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PROGRAMMING MODE COMMANDS
TO ENTER PROGRAMMING MODE (using an alpha keypad connected to the control):
A. POWER UP, then press [
✱
] and [#] at the same time, within 50 seconds of powering up (this method must be used if
✱
98
was used to exit program mode). OR
B. Initially, key: Installer Code (4 + 1 + 1 + 2) plus 8 + 0 + 0.
PROGRAMMING MODE COMMANDS
Task Command/Explanation
Go to a Data Field
Press [∗
∗∗
∗] + [Field Number], followed by the required entry.
Entering Data
When the desired field number appears, simply make the required entry. When the last entry for a field is
entered, the keypad beeps three times and automatically displays the next data field in sequence. If the
number of digits that you need to enter in a data field is less than the maximum digits available (for
example, the phone number fields *41, *42), enter the desired data, then press [∗ ] to end the entry. The
next data field number is displayed.
Review a Data Field Press [#] + [Field Number].
Data will be displayed for that field number. No changes will be accepted in this mode.
Deleting an Entry
Press [∗
∗∗
∗] + [Field Number] + [∗
∗∗
∗]. (Applies only to fields ∗40 thru *46, *94, and pager fields)
Initialize Download ID Press ✱
✱✱
✱96. Initializes download ID and subscriber account number.
Reset Factory Defaults Press ✱
✱✱
✱97. Sets all data fields to original factory default values.
Zone Programming Press ✱
✱✱
✱56. Zone characteristics, report codes, alpha descriptors, and serial numbers for 5800 RF trans.
Function Key Programming Press ✱
✱✱
✱57. Unlabeled keypad keys (known as ABCD keys) for special functions
Zone Programming
(Expert Mode)
Press ✱
✱✱
✱58. Same options as *56 mode, but with fewer prompts. Intended for those familiar with this type
of programming, otherwise *56 mode is recommended.
Output Device Mapping Press ✱
✱✱
✱79. Assign module addresses and map individual relays/powerline carrier devices
Output Programming Press ✱
✱✱
✱80. 4229 or 4204 Relay modules, Powerline Carrier devices, or on-board triggers
Zone List Programming Press ✱
✱✱
✱81. Zone Lists for relay/powerline carrier activation, chime zones, pager zones, etc.
Alpha Programming Press ✱
✱✱
✱82. Zone alpha descriptors
IP/GSM Programming
Press ∗
∗∗
∗29. For programming the IP/GSM options.
Exit Program Mode with
installer code lockout
Press ✱
✱✱
✱98. Exits programming mode and
prevents
re-entry by: Installer Code + 8 + 0 + 0.
To reenter programming mode, the system must be powered down, then powered up. Then use method
A above. See field *88 for other *98 Program mode lockout options.
Exit Program Mode Press ✱
✱✱
✱99. Exits programming mode and
allows
re-entry by: Installer Code + 8 + 0 + 0 or method A
above.
Scheduling Mode Enter code + [#] + 64. Create schedules to automate various system functions.
Site-Initiated Download Installer code + [#] + 1 (perform while system is disarmed and in normal mode)
AVS QUICK PROGRAMMING COMMANDS (for AAV sessions using the AVS system)
For controls with the following firmware revision levels, these commands automatically configure the control for AVS
operation. VISTA-15PMT = version 6.0 or higher; VISTA-20PMT = version 7.0 or higher
• installer code + [#] + 03: enable AVS operation
• installer code + [#] + 04: enable AVS operation and enable panel sounds on the AVST speaker
• installer code + [#] + 05: remove all programming options set by [#] + 03 quick command
• installer code + [#] + 06: remove all programming options set by [#] + 04 quick command
Refer to the AVS SYSTEM ENABLE and QUICK PROGRAMMING COMMANDS section for details on the specific options
that are set with each command, depending on the control used.
To select the AAV session communication path (phone line/communication device), see field ∗55 Dynamic Signaling Priority.
To enable AAV operation, use ∗91 Options field (option 4).
SPECIAL MESSAGES
OC = OPEN CIRCUIT (no communication between Keypad and Control).
EE or ENTRY ERROR = ERROR (invalid field number entered; re-enter valid field number).
After powering up, AC, dI (disabled) or “Busy Standby vx.x (firmware revision) Dl will be displayed after approximately 4
seconds. This will revert to a “Ready” message in approximately 1 minute, which allows PIRS, etc. to stabilize. You can
bypass this delay by pressing [#] + [0].
NOTE for CANADIAN PANELS: Power up time is 2 minutes, and Contact ID report code 305 System Reset is sent if the [#]
+ [0] command is not performed before the 2 minutes expires.
If E4 or E8 appears, more zones than the expansion units can handle have been programmed. The display will clear after
you correct the programming.
IMPORTANT: The Real-Time Clock must be set before the end of the installation. See procedure in the Setting the Real-
Time Clock section on the previous page.