Re: New House Alarm - Am I locked out?

[Nelson Muntz <none@xxxxxxxxx>]

jasonextras@xxxxxxxxx wrote:

>It appears that I'm alright with the smoke detectors.  They seem to
>work even with the system disabled.  But it does get worse.  The owner
>had every exterior light on the house (save the porch light) hooked
>through motion detectors controlled by the security system so I have
>no exterior lighting.  Guardian still claims that I own the board and
>they own the programming, so I'm at an impasse with them.

The security system is not controlling your lights.  If anything there
is an X-10 module that makes them blink.  Take a picture of the
transformer and send it to alarmpro@xxxxxxxxx


>
>If the total replacement cost was $30, I wouldn't have any problems.
>Unfortunately it's not.  And that leaves me with many questions.  If
>I'm reading the manuals properly you can't program the boards with the
>standard fixed keypads.  What should I be looking for in a
>replacement?  I can't seem to find a FA147C anywhere.  Is the
>equivalent Ademco model the Vista 10SE?  I believe so, but I'm not
>certain.  I'll be able to retain all my old sensors, but will have to
>replace the keypad, correct?  Will any alpha keypad work or do I need
>a specific one?  Will the wiring run for the fixed keypad be able to
>run an alpha keypad?  I see the 6139 and 6160 pretty commonly.  Are
>the sensors compatible throughout the Vista line?  For example, if I
>find a Vista 20 kit or something with keypads and all would it work
>with the current sensors?  Since that include my exterior lighting,
>I'd prefer to not replace those unless necessary.

Tell ya what --- I'll send you a Vista-15P brand new board and program
it for $100.

You need to provide the telco hookup so I can connect to it with my
down loader.