Functions of the Keypad (cont’d)

9 CHIME : Turns on & off the CHIME

mode. When on, any entry through a protected delay or perimeter zone while the system is disarmed will cause a tone to sound at the Keypad(s).

READY : When depressed prior to arming the system, the keypad will display all open protection zones within the keypad's home partition. This key is also used to display all zone descriptors that have been programmed for your system, by holding the key down for at least 5 seconds.

#: Permits ARMING of the system

without use of a security code ("Quick Arm", if programmed).

KEYS 0-9:Used to enter your individual security access code(s).

LED READY INDICATOR: (GREEN) Lit indicates system is ready to be armed, while unlit indicates system not ready.

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

SPEAKER: Source of audible internal warning and confirmation sounds, as well as alarms (see "Summary of Audible Notifications").

FUNCTION KEYS: These keys can be used for Speedkey (macros) functions or panic keys. Refer to the SPEEDKEY (MACROS) and PANIC KEYS sections for descriptions of these functions.

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VISTA250BPT, 128BPTSIA, VISTA128BPT specifications

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