Re: Brinks BHS2000D Hack

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Will the Moose Z1100P not also program that chip??



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> It's really not that difficult. All you need is the Arrowhead PGM670
> programmer, or any programmer that will change the values on the chip. The
> BHS2000D uses a 94C46, which is standard in the alarm industry.
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> Technical Support => General Technical Questions => Topic started by: john
> rivers on November 24, 2004, 07:23:56 AM
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> Title: Brinks BHS-2000d hack
> Post by: john rivers on November 24, 2004, 07:23:56 AM
> Hi,
>
> I have a Brinks BHS-2000d that came with the house I just bought. I want
> to change the alarm code from what the previous owners had. Can someone
> tell me the pin out for the terminal connection on this model (I could
> just trace the runs on the circuit board back to the processor but I was
> hoping someone could just tell me).
>
> Is it a standard serial connection? If so what is the baud rate setting?
> How many characters does the password have, or if all the boards use the
> same password, what is it? Thanks in advance for your help.
>
> Title: Re:Brinks BHS-2000d hack
> Post by: Security Monitor on November 24, 2004, 08:15:25 PM
> John, The Brink's 1000 and 2000 series panels are not designed for
> programming except with a special programmer.  Even if you manage to
> connect to the system (through the panel programming connection) you will
> need the panel code to access the information.  Should you manage to enter
> the correct information and read the information in the fields, unless you
> know the corresponding numerical field and data sequence, it will just
> read a numeric value in each field.  The Brink's system also uses a layer
> programming, so each field will control many functions of the panel's
> programming.
> Example, you enter field 100 (for discussion sake). You may know that a 3
> in that field means it will send a message to a pager.  So you enter a 3.
> What you don't know is that field also controls the sirens shut off that
> requires a 2.  So to send a message to your pager and also keep the siren
> shut off timer in place you need to enter a 5 (3+2), but it also controls
> the panel's motion delay with a 4.  So to have it call your pager, shut
> off the siren after 20 minutes and still permit you to have an entry delay
> on the motions, you need to enter a 9 (3+2+4).  As you can tell, it
> requires knowing the numerical value for each function controlled by that
> field.  Should you get hold of a technician programming guide, you will
> also notice some default values, like a 1 for that field.  That means that
> 1 controls something they don't even want a tech to mess with so they
> don't say what it's for except that the value for what's programmed is
> increased by 1.
> Should you attempt to connect via the phone line, you will also need the
> downloaders code AND you will need to know the remote programming access
> field and numeric values to enable the panel to accept the changes.  This
> isn't something they show on any sheets and isn't even known by their non
> tech center staff.
> The short of it is, it's not something you want to go playing around with.
> You could end up having the siren blaring for 1 hour every time you open a
> door, and sending a fire trouble each time you walk in front of the
> motion.
>
> Title: Re:Brinks BHS-2000d hack
> Post by: dave on November 25, 2004, 06:26:09 AM
> for the amount of aggrivation you are intending to go through, why don't
> you just replace the panel before all of that....Brink's stuff is
> propriatary and made by Scantronic, and IMHO junk.
>
> Title: Re:Brinks BHS-2000d hack
> Post by: john rivers on December 02, 2004, 02:49:25 PM
> Thanks for your advice guys, you talked me out of trying. The alarm works.
> It turns on the siren when the door is opened and the siren goes off when
> the alarm code is entered. I just was not comfortable using the previous
> owner's code so I wanted to change it. I guess I'll just live with their
> code.
>
> Title: Re:Brinks BHS-2000d hack
> Post by: Apex on December 04, 2004, 04:18:09 PM
> If it's just the user code you wish to change, check your PM mailbox. :)
>
> Title: Re:Brinks BHS-2000d hack
> Post by: dingussquatbird on June 07, 2005, 09:51:27 AM
> I recently bought a house that has a BHS-1000C already installed.  The
> previous owner did not give me the code to unlock the panel... what are my
> options? How long is the numeric code that enables/disables the alarm, 3
> digits, 4 digits... ?  I talked to Brinks and the salesman that came out
> to the house said that the system would run unmonitored (which is my
> preference), but it had to be unlocked first.  They are going to charge me
> to unlock the system plus make me sign up for 1 year of monitoring, at a
> cost of about $350.  If anyone has any ideas on what I can do, please let
> me know.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Title: Re:Brinks BHS-2000d hack
> Post by: brade8 on June 07, 2005, 06:21:18 PM
> They gave you a bunch of bull crap.  The panel will work just fine non
> monitored.  Brinks is the only company or person that can unlock that
> panel cause they use there propriatary equipment.  The salesmen didn't use
> the right lingo.  All that would need to be done is to disable the phone
> option and change the code to whatever you wanted.  If you know the code
> already then u shouldn't need them at all.  I don't know there equipment
> since they are the only company that use it because they like to stick
> there customers with the idea they can never switch alarm companies
> without changing out there panel.  Very bad way to do business.  Theres no
> way you need to sign a contract for them to unlock it for you.  Unlocking
> wouldn't help you anyways.  This salesmen had one thing in mind.  MONEY!!!
> He doesn't make any money unless you sign a contract so thats what he did.
> Made sure you signed some kinda contract so he would make money.  You can
> buy a new panel for cheaper then that.  It would be way better then there
> junk and you can do whatever you want with it.  You can even get it
> monitored with any company you want.  Just make sure you don't have
> wireless cause it probable won't work with any other system.  If there is
> wireless on it then you would have to replace the wireless also which
> would easily cost more then 350. If I were you I would get rid of that
> brinks system.  PS the user code is usually 4 digits or somtimes 6 on rare
> occations.
> Brad