Electronic Alarms and Home Security Devices - Comm Failure Reset

SL150 / vista 20se programed unit to call cell on alarm.
Calls 8 times then goes into comm failure. I am sure this is because it does not get feedback signal. Is there a quick reset for comm failure without a power down? Is there a way to send feed back with cell phone? I know it has pager function for reports but am not using them or want them unless it will help the comm failure. Also can you recommend a board to replace this one or add on that would send email - not interested in a monitor service - thanks.

Yes, use the pager function setup. There is no practical way to send the "kiss-off" tones that the system is looking for from a cell phone.

The only quick way to clear the comm failure is to erase the phone number(s) from *41 and *42 (making it a local system), or for it to sucessfully complete a communication.

Switching to the pager configuration will clear the comm failure.

Thanks Ron,

I thought I had to have 42 for the page to work. So there is a way to have a pager no. and not get a comm fault? I set up 42 with cell no. and deleted 41. Also set field 49 to 6. Is there something else I need to do. First time at this and the install manual is very weak on page setup.

You have to have the format set for contact ID (*48 should be 7).

If you have all of those things set as described, then there should be no comm failure display (Pager does not look for a confirmation, and only calls once (if you answer).

Basically you are trying to "brute force" the panel into doing something it was never designed to do.

Remember what the most amazing thing about a dancing bear is...

I checked and 48 is set to 7. The bear is now bitting me.

Thanks - any other suggestions?
Should I clear 43 and 94 or do they matter?