Re: Vista 20P Zone Descriptor Programming

[Frank Olson <Use-the-email-links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Pete wrote:
> On Aug 11, 8:51 pm, Frank Olson <Use-the-email-
> li...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> Pete wrote:
>>> I recently added an RF sensor at zone 37 to my Vista 20P system. I was
>>> able to program all but the descriptors for the zone.  I can't figure
>>> out how to enter the alpha descriptors "Garage-Outside." According to
>>> the programming manual, the codes should be 089 (garage) and 140
>>> (outside). Any help is greatly appreciated.
>> I'm fairly certain you have to depress the "#" key before entering
>> "089", then press the "6" key to advance to the next word followed by
>> "#" and "140".  "8" will save your selection.
>
> Thanks Frank.  This worked; sort of.  The words "GARAGE OUTSIDE"
> appear in the alpha display, but the audio only announces "Garage."
>


If the word doesn't appear in *bold* on the zone descriptor sheet (or if
it's a custom word you've programmed yourself), it won't annunciate
audibly.  I don't have the manual in front of me, but you might try
"exterior".