I recently was given an Ademco Vista-10se with an 6128 display panel. I have the master code and I'm able to access programming. My problem is that when I bring the system up it appears to go through what appears to be a self test. Then it displays either "D1 or DL", "Not Ready" on the display. I have terminated all zones with 1k res. and I have gone through each zone and opened the loop thinking that one of the loops was set as an open loop as opposed to closed. Still nothing, what does the "D1", or "Dl" mean. Is this unit attempting a download or has this unit been disabled by the monitoring company? If so, what do you recommend I do? I'm quite familiar with alarms (Worked for Mosler, Inc., Radionics panels etc. for several years).

Tks
Wes

 

That's the standard boot up routine. It should last no more than a minute or so. If the DL stays in the display longer than that, it's likely that the panel was shutdown using the remote software.

The only trick I know that _might_ bypass the disable is to hold down * + # as power is restored.

 

MrRonFL,

That didn't work, it took me directly into program mode w/ flashing 20 in
the disp.. When I exited *99 it went into "DL", "Not Ready" same as before.
Any other recomendations?

Tks
Wes

 

MrRonFL
Well I managed to atleast communicate via hard wire from my legacy
laptop and the panel in hyperterminal @ 2400 8n1, however all I see
is garbage. My question at this point is... is Ademco using a proprietary
terminal emulation and characterset hence the need for Compass or
V-Link (ver. 4.0 or higher) software? This is frustrating to me as I want
to secure my home before I leave for the beach next weekend. If I can't
get this unit up and running, then I'll just go for 2 zones on a Moose pad.
Really don't want to do that when I have a more robust system I can use.
BTW, why does an installer or monitoring company disable a decommisioned
system? It doesn't make sense to me. Seems the worst that could happen
is someone installs the unit at a different location, trips it, dials in on a
monitoring contract that is no longer in service. We're not even talking about
a "dispatch", just a false alarm from a decommisioned system.

Lemme know what you think

Tks
Wes

 

Yes, it is a propriatory interface, all of them are.

These days the only time monitoring companies play the system disable game is when there is a billing dispute with regards to fulfilling the terms of a purchase/monitoring contract.

 

MrRonFL
So what are my options at this point. I guess I have to purchase the Compass or V-Link software? How much do you think that will cost?
Where do I get it?

Regards
Wes

 

There are a number of online sources for the software. Just websearch for "Ademco Compass Download software". The prices vary wildly.

The problem you likely will still have, is the there is usually a code that is sent when the shutdown is ordered, and without that code, you may not be able to unlock the panel.