Re: Radionics system questions

[CoolPal <coolpal55@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Radionics sold both locked and non-locked versions of the
D8112 and D6112.

A data locked panel can be unlocked if you know how to
do it and I do :)




On Mon, 21 Aug 2006 00:13:01 +0200 (CEST), Nomen Nescio
<nobody@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>Mark M. has already covered most of this pretty well, but let me add a few
>things.
>
>First, if you do manage to get a 5200 programmer, don't be surprised if it
>is locked with a password and unusable.
>
>Second, even if you find a usable programmer, it will cost you more than
>many alarm panels.  Putting it another way, you would be spending a
>substantial amount of money on a piece of equipment you won't be using very
>often.  You can buy a nicer panel than the 8112 for less than the cost of a
>5200.  The 5100 bar code programmer is long since obsolete, and cannot
>program newer panels such as the 7412/9412.
>
>Third, all of the 7000/9000 panels and some of the 8112 panels have a
>feature called datalock, which means you will not even be able to program
>those panels with a 5200 unless the datalock code in the panel matches the
>code in the programmer, or is set to the factory default lock code.  Be
>warned if you are thinking of buying parts on eBay.
>
>Fourth, forget about getting the RAM software.  Even if you managed to get
>the software and the install disk, the software requires a dongle to
>operate.  It was never intended for consumer use, and due to the dongle,
>not even the illustrious Robert L. Bass can get you a copy that works.  The
>datalock feature is also implemented in the RAM software, so even if you
>had the software, you might not be able to access the programming of an
>existing panel.
>
>Fifth, although Radionics products are powerful and high quality, there is
>a pretty steep learning curve.  That, plus the cost of the programmer,
>makes them a poor choice for a DIY installation.
>
>- badenov

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