Electronic Alarms and Home Security Devices - Vista 20p wont go into "AWAY" mode

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Keebler
08-31-04, 12:35 PM
When I put in my code and press "AWAY" the keypad says away exit now but after it completes the count down the siren sounds off for a quick second and goes into stay mode instead..All the sensors are working and wired properly, when I go to arm the system it says "Ready to Arm"...
Please help

Vista 20p
hardwired
1 motion sensor
6160V keypad
zone doubled

MrRonFL
08-31-04, 07:09 PM
Depending on programming, if you don't open and close an entry/exit door during the count down, interior zones will automatically bypass (thus stay arming). I'm pretty sure it's the default setting.
Keebler
09-07-04, 10:31 AM
I tried arming the system in "AWAY" mode again and made sure I open and closed the door and it still went into armed count down then after count down the siren sounded for a short second and it went into stay mode.

MrRonFL
09-07-04, 01:25 PM
The siren sounds because you have "confirmation of arming ding" (field *38) turned on.
Are you _certain_ that the door you are exiting through is zone defined as an entry/exit (type 01 or 02).

The Auto-stay feature is turned on and off in field *84.
Keebler
09-10-04, 09:51 AM
:rolleyes: That worked excellent, thanks for your help.