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How do I Remove a Motion Sensor from an Ademco Alarm?

    Temporary Removal

    • 1). Enter the master security code followed by the "Bypass" button on your Ademco keypad.

    • 2). Enter the two-digit zone number of the motion detector you wish to remove from the system.

    • 3). Wait for the "Ready to Arm" message and arm the system normally.

    • 4). Repeat steps 1 and 2 to restore the bypassed zone to normal operation.

    Permanent Removal

    • 1). Enter programming mode by pressing 4, 1, 1, 2, 8, 0, 0 on the keypad.

    • 2). Press *, 5, 6 on the keypad to enter the "zone" programming menu. Press 0 then * to skip the confirmation menu. Press the * key again to skip the summary screen. Enter the two-digit zone number of the sensor that is being removed from the system.

    • 3). Enter 0, 0 to set the zone type to "not used." Press *, 9, 9 to exit programming mode.

    • 4). Use a screwdriver to remove the motion detector from its mounting location and the wires from the zone terminals on the control panel, if desired.

    • 5). Test the alarm system. Check the programming if any problems are found.

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