Re: Vista (I am Guessing) Oddity

["Robert L Bass" <robertbass1@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> It ain't odd its a great feature...

The panel may indeed be a Honeywell (Ademco) Vista.  Napco does the same thing (programmable option).  If you don't violate a delay
door during the exit delay period the panel switches to "home" mode with interior zones disabled.  It helps prevent a lot of user
error false alarms.  It is a required feature, called "Unvacated Premises" under the CP01 Control Panel Standard - Features for
False Alarm Reduction.  I cite it below:

    4.2.2.5 Unvacated Premises
    An option shall be provided which allows
    the security system to Arm in the Stay Arm
    mode if the Exit Time expires and no exit
    has been made. The default setting for this
    option shall be that it is enabled.

Note: When although it is a required feature, you are not forced to implement it.  CP01 allows the installer to disable the feature
though the manufacturer is required to provide it and the default setting must implement it.

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Regards,
Robert L Bass

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