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Help needed to recover/reset master code on DSC Power 832 in Toronto

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MaximDim

Hi All,

Could someone recommend somebody who could help with recover/reset of
master code(s) on my DSC 832 system in GTA area or in Ontario, Canada?

I recently moved into the house and pervious owner didn't left me any
codes for security system. System is not monitored currently. Any
advice? Thanks
 
F

Frank Olson

MaximDim said:
Hi All,

Could someone recommend somebody who could help with recover/reset of
master code(s) on my DSC 832 system in GTA area or in Ontario, Canada?

I recently moved into the house and pervious owner didn't left me any
codes for security system. System is not monitored currently. Any
advice? Thanks


Did you try "1,2,3,4"??
 
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R.H.Campbell

Sir, as Frank said, try the default master code of 1234. Usually that won't
work though unless the previous owner had the foresight to reset it himself
before he left the home.

The other far more involved way is to reset the panel back to factory.
However, if you do that, your alarm panel will be functionally useless
unless you have the current installer code, AND the programming sheets, AND
are capable of re-programming the panel yourself (or know someone that
can...)

AND, VERY IMPORTANT, make sure the board is not "locked" in software before
defaulting, otherwise all the settings will go back to factory EXCEPT the
installer code, and your board is effectively useless for local use until is
is completely reprogrammed. The way to determine this BEFORE you default is
to power the system down completely. Then with your ear to the board (you
may have to temporarily disconnect the siren), power up with AC only, and if
the board gives off a series of "clicks", it is locked. If you hear nothing,
then the board can be defaulted by the following method:

Run a jumper wire from PGM 1 to Zone 1, power up the board and wait about 20
seconds.Your board should be back to factory at this point (Dont forget to
remove the loop from PGM 1 to Zone 1). At this point, you master code has
also been reset to "1234". Then you can enter installer programming mode
....*8 and then 5010, to complete the full programming of the board (and I
repeat, you must have both the programming sheets and the knowledge to do
so)

For information on the meaning of installer lockout, go
to....www.sympatico.ca/rh.campbell/installer_lockout.htm

For information on how to have your panel unlocked, go
to....www.sympatico.ca/rh.campbell/unlocking_services.htm

R.H.Campbell
Home Security Metal Products
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
www.homemetal.com
 
B

Bob La Londe

MaximDim said:
Hi All,

Could someone recommend somebody who could help with recover/reset of
master code(s) on my DSC 832 system in GTA area or in Ontario, Canada?

I recently moved into the house and pervious owner didn't left me any
codes for security system. System is not monitored currently. Any
advice? Thanks

In the long run it may be simpler to pay the original installing company to
come out and reprogram it for you. I typically charge $75 to come out and
reprogram the master user code, supply a new printout of the user's manual
and go over the operation of the system with somebody who buys a house with
an alarm I installed. If they sign up for monitoring (one year minimum) I
don't charge them for the aformentioned services. In some areas it may run
as much as $95 for such a service cal, but... I think its a lot easier than
screwing around with the system and maybe messing it up. Of course you are
the nest judge of what is best for yourself.


--
Bob La Londe

Cheapskate's Ways to Do Fishing Stuff
(The Frugal Fisherman)
Through the Month of October 2005

http://www.YumaBassMan.com
 
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