Re: Help with adding two window sensors to ADT alarm.

[nick markowitz <nmarkowitz@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Oct 27, 11:17=A0am, Frank Kurz <t...@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> On 26/10/2010 6:15 PM, swarthmoredoc wrote:
>
> > Just added two new windows in my basement and would like to add my two
> > Honeywell wireless magnetic sensors to my existing system without
> > having ADT come out and charge me. =A0I have an ADT Safewatch panel
> > which is an adapted Vista 20P panel. =A0Apparently the ADT installer
> > code is a commonly available four digit number. =A0How would I add thes=
e
> > two sensors?
>
> > Thanks!
>
> > Bill
>
> I would advise against programming the panel yourself while you're still
> under contract.
>
> This having been said, I recently took over an ADT Vista 20. =A0Without a
> full alpha keypad I wouldn't attempt to add wireless devices. =A0The Vist=
a
> 20 manual is readily available online. =A0If the installer exited
> programming with *99 command you should be able to get "in" by powering
> the system down (remove battery and AC) and then powering back up. =A0Go
> to any keypad in the house within 60 seconds and press "*" and "#"
> together. =A0If the keypad displays "20", you're "in" and can proceed to
> program the system.
>
> You NEED a full alpha keypad. =A0You NEED the programming manual and some
> basic understanding of alarm terminology.
>
> If you screw up the programming sequence, the installer that ADT
> dispatches is liable to charge you double to fix it.

You have a different problem besides the programming the ADT
automation software at central will not recognize the zones either
and will not be dispatched.
Have a neighbor who thought he could outslick adt ended up with a big
bill