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I bought this house about 6months ago and after a few of my renovation projects have been completed I came to the Alarm system they never used and the plug for the panel was out. I repaired that and plugged it in. All zones seem to be in order but could not get a hold of the master code or installer code. So I decided to do an eeprom reset. After doing that I was able to get into some of the options like * 6 (MasterCode) and then the user commands. But everytime I try the * 8 (Installer code of 1500) I just get a long beep after I enter the code, no lights light up.

I just simply cannot enter the installer programming section. What am I doing wrong? Also the * 5 (MasterCode) to add or change User codes, well did that and then 1 and then a new code, and it changed the default master code of 1234. So What the manual shows doesnt seem to be accurate.

It says you cannot change the master code of 1234 from the * 5 screen. Now the system is just lit up on all zones and the alarm goes off every 5secs, so I had to unplug it again. Not sure what Im doing wrong. Any help would be appreciated.

Otherwise Im going to have to spend a grip to get this unit replaced. First, do you have the installer manual? While we can give you the keystrokes blind, it's a little easier if you have the manual so you have a reference so you can understand what the numbers mean. Programming a panel means entering the codes that tell the panel how to behave. There are numerous programming 'sections' on a DSC panel. For a typical simple installation, you only enter information in a fairly small number.

Start by reading page 8 of the installer manual so that you can get a grasp of the keystroke sequence of entering the information. Your zones, for example, you would go to program: Enter 11 to go to section 11 (zone definitions) Using the chart in the manual in that section of the programming form in the book; you will enter the following: 00 00 00 03 01 01 press # until you are back in run mode.

You will need either 5.6K ohm resistors or wire jumpers on your two unused zones. (Just duplicate your original panel wiring). Thanks for the reply, and all of your help.I will try the 'zone programming' that you gave me.is there anything else that is essential in the programming to make it work, at least basically?Should I start getting the 'zone' lights when doors are opened, the 'ready' light, etc after I program this part?? I do have the installer program guide downloaded, but it just seemed like alot of sections that were not going to be used, or not needed to be programmed or changed from the default.

Ive tried everything you said.programmed the zones, etc.still nothing.not getting a 'ready' light at all.I doubled checked the wiring, it is exactly like before.I can even do a 'system test'.and it sets of the syren ok.Now, I can hit the 0 key or the # key and then the 'bypass', 'trouble' and zone lights '1-4' light up.if I hit *, it goes back to a blank screen.if I open a door.nothing happens Is there a simple way to test a single zone per say.the wiring or something like that? I dont understand, because this system was working fine (only I didnt have the code) before I sent it off for the 'reset'.(zone lights would light up when a door was opened, got the chimes, etc) Makes me wonder that when it was 'reset' back to default.that now I have to do something else in the programming to get it to work right again,or recognize the 'zones'. But I dont know.im clueless now again. Any other ideas or help would be great. Download Sanskrit Fonts For Microsoft Word 2007. You never answered one question: Were the resistors installed on the original wiring?

This makes a big difference in how you check the zones. The zone loops themselves are easy to check. You simply use any form of continuity tester; a multimeter is best, a test light or even a battery and flashlight bulb will work. As I said before.

If you don't have resistors on the system, a simple wire jumper across the zone terminals should cause the zones to close. Are you _sure_ that this is a PC1550 and not a PC1555? There is a vast difference in the programming. You keep saying a 'blank screen'. The PC 1550 dosen't use a keypad with an LCD type screen. The resisters were installled on the original wiring.I never even removed them when I sent it off to be reset.They were still on there when it came back.I havent even touched them This is definately a pc 1550.(big label on panel) When say 'blank screen', I meant that all lights were out (sorry) By pushing the '*' key.all of the lights turn off.if I push # or 0, the bypass, trouble and 1-4 zones lights come on.but never a 'ready' light (unless in programming) Any other ideas of what it could be or what Im doing wrong?