Honeywell VISTA-250FBPT User Manual

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Honeywell VISTA-250FBPT Specifications

General

Brand	Honeywell
Model	VISTA-250FBPT
Category	Security System
Language	English

Summary

System Overview

Partitioned Systems and Protection Types

Keypad Functions

Arming Modes Overview

Explanation of AWAY, STAY, INSTANT, and MAXIMUM arming modes.

Keypad Controls and Indicators

Entry/Exit Delays

Understanding Delay Timers

Security Codes and Authority Levels

User Codes, Duress, and Quick Arming

Authority Level Definitions

Detailed breakdown of user authority levels and capabilities.

User Management Rules

Guidelines for changing/deleting users and exiting modes.

Adding a New User

Step-by-step guide to adding users and setting permissions.

Changing User Codes

Procedure to modify an existing user's security code.

Deleting Users

Process for removing a user and their associated data.

Checking for Open Zones

Using the READY Key for Zone Status

How to identify open zones before arming the system.

Bypassing Protection Zones

Manual and Quick Zone Bypassing

Procedures for bypassing zones individually or quickly.

Group Bypass and Viewing Bypasses

Arming Perimeter Only

Using the STAY Key and Auto-STAY

Arming perimeter with entry delay and auto-bypass features.

Arming Perimeter with Entry Delay OFF

Using the INSTANT Key

Arming perimeter protection without entry delay.

Arming All Protection

Using the AWAY Key

Arming all zones with entry delay for full protection.

Arming All Protection (Delay OFF)

Using the MAXIMUM Key

Arming all zones without entry delay for maximum security.

Disarming and Silencing Alarms

Using the OFF Key for Disarming

Procedure to disarm the system and silence alarms.

Panic Keys Functionality

Activating Emergency Alerts

Using Schedules

Delaying Closing Time and Temporary Schedules

Programming Temporary Schedules

Setting Daily Schedule Parameters

Programming Device Timers

Configuring Output Device Timers

#77 Instant Activation Mode

Relay, Arm/Disarm, and Bypass Commands

Testing the System

Using the TEST Key and Walk Test

Entering test mode and performing system walk tests.

Fire Alarm System

Fire Emergency Procedures and Silencing

Steps for handling fire emergencies and silencing alarms.

Fire Drill Tests and Event Display

Trouble Conditions

Identifying and Interpreting Trouble Messages

Understanding typical trouble displays and codes.

Power Failure and System Alerts

Handling AC loss, low battery, and communication failures.

Maintaining Your System

System Care and Battery Replacement

Limitations of the Alarm System

System Vulnerabilities and Detector Limitations