Re: Cannot active program mode on Napco MA3000 ...

["dyz" <spambegone@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks Robert. At the moment I don't want to go to the extreme of replacing
the chip because, other than having its time off a few hours, the system
works fine. I may pick up that PCI-mini adaptor listed on your web down the
road.

dyz

"Robert L Bass" <RobertLBass@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "dyz" <spambegone@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> Thanks for the offer. I do have the manual. One thing I noticed is that,
>> after entering the master code and pressing the [function] button, I can
>> only reach the "ACTIVATE PROGRAM" display by further pressing the
>> [function] button repeatedly; in other words, pressing [bypass] button
>> repeatedly won't led me to the "ACTIVATE PROGRAM" display! I initially
>> thought both buttons should reach "ACTIVATE PROGRAM". I wonder this maybe
>> a hint.
>
> Probably not.  It's been a while since I programmed an MA-3000 but ISTR
> you had to start with [Function] and then the [Function] and [Bypass] keys
> could be used to scroll forward and back through the menus.
>
> As to the other gentleman's comment about locking you out, he's partly
> right.  The dealer can put a "Dealer" programming code in which can then
> be changed.  But the "master" code is burned into the chip by Napco.  That
> code cannot be changed.  Many alarm companies remove the label with the
> code so the purchaser cannot make changes without their help.  It's a
> sleazy practice.
>
> At any rate, if you have that code, please use the dealer programming
> method to find and/or change the user codes as needed.  The procedure is
> different from entering user programming.  If the code you have is not the
> "master" or if for any other reason it can't be made to work let me know
> and I'll get you a replacement master chip.  It will have a new code which
> you (and not the alarm company) will have.  Changing it does not erase the
> panel configuration.  It just upgrades the OS to the current revision and
> gives you a new code.  I don't recall the exact price but it's around
> $20-30.  Hopefully you won't need it but if you do at least it's not much.
>
> --
>
> Regards,
> Robert L Bass
>
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