How Do I Disable a Honeywell L3000?

You can disable a Honeywell L3000 by powering it down. When the system is powered down, all its functions will be disabled. The system can be powered down by disconnecting the internal backup battery and unplugging the AC transformer. The screen will go blank to confirm the shut down.

When an alarm system is powered down, it really can't do anything. It can't send out alerts to a central station or an interactive service platform like Total Connect 2.0. It also cannot produce chimes when zones are faulted, and it cannot activate sirens during alarm events. In every sense, the system is truly disabled. It will remain this way until you power it back on. Based on that logic, disabling a system is the same as powering it down.

There are many reasons why a user might want to power down their panel. For example, powering a system down is often a necessary step for making hardware changes or adding new equipment. Trying to make new hardware additions while the system is powered on could damage the panel. In other cases, powering a system down might be a troubleshooting step. If the panel is not responding normally, performing a power cycle might fix the problem.

However, keeping a system powered down and disabled for an extended period of time is somewhat unusual. This is especially true if the user still has active monitoring service. A user is not receiving the benefits of alarm monitoring while their system is disabled. They must power it back on if they want their home or business to stay protected.

The end user should keep in mind that shutting down a system and disabling it is not the same as cancelling monitoring service. They will still be charged for service if their system is powered off. A user should contact their monitoring company directly if they no longer want to be monitored.

If you do decide to turn off and disable your L3000, you can do so by completing the following steps:

1. Disconnect the backup battery. Use a screwdriver to press in the upper tabs to open up the L3000 System. This will grant you access to the inside. You can then locate the backup battery and disconnect it.

2. Unplug the transformer. Go to the AC transformer. Unplug it from the wall outlet or power strip. The system should shut down since it is no longer receiving power.

3. Confirm the shut down. Check the L3000 screen. It should be blank. There should be no lights on the system. This confirms that it has been shut down. When you want to power it back on, you should connect the transformer before the backup battery.