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Wire and Program Panic/Hold-Up Zone with Local Siren - Honeywell
Panels:
Vista 20P, Vista 128-***, Vista 256-***
Description:
Hardwired button with or without latching. Typically used under a desk or counter and used to request immediate police response. Sounds local siren.
Wiring Method:
Supervised circuit with resistor bridging common and normally open terminals.
Circuit Response:
This is a 24-hour zone. Operates the same with the system armed or disarmed.
Static Button – Normal Condition
Button Press, or wire cut/short/removed – Immediate Police Dispatch (if monitored) and Local Siren.
Installation Notes:
Best to wire directly to the main panel if possible. Wiring to an expansion board increases possible circuit failure and nuisance alarms.
Label wires at the panel with the flag: PANIC
Programming:
Hardware Type: EOL, Do not use a normally open or normally closed hardware type. The resistor is there to provide a SUPERVISED CIRCUIT.
Zone Type: 07