Re: Telular Telguard TG-1 & TG-4 Service Pricing

["Mark Leuck" <m..leuck@xxxxxxxxx>]

"Robert L Bass" <no-sales-spam@bassburglaralarms> wrote in message
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> >I think this is where there might be some confusion with terminology
> > (or not). Simply changing the installer code is not locking the panel
> > in any way, and is something that all companies do and that few would
> > argue is not necessary. But actually locking the panel with the
> > software lock is what is really meant when someone talks about locking
> > the board (certainly me....).
> >
> > I think that some might be misinterpreting changing the installer code
> > with truly locking the board in some of the past discussions about
> > locking boards......
>
> Bob,
>
> It depends varies with the panels you are using.  Napco panels are
"code-locked" by default.  There's a different 6-digit master
> code on each panel.  The code is printed on a label affixed to the board
cover which protects the uProcessor.  By removing the label
> and failing to give the customer a programming access code, the dealer has
effectively locked the client out.
>
> We order replacement chips for customers whose panels have been locked by
the installing dealer.  At least with Napco the customer
> has a way to get control his own system if the alarm company tried to pull
a fast one.

Only on the P3200 and up, not the P1632 and lower