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

Is there any special sequence or I just press 1,2,3,4?

Thanks for info guys.

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

Did you try "1,2,3,4"??

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.