Re: problem with dsc 1616 power keypad

[Frank Olson <use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

NilsCA wrote:
> Hi
>
> I'm trying to setup my dsc 1616 system - did the wires, etc.
>
> Now ... if I turn on power the keypad (PK5501) shows the little keypad/
> finger symbol on the left and a unset clock to the right (with
> blinking colon)
>  - - : - -
>
> Pressing any key on the keypad makes the clock go away ... it returns
> to - - : - - a couple of seconds later.
>
> If I press hash (#) for 2 seconds or so the keypad beeps 3 times and
> the little warning symbol lights up on the right (none of the 4
> symbols was one before), the little keypad/finger on the left
> disappears.
>
> Not typing anything the keypad returns to the state above.
>
> If I type star (*) or hash (#) I get another beep - the latter seems
> to return the keypad back into the state above ... it's weird and not
> at all what's expected.
>
> I've reset the the console via the bridge between PGM1+Z1 ... no
> change.
>
> Anyone know how to unwedge this?
>
> Thanks
> Nils
>


All DSC products need to have the clock set when you first power them
up.  Enter *6, then your four digit master code, then 1, then the time
(in 24 hour format) hh/mm then the date mm/dd/yy then "#" twice.  Read
the freakin' manual.  :-)