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Quick Guide: Ademco Vista-10P
For a detailed review of the entire system, please view the Ademco Vista – 10P system manual.
Arm and Disarm
Arm:
To arm in STAY mode when you are not leaving the premises, enter your [security code] + [STAY].
To arm in AWAY mode when you are leaving the premises, enter your [security code] + [AWAY].
To arm in MAX when there is no entry delay, enter your [security code] + [MAX]
Disarm:
To disarm, enter your [security code] + [OFF].
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Battery
The Ademco Vista 10P operates on a UB 1270 battery.
Loss of AC power and use of backup battery power is indicated by NO AC.
A low battery condition is indicated by BAT.
For instructions on replacing your battery, please visit our Battery Replacement Page.
Bypassing Protected Areas
Bypassing a zone allows you to arm your system with certain protected areas intentionally unarmed or to
access a protected area when the system is armed.
To bypass a zone, enter your [security code] + [BYPASS] + [2 digit zone number].
To unbypass a zone, disarm the system.
Change Time and Date
To change date and time settings, enter your [security code] + [#] + [6] + [3].
Wait until time/date are displayed, then press [*] to move the cursor ahead and [#] to move back.
Enter the 2-digit hour and minute settings, i.e., [06] and [17] for 6:17.
Press [1] for PM or [2] for AM.
Continue to enter 2-digit year, month, and day settings, i.e., [15], [08], and [23] for August 23, 2015.
To exit, press [*] when the cursor is on the last digit.
Chimes and Beeps
When your system is in chime mode, a chime alert will sound three tones whenever a protected door/window
is opened.
To turn chime mode on and off, enter your [security code] + [CHIME].
Reset
To clear the display after an alarm event, enter your [security code] + [OFF] sequence twice to clear the alarm
event history.
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Security Codes
User Authority Level
Explanation
Code to assign to user
Master
Can perform all functions and
assign codes.
[Master code] + [8] + [2] +
[new master code] + [new
master code again]
Standard
Can only perform security
function in assigned
partitions.
[0]
Arm Only
Can only arm the system.
[1]
Guest
Can arm the system in
assigned partitions, but
cannot disarm the system
unless the system was armed
with this code. Perfect for
babysitters, cleaners, etc.
[2]
Duress
Intended for use for when
you are forced to arm or
disarm the system against
your will.
[3]
Partition Programmer
Can do everything a Standard
user can do plus assigning
user codes to partitions.
[4]
Your system allows additional security codes for use by other users, however only the Master user can assign
user codes to users.
To add a user code, enter your [Master code] + [8] + [new user number] + [ 4-digit new user’s code].
To delete a user code, enter your [Master code] + [8] + [user number]. Wait approximately three
seconds for the keypad to verify.
To assign an authority level, enter your [Master/Part. Prog code] + [8] + [user number] + [#] + [1] +
[authority level].
Some user authority levels have been pre-programmed:
For a complete list partition codes, please see the Ademco Vista – 10P system manual.
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Trouble Conditions
Trouble conditions are issues that require your attention and are indicated on your panel’s display by the
word CHECK + zone number and accompanied by beeping from the touchpad.
To silence Trouble Conditions beeping, check that the zone’s protected areas are closed and secure.
For wireless sensors, check that no environmental changes have blocked the wireless sensor.
If the problem is corrected, enter your [security code] + [OFF] sequence twice.
For a list of Trouble Conditions other than CHECK, please see your Ademco Vista – 10P system manual.
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