Vista 10 SE Problems


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Old 07-22-07, 07:32 PM
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Question Vista 10 SE Problems

I've read in another post of someone who purchased a home and didn't have the "passcode" to use/activate his alarm system. Well, I'm in the exact same boat! I wanted to set a "new" passcode for my family and check the system out. At this time, I don't care to have the system monitored, but I would like for the local alarm to be operational.

After reading a few threads, I was able to download and print the Installation Manual, Programming Guide, and User's Manual for the Vista 10 SE. I needed to find the installer's code as it had been changed from the "default" 4-1-1-1. So, I powered the system down, then back up. Initially, when I powered up the system and pressed the * and # keys together, my alarm siren was activated. I didn't have the passcode, so I unplugged the transformer and battery to power down the system and turn off the siren. I have gone through the steps to identify the installers code and believe that I have them. Now, I can't get the system to go in to the "programming mode". I get the message "no ac" on the keypad. (I have a 6128 keypad) I have verified that I have power to the transformer, but I haven't checked at the terminals in the control box. How much voltage should be read at these terminals? When I powered the system down the first few times, I thought I heard a "click" in the control box when power was returned to the box. Now, I hear nothing. Also, as stated before, the only message in the keypad display is "no ac" and the "ready" light is not illuminated.

What have I done wrong? Should I do a system reset to defaults? I'm lost, so any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
 
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Old 07-22-07, 07:48 PM
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You _are_ probably still in program mode. If you have extracted the installer code by pressing #20, press *99 to return to run mode.
 
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Old 07-23-07, 08:20 PM
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Thanks MrRonFL! You put me on the right track. I'm up and running with a new passcode. At first, I lost my "chime" when points were opened, but I read the user's guide and found how to set the "chime", so I'm good to go. I'll take a break for a while now. My next project of several with this system is to locate and identify the dialer and try to get it programmed to call my cell phone, but like I said, that's down the road. I also have some bi-directional keypads (5827BD) with a 5800TM transmitter that I'd like to wire in at a later time. Big dreams........so little time. Thanks again for your help!
 
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Old 03-06-08, 10:45 AM
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call me *** *** **** anyone that can help me with my vista10se all i want is the door chimes to work i will pay who ever can help me get this to work
 

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Old 03-06-08, 05:12 PM
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It's not that tough, just read the FAQ for this topic, and some of the other posts on the Vista panels. Use the power down and * + # within 50 seconds of restoring power, then press #20 to have it read back the existing installer code. Once you have that, use the installer code to set a new master code.
 
 

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