Re: Commander 2000 as standalone

Thanks for all the answers! But before I had a chance to read them or call ADT, I went to the house after work to try the default access code listed in the manual just for fun and to my surprise it worked! Following the manual, I changed the code, tested the sensors and the siren (it's, uh, loud), set the chime, and changed the speaker voice volume. These seem to be good signs. Maybe I won't need to get a phone line set up afterall, or a monitoring service, for now.

As far as X-10 lamp modules or additional sensors are concerned, are they considered "DIY"?

Thanks again, Eddie

That was the default user code not the installer code, my guess is it will soon show a fail to communicate

Just use it as a local system. Anytime you have an alarm, just remember that the damn thing will dial and dial for a while....then....wait 12 hours and start beeping (6 beeps per min).

Solution: After you have an alarm AND you are being harassed with beeping, press your code + off , you code +9 , wait 3 seconds, your code

Or something like that. It's even possible that the original owner gracefully exited his account with ADT (doubtful) and they took out the CS #.

It's also possible that the panel checks in periodically with the CS. This also, will cause "The beeps of ear pain". Look for a Commander 2000 on Ebay or buy one from Jimenbass or Bassinex or whoever.

The commander 2000 is easy to program (it talks to you!), is a fairly solid panel feature wise (x-10), however it reeks of "Fisher Price - My First Alarm Panel".

Anyways, I'm sure I'll be called out by people with "ADT says dialing in without an account is harassment!" or some other nonsense. If you decide to live the nightmare with the original panel, unplug the RJ31X.

TMc

I would also suggest you disconnect the telephone plug located at the alarm panel. If the system shows "fail to communicate" after a few days (or hours), that's clear proof it's still trying to dial the ADT central. You may want to call them and have them program the panel as a "local" but check your purchase agreement first to ensure the alarm system is included.

I think ADT only tests once a month.

| > As far as X-10 lamp modules or additional sensors are concerned, are | > they considered "DIY"? | >

| > Thanks again, | > Eddie | >

| | | I would also suggest you disconnect the telephone plug located at the | alarm panel. If the system shows "fail to communicate" after a few days | (or hours), that's clear proof it's still trying to dial the ADT | central. You may want to call them and have them program the panel as a | "local" but check your purchase agreement first to ensure the alarm | system is included.