Re: Ademco Vista 15

[G. Morgan <alarmpro@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 23 Aug 2006 08:39:40 -0700, "Tim" <topsoil@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>> Also, at random time frames, the keypads start beeping for no
>> reason until the code is typed in, followed by the "Off" button to turn
>> the system off.. This only happens with the phone line disconnected,
>> even though the system is not armed.
>
>Hrm, I'm unsure if this is the same problem, or another unrelated
>problem, however, twice last night I was awoken by the alarm beeping at
>me. I did however notice that pressing ANY key (doesn't need the code
>to be typed in) will stop the beeping. I also noticed the word "BAT" is
>now lit up on the display, thus I believe the battery is probably
>failing, and the beeping is it's way of indicating that to me. Also,
>just checked the user manual, and rapid keypad beeping indicates, among
>other things, a low battery. (The other options do not apply to me.)
>Since I have no intentions of replacing the battery (I'm planning to
>use the alarm system more as a 'toy' for at least the immediate future,
>thus it really doesn't matter if there is no battery backup), is there
>a way to disable the beeping low-battery alert?
>
>The manual simply says to press "Off" (1) to turn it off, however, that
>only turns it off for the time being, a few hours later, it's doing the
>job of my alarm clock again, but earlier than I'd like. :)
>
>Thanks again.


Did you hook the battery back up correctly when you re-installed it?
Red- to red black to black, make sure the connections are solid.