Honeywell VAM - Installation Instructions

VAM (VISTA Automation Module)
- Installation & Setup Guide

Introduction

VISTA Automation
Module (
herein referred to as “
VAM”) combines home automation
and home security. The VAM’s features allow
integration with VISTA installations to
support Z
-Wave devices; is intended for use with compatible VISTA
®
series controls.


The VISTA Automation Module also supports Remote Services for controlling Z
-Wave
devices and Scenes remotely from an associated Tot
al Connect™ account or port
forwarding option.
VAM is controlled using a web browser on a Wi
-Fi enabled smart
device such as a Tablet PC, laptop, Smartphone, etc.


DISPLAY NOTE:

For optimum viewing of the screens and menus, the tablet’s font size setting may need to be adjusted.

Make
Wiring Connections

The VAM connects to the control’s keypad data (ECP)
terminals
using the provided 4
-wire keypad harness
.

Wire Connections to the Control Panel

Verify that
the
VAM and other connected devices do not
exceed the control’s Aux Power output capability. If it
does, use a supplementary power supply as shown.

IMPORTANT:
When
the
VAM is powered from an
auxiliary power supply,
always apply power to
the control panel
first

and then the
VAM.
Failure to observe this
sequence results in
improper operation of
VAM and may result in
an ECP Error
indication.


Supplementary Power Connections

Mount
ing
the VAM

The
VAM is for indoor use only and should be mounted near
the control or a keypad connected to the control for ease of
wiring.

NOTE
S
•
If using Z
-Wave devices, the best practice is to enroll a
device (see Adding Z
-Wave Device Section)
and position
the VAM in centralized location to confirm best Z
-Wave
reception.

•
Ideally, the VAM wiring should be directly connected to the
keypad input on the panel. Observer proper installation
procedures for connecting the VAM to the back of a keypad.

The
VAM mounts to a wall surface by hanging on two screws.
See the diagram to the right
.
•
Leave the screw heads 1/8” above the wall surface.

•
If necessary, drill a hole in the wall for the wire harness to
pass through.

•
Connect the wire harness to the VAM before mounting.

Refer to control’s installation instructions for correct data
(ECP) terminal connections.


Mounting Diagram

Insert an SD/SDHC Memory Card

When inserting, the gold contacts on the card must face you.

NOTES
:
•
Avoid touching the contacts on the card

•
4GB SD card is
supplied

•
Supports up to 16GB SD/SDHC Card

See
“Software Upgrades”
section for details on automatic
updates.


VAM Features:

•
Supports WPS Enrollment
•
Built in Web Server

•
Wi
-Fi and LAN Connectivity

•
Z-Wave
®
Technology

•
Honeywell Total Connect
®

Remote Services Compatible
•
Supports up to 32 IP Cameras

(4 viewable at one time)
2

Front Panel LEDs



Specifications

Width: 7.58’’ (192.5mm)

Height: 5.31’’(135.0mm)

Depth: 0.53’’(13.45mm)

Voltage: 12VDC

Current: 180mA

Humidity : 93% RH, non
-condensing

Temperature:

•

Operating : 14 ̊F to 131 ̊F /
-
10 ̊C to 55 ̊C

•
Shipping / Storage: -
40 ̊F to 158 ̊F /
-
40 ̊C to
70 ̊C


LED
Functions

LED

FUNCTION

Power Status
(Green)

Indicates power status.

•
Blinking when it is powered up and booting.
•

Solid green when it is fully functional.

Network
Status (Blue)
Indicates Wi
-
Fi Status.

•
In normal operation the LED blinks when VAM is booting

•
Solid blue when VAM is ready as AP mode (acting as an Access Point) or connects to the internet
as station mode (STA mode). STA mode is when the VAM is connected to the Wi
-Fi router only,
internet access may be available, but the VAM disables all r
emote access
.

Operation
Status
(Yellow)

In normal operation, the LED is normally off.
•
It will blink slowly when there is no ECP (including ECP error) or Z
-wave controller not responding.

•

Fast blinking indicates Z
-
wave is in enrollment or deletion
status.

Reset Button

Press to reboot the device.

Wi
-
Fi, Factory
Default, WPS
Enrollment
Button

•

Wi
-Fi Network Reset
: Press and hold down for more than 5 seconds to clear the VAM’s Wi
-Fi
network connection. You then need to reconnect the VAM to your Wi
-Fi network.

•

Factory Default Reset
: Double press this button, then, while the green, blue, and yellow LEDs blink
in sequence, press and hold down this button for more than 5 seconds to set the VAM to its factory
default settings.

•

WPS Enrollment:

Single press starts the WPS enrollment process. See LED Status Table on page
10.

Program the Control Panel for use with VAM

At the control, assign an appropriate touch screen (AUI) type device address (ECP address) for VAM, and set a partition (if
applicable). Refer to the control’s programming instructions for detailed procedures.
NOTE
: Changing the VAM’s ECP address after initial installation will cause a reboot, during this process the VAM will be
inaccessible.

On VISTA
®
Plus series or equivalent

Use data field *189 to enable an unused device address 1, 2, 5 or 6 for the VAM. Addresses 1 and 2 are enabled by default.

On VISTA
®
Turbo and Commercial VISTA Series
(VISTA
-128BP, 128BPT, VISTA
-128FBP, 128FBPT, etc.)

Use #93 Menu mode to enable an unused device address.

•
For older controls under Rev. 10, addresses 1-2, and 3-
30 may be used.
•
For VISTA Turbo series controls Rev. 10 and higher, addresses 1-30 may be used. These addresses are normally not
defaulted for AUI type devices.


If using Remote Services

Enable an appropriate RIS address in the control and verify the option is enable the in the control’s programming.

•
On VISTA Plus Series panels below revision 10, the second digit of field *91 must be enabled with a 2. On panels with
revision 10 or
higher, the RIS option is automatic and not necessary to enable.

•
On VISTA Turbo Series controls, choose the device address to set to RIS and enter a device type of 12.

NOTES
:
•
These options MUST match how the AlarmNet Communicator is programmed.

•
Z-Wave
scene programming requires RIS enabled, to assign different triggers and actions.

Quick Arming Options

In PC or Mobile View, when user presses arm
Away/Night/Stay
the
y will be prompted to enter a user code. If “Quick Arming”
is enabled, a user code is not
required. Refer to the control’s installation instructions for programming.
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Initial Setup

The initial set up of the VAM is performed in 4
steps.

1. Optional WPS Enrollment Process, see the WPS enrollment option below. (Optional)

NOTE
: If WPS enrollment is chosen, the Manual Wi
-Fi Network screen will not be prompted (as shown below).

2. Choosing the Language.

3. Manual
Connecting to the Wi
-Fi network
.
4. Collecting user data and give the VAM a name.

Language Settings

Upon initial power up, the first option is to select a language (This also occurs after a factory defaulting the unit.)
NOTE
: This can be changed later by pressing
Setup >

Language
. The VAM can display one of 4 languages: English (default),
Espa
ñol,
Portuguê
s, Fran
çais.
Once you have selected the language press
Save
at the bottom of the page, or
Next
.
End User License Agreement (EULA)

The end user license displays and gives you the option to skip or accept the EULA. Choose the option to display the home
page.

NOTE
: This option reappears during initial installation or after a factory default of the unit.

Wi
-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Enrollment Procedure
To use
the WPS
enrollment you need
a router with the WPS enrollment option and an internet connection.

1. Press the WPS button on the router, or Honeywell WAP Plus,
and
verify it
is in the enrollment mode (consult the WAP
-
Plus or router
’s installation instructions.)

2. Press the button on the VAM
.
a. The blue LED initially
flashes three times every other second.

b. The blue LED will flash slowly when the router and VAM are processing a secure
connection.

c. Once the blue LED is solid, the VAM is connected to the Wi
-Fi network.

3. Go to vam.mylanc
onnect.com to display
a list of devices, then
select the desired VAM and press
GO
.

4. Navigate through the initial setup process as shown below.

NOTES:


•
This process is recommend
ed
upon initial power up, or after a default
, before access
ing
the VAM’s
easy setup mode.

•
An
internet connection
is required for this process.

Manual Wi
-Fi Network Configuration
To set up the Wi
-Fi network for the VAM, the following items are needed:

•
Wi
-Fi enabled smart device (Tablet PC, laptop, Smartphone, etc.)

•
VAM SSID and WPA2 password (located on the VAM’s label)

•
VAM default IP address:
192.168.2.1

•
Home router SSID and WPA2 password (typically located on the home r
outer’s label); home router must use WPA2
encryption and have a password (key) assigned.

•
The initial configuration for connecting to the VAM and retrieving a local IP address requires internet access to the local area
network (LAN).

NOTES:

•
Before setting up the network, set your smart device for Wi
-Fi operation only (turn off the 3G/4G option).

•
If the wireless router is later replaced, these steps must be repeated to connect the VAM to the new router.

•
If SSID is lost, contact technical support at (800) 645-74924.

•
If AP only mode is desired, press
Skip
on the bottom of the page to skip the Wi
-Fi Setup.

1.
Connect a smart device to the VAM.

a. Power up the VAM.

b. Connect the smart device’s Wi
-Fi to VAM using the device’s Wi
-Fi settings menu (
VAM
works as a
wireless access point).

1. Enter the VAM SSID:
VAM_xxxx
(SSID is case
-sensitive)


NOTE:
xxxx = the last 4 digits of the MAC address
2. Enter the Key (found on the VAM and labelled “WPA2 key”)
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2.
Connect the VAM to the home router.

a. Open a web browser on the smart device.

b. Enter the VAM’s default IP address:
192.168.2.1

into the browser on your smart device.

c. Enter the home routers SSID and security key (SSID and security key are case-sensitive).

d. Press
Connect
. A 1 minute countdown begins and displays
“Th
e device is connecting to
“
Network Name
”, please keep this page open. Go to Wi
-Fi setup and press the
“Network
Name”
and return to this page.” During this time, a new network IP address is assigned to
the VAM.

NOTE
:
If you have trouble connecting, please follow the onscreen instructions and retry the
connection process.

If using DHCP option, confirm the router is connected to the internet. If
using Static IP option, verify an IP address is available.

e. When completed, the VAM connects to the assigned router
and displays the “User Data Screen”.


3.
User Data Screen

This page collects the user’s data. Enter the data or press
Skip
to

continue to the VAMs
home page. The page data entries are as follows:

Name

Zip Code

Mobile Number

Region

Device Name

E
-
mail ID

NOTES:

•
This page can be accessed from the home page by pressing
Setup > User Profile.

•
The data for Region and Zip Code/Postal Code synchronizes to the Time/Date setup if
completed during the initial setup.
•
The e-mail address synchronizes to the e-mail
setup, if completed during the initial setup.

•
The Zip Code option is needed for the sunset/sunrise for your Z
-Wave scenes.

Program the VAM Device Address

The default VAM device address = 1.

1. Press
Setup
>
System
.
2. Press
ECP Address
. Using the Up/Dn
arrows, choose the device address assigned for VAM in the control panel.
3. Press
Apply
.
4. The VAM automatically reboots after the device address is set.

NOTE
: The Primary RIS option is only selected if the customer is
NOT
using Total Connect remote services. Enabling can
cause unpredictable results.

Set the Time & Date
Get Time/Date from the Control Panels
Press
Setup > System > Time/Date Setup >
Verify the time is set in the control panel
> Get Time.

Manually Setting the Time/Date

1. Press

Setup
>
System
>
Time/Date Setup
.

2. Press the Month, Year, Hour, and Minutes using the drop-
down arrows for each.

3. Press
AM
or
PM
(press to toggle).

4. Press the desired date format using the
MMDDYY

drop-
down arrow.
5. Check t
he box for 12-hour format. For 24-hour format uncheck the box.

6. If Daylight Saving Time is used in the installation time zone, press
DST
and set the appropriate start and end DST month,
weekend and hour. The VAM will automatically adjust the time when Daylight Saving Time starts and ends.

7. Press
Apply
to save the settings
.
8. Press the Region from the
Region
drop-down menu and enter the appropriate ZIP or Postal code.

9. A choice (checkmark = Yes; X = No) to push the time to the control panel may appear. Press

Yes

or
No
as desired. “Yes”
sets the control panel to the time entered in VAM.

NOTE
: This option is only available on residential panels. Manual programming of the time and date are required in
commercial controls.

Automation Mode only
: The User or
Installer can setup the time zone for the VAM manually
or choose to synchronize
with
the internet.
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Set Up Email Notification
Users (and/or the installer) can receive email notifications when one or more selected system events or conditions occur.

NOTE
:

Email notification requires that the user has an active email address. Note the disclaimer at the bottom of the page.
“Email notification is strictly for convenience use only. Avoid relying on this feature for life critical events. It is not UL
certified and may fail at any time without notice.”

1.

Press

Setup >
Email.

2. Press
User SMTP
to select the email provider.

SMTP establishes the email server's domain (the
“from” address).

a. From the drop-
down menu, press the email
provider (Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo), or Add New.

b. Enter the email ID (user name) and password.

c. The Email Server and SMTP port number
fields are automatically populated unless “Add
New” was se
lected.


Event

Description

Security

Disarm, Away Secured (End of Exit), Arm
Stay

Zones

Alarm, Trouble, Restore

Thermostat

Temperature Above and Below

Door Lock


Locked, Unlocked

Garage Door

Closed, Opened, Operation Disabled/Failed

Water Valve

Closed,

Opened

d. If Add New was pressed, enter the appropriate SMTP and port number information (see your email provider for details).

e. Press
Save
.
3. Select the email address(es) that will be notified when event types and conditions occur.

a. Press
Event 1
to define the event types and conditions that will trigger (send) notifications to the chosen email
address(es).

b. There are 4 events. Each event will allow you to send to four separate emails. Choices for email notification options
include Security, Zone, Thermostat
, Door Lock, Garage Door, and Water Valve.

c. Press
Save
and you will get a response that says
“Notification Save Success.”

d. Repeat step three for Events two through four, if desired.

NOTE
: See the
“User Guide”

for more details.

Troubleshooting

If an error is returned through the listed SMTP email provider stating that the email has blocked a sign in attempt, return to t
he
SMTP server page and verify the email settings. The VAM displays
an error that states
“Warning: Email sending failed.
Please check SMTP settings.”
If this is the case, check the security settings for the email chosen through the provider

Z-Wave Device Management Screen Device List

The “Z
-Wave Device Management Screen Device List” is compos
ed of 5 columns.

DEVID

Displays the device or “Node” ID displayed in numerical order as you “Include” or “Add” Devices.

NOTE
: Once a device is excluded that node number cannot be used again, unless the controller is
defaulted.

NAME

Displays default and
custom device names

TYPE

Displays the Z
-
Wave device type (i.e. multilevel switch, binary switch, entry controller, etc.)

INFO

Displays the following Icons:






Router:

Chain Link:

Pad Lock:


The device is a routing
slave and can be used as
a
repeater.

The node (device) can send unsolicited
messages to the VAM.

Secured network is supported.

STATUS

Displays the following messages:


Success

The node has reported back a normal status report.


Failed

Communication with this device has been
lost.


Update Success

Search was successful when running
Search Devices

operation on a device.


Update Failed

Search was unsuccessful when running
Search Devices

operation on a
device.


Not in Secure Network

Device is expected to be secured (such as an
entry controller, but failed to
receive the encrypted key. (Remove device and add again closer to the VAM.)

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The system can automatically activate various devices when certain events occur based on predefined scenes. A
scene consists of a trigger, an opt
ional condition, and up to five actions. Up to 10 scenes can be defined.

Trigger

The event that triggers the programmed action(s).

Condition

An optional even that put a condition on the trigger. Condition cannot be set with the same
category as the
trigger. (ex., if setting a trigger event for security, you cannot use security as a
condition).

Action

The device action(s) when the triggering event occurs.


1. Press
Automation > Scene Setup > Add Scene.

2. Press
Scene Name
; enter a name.

3. Assign the desired “Condition,” “Trigger,” and “Action” for this Scene.

NOTE
: After each press
Save
!
Adding Z-
Wave Devices
EXISTING NETWORK NOTE:
Z
-Wave products from other manufacturers can be included (added) into the
VAM network. Z
-Wave devices that are always powered can serve as repeaters regardless of manufacturer.

To add (include) Z
-Wave devices, verify the device is properly installed, log on to the home screen, then do the following:

NOTE: Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for proper installa
tion procedures.

Light, Switch, Outlet Modules

1. Press
Automation > Z
-Wave Setup > Add Device
.
2. Press the Function Key on the device; follow the on-screen messages until “Device added successfully.”

Add a Door Lock

1. Press
Automation > Z
-Wave Setup > Add
Device.

2. Enter the proper sequence on the lock. Wait a few minutes to enroll properly. As an entry controller an exchange of
encrypted data takes place and requires extra time.

To verify activation: on the VAM, press Back; wait 30 seconds. Press Refresh; t
he new device is displayed.

NOTES
:

•
The VAM will NOT push the user codes to the lock. Therefore, any user code in the panel can be used in the lock, but
has to be separately programmed in the lock itself.

•
VAM has the capability to monitor status of lock and determine whether locked, unlocked, and low battery.

•
Be sure the door lock’s orientation/handedness is correct.

Add a Honeywell Thermostat (or another manufacturer)

1. Press
Automation > Z
-Wave Setup > Add Device.

2. On the Honeywell thermostat select
Thermostat; set the “Time/Date” and follow the instructions in the thermostat
Installation Guide for enrollment.

3. To complete, press
Done
.
4. Press Exit to return to normal operation.

5. To verify activation: on the VAM, press
Back
; wait 30 seconds. Press
Refresh
; the new device is displayed.


NOTE
:
VAM has the capability to monitor status of thermostat for low battery.

EXISTING NETWORK NOTE:
Z
-Wave products from other manufacturers can be included (added) into the
VAM network. Z
-Wave devices that are always power
ed can serve as repeaters regardless of manufacturer.

To add (include) Z
-Wave devices, verify the device is properly installed, log on to the home screen, then do the following:

Add a Water Valve Module
1. Press
Automation > Z
-Wave Setup > Add Device
.
2. Follow
the Water Valve Module’s instructions for the Z
-Wave Add/Remove process.

To verify activation, press
Back
; wait 30 seconds. Press
Refresh
; the new device is displayed.

Add an Over Head Garage Door Module

1. Press
Automation

>

Z-Wave Setup

>

Add Device
; the sc
reen displays a series of messages.

2. Follow the Garage Door Module’s instructions for the Z
-Wave Add/Remove process.

To verify activation: on the VAM, press
Back
; wait 30 seconds. Press
Refresh
; the new device is displayed.



Do
not use any garage door automation with any garage door opener that lacks the safety features
required by U.S. federal safety standards (this includes any garage door opener model manufactured
before January 1, 1993). A garage door opener that cannot detect an object and stop and reverse the
door
– does not meet current U.S. federal safety standards. Your garage door opener also must
signal before unattended door operation
. For more information please consult your garage door
opener manual.




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Defaulting
the Z-
Wave Controller

To remove all Z
-Wave devices, do the following:

1.

Press
Automation

>

Z-Wave Setup
to display the “Z
-Wave Device
Management” screen.

2.

Press
Z-Wave Default.

3.

Press
Yes
. The following message is displayed:


This Z
-WAVE controller is about to be factory defaulted and will lose
all devices in the enrolled list.
All Z
-WAVE devices must be re-enrolled after this reset.

Yes
or
No

NOTE IF SYSTEM DEFAULT IS
PERFORMED:


If the
VAM is reset to Factory
Defaults
the controller will assign a new network
ID. All Z
-Wave devices must be re-
included into the system, even if they
appear on the Device List. Remove all
Z-Wave devices first, then re-include all
desired devices (see
“Adding Z
-Wave
Devices
” section)
.
Create a Group (Used for creating scenes that include more than 3 devices)

1.
Press
Automation > Group Setup.

2.
Press
Add
> enter a Group Name >
Back
.

3.
Choose the
Group Type
(Binary Lights, Thermostats, Door Locks, Multilevel Switches, Garage Doors, Water Valves,
Shades, and Others) from the drop-
down list.

4.
Choose the device(s) which will be associated with this group from the drop
-down list.

5.
Press
Save
.
Create a Room (Used t
o organize your Z-
Wave device list)

1. Press
Automation > Room Setup.

2. Press the
Add
> enter a Room Name >
Back
.

3. Select the device(s) which will be associated with this room from the drop-down list.
4. Press
Save
.
Changing Z-
Wave Device Name

To change the Z
-Wave device icons, do the following:

1. Press
Automation > Z
-Wave Setup
.
2. Press the
Z
-Wave device
.
3. Enter the desired name and press
Save
.

Changing Z-
Wave Device Icon
To change the icons, do the following:

1. Press
Automation

>

Z-Wave Setup
.
2. Press the Z
-Wave device to be edited.

3. Beneath device name, press the icon to display next to the
name.


NOTE
: This applies to Binary and Multilevel switches only.


Light Bulb


Light Switch


Garage Door


Sprinkler


Pool


Water
Faucet


Strobe


Window


Siren or
Sounder


Fan



Diagnostics and Total Connect Integration
To enter the Diagnostic Connect option press
Setup > System > TC Server.

1. Pressing
Diagnostic Connect
will test the AlarmNet server’s connection status. If the test has failed, check your network
connection.

2. Verifies the Z
-Wave status, if enabled it will communicate Z
-Wave status to Total Connect 2.0.

3. Pressing the “TC” icon will populate a list of all yo
ur Z
-Wave devices with an enable or disable option. This will allow or
prevent those chosen devices from appearing on the Total Connect 2.0 account.

NOTE
: Refer to the
“User Guide”
for more information and Total Connect Setup.

Using VAM as a Secondary Controller

VAM can be used as a secondary controller when connected to another Z
-Wave network.

NOTE:
If VAM is configured as secondary controller, it
cannot
be used with Total Connect Remote Services.

1. Remove any Z
-Wave devices previously included in the VAM.

2. Press
Automation

>

Z-Wave Setup
to display the Z
–Wave Management screen, press
Z
-Wave Default
and press
Yes
.

3. Press
Z-Wave Primary
to switch the VAM to a secondary controller. The Z
-Wave Primary icon changes to Z
-Wave
Secondary accordingly.
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4. Start the inclusion process at the other network’s primary controller (see controller’s manual), then press the
Add

Device

on the VAM’s Z
-Wave Management screen. To remove (exclude) VAM from the primary controller, start the exclusion
process at the primar
y controller, then press
Remove Device

in VAM.


NOTES:

•

Some manufacturers have software that can configure the network. If this is the case, after all devices are enrolled in the
network, you must learn in the VAM as a secondary controller to “import” al
l the devices over to the VAM. Once this is
complete, you can switch roles to primary. This is done by accessing the “role shift” option on the primary controller and on
the VAM by pressing
Setup
> System
> Z-Wave Advanced Setup > Z
-Wave Secondary Contro
ller Shift to Primary.

•

When VAM is configured as secondary it cannot be used with Total Connect 2.0.


Troubleshooting Z-
Wave
Cannot add new device

Make sure the Z
-Wave device is within range of the VAM
, if not y
ou may need to move the device closer to the VAM. Refer to
the Z
-Wave device Instruction Guide for proper range.

Device is within proper range but still is not included
.
1. At the VAM:
Press
the
Automation
from the “Home” screen and then press

Z-Wave Setup
. If the device does not appear
on the screen, press
Remove Device
.
2. At the Z
-Wave device, press the
Function Key
. The screen will display a message “
Device Removed
”.
3. At the VAM, Include device again.


Highlighted device will not delete

When deleting a device, if the selected device remains on the screen, highlight the device name and press

Removed Failed


Compatible Z-
Wave Devices

Z- Wave devices may vary; follow the instructions in the
User’s Guide

for your specific device when adding and
deleting devices into the Z
-Wave network.


Visit
https://mywebtech.honeywell.com/
or
http://www.tuxedotouchtoolkit.com/
for
a complete list of
compatible Z
-Wave devices. Refer to the document titled
“Z
-Wave Compatibility Chart.”

NOTE
: The list
ed companies in the document referenced online may manufacturer multiple Z
-Wave devices.
Installing ‘like’ modules not included on this list may produce unpredictable results.
These devices have not been
confirmed as compatible.

Adding Cameras

The VAM sup
ports up to 32 cameras.

IMPORTANT:
Connect cameras only when accessing VAM via the home router network and follow the camera’s
instructions for mounting.

•
To add a camera to VAM, it must be connected via an Ethernet cable, even if the camera is wireless. After a wireless
camera is added, the Ethernet cable can be removed.

a. Connect an Ethernet cable to the back of the camera (LAN); connect the opposite end to the Ethernet port on the router.

b. Apply power to the camera; wait for initial power
-up.

c. Press
Multi
-M
edia > Camera Setup
.
d. Press
Discovery
to locate the camera. The screen displays an “In Progress” message.

NOTE
: For best performance set video resolution to 320 x 240, at 8 frames per second, Normal quality.

•
Maximum suggested camera resolution = 640 x 480.

•
Maximum suggested frame rate = 15 fps.

e. If the camera information is not discovered automatically, press
Add
to enter camera information manually.

•
To edit camera information, press the
Camera Name

>

Edit
. Enter required information and press
Save
.

Manual Camera Setup

1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the back of the camera (LAN); connect the opposite end to the Ethernet port on the router.
(
NOTE
: A LAN connection is initially required, and once configured the
Camera WIFI

will change from a LAN to Wi
-Fi.
)
2. Apply power to the camera; wait for initial power
-up.

3. Press
Multi
-Media > Camera Setup
.
4. Enter the camera details below:


•

Camera Name

•

Camera Model

•

Camera IP Address or URL

•

RTSP Streaming URL

•

MJPEG Streaming URL

•

Mobile Streaming URL

•

RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) Port #

•

HTTP Port

•

Resolution (Options are 160x120, 320x240, 640x480)

•

Frame Rate (Ranges from 1
-
30 Frames Per Second)
9

NOTES
:

•
In general, VAM is designed to support cameras with the following features:
UPnP
for camera discovery on LAN,
RTSP
streaming,
MPEG4, H.264, and Onvif
for streaming on VAM,
MJPEG
for streaming to browsers.

NOTE: Every camera manufacturer makes their cameras
slightly different, so it is not a guarantee that VAM will
work with every camera that supports the above network and codec features.

•
Maximum number of enrolled cameras cannot exceed 32, with only 4 viewable at any one time.

•
If using Total Connect 2.0 rem
ote services, only Honeywell AlarmNet IP cameras (with a maximum of 6) have the capability
to be viewed from the customers remote service account.

Settings are defaulted for Honeywell AlarmNet IP Cameras,
changing the model Number will not automatically adjust to the cameras correct settings. Refer to the cameras setup utility
to gather this information.

Software Upgrades

Software upgrades may be available for this product. These upgrades can be installed manually, or automatically.

System Information

To
view the current software version installed on your system, do the following: Press
Setup >

System Info
.
Automatic Software Updates
To receive automatic remote updates an SD card with a minimum of 200mb available space is required. When an update is
available, the system will automatically update the system.

NOTES
:
1. After a software upgrade, it is recommended that you delete your browser’s Temporary Internet Files (cache). Undesired
operation may occur if these files are not deleted.
2. Upon next login to the VAM, an End User License Agreement (EULA) will be prompted. Press
Accept
, then proceed to
using the VAM as normal.
Options

IMPORTANT
: This menu is intended for the installer only and should not be changed by the user.

Options include the following:

Normal Mode

For use when VAM is connected to a VISTA control panel

Demo mode

For use in the event a VISTA security system is unavailable. Selecting Demo mode disconnects
communication between the VAM and the VISTA control panel, but otherwise V
AM can control Z
-Wave
devices and perform its other non-security related functions such as viewing cameras and activating
scenes.

Automation
Mode

For use in the event a VISTA security system is unavailable. The VAM has the same features as Demo
Mode
except the status bar across the top will not display status of a security system.



Set Up Remote Access (Account Setup)

Remote access lets the user access the VAM’s menus directly via the Internet when away from home. The home router must
first be configured for port forwarding. Refer to the router’s instructions for details on port forwarding.

NOTE
:
When using VAM via remote access, the System HTTP API link will not display.


To set up a remote access log in, do the following:

1. Press
Setup > Account
.
2. Enter the desired user name and password. Passwords must be a minimum of 8 alphanumeric characters, and include at
least one uppercase, one lowercase, and one number.

3.
“Enable local access authentication”
will prompt the user to enter a user name and pass
word to gain access to the VAM,
when connecting using the local IP address.

NOTE
:
If the user forgets the password (or one does not exist) they can always locally access the VAM within 20
minutes of power up.

4. Press
Save
. The new user is displayed. (To clear a user’s login, press
CLEAR
.)

To access VAM remotely, use a web browser and enter the external IP address, which the VAM’s network IP address has
been forwarded to, or a DYDDNS service that is subscribed to. Either one of these will prompt the login
screen. Enter the
assigned user name and password to open the main menu.


NOTES
:

•
Remote login is blocked after 3 failed attempts. To reset remote access, you must connect to VAM locally via the home
router; then re-
enable remote access. Press
Setup

>

Account
, then press
Enable
for the appropriate user and press
Save
.
•
Port 443 is the fixed port assigned to the VAM and cannot be changed. It is a secure login procedure, the URL must begin
with HTTPS:// then the external IP address. If not
,
you may
receiv
e an
error of “There is a problem with this devices
security certificate.”

For an external dynamically assigned IP address, using a DYDDNS can prevent troubles logging in due to the external IP
address changing. Refer to the DYNDNS provider for set up inst
ructions.

10

LED Status Table




LED Indication




(Green)


(Blue)


(Yellow)

Notes

Normal Operation




Boot Process,
VAM is inaccessible




Slow Flashing
: Final Boot Process, VAM is inaccessible




Ready to Use




Fast
Flash:
Z-Wave is in the inclusion or exclusion process




All 3 LED’s will scroll from top to bottom.

The VAM is currently in
the default process






Trouble Shooting




Slow Flashing:

a. Loss of ECP communication with the Security Panel (Check
wiring
and ECP Addressing)

b. Internal Z
-
Wave module absent or loose from the slot




Slow Flashing:

a. Connecting to the Router

b. Disconnected from the router (ex.
Out of range, router power down,
interference etc.)




All Flashing in Unison:

Failed to configure the Wi
-Fi router (verify SSID/password, router has
no internet connection if DHCP used, incorrect IP address if using
Static)



Current blue LED is solid, press the button on the VAM:

Blue LED Status

Results

Double Flashing ever
y

other second
-
> Rapid flash
-
> solid

Connection Successful

Double Flashing ever
y

other second
-
> slow flash
-
> solid

Connection Failed

Double Flashing ever
y

other second
-
> Rapid flash
-
> slow flash
-
> solid

Connection Failed

Current blue LED is slow flash, press the button on the VAM:

Blue LED Status

Results

Double Flashing ever
y

other second
-
> Rapid flash
-
> solid

Connection Successful

Double Flashing ever
y

other second
-
> slow flash

Connection Failed

Double Flashing ever
y

other second
-
>

Rapid flash
-
> slow flash

Connection Failed







Legend

(Green)

= Solid


= Flash

(Blue)

= Solid


= Flash


(Yellow)

= Solid


= Flash








Wave Device
11

Navigation & Menu Icons

To aid in the navigation through the VAM WI
-FI screens, a set of user
-friendly icons has been provided.
NOTE
: For more icons and descriptive uses please refer to the installation i
nstructions

ICON

ICON TITLE

FUNCTION

ICON

ICON TITLE

FUNCTION


"Automation”

Accesses the Z
-Wave
setup, Scene setup, and
Room setup screens.

“Z-Wave
Setup”

Accesses the Z
-Wave
management screen

"Security”

Accesses the "Security"
screen.

“Z-Wave
Enroll/Add”

Add a Z
-Wave device


“Multi
-Media”

Accesses the Camera
features.


“Scene Setup
”
Accesses the scene setup
menu


“Home”

Returns you to the
"Home" screen.


“Add Scene
”
Add a scene

“Back”

Reverts to the last screen
viewed.


“Camera
Setup”

accesses the camera setup
menu


“Setup”

Accesses the Setup
menus.

“Camera
Discovery
”
used to “discover Wi
-Fi
cameras


“Set Home Router
”
Accesses the “Set Home
Router” screen


“Add
”
add a camera


“Refresh
”
Used to refresh the page
or Zone Lists.

“Edit”

edit a device name

“Switch Theme
”
Switch between
normal
and mobile view

“Z-Wave
Primary
”
indicates primary controller


“Save
”
used to save options


“Z-Wave
Secondary
”
indicates secondary controller


“TC Enable
”
used to enable Z
-Wave
devices for Total Connect
usage

“Z
-Wave
Reset”
“Z
-
Wave Default”

Resets the primary controller
or (Z
-Wave Reset) removes
devices
(Z-
Wave Default)


“Network”

Network information and
setup

“Exit”

Exits the VAM menu

“Disconnect/Delete”

Disable Total Connect 2.0
server or delete an entry


“System”

Accesses system setup
options


“Stay”

Arms the system stay


“Account”

Remote log in user set up


“Console Mode”

Virtual keypad emulation
mode


“Language”

Language selection

“Multi
-Partition”

Arms multiple partitions
(panel specific)


“Z-Wave
Device
Management
for Total
Connect
”

Enable or disable Z
-Wave
devices from displaying on
Total Connect


“Show All Zones”

Displays status of all
zones


“Diagnostic
Connect”

Disconnects Total Connect 2.0
server


“Grouping”

Groups similar devices for
scenes programming

“Rooms”

Groups devices in “Rooms” for
organizational purposes

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) & INDUSTRY CANADA (IC) STATEMENTS

The user
shall not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless authorized by the Installation Instructions or User's Manual.
Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE STATEME
NT
This equipment has been tested to FCC requirements and has been found acceptable for use. The FCC requires the following stat
ement for
your information:

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, tha
t is, in strict accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to c
omply with the
limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in P
art 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable
protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause int
erference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• If using an indoor antenna, have a quality outdo
or antenna installed.

• Reorient the receiving antenna until interference is reduced or eliminated.

• Move the radio or television receiver away from the receiver/control.

• Move the antenna leads away from any wire runs to the receiver/control.

• Plug
the receiver/control into a different outlet so that it and the radio or television receiver are on different branch circuits
.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

INDUSTRY CANADA CLASS B STATEMENT
This Class B digital app
aratus complies with Canadian ICES
-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB
-003 du Canada.

FCC / IC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, and RSS
-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interfer
ence that may
cause undesired operation.

Cet appareil est conforme à la partie 15 des règles de la FC
C & de RSS
-210 des Industries Canada. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux
conditions suivantes: (1) Cet appareil ne doit pas causer d’interférences nuisibles. (2) Cet appareil doit accepter toute int
erférence reçue y
compris les interférences causant une réc
eption indésirable.


RF EXPOSURE WARNING

The VISTA Automation Module (VAM) must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 7.8 in. (20 cm) from all per
sons and must
not be co
-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except in accordance with FCC multi
-transmitter product
procedures.

Mise en Garde

Exposition aux Fréquences Radio: L'antenne (s) utilisée pour cet émetteur doit être installée à
une distance de séparation d'au moins 7,8
pouces (20 cm) de
toutes les personnes.



DECLARACIÓN IFETEL
La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones

1. Es
posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y

2. Este equipo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda causar su operación no deseada.


DECLARACIÓN ANATEL

Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário, isto é, não tem direito a proteção contra interferência prejudicial, mesmo de e
stações do
mesmo tipo, e não pode causar interferência
a sistemas operando em caráter primário



Z-Wave
®
devices are identified by the Z
-Wave logo and can be purchased from your local retailer.

Z-Wave
®
is a registered trademark Sigma Designs, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.




USE OF THESE PRODUCTS IN
COMBINATION WITH NON-HONEYWELL PRODUCTS IN A WIRELESS MESH NETWORK, OR TO
ACCESS, MONITOR OR CONTROL DEVICES IN A WIRELESS MESH NETWORK VIA THE INTERNET OR ANOTHER EXTERNAL WIDE
AREA NETWORK, MAY REQUIRE A SEPARATE LICENSE FROM SIPCO, LLC. FOR MORE INFORMA
TION, CONTACT SIPCO, LLC OR
IPCO, LLC AT 8215 ROSW
ELL RD., BUILDING 900, SUITE 950, ATLANTA, GA 303350, OR AT
WWW.SIPCOLLC.COM
OR
WWW.INTUSIQ.COM

NOTE:
This is a Security Enabled Z
-Wave Controller.


SUPPORT & WARRANTY

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For the latest warranty information, please go to:

www.honeywell.com/security/hsc/resources/wa.


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