Electronic Alarms and Home Security Devices - GE Concord 4 - Disarm w/o pressing '1' first

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gilsona
01-08-09, 08:34 AM
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On to my question:
We formerly had a DSC alarm, and we were able to disarm it simply by entering our alarm code. With our new GE Concord 4, we need to enter '1' + 'CODE' to disarm. Is it possible to turn off the '1'?

Thanks!

- Al

MrRonFL
01-08-09, 10:48 AM
Nope, Concord panels are based off the old ITI model which is [command digit] followed by [code] for most functions. Ademco is similar, but in reverse ([code] followed by [command digit]).

It's hardcoded into the underlying system, so you are stuck with it.
GEGUY
01-08-09, 09:17 PM
During an alarm or during entry delay time, you don't need to hit "1" first. Any other time you do.