Electronic Alarms and Home Security Devices - Westec MS4000 user code
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TruongKy
04-25-06, 10:01 AM
Moved into a house with a Westec MS4000 system (that's what printed on the wiring diagram inside the blue box) but I don't have the user code. There're 2 panels, both have Westec label but no version id. How do I reset the user code and re-program it to my own code?
Anyway, I found this website that has a lot of hard-to-find manuals: www.tech-man.com but it's not free :(
Found a user manual for my Westec MS4000 there, but there's no instruction on how to reset user code.
Anyway, I found this website that has a lot of hard-to-find manuals: www.tech-man.com but it's not free :(
Found a user manual for my Westec MS4000 there, but there's no instruction on how to reset user code.
MrRonFL
04-25-06, 06:30 PM
In this area, Westec was not a common install, and the few systems I've seen with their logo were rebranded Ademco hardware. I'm hoping one of our other regulars have a manual stashed that can help you out.
TruongKy
04-26-06, 09:18 AM
Finally found the Installation & Programming Manual for the Westec 4000. I followed the instructions but still unable to enter programming mode. Maybe someone could help me understand these instructions better. One note: The alarm siren has been disconnected. Few months ago when the alarm went off, I couldn't figure out how to turn it off, so I pulled one of the wires that connect to the siren. Would this affect the programming?
Programming:
To program the 4000, use a LCD CAT (DD5100), LED CAT (DD5105), or LED CAT (DD5104) set to display 0. For the DD5100 and DD5105 CATs, the # 4 switch must be off (1110).
<huh? What does it mean? I probably have the DD5105 or DD5104, but how do I set it to display 0? And where is that # 4 switch? >
To enter programming mode, short the programming pins momentarily on the MS4000 board at power up.
<There are 3 pins on the board that look like this:
PRG ...STRG
I put a jumper to short pin 1 & 2 (on the PRG side) at power up. The board started making "clicking" sound continuously/nonstop until I pulled out the jumper. Then the panel displayed "RDY" (ready). It should have entered the PRG (programming) mode, but it didn't. If I power down, short pin 1 & 2, and then power up, the panel display is blank. What did I do wrong? I even tried to short pin 2 & 3 but it didn't affect anything>
The programming information is only stored in the eeprom when you exit programming using the 0 test key. If you power down the MS4000 board at any time during programming, change made will not be stored (you must start over).
When the MS4000 is first powered up, or you installed a new eeprom, or the ee memory was scrambled, the following message will appear:
Memory Corrupted Press CLR Key
If you are using the DD5100 LCD CAT to program, the LCD will display the step of programming you are in. The LED also displays the programming information.
In 1-zone programming, 3-alarm programming, and 6-dialer option programming, the programming uses the 3-7 segment LED displays and also the 8 indicator LEDS (On, IntA, IntB, Pwr, Chime, Inst, OptA, OptB) to display the programming options. Each programming section describes the option for each LED.
The LCD will display
PROGRAMMING * MAIN LEVEL *
The LED will display a flashing "PRG"
To clear memory, press the *-CLR" key down until a second beep, this will clear out memory.
From the Main Menu, press a key to select one of the following:
1. Zone programming
2. Zone memorization
3. Alarm programming
4. keypad programming
5. System programming
6. Dialer option programming
7. Output programming
8. Input programming
9. User code programming
0. (Held for 2 seconds) - store programming and run
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If I can only get into programming mode, that would be a big first step.
Programming:
To program the 4000, use a LCD CAT (DD5100), LED CAT (DD5105), or LED CAT (DD5104) set to display 0. For the DD5100 and DD5105 CATs, the # 4 switch must be off (1110).
<huh? What does it mean? I probably have the DD5105 or DD5104, but how do I set it to display 0? And where is that # 4 switch? >
To enter programming mode, short the programming pins momentarily on the MS4000 board at power up.
<There are 3 pins on the board that look like this:
PRG ...STRG
I put a jumper to short pin 1 & 2 (on the PRG side) at power up. The board started making "clicking" sound continuously/nonstop until I pulled out the jumper. Then the panel displayed "RDY" (ready). It should have entered the PRG (programming) mode, but it didn't. If I power down, short pin 1 & 2, and then power up, the panel display is blank. What did I do wrong? I even tried to short pin 2 & 3 but it didn't affect anything>
The programming information is only stored in the eeprom when you exit programming using the 0 test key. If you power down the MS4000 board at any time during programming, change made will not be stored (you must start over).
When the MS4000 is first powered up, or you installed a new eeprom, or the ee memory was scrambled, the following message will appear:
Memory Corrupted Press CLR Key
If you are using the DD5100 LCD CAT to program, the LCD will display the step of programming you are in. The LED also displays the programming information.
In 1-zone programming, 3-alarm programming, and 6-dialer option programming, the programming uses the 3-7 segment LED displays and also the 8 indicator LEDS (On, IntA, IntB, Pwr, Chime, Inst, OptA, OptB) to display the programming options. Each programming section describes the option for each LED.
The LCD will display
PROGRAMMING * MAIN LEVEL *
The LED will display a flashing "PRG"
To clear memory, press the *-CLR" key down until a second beep, this will clear out memory.
From the Main Menu, press a key to select one of the following:
1. Zone programming
2. Zone memorization
3. Alarm programming
4. keypad programming
5. System programming
6. Dialer option programming
7. Output programming
8. Input programming
9. User code programming
0. (Held for 2 seconds) - store programming and run
--------------
If I can only get into programming mode, that would be a big first step.
MrRonFL
04-26-06, 04:27 PM
First check the model number of the keypad to see if it's one of the ones that need the specific dipswitch setting to access programming.
It is very possible that local programming was disabled on this system. It's a not uncommon tactic used by many of the more propriatory brands, especially from several years ago. Your only practical choice may be to replace the keypad(s) and control with something more user/DIY friendly.
It is very possible that local programming was disabled on this system. It's a not uncommon tactic used by many of the more propriatory brands, especially from several years ago. Your only practical choice may be to replace the keypad(s) and control with something more user/DIY friendly.