOCATIONS
Furnace Room

KitchenBedrooms

Attic

Basement

Living RoomDining RoomHall

Basement Door

Rear DoorAll Exterior

All windows

Interior locations

F. BURGLARY DETECTING DEVICE LOCATIONS:
Front DoorDoors
1st Floor Windows

All Accessible Openings, Including Skylights, Air Conditioners and Vents
G. ADDITIONAL PERTINENT INFORMATION:

Signature:Date:– 71 –

Index4285 VIP Module .............................. 8, 41
97 Call Service ...................................... 52
AC .......................................................... 14
AC Loss.................................................. 52
Access Another Partition...................... 22
Access Door ........................................... 40
Add a User............................................. 19
Ademco Dealer ...................................... 52
Alarm................................................. 6, 14
Alpha ....................................................... 9
Alpha Keypads........................................ 9
Armed ...................................................... 5
Audible Emergency............................... 37
Authority Level..................................... 16
Authority Levels ............................. 17, 18
Away ................................ 5, 14, 22, 31, 34
Bat ................................................... 14, 52
Burglary .................................................. 4
Burglary Protection ................................ 5
Bypass ................................................... 14
Bypass Zones......................................... 27
Bypassing .............................................. 27
Call Service ........................................... 51
CC .......................................................... 52
Change a User's Code........................... 20
Check ............................................... 14, 51
Chime .......................................... 5, 14, 35
Closing Time ......................................... 43
Comm. Failure ...................................... 51
Delaying Closing Time ......................... 43
Delete a User ........................................ 21
Descriptors ............................................ 26
Device Timers ................................... 6, 46
Disarm ................................................... 33
DOC ....................................................... 67
Duress.................................................... 17
Duress Code .......................................... 16
Emergency............................................... 4
Entry Delay........................................... 15– 72 –

Entry/Exit................................................ 4
Exit Delay.............................................. 15
Exit User Edit Mode ............................. 18
FC Comm Failure ................................. 52
FCC........................................................ 65
Fire ........................................ 4, 14, 37, 53
Fire Emergency..................................... 53
Fire Protection ........................................ 5
Fixed-Word.............................................. 9
Fixed-Word Keypad Displays............... 14
Fixed-Word Keypads ............................ 10
Global Arming....................................... 22
Glossary................................................. 64
Goto.................................................. 19, 22
GOTO Command .................................... 7
Instant ................................... 5, 14, 22, 30
Keypad Functions ................................. 11
Keypads ................................................... 9
Keyswitch .............................................. 34
LO Bat ................................................... 51
Low Battery........................................... 59
Low Battery Warning ........................... 60
Manager ................................................ 17
Master.................................................... 17
Maximum .................................... 5, 22, 32
Memory of Alarm .............................. 6, 33
Messages ............................................... 36
Modem Comm ....................................... 51
No AC .............................................. 14, 52
Not Ready........................................ 14, 25
Off .............................................. 22, 33, 53
Open Zones............................................ 25
Open/Close Schedules........................... 43
Operator A............................................. 17
Operator B............................................. 17
Operator C............................................. 17
Panic Keys............................................. 37
Partitioned Security System .................. 4
Partitioned System ................................. 4

Index (cont’d)Personal Emergency .............................37
Power .....................................................52
Quick Arming ........................................16
Quick Bypass.........................................27
Ready ...................................14, 25, 35, 53
Ready Key..............................................25
Relay Menu Mode .................................41
Replacing Batteries...............................59
Routine Care .........................................60
Schedules...........................................6, 43
Security Code ........................................16
Security Codes.......................................16
Sensing Devices.......................................4
Silence The Alarm.................................53
Silent Emergency..................................37
Smoke Detectors ...................................50

Speed Key ..............................................38
Stay ........................................5, 14, 22, 34
System LO Bat ......................................51
System Overview ....................................4
Temporary Schedules .....................43, 44
Temporary Users ..................................19
Test Key.................................................49
Time Window.........................................43
Trouble Condition .................................51
User Edit Mode .....................................18
User Numbers .......................................16
User's Instructions..................................7
Wireless Sensor .....................................59
Zone Bypassed.......................................29
Zone Descriptors ...................................26
Zones ........................................................4– 73 –ADEMCO ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Alarm Device Manufacturing Company, a Division of Pittway Corporation, and its divisions, subsidiaries andaffiliates (“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. Seller’s obligation is limited to repairing or replacing, at its option, free ofcharge for parts, labor, or transportation, any product proven to be defective in materials or workmanshipunder normal use and service. Seller shall have no obligation under this warranty or otherwise if the
product is altered or improperly repaired or serviced by anyone other than the Seller. In case of defect,contact the security professional who installed and maintains your security equipment or the Seller for
product repair.
This one year Limited Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties, obligations or liabilities. THEREARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES, WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE FACE HEREOF. ANY IMPLIEDWARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES MADE BY SELLER IN CONNECTION WITH THISPRODUCT, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR
FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, MUST BE
BROUGHT WITHIN 12 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL SELLER
BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF
THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OR UPON ANY OTHER BASIS OF
LIABILITY WHATSOEVER, EVEN IF THE LOSS OR DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY THE SELLER’S OWNNEGLIGENCE OR FAULT. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not
apply to you.
Seller does not represent that the product may not be compromised or circumvented; that the product will
prevent any personal injury or property loss by burglary, robbery, fire or otherwise; or that the product will in
all cases provide adequate warning or protection. Buyer understands that a properly installed andmaintained alarm may only reduce the risk of a burglary, robbery, fire or other events occurring without
providing an alarm, but it is not insurance or a guarantee that such will not occur or that there will be no
personal injury or property loss as a result. CONSEQUENTLY, SELLER SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR
ANY PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR OTHER LOSS BASED ON A CLAIM THE
PRODUCT FAILED TO GIVE WARNING. HOWEVER, IF SELLER IS HELD LIABLE, WHETHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTYOR OTHERWISE, REGARDLESS OF CAUSE OR ORIGIN, SELLER'’ MAXIMUM LIABILITY SHALL NOT
IN ANY CASE EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT, WHICH SHALL BE THE
COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AGAINST SELLER. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. No increase or alteration, written orverbal, to this warranty is authorized.

165 Eileen Way
Syosset, New York, 11791
Copyright © 1997 PITTWAY CORPORATION¬19lN5943-6V1 Rev B 4/99

EVENT LOGGING PROCEDURES
General Information

To Display The Event Log

The system has the ability to record
various events in a history log whereineach event is recorded in one of fivecategories (listed below), with the timeand date of its occurrence. The Event
Log holds up to 224 events, with theoldest event being replaced by thelogging of any new event after the log
is full. Using an alpha keypad, theEvent Log can be viewed one category
at a time, or can display all events,
regardless of category (ALL EVENT
LOG). The system also allows selectionof displaying the COMPLETE log, oronly those events occurring since thelast installer service (RECENT). In
addition, events in the other partitions
can be viewed by users authorized toaccess those partitions. Note thatevents are displayed in chronologicalorder, from most recent to oldest.

1. Enter CODE + [#] + [6] + [0]2. Select the display mode.
RECENT: Displays only those
events occurring since last installer
service.
COMPLETE: Displays complete
event log (up to 224 events).
Press the desired key, 0 or 1.
ENTER 0 = RECENT
1 = COMPLETE

3. Select the partition, 0-8.
Enter the partition number for thepartition whose events are to be
displayed.
Entering 0 (NO) will display allpartitions' events.
SCAN LOG BY PART
0=NO 1-8=PART #Part of N5943-6V1 Rev B
Side AEVENT LOGGING PROCEDURES (continued)
4. Use the [3] & [1] keys (for next
and previous categories respectively) to display the categories of
events.
Press [8] to select a category anddisplay the first event. Press [8]again for each subsequent event.
Shows burglary alarm occurred inzone 3 (C03) of partition 1 (P1), at
12:02AM on January 1.
P1 01/01 12:02AM
BURGLARY C03

Typical Event
Log Display

After the last event has been
displayed, the END OF EVENT
LOG message appears for a few
seconds,then
thesystemautomaticallydisplays
the
RECENT/COMPLETE mode selectscreen again (see step 2).
5. To EXIT the Event Log:
Press [✱] at any time.

ALARM EVENT LOG
TYPE
CCC UUU

Typical Category
Select Screen

ALARM EVENT LOG
Displays time and date for zones thathave either caused an alarm or havebeen restored in the selected partition.
CHECK EVENT LOG
Displays time and date for zones thathave caused a trouble or supervisory
condition in the selected partition.
BYPASS EVENT LOG
Displays time and date for zones thathave been bypassed in the partition.
OPEN EVENT LOG
Displays time, date and user number
for each arming and disarming of thesystem for the partition selected.
SYSTEM EVENT LOG
Displays time and date for systemproblems, such as AC Loss, lowbattery, etc., regardless of partition.
ALL EVENT LOG
Displays all categories of events inchronological order.
TEST EVENT LOG
Displays list of periodic tests sent by
panel.

See your Installer for
additional information
concerning the event log.

Side B