VISTA BASIC MANUAL

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

General
Congratulations on your ownership of an Ademco Security System. You've made a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the latest in security protection technology today, including microcomputer technology to monitor all system status. Ademco is the world's largest manufacturer of security systems and millions of premises are protected by Ademco systems.
Basically, this system offers you three forms of protection: burglary, fire and emergency. Your system may consist of at least one keypad which provides full control of system operation, various sensors such as motion detectors and door and window sensing devices, plus a selected number of strategically placed smoke or combustion detectors designed to provide early warning in case of fire. Your system may also have been programmed to automatically transmit alarm or status messages over the phone lines to a central alarm monitoring station.
All system functions are controlled by your keypad(s), which are described on page 5.

Zones
Your system's sensing devices have been assigned to various "zones". For example, the sensing device on your Entry/Exit door may have been assigned to zone 06, sensing devices on windows in the master bedroom to zone 10, and so on. These zone numbers will appear on the display when an alarm or trouble condition occurs.

Burglary Protection
The burglary protection portion of your system must be turned on or "armed" before it will sense burglary alarm conditions and sound an alarm. Your system can be armed in one of four modes: STAY, AWAY, INSTANT and MAXIMUM. Refer to the ARMING THE SYSTEM sections for instructions in using these modes of operation.
Your system also provides a CHIME mode for alerting you to the opening and closing of doors and windows while the system is disarmed.

Fire Protection
The fire protection portion of your security system (if used) is always on and will sound an alarm if a tire 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.

Alarms
When an alarm occurs, both the keypad and external sounders will sound, and a message at the keypad will identify the zone(s) causing the alarm. In addition, if your system is connected to a central monitoring station, an alarm message will be sent. To stop the alarm sounding, you simply disarm the system.

Memory Of Alarm
When an alarm or trouble condition occurs, the keypad displays the number(s) of the zone(s) that caused the problem, and displays the type of alarm or trouble (e.g.. FIRE, ALARM, CHECK). The display remains until it is cleared by entering the OFF sequence (security code +OFF key) twice.

Phone Access & Voice Response Capability
If your system includes a voice module it will permit you to access the system via a Touch-tone phone, either on-premises or by call-in when away. The phone access feature will enable you to determine the status of the system and perform most system commands (including arming and disarming) over the phone.

Paging Feature
If the paging feature has been programmed for your system, your pager will respond to certain conditions as they occur in your system, and display code numbers indicating the type of condition that has occurred.

 

 Code Displayed  Indicates
 1911  Alarm
 1001   Open (System disarmed)
 1002  Closed (System armed)
 1811   Zone Trouble

ABOUT THE KEYPADS

General
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.
The keypads feature a built-in sounder which emits alarm sounds during alarm conditions and produces warning tones during entry (and exit, if so-programmed) delay periods. The sounder also provides acknowledgment tones when keys are pressed, and confirmation tones for successful command entries.  Unless stated otherwise, all commands and procedures described herein apply equally to all keypads.

Keypad Styles
There are two basic styles of keypads, A and B, either of which may have been used in your system (see page 7). Although different in appearance, both styles are functionally the same. The keypads on style B keypads are located behind a flip-down cover
which can be removed, if desired.

Keypad Displays
There are two basic types of keypad displays, Alpha and Fixed-Word, either of which may have been used in your system.

Alpha Keypad Displays feature a 2-line, 32 character alphanumeric Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) which can display the nature and location of all occurrences in friendly English.

Fixed-Word Keypad Displays are functionally similar to the Alpha Keypads, except that their LCD display uses Pre-designated (fixed) words to identify the nature and location of occurrences. Words displayed on all Fixed-Word keypads are the same, except that their location in the display window will vary with various models.

Fixed-Word Keypad Displays

 

AWAY All burglary zones, interior & perimeter, are armed.
STAY Perimeter burglary zones, such as windows and doors are armed.
INSTANT Perimeter burglary zones armed and entry delay is
turned off.
BYPASS One or more burglary protection zones have been
bypassed.
NOT READY Appears when burglary portion of the system is not ready for arming (due to one or more open protection zones).
READY The burglary portion of the system is ready to be armed.
NO AC Appears when AC power has been cut off. System is operating on backup battery power.
AC Appears when AC power is present.
CHIME Appears when the CHIME feature is ON.
BAT Low system battery (if no zone number is shown), or Low battery condition in a wireless sensor (if zone number is also shown).
ALARM Appears when an intrusion has been detected and the system is armed (also appears during a Fire alarm). Accompanied by the ID # of the zone.
CHECK Appears when a malfunction is discovered in the system at any time or if a fault is detected in a FIRE zone at any time or in a DAY (trouble) or NIGHT (Alarm) burglary zone during a disarmed period. Accompanied by a display of zone # in trouble.
FIRE Appears when a fire alarm is present. Accompanied by a display of the zone # in alarm.

FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPAD

1. DISPLAY WINDOW: Displays protection zone ID and system status messages.

2. OFF KEY: Disarms burglary portion of the system, silences alarms and audible trouble indicators, and clears visual display after problem's correction.

3. AWAY KEY: Arms the entire burglary system, perimeter and interior.

4. STAY KEY: Arms perimeter portion of burglary system only. Interior protection is not armed, which allows movement within premises without causing alarm.

5. MAXIMUM KEY: Arms in manner similar to AWAY mode, but without the entry delay feature, thus providing maximum protection. An alarm will occur immediately upon opening any protection point, including the main door.

6. TEST KEY: Tests the system and alarm sounder if disarmed. Refer to Testing The System section for test procedures.

7. BYPASS KEY: Removes individual protection zones from being monitored by the system.

8. INSTANT KEY: Arms in manner similar to STAY mode, but without the entry delay feature. Entering via the entry/exit door will cause an instant alarm.

9. CODE KEY: Used to assign additional user codes for other users of the system.

10. CHIME KEY: Turns CHIME mode on and off. When on, the opening of windows or doors while the system is disarmed will sound 3 beeps at the keypad(s).

11.  [*] READY KEY: Displays all open protection zones.

12.  [#] KEY: "Quick Arm" key permits ARMING of the system without use of a security code (if so programmed).

13. KEYS [0] through [9]: Used to enter your security code(s).

Note: Keys [1] through [9] each perform their associated companion functions (OFF, AWAY, STAY, etc.) when preceded by an entry of the security code (as described later).

14. READY INDICATOR: (GREEN) Lit when the system ready to be armed (no faults present). While the system disarmed, this indicator will go on and off as protection zones are closed and opened.
Note: On some keypads there is, instead, a POWER INDICATOR (GREEN) which is lit when AC power is present. If the indicator is off, the system may still be operating, but on its backup battery power See Power Failure in TROUBLE CONDITION section.

15.  ARMED INDICATOR: (RED) Lit when the system has -been armed (STAY, AWAY, INSTANT or MAXIMUM).

16.  INTERNAL SOUNDER: The built-in keypad sound mimics the alarm sounder during alarms, and will also "beep" during certain system functions (see Summary C Audible/ Visual Notifications).

17. EMERGENCY (PANIC) KEYS: Individual keys A, B, and C (key D not used). On some keypads, these keys are not present and certain key pairs may be available for emergency functions. For further information, refer to the PANIC KEYS section.

TYPICAL ALPHA KEYPAD DIAGRAM


Fixed-Word Keypads are functionally similar, except for screen displays.

NOTE: When entering codes and commands, sequential key depressions must be made within 2 seconds of one another.
If 2 seconds elapse without a key depression, the entry is aborted and must be repeated from its beginning.

SECURITY CODES

General
At the time of installation, your installer programmed a personal four-digit Master code known only to you and yours. This code is used to perform most system function including arming and disarming of the system. As an additional safety feature, temporary user codes can be assigned (see next page) for use by those not having a need to know the Master code. Note: The Master code remains in effect even when other user codes are assigned.

Quick Arming
If your system supports "Quick Arming", the "#" key can be pressed in place of the security code when arming the system. The security code is always required, however when disarming the system.

Duress Code (This code is useful only when connected to a central station.)
This 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 may be any 4-digit code assigned to User No.8.

To program a Duress code:

1.  Enter your Master Code.
2.  Press the CODE [8] key.
 3.  Press the [8] key. ("8" is the Duress code User Number in this system.)
 4.  Enter the desired 4-digit Duress Code.
The keypad will beep once.

Note: The Duress code must differ from the Master Code or any other User's Code.
To change the Duress code, repeat steps 1, 2, and 3, and then step 4 with the Duress Code.
To delete the Duress code, perform steps 1, 2, and 3, and then stop. When keypad beeps once it signifies that the code has been deleted.

To Assign, Change, or Delete User Codes

 1.  Enter your Master code and press the CODE [8] key.
 2.  Enter single-digit User Number for whom a code is to be assigned, changed, or deleted. (User Nos. 3 to 6 may be assigned.)
 3.  If assigning or changing a user's code, enter the desired 4-digit code for use by that User Number. The keypad will beep once.
If deleting a user's code, perform steps 1 and 2 and then stop. In a few moments the keypad will beep once, indicating that the existing code has been deleted.

Important: Temporary users should not be shown how to use any system function they do not need to know (e.g., bypassing protection zones).

To Change Your Master Code

 1.  Enter your Master code and press the CODE [8] key.
 2.  Enter "2".
 3.  Enter your new Master code. It is recommended that obvious codes such as 1111 or 1234 not be assigned.
 4.  Enter your new Master code again. The keypad will
beep 3 times, indicating acceptance.

Voice Module
Ask your installer if your system includes a voice module, and if so, obtain your 2-digit phone code.
If your system includes a voice module it will permit you to access the system via a Touch-tone phone, either on-premises or by call-in when away. You can:
Receive voice messages over the phone regarding system status.
Arm and disarm the system and perform most function commands.

Complete information regarding the use of this feature is provided in a separate manual: Phone Access User's Guide that accompanies the voice module.

 Notes: The "CALL-IN TAMPER" ("Cl") keypad display and logic described in the guide is not present in your system.
The Relay Command Mode described in the guide is not active with your system, but output relay actions may still be controlled if installer programmed.

ENTRY/EXIT DELAYS
General
 Your system has preset time delays, known as exit delay and entry delay. When you your system, exit delay gives you time to leave through the entry/exit door wit selling off an alarm. Entry delay gives you time to disarm the system when you reenter through the entry/exit door. The system must be disarmed, however, before the E delay period ends, or an alarm will occur. The keypad will beep slowly during the entry delay period, reminding you to disarm the system.
You can also arm the system with no entry delay at all by using either INSTANT or MAXIMUM arming modes. These modes can provide greater security while you are sleeping or while you are away for extended periods of time.
Exit Delay Alerting Sound Ask your installer if this is active for your system.
If available for your system, and if so-programmed by your installer, when arming AWAY (see page 18) or MAXIMUM (see page 19), slow beeps will sound from the keypad during exit delay, turning to fast beeps during the final five seconds of the delay time.

See your installer for your delay times

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 PROTECTION ZONES section), otherwise the keypad will display a "Not Ready" message, and if your keypad has a READY indicator light, it will not be lit. The READY [*] key can be used to display all faulted zones, making it easier for you to secure any open zone.

To display faulted zones, simply press and release the READY [*] key (do not enter code first). Secure or bypass the zones displayed before arming the system.

A "Ready" message will be displayed when all protection zones have been either closed or bypassed and the keypad's READY indicator light (if present) will be lit.

PRESS THE READY KEY, TO DISPLAY OPEN ZONES

BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES

Using The BYPASS [6] Key

This key is used when you want to arm your system with one or more zones intentionally unprotected. The system must be disarmed first.

 

 1. Enter your security code and press the BYPASS key.
 2.  Enter zone number(s) for the zone(s) to be bypassed (e.g., 06,10,13, etc.). Single digit zone numbers must be preceded by a zero (e.g. 05, 06).
 3.  When finished, the keypad will momentarily display a "Bypass" message for each bypassed zone number. Wait for these zones to be displayed, to confirm their bypass.
 4.  Arm the system as usual.

Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm if violated while your system is armed.

LIMITATION: The system will not allow fire zones to be bypassed.

All bypasses are removed when an OFF sequence,
(security code plus OFF) is performed.  


QUICK GUIDE TO BYPASS ZONES

 

ENTER CODE.
PRESS BYPASS KEY.
ENTER ZONE NUMBERS.
WAIT FOR ZONES TO BE DISPLAYED.
ARM SYSTEM AS USUAL.

BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES

Quick Bypass
Ask your installer if active for your system.

If your system supports "Quick Bypass", it allows you to easily bypass all open (faulted) zones without having to enter zone numbers individually. This feature is useful if, for example, you routinely leave certain windows open when arming at night.

To use this feature, enter your security code, press the BYPASS key, then stop. In a few moments, all open zones will be displayed along with a "Bypass" message. Wait for all bypassed zones to be displayed, then arm the system as usual.

ARMING PERIMETER ONLY
(WITH ENTRY DELAY ON)

Using the [3] STAY Key
The STAY key arms the perimeter, but allows use of the entry/exit door.

Before Arming: Close all doors and windows
(see Checking For Open Zones on page 13)

 

 1. Enter your security code and press the STAY key.
 2. The keypad beeps three times and displays the armed message. The red ARMED indicator lights.
 3. The system arms. An alarm sounds immediately if a protected perimeter window or non-entry/exit door is then opened, but you may otherwise move freely throughout the premises.


Later arrivals can enter through an entry/exit door without causing an alarm, but they must disarm the system within the entry delay period to avoid sounding an alarm.

ARMING PERIMETER ONLY
(WITH ENTRY DELAY OFF)

Using the [7] INSTANT Key

Use this key when you are staying inside and do not expect anyone to use an entry/exit door.

Before Arming: Close all doors and windows
(see Checking For Open Zones on page 13)

 

 1.  Enter your security code and press the INSTANT key.
 2.  The keypad beeps three times and displays the armed message. The red ARMED indicator lights.
3.    The system arms. An alarm sounds immediately if any protected perimeter door or window is opened, but you may otherwise move freely throughout the premises.

An alarm sounds immediately if anyone opens an entry/exit door

ARMING ALL PROTECTION
(WITH ENTRY DELAY ON)

Using the [2] AWAY Key
Use this key when no one will be staying inside.

Before Arming: Close all doors and windows
(see Checking For Open Zones on page 13)

 

1. Enter your security code and press the AWAY key.
 2. The keypad beeps twice and displays the armed message.
The red ARMED indicator lights.


After exit delay, the system arms and sounds an alarm immediately if a protected window or non-entry/exit door is then opened, or if any movement is detected inside your premises.
You may re-enter through an entry/exit door, but must disarm the system within the entry delay period to avoid an alarm.

THE AWAY KEY ARMS THE ENTIRE SYSTEM
(INTERIOR AND PERIMETER), BUT
ALLOWS USE OF THE ENTRY/EXIT DOOR

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 retiring for the night and no one will be moving through protected interior areas.
BEFORE ARMING close all doors and windows.

(see CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES on page 13)

 

1. Enter your security code and press the MAXIMUM key.
2. The keypad beeps twice and displays the armed message. The red ARMED indicator lights.
3.  You may leave through an entry/exit door during the exit delay period without causing an alarm.
After exit delay, the system arms and sounds an alarm immediately if any protected door or window is opened, or if any movement is detected inside your premises.

An alarm sounds immediately, when someone re-enters.

THE MAXIMUM KEY ARMS THE ENTIRE SYSTEM
(INCLUDING THE ENTRY/EXIT DOOR WITH NO ENTRY DELAY).

DISARMING THE SYSTEM
AND SILENCING ALARMS

Using the [1] OFF Key

The OFF key is used to disarm the system and to silence alarm and trouble sounds.

IMPORTANT:
If you return and the main burglary sounder Is on, DO NOT ENTER, but CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location.
If you return after an alarm has occurred and the main sounder has shut itself off, the keypad will beep rapidly upon your re-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
Enter your security code and press the OFF key. The "Ready" message will be displayed, and the keypad will emit a single tone to confirm that the system is disarmed.

To Silence a Burglary Alarm
Enter your security code and press the OFF key to silence the alarm (or warning tones of a Memory of Alarm). Note the zone in alarm on the keypad display, and make that zone intact (close door, window, etc.). Now enter the security code plus OFF sequence again to clear the keypad's Memory of Alarm display. If the display will not clear and does not provide a "Ready" message, notify the alarm agency.

To Silence a Fire Alarm
Simply press the OFF key (the security code is not needed to silence FIRE alarms). To then clear the keypad's Memory of Alarm display, enter your security code and press the OFF key.
See page 29 for additional fire alarm information.

See the SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE/VISUAL NOTIFICATIONS section for information which will help you to distinguish between FIRE (Interrupted/Pulsed) and BURGLARY (Continuous/Steady) alarm sounds.

EXIT ALARMS

Exit Alarm Warning Displays and Sounds

Your system may support and have been programmed for this feature.
When arming, if an exit or interior zone contains a fault during closing at the time the exit delay ends, the alarm sounder and keypad sound continuously to alert you that an unwanted alarm can be prevented if you take action:
· If you disarm the system during the entry delay period that will immediately follow, the sound stops. The keypad displays "CANCELED ALARM "or "CA" as well as a zone indication. No message is transmitted to the central station.
· If the system is NOT disarmed during the immediately following entry delay period, the sounds continue until the system is disarmed (or alarm sounder timeout occurs). The keypad displays "EXIT ALARM" or "EA" as well as a zone indication. An "exit alarm" message will be sent to the central station.
Note: The latter "EXIT ALARM" conditions also result if an alarm from an exit or interior zone occurs within two minutes after the end of an exit delay.
In any of the above cases, a second OFF sequence (security code +OFF key) will clear the keypad display.

CHIME MODE

Using the [9] CHIME Key
(This feature can be used only while the burglary system is disarmed)


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 door or window is opened. Pressing the READY key will display the open protection points.
To turn Chime Mode on, enter the security code and press the CHIME key. The CHIME message will appear.
To turn Chime Mode oft, enter the security code and press the CHIME key again. The CHIME message will disappear.

PANIC KEYS
(FOR MANUALLY ACTIVATING ALARMS)

Using Panic Keys

Your system may have been programmed to use special keys or combinations of keys to manually activate emergency (panic) functions. The functions that might be programmed are: Silent Emergency, Audible Emergency, Personal Emergency, and Fire.

A silent emergency sends a silent alarm signal to the central station*, but there is no audible alarm or visual display.
An audible emergency sends a signal to the central station* and sounds a loud, steady alarm at your keypad(s) and at any external sounders that may be connected (ALARM plus a zone number is also displayed).

A personal emergency alarm sends an emergency message to the central station* and sounds at keypad(s), but not at external bells or sirens.

A fire alarm sends a fire alarm message to the central station* and uniquely sounds at keypad(s) and external bells and sirens (FIRE plus a zone number is also displayed).

* If connected to central station.

To Initiate A Panic Function
At Any Time Of Day Or Night:
Press an active lettered key for at least two seconds. Or:
Press both keys of an active pair at the same time.

See page 10 for Duress Code feature.

OUTPUT RELAY OPTIONS

Programmed Actions

Ask your installer to provide information on any special system actions that have been programmed during installation. (in response to zone activity or manual entries)

TESTING THE SYSTEM

Using the [5] TEST Key
TO BE CONDUCTED WEEKLY

NO ALARM REPORTS WILL BE SENT TO THE MONITORING STATION WHILE THE
SYSTEM IS IN TEST MODE.

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. The keypad's READY message should be displayed and the READY indicator (if present) should be lit.

2.  Enter your security code and press the TEST key.

3.  As the Test mode is entered, the external siren or bell will sound for one second and then turn off.
Each time a protection zone is faulted, the keypad sounds 3 beeps. The keypad will sound a single beep every 40 seconds as a reminder that the system is in the test mode.
If these sounds do not occur, call for service immediately.

4.  Open and close each protected door and window in turn and listen for the required sounds The identification of each faulted protection point should appear on the display.

5.  Walk in front of any interior motion detectors (if used) and listen for the required sound as movement is detected. The identification of the detector should appear on the display when it is activated.
Note: Wireless PIR (Passive Infrared) units will send signals out only if they have been inactive for 3 minutes.

6.  Follow the manufacturer's instructions to test all smoke detectors, to ensure that all are functioning properly. The identification of each detector should appear on the display when each is activated.  

7.  After all protection points have been checked and restored, there should be no zone identification numbers displayed. If a problem Is experienced with any protection point (no confirming sounds, no display), CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.  

8.  Turn off the Test mode by entering the security code and pressing the OFF key.

TROUBLE CONDITIONS

"Check" and "Battery" Displays

The word CHECK on the keypad's display, accompanied by a "beeping" at the keypad, indicates a trouble condition in the system.
To silence the beeping for these conditions, press any key.

1.  A display of "CHECK" and one or more zone numbers indicates that a problem exists with the displayed zone(s) and requires your attention. If the CHECK display relates to a fire zone, CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
Not all Systems use wireless sensors. Determine if the zone(s) displayed are intact and make them so if they are not. If the problem has been corrected, the display can be cleared if you enter the OFF sequence (user code plus OFF key) twice. If the display persists, CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.  

2.  If there are wireless sensors* in your system, the CHECK condition may also be caused by some change in the environment that prevents the receiver from hearing a particular sensor. CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY if this occurs.  

3.  A display of "BAT" with no zone number indicates that the main standby battery in your control is weak. If this condition persists for more than one day (with AC present), CALL FOR SERVICE.  

4. A display of "BAT" with a zone number and a once per minute
"beeping" at the Keypad indicates that a low battery condition exists in the wireless sensor displayed. Either replace the battery yourself, or CALL FOR SERVICE. If the battery is not replaced within 30 days, a CHECK display may occur.

Some wireless sensors contain a non-replaceable long-life battery which requires replacement of the entire unit at the end of battery life
(e.g., 5802 Pendant and 5802CP Belt Clip Personal Emergency Transmitters and 5803 Wireless Key Transmitters). 

Power Failure

If there is no keypad display at all, and the POWER indicator (if present) is not lit, operating power for the system has stopped and the system is inoperative.
CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY
If the message "AC LOSS" or "NO AC" is displayed, and the POWER
indicator (if present) is off, 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 SERVICE IMMEDIATELY if AC power cannot be restored.

Other Displays Fixed-Word Keypads

dl: If this remains displayed for more than 1 minute, your system is disabled. CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
CC: The system is in communication with the central station for change of function or status verification. If this message persists for more than 10 minutes,
CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
FC: A communication failure with the central station has occurred.
CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
O C: The keypad is not receiving signals from the control panel and sees an open circuit. If this message persists for more than 10 minutes, CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
(IF INSTALLED)

General

Your fire alarm system (if installed) is on 24 hours a day, for continuous protection. In the event of an emergency, the strategically located smoke and heat detectors will automatically send signals to your system, 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 and remain 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) as indicated on page 23.

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 the alarm. The zone number(s) of the zone(s) in an alarm condition will be displayed at the Keypad.

Silencing Fire Alarms

1. Silence the alarm by pressing the OFF key (security code not needed to silence tire alarms). To clear the display, enter your code and press the OFF key again (Memory of Alarm).
2. It the Keypad's fire indication does not clear after the second OFF sequence, smoke detectors may still be responding to smoke or heat producing objects in their vicinity. Investigate, and should this be the case, eliminate the source of heat or smoke.
3. If this does not remedy the problem, there may still be smoke in the detector. Clear it by tanning 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.

EMERGENCY EVACUATION

Steps to safety

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. Plan on your detector or your interior and/or exterior sounders warning all occupants.

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 a window,
should your path be un-passable. 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 every room.

4. Assure that all bedroom doors are shut while you are asleep. 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. In smoky areas, crawl close to floor, hold your breath, and/or cover mouth and nose with a wet cloth.

7. Escape quickly; don't panic.

8. Establish a common meeting place outdoors, away from your premises, where everyone can meet and then take steps to contact the authorities arid account for those missing. Choose someone to assure that nobody returns to the premises -many die going back into a burning building.

QUICK GUIDE TO ALARM SYSTEM FUNCTIONS

FUNCTION PROCEDURE COMMENTS
Check Zones Press [READY] key. To view faulted zones when system not ready.
Arm System Enter code. Press arming key desired: [AWAY], [STAY], [INSTANT], [MAXIMUM]. Arms system in mode selected.
Quick Arm
(if programmed) 		Press [#]. Press arming key desired: [AWAY], [STAY], [INSTANT], [MAXIMUM]. Arms system in mode selected, quickly and without use of code.
Bypass Zone(s) Enter code.
Press [BYPASS] key.
Enter zone number(s) to be bypassed (use 2-digit entries). 		Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm if violated.
Quick Bypass
(if programmed) 		Enter code. Press [BYPASS] key. Bypasses all faulted zones automatically.
Silence Sounders
Burglary:
Fire:
Check:
Enter code. Press [OFF]
Press [OFF] key.
Press any key. 		Also disarms system. Memory of alarm remains until cleared. Determine cause. See Page 25 .
Disarm System Enter code. Press [OFF] key. Also silences sounders. Memory of alarm remains until cleared.
Clear Alarm Memory After disarming, enter code again. Press [OFF] key again. Keypad will beep rapidly upon entry if alarm has occurred. Alarm display will remain upon disarming until cleared.
Duress Arm or disarm "normally", but use your 4-digit Duress code to do so. Arms or disarms normally, and sends silent alarm to central station.
Panic Alarms Press key [A], [B), or [C] for at least 2 sec., or (if no A, B or C)
[1] + [*] , or [*] + [#], or [3]+[#], both at the same time. 		See your installer for functions programmed for your system.
Chime Mode To turn ON or OFF: Enter code. Press [CHIME] key. Keypad will sound if doors or windows are violated while system is disarmed and chime mode is ON.
Test Mode To turn ON: Enter code. Press [TEST] key. To turn OFF: Enter code. Press [OFF] key. Tests alarm sounder and allows sensors to be tested.
Phone Access Consult Phone Access users Guide that accompanies Voice module Permits system access remotely, via Touch-tone phone (pages 4&11).

SUMMARY OF NOTIFICATIONS

Fixed-Word Display Keypad

 SOUND  CAUSE  POSSIBLE DISPLAY
LOUD, INTERRUPTED FIRE ALARM FIRE and ALARM
LOUD, CONTINUOUS BURGLARY or AUDIBLE EMERGENCY ALARM ALARM
ONE SHORT BEEP a. SYSTEM DISARM
b. SYSTEM ARMING
(ATTEMPT WITH AN OPEN ZONE)
c. BYPASS VERIFY 		ZONE IDENTIFICATIONS
ONE SHORT BEEP TEST MODE (ZONE NUMBER)
ONE BEEP
every 60 seconds 		a. LOW BATTERY
b. TROUBLE 		BAT
CHECK
TWO SHORT BEEPS ARM AWAY or
MAXIMUM 		AWAY
INSTANT
THREE SHORT BEEPS a. ARM STAY
b. ZONE OPENED IN CHIME MODE
c. ZONE OPENED IN
TEST MODE 		STAY
CHIME
(ZONE NUMBER)
RAPID BEEPING MEMORY OF
AN ALARM 		FIRE and/or ALARM
SLOW BEEPING a. ENTRY DELAY WARNING
b. EXIT DELAY ALERT 		NO DISPLAY
AWAY

 Alpha Display Keypad

 SOUND  CAUSE  POSSIBLE DISPLAY
LOUD, INTERRUPTED FIRE ALARM FIRE
LOUD, CONTINUOUS BURGLARY or AUDIBLE EMERGENCY ALARM ALARM
ONE SHORT BEEP a. SYSTEM DISARM
b. SYSTEM ARMING
(ATTEMPT WITH AN OPEN ZONE)
c. BYPASS VERIFY 		DISARMED/READY TO ARM ZONE IDENTIFICATIONS
DISARMED
BYPASS Ready to ARM
ONE SHORT BEEP TEST MODE (ZONE NUMBER)
ONE BEEP
every 60 seconds 		a. LOW BATTERY
b. TROUBLE 		LO BAT
CHECK
TWO SHORT BEEPS ARM AWAY or
MAXIMUM 		ARMED AWAY
ARMED MAXIMUM
THREE SHORT BEEPS a. ARM STAY
b. ZONE OPENED IN CHIME MODE
c. ZONE OPENED IN TEST MODE 		ARMED STAY
CHIME
(Pressing [*] will display Zone #)
RAPID BEEPING MEMORY OF ALARM FIRE or ALARM
SLOW BEEPING a. ENTRY DELAY WARNING
b. EXIT DELAY ALERT 		DISARM SYSTEM OR ALARM WILL OCCUR
ARMED AWAY

PROTECTION ZONES LIST

One or more sensing devices will have been assigned by the installer of your alarm system to each of the various protection zones in your system (although not every zone number can be used). For example, the sensing device on your Entry/Exit door may have been assigned to zone 06, sensing devices on windows in the master bedroom to zone 10, and so on. Zone numbers 07, 95 and 96 represent Keypad "Panic" alarm functions assigned by the installer (see Page 22). Zone numbers 08 and 09 are reserved for Duress and Tamper signal reporting to the central station.
A chart may be used to record the specific zone number assignments for your system. Your installer will assist you in recording this information.