Honeywell VISTA250BPT, VISTA128BPT, 128BPTSIA manual Using Test Key, Testing Your System

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Testing the System (To Be Conducted Weekly)

Using the

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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 security code and press the

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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 sounder still does not sound, CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.

4.The keypad will sound a single beep every 15 seconds as a reminder that the system is in Test mode. Each time a protection zone is faulted (opened), the keypad should beep three times. If the sounder does not sound, CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.

NOTES:

•No alarm reports will be sent to the central monitoring station while the system is in Test mode.

•The system will automatically exit the Test mode if there is no activity (no doors or windows are opened and closed, no motion detectors are activated, etc.) for 1 hour. The system will beep the keypad(s) twice every 15 seconds during the last 5 minutes as a warning that it is about to exit the Test mode and return to normal operation.

Testing Your System

1.Open and close each protected door and window in turn and listen for three beeps. Each faulted protection point should appear on the display.

2.Walk in front of any motion detectors (if used) and listen for three beeps as movement is detected (wireless motion detectors have a 3-1/2 minute lockout between trips). Each detector’s 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. Each detector should appear on the display when activated.

4.When all protection points have been checked, 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.

5.Turn off Test mode by entering the security code + the OFF key.

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Contents VISTA-128BPT VISTA-250BPT VISTA-128BPTSIA Page Table of Contents Viewing Alarm Company For Manually Activating Silent AND/OR Audible AlarmsAccess Door Control Using #70 Relay Menu ModeSystem Overview GeneralSystem Overview cont’d Memory of Alarm Burglary ProtectionUsing Schedules Device TimersTo Access another Partition Goto Command Speed Key MacrosSelf-Help Feature Phone Access & Voice Response CapabilityAbout The Keypads Alpha KeypadFunctions of the Keypad Function Keys LCD DisplayFunctions of the Keypad cont’d Removes IndividualFunctions of the Keypad cont’d Entry/Exit Delays General InformationInstaller Code Lockout Security Codes and Authority LevelsDuress Code Quick ArmingSecurity Codes and Authority Levels cont’d Authority LevelsTo view your authority level and system capabilities To Exit User Edit Mode General Rules on Authority Levels and ChangesTo Add a User CodeMULTI-ACCESS ? 0 = no , 1 = YES To Change a Users Code To Delete a User Accessing Other Partitions To Access another PartitionGlobal Arming To Goto another partitionAccessing Other Partitions cont’d SystemStatus Whse Disarmed HIT ∗ for Faults Fault 002 Loading Dock WindowCommon Lobby Operation How User Codes Affect the Common Lobby Codes with Global ArmingCodes with Non-Global Arming Other Methods of Arming/DisarmingUsing Ready Key To show faulted zonesTypical fault display Checking For Open ZonesDisplaying All Zone Descriptors Using Bypass Key Bypassing Protection ZonesTo bypass zones, the system must be disarmed first Bypass 007 Front Upstairs BedroomTo use the Quick Bypass feature Bypassing Protection Zones cont’dQuick Bypass Viewing Bypassed ZonesTo use the Group Bypass feature Group BypassZones Remaining Bypassed After Disarming Using Stay key Arming Perimeter OnlyArmed ***STAY Zone Bypassed With Entry Delay on cont’d Auto-STAY ArmingUsing Instant Key Armed *INSTANT1 Zone BypassedUsing the 2 Away Key Arming All ProtectionArmed **AWAY YOU MAY Exit NOW Using Maximum Key Armed *MAXIMUM* YOU MAY Exit NOWUsing the # + 9 Keys Quick ExitTo Quick Exit the premises Disarming and Silencing Alarms Using the 1 OFF KeyTo disarm the system and silence burglary or fire alarms Using the Keyswitch ArmingDisarming To arm in the Stay mode, turnChime Mode Using KeyChime Mode on Chime Mode OFFViewing Alarm Company Messages MESSAGE. Press For 5 SecsUsing Panic Keys Panic KeysSpeed Key Macros DefiningEnter Speed KEY # Speed Key Macros cont’d ExecutingEnter User Code Access Door Control Using #70 Relay Menu Mode Enter Device noUsing Schedules Delaying the Closing TimeClosing DELAY? KEY 0-2 Hours Temporary Open/Close SchedulesUsing Schedules cont’d Programming Temporary SchedulesTo program temporary schedules Days ? Mtwtfss HIT 0-7 X Programming Device Timers To enter the device timer menu modePorch Lite Enter OUTPUT# Programming Device Timers cont’d DAYS? Mtwtfss HIT 0-7 X Permanent ?Randomize Output Device Times Using #77 Instant Activation Mode Action Code Action SpecifierUsing #77 Instant Activation Mode cont’d Bypass CommandsTo enter the Instant Activation Mode Action ? Are YOU Sure ?Quit Menu MODE? Zone List ?Event Log Procedures Enter Code + # + 6 + Select the display modeEnter 0 = Recent = Complete Select the partitionAlarm Event LOG To Exit the Event Log Press ∗ at any timeType CCC UUU Setting the Time and Date TIME/DATE THUUsing Test Key Testing Your SystemFire Alarm System Case Of Fire AlarmSilencing a Fire Alarm Trouble Conditions Typical Trouble DisplaysPower Failure Trouble Conditions cont’dRecommendations for Proper Protection Recommendations for Smoke and Heat DetectorsRecommendations for Proper Protection cont’d Recommendations for Proper Intrusion ProtectionAddition, we recommend the following Emergency Evacuation Replacing Batteries in Wireless Sensors Maintaining Your SystemTaking Care of Your System Silencing Low Battery Warning Tones at the Keypad Maintaining Your System cont’dRoutine Care Function Procedure Comments Quick Guide to System FunctionsQuick Guide to System Functions cont’d AM/PMSummary of Audible Notification Alpha Display KeypadsIndustry Canada Class B Statement Federal Communications Commission FCC Part 68 Notice Canadian Department of Communications DOC Statement Limitations of this Alarm System Index AwayMaximum TWO Year Limited Warranty Page Ê800-06905EŠ

VISTA250BPT, 128BPTSIA, VISTA128BPT specifications

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