Re: V20p with wierd installer code

[Jim Rojas <jrojas@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

E DAWSON wrote:
> Has anyone ever found an installer code that went something like this: 0 , 8
> , 0 , 10 .
> The ten is not a mistake. This code was in a board that we had once
> tookover-had not been locked out by the original company. We do lock them
> out so that no one will tinker with any of our programming while we are
> monitoring a system. It is a liability issue with us.
> The renter moved out and a new guy moved in. He went with the old company.
> He moved out and the newest renter called us. Thinking this would be an easy
> 'retake-over', the board was found to be locked out. Did not have our old
> code in it. So another board was put in and this one was "examined".
> First, there was no way for the original company to have known our installer
> code for 'this' system. After tinkering with it without knowing the code and
> not using software, we were able to get into it to read the "supposed new
> code" of the original company. That is how we got the 0,8,0,10. We hit #20
> several times to make sure.
>
> The 10 can only be put there by using  *20   0 8 0 #10. So the question is
> this, Why would the original company put this in and how can they get back
> into programming after having done something like this? You cannot key in
> 0,8,0,#10  8,0,0 to get into programming. Tried it, didn't work. So.....for
> the clever and wise and learned ones in this audience, I await your response
> to this riddle. This should get some mileage out of these posts.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
>

My guess:

1. A newbie installer with real fat fingers.
2. Same newbie using Compass for the first time.
3. Line noise corrupted installer code change.
4. There is no 4.
5. Modem disconnected in the middle of a download.
6. Disgruntled ADT authorized dealer.
7. Brinks Home Security wants the homeowner to pay $500 to use the
system as a local, or they will destroy their credit score.
8. Homeowner found the manual on the internet and tried changing
installer code on his own.
9. The panel is possessed. The panel recognized the end of the world is
coming on Dec 21, 2012, and is taking appropriate countermeasures.
10. All of the above... ;)

Jim Rojas
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