Re: Ademco Vista Programming

["Jim" <alarminex@xxxxxxx>]

Robert.B.Batta@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> Just wanted to give you all an update seeing as I started this thread.
> I purchased the 128BP and various other accessories.  I downloaded the
> Compass software and used it to program the panel and all my x-10
> outputs.
>
> The compass software is great - Thanks Mr. Bass.  I'm sure Ademco
> didn't mind you offering me the software seeing as it prompted me to
> purchase over $1,000 of their hardware.
>
> Roland, thank you for your concern around my technical ability, if you
> must know I worked for an electrician after HS in where I spent most of
> my time installing fire suppression system and PLC's.
>
> Today, I am a Critical Facilities Manager, responsible for all MEP gear
> supporting a large computer data center.  The systems I am responsible
> for include basic photo smoke heads, Early Warning Detection systems,
> HCL detectors and clean agent fire suppression systems (FE-227a) with a
> pre-action backup.  All controlled by Fike's new Cheetah XI panel.
>
> And yes, I had a bit of trouble using the "direct-wire" method - but
> took a scientific approach and worked out the bug.
>
> Just because I'm a DYI'er, doesn't mean I'm an idiot.  Why is
> that always the assumption of the "professional's?"


The reality of it is ...... professionals only ever run into the
DIY'ers that fail.
And that's the truth of it.

Those DIY'ers that are successful don't need a professional.

It's the same logic that's used by police when they say that 98% of
alarm
signals are false.



>
> My system works perfectly, a big thank you to Robert Bass for your help
> and advice.

You were one of the lucky ones. He doesn't have a good record of
success
from what can be seen from the feedback in this Newsgroup. Between
negative feed back here and his BBB reports, I'd suggest that take what

you've got and run.


But, then again, he's not going to be around for a second
chance,anyway.

> Rob