Re: Installation/Upgrade info needed for Safewatch Pro 3000EN, from Tyco / ADT

[Frank Olson <Use-the-email-links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

adv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> On Jul 30, 10:03 pm, Frank Olson <Use-the-email-
> li...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> awetrwer...@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
>>> I'm looking for an installation manual, a website or other information
>>> for the following alarm system:
>>> Safewatch Pro 3000EN, from Tyco / ADT
>>> I'm looking for exact information (preferably in printed form) on
>>> installing a second, or even a third keyboard, as well as additional
>>> door, window, glass breakage, and motion sensors.  Please be
>>> considerate and only post if you are able to add constructive
>>> information.
>>> This appears to be a disappointingly cheap system. At this point I am
>>> stuck with it. I will not pay $35 to have the door and window sensors
>>> I already ran in new construction simply connected to the circuit
>>> board.
>> Most professionals here would be reluctant to give you such information
>> particularly as it appears that you may still be under contract to ADT.
>>   The Safewatch Pro is an Ademco Panel that's been slightly modified for
>> use exclusively by ADT.  You will need a full alpha keypad (6139 or
>> 6160) to program they system.  You will have to assign the keypad an
>> address (not currently in use by the other keypads on the system), and
>> enroll the keypad into the system (in other words, tell the unit that
>> it's there).  As to the specific manual, you'll have to find out what
>> the equivalent Ademco Panel is.  Even when you do, some of the address
>> fields may be different.  I doubt any ADT techs would even consider
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> Frank you appear knowledgeable. Any idea how to find if there is an
> equivalent. I must say, the salesmen was aware of the 35 doors and
> windows I had prewired. I see now he figured I'd be locked into ADT
> and have no choice but to pay them $1200 to connect the doors and
> windows, plus keyboards. $35 to connect two wires. Common, that's past
> flat-out ripping you off.
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> --thanks frank
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If you're still under contract to ADT, you're going to have to employ
their services (much as it may pain you to do so) to finish the job
properly.  Yes, the $35.00 sounds a bit "steep" but if you're actually
dealing with ADT Corporate (and not an independent dealer), it's a
pretty "fair" price.  Consider the fact that you've probably saved
yourself a bundle already (doing the pre-wire yourself) and the fact the
the tech is going to have to make it work.  You can probably "negotiate"
a fixed price that's a tad lower (say $30.00 per opening) but they may
require you to extend your service agreement to compensate.  I hate
spending money (about as much as you do), but when you've bought a
"Maytag" (or a "Dell")it's best to let "Earl" fix it.  If you can get a
"fixed price" (that includes any additional equipment that might be
required), then that's all for the better (in my book at least).  Good
luck!!