Moved keypad, now can't login to smartcomm and no Eng code

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So in my infinite wisdom I decided to move my premier elite 24 keypad to under the stairs closer to the main box.
got everything working as expected but now smart comm isn't being detected so I can't get back in via Wintex to confirm.
Even worse, my installer doesn't know the engineering code he set 3 years ago...

I have Wintex installed and smart comm, I do have full logs from few weeks ago and can see eng and master accounts exist, but no idea on the codes.

I suppose my first task is to get smatcomm back online and then I can reset the eng code.
the smartcomm is hardwired into a switch, but no data being received for some reason.

Would a usb-to-comm cable help here? (JAC-0001)

I tried this but it didn't help :(
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You can default the master code and engineer code via down powering alarm and press default button. Suggest you check and read installation manual first, if unsure what to do.
This will revert master code and engineer code back to factory set.
If your panel is engineer locked then this will not default engineer code.
 
Handymanjo said:
You can default the master code and engineer code via down powering alarm and press default button. Suggest you check and read installation manual first, if unsure what to do.
This will revert master code and engineer code back to factory set.
If your panel is engineer locked then this will not default engineer code.
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How would I tell if engineer is locked or NVM? (Is that what you mean?)
 
Defaulting user code and engineer code will only change these code and keep all programming.
When you default codes and the engineer code does not revert to factory default ,then the engineer code is locked.
 
sparkymarka said:
If you have wintex …click on the user or engineer to see the code
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It just says **** from the last time I accessed it. I obviously cannot re-connect to the main panel as smartcom isn’t being detected.
 
Handymanjo said:
Defaulting user code and engineer code will only change these code and keep all programming.
When you default codes and the engineer code does not revert to factory default ,then the engineer code is locked.
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Can you give me more info on this please.

So disconnect the battery, disconnect the mains. Connect the mains and hold down the default button (for 5 seconds?). This will reset the engineer code and user codes but will still maintain all the programming and settings?

I’m guessing I’d still need a programming cable or to manually commission the alarm afterwards? As I wouldn’t be able to collect via smartcom or are you saying I can then try the default engineer code to finish confirming devices
 
Wintex doesn’t show the user codes unless it’s been set up to do so.

Powering up and pressing load default will default entire panel, believe Texecom have a YouTube channel covering this process.

If the nvm is locked there is someone on eBay offering an unlock service.
 
secureiam said:
Wintex doesn’t show the user codes unless it’s been set up to do so.

Powering up and pressing load default will default entire panel, believe Texecom have a YouTube channel covering this process.

If the nvm is locked there is someone on eBay offering an unlock service.
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ah I assumed this, if I connect via USB-COM will I be able to change the engineer code / confirm devices without factory defaulting everything?
 
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The usb com cable has nothing to do with changing the codes see Texecom You tube channel
 
secureiam said:
The usb com cable has nothing to do with changing the codes see Texecom You tube channel
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I’ve seen their YouTube channel on how to factory reset the panel. If I do this though I’ll have to get the installer back out as I don’t know how he set it up or programme it.

What I mean is if I connect via the cable to wintex (and not smartcom as it’s not working) I can manually change the engineers code by going into users can’t I?
If I connect via cable can I backup settings/ programs/ outputs etc to apply after factory resetting everything?
 
Open smart com silence tamper with user code.

Unplug the the lead to the smart com that’s for power wait 29 seconds re plug it back in put the lid on and wait for it to go through the the cycle of flashing lights in few minutes you should have two lights on solid.

Then retry connecting wintex via smart com.

Is wintex up to date?
 
We not a valid engineers code will be able to change the engineers code normal users can’t change the engineers code
 
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