Honeywell VISTA System: Factory Defaulting

In this video, Michael from Alarm Grid shows you how to reset a Honeywell VISTA P-Series Security System to its factory default settings. In order to do this, you must first enter into programming. This is done with the command [Installer Code] + [8] + [00]. Since the default Installer Code is [4112], the command you will likely use to get into programming is [4112800]. You will know that you are in programming because the keypad will read "Installer Code 20" if it is an Alphanumeric Keypad, or it will just read "20" if it is a Fixed English Keypad.

Once you are in programming, you are then able to perform the factory default for the system. To do this, simply enter the command [*97]. The keypad will beep three (3) times to confirm that the system has been factory defaulted. Doing this will reset all system zones to their factory default settings. It will also reset the Master Code to its default of 1234 and the Installer Code to its default of 4112. All other programmed user codes will be erased. At this time, you may also want to enter the command [*96] to default the panel's account number and computer station ID (CSID).

Then when you are finished, press [*99] to exit programming. You will then have to reprogram the system from scratch. Never use [*98] to exit programming, as it could cause you to become locked out and unable to reenter programming. Always use the command [*99] to exit programming on a Honeywell VISTA P-Series System. Remember that the [*97] command for factory defaulting only applies to VISTA P-Series Systems. It does not apply to VISTA TURBO Panels. Also keep in mind that there is no way to "undo" a factory default. Once you perform the task, there is no way to go back.

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