Optex V-LCD1 User Manual

Vision Security System
OWNER MANUAL V-LCD1

Congratulations on your purchase of the OPTEX Vision security system. Vision is an
advanced microprocessor based alarm system which provides fire and burglar protection.

This manual provides simple operation instructions which will help you enjoy the greatest
benefit from your security system with the least difficulty. Please read this manual before
operating the system.

Vision is a versatile system and some of the functions explained in this manual may not have
been included in your system. Please ask your security company if there are features men­tioned in this manual which you would like to add to your system.

SYSTEM REFERENCE GUIDE

System Information

Central Station Phone Number
Central Station Account Number

Service Call

Arming

Your system is programmed for

Zone Type Arming Area Group Arming Mode Arming

Delay Times

Exit Delay Time sec. Exit Delay Time 2 sec.
Entry Delay Time sec. Entry Delay Time 2 sec.

Pre-Alarm Delay Time sec.

Optional Functions

Arming

User Code Arming User Code Bypassing Exit Delay Time 2 Final Door

Force Arming Silent Keypad Keyswitch Arming Auto Arming

DIsarming

Pre-Alarm Delay Time Entry Delay Time 2 Silent Keypad Quick Exit

PROTECTION ZONE INFORMATION

Number Type/Area Location

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Basic Operation

Vision’s ‘Point & Click’ control makes operating your security system quick
and easy . For most day to day operations you can simply select the area you
wish to secure (A, B, C, or D) and press . If your security system is ‘On’
(armed), entering a valid User PIN turns-off (disarm) the entire system. If the
entry delay buzzer is sounding during the disarming process, the button
can be pressed before your User PIN to temporarily silence the buzzer.

While this is all that’s necessary for day-to-day operation of your Vision Security
system, please read on to learn more about special features of your system and
familiarize yourself with operating instructions you might need during special
situations.

Quad Keys

TM

Quad Keys activate pre-assigned zone
groups or pre-configured arming
modes. Turn on the security system by
selecting the appropriate button and
pressing ‘On’.

Each Quad Key TM button on your system represents Detection Areas of
your security system (doors, windows, garage, exterior, etc…) or Custom
Arming Modes (Away , Home, Night). By selecting the appropriate Quad Key

TM

and pressing the button, users can easily select the level of security they
desire.

TM

If you would like to deselect a Quad Key
second time. Then, either select another Quad Key

before arming, press the key a

TM

or press to reset

Clear

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the system to it’s ‘Home’ Mode.

If your Quad Keys control Arming Modes, only one mode may be used at a
time. To shift from one mode to another, enter your code to disarm and then
re-arm with the mode you desire.

If your Quad Keys control Detection Areas, you may select more than one
area at a time. Additional areas can be added at anytime by pressing the

TM

appropriate Quad Key

button and pressing . To turn off detection
areas, enter your PIN number to turn-off all detection areas. Then select any
areas you wish to rearm and press .

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System Operation

The green ‘Ready’ light indicates that all detectors are secure and ready to arm.
If the ‘Ready’ light is not on, one or more detectors are activating (open) and are

not ready to be armed. Depending on your system’s design, this may or
may not prevent your system from arming. Vision’s Zone Indicator lights
display which zone(s) have detectors which are in alarm (or open). Check
the detector(s) on the zone(s) and arm your system. If you are ub3cle to
reset the detectors and return to ‘Ready’ mode, call your security company
for assistance.

After pressing to begin arming, keypads will beep slowly during the exit
delay period (if applicacle). The tempo increases for the last ten seconds
of the exit delay period and a sustained tone indicates that the delay period
has expired and arming is now complete. After the arming process has
been initiated, a valid user PIN must be entered to cancel arming.

Additional Arming Options

Utility

- Arm without entry delay: press + during Exit Delay period.

- Arm without exit delay: press +

- Your entire security system can be turned on by pressing the button for
approximately two seconds.

- A PIN number can be required before pressing to turn on the system.
Ask your security company if you would like this feature activated.

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during Exit Delay period.

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User Functions

Vision allows system users to control many advanced features. This provides quick ser­vice, greater convenience, and lower operating cost. Access these features by pressing
and the feature number.

[1] Chime
[2] Smoke Detector Reset
[3] System Walk T est
[4] Viewing Alarm Memory
[5] Viewing System Trouble
[6] Bypassing Zones
[7] Installer Programming
[8] User Programming
[9] No Entry Delay Arming/Utility Output
[0] No Exit Delay Arming/Quick Exit

[1] Chime + 1

If your system is equipped, specified detectors can ring a chime tone from the keypads while

the system is disarmed. This chime can be turned on or off by pressing + 1 while the
system is disarmed. Two short beeps indicate that the Chime has been turned on, one long
beep indicates that the Chime has been turned off. Arming your system automatically turns
off the chime. Ask your security company if you would like the chime to turn on automatically
everytime you turn off your security system.

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Chime

[2] Smoke Detector Reset + 2

If your system has smoke detectors, press + 2 to reset the smoke detectors after an alarm

[3] System Walk Test + 3

T est your system monthly to ensure proper operation Follow this recommended procedure:

· Call your monitoring company to let them know you are testing your system.

· Confirm that all zones are ready (Green ready light is On).

· Press + 3 to initiate ‘Walk Test Mode’. The display will show “W alk Test” on the top

line and automatically scroll through the name of each zone on the bottom line (except for
FIRE zones and 24Hr. zones (these zones must be tested by the security company).

· Activate each detector to confirm proper operation. As each zone is activated, its name
will be deleted from the scrolling list on the bottom line of the display (check each detector
seperately if there is more than one detector on a zone). When all zones have been
activated, the display will briefly show “None Found” and return to normal operation.

· If operating the detector does not cause the indicator light to go out, test the detector
again. Contact your alarm company if a detector or zone does not operate properly.

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[4] Viewing Alarm Memory + 4

Alarm(s)

In Memory

Blinking Quad Key(s) while the security system is armed or an “Alarm(s) in Memory” display ,
indicate that an alarm occured during the most recent arming period. Press + 4 while
the system is disarmed to view the first alarm of the arming period. Press 4 again to view
each additional alarm of the arming period. A long beep tone indicates there were no
additonal alarms. Press to clear the memory or arm and disarm the system. Press

Clear

#

to return to the system’s HOME Mode.

[5] Viewing System Trouble + 5

A lit Trouble indicator and beeping from your keypad will alert you if a ‘Trouble’ condition
develops with your security system. Press to silence the beeping and + 5 to view

Clear

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the cause of the trouble.

Trouble Indication Cause

AC Failure

Low battery

Time Clock Loss

T elco Line Loss

Zone 01
In Trouble

Bus Failure

AUX Pwr Failure

AC power has been lost. UL requires back-up battery of at least 4
hours. Short power outages normally do will not affect your system and
do not require service from your security company .

Battery voltage is below acceptable level. Has there been a recent AC power
failure? Wait for recharging or call security company for service.

The system’s clock needs to be reset. see page 8 for instructions.
Connection to telephone line lost. If house phones aren’t working

contact telephone company . Otherwise, call security company
Trouble with zone wiring. Call security company for service

Call security company for service

Call security company for service

Bell Fault

Box Tamper

Com Failure

Smoke Detector
In Trouble

NoteNote

Note

NoteNote

If there is no trouble on the system, a long beep sounds after + entry.

Trouble with Bell/Siren. Inspect and call security company if necessary.
Inspect system control box for damage or open door.
The security system was unable to report to the monitoring company .

Call your security company for service.

Trouble with smoke detector wiring. Call security company for service.

Trouble

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[6] Bypassing Zones + 6

Detectors (zones) can be manually excluded as you arm your security system (if they are
inoperable or if they would conflict with a planned activity). To enter Zone Bypass Mode
press + 6 . Press to scroll upwards to the desired zone, or enter the zone number
(01, 02, 03, etc...). The display will show the zone number and the status of the selected zone.
Zones which are normal, open, or ‘in-trouble’ can be bypassed.

Zone 01

is Normal

Press to bypass the selected zone or to remove bypass. After adjusting the zone,
press to move to the next zone or to return to Zone Bypass Mode. Press

Zone 01

Is Open

Clear

#

Zone 01

Is In Trouble

Zone 01

Is Bypassed

Clear

#

a second time to exit Zone Bypass Mode.

Zone bypass is erased every time you disarm. If you bypass zones regularly, ask your
security company about programming Quad Key buttons to automate this process for you.

A PIN number can be required before pressing 6 to bypass zones. Ask your security
company if you would like this feature added to your system.

[7] Installer Programming

This area is for security company use only .

[8] User Programming + 8 + User PIN

System Users with appropriate authority can set User PINs, system time, auto-armimg time,
and other advanced features in this section. Only User PINs with authority levels 01 and 02
can access this area. See below for instructions regarding User Programming.

[9] No Entry Delay Arming & Utility Output + 9

During the exit delay period, enter + 9 to arm your system without entry delays. All armed
zones will create an alarm instantly . Anyone entering through a protected door will cause an
immediate alarm because the entry delay has been cancelled. This is sometimes used to
increase security after everyone has arrived home for the evening.

If your system is equipped to operate auxilliary devices, such as an electronic or magnetic
door lock, entering + 9 + Utility PIN will activate the device. Ask your security company
for additional information about adding or operating this feature.

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Armed Instant

[0] No Exit Delay Arming & Quick Exit + 0

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Quick Exit

During the exit delay period, enter + 0 to arm the system immediately . This will cancel the
remainder of the exit delay .

While your system is armed, press + 0 to bypass the entire system for two minutes. Y ou
may enter or exit freely until the system automatically returns to its prior armed status at the
end of the two minute period. Press to abort this timer and return the system to its
armed state.

User Programming

System Users with appropriate authority can set User PINs, system time,
auto-armimg time, and other advanced features. Only User PINs with
authority levels 01 and 02 can access this area.

Entering User Programmming + 8 + PIN

While the system is disarmed, press + 8 + PIN to enter User Program­ming. When the system is in User programming’s ‘Home’ Mode, the display
will scroll through the six User Programming fields:

[1] User PIN
[2] Temporary PIN
[3] Utility PIN
[4] Set System Clock
[5] AM/PM or 24 Hr. Clock
[6] Auto Arm

Carefully follow the appropriate programming sequence listed below.
If necessary, press once to return (escape) to the ‘Home’ Mode for User
Programming, or twice to return to the system-wide ‘Home’ Mode.

[1] User PINs 1 +

Clear

#

Press 1 + to enter User PIN Programming. The display requests User Number of the
PIN you wish to program [01, 02...08]. Enter the two digit User Number and press . Now
enter the 4 digits you wish to use for the PIN number , press , set the two digit authorization
level and press . Either continue entering codes and authorization levels, or press # two
times to exit User PIN programming.
(see below for more information regarding User PIN Authorization Levels)

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If you continue, Vision will automatically advance to the address of the next PIN and wait for
a four digit code + + two digit autorization level , etc... and automatically return
to ‘Home’ of User Programming after the eigth user PIN is programmed. At any time,

Clear

#

can be pressed once to return to ‘Home’ of User Programming; press a second

Clear

#

time to return to system-wide ‘Home’.

NoteNote

Note

NoteNote

User PIN 01 cannot be erased and must have Authority level 01

Complete sequence to program a User PIN

+ 8 + PIN + 1 + + PIN address (02, 03, 04, etc...) + + New 4 digit code +

+ 2 digit Authorization Level +

(#, # to exit programming)

PIN Authorization Levels

Each user PIN must be assigned a two digit authorization level:
01 All system operation and programming
02 All system operation and programming, except User PIN programming
03 System operation only , no programming
04 System arming only , no diarming, bypassing, or programming

Changing/Deleting User PINs

During the sequence shown above, when you are requested to enter a 4 digit PIN number,
you can change a PIN number by entering the new 4 digit PIN over the old PIN. To delete
a PIN number, press instead of entering a 4 digit code. Proceed to press and set a
Authorization Level to finish the programming sequence.

[2] Temporary PIN (automatically cancelling) 2 +

User PIN 08 can be programmed to automatically expire. Set the PIN’s duration (in days)
here. Select a value between 01 and 98 days; or, 99 for a permanent PIN.

Complete sequence to set duration of temporary PIN

+ 8 + PIN + 2 + + days +

(#, # to exit programming)

[3] Utility PIN 3 +

User If you system is equipped to operate auxilliary equipment (such as an electronic or
magnetic door lock), the code used to activate this feature can be programmed here.

Complete sequence to program the Utility PIN

+ 8 + PIN + 3 + + 4 digit PIN +

(#, # to exit programming)

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[4] Set System Time Clock 4 +

Many important Vision features utilize an internal clock to operate. Set, or reset, the clock
here. Set hours and minutes (HH:MM) using 24 hour format (1330 = 1:30pm) and press
. Then set month and day (MMDD), press , year (YY) and .

Complete sequence to set the system clock

+ 8 + PIN + 4 + + HHMM + + MMDD + + YY +

(#, # to exit programming)

[5] AM/PM or 24 Hour Clock 5 +

If your Vision keypad displays the system time clock, you may select AM/PM or 24 hour
display here.

Complete sequence to AM/PM or 24Hr . clock display

+ 8 + PIN + 2 + + days +

(#, # to exit programming)

[6] Auto Arm 6 +

Your Vision security system can automatically arm itself at the same time every day. Use
this programming area to control Auto Arming. After pressing 6 and Enter, use the 1 button
to turn Auto Arming On or Off (LED 1 lit for Auto Arm On and off for Auto Arm Off) then enter
an arming time (using 24Hr . format) and press Enter. Press # twice to exit programming.

Complete sequence to set Auto Arming

+ 8 + PIN + 6 + + 1 (to select Auto Arm On or Off) + +

Time (24Hr . format) +

(#, # to exit programming)

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User Activated Alarms

Keypad Alarms

If equipped, your Vision keypad can be used to report alarms to the monitoring company .

Press 2 & 3 for approximately 2 seconds for emergency P ANIC alarm ( ).
Press 5 & 6 for approximately 2 seconds for emergency FIRE alarm ( ).
Press 8 & 9 for approximately 2 seconds for EMERGENCY alarm ( ).

Duress Alarm

If equipped with this special user PIN, your security system will send an EMERGENCY
HOSTAGE SITUATION alarm to the monitoring company whenever it is used to arm or

disarm your security system.

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