Re: alarm questions for DSC PC2500

[Frank Olson <use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Stanley wrote:
> On Jan 6, 10:42 am, Frank Olson
> <use_the_email_li...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> Stanley wrote:
>>> I have asked a question inhttp://groups.google.com/group/alt.home.repair/browse_thread/thread/3...
>>> . Basically, I'm confused on the procedures that I have to replace my
>>> fully charged SLA battery (in the progress of recharging overnight
>>> right now) in order for my home alarm not to "trigger". It would be
>>> much appreciated to receive any recommendations that you might have.
>>> Thanks.
>> When you first power up any of the "legacy" DSC products, the panel
>> usually "blips" the siren for a second.  This is normal.  Apply AC to
>> first (plug in your wall wart) and then hook up the battery (observe
>> correct polarity).  If you need additional help, please feel free to
>> email me at feolson at yoursecuritysource dot com.  If the system was
>> powered down in the armed state, it will power up in the same way.  If
>> your keypad's not responding, then disconnect one of the siren/bell
>> wires.  You may be drawing too much current from the power supply with
>> the siren running.  You can then disarm the system normally.
>
> I have disconnected one of the bell wires. However, I'm still
> encountering a problem where all the lights are flashing other than
> #5, Memory, Program, Trouble. The keypad still isn't responsive to any
> key presses after the siren has been removed from the connection.

Check to make sure all the connections to the keypad are intact.  Also
check the connections to the keypad at the common control.