Re: On-topic question...

[Matt Ion <soundy106@xxxxxxxxx>]

tourman wrote:
> On Nov 22, 4:48 am, Matt Ion <soundy...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> ...I know, what is the group coming to?
>>
>> Before I just dive in and try this, maybe someone can answer me a quick
>> question: would a DSC keypad perchance work with a Paradox panel?
>>
>> I've recently "come into" an SP-6000 panel and figure I might as well
>> replace the (relatively) ancient DSC PC1500 that came with my place (and
>> maybe use it to replace the fried 1550 in my sister's place)... but will
>> I need to replace my existing keypad?  Do these panels use proprietary
>> protocols with their keypads?
>>
>> I'm guessing it probably won't work, but it's worth asking...
>
> RHC: No, it won't work. Only the line of keypads designed for the
> SP6000 will work with that control panel. Even the slightly older
> Spectra 1738 / 1759 keypads are not compatible with the new SP6000

Alright, that's what I figured.  Guess I'll be grabbing a keypad on my
next stop by Burtek.

Thanks!