ADT equipment
#1
10-11-04, 09:15 PM
ADT equipment
ADT recently installed a new system for me. Do they change the installer code? I was just thinking that since I own the equipment they shouldnt do that. Does ADT prevent "others" from programming?
#4
10-13-04, 03:39 PM
If it's an ademco based system, power the system down (battery and ac), reapply AC power. Within 50 seconds, press # + * simultaneously. It should come up in programming mode. Enter #20. The keypad will display the installer code one digit at a time. Exit program mode using *99 and reconnect the battery.
At most you will have to reset the system clock.
At most you will have to reset the system clock.
Thanks!
#7
10-14-04, 05:52 AM
ADT typically uses 6321 for the installer code.
One note of warning: if you change any codes or enter installer programming, ADT could (and probably will) void any warranties you may have. I highly recommend waiting at least 1 year or until your contract is up to make any changes.
Technically, that alarm system is not your's until you have completed your contractual obligation. On the other hand, if you have ADT do any add-on/upgrade work for you, expect to pay through the nose (I've heard around $100/quarter hour!!! in some cases.)
Good luck!
One note of warning: if you change any codes or enter installer programming, ADT could (and probably will) void any warranties you may have. I highly recommend waiting at least 1 year or until your contract is up to make any changes.
Technically, that alarm system is not your's until you have completed your contractual obligation. On the other hand, if you have ADT do any add-on/upgrade work for you, expect to pay through the nose (I've heard around $100/quarter hour!!! in some cases.)
Good luck!
#8
10-14-04, 08:02 AM
The sales rep told me if i go through him (local office) and not the head quarters I only have to pay 75 for door/window sensors (wire run included). Do you think that's a good deal? I'm real interested in this X10 option it has. They told me that you can only use Ademco x10 plugs and switches. But radio shack sells "x10" stuff as well. Do I Really have to buy the x10 stuff from adt?
#9
10-14-04, 03:15 PM
Depending on where the windows are in relation to the panel location, retrofit hardwire contacts can be a real pain to do. Not hard, just labor intensive (attic belly crawling, fishing wires in wall voids, etc.) So that's not a _hideous_ price.
#10
10-14-04, 04:49 PM
About the X-10
X-10 is a protocol - not a product (yes, it's a company name, but X-10 originally was a PLC protocol.)
So, long story short, yes any X-10 product will work.
And, I agree, $75 a drop for retro work is not bad. Service work here runs $65/hour plus trip charges - we charge anywhere between $75-95/hour for our work.
Good luck!
So, long story short, yes any X-10 product will work.
And, I agree, $75 a drop for retro work is not bad. Service work here runs $65/hour plus trip charges - we charge anywhere between $75-95/hour for our work.
Good luck!
#14
10-20-04, 02:58 PM
can I jump in!
I hope I can but in with a question. This post answered my big question. I've had a ADT monitored system which I stopped about 6 months ago for construction on the house. I plan to put it back in service and add 2 zones to it and was looking for a way to reset the installer code. Thank you for that. I wanted to ask one quick question. The programming manual states that you requires a 6139 keypad, I have a 6128, can it be used or will I need to buy a 6139?
Ademco/Vista 10se
Ademco/Vista 10se
#16
10-20-04, 03:50 PM
So then the 6128 should be able to program the system?
Also I just noticed something, In the manual it states that you require a 5881 board to use wireless I don't have that. Yet my system has a wireless motion sensor (5890 I think) and a wireless contact working on the system, How can this be?
Sam
Also I just noticed something, In the manual it states that you require a 5881 board to use wireless I don't have that. Yet my system has a wireless motion sensor (5890 I think) and a wireless contact working on the system, How can this be?
Sam
#17
10-20-04, 04:27 PM
Two possibilities: The wireless reciever is located remotely from the system can, or one of your keypads is one of the "RF" series that has the wireless built in.
As long as you aren't trying to monkey with the zones, the 6128 will work fine. Even then, it will work, but it's trickier.
As long as you aren't trying to monkey with the zones, the 6128 will work fine. Even then, it will work, but it's trickier.
#18
10-20-04, 05:46 PM
Good Call! 
I check the PCB in the unit and sure enough it has "6128RF" printed on it. That will help alot since I plan to add a 5890 to the system. I checked online and found the spec's and manual but neither give the range data. What do you expect that would be? Are we talking at least 50~75 feet?
Sam
I check the PCB in the unit and sure enough it has "6128RF" printed on it. That will help alot since I plan to add a 5890 to the system. I checked online and found the spec's and manual but neither give the range data. What do you expect that would be? Are we talking at least 50~75 feet?Sam
#21
10-20-04, 07:41 PM
X-10
hey guys... no ones answered me about X-10... what would it take to get X-10 going in an ademco alarm. I have the touch pad screen LCD that supports the controls for it... any idea's how to install X-10 and what I would need. I would like it to control my hall and pool lights.
