If your ADT alarm system battery is dead, it is important to recharge the battery as well as restore the recognition of the battery by the ADT alarm system. The battery can be rather easily reset and the process can be completed within just a few minutes without outside assistance. Just a few clicks will get you back on track and allow your ADT alarm to run with full power instantly.
First of all, the consumer is required to buy a new battery, which should be designed to be used with the ADT alarm system. Typically you will require a 12-volt 7Ah sealed type lead acid battery but please check the alarm installation papers that came with your alarm or check on the label inside the battery terminal compartment for voltage and capacity. Finally, once you have acquired the new alarm battery, then you are set to start the resetting process.
Sweep the Main AC or Switch Off the Power Supply to the System
The first condition is to switch off the AC power to your ADT alarm system and this has to be done at the circuit breaker or fuse box. This will ensure that the power on the system is switched off fully so that the system can detect the new battery the moment power is switched on.
Open the Battery Compartment
Next, there is the need to remove the screws and open the battery compartment of the ADT alarm control panel. Often, there is a screw or latch which keeps the battery door shut. Take off the wiring harness from the terminals of the old battery and put the battery somewhere out of the way.
Clean the Battery Terminals
It is recommended to take a minute, remove the batteries from the alarm panel, and clean the terminal area with a wire brush or sandpaper. This strips off any corrosion and checks for a good electrical connection between the battery and the rest of the system. For the finishing, you can use a clean cloth to wipe off any debris that may be lying around.
Connect and install the new battery The following steps will be taken to ensure the new battery is connected and installed
When the terminal is prepared well and ready for connection, the wiring harness of the new alarm battery should now be connected to the terminals. Make sure that the polarity of the wires is appropriate: the red wire connects to the positive terminal, and the black wire connects to the negative terminal. Place the battery firmly into the battery compartment and use a bracket/strap (if offered) to secure it further.
Reconnect AC Power
At this juncture, restore the main current supply to your ADT alarm system at the circuit breaker or fuse. When you plug in a new battery, the system will turn on, and the console will identify the new battery.
During resets, wait for fifteen minutes.
When resetting it, you must never touch the alarm keypad or control panel for the first fifteen minutes. This enables sufficient detection and initialization of the new battery before it is fully utilized. Any interactions with keys or any interference at this stage could interfere with this process and slow it down.
Initialize Walk Testing
If one wishes to do the walk testing, it can be instigated at the alarm keypad after 15 mins and it activates the sensors of the home. This ensures that all the zones and the detection devices are well in agreement with the new power configuration.
Check the System Status
After guiding the ADT alarm system through walk testing, access the menu and view the current status of the system. Check that the new battery is identified correctly and has a proper charge level in the system status of the laptop. The detection of trouble or fault alerts associated with the battery suggests the possibility of additional resets.
Update and Test Sensors
Although the battery reset may not necessarily result in a connection issue, it is always advisable to upgrade and calibrate all the sensors in the system after replacing the main battery supply. During walk testing ensure that motion detectors, door contacts, smoke alarms, and other sensors work as required. If necessary, replace any sensors that are not functioning or that have not responded to the best security measures.
One may want to look at battery replacement programs as another thing to consider.
Finally, as a precaution on the alarm system battery, it is advisable to check on available battery replacement services by many security companies. For a nominal cost of a monthly monitoring fee that is incorporated with the monthly bill, ADT technicians will simply send and fit a new battery every 3-5 years as necessary. This eliminates the common need for users to conduct periodic battery tests and replacements in their units.
Recharging an ADT or any alarm system battery is simple and can be done yourself as long as you follow the right power off, battery in, and power on procedures. However, if at any time you are having a prolonged problem with trouble alerts or fault messages, you might need to call ADT for directions on how to get the alarm back to work. Regular main battery maintenance and resetting for your home security system means that your home is kept safe and secure 24/7 with monitoring protection.
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