Re: Ademco Lynx REN - Error Question

[Jim Rojas <jrojas@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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:
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>>> 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.

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Jim Rojas
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