Re: CADDX NX-6 question from homeowner

["Frank Olson" <feolson@xxxxxxxxxx>]

"R.H.Campbell" <rh.campbell@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>I don't know Caddyx very well, but yes, I think that can be done with most
>panels. Each panel type is different in the way it responds when you do try
>to default it back. Paradox does nothing - it ignores you - and there is no
>harm in trying. DSC will give off a series of clicks when you power up with
>AC indicating it's locked. If you subsequently try to default it, you will
>lose all settings except the locked installer code making the panel useless
>for further use even in local mode. Caddyx likely has some procedure to
>tell if it's locked....perhaps there are others on the ng that can
>elaborate with more detail for you


<ducking> DMP has a warning label on the side of their panels...  It
incorporates the universal symbol for radioactivity so I can only assume
that the thing will go "critical mass" on you if you try to default a locked
board...  Pity the neighbourhood afterwards...  :-))