Re: programming an Ademco Vista

[rickm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

On Apr 30, 8:26=A0pm, "Robert L Bass" <RobertLB...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> rickm wrote:
>
> > The problem was an intermittent short between the power wire and one of =
the
> > signal wires behind the wall.
>
> There is a simple solution to that problem 50% of the time, Rick. =A0Most
> burglar alarm panels use the negative as a common return for the zones
> (sensing circuits). =A0If the negative is shorting one of the zone wires a=
nd an
> EOL is in use at the sensor it can cause a fault on the zone. =A0Disconnec=
t the
> negative wire at the panel and the sensor. =A0Run a short jumper between t=
he
> negative side of the zone wiring and the negative power terminal in the
> sensor.
>
> The reason I said the solution is simple 50% of the time is that it could =
just
> as easily be the positive wire causing the problem. =A0In that case, you h=
ave
> disconnect the positive at the panel and the sensor and then shuffle the
> remaining three to get the same effect. =A0You can test which wire is at f=
ault
> with a multimeter first.
>
> --
>
> Regards,
> Robert L Bass
>
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Yes, the 3 wire solution works!!!!

THANKS!!!!!