Is it possible to set an alarm on the Optima Compact without the code. I changed the access code when we moved in however am unsure what that code is now. If I were to try the access code I think it would be, would it trigger the alarm or will I get three attempts?

Is it possible to set an alarm on the Optima Compact without the code. I changed the access code when we moved in however am unsure what that code is now. If I were to try the access code I think it would be, would it trigger the alarm or will I get three attempts?

You WILL trip the tamper alarm after so many attempts.

Best bet is try two guesses of the number it may be, after that contact a local engineer to help you out.

Don't leave it until the alarm trips and you need the code!

^ This, very simple panel for an engineer to get around, wont cost a lot to default it back for you

If I dont have engineer code too as I think I changed that one too(!) will an engineer still be able to reset it?

If I dont have engineer code too as I think I changed that one too(!) will an engineer still be able to reset it?

Easy peasy........

If I also try the engineer code by using 'prog' and keying in possible code will the alarm be tripped by excessive attempts or will it just not recognise the code and return to day mode? I will attempt the access code shortly but if I can get the engineer code right I can prob reset the access code myself. thanks for replies so far by the way

If I also try the engineer code by using 'prog' and keying in possible code will the alarm be tripped by excessive attempts or will it just not recognise the code and return to day mode? I will attempt the access code shortly but if I can get the engineer code right I can prob reset the access code myself. thanks for replies so far by the way

If the panel doesn't see a 'valid' code, engineer or user after so many key presses it may well go into tamper, and then you are stuck with a noisy situation unfortunately.

The old Optima compact generates a full alarm condition after 19 invalid key presses.

Edited February 15, 201115 yr by Rulland

Thanks will call someone tomorrow - not worth the risk!

Thanks will call someone tomorrow - not worth the risk!

Best option I, and the rest of us, reckon tbh, easy fix.

Would say, a panel which is very easy to overcome with only a little knowledge.

Better than nothing obviously but be bêtter to get it changed to a more robust panel, and have advantages like fobs (can't forget the code then ) and voice dialler to call you or your keyholder if it activates.

Arfur

Edited February 16, 201115 yr by arfur mo