Honeywell VISTA-20P Ademco Control Panel, PCB in Aluminum Enclosure

Yup its a vista-20p panel with chip10.24. Includes a new transformer, lock and a dozen or so resistors.

Exact replacement for a unit damaged by power surge.

Ive installed hundreds of these panels and they arent bad but it just seems very outdated for an alarm system that hasnt seen many upgrades in decades. The Amazon listing says first posted on Amazon in 2001. Not a whole lot has changed since then except the firmware/revision version and little features. While other manufacturers were making their most basic systems smarter with built in wireless receivers, compartments to easily attach a cell unit, Zwave, etc... The Vista panels offer none of that straight out of the box. This panel you see in the picture will need a wireless receiver or an RF keypad and all kinds of add-ons to be able to do what other panels can do straight of the box. Its a good replacement panel if you had an older Vista , DSC, FBI, concord etc with hardwired zones but even the all-in-one panels can easily take over the hardwired zones now (except hardwired smoke detectors). When I install a new touchscreen panel in a home, the customer is usually happy and feels like they are getting a real upgrade. When I install a new Vista panel in a home, the customer feels like theyre getting the exact same system that has installed 20+ years ago because they basically are. As an installer, I would never use this system in a home or business unless I have a bunch of hardwired smoke detectors or if I need more than one partition. If you arent a technician, programming can be a nightmare, especially if you only have a 6150 keypad. Definitely do NOT buy a 6150 keypad. Buy a 6160, 6160RF or one of the nicer keypads by Honeywell (touchscreen or tuxedo)

will buy again

The flexibility of the Vista 20P was very impressive to me. Its a popular home and business security control unit compatible with a number of keypads, wired and wireless triggers, and a programmable alarm output. Its equipped with a telephone communication dialer and selectable reporting protocols. An IP adapter or cellular adapter can be purchased separately and remote monitoring stations can be contracted to monitor alarms. I set my system up entirely wired because my house has an unfinished basement and open attic suitable for running wire and fishing walls. Most installations would probably use a mixture of wired and wireless. Theres a handbook included and downloadable PDF files for installation details and user manual. If you want easy installation there are other products on the market that can be installed much quicker with stick on modules and pre programmed. The attraction of the Honeywell system is programming and expansion capability. Id say that only individuals who have technical expertise and patience would want to attempt to install this. See the Honeywell web site for more information.

Its a great panel with a lot of potential if youre looking for a great system that can also be tied in to your automation system and is extremely user friendly however you will not get any support directly from honeywell unless you work for a company but there are plenty of companies out there that have very experienced technicians and would be more than willing to help you over all its a great system with a lot of potential would recommend it a thousand times over

These systems are easy to install for anyone with any basic tech skills...

Worked wonderful, son put a raspberry pie in it!! Use it at my shop!

Works as advertised and arrived on time. Installation is a challenge but doable. I was able to complete the job after making some errors and help is available online.

no info on the ad as to what motion sensors will work with this CPU. I had to open the box, and panel to check for compatibility. My mistake to buy this. I will eat the cost, but I will not recommend this to anyone who asks about my home security. Out $80 bucks but its my fault. Honeywell has been a trusted name for me, not any more...is there a less then 1 star rating?