Honeywell VISTA-20PUL Control Panel with Communicator
Overview
The VISTA-20PUL is a hardwired hybrid alarm control panel designed for small-to-medium commercial and residential intrusion detection systems. It combines 8 on-board hardwired zones (expandable to 15 with zone doubling) with support for up to 40 wireless zones when paired with a 5881ENH receiver. The built-in IP uploader/downloader eliminates the need for a separate communicator module — you get cellular connectivity and remote monitoring out of the box. This is the right choice for installations where you need hardwired reliability on doors and windows, wireless expansion for coverage gaps, and IP-based central station reporting without stacking additional equipment.
Compatibility
The VISTA-20PUL integrates with Honeywell's VISTA series ecosystem. It supports LTE communicators (LTE-XA, LTE-XV, LTE-IA, LTE-IV) for enhanced cellular connectivity options. TUXEDO series graphic keypads are supported for advanced user interfaces. The panel can be expanded to a maximum of 48 hardwired zones (or 64 with wireless expansion) via the standard keypad bus and wireless receiver modules. Compatible with standard 12V 4AH or 7AH lead-acid backup batteries for continuity during power loss.
Installation Notes
Powered by a 16.5VAC 40VA transformer — verify adequate circuit capacity before installation. The panel features a 4-wire console bus for keypads and modules; run dedicated twisted-pair cabling to minimize crosstalk if you're daisy-chaining multiple devices. Supports up to 48 user codes and 16 keyfobs; program these during commissioning to control access and partition assignment. Allocate time for IP communicator configuration (network settings, central station parameters) during final setup.
What's in the Box
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