DSC Keypad modbus protocol

You wil need a 3rd party module to interface with the system. DSC sells a rs232 module but can also get one from these guys

They should list out the commands in the instructions.

Here is a link to thier developers guide.

Len,

That is outside the skill set of participants here. This newsgroup is a place for installers, end users, retailers selling DIY alarms and an occasional manufacturer's rep. No one from DSC has participated here in 8 or 9 years.

You'd need to contact DSC for the information you seek. Unfortunately, they're not likely to disclose much. Very few alarm manufacturers are willing to share things like that.

There's a better (or at least easier) way you might want to consider. DSC makes an inexpensive dongle to connect their alarm control panels to a PC. It is used to program the system but you may be able to get zone and system status, alarm events, etc., through it as well.

There are other manufacturers such as ELK Products and Napco who not only make a hardware interface for their panels. They publish protocol documents to facilitate home automation development by third party sellers and even homeowners.

I carry DSC, Napco, ELK Products and most other major brands in my online store. Feel free to contact me if you need help.

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This group was not set up to sell from. Robert Bass tries to do it anyway even in spite of his horrendous record with the Florida Better Business Bureau.

The following is from the Better Business Bureaus website:

Beware of buying anything from this person. He's out to get you.

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correct...

nope, although they're certainly welcome...

retailers selling DIY alarms

nope, although they're certainly welcome (as long as their posts don't advertise product to end users, blatantly "shill" their websites)... ahhh... heck... read it for yourself at:

Isn't that about the time *you* started participating?? Coincidence, maybe??

For very good reasons, too!

Many thanks for the feedback, I will investigate the Serial port way.

Len