PRE-INSTALL
- Have these tools on hand: Screwdriver, Wire Stripper, Cordless Drill, Level
ACCOUNT SET-UP
- Visit AlulaConnect.com
- Sign in with your Access Code, Username and Password
- Click “Add Customer Account”
- Type user’s name and password for the app
- Click on Account Devices in the menu
- Click the “Add Hardware” button
- Type in the MAC and CRC number
PRO-TIP: The MAC and CRC number are found inside the cover of the BAT-Connect.
- Click on the device serial number
- Input customer info for your records
- Type in panel’s Central Station Account Number
- Add customer phone number for Caller ID
- Add device location
PRO-TIP: You will see “device appears to be offline” notification until BAT-Connect is installed and activated
- Add the Master Code to the account
PRO-TIP: Disarm all partitions of the system if they aren’t already. Disarm via Honeywell Keypad
PREPARE THE VISTA PANEL
- Enter panel programming mode using the installer code (show panel programming)
- Configure the panel
- Exit programming mode
- Disconnect the Vista battery
- Unplug the transformer
PRO-TIP: For Vista 21IP panels, the Internal IP/GSM jumper needs to be set to “Off.”
MOUNT BAT-CONNECT TO WALL
- Place near security panel
- Mark the holes for drilling
- Drill in mounting screw
PRO-TIP Be careful not to overtighten the center screw, which is a wall tamper
BAT WIRING
- Connect black wire to BAT-Connect GND
- Connect red wire to BAT-Connect 12V
- Connect green wire to BAT-Connect G IN
- Connect yellow wire to BAT-Connect Y IN
VISTA WIRING
- Connect black wire to terminal 4 (negative)
- Connect red wire to terminal 5 (positive)
- Connect green wire to terminal 6 (data in)
- Connect yellow wire to terminal 7 (data out)
POWER UP VISTA
- Reconnect the Vista battery
- Plug in transformer
PRO-TIP: The Vista system will be busy for 50-60 seconds before BAT-Connect automatically programs it. Honeywell keypad will show System Busy and the Version of the panel
- Keypad will display “DISARMED Ready to Arm”
- Confirm cellular LED and verify signal strength
PRO-TIP: A minimum of two signal bar LEDs in recommended
- Plug in Ethernet
- Confirm Ethernet LED in on
WI-FI
- Enable WPS on router
- Press and hold WPS button
- Wait for Wi-Fi LED flashes
PRO-TIP: If the Wi-Fi LED turns off after 3 minutes, then WPS was not successful.
- Unplug the ethernet cable
- After 1-2 minutes, the Wi-Fi LED will turn on
PRO-TIP: If WPS in unavailable, Wi-Fi credentials can be entered in AlulaConnect
- Reconnect Ethernet cable
- Close BAT-Connect cover
- Open the Alula app on your phone
- Arm and Disarm to confirm system is operational
- Check event log on AlulaConnect to verify Central Station received signals
