Difference between revisions of "Resetting the PIN back to Factory Default"

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'''To completely reset the console:'''
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* Open the tamper door
  
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* While in "Home Control" mode press 7, 9, then "On"
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* Remove '''ONE''' of the backup batteries.
  
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* The display shows all 32 numbers and all letters A through Z
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* Unplug the AC adapter for 2-3 seconds.
  
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* Press "Clear"
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* Plug the AC adapter back into the console.
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* Replace the backup battery you removed previously.
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* Press '''ARM''' then '''DISARM''' to clear the TAMPER error.
  
 
* The display returns to "Home Control" and the PIN number is reset to 0000
 
* The display returns to "Home Control" and the PIN number is reset to 0000
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'''''Note''': '''This is a master resetting procedure so all of your previous programming will be lost. You will need to reprogram the console.'''''
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'''''Note''': You will need to reset the Date/Time setting for the console.
  
  

Revision as of 21:22, 11 June 2014

Question

I have forgotten my PIN - How do I reset my PIN back to factory default without losing all of my programming?

Answer

Note: This is a simple way to reset your PIN back to default - however if you need to completely reset the console as a way to troubleshoot programming issues - please click here.


  • Open the tamper door
  • Remove ONE of the backup batteries.
  • Unplug the AC adapter for 2-3 seconds.
  • Plug the AC adapter back into the console.
  • Replace the backup battery you removed previously.
  • Press ARM then DISARM to clear the TAMPER error.
  • The display returns to "Home Control" and the PIN number is reset to 0000


Note: You will need to reset the Date/Time setting for the console.


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