Re: DSC Power832

["Roland Moore" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxx>]

If that is what you want you probably have the wrong panel (maybe the wrong
video too)

"Chris Moore" <cdmwebs@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> On Dec 9, 10:11 pm, "CH(R)IS" <s...@xxxxxx> wrote:
> > "Chris Moore" wrote...
> >
> > > Yes, when I defaulted the system I was able to reset the installer and
> > > master codes. So far, it seems like the best idea is to either do more
> > > research on this DLS mentioned below or find someone skilled in the
> > > art of DSC programming who would help me out for $$$. I'll keep
> > > trying.
> >
> > From a homeowner's perspective, DLS would be an extreme waste of time
and
> > money.  It would be less expensive to either study the manual and figure
it
> > out (especially since the programming can be reset knowing that you
won't be
> > locked out of the panel), or get someone to do it for you.  Everyone
here
> > thinks DLS is so wonderful because they already have it, along with all
the
> > equipment for it, and knows how to use it.
> >
> > When I first started out as an apprentice, I was given a Power832 to
take
> > home and get the hang of programming and see what everything does and
all
> > that kinda stuff.  It only took half an hour or so to get it programmed
and
> > working properly then, and it only takes 2 - 3 minutes to program one
now.
> >
> > The best option, however, may be to get a small local company to come by
and
> > program everything for you.  That way you'll know it's done properly.
If
> > they won't do it without signing you up for monitoring you've found the
> > wrong company.  Plus that way you'll have someone you know to call if
you
> > need some work done on it in the future.  I wouldn't expect to pay more
than
> > $100 for this, probably closer to half that.
> >
> > And as far as your keypad goes, it would be very easy to change to
something
> > better.  The 5501z is the standard choice for most, but some like the
added
> > functionality of the 5500z.  And of course there's all the other options
> > that Roland already mentioned.
> >
> > If you do choose to program it yourself, I would recommend printing out
the
> > programming worksheets and writing everything down first before making
any
> > changes.  If you get stuck on anything, just ask and this group can
> > definitely help you get through the programming.
> >
> > - Chris
>
> First, I never meant to begin a heated debate on the pros and cons of
> monitoring vs. paying someone cash to program my system. However,
> thank you to Chris, Roland and Frank who helped me out.
>
> I took some time, messed around and have it programmed. To be
> perfectly honest all I want to do with the damn thing is tie it in
> with my Linux server and work on a "home-grown" security system to tie
> in with my video monitoring setup. It's just a hobby, but I do
> actually have an interest in how the whole thing works.
>
> Chris