Help with enrollment of replacement PK5501 keypad
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Help with enrollment of replacement PK5501 keypad
I have a DSC PC1616 panel with two PK5501 keypads. One of the keypad displays is going south and I want to replace the keypad.
AIUI, the programming string is:
[*][8]Installer Code[000]Keypad Enrollment[0]Slot address(??)partition and slot#
What do I use for the partition and slot numbers? If it's the P/S numbers for the keypad being replaced, how can I find out what those are?
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AIUI, the programming string is:
[*][8]Installer Code[000]Keypad Enrollment[0]Slot address(??)partition and slot#
What do I use for the partition and slot numbers? If it's the P/S numbers for the keypad being replaced, how can I find out what those are?
TIA
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I am assuming that you have the installer manual: http://cms.dsc.com/download.php?t=1&id=17007
Go to the keypad you want to replace and enter[*][8]Installer Code[000]Keypad Enrollment[0].
You can use the chart on page 10 of the installer manual to view the contents of that programming location. Unless your installation is unusual, your partition will be 1. The only real variable is what slot they picked for the keypad.
Go to the keypad you want to replace and enter[*][8]Installer Code[000]Keypad Enrollment[0].
You can use the chart on page 10 of the installer manual to view the contents of that programming location. Unless your installation is unusual, your partition will be 1. The only real variable is what slot they picked for the keypad.
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Thanks!
I have that document and also v4.7, but they appear to be mostly the same.
When I enter that[*][8] string, I first get a "1." When I press one of the Emergency Keys, I also get a "1." I get the same results on each of the two keypads.
That means partition 1 and slot 1, right?
If so, next question: Is it normal for both keypads to have the same partition and slot numbers?
I have that document and also v4.7, but they appear to be mostly the same.
When I enter that[*][8] string, I first get a "1." When I press one of the Emergency Keys, I also get a "1." I get the same results on each of the two keypads.
That means partition 1 and slot 1, right?
If so, next question: Is it normal for both keypads to have the same partition and slot numbers?
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Yes, that indicates partition 1 - Slot 1
No, for a DSC each keypad is supposed to have an individual address. With the LED and fixed message keypads like the one you have, it is possible for someone to screw up and leave them on the same address (which is the factory default) and it won't be noticed, as long as both keypads are otherwise identically configured.
No, for a DSC each keypad is supposed to have an individual address. With the LED and fixed message keypads like the one you have, it is possible for someone to screw up and leave them on the same address (which is the factory default) and it won't be noticed, as long as both keypads are otherwise identically configured.