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

panel worked as adverstised

Panel worked out great it very user friendly,and work well with all the exciting products .I used any older version ademco 6138 key pad and it was upgraded to new firm ware 10.2 .very happy I bought it.

This is a very good deal!

Works

Works as expected

Great product! If purchased from NuWave AV they are version 9.17 which are compatible with the new 62 series keypads. Programmed my system in about 15 minutes. The 6162 keypad box says you can program in 10 minutes, maybe with a little more experience you could. Had bought and returned 2 other 20P panels from another prime seller that were damaged, and version 9.12. When I ordered the third replacement, I chose NuWave AV and I am sure glad I did! Received a perfect panel with the new firmware and programming addendum manual for the new series of keypads. I own 2 other Vista 20P panels at other propertys, and they are excellent, if not the best depending on how you plan/configure your system. MAKE SURE YOU BUY from NuWave AV for version 9.17. As of 12/5/13, they are the only sellers with this new firmware version. So much easier to program/setup if you use one of the new 6162/6162v compared to the 6160/6160v keypads..

I am using this to upgrade the fire & security panel in my new home. I used it to replace a similar Honeywell/Ademco Vista 20P that was more than 20 years old. These things last a long time, which is exactly what I want from a home fire/security system. The panel I received did come with resistors for both normal configurations and zone doubling configurations. It also included the Honeywell power adapter, panel lock, and programming manual. My panel also came with the modern 10.23 firmware. If your unit does not come with all these things, then the seller you bought from is likely selling a modified bundle in attempts to increase their revenue at your expense. Beware. If you never worked with one of these panels, then read on... Yes, you will need a battery, sensors, and at least one alphanumeric keypad plus some wire. Exactly which parts you buy depends on your needs, so you might want to do some research first. I added an Envisalink Internet communicator to it, which I recommend. It supports many other communication options (dialup service, pagers, cellular radios, etc). It has a ton of impressive expansion capabilities. Out of the box it supports up to 15 wired zones, but it is easy to add dozens of more zones with either wireless sensors or wired expansion boxes.

Used this to replace an old VISTA15P that came with the house. Came with instructions and latest firmware.

This (or maybe the 21p) may be the DIY system you want. I went DIY to get a better and more flexible system than the cheap ones installed by the big companies who also lock you into a $2000 contract. I did my system with more than theirs (4 wired doors and 6 wired sensors) for a lot less, and feel confident adding to it later as needed. Upsides: - Zone doubling - get more for your money and even put multiple sensors on the same wire, while still being their own zones. Seriously, this is a really great feature. - Alpha keypad and voice options allow for easier programming and a system that is useful even when not armed. I love the custom zone names that get announced vs. a simple chime. - Flexibility - mix and match hardwired and RF sensors. I actually went with hardwired sensors from other vendors. I wasnt planning to use RF, but then I found out about the anti-jamming features. - Save on monitoring - no need to pay $40+ a month plus Telco... get an envisalink3 or other internet monitoring for covering your back when away or extra security. Downsides: - Requires electrical background (especially for new hardwired sensors) or willingness to learn. Forums, patience, and trial and error are your friends. As good as the defaults and alpha programming are, someone should come up with turnkey PC or mobile device solution for DIY. There are many ways to do a system, but doing it right requires some research. Ultimately, it depends on your requirements and patience. - The 6162V I purchased has a backlight on the display that only comes on at odd times (only the keys remain on). What!? How can I read logs or arm the system when Im going to bed? If I had known this, it might have tipped the balance another direction. You can certainly pick from a variety of other keypads. Maybe I have a bad keypad or havent found the trick to it yet. - There is no open condition. That is called fault. There does seem to be a check wiring but, man, its confusing when you first see fault and think all your wiring is bad. It also requires a little creativity to arm if there is a motion fault when youre arming. Not a deal breaker, but seems a little lame. Also, instead of showing all open zones at once, you get a scrolling list, which isnt quite real time. Ill ding the 6162V for these in my review of that. The Envisalink page certainly helps me workaround some of the complaints. - There is no chime for closing a door / ending a fault. Just the open. I liked the two tone chime on my DSC because even though I didnt know which door was open, I knew it once the door closed. For me, the downsides are outweighed by the upsides, but I cannot give this 5 stars. But, I am not certain there is another perfect system out there. Everything seems to have minor issues.

Worked out well