No it beeps once and stays at attack and day

>How old is the panel?

At least 6 years

I would try and default the panel, then see if it will programme again

If not then could be a faulty PCB

I would try and default the panel, then see if it will programme again

If not then could be a faulty PCB

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OK I'll default the panel again and see what happens.

Thanks for all the help!

Im not 100% sure but I think your panel is older than your manual.

The original Optima Compact has 6 pre-programmed zones , ( an XM6 with chimes).

The original Optima Compact has 6 pre-programmed zones , ( an XM6 with chimes).

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The manual says '6 zones plus PA and Tamper'

btw I did a factory reset from engineer mode (via the SET key) - now the alarm arms itself but it still won't let me set up the zones. If it defaults to Program 1 then I might be ok

Using the user manual , try to set the second user code , if it wont let you , I would suspect you have the older , non programmable panel.

Using the user manual , try to set the second user code , if it wont let you , I would suspect you have the older , non programmable panel.

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It won't let me. Well done that man.

Out of interest when did they stop making the 'old' panels?

Thanks for all the help!!

Dunno , my manual says 1996.