Electronic Alarms and Home Security Devices - Adding wireless back to PC1555

PC1555 non LCD keypad.
Thanks in advance for the great info here! So far I've been able to change my master code and disable unused zones.
I installed all new windows/doors so I disabled them until I figure out what I want to do next. I have 3 zones I'm using for now..... 03-deck slider, 04 basement door, 08 motion and Fire on 09. I went into program mode and ran *8, factory code, 001 then 00 00 06 (wireless) 03 (basement) 00 00 00 05 (motion) then # to exit. When I do that 3 stays lit telling me I have the wireless zone "enabled" but not configured right. So for now I ran 00 to disable it. Also, is 06 option ok for a deck slider if I want to exit and enter with "stay" alarm? That was how it was originally setup. I believe I need to "re-enroll" the wirless slider before I can use zone 03. Is that the 804 section? I have to enter the device serial # correct? In the meantime I'll hunt for the programming manual.
Thanks

If you only defaulted the main system, all of the wireless programming should still be intact (each component module has it's own specific default command, including keypads).

What you have to to to reactivate the wireless device in the system programming is to go to programming section 103 and turn on option 8 to make the panel "see" the wireless input.

How did this slider work before? Did it give the delay keypad warning so you could disarm before an alarm trip, or did it automatically bypass? These are very different behaviors, but either can be done.

I'll comment on the slider first. The way it used to work was if you had the stay alarm on, you could exit and enter without tripping. So an obvious delay. I would assume it was set like a normal door with the away alarm. But that's moot until I get the wireless zone fixed 1st. I downloaded the install manual but others are correct it can be tricky. Here's what I've come up with so far.

*8,6321, Prog/armed lights up, 103, ready, I enter 08? to enable wireless? I get a ready after that. # to exit.
If I go into 001 and enable the 3rd zone the keypad 3 lights up and stays on. I also earlier tried to go into 804, typed in zone 03 and the device serial number. It's confusing as the terms ESN and serial number seem to be mixed up in the docs. The serial number is 20474 so I'm assuming I need to input 020474 as it's six digit minimum correct? I'm chasing my tail around so I'm missing a step somewhere.

No, to turn on an option (please read the section in the manual titled "How to Program"), you simply press the key corresponding with the option you want to turn on, then you press # to exit that section and save the change.

ESN = electronic serial number

Make sure the cover is on the transmitter, and that the batteries are good, either will keep the zone from closing.

MrRonFL you are the man! Thanks for your guidance. I should have learned from working in the auto trade for 15 years and the computer field for over 10 that the simple stuff can sometimes bite you in the ass. I started from scratch and replaced the batteries in both my motion and the 1 door wireless just to be sure. I also wiggled around the wire on the magnetic switch. I'm not sure but I may have an intermittent issue there or magnet issue. When I heard the pad beep for a zone fault I knew I got it. It takes a few runs to get good with the programming. Once I realized that you only need to enter * once to add 2 consecutive HEX char. and * to get back to numeric I was able to get the ESN's in for the wireless devices. I made sure I had option 8 in for both wireless door and the wireless motion in. I just need to review the other options I have set for those devices. I lost the ability to set "stay" from the keypad, not sure how I did that but I'm confident I can fix it along with some other options for delays on the doors etc.

On another note, I plan on adding 2 more wireless motion devices. What would you recommend for a garage that can get very cold at times? I have 1 window and the overhead garage door as entry points. Would a DSC WLS-904 like I have in the house work? If not I have extra wireless transmitters from my old windows I could use if they'll operate at low temps. Or hardwire as a last resort the box is in the basement on the side adjoined to the garage.

Thanks again! :cool:

It really sounds like this sliding door was set as one of the Stay/Away zone types, which automatically bypass. If you never had to rush to disarm the system before, then thats what it was. Was this a upper story patio/deck door that would not be easily accessible from ground level?

If so, they may have treated it as an interior door and set it as zone type 5.

It really sounds like this sliding door was set as one of the Stay/Away zone types, which automatically bypass. If you never had to rush to disarm the system before, then thats what it was. Was this a upper story patio/deck door that would not be easily accessible from ground level?

If so, they may have treated it as an interior door and set it as zone type 5.

Yes it's a slider on an upper level deck. If I recall the installer told me I could exit to the deck when armed in STAY mode. I think you're correct, Stay/Away zone types, which automatically bypass. To be honest I never used stay much or entered/exited on the deck. I'll program it to what you said and I have to fix the keypad stay button as well.

On my other question about the cold garage, one window, overhead door and interior metal door, would wireless motion function in low temps? I'll have to look for the operating specs. It would be the easiest method and cover the whole garage in one shot. Are there more robust sensors I could use for this?

Thanks in advance

The biggest problem with standard PIR motions in places like garages is that they are drafty and prone to spiders and insects (and here in FL, lizards...), any of which can result in false alarms.

The best bet for a location like this is one of the better grade hardwired dual tech motion sensors like the Optex DX series (http://www.optexamerica.com/products/prodpage.cfm?product=dx40).

The biggest problem with standard PIR motions in places like garages is that they are drafty and prone to spiders and insects (and here in FL, lizards...), any of which can result in false alarms.

The best bet for a location like this is one of the better grade hardwired dual tech motion sensors like the Optex DX series (http://www.optexamerica.com/products/prodpage.cfm?product=dx40).

Great link thanks! I checked the DX specs though and it states the minimum operating temp to be 14 degrees F. It's 19 degrees here now :) Usually the garage is about 10 degrees warmer than outside temps but I could see this sensor getting down below 14 degrees at times. Would the LX series outdoor sensor be a better bet for this application?

Oh, you are in the chilly part of the world! <brrrr>

In your situation, the LX is probably the better unit, then.