After setting up host panel and installing the communicator, complete the following steps to remotely configure the communicator.
ECP Setup
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Go to Location Groups.
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Find and select the location name.
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In the menu, go to Programming > Location Options.
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In Keypad Input, select ECP.
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In ECP Partition, enter the number of the partition where you want the communicator to operate.
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Select Begin ECP Setup.
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If the host panel is a VISTA 128, turn on VISTA 128.
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Enter the host panel’s installer code in VISTA Installer Code.
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Select Begin.
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After setup is complete, Security Command automatically retrieves zones from the host panel. If you need to retrieve zones again later, open Location Options and select Get Zones.
DSC Setup
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Go to Location Groups.
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Find and select the location name.
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In the menu, go to Programming > Location Options.
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In Keypad Input, select DSC.
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Select Begin DSC Setup.
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Enter the host panel’s installer code in Installer Code.
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Select Begin.
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After setup is complete, Security Command automatically retrieves zones from the host panel. If you need to retrieve zones again later, open Location Options and select Get Zones.