Re: Vista 10SE powering up in STAY mode

[Crash Gordon® <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I find that just cursing at it works pretty well, and threatening to =
trow it out da wnder.


"Jim Rojas" <jrojas@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message =
news:xP8oe.2582$J73.1356@xxxxxxxxxxx
> When all else fails try the following:
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> Step 1  - Approach the ailing panel in a confident manner. This will
> give the panel the mistaken idea that you know something. This will
> also impress anyone who happens to be looking, and if the panel should
> suddenly start working, you'll be credited with its repair. If this
> fails to work, proceed to step two.
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> Step 2 -        Wave the installation manual at the panel. This will
> make it assume that you are at least familiar with the source of
> knowledge. Should this fail to work, proceed to step three.
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>=20
> Step 3 - In a forcible manner, recite ohm's law to the panel (Caution!
> Before taking this drastic step, refer to a reliable book to be sure
> of your knowledge of Ohm's law). This will prove to the panel beyond a
> shadow of a doubt, that you know something. If this step fails,
> proceed to step four.
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>=20
> Step 4 -        Jar the panel slightly. This may require anything from
> a three to six foot drop. However, you must be careful with this step
> because while jarring is an approved method of repair, you must not
> mar the floor. (The owner of the panel must not be allowed to watch
> this technique being applied). This is a very drastic method. If it
> fails, proceed to step five.
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>=20
> Step 5 -        Brandish a large Phillips screwdriver in a menacing
> manner. This will frighten the panel and demonstrate your knowledge of
> the deadly "short circuit" repair technique. If this fails, proceed to
> step six.
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> Step 6 -        Manually bypass a zone or device... Even if the
> circuit is fine. This will prove that you are familiar with the panels
> design. This will confuse the panel and thereby increase your
> advantage. If this doesn't work, proceed to the most drastic and
> dangerous step. It is seldom needed and is a final resort if all else
> fails.
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>=20
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> "Crash Gordon=AE" <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message=20
> news:8J8oe.269$BK2.3462@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Isn't that the old method of bringin up the installer code on older =
panels?
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>=20
> "Mark Leuck" <m..leuck@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message=20
> news:s6WdnYbquemEizzfRVn-3w@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Try powering up the panel while holding the police panic keys
> >
> > "Chris Lewis" <TopManMe@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:VR7ne.38610$6k7.9709@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > Hi, all
> > >
> > > I am trying to help out a friend. His monitoring contract ran out =
on a
> > > Brinks system that he had installed when purchasing the house two =
years
> > ago.
> > > Brinks removed a Vista 10SE, which I now want to reinstall.
> > >
> > > It checks out okay, and the programming seems adequate for his =
use. I
> > found
> > > (purchased) the instructions for putting in a new installer's =
code. It
> > will
> > > accept the code, and operate just fine, UNTIL the power is removed =
(AC=20
> > > and
> > > battery). It will always come up in "STAY" mode and the new code =
is=20
> > > lost.
> > >
> > > How do I get around this one?
> > >
> > > Any help would be greatly appreciated!
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
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