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    Vista 20p

    Thanks for posting back to let us know the outcome. Glad it was something simple.
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    Vista 20p

    Okay, so Zone 2 stays faulted, indicating the Panel sees an open circuit (less commonly, a shorted circuit) on the Zone 2 loop. The most likely cause, statistically, is a missing or misaligned magnet on one of the windows. Depending on the type of windows (double-hung? Sliding? Casement...
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    Vista 20p

    When you say, "I keep getting fault.", I don't know if you mean Zone 2 (1) is constantly faulted, or (2) if it keeps faulting intermittently. They're different symptoms; and troubleshooting is different for each set of symptoms. Which is it? If your Zone 2 loop wire is solid wire (as opposed to...
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    Electronic door lock is safe?

    If a fire melts a door lock, then the fire at that door is pretty intense, so that door is not a way out anyway---because it's already vigorously ablaze, and it doesn't matter if it melted an electronic lock or a mechanical lock (which is just as susceptible to melting). As Nanren said...
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    Old XRSUPER6 Security System Programming

    Yeah, the hardwired really loud sirens of professional-grade systems is a definite advantage over the popular DIY table-top control models. From my own standpoint, I'm old-school and prefer hard-wiring zones when I can do it. I really like how reliable wireless sensor/transmitters have...
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    Old XRSUPER6 Security System Programming

    For future reference, it's best to give make and model of your Control Panel (not the Keypad) when posting questions, Kudos for naming the model, XRSuper6; the Maker is DMP. If you search "DMP XRSuper6", it's more effective than just "XRSuper6". The bad news is that DMP is one of those...
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    I have a question about a dsc 1500 alarm system.

    Okay, a few things to understand: One, the Alarm Industry jargon is different from computer/internet or mobile phone jargon. When we say "wireless" in the Alarm Industry, we're talking about local wireless, i.e., wireless sensor-cum-transmitters on doors and windows sending signals back to RF...
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    I have a question about a dsc 1500 alarm system.

    Glad I was able to help, Matt. Thanks for letting us know the outcome. Feedback always helps. For some problems, you need to know the Version number of the Control Panel, but for faulted zone problems like this one, the troubleshooting protocol and fix is pretty much universal across all makes...
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    I have a question about a dsc 1500 alarm system.

    When a zone light is lit, the Control Panel thinks something on that zone (door, window, whatever) is open. I'm going to assume that the keypad's "Ready" light is NOT on, even though you didn't mention it. If the "Ready" light _is_ on, this would be the time to mention it because that changes...
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    Comedy Thread

    ROFL: ^^ Didn't see that one coming!^^
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    Radionics D6112 Assistance Needed

    The Radionics (now Bosch) control panels were good robust Panels, but none of them were DIY-friendly; so I wouldn't count on ever being able to reprogram any of the settings, e.g., deleting a zone. Panel programming requires a special programmer and, depending on the revision number of your...
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    Charging different types of batteries ?

    I'm down with some kind of bug today and don't feel up to a proper response. I've been brain-flatulating all day and I don't want to do it on this forum. Hopefully I"ll be on my game tomorrow.
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    Charging different types of batteries ?

    Actually, a "12V" lead-acid battery is really a 13.2V, comprised of 6X2.2V cells in series. I've worked with Sealed Lead-Acid (SLA) batteries for decades. The 2.2V/cell is for new factory-fresh batteries. As they age with use, the volts/cell decreases and will eventually read 2.1v/cell. The...
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    'Human body only" sensor

    Good luck with that. Manufacturers for the security alarm industry have been refining "motion sensors" and other "human detection" devices for decades. I put "motion sensors" in quotes because the only true motion sensor I can think of, off the top of my head, is an accelerometer; which...
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    Honeywell 6280 keypad

    On your Control Panel, probably to the right of the large aluminum heat sink, there is a square microchip, the CPU (Central Processing Unit) with a sticker on it that carries the model and version numbers. It will read something like "WA20PSIA-9.12" on the top line of the sticker. Please tell...
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    Honeywell 6280 keypad

    Okay, just to be sure we're speaking the same language----there's nothing wrong with calling a 6280 Touchscreen a "keypad" in normal non-technical conversation, but among alarm techs, we make the distinction between Touchscreens (a.k.a. Touchpads, where "keys" are virtual and pressed on a...
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    Locating hidden 24v dc Relays.

    A tone generator and probe/tracer/tracker might work for you. I think you can get them for about $20 or less these days. Much less if you want to invest in cheap Chinese products. EDIT: I'm assuming you can access the lead wires to the relays' coils, or to the contacts.
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    Ademco SE 10 alarm Zone 01 type malfunction

    You're welcome, Tdn. Thanks for posting back and letting us know the outcome. Feedback always helps.
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    Ademco SE 10 alarm Zone 01 type malfunction

    No, there's no reason to suspect it was programmed incorrectly. The system was behaving exactly as it was designed. OP just forgot to wait out the exit delay. A lot of Users do that, it's one of the most common novice errors. BTW, Martin : A couple of points regarding your first response...
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    Ademco SE 10 alarm Zone 01 type malfunction

    I'm going to assume you have the Ademco Vista-10SE control panel. Giving full nomenclature of the model number can be important, Ademco (now owned by Honeywell) made several different but similar models, but I think only one that might be called a "SE 10." If your alarm Control Panel is not...
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