ADEMCO Security System VISTA-15 Specifications

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Sounder (Bell) Connections1. Make sounder connections to alarm output terminals3 (+) and 4 (–).For supervised output, continue with steps 2 and 3.2. C

Backup Battery1. Place the 12-volt backup battery in the cabinet.2. After all connections to the control are completed andAC power has been applied, c

Hardwire ZonesNormally Open Zones/ Normally Open EOLR Zones1. Connect open circuit devices in parallel across theloop; for EOLR zones, connect the EOL

Smoke Detectors (continued)4-Wire Smoke Detectors3. Connect 4-wire smoke detectors to any zone from 2and higher as shown below. This control does nota

Installing the RF ReceiverUse any ADEMCO 5800 Series Wireless Receivers, suchas:RF Receiver No. of Zones 5881

Transmitter Battery Life•See Wireless Transmitter paragraph in the Limitations of This Alarm System statement located at the endof this manual for inf

Connecting Relay Modules1. Mount either remotely or in the control panel.2. Connect to control’s keypad terminals using theconnector harness supplied

Powerline Carrier Devices1. Install the powerline carrier devices according to theinstructions included with each.VISTA-20P: Up to 16 devices (if no r

Phone Line/Phone Module Connections1.Connect incoming phone line and handset wiring tothe main terminal block (via an RJ31X jack) asshown in the Summa

Long Range Radio ConnectionsConnect the data in/data out terminals and voltageinput terminals of the Long Range Radio to thecontrol's keypad conn

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROPER PROTECTIONThe Following Recommendations for the Location of Fire and Burglary DetectionDevices Help Provide Proper Coverage

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SECTION 3Programming Overview•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••About ProgrammingYou can program the system at any time, even at the installer&apo

KeypadsKeypads are identified by predefined addresses (starting at address 16) as follows:Address Keypad Program Field16 keypad 1*• always enabled for

Function KeysTo assign functions to the function keys, use *57 Function Key menu mode.To assign emergency key functions (function key option “00”), fi

Type 0624-hour Silent Alarm•Usually assigned to a zone containing an emergency button.•Sends a report to the central station but provides no keypad di

Type 24Silent Burglary•Usually assigned to all sensors or contacts on exterior doors and windows wherebells and/or sirens are NOT desired.•Provides an

Interactive Mode Programming (∗56, *57, ∗58, ∗79, ∗80, ∗81, ∗82)Entering Interactive ModePress [∗] + [Interactive Mode No.] (for example, ∗56) while i

SECTION 4Data Field Programming•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••About Data Field ProgrammingThe following pages list this control’s data fields

FIELD TITLE and DATA ENTRIES EXPLANATION*29Long Range Radio Output0 = not used1 = using Long Range Radio outputIf selected, all messages programmed to

Dialer Programming (∗40 – ∗50)FIELD TITLE and DATA ENTRIES EXPLANATION*40PABX Access CodeEnter up to 6 digits if PABX is needed toaccess an outside li

Table Of Contents•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Section 1. Features and Installation Highlights...

FIELD TITLE and DATA ENTRIES EXPLANATION*54Dynamic Signaling Delay0 = disabled (both signals sent)1–15 = entry times a 15-second delay.e.g., 1 = 15 se

FIELD TITLE and DATA ENTRIES EXPLANATION*59Exit Error Report Code0 = no report1-F = see description aboveIf the system is armed and an entry/exit or i

FIELD TITLE and DATA ENTRIES EXPLANATION*72Bypass Restore Report Code0 = no report1-F = see description above *59This is sent when a zone that has bee

FIELD TITLE and DATA ENTRIES EXPLANATION*86Cancel Verify0 = no1 = yesWhen enabled (1 = yes), this feature causes a “CANCELEDALARM” display on the LCD

FIELD TITLE and DATA ENTRIES EXPLANATION*92Phone Line Monitor EnableEntry 1–Timeout:0 = disabled1-15 = 1 minute to 15 minutes respectively(2 = 2 min,

Pager Programming FieldsFIELD TITLE and DATA ENTRIES EXPLANATION*160Pager 1 Phone No.Enter up to 20 digitsIf you enter fewer than 20 digits, exit by p

FIELD TITLE and DATA ENTRIES EXPLANATION*164Pager 2 CharactersEnter up to 16 charactersSee field ∗161 for explanation of entries. If fewer than 16 cha

Configurable Zone Type Programming FieldsThe system allows you to define custom zone types (VISTA-20P supports 4 [types 90-93]; VISTA-15Psupports 2 [t

Configurable Zone Type ChartsENTRY 1 ENTRY 2Response when system disarmed and zone is:Intact EOLRF zone normalOpenRF zone N/AShortedRF zn off-normalA

Symphony (AUI) EnableFIELD TITLE and DATA ENTRIES EXPLANATION*189Symphony (AUI) Enable0 = disabled1 = partition 12 = partition 23 = common lobbyAPPLIE

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SECTION 5Zone Programming(✱56 and ✱58 Menu Modes)••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••About Zone Programming✱56 Zone Programming is used

PROMPT VALID ENTRIES EXPLANATION10 Zone TypePerimeter 03Zone Type (ZT)00-24, 77, 90, 91 = zone type(see table at right)Each zone must be assigned to a

PROMPT VALID ENTRIES EXPLANATION10 INPUT S/N: LA022-4064 1Serial number Entry andLoop Number Entrysee explanation[∗] to continueUsed only

Completing Zone ProgrammingWhen you have finished programming all zones, test each zone using the system’s TEST mode. Donot use the Transmitter ID Sni

PROMPT VALID ENTRIES EXPLANATION10 INPUT S/N: L AXXX-XXX –Serial numberS/N = serial numberL = loop number[∗] to continueManually enter t

Wireless Key Programming TemplatesThis procedure programs the wireless keys, but a key is not active until it is assigned to a usernumber (see System

Entd A022-4063Rcvd A022-4064Not Confirmed[∗] to continueIf the serial number transmitted does not match the serial numberentered, a display similar

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SECTION 6Output Device Programming(*79/*80 Menu Mode)•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••About Output Device ProgrammingOutput Devices: The VISTA-

SECTION 1Features and Installation Highlights•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This manual applies to the following controls:VISTA-20P, VISTA-20P

Start Output Device Mapping by pressing *79 while in Data Programming Mode. The followingprompts are displayed:∗79 Menu ModePROMPT VALID ENTRIES EXPLA

*80 Menu Mode: Defining Output FunctionsUse this mode to program output function definitions (up to 48 functions) that provide automatedcontrol of any

01 Activated By:Zone ListActivated By0 = delete1 = zone list2 = zone type3 = zone number[∗] to continueSelect where the initiating event for this outp

“C”01 Enter Zn No.12Zone NumberIf zone number was selected, this screen appears.Enter the desired zone number associated with this output number.Pr

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SECTION 7Zone Lists(∗81)•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••About Zone Lists (*81 Menu Mode)Zone lists let you group individual zones for use with

Notes:• Any list may include any or all of the system's zone numbers.• A zone list can be assigned to more than one output relay.• When creating

SECTION 8Function Key Programming(✱57 Menu Mode)•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••About Function Key ProgrammingThe system provides the ability t

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SECTION 9Alpha Descriptor Programming(*82 Menu Mode)•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••About Descriptor ProgrammingThe system lets you assign zone

Compatible Devices• Supports up to 8 Addressable Keypads: 6150 Fixed-Word Display Keypad, 6160 Alpha Keypad,6150V Fixed-Word Display Voice Keypad, 616

✱ ZN 01 Flashing Cursor[∗] to continueTo delete or change the default descriptor for zone 1, press [✱] plusthe same zone number (01). This will cl

Adding Custom Words (will not be annunciated by 4285/4286 Phone Module)You can add up to 10 installer-defined words to the built-in vocabulary, which

ALPHA VOCABULARY LIST(For Entering Zone Descriptors)000(Word Space)– A –• 001 AIR• 002 ALARM ∗004 ALLEY005 AMBUSH• 006 AREA• 007 APARTMENT• 009 ATTIC

SECTION 10Creating Schedules•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••About SchedulesThe VISTA-20P system provides up to 32 schedules (VISTA-15P supports

START SMTWTFSHH MMAM 0010000Start Time01-12 = hour00-59 = minute0 = AM; 1 = PMDays = place “1” under days [∗] to continueEnter the event’s start ti

SECTION 11System Communication•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Panel Communication with Central StationThis system accommodates several formats

The following table lists codes for reports sent in different formats:Code for Code forType of 3+1/4+1 3+1/4+1 Code forReport Standard Expanded 4+2Ala

Ademco Contact ID® Reporting takes the following format: CCCC Q EEE GG ZZZwhere:CCCC = Customer (subscriber) IDQ = Event qualifier, where:E = new even

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SECTION 12System Operation•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Security CodesThe VISTA-20P system supports up to 48 security codes (VISTA-15P suppor

SECTION 2Mounting and Wiring the Control•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This section describes the procedures for mounting and wiring this cont

Keypad FunctionsThe following is a brief list of system commands. For detailed information concerning systemfunctions, refer to the User's Manual

Panic KeysThere are three Panic keys (A, B, and C) that, if programmed, can be used to manually initiatealarms and send a report to the central statio

Various System Trouble DisplaysAlpha Display Fixed Disp. MeaningCANCELED ALARM CAwill appear if an exit or interior zone contained a fault during clo

SECTION 13Testing the System•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••About Test ProceduresAfter the installation is complete, you should perform the fol

Checking Transmitter Enrollment (Sniffer Mode)Use this mode to verify that all transmitters have been properly programmed. Make sure bothpartitions ar

Dialer Communication Test and Periodic Test Reports1. Enter Installer Code + 5 [TEST], then press “1” at the prompt to start the Dialer Test.1=DIAL, 0

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SECTION 14Specifications & Accessories•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••SECURITY CONTROL1. Physical: 12-1/2” W x 14-1/2” H x 3” D (318mm x 36

2-Wire Smoke Detector:Detector TypeSystem Sensor Model No.Photoelectric w/heat sensor, direct wire 2300TBPhotoelectric, direct wire 2400Photoelectric

5800 Series Transmitter Input Loop IdentificationAll of the transmitters illustrated below have one or more unique factory assigned input (loop) ID co

Mounting Board with RF Receiver1. a. Remove the receiver board from its case, theninsert the top of the board into the slots at the topof the cabinet,

Compatible 5800 Series Transmitters Table (continued)Model Product Input Type Description5817 Multi-Point UniversalTransmitterRFHas three unique input

SECTION 15Regulatory Agency Statements•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••RADIO FREQUENCY EMISSIONSFederal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 15T

UL NOTICES1. Entry Delay No. 1 and No. 2 (fields ✱35, ✱36) cannot be greater than 30 secondsfor UL Residential Burglar Alarm installations, and entry

SECTION 16Limitations and Warranty•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••WARNINGTHE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEMWhile this System is an advanced d

WARNINGTHE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM(Continued)The most common cause of an alarm system not functioning when an intrusion or fire occurs is ina

– INDEX –11321 AC Transformer... 1-2, 2-4, 2-111321X10... 1-2, 2-4, 2-11, 14-215-Second Dialer Delay (Burglary) ... 4-3224-Hour Aud

PPABX Access Code ... 4-2Pager 1 Phone No... 4-8, 4-9Pager Format... 4-8Pager

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Wiring to Keypads1. Connect keypads to the control’s keypad terminals asshown on the Summary of Connections diagram.Determine wire gauge using the Wir