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

[Frank Kurz <tech@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 29/10/2010 8:38 AM, Jim wrote:
> On Oct 29, 10:17 am, Frank Kurz<t...@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>  wrote:
>> On 28/10/2010 10:13 PM, mleuck wrote:
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>>>> I would advise against programming the panel yourself while you're still
>>>> under contract.
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>>>> This having been said, I recently took over an ADT Vista 20.  Without a
>>>> full alpha keypad I wouldn't attempt to add wireless devices.  The Vista
>>>> 20 manual is readily available online.  If 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.  Go
>>>> to any keypad in the house within 60 seconds and press "*" and "#"
>>>> together.  If the keypad displays "20", you're "in" and can proceed to
>>>> program the system.
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>>>> You NEED a full alpha keypad.  You NEED the programming manual and some
>>>> basic understanding of alarm terminology.
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>>>> If you screw up the programming sequence, the installer that ADT
>>>> dispatches is liable to charge you double to fix it.
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>>> Its not a very good idea to tell someone how to get into programming
>>> without knowing if the guy has the proper keypad or not, do you
>>> honestly think he's going to know what an alpha keypad is? Now it's
>>> likely he'll put it in programming anyway thanks to you and not have a
>>> clue how to get out
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>>> I've seen this crap happen before, someone with no experience totally
>>> hoses their system and will they admit it? of course not then it's
>>> ADT's fault and of course everyone here piles on
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>> I agree with you Mark.  A search of this group will reveal many
>> instances where individuals have provided the information necessary to
>> access installer level programming on a number of different setups (heck
>> you can even find the manuals online).  I thought it important to
>> mention the importance of doing it right and having the right tools.  A
>> number of other respondents (including yourself) have provided
>> sufficient warning for any end-user to think twice before attempting to
>> make an alteration to a system that is under contract.
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>> Frank Kurz
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> And, you'll tell him how to do it  ..... because  ......... ?


Because my instructions came with a proviso, which he may not see if
he's searching for an online answer (or even if he searches this Group).
  I don't like to do it, Jim, but anyone that's determined enough to
ignore the warnings and does it anyway deserves what he gets.

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Frank Kurz
www.firetechs.net