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Ademco Vista-20P problems eug 05-30-2005
Posted by on May 30, 2005, 9:55 pm
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I recently upgraded from a Lynx (the original version) to a Vista-20P
Version 3. I'm using sensors and keyfobs from the old system. I'm
having a couple of problems:

- The 5804BD doesn't seem to be able to receive status. I have the
housecode set appropriately, and the 5804BD reliably transmits to the
panel, but doesn't get any status back. It worked fine with the Lynx.

- Zone number-based X-10 output functions don't work while the system
is armed. I have a function for turning my living room light on when
the front door is opened. This is handy for finding your way around in
the dark to get the system disarmed. This worked fine on the Lynx, but
on the 20P, it only activates when the system is disarmed. Not all
that useful. Is this really how it's supposed to work? Anyone have
any insight?

Thanks...



Posted by Mark Leuck on May 31, 2005, 6:15 am
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What receiver do you have?

It doesn't sound like you have the X-10 programmed correctly

> I recently upgraded from a Lynx (the original version) to a Vista-20P
> Version 3. I'm using sensors and keyfobs from the old system. I'm
> having a couple of problems:
>
> - The 5804BD doesn't seem to be able to receive status. I have the
> housecode set appropriately, and the 5804BD reliably transmits to the
> panel, but doesn't get any status back. It worked fine with the Lynx.
>
> - Zone number-based X-10 output functions don't work while the system
> is armed. I have a function for turning my living room light on when
> the front door is opened. This is handy for finding your way around in
> the dark to get the system disarmed. This worked fine on the Lynx, but
> on the 20P, it only activates when the system is disarmed. Not all
> that useful. Is this really how it's supposed to work? Anyone have
> any insight?
>
> Thanks...
>




Posted by on May 31, 2005, 11:59 am
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Mark Leuck wrote:
> What receiver do you have?

5883H transceiver.

> It doesn't sound like you have the X-10 programmed correctly

Well, that's what I'm hoping, rather than it being an oversight in the
20P's software, but the zone number-triggered functions work fine when
the system is disarmed. I can't find anything in the documentation
about that sort of distinction.


> > I recently upgraded from a Lynx (the original version) to a Vista-20P
> > Version 3. I'm using sensors and keyfobs from the old system. I'm
> > having a couple of problems:
> >
> > - The 5804BD doesn't seem to be able to receive status. I have the
> > housecode set appropriately, and the 5804BD reliably transmits to the
> > panel, but doesn't get any status back. It worked fine with the Lynx.
> >
> > - Zone number-based X-10 output functions don't work while the system
> > is armed. I have a function for turning my living room light on when
> > the front door is opened. This is handy for finding your way around in
> > the dark to get the system disarmed. This worked fine on the Lynx, but
> > on the 20P, it only activates when the system is disarmed. Not all
> > that useful. Is this really how it's supposed to work? Anyone have
> > any insight?
> >
> > Thanks...
> >



Posted by Mark Leuck on May 31, 2005, 8:33 pm
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> Mark Leuck wrote:
> > What receiver do you have?
>
> 5883H transceiver.
>
> > It doesn't sound like you have the X-10 programmed correctly
>
> Well, that's what I'm hoping, rather than it being an oversight in the
> 20P's software, but the zone number-triggered functions work fine when
> the system is disarmed. I can't find anything in the documentation
> about that sort of distinction.

Make sure dip switch 6 on the receiver is ON, that should cure the 5804BD





Posted by on June 1, 2005, 8:21 pm
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I haven't climbed up to where the 5883H is mounted to check the dip
switch, but I also neglected to mention that I also have a 5839
wireless bidirectional keypad installed, and that displays status from
the panel, so that would imply that the dip switch is set correctly.

Mark Leuck wrote:
> > Mark Leuck wrote:
> > > What receiver do you have?
> >
> > 5883H transceiver.
> >
> > > It doesn't sound like you have the X-10 programmed correctly
> >
> > Well, that's what I'm hoping, rather than it being an oversight in the
> > 20P's software, but the zone number-triggered functions work fine when
> > the system is disarmed. I can't find anything in the documentation
> > about that sort of distinction.
>
> Make sure dip switch 6 on the receiver is ON, that should cure the 5804BD



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