Re: dsc 5501 and dsc 5500 keypads

["Carl Carlson" <Carl@xxxxxxxxx>]

alp" <alp31415(put "@ wrote:
> Hello group,
>
> I am thinking of adding some keypads to my system.
> I have a 5010 with a wireless (433mHz) keypad. I have 17 zones listed
> on the door.
>
> I would have liked to add 2 5500's but finding a used one at a "good
> price" might take some time.
>
> Will an LCD5501z work just as well in my current setup?
> I do not know if there is a zone limit or what on these keypads. What
> is the difference in the two types (5501/5500)??
>
> Is there going to be any sort of programming needed after the extra
> keypad is hooked up for either the 5501 or the 5500 ??
>
> Thanks.
>
> Alp

I offered you a used (like new) LCD5500Z for $50. What do you consider a
"good price"?
The 5500 is a custom text LCD, (You can enter custom zone descriptions) and
the 5501 is fixed text that gives just the zone numbers (01, 02, etc.) and
is more like what you already have.
js