Electronic Alarms and Home Security Devices - Is it normal for siren to go off for 3 sec after alarm is set

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sparky3
08-07-05, 03:02 PM
Hi,
I just installed an Ademco Vista 20P alarm system and it seem to work ok, but when I set the alarm and after is sets, the siren will sound for 3 to 4 sec and then shut off. Is this normal? If not then how can I change it. Any help would be appreciated. Sparky3

MrRonFL
08-07-05, 04:16 PM
Check program location 38 (confirmation of arming ding) if there is anything other than a 0 in this location, the system will sound the siren after arming.
sparky3
08-07-05, 05:02 PM
Thanks alot for the information. I changed it to 0 and that was the answer. I thought when it said a ding it would be from the keypad, not the siren going off.
Thanks again for the info. Sparky

MrRonFL
08-07-05, 07:52 PM
It's one of those areas where they still use terminology that assumes that an actual bell is being used for the sounder. It's intended for remote arming so that you have a verification that the wireless actually worked.