Electronic Alarms and Home Security Devices - Problem entering the program mode
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rspence
12-26-08, 12:32 PM
I have a FA110C which I learned is an Ademco 4110xm. I have a FA210KP keypad. I'm trying to enter the program mode (to no avail) after following these steps:
Disconnect both AC and Battery power
Reconnect AC power
Within 45 seconds, press * + # at the same time on the keypad
When I follow the above steps nothing happens. After I reconnect the AC power the keypad displays d1 or dl for about 1 min (system busy). Right after I reconnect the AC power within 45 seconds I press * + # and nothing happens. Any and all help is appreciated.
Disconnect both AC and Battery power
Reconnect AC power
Within 45 seconds, press * + # at the same time on the keypad
When I follow the above steps nothing happens. After I reconnect the AC power the keypad displays d1 or dl for about 1 min (system busy). Right after I reconnect the AC power within 45 seconds I press * + # and nothing happens. Any and all help is appreciated.
MrRonFL
12-26-08, 04:07 PM
It was not uncommon for FA installers to disable the local programming function via the downloader software. You can try having someone hold * + # _while_ you restore power, if that doesn't jump to program mode, then all you can do is replace the motherboard (and probably keypad(s); as you need an alpha keypad to program the newer Honeywell/Ademco models).
rspence
12-27-08, 11:32 AM
So there's no way to enable local programing? I find it hard to believe. What if I decide to have a company monitor for me again. Does that mean that I will also need to purchase a new system or replace the parts you listed? Please advise.
MrRonFL
12-27-08, 04:05 PM
Without the same copy of the software that locked out the local programming (or at least one programmed with the same codes) there is no way to reset this lockout that I am aware of.
Yes, it is unfair, and (in my opinion) an egregious business practice. It has become less common, but some franchise owners and independent installers still insist on doing it (it dates to the era when most alarms were actually leased, instead of sold outright).
If you can find the original installer, it may be worth your while to grit your teeth and pay them to remove their proprietary installer code and programming lockout.
Otherwise, get a current generation system and swap out the keypad(s) and control.
Yes, it is unfair, and (in my opinion) an egregious business practice. It has become less common, but some franchise owners and independent installers still insist on doing it (it dates to the era when most alarms were actually leased, instead of sold outright).
If you can find the original installer, it may be worth your while to grit your teeth and pay them to remove their proprietary installer code and programming lockout.
Otherwise, get a current generation system and swap out the keypad(s) and control.