Honeywell VISTA-250BP- Manual

– 8 – System Overview (cont’d) Speed Key (Macros) The system can store a string of up to 32 keystrokes, which can be activated anytime by simply pressing the “A, B, C, or D” keys. This feature can be used to make it easy to perform multiple functions at once (such as going to another partition to by...

– 9 – System Overview (cont’d) Master Keypad Operation A "Master" keypad is one on which the status of all 8 partitions is displayed simultaneously. A user can get more information about a certain partition by simply entering [ ✳ ] + the desired partition number (1-8). To log on to the "...

– 10 – About The Keypads General IMPORTANT: If the keypad beeps rapidly upon entering the premises, it indicates that an alarm has occurred during your absence. LEAVE IMMEDIATELY and CONTACT THE POLICE from a safe location nearby. NOTE: If you have a Symphony (Advanced User Interface) and/or TeleSma...

– 11 – Functions Of The Keypad 1 OFF 4 MAX 7 INSTANT READY 2 AWAY 5 TEST 8 CODE 0 3 STAY 6 BYPASS # ARMED READY 6160-00-002-V1 9 CHIME A B C D SPEAKER LCD DISPLAY FUNCTION KEYS LEDS IMPORTANT!: When using the keypad to enter codes and commands, sequential key depressions must be made within 3 second...

– 14 – Entry/Exit Delays General Information Your system has installer-programmed time delays, known as exit delay and entry delay. Whenever you arm your system, exit delay gives you time to leave through the designated exit door without setting off an alarm. Exit delay begins immediately after ente...

– 15 – Security Codes & Authority Levels General Information At the time of installation, you were assigned an authority level and a personal four-digit security code, known only to you and yours. The security code must be entered when arming and disarming the system. The authority level defines...

– 16 – Security Codes & Authority Levels (cont’d) Authority Levels Authority levels define the system functions a particular user can perform. Depending on the authority assigned to you, there are certain system functions you may be prohibited from performing. In summary, there are six authority...

– 17 – Security Codes & Authority Levels (cont’d) General Rules on Authority Levels and Changes x A user may not delete or change the user code of the SAME or HIGHER authority than which he is assigned. x A user may only ADD users to a LOWER authority level. x A user may assign access codes only...

– 18 – 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 3-digit User...

– 20 – Security Codes & Authority Levels (cont’d) PART. 1 A0* WHSE USER 003 AUTH=3G. When all partitions have been displayed, the keypad will scroll through the partition(s) to which access has been assigned, and will display the user number, authority level and global arm option for each. The “...

– 21 – Security Codes & Authority Levels (cont’d) To Delete a User CODE 1. Enter Master or Manager code and press the 8 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 a...

– 22 – Accessing Other Partitions To Access Another Partition Each keypad is assigned a default partition for display purposes, and will show only that partition's information. But, if the user is authorized, a keypad in one partition can be used to perform system functions in other partitions by us...

– 23 – Accessing Other Partitions (cont’d) Global Arming Notes: x When performing a Global Arm, if there are faults in any of the selected partitions, the system will enter a Summary Mode. Faulted zones in all the selected partitions will be displayed. These faults must be corrected or bypassed. Thi...

– 25 – Accessing Other Partitions (cont’d) Common Lobby Operation When an installation consists of a partition that is shared by users of other partitions in a building, that shared partition may be assigned as a “common lobby” partition for the system. An example of this might be in a medical build...

– 26 – Accessing Other Partitions (cont’d) How User Codes Affect the Common Lobby Codes with “Global” Arming If your code is given “global arming” when it is defined, the system displays a prompt that allows you to pick and choose the partitions to be armed or disarmed. This eliminates the “automati...

– 27 – Accessing Other Panels If the user is authorized, a keypad in one panel can be used to perform system functions in other panels by using one of the panel linking methods described below. Note that only users 001 to 050 can be authorized to access other panels. The system provides three modes ...

– 29 – Accessing Other Panels (cont’d) NOTES: When performing any of the arming commands, if there are faults in any of the partitions, none of the partitions will arm. These faults must be corrected or bypassed before attempting to arm. When performing either a STAY or INSTANT arm command the syste...

– 30 – Accessing Other Panels (cont’d) Press 0 to exit mode. After a few seconds, the keypad displays the status of the original partition of the original panel for the keypad. Also, this mode will end in approximately 120 seconds if no keys are pressed. NOTES: When performing any of the arming comm...

– 31 – Checking For Open Zones Using the ✳ READY Key Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows and other protection 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...

– 32 – Displaying All Zone Descriptors Using the ✳ READY Key The Alpha Keypads can also display all the zone descriptors that are programmed in your system. The abbreviated instructions for the READY key will appear first, followed by the zone descriptors. Displaying all descriptors is useful when y...

– 33 – Bypassing Protection Zones Using the 6 BYPASS Key This key is used when you want to arm your system with one or more zones intentionally unprotected. Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm when violated while your system is armed. All bypasses are removed when an OFF seque...

– 34 – Bypassing Protection Zones (cont’d) Quick Bypass Your 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. To use the Quick Bypass feature: BYPA...

– 35 – Bypassing Protection Zones (cont’d) Group Bypass Your system allows you to easily bypass a group of zones without having to enter zone numbers individually. The system provides up to 15 groups. There is no limit to the number of zones that may be assigned to any one group. Check with your ins...

– 36 – Arming Perimeter Only (With Entry Delay ON) Using the 3 STAY key Use this key when you are staying home, but might expect someone to use the entrance door later. When armed in STAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened, but you may otherwise move freely ...

– 38 – Arming Perimeter Only (With Entry Delay OFF) Using the 7 INSTANT Key Important: If you are using a Symphony (Advanced User Interface), NIGHT mode is the same as INSTANT. Use this key when you are staying home and do not expect anyone to use the entrance door. When armed in INSTANT mode, the s...

– 39 – 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 a protected door or window is opened, or if any movement is detected inside the premises. You may leave through...

– 40 – Arming All Protection (With Entry Delay OFF) Using the 4 MAXIMUM Key Use this key when the premises will be vacant for extended periods of time such as vacations, etc., or when no one will be moving through protected interior areas. When armed in MAXIMUM mode, the system will sound an alarm i...

– 41 – Quick Exit Using the # + 9 Keys The Quick Exit feature allows you to exit the armed partition without having to disarm and then rearm the partition. To Quick Exit the premises: 1. Press the # key and then press the 9 key. 2. The system will sound the exit beeps, if enabled, and will give you ...

– 42 – Disarming And Silencing Alarms Using the 1 OFF Key The OFF key is used to disarm the system and to silence alarm and trouble sounds. See "SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION" section for information which will help you to distinguish between FIRE and BURGLARY alarm sounds. IMPORTANT: If y...

– 43 – Using The Keyswitch General Your system may be equipped with a keyswitch for use when arming and disarming a partition. 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 zo...

– 44 – Chime Mode Using the 9 Key Your 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...

– 45 – Viewing Alarm Company Messages General Information Users of the system may periodically receive messages on their display screens from their monitoring agency or installer. When a message is waiting to be viewed, the message shown below will appear. MESSAGE. PRESS 0 FOR 5 SECS. 1. Press and h...

– 46 – Panic Keys (For Manually Activating Silent And/Or Audible Alarms) Using Panic Keys Your system may have been programmed to use special key combinations to manually activate panic functions. The functions that might be programmed are Silent Emergency, Audible Emergency, Personal Emergency, and...

– 47 – Speed Key (Macros) General Information The “A”, “B”, “C”, and/or “D” keys can be used to activate a string of commands up to 32 keystrokes each. These commands are known as a macro and are stored in the system’s memory. Typical Speed Key functions include: x Arming sequences that involve firs...

– 48 – Speed Key (Macros) (cont’d) Executing To execute a Speed Key sequence, do the following: If a lettered key, A-B-C, has been assigned as a Speed Key, press and hold down the appropriate key (about 2 seconds). If a user code is required for any part of the Speed Key sequence, the following prom...

– 49 – Access Door Control General Information Your system may be set up such that a locked access door (such as in a lobby) can be unlocked momentarily or for a specific period of time, using a keypad command. Ask your installer if this has been done in our system. Executing There are several entri...

– 50 – Using #70 Relay Menu Mode General Information Your system may be set up so that certain lights or other devices can be turned on or off by using the #70 command from either a keypad or a telephone keypad (if 4285 or 4286 VIP module is used). Ask your installer if this has been done in your sy...

– 51 – Using Schedules Delaying the Closing Time Your system's programmed schedules may automatically arm the system at a predetermined time. In the event a user must stay on the premises later than usual, users with master or manager authority levels can manually delay the automatic arming (closing...

– 52 – Using Schedules (cont’d) Programming Temporary Schedules Temporary schedules only affect the partition from which it is entered. Temporary schedules can be reused at later dates simply by scrolling (by pressing #) to the DAYS? prompt (described below) and activating the appropriate days. This...

– 54 – Programming Device Timers General Information Device timers consist of an ON time & an OFF time, and selected days of the week in which they are active. There are up to 20 timers that can be used to control various devices, such as lights or appliances. Your installer will have programmed...

– 56 – Programming Device Timers (cont’d) Randomize Output Device Times Devices in your system may be set for a random schedule, whereby they will turn on and off at different times each day. This is useful when going on vacation and you desire the turning on and off of the lights to the give the ap...

– 57 – Using #77 Instant Activation Mode The #77 Instant Activation Mode is used to activate outputs, bypass zones, etc. immediately upon exiting the #77 Mode. The actions that may be activated are relay commands, arm/disarm commands, zone bypassing commands, and open/close access conditions. Relay ...

– 59 – Using #77 Instant Activation Mode (cont’d) Additional Commands Action Code Action Specifier 77 Access Point Group Enable Group # 78 Access Point Group Disable Group # To enter the Instant Activation Mode: Enter your security code, then press the [#] key followed by 77. ACTION ? Enter the code...

– 60 – Event Log Procedures General Information The system has the ability to record various events in a history log wherein each event is recorded in one of five categories (listed below), with the time and date of its occurrence. The Event Log holds up to 1000 events, with the oldest event being r...

– 61 – Event Logging Procedures (continued) ALARM EVENT LOG Displays time and date for zones that have either caused an alarm or have been restored in the selected partition. CHECK EVENT LOG Displays time and date for zones that have caused a trouble or supervisory condition in the selected partitio...

– 62 – Testing The System (To Be Conducted Weekly) Using the 5 TEST Key The TEST key puts your system into Test mode, which allows each protection 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...

– 63 – Fire Alarm System Your fire alarm system (if installed) is on 24 hours a day, providing continuous protection. In the event of an emergency, the smoke and heat detectors automatically send signals to your Control, triggering a loud interrupting sound from the keypad and the optional exterior ...

– 64 – Trouble Conditions Typical Trouble Displays The word CHECK or TRBL 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 trouble conditions, press any key. x A display of “CH...

– 65 – Trouble Conditions (cont’d) x A display of " SYSTEM LO BAT ", accompanied by a once per minute "beeping" at the Keypad indicates that a low system battery condition exists. CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. x A display of " LO BAT " and a zone descriptor, accompanied by a ...

– 66 – 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...

– 67 – Recommendations For Proper Protection (cont’d) In addition, we recommend the following: ƒ Install a smoke detector inside every bedroom where a smoker sleeps. ƒ Install a smoke detector inside bedrooms where electrical appliances (such as portable heaters, air conditioners or humidifiers) are...

– 68 – 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 exterior sounders so that they can be heard by all occupants. 2. Dete...

– 69 – 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 sy...

– 70 – Maintaining Your System (cont’d) 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 ...

– 71 – Quick Guide To System Functions FUNCTION PROCEDURE COMMENTS Check Zones Press [ ✱ ]. To view faulted zones when is system not ready Display All Descriptors Press and hold [ ✱ ] for 5 seconds. Displays all alpha descriptors programmed by installer. Arm System Enter code. Press arming key desir...

– 72 – Quick Guide To System Functions (cont’d) FUNCTION PROCEDURE COMMENTS Delete a User Enter master/manager code. Press CODE [8]. Enter user no. to be deleted. Enter master/manager code. Press 1 (Yes) at prompt. Master & Manager level users can delete users. A user can only be deleted by a us...

– 73 – Summary Of Audible Notification (Alpha Display Keypads) SOUND CAUSE DISPLAY LOUD, INTERRUPTED* Keypad & External FIRE ALARM FIRE is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm is displayed. LOUD, CONTINUOUS* Keypad & External BURGLARY/AUDIBLE EMERGENCY ALARM ALARM is displayed; descriptor ...

– 74 – 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 f...

– 75 – “FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Part 68 NOTICE This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the front cover of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If request...

– 76 – CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS (DOC) STATEMENT NOTICE The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements. The Department doe...

– 78 – Index #70 command ............................................... 50 4285 or 4286 VIP module ......................... 9, 50 AC Loss ........................................................ 65 Access Another Partition............................... 22 Access Control Commands ....................