Re: Locked Out by Vendor

[Nomen Nescio <nobody@xxxxxxxxx>]

>Two questions, is this common practice and is there a hardware reset
>on a Radionics 4112?

First of all, a 4112 can only be programmed by someone with a Radionics
programmer, or Radionics programming software.  Even under the best of
conditions, this may severely limit your potential choices when selecting a
new alarm company.

Second, 4112s came in two versions, with and without the "Datalock"
feature.  Panels with Datalock have an L at the end of the part number, if
you can look at the circuit board.  The Datalock feature is designed to
keep one authorized Radionics dealer from accessing the programming of
another Radionics dealer's panels.  If your panel has this feature, then
only your present company can unlock it and set it to a condition that
allows other Radionics dealers to program it.  This can be done either
remotely, or in person.  If your panel does not have the Datalock feature,
then anyone with a Radionics programmer can reprogram your system without
your present alarm company's permission.

Finally, the 4112 was a bare-bones panel many years ago, and although I'm
sure it meets your needs, you might want to consider investing in a newer
panel and keypads.  One that can be serviced by a wider range of alarm
companies, for example, than these "authorized dealer" products.