Re: Caddx NX-8 Alarm system in my home I just bought, but no codes - HELP

[mleuck <m.leuck@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 10:46:01 PM UTC-5, ABLE1 wrote:
> On 3/29/2020 7:55 PM, Matt Bushnell wrote:
> > Hello All,
> > I am new to this group, but desperately need your help.
> > We bought our home and it has a Caddx NX-8 alarm system with a 148E keypad.
> > There are no notes, information about what the master or user codes might be, so I think I will have to reset the system to default, but no matter what i try I cannot get it to go. Could be looking at the wrong instructions too.
> >
> > It was not hooked up to the power, so I connected the AC to it and the siren immediately goes off. So I disconnected it in the control panel.
> >
> > I have looked over the internet for instructions on how to reset this system but not really getting conclusive instructions that work.
> >
> > Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> > Matt
> >
>
> So Matt,
>
> What US State and County are you located??  Might help a bit to know.
>
> As for defaulting the NX-8 you need the installer code.
>
> Given the fact that the NX- product line has been discontinued as of
> January 1, 2020 new is not going to happen easily.
>
> Your choices are call a local dealer that may have installed it to
> provide a service call.  (Be advised that the panel may already have a
> problem that can't be recovered)
>
> Or
>
> Look on eBay for a replacement board.  Doubtful (none today)
>
> Or
>
> Upgrade the system to something new.  DSC -- Ademco -- Something??
>
> The above choices are your only praticial choices.
>
> Please choose wisely!!
>
> Les

I show 1 board on Ebay today but they are also currently available as kits on Amazon, might get it quicker too