I need to add an additional Ademco 6139B keypad to my Vista 40 panel. I currently have 4 6139B keypad and want to add another. I have the installer and programming manuals, and the original installer filled out the progamming form that has all the important information that I need (installer code, zone and device information, etc.). However; I have never been in the programming mode before. Can someone provide me the detail programming steps to add the new keypad. I beleive the keypad needs be programmed with an address as well. I need this information as soon as possible.
FYI.. Someone told me that I can daisy-chain the keypads as well. Please confirm.
Installer manual: http://site.aesecurity.com/Manuals/v...stallation.pdf
Programming manual: http://site.aesecurity.com/Manuals/v40programming.pdf
As it happens, 5 is the maximum number of keypads that Ademco specs without adding another source of power.
While I'm not a fan of daisy chain wiring of keypads, as long as your total wire length (at 22ga) stays under about 200 feet, it shouldn't be an issue.
From the installer manual:
Programming the Keypads
The keypads can be set for a device address of 00–15
You must select a device address of 00, 01, 02, or 03 if standard defaults are to be programmed, since these are the only keypad addresses enabled by the standard default. Instructions for setting a keypad address are provided with each keypad, and in the “Setting the Keypad Address” paragraph below.
Keypads must also be programmed for type, partition number and keypad sounder suppression options. For instructions, see Device Programming in the #93 Menu Mode Programming section.
Setting the Keypad Address
To set the keypad's address, do the following:
1. Enter the address mode: Power-up (plug-in) the keypad. Within 60 seconds of system power-up, press and hold down the [1] and [3] keys at the same time for 3 seconds. (If unable to enter address mode, power-up and try again.)
The current keypad address will be displayed, and the cursor will be under the tens digit. If 10 seconds have passed with no key entry, the keypad automatically exits address mode. You must then power down, power-up and start address mode again.
Note: The keypad will not enter address mode if the panel to which it is connected is in programming mode.
2. Set the current address to 00: Press [0] to clear the current tens digit. The cursor will move to the ones digit position. Press [0] to clear the current ones digit. The cursor will move back to the tens digit position.
3. Enter the keypad's address: Enter the proper tens digit of the keypad's address. The cursor will move to the ones digit position. Enter the proper ones digit of the keypad's
address.
Note: Address 31 sets the keypad to the nonaddressable mode.
4. Exit the address mode: Press [#10033;] to save the displayed address and exit address mode.
Note: If 10 seconds passes with no key entry, the keypad automatically exits address mode.
Viewing the Keypad Address
1. Press and hold down the [1] and [3] keys at the same time for about 3 seconds. The current address will be displayed. No key entry is allowed in this mode.
2. Press any key to exit or wait 10 seconds to exit the viewing mode.
Read over the *93 programming so you can understand activate a 5th keypad address. It's not very tough, you just have to bludgeon your way through the instructions.
Thanks for the reply. I looked over the #93 Device Programming section and it looks straight forward. However; here is another question. How can I view the setup information for one of the keypads that is already setup? I need this information to setup the new keypad. I realize the address of the keypad will be different but all the other information should be the same. Please advise...
You can view the info in *93 by just picking one of the existing keypad addresses. Just don't make any changes as you step through the settings.
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