Re: Ademco Lynx REN - Error Question

[Jim Rojas <jrojas@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ricky C wrote:
> On Sep 29, 12:31 pm, Ricky C <hockey_nut...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> On Sep 28, 4:04 pm, Jim Rojas <jro...@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
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>>> Ricky C wrote:
>>>> On Sep 27, 8:40 pm, mleuck <m.le...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>> On Sep 27, 2:42 pm, Ricky C <hockey_nut...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>>> On Sep 27, 3:25 pm, Jim Rojas <jro...@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>>>> Ricky C wrote:
>>>>>>>> Hi:
>>>>>>>> I am a DIY-er, and have a panel that has been showing some weird
>>>>>>>> behavior lately.
>>>>>>>> It's been showing a Low Batt indication, while showing zones 30-33.
>>>>>>>> This is after the system has been armed, away for a few mins. I have
>>>>>>>> mostly wireless sensors, running roughly 3-15, and none of my zone #'s
>>>>>>>> go into the 30's. I looked in my manual and it looks like these are
>>>>>>>> zones for time/date, and other various functions.
>>>>>>>> I thought it might be the backup battery up, so I replaced that, but
>>>>>>>> it still shows the error condition.
>>>>>>>> Could it be a bad power supply?
>>>>>>>> Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
>>>>>>>> Thanks in advance!
>>>>>>>> -Rick
>>>>>>> Do you have a keyfob? The upper zones are reserved for wireless keychain
>>>>>>> remotes.
>>>>>>> Jim Rojas
>>>>>> Yes, I have two of them. Interesting.
>>>>>> I also have a wireless keypad, think it's a 5828 Ademco pad.
>>>>>> Thanks for the super quick reply Jim.
>>>>>> -Rick
>>>>> the 5828 low bat will show up as zone 00
>>>> Thanks guys for your time and expertise!
>>>> Okay, keypad will show 00.
>>>> What code will the keyfob show if it is running low on batteries?
>>>> I was getting codes in the low 30's.
>>>> Probably will change the batteries on the keypad and keyfobs anyway.
>>>> Better to cover all bases.
>>>> Jim mentioned assigning alpha values to these, just not sure how to.
>>>> Any tips are greatly appreciated.
>>>> Thanks again guys.
>>>> -Rick
>>> I can walk you through it, or download your panel and add the alpha text
>>> to it.
>>> Call me anytime 9am-10pm EST.
>>> Jim Rojas
>>> (813) 884-6335
>> Jim:
>> You are too generous with your time. Thanks!
>> It appears to have been the wireless keypad that was the issue.
>> I have no idea how to tell what zone the keypad was assigned to when I
>> registered it into the panel with the House ID.
>> I assume it's the default field number.
>> I hope to not take up too much of your time.
>> What's a good time/day for you?
>> Thanks so much!
>> -Rick
>
> Jim:
> My apologies, we have been without a home phone for the past day and a
> half.
> Verizon was doing some work up the street and managed to cut their
> lines for this entire zip code.
> They did this without alerting the subscribers in the area. Looks like
> we are without phones until this Saturday, best estimate I could get
> from them. Folks around here are hopping mad.
> That and the cell service in this area isn't the greatest. Spotty at
> best.
> Things are on hold for the moment.
> Is it okay if I call you early next week from the land line, assuming
> they have service restored by then.
> Sorry for the delay.
> Thanks again!
> -Rick

Sure. No problem.

Jim Rojas