ADEMCO Vista-20PCN 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 Zones1. Connect open circuit devices in parallel across theloop, with the EOLR connected across the loop wiresat the last

4219/4229 Expansion Zones1. Connect each module to the control’s keypadterminals.2. Assign each module a unique device address (seetable at right) usi

Installing the RF ReceiverYou must use one of the following receivers:RF Receiver No. of Zones5881L/5882L up to 85881M/5882M up to 165881H/5882H up t

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

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

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

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*41Primary Phone No.Enter up to 20 digits. Do not fill unusedspaces.0–9, # + 11

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*60Trouble Report Code0 = no report1st digit non-zero = send reportThis will be sent if a zone has a trouble c

Miscellaneous System FieldsFIELD TITLE and DATA ENTRIES EXPLANATION*77Daylight Saving TimeStart/End Month0 = Disabled 4 = April1 = Jan # + 10 = Oct2 =

FIELD TITLE and DATA ENTRIES EXPLANATION*91Option Selection0 = none4 = using Audio Alarm Verification (AAV) unit8 = Enable Exit delay restart ††UL UL

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*166Pager 3 Phone No.Enter up to 20 digitsVISTA-20P only.If you enter fewer than 20 digits, exit by pressing [

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 ChartsDIGIT 1 DIGIT 2Response when system disarmed and zone is:Intact EOLRF zone normalOpenRF zone N/AShortedRF zn off-normalA

Keypad Programming FieldsNOTE: Each keypad must be assigned a unique address. Keypads programmed with the same address will giveunpredictable results.

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

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PROMPT VALID ENTRIES EXPLANATION10 Zone TypePerimeter 03Zone Type (ZT)00-24, 77, 90, 91 = zone type(see table at right; types 92/93only programmable v

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

To Enter and Duplicate Wireless KeysThis procedure programs the wireless keys, but a key is not active until it is assigned to a usernumber (see Syste

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-

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

SECTION 1Features and Installation Highlights•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This manual describes the VISTA-20P and VISTA-15P controls (VISTA

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 Menu Mode)•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••About Zone ListsZone lists let you group individual zones for use with certai

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

✱ 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

Compatible Devices•Supports up to 8 Addressable Keypads: Fixed-Word Display Keypad (6150), Alpha Keypad (6160)•Supports 4219, 4229 addressable hardwir

ALPHA VOCABULARY LIST(For Entering Zone Descriptors)000(Word Space)A• 001 AIR• 002 ALARM004 ALLEY005 AMBUSH• 006 AREA• 007 APARTMENT• 009 ATTIC010 AUD

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+1Code forReport Standard Expanded 4+2Alar

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

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

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

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

Alpha Display Fixed Disp. MeaningModem Comm CCThe system is in communication with the central station for change of function orstatus verification.no

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 Test1. Enter Installer Code + 5 [TEST], then press “1” at the prompt to start the Dialer Test.1=DIAL, 0=WALKThe following will be

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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

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

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,

UL NOTICES1. Entry Delay No. 1 (field ✱35) cannot be greater than 45 seconds, and EntryDelay No. 2 (field ✱36) cannot be greater than 60 seconds for U

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

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– 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

VISTA-20P/VISTA-15PSUMMARY OF CONNECTIONSV20P_V15P-SOC-V0CLASS 2 PLUG-IN TRANSFORMER16.5VAC, 25VA(e.g. ADEMCO No. 1321).(USE No. 1321CN IN CANADA)TO 1

ADEMCO LIMITED WARRANTYAlarm Device Manufacturing Company, a Division of Pittway Corporation, and its divisions, subsidiaries and affiliates ("S

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