Changing Keypad Codes

One of the most important things to do with your security system is code management. If you have not changed you code in a while (or ever) it might be a time to do so. This is important if over the years you have given out your security code. It is a new year so lets show you how to get a new code. I have this set up so under each picture is the instructions for that system. If your keypad looks different and it may. Call the office for specific instructions for your alarm. These are the four most common Total Protection systems.



To change user code on a Concord 4 alarm panel

1. Press 9, then current master code
2. The key pad should then say Time/Date
3. Press the B key one time
4. The key pad should say User Codes
5. Press the # key one time
6. Press the B key until the display says either Partition Master or System Master
7. Press the # key one time
8. The key pad should then show your current alarm code
9. Enter your new 4 digit code, then press the # key to save the new code
10. To exit out of programming press the * key until the screen says User Codes
11. Press the A key until the screen says Exit Programming/Ready
12. Press the # key one time and the key pad should show the current time and date.



To change user code on an Allegro alarm panel

1. Press 8, then your current master code
2. The key pad should then say Codes
3. Press the # key once
4. The key pad should then say Primary
5. Press the # key once
6. The key pad should then show your current 4 digit code
7. Enter the new 4 digit code you would like to use
8. Press the # key once
9. Press the * key until the key pad says Exit
10. Press the # key once, and the key pad should show the current



To change user code on a Simon 3 alarm panel

1. Open the front cover of the key pad by pressing down the small tab on the top center of the key pad, the front cover should then fold down
2. The alarm system will then say “Use the red numbered keys to enter 4 digit ID”
3. Using the red numbered keys enter your current 4 digit master code
4. On the top row of buttons press the Add button
5. Then, on the second row of numbers press the Access codes button
6. Press the Access codes button until the alarm system says “Master code” (Should only need to press one time)
7. Press the Done key at the bottom of the key pad
8. The alarm system will then say to use the red numbered keys to enter your new 4 digit master code
9. When finished entering your new code the alarm system will then repeat your new master code to you. Close the front cover to exit programming




To change code on Ademco Vista 10
Change Master Master Code + 8 + 2 + New Master Code twice (Keypad should beep)
(If this does not work panel is older version, Master Code is in location *20)

Add Code Master Code + 8 + User (3 to 7) + New Code (Keypad should beep)
(Old Vista-10's have Users 2 to 7)

Erase Code Master Code + 8 + User (3 to 7) wait 5 seconds (Keypad should beep)
(Old Vista-10's have Users 2 to 7)