ADT has emerged as one of the leading brands in the home security system industry. It provides different security services to people owning homes as well as business entities. One of the most crucial parts of the ADT security system is the control panel. ADT’s control panel enables you to set your security system on or off depending on your preference. It also explains the status of the system.
On some occasions, you may be required to put your ADT alarm panel in a state where it will not be able to monitor your home for some time. For example, if you are in a situation where you prefer to paint your house, renovate, or perhaps carry out some repairs on it. This removes false alarms which cause panic and consequent police dispatch disabled the alarm panel.
Fortunately, it is quite easy to disable an ADT alarm panel Disarming involves pressing the ‘disarm’ button which is usually found on the main control panel. Please find below more detailed information on how to turn off your ADT alarm system’s control panel:
Locate the Control Panel First and foremost, you have to find your ADT alarm system’s control panel, which is usually a box with buttons. The control panel is usually located in any convenient place in most homes and acts as the hub of the smart home. Some areas where people install many of these alarms are the bedroom, basement, garage, or close to the entrance door.
ADT is an electronic security system in which the alarm panel is a small box that is usually installed on the wall. It has a digital keypad and screen; however, the keypad is more complicated and not as user-friendly as the touch screen. To access the alarm system, find the location of the alarm panel and input the correct password if any.
Enter Your Passcode The next procedure is to input the master passcode on the control panel keypad provided with the unit. If for any reason, you failed to note this code or misplaced it, then you need to call ADT customer service. They can give you the default master passcode as a point of beginning the procedure.
On successful input of the correct passcode, the system will beep and the screen may show the message “ready to arm,” which shows that you are now in touch with the alarm panel controls.
Initiate Panel Disable Mode What you have to input next is what is referred to as the disable sequence into the system. This code allows the disable of the panel and this is done through the launching of this special code.
It should be noted that the disable code sequence is different for different models of the ADT system. This will depend on the type of alarm panel that you have, therefore, consult the user manual to get the correct sequence to use.
For instance, the default disable sequence for the ADT Safewatch Pro 3000 panel is pound star zero pounds. Once you have typed in the sequence on the panel, it will display “disable” on the screen, indicating that the panel disable status has been activated on the system.
Disconnect Power Supply In the current situation, the following is the next step: disable the control panel and remove its power supply.
Find where the transformer unit for the alarm panel is situated. While the small one is usually connected to an electric outlet. Pull the plug contact on the transformer from the electrical supply.
Or, find the circuit breaker which controls the powering of the alarm panel and then, turn it off. This is important to guarantee that the system is completely shut down during the repair or renovation projects.
Notify the ADT Monitoring Center
Even if you have already successfully disconnected the ADT alarm panel, the monitoring center may still be able to sense an issue. This makes them call you or send other emergency responders when there is no cause for that.
To avoid this, inform the ADT monitoring station that you are planning to switch off the alarm panel momentarily. Give them the scheduled duration if they are unavailable for the whole required time. This kind of tells their system to exclude any alerts it receives from your panel, especially when there is a repair or renovation process.
Execute Renovations or Repairs When you have disconnected the ADT alarm panel and contacted the monitoring center, you may now proceed with the repair works or renovations needed.
During this time, do not turn off or turn on your security system. Also, make sure the panel is not connected to the power supply during any phase of the operation other than activation.
Reconnect and Enable System If there are any issues in the wiring of your security system, then ADT security professionals can re-establish the connection of the ADT alarm panel once repairs are done. First, the transformer should be connected back to the power outlet. This alarm will go off for a short moment in case there is tampering with the system. Tap in your passcode as fast as possible to unsilence the siren.
Next, the panel enable sequence must be entered on the keypad of the study unit that is available in the side console. Like the disable code, this sequence is dependent not only on the type of ADT panel but also on the specific ADT panel model. Refer to your user manual and then you input the correct code to turn on your system.
Last of all, check that all devices that have been connected for instance sensors, panic buttons, and entry detectors are in working order. Additionally, it includes using the arm and disarm feature to check that the process has been finished successfully.
Notify Monitoring Center The final move is to alert the ADT monitoring center that the alarm system that was deactivated is back online. Offer them information on when the panel was reconnected, especially the date and or time of reconnection.
This will inform the ADT representatives that your alarm system is back online and the entries will be updated accordingly. That means any interference with the system or an alert will call for an emergency response to your home.
To conclude, the process of disabling an ADT alarm panel includes the following steps: The first step is to open the keypad control, second, enter the disable sequence code, third, remove the main power and lastly, notify the ADT monitoring center. Reverse the same when reactivating the system. It is easy to follow this process and provides a sure way of undertaking home repairs without having to reset the alarm system.
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