Re: PC1553 Home Security System Problem

[lagman <dan_hoffard@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Apr 18, 1:04 am, "Roland Moore" <rol...@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Well if you resorted to unplugging the transformer from the wall and didn't
> disconnect the battery, and the system "went dead" then I suspect the
> battery is history. I'd start there and replkace it. Once you power it up
> with a new battery you'll have to set the clock again or the trouble light
> will remain on.
>
> "lagman" <dan_hoff...@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>
> news:1176863226.944395.171840@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> > On Apr 17, 7:10 pm, "Roland" <rol...@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >> >I have a PC1553?
>
> >> Do you mean a DSC brand PC1555? Or a DSC brand PC 1555MX?
>
> >> "lagman" <dan_hoff...@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>
> >>news:1176854347.817719.151990@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> >> > All,
>
> >> > I have a PC1553 home security system with a wireless module
> >> > installed.  Last night, the alarm went off, and I was unable to disarm
> >> > the alarm by entering my code.  All I saw was the system light.  When
> >> > I entered my code, sometimes the panel would give the normal "beep"
> >> > when pressing buttons, and sometimes it did not.  I resorted to
> >> > unplugging the transformer from the wall.  This morning, I plugged it
> >> > back in, and I can see the system light illuminated, and I hear a long
> >> > beep about once every couple of seconds.  I tried pressing *2, but no
> >> > lights illuminate.  If I open any of the contacts the alarm goes off.
>
> >> > Anyone have any idea what might be wrong?  The board was replaced
> >> > about a year ago.
>
> >> > Thanks,
> >> > Dan
>
> > Sorry.. It is the DSC PC 1555MX

I figured it out.  It was my own fault.  I have a data interface
module, and two of the wires going into it got crossed.  Thanks anyway
for the help!

Dan