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What is a NAC trouble?

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Samuel Coleman

Published Feb 27, 2026

What is a NAC trouble?

An Open NAC is a trouble on a fire alarm panel that shows that a wire in the building, somewhere along the Notification Appliance Circuit, or horn / strobe circuit, has has broken wire or it has come loose from a screw terminal or splice.

How to check a trouble on Honeywell Vista alarm panel?

ALARM 1xx FAULT 1xx CHECK 1xx (Or CHECK 90): Indicates a communications fault with the device listed MODEM COMM (or 91): Indicates that FMC is currently connected with the system remotely. AC LOSS (Or NO AC): Indicates the system is operating on Battery Power due to a lack of AC power to the system.

Is the Honeywell 6160 keypad compatible with Vista?

The Honeywell 6160 keypad is an alphanumeric keypad which is compatible with the Vista series control panels. The 6160 keypad is not only used to arm and disarm the alarm system, it is used for programming the vista panel as well.

What causes trouble on Honeywell alarm keypad?

You can use this tip if you use your Honeywell Alarm Monitoring system at home or for your business or commercial security alarm system. From time to time, conditions may arise which cause what is known as a ‘trouble’ condition on the keypad.

What are the colors of the Vista keypad?

The keypad bus on all Vista panels is a 4 wire bus, 2 for power, 2 for data. The colors used for this are usually Black for Power Negative, Red for Power Positive, Green for Panel Data In, and Yellow (or sometimes White) for Panel Data Out. In particular, a break, or a short on Panel Data Out, or Yellow/White can cause an ‘Open CKT’ error.

ALARM 1xx FAULT 1xx CHECK 1xx (Or CHECK 90): Indicates a communications fault with the device listed MODEM COMM (or 91): Indicates that FMC is currently connected with the system remotely. AC LOSS (Or NO AC): Indicates the system is operating on Battery Power due to a lack of AC power to the system.

What do you need to know about the Ademco Security Manual?

About This Manual This manual is a step-by-step guide that will acquaint you with the system’s features and benefits. It defines the components and their functions, describes their operation, and provides clear step-by-step instructions for normal and emergency procedures.

The Honeywell 6160 keypad is an alphanumeric keypad which is compatible with the Vista series control panels. The 6160 keypad is not only used to arm and disarm the alarm system, it is used for programming the vista panel as well.

You can use this tip if you use your Honeywell Alarm Monitoring system at home or for your business or commercial security alarm system. From time to time, conditions may arise which cause what is known as a ‘trouble’ condition on the keypad.