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Section 12.
ALPHA DESCRIPTOR PROGRAMMING
This section provides instructions for programming Alpha descriptors This is
recommended for systems using Alpha keypads, and necessary if a 4285
Phone module is used. Alpha descriptors cannot be displayed on fixed-word
keypads.
If using a 4285 Phone module, select from those words in the Alpha
Vocabulary list (on a following page) shown in boldface type.
The Phone
module will not provide annunciation of the other words.
If a 4285 Phone module is added to an existing VISTA–10SE system,
the
Alpha descriptors presently in the system should be re-programmed,
selecting from those words shown in boldface type in the Alpha Vocabulary
list. The Phone module will not provide annunciation of any other words.
The ALPHA VOCABULARY LIST and CHARACTER CHART will be found on
a following page.
Assigning Zone Descriptors
The Alpha Keypad used with the VISTA–10SE
can have a user-friendly
English language descriptor/location of all protection zones, keypad panics,
and RF receiver supervision faults programmed into the system. Each
descriptor can be composed of a combination of words (up to a maximum of
3) selected from a vocabulary of words stored in memory (see the list on a
following page). In addition, up to 5 installer-defined words can be added to
those already in memory. Thus, when an alarm or trouble occurs in a zone, an
appropriate descriptor for that zone's location will be displayed at the keypad.
Note:
Alpha Descriptor entry can be done locally at the Alpha Keypad or re-
motely using Downloading software. The Alpha keypad procedure is
described below.
Entering Zone Descriptors (program menu mode
✱
82)
The descriptor can be entered when the zone is being defined in field
✱
56.
Alternatively, zone descriptors can be entered in field
✱
82.
There are two methods that can be used to enter Alpha descriptors.
The easiest method requires that you simply enter the 3-digit reference
number for the desired word(s). The 3-digit number for each word is provided
in the Alpha Vocabulary list (on a following page).
An alternate method allows you to pick the desired words by scrolling through
the Alpha Vocabulary list.
Programming the Descriptors
1. With the system powered up, enter the programming mode by keying:
Installer code (4 1 1 1) + 8 + 0. The following display will appear:
Installer Code
20
Program Alpha ?
0
=
No, 1
=
Yes 00
2. Press
✱
82.
The “Program Alpha ?” prompt will
appear.
Custom Words ?
0
=
No, 1
=
Yes 00
3. Press “1” (Yes).
The “Custom Words” prompt will
appear.