Honeywell VISTA-ICM Installation And Setup Manual
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Installation and Setup Guide
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VISTA-ICM Installation and Setup Guide
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 1
Network Setup and Configuration...........................................................................................................2
Setting up the Network Hardware...........................................................................................................2
Network Setup Requirements.............................................................................................................. 2
Installing a Router or Wireless Access Point ...................................................................................... 3
Installing an Ethernet Hub or Switch .................................................................................................. 3
Connecting a Computer....................................................................................................................... 4
Installing the VISTA-ICM ...................................................................................................................... 4
Installing VISTA-ICM Hardware .......................................................................................................4
Configuring the VISTA-ICM.................................................................................................................. 5
Connecting to the VISTA-ICM setup web pages................................................................................ 5
VISTA-ICM LEDs.............................................................................................................................. 5
VISTA-ICM Setup and Configuration.................................................................................................... 6
Basic VISTA-ICM Setup ........................................................................................................................ 6
Select Devices ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Configure Devices............................................................................................................................... 9
Contact Information .......................................................................................................................... 13
Save Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 14
Advanced Setup .................................................................................................................................... 15
Diagnostics ........................................................................................................................................ 16
File System........................................................................................................................................ 18
Network Settings ............................................................................................................................... 20
Upgrade ............................................................................................................................................. 23
What’s New....................................................................................................................................... 24
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................... 25
Network Problems................................................................................................................................. 25
Device Problems ...................................................................................................................................26
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Honeywell Internet Connection Module (VISTAICM). The VISTA-ICM is the heart of a state of the art control system that uses
Internet Protocol (IP) and standard Ethernet hardware to integrate control of consumer
electronic equipment with computer networking.
This guide explains the setup and installation process for a Vista VISTA-ICM, but the
general process applies to any VISTA-ICM, and any network device based on In2
Networks Connect and Control technology.
This guide assumes that the installer is familiar with IP networking concepts. See the
In2 Networking Primer for a review of IP networking concepts and terminology.
There are three steps required to setup a home control network (assuming nothing is
already installed).
1. Set up the network.
2. Install the VISTA-ICMs.
3. Configure the VISTA-ICMs.
NOTE: A hardware device connected to an Ethernet network is called a node. Node is
a general term for a VISTA-ICM, and sometimes a VISTA-ICM will be referred to as a
node.
NOTE: The only way to access the VISTA-ICM from outside of your home network is
by the use of a secure VPN software, or equivalent; you cannot gain access by just
typing in the "Honeywell" URL.
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VISTA-ICM Installation and Setup Guide
Network Setup and Configuration
Setting up the Network Hardware
Network Setup Requirements
Before you begin connecting VISTA-ICMs to the network, you need at least the
following:
• PC or other device capable of browsing the setup web pages
CAUTION: Only Internet Explorer, revision 5.0 or 6.0, is supported. Use of other
browsers will give unpredictable results such as incorrect placement of objects or wrong
colors.
• Router, or wireless router (when using a wireless PDA, wireless tablet or wireless
notebook/laptop)
• VISTA-ICMs and devices to be controlled by the VISTA-ICMs
• Ethernet hub or switch (if you have more than four network devices).
The following illustration shows a network setup with a Honeywell Security system, a
Honeywell thermostat, a network router, an IP camera and a computer.
INTERNET
Broadcast Modem (Optional)
(DSL, Wireless, Cable)
Wireless
Router
WAN LAN
IP Camera
HVAC*
6100 ICM
*REQUIRES
ADDITIONAL
HARDWARE
PC or Tablet
Computer
(Optional)
Figure 1 - Basic Network
PDA or
Web Tablet
(Optional)
SECURITY
VISTA - ICM
VISTA-ICM-002-V0
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Installing a Router or Wireless Access Point
A router is the easiest and least expensive way to setup a home network. If the home
has a network or an Internet connection, it probably already has a router.
NOTE: If a router is already installed in the home and you are connecting the VISTAICM to the home network, skip this procedure and continue on to connecting a computer.
The router must be installed and configured according to the installation instructions
supplied by the router manufacturer.
Installing an Ethernet Hub or Switch
Connect an Ethernet hub or switch when there are more network devices than ports on
the router. Connect the uplink port on the hub or switch to one of the Ethernet ports on
the router.
The following general restrictions exist for all Ethernet hubs and switches:
• Each Ethernet device must be home-run from the device to the hub.
• Ethernet cables must be at least Category 5 cable (CAT5). CAT5e is preferred since
a single CAT5e cable can support gigabit Ethernet.
• Ethernet does not support daisy chaining, however, it is possible to add another hub
or switch in a remote location. No more than four hubs can be between any two
Ethernet devices on a Local Area Network.
INTERNET
Broadcast Modem (Optional)
(DSL, Wireless, Cable)
Wireless
Router
PDA or
Web Tablet
(Optional)
WAN LAN
Ethernet Switch (or Hub)
UP Link
IP Camera
HVAC*
6100 ICM
*REQUIRES
ADDITIONAL
HARDWARE
PC or Tablet
Computer
(Optional)
SECURITY
VISTA - ICM
VISTA-ICM-001-V0
Figure 2 - Adding a switch for more Ethernet ports
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Connecting a Computer
Verify the network installation by connecting a computer to the network. Plug the
computer to one of the Ethernet ports on the router, or a hub or switch that is connected
to the router. Verify that the computer can obtain an IP address and access the router.
Refer to the networking instructions provided by the computer manufacturer to connect
the computer to the network. Each operating system will have a different sequence of
steps to configure the network. The following general tasks must be performed
regardless of the computer or operating system vendor:
1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet jack on the computer. If the computer
does not have an Ethernet jack, you will need to install a Network Interface Card
(NIC) or an external USB network adapter. The link LED will light when the
computer is linked to a hub with a good Ethernet cable.
2. Verify the network connection of the computer by visiting a web site on the Internet.
Type http://www.honeywell.com
sure the computer network settings are valid. If the home does not have an Internet
connection, you can still setup the VISTA-ICMs, but you may need to verify the
computer settings manually.
Installing the VISTA-ICM
Installing VISTA-ICM Hardware
NOTE: Momentary depression of the VISTA-ICM reset button soft-resets the VISTAICM; a 5-second hold sets factory defaults, including static IP address if used.
To connect a VISTA-ICM:
in the address bar of the web browser to make
Figure 3 - VISTA-ICM Connections
1. Place the VISTA-ICM in a suitable clean, dry, ventilated indoor location, near the
equipment to be controlled. The VISTA-ICM is not designed to be installed in an
attic, crawl space, or an outdoor location.
2. Wire the VISTA-ICM to the Vista security panel using the keypad wiring guidelines
provided in the security panel instructions. The Vista VISTA-ICM is powered by the
Vista security panel, and requires 200mA from the Vista power supply.
NOTE: Supported security panels include any Vista control panel that supports
addressable keypads using ECP. Connect the Ethernet port on the VISTA-ICM to the
network hub or switch using a standard CAT5 cable.
NOTE: The VISTA-ICM does not support global features and must be assigned to a
particular partition.
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Configuring the VISTA-ICM
Connecting to the VISTA-ICM setup web pages
Once the network hardware is in place, you can initiate communication with the VISTAICM hardware. Use a PC or a tablet to connect to the VISTA-ICM web pages. To
connect to the VISTA-ICM, take the following actions:
1. Make sure the Vista VISTA-ICM is powered on by checking to see that the Power
LED is illuminated. Give the VISTA-ICM at least 60 seconds to boot up and obtain
an IP address from the router.
2. Open the web browser on the computer, and in the Address bar enter:
http://honeywell/setup
3. This will open the VISTA-ICM setup start page. Configure the VISTA-ICM
according to the instructions in the next section.
VISTA-ICM LEDs
The VISTA-ICM has three LEDs as follows:
• STATUS (located nearest the ECP connector) – Blinks when the device has activity.
• ETHERNET LINK (located in the middle) – Flickers when there is internet activity.
• POWER (located on the outside edge of the PCB) – Lit when power is applied to the
VISTA-ICM.
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VISTA-ICM Setup and Configuration
Basic VISTA-ICM Setup
VISTA-ICM setup is divided into two procedures:
• Select Devices
• Configure Devices
These procedures are accessed through the VISTA-ICM setup pages. The Navigation
bar on the left of the page allows direct access to any step in the process. Keep in mind
that changing the device setup will affect other settings and may require you to make
changes to programming or groups.
CAUTION: Only Internet Explorer, revision 5.0 or higher is supported. Use of other
browsers will give unpredictable results such as incorrect placement of objects or wrong
colors.
The wizard steps through all the procedures in order. Start the wizard by clicking the
Start Wizard button on the setup start page. The Setup Wizard page is displayed (figure
4).
CAUTION: Select devices before you perform any other setup task. When you select a
new device, it will be necessary to complete the configuration process again.
Figure 4 – Setup Wizard
NOTE: After the VISTA-ICM Setup is complete there is a link to exit setup and go
directly to the load control pages. To load the control pages click the link “Exit Setup
and Load Control Pages”.
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