Re: Request help on enrolling Ademco key fob with First Alert system

[CH®IS <sh@xxxxx>]

"sparkz" wrote...
> Our house has a 13-year old First Alert FA140C master system with FA210KP
> keypads.  We later had an Ademco 5881 wireless receiver added with an
> Ademco 5804 key fob.  All programming was done by the alarm service that
> provided the equipment.
>

My condolences on your system.  There are few things worse than an Ademco
system, one of them is a re-branded Ademco system.

Enough with the sarcasm though... Unfortunately, you'll need a different
type of keypad to get through the programming.

> Our 5804 key fob failed so I bought a new one from Safemart.  Now I need
> to enroll it.  Unfortunately, I have only the owner's manual for the
> FA140C and the fob and wireless physical installation manuals - no
> programming manual.  I do have the system master code and some notes on
> the five zones established.  I believe that I need to get the wireless
> unit into a "listening" mode and then press the key fob buttons.
>

Yes, you need to enroll it.  No, there is no listening mode to make things
easy.  The owners manual will be of no help to you on this, nor will the
master code (unless this is also the installers code).

> I've looked everywhere on the web for more detailed info without success.
> Does anyone know of a source for the First Alert programming manuals (if
> this would help) or have any other advice on how I can do this myself?
>

You may not have much luck finding the correct manuals for this system
online.  Partially because it's an antique and partially the programming
manuals are not meant for the end user.  This link may be of help, it's not
quite the right system but I don't think it's far off...
http://www.panelguides.com/panel-guides?task=viewcategory&catid=96

In the end though, you only have two real options... call a local alarm
company to get this programmed and tested for you... or hope that someone
here (like Jim) is having a good day and will be able to work with you in
downloading the programming remotely.

- Chris