new pad

["fenwayfool" <peterson.russell@xxxxxxxxx>]

I have an ADT system installed.  I believe it's really an Vista 20P
system rebranded by ADT.  I am currently using the safewatch pro 3000
keypad... it's fixed english. Works fine but...

I would like to do things like review the log and maybe program a few
new devices (or zones or monitors or "enrolled" devices or whatever
the heck you call them).  Is it possible for me to buy a 6160 pad
online and install it without having to program the system?  I mean,
can I just swap pads by connecting the wires or is there "install
code" work to be done (i.e. the pad is a type of enrolled device that
must somehow register with the control panel)?

I'm open to ADT doing the work... but you sure pay a premium to have
them do anything.  I mean, $70 just to add a new window sensor?  The
6160 costs about $100 bucks online... so I suspect ADT would charge me
about $300!!!!

Thanks for any help.