via-30pse & 6160 keypad - low battery message
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via-30pse & 6160 keypad - low battery message
I replaced my keypad with a 6160, connected to my ademco via30-pse panel. it is plugged into an outlet, but no backup battery. while trying to program the keypad, the display & backlight are on, but as soon as i exit programming mode i get a low battery message and the backlight turns off. Why is this happening? I plan on replacing the backup battery at some point but didn't think it would be necessary the panel is still getting power from the outlet.
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There is no way to disable the requirement for a working backup battery. The system actually requires the battery to handle the power surge that happens when the siren first kicks on, as well as being the general power backup.