Re: alarm questions for DSC PC2500

["Mark Leuck" <m..leuck@xxxxxxxxx>]

"Stanley" <stanigator@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> 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.

It's a panel from the late 80's and is now almost 20 years old, take the
hint and replace it