Alarm Panel connect to UPB Input/Output Module

[BPet]

'program the panel as if it had X-10 connect' - is that something that I can do from the keypad...or is that something that the security monitoring company needs to do?  I think I can manage to add the PW-513 to Upstart and program that part....Thanks again

 

[JonW]

This is why I said you have some learning to do.  I've never seen or used this panel, I simply googled for the docs to try and assist you.  You'll need to research this and figure out exactly what to program on your own.
 
Here's one last google result I found for you - the programming manual:
http://www.alarmhow.net/manuals/First%20Alert/FA168CP/FA168CPSIA%20v7%20Program%20Manual.pdf

 

[BPet]

Ok, I have never done Security Panel programming, but I guess I could give it a shot if it comes down to that....
 
Another thought...Is there anyway else that you can think of to get the "armed" status of my security system into the computer?  Could be a simple text file created or almost anything...then I can use a test in the PC to look for that trigger and automate from there....
 
Whether the system is "armed" is really the main thing that I need and so I'm thinking maybe there is an easier way to do it?