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My Vista 20P Security Control Panel Cheat Sheet

To Reset Installer or Master code:
  • Disconnect battery from the panel.
  • Disconnect transformer from wall socket.
  • Keyboard panel should be dead now.
  • Connect transformer/AC.
  • Within 50 seconds press and hold the * and # keys simultaneously for 3 full seconds.
  • Connect battery.
  • "installer code 20" or "20" should show up on the LCD.
  • To Reset installer code: Press *20 followed by 4 digit installer code. Hear 3 beeps.
  • To set a new master code: [installer code] + 8 + 02 + 4-digit-master-code.
You can set other user codes now:

Add a user code: [Master Code] + [8] + user # + [New user code] + [New user again]
        user # 01 => Installer  (Installer can change installer code).
user # 02 => Master
        user # 03 => Partition 1 master
        user # 05 => could be a good new user.
              <=49
        user 3 to 32 => defaulted to partition 1
             33 to 49 => defaulted to partition 2

Delete a user code: [Master Code] + [8] + user # + [#] [0]

Set Duress code (???): Master code + 8 + 32 + [new Duress code].
                       Master code + 8 + 32 + #13 => to authorize
                       (Now if [new Duress code] is input, it will attempt to dial, click 1/OFF button to disconnect)

Use *99 to exit (important).

Don't Use *98, which will lock down programming mode.

*97 => Reset factory defaults (3 beeps will follow)

Alpha Programming => Naming zone numbers to english words (so it would say FRONT DOOR)

ZONE PROGRAMMING -> Report codes should be 0 0 for own monitoring.

To ARM -> Master Code + 2
To DisARM -> Master Code + 1

Enter program mode: Master code + 800* (but all doors and windows must be closed)
        => successful (msg: 20)
*56 => Program zone properties (Set to Confirm 0=No,1=Yes, actually means 0=hardwired,1=RF)
       Enter Zn Num:

         If you used default then you just have to override these:
               Zone 1: 24-hr audible: Zone Type: 07
               Zone 5: Entry Exit #2: Zone Type: 02
               Zone 7: 24-hr Audible: Zone Type: 07
               Zone 1 to 8: Clear Report Code: 00*
Disclaimer: If you follow the information here, there is no warranty, I am not liable if it deletes your data, gets you hacked, burns your house down or anything else. If you follow the information contained here you do so entirely at your own risk.  My views and opinions are my own and not necessarily represent the views of my current or former employers.

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