ADT is one of the leading companies that deals with Home Security System, and one of the panels they offer is an alarm panel with a battery that needs to be replaced from time to time.
In the event of the battery in the ADT alarm system getting depleted it becomes necessary to replace the battery and for the system to function properly it needs to be reprogrammed. When the battery is changed, an ADT alarm panel has to be reset so that it can work as required with the new battery. Fortunately, if the problem requires a battery change, it is quite easy to reset an ADT alarm. But if you are a layman, then with little effort you can bring back your system into operation in a short period.
Before Getting Started
Before you start trying to reset your ADT alarm system, you should also make sure you have all the necessary materials needed for the procedure. As a first, you are to ensure you have the new replacement battery for the alarm panel in question in your possession. The two most common battery types found in ADT systems are the 12-volt 7-ah or the 12-volt 4-ah batteries. Make sure whichever replacement battery you decide to buy matches the voltage and amperage of your particular alarm panel model.
You should also have the passcode for your ADT alarm system ready in case you need to use it. As you proceed with the reset process, you will be required to submit a valid passcode on the keypad, at some stages. Find this passcode before tripping off the power and replacing your panel's battery.
The use of the disconnect switch and the replacement of the battery
To begin with the reset procedures, remove power from your ADT alarm panel as a starting point. The panel draws power from the battery and your home electrical system which complies with the hybrid system. Therefore, you will also have to switch off the transformer by removing it from the wall socket and also remove the leads of the battery. Such a procedure will help eliminate any voltage flows to the alarm board before replacing the ‘dead’ battery.
Lastly, when all the power is removed from the panel, the user should then unscrew the lithium battery or snap off the mounting plate. Remove the old battery and if not using a harness, remove the leads attached to it. Then place the leads or the harness at the new replacement battery making sure the polarity has been observed correctly. Replace the new battery in the panel compartment and tighten it with the help of screws or a mounting plate.
Reconnecting Power
With the new battery in place, you could start reconnecting the power to the ADT panel as follows: First of all, connect the battery leads to battery terminals so that the car is powered directly one more time. After that, you need to reconnect the transformer to a mains socket or any other electrical outlet. This will enable the power of the alarm system to come from two sources again, the new battery and the home power source.
You may get a response when you reconnect the transformer and the keypad display turns on for a few seconds. However, if it goes out again quickly do not worry too much about it. In many ADT models, the system will turn off again because it requires resetting and synchronizing with the new battery.
To gain access to the Installing Dealer Menu, the following steps have to be taken:
After this, you have to take your time to set the alarm keypad to the Installer Mode to get the panel reset. Installer Mode on a car opens up settings that the owner of the car does not get to see. However, it is important to note that entering the Installer Mode on ADT panels may differ depending on the specific model of the panel. However, it is common to enter keys such as *, Master Passcode, 8, 0, 0. So on many models, the keypad button sequence would be: So on many models, the keypad button sequence would be:
Resetting the Panel
Dealing with the ADT alarm panel has been made easier through the Dealer Menu which allows you to reset the panel to match with the new battery. The process of resetting most of the panels is relatively similar or almost similar to that of the other ones. So again, with the default passcode that would equate to:
Upon the inputting of this reset command, the system will turn on and self-calibrate to the new battery that was just installed. The keypad display of the telephone will turn off for up to a minute as it performs this internally. After it comes back on your ADT home security system should be reset and functioning without any issues.
We will be learning how to program the date and time.
Since your power was disconnected from your panel, the final procedure of battery swapping resets is to reprogram your date and time settings. To unlock the keypad you have to enter your master code.
You can then use the volume keys to set and store further parameters and exit the program mode of some panels. If you are not sure how to save and exit the programming functions, it is always safe to look at your model’s manual for instructions.
Testing and Enabling Your System
After completing all these steps, the ADT alarm panel ought to have been reset with the new battery in place. As a last step, activate all safety features of your panel and set the alarm to make sure it goes off. You can then turn off your system and enable any of the other options that you have specifically for how you use your ADT security system, for example, the Schedules/Alerts, Professional Monitoring, and others. And that’s it! The common fixes are changing the backup battery and resetting your ADT alarm panel so that it’s up and running again.
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