VISTA-20SE

2-PARTITIONED
SECURITY SYSTEM

PROGRAMMING
FORM

Principal changes between the VISTA-20SE and

the former VISTA-20 are indicated by margin lines.

VISTA-20PRV4 Rev B 4/99 (See Instructions N7526V4 Rev B)

 Local programming requires the use of a 2-line Alpha keypad connected to
partition 1 keypad terminals on the control.
NOTE: For UL installations, the system may be configured as a single partition only.
Field Function Programmed Values [ ] = Default Value
SYSTEM SETUP (*20–*29)
*20 INSTALLER CODE | | | [4 1 1 2]
Enter 4 digits, 0–9
*21 QUICK ARM ENABLE [0]
Part. 1† Part.2 † 0 = no; 1 = yes
*22 RF SYSTEM [0]
0 = none; 1 = 5800 (5881/5882)
*23 FORCED BYPASS [0] [0]
Part. 1†
Part. 2† 0 = none; 1 = bypass open zones
“0”. for UL installations.

*24 RF HOUSE ID CODE | [0][0]

00 = disable all wireless keypad usage; 01–31 = using 5827
keypad; Partition 2 RF House ID = Partition 1 House ID +1
*25 WIRED ZONE EXPANSION † [0]
0 = none; 1 = 4219; 2 = 4229; 3 = 4204
*26 CHIME BY ZONE † [0]
0 = no; 1 = yes (program zones to chime on zone list 3)
*27 X–10 HOUSE CODE [0]
0 = A; 1 = B, 2 = C, 3 = D, 4 = E, 5 = F, 6 = G, 7 = H, 8 = I, 9 =
J, #10 = K, #11 = L, #12 = M, #13 = N, #14 = O, #15 = P
*28 PHONE MODULE ACCESS CODE | [00]
(Partition 1 only) 1st digit: enter 1–9; 2nd digit: enter # + 11 for " *
", or # + 12 for "#". Entering 0 for either digit disables code.
*29 OUTPUT TO LONG RANGE RADIO [0]
0 = disable; enable = Trouble code 1–9, B (# +11), C (# + 12), D
(# + 13), E (# + 14), or F (# + 15). The 2nd digit of Trouble Dialer
Report is automatically entered from field * 60. “0” for UL
installations.
ZONE SOUNDS AND TIMING (*31–*39)
*31 SINGLE ALARM SOUNDING/ZONE † [0]
1 = yes; 0 = no; “0” for UL installations.
*32 FIRE SOUNDER TIMEOUT † [0]
0 = timeout; 1 = no timeout
*33 ALARM BELL TIMEOUT † [1]
0 = none; 1=4 min; 2=8 min; 3=12 min; 4 = 16 min; “1” (4 min.)
minimum for UL.
*34 EXIT DELAY | | [70] [70]
Part. 1† Part. 2† 00-99 = exit delay time for each partition
*35 ENTRY DELAY 1 (zone type 01) | | [30] [30]
Part. 1 † Part. 2 † 00-99 = entry delay 1 time for each
partition; 20 seconds max. for UL installations
† Entry of a number other than one specified will give unpredictable results.

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*36 ENTRY DELAY 2 (zone type 02) | | [60] [60]
Part. 1 † Part. 2 † 00-99 = entry delay 2 time for each
partition; 50 seconds max. for UL installations
*37 AUDIBLE EXIT WARNING [1] [1]
Part. 1 † Part. 2 † 0 = no; 1 = yes
*38 CONFIRMATION OF ARMING DING [0] [0]
Part. 1 † Part. 2 †
0 = no; 1 = yes (wired keypads and RF); 2 = yes, RF only
*39 POWER UP IN PREVIOUS STATE † [1]
0 = no; 1 = yes; “1” for UL installations

DIALER PROGRAMMING (*40–*53)

In fields * 40, *41, *42, enter up to the number of digits shown. Do not fill unused spaces. Enter 0–9; #+11 for '*';
#+12 for '#'; #+13 for a pause.
*40 PABX ACCESS CODE | | | | |
Enter 6 digits. If fewer than 6 digits are entered, exit by
pressing * (and press 41, if entering next field). To clear entries
from field, press *40* .
*41 PRIMARY PHONE No. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Enter up to 16 digits; Do not fill unused spaces. If fewer than 16
digits entered, exit by pressing * (and press 42, if entering next
field). To clear entries from field, press * 41* .
*42 SECONDARY PHONE No. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Enter up to 16 digits; Do not fill unused spaces. If fewer than 16
digits entered, exit by pressing * (and press 43, if entering next
field). To clear entries from field, press *42* .

*43 PRIMARY SUBS ACCT # (Part. 1) | | | For fields *43 - *46:

Enter 0–9; #+11 for B; #+12 for C; #+13
*44 for D; #+14 for E; [#+15 for F]. Enter * as
SECONDARY SUBS ACCT # (Part. 1) | | |
4th digit, if 3+1 dialer reporting is to be
used. If only 3 digits used, exit by pressing
*45 PRIMARY SUBS ACCT # (Part. 2) | | | * (and press next field).
To clear entries from field, press *43*
*46 SECONDARY SUBS ACCT # (Part. 2) | | | ,*44* , *45* , or * 46* .Examples:
For Acct. 1234, enter: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
NOTE: If using the paging feature, do not enter a
leading 0 in the subscriber account number, and do For Acct. B234, enter: #+11| 2 | 3 | 4
not use digits A-F anywhere in the number. Some
paging systems provide voice mail capability, which For Acct. 123, enter: 1 | 2 | 3 | *
is activated by a leading 0 in the message.
*47 PHONE SYSTEM SELECT † [1]
If Cent. Sta. IS NOT on a WATS line: 0 = Pulse Dial; 1 = Tone
Dial; if Cent. Sta. IS on a WATS line: 2 = Pulse Dial ; 3 = Tone
Dial.
*48 REPORT FORMAT [7] [0]
Primary Secondary
0 = 3+1, 4+1 ADEMCO L/S STANDARD 6 or undefined = 4+2 ADEMCO EXPRESS
1 = 3+1, 4+1 RADIONICS STANDARD 7 = ADEMCO CONTACT ID REPORTING
2 = 4+2 ADEMCO L/S STANDARD 8 = 3+1, 4+1 ADEMCO L/S EXPANDED
3 = 4+2 RADIONICS STANDARD 9 = 3+1, 4+1 RADIONICS EXPANDED

† Entry of a number other than one specified will give unpredictable results.

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*49 SPLIT/DUAL REPORTING [0]
0 = Disable (Backup report only)
TO PRIMARY PHONE No. TO SECONDARY PHONE No.
1 = Alarms, Restore, Cancel Others
2 = All except Open/Close, Test Open/Close, Test
3 = Alarms, Restore, Cancel All
4 = All except Open/Close, Test All
5 = All All
TO PRIMARY PHONE No. TO PAGING No. * (Secondary)
** A 10-digit code is sent to the pager consisting 6 = All except Open/Close ** Alarms, Open/Close, Troubles
of a 4-digit subscriber number, a 3-digit event code, 7 = All reports ** Alarms, Troubles
and a 3-digit user or zone number. 8 = All reports * * Alarms, Open/Close, Troubles
See Installation Instructions for an explanation 9 = All except Open/Close * * A l a r ms , O p e n / Cl o s e f o r
of the 10-digit code. us ers 5-25 (us ers 5-16 or
wi r e l e s s b u t t o n z o n e s 1 0 -
2 5 ) , Tr o u b l e s
* Ca n o n l y b e u s e d i f p r i ma r y r e p o r t i n g f o r ma t i s A d e mc o Co n t a c t I D.
*50 15 SEC DIALER DELAY (BURG) † [0]
0 = no; 1 = yes; “0” for UL installations
*51 PERIODIC TEST REPORT † [0]
0 = none; 1 = 24 hours; 2 = weekly; 3 = 30 days (Enter Test
Code in field * 64. Reports with Partition 1 subscriber No.)
*52 TEST REPORT OFFSET † [2]
0 = 24 hour; 1 = 6 hours; 2 = 12 hours; 3 = 18 hours (Time to 1st
report from programming or downloading).
*53 SESCOA/RADIONICS SELECT [0]
0 = Radionics (0–9, B–F reporting); 1 = SESCOA (0–9 only
reporting). Select 0 for all other formats.
† Entry of a number other than one specified will give unpredictable results.

*56 ZONE ASSIGNMENT/ALARM REPORT CODES —This field is an interactive mode. Fill in the required
data on the worksheet below (and on next page) and follow the programming procedure in the installation
manual.
ZONES ON CONTROL: See explanation of headings on next page ·
ZONE ZONE ZONE PART'N ALARM RPT CODE INPUT
RESPONSE
DESCRIPTION No. TYPE No. (Hex) TYPE TIME
(Zn) (ZT) (P) (RC) (In) (RT)
Wired Zone 1* 0 1 HW
Wired Zone 2 0 2 HW
Wired Zone 3 0 3 HW
Wired Zone 4 0 4 HW
Wired Zone 5 0 5 HW
Wired Zone 6 0 6 HW
Wired Zone 7 0 7 HW
Wired Zone 8** 0 8 HW
Expansion Module 0 9 0 5 Both Ñ Ñ
Supervision
Duress 9 2 — — Both Ñ Ñ
Console Panic (1 & *, or A) 9 5 Both Ñ Ñ
Console Panic (3 & #, or C) 9 6 Both Ñ Ñ
Console Panic (* & #, or B) 9 9 Both Ñ Ñ
* Zone 1 can be used as a 2-wire Fire zone. **Zone 8 can be used as a Glassbreak zone.

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EXPANSION ZONES: Assign zone numbers (Zn) 10–17 to 4219/4229 Auxiliary Wired Loops A–H, if used. ENTER FOR
RF zones can use zone numbers (Zn) 10–31 [
RF ONLY
[
ZONE ZONE ZONE PART'N ALARM RPT CODE INPUT LEARNED
DESCRIPTION No. TYPE No. (Hex) TYPEÊÊÊÊRF INPUT
(Zn) (ZT) (P) (RC) (In) (L)
4219/4229 Loop A 1st Exp'n Zone 1 0
or RF Zones B 1 1
C 1 2
D 1 3
E 1 4
F 1 5
G 1 6
H 1 7

RF Zones 1 8
1 9
2 0
2 1
2 2
2 3
2 4
2 5

RF Zones 2 6
2 7
2 8
2 9
3 0
3 1
3 2
3 3

EXPLANATION OF ZONE ASSIGNMENT TABLE HEADINGS

Zn = ZONE No. Zone Nos. are from 01 to 31, 92, 95, 96, 99. Some are pre-assigned.
With Field * 25 set for auxiliary wired loops (4219, or 4229), use Zone Nos. 10–17 for loops A–H.
With Field * 22 set for RF (5800), use Zone Nos. 10-31.
ZT = ZONE TYPE 00 = Not Used 05 = Trouble Day/Alarm Night 20 = Arm–Stay ÊÊDEFAULT VALUES
01 = Entry/Exit #1 06 = 24 Hr Silent 21 = Arm–Away Zn: 01 02 03 04
02 = Entry/Exit #2 07 = 24 Hr Audible 22 = Disarm ZT: [09] [01] [03] (03)
03 = Perimeter 08 = 24 Hr Aux 23 = No Alarm Response Zn: 05 06 07 08 99
04 = Interior Follower 09 = Fire 24 = Silent Burglary ZT: [03] [03] [03] [03] [06]
10 = Interior w/Delay
P = PARTITION No. 1 or 2 Default Values for zones 01 – 08 = [1].
RC = ALARM REPORT CODE Two Hex Digits. For each Hex Digit, enter: 00–09 for 0–9, 10 for A, 11 for B,12 for C, 13 for
D, 14 for E, 15 for F. If "00" is entered as the first digit, there will be no report for that zone.
For contact ID reporting, this is enabling code only. Enter any hex digit (other than 00) in
the first pair of boxes. The second pair of boxes is ignored.
In = LOOP INPUT TYPE HW: Hard Wire Enter 2 for AW: Auxiliary wired Hard wire zone input
AW: Aux Wire (4219 or 4229) Enter 3 for RF: Supervised RF types are automatically
Enter 4 for UR: Unsupervised RF assigned.
Enter 5 for BR: Button Type RF
RT = RESPONSE TIME 0 = 10msec; 1 = 350 msec; 2 = 700 msec. Default Values for zones 01 – 08 = 1 (350 msec)
L = LEARNED RF INPUT Used with 5800 RF Loop Input Devices. Record transmitter input number.

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 TO PROGRAM SYSTEM STATUS, & RESTORE *75 RF XMTR LO BAT RST RPT CODE |
REPORT CODES (*59Ð*76, & *89):
*76 TEST RESTORE RPT CODE |
With a 3+1 or 4+1 Standard Format: Enter a code in the first
box: 1–9, 0, B, C, D, E, or F. Enter "#+10" for 0, "#+11" for B,
"#+12" for C, "#+13" for D, "#+14" for E, "#+15" for F. OUTPUT AND SYSTEM SETUP (*80– *93)
A "0" ( not "#+10") in the first box will disable a report. *80 OUTPUT RELAYS AND Program only if
A "0" ( not "#+10") in the second box will result in auto matic
advance to the next field when programming. POWERLINE CARRIER Relays and/or
DEVICES Powerline Carrier
With an Expanded or 4+2 Format: Enter codes in both boxes devices are to be
(1st and 2nd digits) for 1–9, 0, or B–F, as de scribed above. *81 ZONE LISTS FOR OUTPUT used. See next page.
A "0" ( not "#+10") in the second box will eliminate the ex- DEVICES
panded message for that report.
A "0" ( not "#+10") in both boxes will disable the report. *82 CUSTOM ALPHA EDITING: (Also entered from field
With Ademco Contact ID Reporting: Enter any digit (other *56): See procedure in instructions.
than "0") in the first box, to enable zone to report (entries in the *83 SEQUENTIAL LEARN MODE (Also entered from
second boxes will be ignored). field *56): See procedure in instructions.
A "0" ( not "#+10") in the first box will disable the report.
*89 EVENT LOG 80% FULL RPT CODE |
Examples:
For Code 3 (single digit), enter: 3 | 0
*90 EVENT LOGGING [3]
For Code 3 2 (two digits), enter: 3 | 2 0 = None; 1 = Alarm/Alarm Restore;
2 = Trouble/Trouble Restore; 4 = Bypass/Bypass
For Code B 2 (Hexadecimal), enter: #+11 | 2 Restore; 8 = Open/Close.
Example: To select “Alarm/Alarm Restore”, and
SYSTEM STATUS REPORT CODES (*59– * 68) “Open/Close”, enter 9 (1 + 8); To select all, enter #15.
Default for all report codes = [00] Note: System messages are logged when any non-
zero selection is made.
*59 EXIT ERROR REPORT CODE
*91 OPTION SELECTION (AAV) [0]
*60 TROUBLE REPORT CODE | 0 = None; 4 = AAV;“0” for UL installations.
*92 PHONE LINE MONITOR ENABLE [0]
*61 BYPASS REPORT CODE |
0 = Not used
*62 AC LOSS REPORT CODE t | 1 = Keypad display when line is faulted
2 = Keypad display plus keypad trouble sound
*63 LOW BAT REPORT CODE t | 3 = Same as “2”, plus Device #2 STARTS. If either
partition is armed, external sounder activates also.
*64 TEST REPORT CODE | Note:Ê Device #2 must either be programmed to be
STOPPED in field *80 or STOPPED by Code + # + 8 + 2.
*65 OPEN REPORT CODE Part. 1 ††
*93 No. OF REPORTS IN ARMED PERIOD [0]
Part. 2 †† 0 = 10 Alarm/Alarm Restore Reports; 1 = Unlimited.
“1” for UL installations.
*66 ARM AWAY/STAY RPT CODE Part. 1 ††
AWAY STAY DOWNLOAD INFORMATION ( *94, *95)
Part. 2 †† *94 DOWNLOAD PHONE No.
AWAY STAY | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
† 2nd digit is automatically sent as the 2nd digit of the
zone alarm report code programmed in * 56, if Enter up to 16 digits, 0–9; #+11 for '*'; #+12 for '#'; #+13 for
expanded or 4+2 report ing is selected. a pause. Do not fill unused spaces. If fewer than 16 digits
†† 2nd digit is automatically sent as the user number if entered, exit field by pressing * (and press 95, if entering
next field). To clear entries from field, press *94 *.
expanded or 4+2 reporting is selected.
Note: In UL installations, down loading may only be
*67 RF XMTR LOW BAT REPORT CODE | performed if a technician is at the site.
*95 RING DET COUNT FOR DOWNLOADING[0]
*68 CANCEL REPORT CODE |
0 = Disable Station Initiated Download; 1–14 = number
of rings (1–9, # +10 =10, # +11 =11, # +12 =12,
RESTORE REPORT CODES (*70– *76) # +13 =13, # +14 =14); 15 = answering machine defeat
Default for all restore report codes = [00] (# +15 =15)
Note: Do not enter “0” if using 4285 Voice Module.
*70 ALARM RESTORE RPT CODE
2nd digit is automatically sent as the 2nd digit of
*96 INITIALIZES DOWNLOAD ID, SUBSCRIBER
the zone alarm report code programmed in *56, if
expanded or 4+2 re porting is selected. ACCOUNT No. FOR INITIAL DOWNLOAD:
No data entry required.
*71 TROUBLE RESTORE RPT CODE |
*97 SETS ALL PROGRAM FIELDS TO DEFAULT
*72 BYPASS RESTORE RPT CODE | VALUES: No data entry required.
*98 Exits programming mode and prevents re-entry
*73 AC RESTORE RPT CODE t | by: Installer Code + 8+ 0 + 0. If *98 is used to
exit programming mode, system must be
*74 LOW BAT RESTORE RPT CODE t | powered down, and method 1 above used to
enter the programming mode.
t Reports with Partition 1 Subscriber No. *99 Exits programming mode and allows re-entry
by: Installer Code + 8 + 0 + 0 or: Power-up, then
press " *" and "#" within 50 seconds of power up.

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 OUTPUT RELAYS/POWERLINE CARRIER DEVICES WORKSHEET FOR *80, and *81.
Applicable only if Relays and/or Powerline Carrier Devicess are to be used.
80 OUTPUT DEVICES – This is an interactive menu mode. Fill in the required data on the worksheet on below and follow
*
the programming procedure in the installation manual as you enter the data during the displays and prompts that appear
in sequence.
Notes: 1. For Relays, field *25 must be programmed for a 4229 (Relays 01 and 02), OR for a 4204 (Relays 01 to 04).
2. For Powerline Carrier devices, field *27 must be programmed with a House Code.
3. Tampers of expansion units cannot be used to operate devices.

S T A R T S T O P
=either or both - ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ= either or both -
ZONE ZONE TYPEÊÊPART'N RESTORE of ZONE TYPEÊÊÊÊPART'N
DEVICE ACTION EVENT LIST SYST OP'N No. ZONE LIST /SYST OP'N No. X-10
NUMBER (A) (EV) (ZL) ÊÊÊÊÊ(ZT) (P) (ZL) (ZT) (P) SELECT
OUTPUT RELAY
OR P.L.C.D.* 01
OUTPUT RELAY
OR P.L.C.D.* Ê02
OUTPUT RELAY
OR P.L.C.D.* Ê Ê03
OUTPUT RELAY
OR P.L.C.D.* ÊÊ04

P.L.C.D.* ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ05

P.L.C.D.* ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ06

P.L.C.D.* ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ07

P.L.C.D.* ÊÊÊÊÊ ÊÊ08

+ * P.L.C.D. = Powerline Carrier Device (X-10).

Where:
X-10 SELECT = Powerline Carrier Device Enter “1” if Powerline Carrier Device is being used, enter “0” if relay is being used.
A = DEVICE ACTION 0 = No Response; 1 = Close for 2 sec; 2 = Close and stay closed; 3 = Pulse on and off.
EVÊ = EVENT 0 = Not used; 1 = Alarm; 2 = Fault; 3 = Trouble.
Z L = ZONE LIST 1, 2, or 3 (from Field *81) or 0 = Not Used.
"START" ZONE LIST: Upon alarm, fault, or trouble of ANY zone on this list, device action will START.
"STOP" RESTORE of ZONE LIST: Upon restore of ALL zones on this list, device action will STOP. It
need not be same list as used for START.
NOTE: Do not use input type "BR" transmitters in a zone list to STOP a relay action, since these
transmitters do not send restores.
ZT = ZONE TYPE/SYSTEM OPERATION
Choices for Zone Types are:
00 = Not Used 06 = 24 Hr Silent
01 = Entry/Exit#1 07 = 24 Hr Audible Note : Any zone in "ZT" going into alarm,
02 = Entry/Exit#2 08 = 24 Hr Aux fault, or trouble will actuate relay.
03 = Perimeter 09 = Fire Trouble Any zone of that type that restores
04 = Interior Follower 10 = Interior w/Delay will stop relay action.
05 = Trouble Day/Alarm Night 24= Silent Burglary
Choices for System Operation are:
20 = Arming–Stay 38 = Chime 52 = Kissoff
21 = Arming–Away 39 = Any Fire Alarm 58 = Duress
22 = Disarming (Code + OFF) 40 = Bypassing
31 = End of Exit Time 41 = **AC Power Failure
32 = Start of Entry Time 42 = **System Battery Low
33 = Any Burglary Alarm 43 = Communication Failure
36 = **At Bell Timeout*** Note: In normal operation mode:
** Use 0 (Any) for Partition No. (P) entry. Code + # + 7 + N Key Entry starts Device N.
*** Or at Disarming, whichever occurs earlier. Code + # + 8 + N Key Entry stops Device N.
P = PARTITION No.ÊÊ1, 2, or 0 for Any

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81
* ZONE LISTS FOR OUTPUT DEVICES – This is an interactive mode. Fill in the required data on the worksheet
below and follow the procedure in the installation manual as you enter the data during the displays and prompts that
appear in sequence.
Note: Record desired zone numbers below. More or fewer boxes than shown may be needed, since any list may
include any or all of system's zone numbers.

Zone List 1: Started or stopped by zone numbers (enter 00 to end entries).

, , , , , , , , , ...etc.

Zone List 2: Started or stopped by zone numbers (enter 00 to end entries).

, , , , , , , , , ...etc.

Zone List 3: Started or stopped by zone numbers AND/OR assignment of Chime zones (enter 00 to end entries)
, , , , , , , , , ...etc.

Zone List 4: Assignment of common lobby zones (enter 00 to end entries).

, , , , , , , , , ...etc.

SPECIAL MESSAGES
OC = OPEN CIRCUIT (no communication between Console and Control).
EE or ENTRY ERROR = ERROR (invalid field number entered; re-enter valid field number).
After powering up, AC, dI (disabled) or Busy Standby and NOT READY will be displayed after approximately 4 seconds. This
will revert to READY in appx. 1 minute, which allows PIRS, etc. to stabilize. To bypass this delay, press: [#] + [0].
If E4 or E8 appears, more zones than the expansion units can handle have been programmed. Correct the programming and
then completely de-power and re-power the control to clear this indication and remove the disable indication.

TO ENTER PROGRAMMING MODE:

1. POWER UP, then depress [*] and [#] both at once, within 50 seconds of powering up.
OR
2. Initially, key: Installer Code (4 + 1 + 1 + 2) plus 8 + 0 + 0.
OR
3. If different Installer Code is programmed, key: New Installer Code + 8 + 0 + 0.
(if * 98 was used to exit previously, method 1 above must be used to enter the program mode again)

TO EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE:

*98 Exits programming mode and prevents re-entry by: Installer Code + 8+ 0 + 0. If *98 is used to exit programming
mode, system must be powered down, and method 1 above used to enter the programming mode.
*99 Exits programming mode and allows re-entry by: Installer Code + 8 + 0 + 0 or: Power-up, then press "* " and "#"
within 50 seconds of power up.

ALARM DE V I CE MANUFACTURI NG CO .
A DIVISION OF PITTWAY CORPORATION
165 Eileen Way, Syosset, New York 11791
Copyright © 1997 PITTWAY CORPORATION

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