Re: alarm questions for DSC PC2500

[Stanley <stanigator@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Jan 6, 9:15 pm, Frank Olson
<use_the_email_li...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 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.

The wires from the keypad are connected and intact on the panel board
circuit board.