Re: Ademco Vista-20P problems

[eug@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Mark Leuck wrote:
> What receiver do you have?

5883H transceiver.

> It doesn't sound like you have the X-10 programmed correctly

Well, that's what I'm hoping, rather than it being an oversight in the
20P's software, but the zone number-triggered functions work fine when
the system is disarmed.  I can't find anything in the documentation
about that sort of distinction.


> <eug@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> > I recently upgraded from a Lynx (the original version) to a Vista-20P
> > Version 3.  I'm using sensors and keyfobs from the old system.  I'm
> > having a couple of problems:
> >
> > - The 5804BD doesn't seem to be able to receive status.  I have the
> > housecode set appropriately, and the 5804BD reliably transmits to the
> > panel, but doesn't get any status back.  It worked fine with the Lynx.
> >
> > - Zone number-based X-10 output functions don't work while the system
> > is armed.  I have a function for turning my living room light on when
> > the front door is opened.  This is handy for finding your way around in
> > the dark to get the system disarmed.  This worked fine on the Lynx, but
> > on the 20P, it only activates when the system is disarmed.  Not all
> > that useful.  Is this really how it's supposed to work?  Anyone have
> > any insight?
> >
> > Thanks...
> >